God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

Chapter 168: The Secret of the Deserted Village: The Truth Gradually Unveils

"Pan Yue?" Chu Feng's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

He turned around quickly and looked around, but there was no sign of Pan Yue.

Only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the strange cries of crows in the distance added a bit of eeriness.

"Pan Yue! Where are you?" Chu Feng shouted in a low voice, trying hard to control the fear in his heart.

He knew that in this strange place, any carelessness could be fatal.

Just then, he heard a faint groan coming from a room not far away.

Chu Feng immediately became alert, gripped the dagger tightly in his hand, and approached the room cautiously.

The door was half-open and it was pitch black inside.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and pushed the door open. In the dim light, he saw Pan Yue lying on the ground, covering his arm with a pale face.

"Pan Yue! How are you?" Chu Feng rushed over and helped Pan Yue up.

"I'm fine, I just accidentally triggered the trap..." Pan Yue said gritting his teeth, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

There was a deep wound on his arm and blood was gushing out.

Chu Feng was filled with remorse. If he hadn't been careless, Pan Yue wouldn't have been injured. He quickly tore off the corner of his clothes and bandaged Pan Yue's wound.

"We must leave here as soon as possible!" Pan Yue said weakly.

Chu Feng nodded. He knew Pan Yue was right. This place was too dangerous. They had to find clues as soon as possible and leave.

He supported Pan Yue and walked out of the house slowly. At this moment, they heard footsteps coming towards them.

"Someone is coming!" Pan Yue said in a low voice, with a trace of fear in his eyes.

Chu Feng quickly hid Pan Yue behind a pile of debris, and hid in the corner, holding his breath and waiting quietly.

The footsteps got closer and closer, and finally stopped at the door.

"Boss, we've searched and found nothing unusual," said a rough voice.

"Impossible! They must still be hiding here!" another voice replied grimly, "Search carefully!"

Chu Feng's heart was beating violently and he felt a huge pressure.

He knew that if they found out, the consequences would be disastrous... "Wait..." Chu Feng suddenly noticed a loose brick in the corner of the wall.

Chu Feng's eyes were fixed on the loose brick, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.

He tapped the brick gently and found that there was nothing behind it.

Could it be...?

He held his breath and carefully removed the brick. Behind the brick was a small secret compartment, containing an ancient notebook.

Chu Feng's heart began to beat wildly. He felt that he was one step closer to the truth. He quickly put the notebook into his pocket and put the brick back in its place.

At this moment, a shrill alarm rang out throughout the stronghold. "Damn it, we've been discovered!" Pan Yue cursed.

The sound of heavy footsteps came closer and closer, accompanied by shouts, "Search! Search carefully! Don't miss any corner!" A rough voice echoed outside, with unparalleled arrogance.

"Boss, this time it was Lord Blood Moon who gave the order himself. If we don't catch those two brats, we'll all be in trouble!" Another voice was filled with obvious flattery and fear.

The name "Blood Moon" made Chu Feng's heart tremble.

He had heard this name in some scattered rumors. It was said that this was an extremely cruel and powerful being, the mastermind behind the evil organization.

This action actually alarmed the "Blood Moon", which shows the importance of this stronghold.

Chu Feng held the notebook in his pocket tightly, feeling the heavy hope it brought.

The enemy was getting closer and closer, and the noisy footsteps and shouts almost broke their eardrums.

Chu Feng could feel Pan Yue's body trembling slightly, but he still clenched his teeth and did not make a sound.

With a loud "bang", the door was kicked open.

A group of people in black uniforms rushed in, holding various weapons in their hands and with fierce gleams in their eyes.

"Boss, there seems to be signs that someone has been hiding here!" A sharp-eyed guy discovered the pile of debris where Pan Yue was hiding.

"Come out!" The leader was a burly man with a hideous scar on his face. He stared at the pile of debris fiercely, and the long knife in his hand flashed with a cold light.

Chu Feng knew they had been exposed. He took a deep breath, stood up suddenly, and stood in front of Pan Yue.

"It's not that easy to catch us!" Chu Feng's voice was cold and firm.

Pan Yue also stood up. Although his face was pale, his eyes were full of determination.

He drew a dagger from his waist and stood back to back with Chu Feng, ready for the upcoming fierce battle.

"Hmph, two brats, you dare to act so arrogant in front of us!" The scarred man sneered, "Go ahead, capture them alive!"

The enemies rushed forward, and Chu Feng and Pan Yue clenched their weapons... "Pan Yue, are you ready?" Chu Feng whispered.

Chu Feng and Pan Yue stood back to back, facing the enemies who were coming like a tide.

The men in black waved their weapons, making whistling sounds, like a group of bloodthirsty beasts.

"Be careful of their weapons, they are coated with paralyzing poison!" Chu Feng growled, and the short sword in his hand flashed a cold light, barely blocking the oncoming knife.

He remembered the record about this poison in his notes and felt a chill in his heart.

Pan Yue reacted quickly, dodging the attack by leaning sideways, while the dagger in his hand accurately stabbed the enemy's wrist.

"Their attack pattern is very strange, as if it is some kind of ritual." He dodged while observing the enemy's movements, trying to find the pattern.

Chu Feng relied on his agile body to shuttle between enemies, and the knowledge recorded in his notes played a huge role at this moment.

He discovered that the enemy's attack trajectory was not random, but followed a certain rhythm. As long as he could find the flaws in the rhythm, he could easily resolve their offensive.

"Their attack rhythm is three long and two short. Be careful to avoid the third and fifth attacks!" Chu Feng reminded Pan Yue loudly.

Pan Yue understood what he meant and quickly adjusted his pace. Sure enough, the enemy's attacks became easier to predict.

He seized an opportunity and slashed out the dagger in his hand like a poisonous snake, hitting a man in black in the throat.

The two cooperated with each other tacitly, like dancers on the edge of a knife, and were able to maneuver easily in the enemy's encirclement.

Gradually, the number of men in black surrounding them decreased, and the ground was filled with wailing wounded.

Finally, the last wave of attacks was resolved, and the remaining men in black, seeing that the situation was not good, fled in all directions.

After the battle, Pan Yue patted Chu Feng's shoulder heavily, with a tired smile on his face: "Good boy, you are really reliable at the critical moment!" His eyes were full of trust, and this silent encouragement gave Chu Feng inexplicable strength.

Chu Feng also smiled, but the smile quickly disappeared. He looked down at the notes in his hand, then looked at the messy scene around him, and a feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart.

He knew that this was just the beginning and the real enemy was far more powerful than these minions.

Time is running out, and they must find the key evidence as soon as possible. Chu Feng put the notebook tightly in his pocket and pulled Pan Yue up: "Let's go!"

The two quickly left the stronghold and rushed towards the deserted village.

Chu Feng had a vague premonition that something was happening... He looked up into the distance and saw that the sky above the originally quiet deserted village was now shrouded in a layer of strange black fog.

Chu Feng's footsteps suddenly stopped, "It's too late..." He muttered, holding the notebook tightly in his hand.