Meanwhile, in a quiet corner of the Du Family estate, Niu Shenwu's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open like a pair of sharp blades. Brilliant light seemed to flash within them, instantly cutting through the surrounding darkness.
"This aura..." he murmured in a low voice. The sound echoed like a muffled rumble through the tranquil space, causing the surrounding air to tremble slightly. In a flash, his tall and sturdy figure vanished like lightning, reappearing in the courtyard the next moment. Moving with extreme speed, the powerful airflow kicked up by his passage sent the courtyard's flowers and plants swaying wildly, their branches and leaves rubbing together to produce a rustling sound as if gasping in alarm at the sudden turn of events.
He raised his head abruptly, his piercing gaze shooting straight up into the firmament, where a massive black giant condor that blotted out the sun was circling wantonly. The colossal bird resembled a huge dark cloud, blocking the sunlight and casting a vast shadow over the ground. With its wings spread wide, every beat seemed capable of unleashing a miniature tempest, the roaring wind crashing like angry waves against a shore, deafening and striking straight at the heart.
Chapter 144