God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

The monster's roar was deafening, and a foul stench filled his face. Chu Feng deftly dodged its frantic attacks. The rune on Murong Xue's wrist flickered ever more rapidly, flickering on and off like breathing, eerily synchronizing with the monster's movements. Chu Feng became even more convinced that this rune was the key to controlling the monster. He had to get closer to Murong Xue and observe the rune carefully to find a way to break it.

"It's just a blind cat catching a dead mouse," Night Watch Overseer Li said with disdain, his arms folded as he stood at a relatively safe distance. "Don't think a lucky hit proves anything."

Chu Feng clenched his teeth, Li Shouye's sarcastic words piercing his heart like a thorn. He wasn't being aggressive; he simply wanted to prove his ability and protect more people. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and channeled it into calm judgment and fierce attack.

He noticed that whenever the rune on Murong Xue's wrist lit up a specific color, the monster's attack method would change. Blue represented a sweep, red represented a thrust, and green represented venom spitting... Chu Feng's brain worked rapidly, memorizing these patterns firmly.

He no longer attacked blindly, but began to anticipate the monster's movements. When the rune flashed blue, he leaped back in anticipation, dodging the monster's powerful sweep. When the rune turned red, he dodged sideways, avoiding the sharp claws. Each dodge was precise and effective, as if perfectly timed to the monster's attack.

"Humph, it's just a last-ditch effort." Night Watch Supervisor Li was still sarcastic.

Chu Feng ignored him, his attention completely focused on Murong Xue and the monster. He knew he only had one chance. He had to find a breakthrough when Murong Xue's rune power was at its weakest.

At this moment, there was a commotion in the crowd. The family of Zhou's missing person rushed over and grabbed Chu Feng's arm, his eyes filled with despair and pleading: "Please, save my son! He has been missing for several days. I heard... I heard that you also encountered that monster..."

Chu Feng looked at the haggard faces of the families of the missing Zhou family members, and his heart ached. He knew that he was shouldering not only his own mission, but also the hopes of these innocent people.

He gently patted the hands of the family members of Zhou's missing person and said firmly: "I will do my best."

After saying this, he once again cast his gaze towards the battlefield. The rune on Murong Xue's wrist began to flicker slower and its light gradually dimmed. He knew that his opportunity had arrived.

Taking a deep breath, Chu Feng said to himself: Now is the time!

A thought flashed through his mind, as fast as lightning. He suddenly stopped, his eyes fixed on the rune on Murong Xue's wrist. A strange feeling came over him... "Wait..." he whispered.

Chu Feng silently chanted, "Rewind!" A strange energy surged from his body, and time seemed to flow back for just a few seconds. He returned to the moment he had just stopped, but this time, he had a clear idea of ​​the monster's next attack trajectory.

The rune on Murong Xue's wrist flickered blue, signaling the monster's imminent sweep. This time, Chu Feng didn't dodge, but instead faced the monster's attack. He shifted his footing slightly, tilting his body slightly, just avoiding the monster's sharp claws. The moment the monster's attack missed, Chu Feng's blade slashed through like lightning, striking the monster's abdomen with pinpoint accuracy.

The monster roared shrilly, its massive body stumbling backward. Chu Feng pursued it, his figure flashing like a ghost, the sharp blade in his hand transforming into streaks of cold light, constantly striking the monster. Each strike was precise and effective, tearing through the monster's defenses.

Night Watch Supervisor Li's initially dismissive expression gradually turned serious. He had never witnessed such exquisite combat skills. Chu Feng's speed, strength, and judgment far exceeded the level of a trainee Night Watchman. He began to wonder if his previous dismissive attitude had been a huge mistake.

The monster's roars grew weaker, and the wounds on its body grew more numerous, staining the ground red with blood. It realized it was no match for Chu Feng and began to try to escape.

At this moment, Murong Xue suddenly made a move that no one expected. She walked straight towards Chu Feng, her eyes filled with a hint of determination and expectation. "Chu Feng," she said softly, "There is something I must tell you..."

The monster saw Murong Xue approaching Chu Feng and immediately roared in anger. Ignoring the pain in its body, it rushed towards Chu Feng again. Chu Feng's eyes flashed, knowing that the real battle had just begun. He held the sharp blade in front of him and said to Pan Yue, "Protect her."

Pan Yue nodded solemnly. He knew that Murong Xue was hiding an important secret, and protecting her was the key to uncovering the truth.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and focused all his attention on the monster before him. He knew that this battle wasn't just to protect Murong Xue, but also to prove himself and for the people he was protecting. The blade in his hand flashed with a cold light, as if telling of his determination.

"Come on," Chu Feng whispered, "Let me see what else you can do."

The monster roared deafeningly, bringing a foul stench with it. Its massive body pressed down like a mountain. Chu Feng's eyes were determined, his steps steady. The sharp blade in his hand slashed with silver light, like a dancing silver snake, repeatedly striking the monster. Each strike was accompanied by a sharp gust of wind, tearing the monster's scales and sending blood splattering.

He was nimble, dodging and moving with ease, maneuvering between the monster's attacks. The monster's massive claws swung, whistling through the air, but they repeatedly brushed past Chu Feng. Chu Feng seemed to be able to predict the monster's attack trajectory, and each dodge was perfectly timed, precise and effective.

Pan Yue stood guard beside Murong Xue, vigilantly observing the surroundings. His weapon gleamed coldly, ready to respond to any sudden danger. Murong Xue watched the battle unfold with a complex mixture of admiration, worry, and an indescribable tenderness.

The monster's attacks grew increasingly frantic, but its strength was also gradually depleting. Chu Feng seized the opportunity and, in a flash, appeared behind the monster. The sharp blade in his hand stabbed out like lightning, precisely hitting the monster's weak spot. The monster let out a shrill scream, its massive body swaying several times before finally collapsing to the ground with a loud thud.

The surrounding Night Watchmen and the families of the missing were all stunned. They had never witnessed such a spectacular battle, nor had they imagined that a trainee Night Watchman could possess such formidable strength. Night Watch Supervisor Li was even more stunned. His previous disdain and contempt for Chu Feng now turned into shock and awe.

Chu Feng sheathed his weapon, walked over to Murong Xue, and looked at her quietly. He knew the real battle had just ended. Murong Xue took a deep breath, as if she had made a decision. She looked at Chu Feng, her eyes filled with complex emotions. "Actually..." She was about to speak when the air around them suddenly became solemn.

An invisible pressure surged from all directions, as if a pair of invisible hands were enveloping them tightly. The fog around them also began to swirl, becoming thicker and thicker, obscuring their vision and blocking their voices.

Murong Xue's voice abruptly stopped, and she looked around in horror, as if she had seen something terrifying. Chu Feng also felt a sense of unease. He gripped his weapon tightly and vigilantly observed the movements around him. Night Watch Supervisor Li's face turned pale. He subconsciously took a few steps back, muttering to himself, "What...what is this..."

Murong Xue grabbed Chu Feng's arm. Her hand was cold, and she trembled as she said, "Chu Feng... there's something..." Before she could finish her words, the surrounding fog suddenly surged, forming a huge vortex that surrounded them. Murong Xue held Chu Feng's hand tightly, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness... "Chu Feng..."