Calvin's heart pounded in his chest as he made his way toward the dense foliage that surrounded the area. The night air was cool against his skin, a stark contrast to the adrenaline coursing through his veins. He could hear the rustling of leaves and the distant calls of nocturnal creatures as he ran, his senses heightened in the darkness. The men behind him were relentless, their footsteps pounding against the ground, growing louder with every second. Calvin knew he couldn’t outrun them for long—he needed a plan, and fast.
As he darted between the thick trees, the sharp crack of a dart gun echoed through the night. He felt a sharp sting on his back, and for a brief, horrifying moment, panic surged through him. They had hit him with another tranquilizer dart. The familiar sensation of numbness began to spread through his body, but this time, Calvin was prepared.
He gritted his teeth and summoned his cultivation power once more, forcing himself to focus desp
Calvin’s frustration grew with each step. He had been walking for what felt like hours, trying to find a way out of the dense forest, but every path he took seemed to lead him back to where he started. The night was pitch-black, and the trees were so thick that they blocked out any light from the moon or stars. He could barely see a few feet in front of him, and every sound in the forest seemed amplified in the darkness—branches snapping, leaves rustling, the distant hoot of an owl.After another futile attempt to find the main road, Calvin found himself back at the same spot where he had started, the unconscious bodies of the Han Xin men just barely visible through the trees. He cursed under his breath, knowing he couldn’t keep wasting time like this. The forest was disorienting, and the longer he stayed here, the more likely it was that his enemies would wake up and come after him. He had to think of something—fast.Calvin decided to sit down under a large oak tree, taking a moment
Lizzie stumbled out of the hospital, her legs wobbling beneath her as she forced herself to move forward. Her vision blurred, but her determination kept her upright. Every muscle in her body screamed for rest, but her mind was racing too fast to listen. *I don’t have time for this*, she thought frantically. Calvin’s face flashed in her mind—bruised, bloodied, his eyes filled with pain. *I have to find him*.Spotting a taxi approaching on the dimly lit road, Lizzie raised her trembling arm and waved it down with all the strength she could muster. The driver barely had time to slow the car before she threw herself into the back seat, her breath coming in ragged gasps."Take me to Cypress Hollow Road, as fast as you can," Lizzie managed to say, her voice laced with urgency. Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing the ticking clock in her head.The driver hesitated, his eyes flicking to the rearview mirror to take in her pale face and the wild desperation in her eyes. "That’s a
Calvin stood still amidst the dense, oppressive darkness of the forest, his breath visible in the cold night air. The trees loomed over him like silent sentinels, their twisted branches forming an impenetrable canopy that blocked out even the faintest sliver of moonlight. His every step had led him in circles, the forest seeming to warp and twist around him as if it were a living entity determined to keep him trapped.*I need to find a way out of here,* he thought, frustration gnawing at him. But with no clear direction and no tools at his disposal—his phone missing, likely dropped during the struggle when he was drugged—he was left with only one option. Calvin knew what he had to do, even if it was risky given his weakened state.Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and reached inward, focusing on the energy within him. He summoned the connection to the system that had become a part of his life, the mysterious force that had granted him power beyond ordinary means. *System,* he c
Calvin stood amidst the towering trees, his breath coming in shallow gasps as he strained to make sense of the chaotic maze around him. The thick forest loomed over him, its ancient trees casting dark, shifting shadows that seemed to close in from all sides. The once suffocating silence was now filled with the faintest whispers of the wind, rustling through the leaves as if urging him to find the way out. He knew the forest wasn’t going to offer him any easy escapes, but his heightened senses told him that there had to be a way through this nightmare.His eyes darted from tree to tree, each one looking more like a potential obstacle than a guide. He could almost feel the pathways in his mind—each twist and turn leading either to safety or further into danger. *Where’s the nearest road?* He needed to find it. He visualized the direction, aligning it with the faint sounds of distant traffic he could barely make out through the dense underbrush.Suddenly, a sharp beam of light sliced thr
Calvin gritted his teeth as he pushed himself up into a sitting position, wincing at the sharp pain shooting through his twisted ankle. The throbbing was relentless, each pulse a reminder that he wouldn’t be able to outrun his pursuers. He glanced up the incline he’d just tumbled down. The beams of flashlights flickered closer, casting eerie shadows across the trees as the voices of Han Xin’s men grew louder.*I need to heal this ankle… but they’re too close,* he thought, frustration and fear warring within him. His mind raced, trying to calculate his options. His martial arts skills wouldn’t be enough to fend off the attackers in his current state, and he couldn’t afford to waste any more time. Every second counted.He focused inward, summoning his energy, feeling the familiar warmth of his power surge through his veins. He knew what he had to do—slow down time itself, just enough to give him a chance to heal. But he also knew the risks. Manipulating time while trying to heal his bod
Calvin's breath came in ragged gasps as he struggled to finish healing his ankle. The pain still lingered, but the sound of approaching footsteps forced him to shift his focus. He knew he didn’t have the luxury of time anymore. The beams of light from Han Xin’s men cut through the dense forest, illuminating his position as they closed in on him.“There he is! Don’t let him get away!” one of the men shouted, his voice filled with determination.Calvin gritted his teeth, forcing himself to his feet. His ankle throbbed with every movement, but he couldn’t afford to stay down. The first of the men lunged at him, a tall figure with a scar running down his face, his fists aimed straight for Calvin’s head.Calvin instinctively dodged to the side, barely avoiding the blow. His movements were sluggish, his injured ankle hampering his agility. He countered with a quick jab to the man’s ribs, but the lack of full strength in his stance made it less effective. The man grunted but didn’t back down
Calvin's breath came in short, ragged gasps as he prepared himself for the next wave of attacks. His body was worn down, his energy nearly depleted, but he knew he couldn’t give up now. The men surrounding him were relentless, their eyes cold and calculating as they advanced. One of them, a stocky man with a sinister grin, pulled out a syringe filled with a sedative, its needle gleaming in the dim light."You're done, Hudson," the man sneered, raising the syringe, ready to fire the tranquilizer.Calvin’s mind raced. He knew he had to act quickly. Summoning what little strength he had left, Calvin extended his hand and focused his energy. He visualized the air around him, compressing it with all his might. The particles responded to his will, condensing into a solid form. A translucent, disk-shaped shield materialized in front of him—thin yet durable, a manifestation of his power.As the man fired the syringe, the needle hurtled toward Calvin with deadly precision. But just before it c
Lizzie struggled to carry Calvin through the dense forest, each step a battle against her own fatigue and the thick underbrush that clawed at her legs. The night seemed endless, the air heavy with the scent of damp earth and the distant sounds of nocturnal creatures. Her breaths came in ragged gasps as she pushed forward, Calvin's weight pressing down on her. Finally, the dense trees began to thin, and the cold, hard surface of the highway emerged before them.The road was eerily silent, bathed in the dim light of the moon that barely penetrated the thick clouds overhead. The stretch of asphalt seemed to go on forever in both directions, swallowed by the darkness. Lizzie's legs nearly buckled beneath her as she lowered Calvin to the ground, her hands trembling with exhaustion.She knelt beside him, her voice soft but urgent. "Come on, Calvin," she whispered, brushing a strand of hair from her face as she gazed at his pale features. "You need to recharge your energy now. We have to kee