The sudden disappearance of the mysterious figure plunged the entire battlefield into an eerie silence. Everyone looked at each other, their vigilance not diminishing in the least. The surrounding air seemed to have frozen, suffused with an atmosphere of tension and unease.
Zhang Zhi's gaze was piercing as he scanned the surroundings warily; not the slightest movement escaped his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Everyone be careful. That fellow's hiding place is unknown, and he could reappear at any moment. We must not lower our guard." His voice was low and powerful, and he gripped his sword tightly, ready to deal with any sudden situation at a moment's notice.
Lin Wan'er's face remained pale, her delicate body trembling slightly in the wind. Her eyes were filled with fear as she said with a trembling voice, "I keep feeling as though a pair of eyes is watching us from the dark. This feeling gives me the creeps, as if something terrible is about to happen the very next moment." She unconsciously drew closer to Zhang Zhi, as though she could find a shred of safety only by his side.
Chapter 37