The Escape Through the Shadows

Chapter 47: The Escape Through the Shadows

 The golden aura of the Celestial Mark still pulsed on Han Feng's body as he emerged from the fissure. The time he spent inside the altar seemed insignificant in the outside world, but he knew that his presence had already been noticed. The residual Qi escaping from his body was a clear clue for any specialist to track him. The Elders in Pursuit Amidst the shadows of the forest, Han Feng quickly retreated, concealing his presence with the Art of the Celestial Veil. However, his intuition told him it wouldn't be enough. The elders of the sect were already on the move, hunting for any trace of anomaly in the energy of the place. — A strange power has emerged within the ancestral altar... — A voice echoed in the wind. Han Feng hid behind a tree and watched the figures hovering above. Elders wearing white robes examined the area, their eyes shining with a penetrating light. He held his breath and activated a special symbol on his palm, absorbing any trace of their dispersed energy. — The spatial distortion is still active, but whoever left here has already learned to hide their aura. — said another elder. Han Feng knew he couldn't linger. Moving like a shadow, he slipped between the trees, increasing his distance from the pursuers. Exploring the Power of the Celestial Mark As he ran, Han Feng felt the new mark on his forehead pulsate. Instinctively, he focused his energy on it, and the world around him changed. Everything slowed down. The falling leaves seemed to hover in the air. The sound of the wind became a prolonged whisper. Han Feng realized that his perception had expanded, as if he were in a different plane of reality. — So this is the Celestial Mark... He tested his body and realized it was not just an illusion. His speed had increased, and his ability to react to his surroundings was much sharper. Taking advantage of this, he changed direction abruptly, deceiving the elders who were following his trail. The Refuge in the Crystal Cave Han Feng continued his escape until he found a suitable place to hide temporarily. A cave hidden among the mountains proved to be his best option. The entrance was covered by vines, and the presence of energy ores inside would mask his Qi traces. Inside the cave, he sat down and took a deep breath. His body was still overloaded with the energy of the Celestial Mark. If he wanted to master this new power, he would need to study it carefully. — If it weren't for this ability, they would have probably captured me by now. — He murmured to himself. The golden glow of the mark gradually diminished, stabilizing. Han Feng closed his eyes and entered deep meditation. The night passed without incident, and the next morning, the traces of the hunt had cooled. He knew it was only a matter of time before the elders resumed their search, but for now, he was safe. With a new power in his hands and a world of possibilities opening up before him, Han Feng was ready to take the next step in his journey. Continua...