God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

Chu Feng gazed at the lingering golden light on the stone wall. "Mirror Lake," "Slumber," these words were etched in his mind like a brand. He knew this was likely connected to the missing persons case, or even to the unsolved mystery in the original plot of "Slay the Gods." But these four words were the only ones written on the stone wall, with no further description of the location of Mirror Lake.

"Mirror Lake...sleeping...where could this be?" Pan Yue frowned, lost in thought. He flipped through the "Slaying God" world atlas he carried with him, but found nothing. "There's no known lake called Mirror Lake. Could it be a metaphor?"

Chu Feng shook his head, "My intuition tells me that this is a real place."

At this moment, anxious footsteps approached from afar. A family member of Zhou's missing person ran over with a worried look on his face, his tone filled with a hint of blame and pleading: "Chu Watchman, what's going on? Any news about my son? He's been missing for several days..."

Chu Feng's heart sank. He knew he was carrying everyone's expectations, but the heavy pressure made him feel a little breathless. He forced himself to remain calm and comforted them, "We've found some clues. Please be patient and wait for a while."

The family member of Zhou's missing son sighed, his eyes filled with helplessness and worry. He rubbed his rough hands and muttered to himself, "Child, where are you?"

Chu Feng felt a surge of helplessness as he watched the family members of Zhou's missing son leave. He looked at Pan Yue, his eyes filled with determination: "We must find Jinghu Lake as soon as possible."

At this time, Night Watch Supervisor Li came over and said sternly, "Chu Feng, headquarters is very dissatisfied with the progress of your operation this time. You'd better come up with some substantial results as soon as possible, otherwise..." He paused meaningfully, "You should be aware of the consequences."

Chu Feng gritted his teeth and remained silent. He knew that Li Shouye had always been prejudiced against him, believing that he was too inexperienced to handle this mission. But he would not give up. He was determined to find the truth and prove his ability.

The three continued their search along the edge of the Misty Forest, but they found no clues about Mirror Lake. Old Hunter Chen, smoking his pipe, pointed to a thick patch of fog ahead and said, "Young man, that area is shrouded in mist year-round, and few have ever entered. It's said to hold many secrets, but also fraught with danger."

Chu Feng and Pan Yue looked at each other and both understood that Mirror Lake was probably hidden in the fog.

Just as they were about to enter the foggy area, a figure appeared silently behind them.

"Wait," a soft voice sounded. Chu Feng turned around and saw Murong Xue standing not far away. She looked at Chu Feng with complicated eyes, "I know where Jinghu is..." She paused, then moved closer to Chu Feng and whispered in his ear: ...

As Murong Xue approached Chu Feng, a faint, delicate fragrance—like the scent of some exotic night-blooming flower—filled his nostrils. Her hair gently brushed against his cheek, and a hint of charm lingered in her eyes, fleeting and almost indistinct, making him wonder if it was an illusion. Chu Feng's heart raced, and his body felt a surge of heat. He felt his cheeks burning slightly, and subconsciously took a half step back, but fearing he might offend the beauty, he froze in his place.

Murong Xue didn't notice Chu Feng's unusual behavior, or rather, if she did, she cleverly concealed it. She leaned close to Chu Feng's ear and whispered softly, a voice only the two of them could hear: "Mirror Lake...maybe in Sunset Valley."

Sunset Valley? Chu Feng's heart trembled. He had heard of this place before from the old hunter Chen. It was said to be steep and perilous, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun year-round. While the scenery was magnificent, it was also fraught with unknown dangers and even legends of an ancient curse. He looked at Murong Xue, his eyes filled with confusion, yet also with a certain trust. How did Murong Xue know about this place? What was her identity?

"How do you know?" Chu Feng couldn't help but ask.

Murong Xue smiled slightly, but did not answer. She just said mysteriously: "You will know when you go there." She turned and left, leaving Chu Feng with a graceful back.

Chu Feng's trust in Murong Xue increased. Although she was always mysterious, every time she appeared, she seemed to be able to guide them. He glanced at Pan Yue beside him and found that he was also looking thoughtfully in the direction where Murong Xue left.

"Let's go," Chu Feng said, his tone full of determination, "to Sunset Valley."

Night Watch Supervisor Li snorted coldly, "Sunset Valley? That place is notoriously dangerous. You should think carefully."

Chu Feng ignored his sarcasm. He knew this was their only clue. He turned to look at Pan Yue, who gave him a firm look.

Guided by the old hunter Chen, the three of them headed towards Sunset Valley. The scenery along the way gradually became more desolate, the trees became increasingly sparse, and an eerie silence filled the air.

