God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

The air in the cave seemed frozen, the tense atmosphere suffocating. Chu Feng's gaze swept over the gathered Night Watchmen. Their eyes were cold, their weapons flashing with a glacial gleam, as if ready to strike at any moment. He couldn't understand why these companions, who usually fought side by side, had suddenly become so unfamiliar and hostile.

"Are you really going to do this?" Chu Feng's voice was low and trembling with an uncontrollable tremor. He tried to use words to awaken their conscience, to remind them of their duty as Night Watchmen and their common enemy.

However, all he got in response was an even colder stare and a tighter grip on his weapon. One of the Night Watchmen stepped forward and said in a stern voice, "Stop talking nonsense! This child has been corrupted by evil spirits. Keeping him will only bring greater disaster. Rather than letting him become a monster, it's better to kill him now!"

Pan Yue stood in front of the spirit boy, his expression firm: "You can't do this! He's just a child, he knows nothing!"

"Get out of the way!" another night watchman shouted, "Don't interfere with our mission!"

At this moment, Elder Sun, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke: "Stop!" Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Elder Sun, leaning on a cane, stepping forward. His gaze was sharp as he scanned the surrounding Night Watchmen. He said in a deep voice, "Have you forgotten our duty? We are Night Watchmen. Our duty is to protect humanity, not to kill innocent people!"

"But Elder..." A night watchman wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Elder Sun.

"There is no but! Although the spiritual boy is controlled by the evil spirit, he is still a child. We can't give up on him!" Elder Sun's voice was sonorous and powerful.

At this moment, Chen Xieling, who had been lurking in the dark, seized the opportunity. A black shadow flashed by and hit Chu Feng directly in the chest.

"Chu Feng!" Pan Yue exclaimed.

Chu Feng felt a sharp pain in his chest, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. He stumbled back a few steps, barely able to stand. He clutched his chest, his face pale, but his eyes remained firm.

"Ahem..." Chu Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared coldly at Chen Xieling, "Do you think you can defeat me like this?"

Chen Xieling let out a sinister laugh: "You overestimate your abilities! Do you think you can turn the tables?"

Chu Feng took a deep breath, forcing himself to endure the pain, and slowly stood up. He glanced at the night watchmen around him and said in a deep voice, "I know you're afraid. You're afraid that the spirit boy will turn into a monster, afraid that he'll bring disaster. But we can't give up hope because of fear. We can't abandon our responsibilities because of fear!"

He paused and continued, "We are the Night's Watch. Our duty is to protect humanity. No matter what kind of enemy we face, we must not retreat!"

Elder Sun looked at Chu Feng, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He turned to the other Night's Watchmen and said in a deep voice, "Did you hear that? Chu Feng is right. We are Night's Watchmen, and we cannot retreat!"

Several night watchmen looked at each other, with a hint of hesitation in their eyes.

"Elder Sun, I..." A night watchman was about to speak when he was interrupted by another night watchman.

"I understand!" The night watchman walked up to Chu Feng and said firmly, "I am willing to fight with you!"

"I do too!"

"And I!"

……

More and more night watchmen came to Chu Feng. Their eyes were no longer confused or fearful, but full of determination and hope.

Chen Xieling looked at this scene with a terribly gloomy expression.

"You..." he said through gritted teeth, "You will regret this!"

Chu Feng ignored Chen Xieling's threats. He turned to Elder Sun and said in a deep voice, "Elder Sun..."

Chu Feng turned to Elder Sun and said in a deep voice, "Elder Sun, we must subdue Chen Xieling as soon as possible, otherwise the spirit boy will be in danger!"

Elder Sun nodded, his eyes firm. "That's right. Now that we're united, we can definitely turn the tide!" He looked around at everyone and shouted, "Night Watch, listen up! Assist Chu Feng with all your might, subdue the evil spirit, and rescue the spirit child!"

The Night's Watch responded in unison, "Yes!" Their initial doubts and fears gradually dissipated under Elder Sun's authority and Chu Feng's determination, replaced by a sense of duty and a hatred of evil spirits. They gripped their weapons again, their eyes blazing, their fighting spirit high.

Chen Xieling's face darkened as he watched the situation reverse. He let out a sharp cry and tried to control the spirit boy again, but found that the black thread connecting him and the spirit boy had become extremely fragile, as if it would break at any moment.

Amidst the chaos, Pan Yue had been quietly studying the strange stones he had brought from the depths of the cave. He discovered that these stones emitted a unique energy wave that could interfere with the evil spirit's control. He placed the stones around the spirit boy, forming a protective circle that effectively weakened Chen Xieling's control over the boy.

"Damn it!" Chen Xieling roared, his attacks noticeably weakened and his movements became sluggish. He realized that these stones posed a huge threat to him.

Chu Feng keenly noticed the change in Chen Xieling. A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he shouted loudly: "Now, everyone, attack together!"

The night watchmen received the order and rushed towards Chen Xieling like tigers descending from the mountains. Their weapons flashed with cold light, carrying a chilling murderous aura as they surrounded Chen Xieling.

