Inside the secret realm, a thick fog hung like a heavy curtain, shrouding everything and making it difficult to discern directions. Every wispy tendril of mist seemed to carry a unique, faint, and mysterious aura, as if whispering ancient tales. Lin Feng proceeded with utmost caution, tightly gripping the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler in his hand. The body of the ruler quivered slightly, as though it, too, sensed the hidden dangers lurking all around. This Hongmeng Measuring Ruler was his reliable companion on the path of cultivation; having weathered countless battles, it radiated a rustic yet formidable aura.
As he walked, Lin Feng's keen hearing caught a faint sound of footsteps, soft like leaves drifting on the night wind, yet carrying a somewhat eerie quality. He abruptly stopped, holding his breath as every sense was heightened to the extreme. The footsteps drew closer and closer, each impact seeming to fall upon his very heartbeat. Suddenly, a group of ghost-like monsters darted out from the fog like black lightning. Their forms were distorted and blurred, exuding a chilling aura as they instantly surrounded Lin Feng and launched a ferocious attack against him.
Lin Feng's eyes sharpened, his figure flashing instantly like a phantom. The Hongmeng Measuring Ruler in his hand traced a brilliant arc of light—like a blazing sun breaking through the clouds—instantly beating back the monsters at the very front. The monsters let out piercing screeches, yet they showed not the sli…
Chapter 181