God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

The stone door slowly swung open, a dull grinding sound echoing through the silent passage, like the breath of an ancient beast. What appeared before Chu Feng, Pan Yue, and Explorer Luo was not the treasure or passage they had expected, but a vast circular hall. In the center of the hall, a colossal figure floated, emanating a suffocating pressure. It resembled a humanoid form, yet was composed of pure energy, shimmering with a faint blue light, like a ghostly fire burning in the night sky.

"Guardian of the Ruins..." Chu Feng's voice was a little dry, and his heart was pounding as if it was about to burst through his chest. He felt an invisible pressure that made it almost impossible for him to breathe.

The Guardian slowly lowered his head, his hollow eyes seeming to penetrate the three men's bodies, examining their souls. "Trespassers, accept my test and prove your worthiness." His voice was deep, like thunder exploding overhead, shaking the hall.

Chu Feng took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Excuse me, what kind of test do we need to pass?"

The Guardian didn't answer. Instead, he raised a giant hand of energy and swung it violently towards the ground. The ground instantly cracked, forming a massive circular arena that emanated a faint golden light. "The first test: strength."

Chu Feng's heart sank. He knew what this meant. He clenched his fists and resolutely jumped onto the stage. "I'll do it!"

Pan Yue and Explorer Luo looked at him anxiously, but could offer no help. The Guardian's test could only be faced by the challenger alone.

Chu Feng took up his stance, concentrating all his strength on his fists. He knew he was only an apprentice Night's Watchman, his strength limited, but he had to give it his all. He rushed towards the Guardian and threw a punch that pierced the air.

However, his attack was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree to the guardian. With a simple wave of his hand, the guardian sent Chu Feng flying. Chu Feng fell heavily to the ground, a mouthful of blood gushing out, staining the ground red.

"Chu Feng!" Pan Yue exclaimed, trying to rush forward, but was held back by Explorer Luo. "Don't be impulsive, this is a test from the Guardian, we can't interfere!"

Chu Feng struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He knew the gap between his strength and the Guardian's was enormous, but he couldn't give up. He rushed at the Guardian again, throwing punches again and again, only to be knocked back again and again. His body grew weaker and weaker, and his consciousness began to blur.

The guardian remained expressionless, like a cold machine, executing a predetermined program. It raised its giant hand again, ready to give Chu Feng the final blow.

At this moment, Pan Yue suddenly shouted: "Chu Feng! Its attack pattern! Pay attention to its left shoulder!"

Chu Feng raised his head abruptly, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. The Guardian's left shoulder would flicker slightly before each attack. This subtle movement had been overlooked before, but now Pan Yue keenly caught it.

"Thanks!" Chu Feng growled, enduring the severe pain and getting back into position. This time, he no longer attacked blindly, but focused on defense, his eyes fixed on the Guardian's left shoulder.

The dark blue light flashed again. Chu Feng was well prepared. At the moment when the guardian's giant hand swung down, he dodged to the side and barely avoided the fatal blow. The guardian's attack missed, creating a huge hole in the ground and sending gravel flying.

"Good!" Pan Yue and Explorer Luo breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, with joy on their faces.

Although Chu Feng dodged the attack, the huge impact still made him stumble back a few steps, nearly falling. He gritted his teeth and steadied himself, knowing that this was only a temporary respite.

The guardian seemed surprised by Chu Feng's reaction. He paused for a moment, his empty eyes flashed, as if he was re-evaluating Chu Feng's strength.

At this moment, a dark shadow rushed out from the crowd and headed straight into the depths of the hall.

"Stop! What do you want to do?" Explorer Luo was sharp-eyed and recognized at a glance that the person was a member of Mo's mysterious organization, and immediately shouted to stop him.

The shadowy figure paused, turned around and sneered, "What does it have to do with you? The treasures in these ruins belong to whoever gets them first!"

"Everything here belongs to history, you can't plunder it at will!" Explorer Luo scolded righteously, while standing in front of the black shadow.

"Stop talking nonsense! Get out of my way!" The black shadow impatiently swung a punch, hitting Explorer Luo in the face. Explorer Luo was experienced and easily dodged the attack, while kicking the black shadow in the abdomen.

The two men wrestled with each other in an instant, punching and kicking each other, making a series of dull sounds.

Chu Feng was anxious when he saw this. He knew he couldn't let the people from Mo's mysterious organization succeed. But at the moment, he had to deal with the guardian of the ruins first.

The Guardian attacked again, and Chu Feng dared not be distracted and could only respond with all his strength. He used the clues provided by Pan Yue to dodge the Guardian's attacks again and again, looking for opportunities to counterattack.

The sounds of fierce fighting and shouting were intertwined, and the hall was in chaos.

Shen the scavenger, who was hiding in the corner, was trembling. Looking at everything in front of him, he regretted that he should not have been greedy for small profits and got involved in this dispute.

