In the afternoon, the scorching sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, spilling onto the open ground of the valley in patches of mottled light and shadow. A breeze swept by, bringing a rare touch of coolness; yet, the atmosphere in the valley at this moment was as tense as a bowstring about to snap.
Li Rufeng, Mei Yuxin, and Ayina stood in a standoff with the Fat Cultivator and his gang. The surrounding trees had been devastated by the fierce Magic Spell duel moments before, their scorched and twisted branches seeming to recount the vicious battle that had just taken place. The ground was pitted and scarred, the upturned soil still reeking of residual magic, while a faint smell of gunpowder lingered in the air.
Li Rufeng knew very well that this conflict had reached a critical juncture. If it could not be resolved swiftly and effectively, the consequences would be unimaginable. He took a deep breath, resolutely stepped forward, cupped his fists, and said with the utmost sincerity, "Friends, please hear me out. The reason I am speaking up so urgently is truly because the situation is critical and leaves not a moment for hesitation."
Chapter 381