God of Mist

Chapter 34: Sun Treading Sect 7

In the shroud of a dark and mysterious night, Lucas sat silently, concealed among the towering branches of an ancient tree. He remained motionless, his trained eyes intently surveying the scene below with extraordinary focus. Earlier, Lucas had outpaced his target, tadoi, and inadvertently discovered this secluded location.

Below him, the area was bathed in a hushed stillness, occasionally disrupted by subtle movements inside a tent positioned not far from his perch. The dim glow from torches flickering around the tent served as beacons, revealing the presence of the Third Leg Sect's headquarters—or possibly one of its nearby camps. Regardless, their presence here indicated they were on a mission.

Lucas exhaled softly, the cold night air filling his lungs. "They seem to have bigger plans," he murmured, pondering the implications of a remote sect establishing a camp in the vicinity of another. As he watched, his gaze sharp and calculating, he noted the guards' movements. They patrolled