At dawn, the sky gradually brightened, and sunlight cast a faint glow through the clouds. Hu Yuan stood alone on the mountain, overlooking the lush trees below. The morning light was still soft, dyeing the entire world in a pale gold, like a beautiful painting. This should have been a serene and peaceful morning, but an invisible sense of oppression hung in the air, stirring unease and tension.
"Third Senior Brother!" Cháng Mínghào walked briskly to Hu Yuan's side, a trace of excitement and anticipation in his voice. "All preparations are complete; everything is ready."
Hu Yuan nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on the distant mountains as if pondering something important. Slowly, he said, "Junior Brother, have everyone double-check everything to ensure nothing was missed or overlooked. We must not lower our guard."
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