Chapter 14: The Hunt Begins

The battlefield was covered in dust and destruction. The disciples of Martial Hall were injured, but they were still standing. However, all of them had the same thought—

Xian Zhen is a monster.

He had fought against a Shadow Sect General and forced him to retreat. That was something even some elders couldn't do.

But instead of looking tired, Xian was grinning.

Lei Shang walked up to him, his voice serious. "That man… he knew something about you. He didn't come here just to kill."

Elder Bai nodded. "This was not a random attack. They were searching for you, Xian. And if the Shadow Sect is involved, it means something big is coming."

Xian smirked. "Tch. Let them come. If they want me, I'll give them a reason to fear me."

Jiang Hu laughed. "That's the spirit!"

Feng Yu sighed. "You're too reckless. If you really want to find them, you'll need information."

Xian's eyes gleamed. "Then we find someone who has it."

A Dangerous Lead

Elder Bai looked at Feng Yu. "You have an idea, don't you?"

Feng Yu nodded. "There's one person who might know where the Shadow Sect is hiding… but dealing with him is risky."

Jiang Hu raised an eyebrow. "Who is it?"

Feng Yu's expression turned serious. "The Night Owl."

Silence fell over the group.

Elder Bai's face darkened. "That… is dangerous."

Who is the Night Owl?

The Night Owl was not a person. He was a legend.

A master of information who controlled the most powerful underground intelligence network. If something happened in the world, the Night Owl knew about it.

But his services came at a high cost. He didn't accept money—he asked for something more valuable.

Sometimes it was a rare treasure, sometimes a life, and sometimes… something even worse.

Xian's smirk widened. "Sounds like fun. Where do we find him?"

Feng Yu hesitated. "That's the problem. He only appears once a year… and that's tomorrow."

Lei Shang's eyes narrowed. "Where?"

Feng Yu smirked. "The City of Eternal Night."

The City of Eternal Night

A lawless city where assassins, mercenaries, and criminals ruled. A place where strength was the only law.

The perfect hiding place for someone like the Night Owl.

Elder Bai sighed. "This is madness. But… if we want answers, we have no choice."

Xian cracked his knuckles. "Good. It's been too long since I had a real challenge."

Feng Yu's smile darkened. "Just don't die too quickly, Xian. The City of Eternal Night isn't kind to fools."

Xian smirked. "Then it's perfect for me."

With that, the hunt for the Shadow Sect began.

The next destination?

The City of Eternal Night.

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