Not far away, Researcher Tong observed the Guardian carefully, his brow furrowed. He noticed that while the Guardian's attack was powerful, it didn't have any killing intent; it was more like a test. Furthermore, he noticed a strange detail: when attacking Chu Feng, the Guardian seemed to deliberately avoid his vital points.

"Wait..." Researcher Tong suddenly said, "I think I discovered something..." He pointed at the runes on the guardian's body and said excitedly, "These runes are the guardian runes used by the ancient Night Watch!"

Chu Feng's heart moved when he heard what Researcher Tong said. He took a deep breath and said loudly to the guardian, "I am the Night Watchman! Apprentice Night Watchman Chu Feng!"

The guardian suddenly stopped moving, his empty eyes turning towards Chu Feng. A faint blue light flickered in his eyes, as if he was trying to confirm something. The hall fell silent for a moment, and everyone's eyes were focused on Chu Feng.

The Guardian spoke slowly, his voice low and majestic: "You... are a Night's Watchman?"

Chu Feng's voice echoed through the hall, trembling slightly yet filled with determination. The Guardian's massive body trembled slightly, its hollow eyes gleaming with a faint blue light, as if scrutinizing Chu Feng, searching for the truth in his words. Silence fell over the hall, everyone's breathing slowed as they nervously watched the scene unfold.

"I am a Night Watchman," Chu Feng repeated with a more determined tone. He took out the Night Watchman badge from his arms and held it high above his head, "This is my proof!" The badge reflected a faint light in the dim light, illuminating Chu Feng's resolute face.

The Guardian remained silent for a moment, its massive head slowly lowered, carefully examining the emblem in Chu Feng's hand. "An ancient mark... a long-lost aura..." The Guardian's deep voice echoed again, a touch of age and nostalgia. The faint blue light on its body gradually softened, and its attacking stance gradually relaxed.

Upon seeing this, Researcher Tong quickly stepped forward and explained, "Respected Guardian, we mean no harm. We simply wish to learn about the history of this relic and its connection to the ancient Night Watch."

The Guardian slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before finally resting on Chu Feng. "The test isn't over yet. A true Night's Watcher must possess not only the resolve to protect, but also the power to do so." As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful, dark blue light erupted from the Guardian once again, more dazzling and more dangerous than before.

"Be careful!" Pan Yue shouted.

The Guardian's attack returned, this time even more swift and complex. His massive fists swung, stirring up gusts of wind, shaking the ground and sending rubble flying.

"Its attack pattern has changed!" Explorer Luo, experienced, saw the clue at a glance, "It's testing our strength!"

"Chu Feng, the frontal attack is up to you! Pan Yue, find its weakness!" Explorer Luo quickly made arrangements, and used his rich exploration skills to shuttle through the hall to attract the attention of the guardians.

Chu Feng took a deep breath, his gaze locked on the Guardian. The weapon in his hand hummed as he charged forward, meeting the Guardian's attack. Every dodge and block was imbued with power and skill. Pan Yue watched carefully from the side, calmly analyzing the Guardian's every move, searching for flaws.

"Its left shoulder! Attack its left shoulder!" Pan Yue suddenly shouted.

Chu Feng didn't hesitate. He seized the moment the Guardian attacked and flashed. The weapon in his hand, with a sharp gust of wind, pierced the Guardian's left shoulder. With a loud "bang!", dazzling sparks erupted from the Guardian's left shoulder, and its movements paused for a moment.

"It works!" Chu Feng was delighted and launched another attack.

The three of them worked in perfect harmony, with Chu Feng leading the attack, Pan Yue directing, and Luo Explorer holding off. The Guardian's attacks gradually began to show flaws. Although they gradually gained the upper hand, the Guardian's attacks showed no sign of weakening, but instead became increasingly fierce, as if undergoing a final test.

At this moment, the Guardian suddenly ceased its attack, its hollow eyes turning once more towards Chu Feng. Its deep voice echoed through the hall, "You have passed the first test..." Its massive body slowly turned towards the depths of the hall, a faint blue light illuminating a passage leading even deeper. "But the true challenge has only just begun..." The Guardian's voice faded, and the hall fell silent once more.

Chu Feng, Pan Yue, and Explorer Luo exchanged glances, each seeing a solemn expression in their eyes. What did the Guardian mean? What was the true challenge? They followed the Guardian's instructions, heading towards the deep passage... Suddenly, Chu Feng sensed something strange. He turned sharply, looking at Shen the Scavenger hiding in the corner, and... the silent member of Mo's mysterious organization. A sense of foreboding washed over him... He saw a strange smile on the corner of Mo's mysterious organization's lips, and in his hand, a stone that shone with a strange light... Chu Feng seemed to have seen that stone before...