Despite his immense strength, Chen Xieling gradually felt overwhelmed by the siege of so many Night Watchmen. He struggled mightily, exhausted, and the black energy around him began to thin.

Pan Yue did not participate in the battle. He was concentrating on controlling the stones, constantly weakening Chen Xieling's power. Fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his face turned a little pale, but he still persisted. He knew that this was the key to turning the tide of the battle.

Chu Feng and Pan Yue worked in perfect harmony, one attacking while the other weakened the enemy, forcing Chen Xieling back step by step. The other Night Watchmen also fought bravely, unafraid. In the cave, the flashing of swords and the shouts of killing shook the heavens.

During the fierce battle, Chu Feng discovered a black vortex on Chen Xieling's chest, which was constantly absorbing the surrounding energy. He felt a stir in his heart, vaguely feeling that this vortex was Chen Xieling's weakness.

"Pan Yue, cover me!" Chu Feng shouted and rushed towards Chen Xieling without hesitation.

Pan Yue immediately controlled the stone and released a powerful energy wave, blocking Chen Xieling's attack and creating an opportunity for Chu Feng.

Chu Feng, bearing immense pressure, approached Chen Xieling step by step. The long sword in his hand flashed with dazzling light, pointing directly at the black vortex on Chen Xieling's chest.

Chen Xieling seemed to have sensed Chu Feng's intention, and he screamed in terror: "No! Don't..."

Chen Xieling's terrified screams echoed in the cave, but they could not stop Chu Feng's long sword. The sword flashed like lightning, piercing the black vortex in Chen Xieling's chest.

Unwilling to be outdone, Chen Xieling roared in anger, his hidden demonic power erupting instantly. Black mist surged from his body, transforming into countless ferocious ghost faces that pounced upon Chu Feng and the other Night Watchmen. The ghost faces screamed piercingly, their corrosive aura sending chills down their spines.

"Be careful!" Pan Yue warned loudly, and at the same time increased his control over the stone, forming a more powerful energy barrier to block most of the ghost faces out.

Some ghost faces broke through the barrier and pounced on other night watchmen. The night watchmen fought hard, but some were still hit by the ghost faces and groaned in pain.

Chu Feng, bearing immense pressure, weaved through the gaps between the ghost faces, steadily closing in on Chen Xieling. His sword danced impenetrably, slicing each approaching ghost face into pieces. His gaze was resolute, with a single goal in mind: to strike Chen Xieling's weak spot!

Pan Yue watched Chu Feng's actions closely. He manipulated the stone to form an energy channel that enveloped Chu Feng and provided him with additional protection.

"Chu Feng, be careful! Its power is increasing!" Pan Yue reminded.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and concentrated all his strength on the sword in his hand. He felt that the black vortex in Chen Xieling's chest was spinning wildly, absorbing the surrounding energy and trying to resist his attack.

"Now!" Chu Feng shouted, and suddenly stabbed out with the sword in his hand.

The tip of the sword pierced the center of the black vortex with precision, making a crisp sound. The black vortex trembled violently, like a bomb about to explode.

Chen Xieling let out a shrill scream, his body twitching violently, and the black mist quickly dissipated like a deflated ball.

"Success!" the night watchmen cheered.

Taking advantage of Chen Xieling's weakness, the night watchmen launched a fierce attack. The flashes of swords and sabers intertwined into a web of death, enveloping Chen Xieling.

Chen Xieling was unable to resist. He let out unwilling roars, his body gradually collapsed, and finally turned into a ball of black ash, dissipating into the air.

"This... is this the evil spirit's weakness?" A young night watchman looked at the disappearing Chen Xieling, his eyes full of confusion.

Elder Sun stepped forward, pointing to the remaining black ash on the ground, and explained, "The evil spirits' power comes from absorbing negative emotions, and the black vortex in their chests is the core that stores these negative emotions. As long as this core is destroyed, the evil spirits can be completely eliminated."

"I see." The young night watchman suddenly understood.

Just when everyone thought the crisis was over, the ground suddenly shook violently. From deep within the cave came a deafening roar, louder and more furious than any before.

"No! It hasn't completely disappeared!" Elder Sun's face changed drastically.

The spirit boy was still trapped in the same spot, his eyes filled with fear and his body trembling.

"It...it's coming out..." Ling Tong's voice trembled, as if he had seen something terrifying.

Elder Sun looked solemnly into the depths of the cave and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the real battle has just begun..." He turned to look at everyone and said firmly, "Everyone, prepare to fight!"

There was a suffocating feeling of oppression in the air, as if something terrible was about to happen.

Chu Feng gripped the sword tightly, his heart filled with unease. He sensed a powerful evil force awakening, a force far more powerful than the Chen Xieling just now...

"Let's go," Chu Feng said solemnly, heading deeper into the cave. "Let's see what it is." Pan Yue followed closely behind, and the other Night Watchmen followed suit, their faces filled with determination, ready to face the upcoming challenge. At the end of the cave, the entrance to an ancient tomb complex could be vaguely seen. A gloomy aura permeated the air, and strange runes were carved into the entrance... Elder Sun muttered softly, "Sure enough, this is it..."