As they went deeper, the fog around them became thicker and thicker, and visibility became increasingly low. Pan Yue took out a compass from his backpack, but found that the needle kept spinning, making it impossible to tell the direction.

"There's something wrong with this fog," Pan Yue said solemnly, "We may have entered the territory of the fog elves."

The Mist Elves are a special kind of creature in the world of "Slaying Gods". They can manipulate the mist and confuse those who enter their territory. Chu Feng remembered the strange illusions he had encountered at the edge of the Misty Forest before, and a sense of vigilance rose in his heart.

At this moment, Chu Feng felt his feet go empty and he fell down... He heard Pan Yue's cry of surprise and the curse of Li the Night Watchman Supervisor, and then everything returned to darkness.

"Chu Feng!" Pan Yue's voice came from above, with a hint of anxiety and worry.

Chu Feng struggled to get up from the ground and found himself in a trap. The bottom of the trap was covered with sharp wooden spikes. Fortunately, he reacted in time and was not injured. He looked up and found that Pan Yue and Li, the Night Watch Supervisor, had also fallen into a similar trap.

"This..." Pan Yue looked around, his face becoming extremely ugly, "These traps... seem to have been set up intentionally by someone."

Chu Feng leaped from the trap and dusted himself off. The sharp wooden spikes at the bottom of the trap gleamed coldly in the dim light, giving him a chilling feeling. He looked around and saw that Pan Yue and Night Watch Overseer Li were also trapped in similar traps.

"It seems we are in trouble." Chu Feng said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

"These traps are so cleverly laid, they're clearly targeting us," Pan Yue analyzed, his expression grim. "Who set these traps? What's their purpose?"

Night Watch Supervisor Li struggled to climb out of the trap, looking utterly miserable. "Damn it! I knew nothing good would happen in this damn place!" He cursed, but he also knew that now was not the time to complain.

"Let's find a way out first," Chu Feng said. He observed the surrounding terrain, searching for a way out. Although the trap was deep, the surrounding earthen walls were not strong. With their skills, climbing out should not be a problem.

Chu Feng took the lead in demonstrating, using the Night Watchman's unique climbing skills to quickly climb out of the trap. He then helped Pan Yue and Night Watchman Supervisor Li escape.

"We have to be careful, there must be other traps here." Chu Feng reminded.

The three of them advanced cautiously, with Chu Feng leading the way. With his keen senses and exceptional reaction speed, he constantly discovered and avoided the traps hidden in the fog. Sometimes they were trigger-activated, sometimes they required specific conditions to trigger. There were so many different types, it was difficult to guard against them.

Once, Chu Feng almost stepped on a pressure plate disguised as fallen leaves. At the critical moment, he retracted his foot in time and used the dagger in his hand to pry open the rope connected to the pressure plate, thus avoiding the triggering of the trap.

"That was a close call!" Pan Yue exclaimed, "Chu Feng, your reaction was so quick!"

Even Li, the Night Watchman Supervisor who had always distrusted Chu Feng, could not help but look at him with new eyes. "Boy, you have good skills." He gave a rare compliment.

Chu Feng ignored their admiration, his attention completely focused on his surroundings, constantly scanning for possible dangers. The trap-setters clearly knew them intimately, knew their movements, and even anticipated their reactions. This made him feel a little uneasy.

Who set these traps? What was their purpose? Could it be Murong Xue? This thought flashed through Chu Feng's mind, but was quickly rejected. Although Murong Xue was mysterious, she did not show any hostility and instead helped them many times.

As they went deeper, the fog around them became thicker and thicker, and visibility became lower and lower. They could only rely on the faint light and each other's voices to barely maintain contact.

"We should be there soon." Chu Feng said, with a hint of fatigue in his tone.

At that moment, the view before them suddenly opened up. The fog gradually dissipated, revealing a vast lake before them. The waters were as calm as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding scenery. Shrouded in the mist, they looked particularly mysterious. Something seemed to be flickering in the center of the lake, emitting a faint light.

"Is this Mirror Lake?" Pan Yue asked in a low voice, his eyes full of curiosity and a hint of fear.

Chu Feng didn't answer. He felt an inexplicable force coming from the depths of the lake, causing him to feel palpitations. He slowly drew the long sword from his waist. The blade flashed with a cold light, reflecting his solemn expression.

"Be careful," he whispered, "something's not right here." He tightened his grip on the sword, his eyes fixed on the flickering light in the center of the lake...