The Tank wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, Miss, I couldn't see his face clearly." His voice carried a hint of helplessness and frustration. Even as skilled as he was, he seemed so powerless in front of that shadow.

Carefree Meng Lan shook her head and sighed, "This person's strength is incredible, just in terms of speed, they're more than a level ahead of you, Tank." Her tone was full of amazement and awe. The Tank also nodded silently, clearly feeling the immense power of that shadow.

The Tank, who was always unwilling to concede, had to nod after the battle ended, acknowledging the opponent's strength. His expression still carried a trace of lingering fear as he slowly said, "Yes, his strength has likely surpassed the Soul Sovereign, and he might have already reached that legendary Soul Realm..." His voice was filled with awe and helplessness.

Upon hearing the Tank's evaluation, Carefree Meng Lan couldn't help but shudder. She gazed complexly in the direction where the two disappeared, her heart surging with emotion, but she couldn't say a word for quite some time. To her, this news was undoubtedly a huge shock. The boy who once needed protection in her eyes had now grown to this extent.

Under dim lighting at another place, Luo Chen quietly lay on a bed. His face was still pale, but some color had returned compared to before. However, his brows remained tightly furrowed, as if he were enduring some kind of indescribable pain. The external wounds had been carefully dressed by Thunderstorm, but the lost blood wasn't so easy to replenish.

Thunderstorm sat by the bed, looking at Luo Chen with a somber expression. In his mind, Lan Xin's instructions before she left repeated over and over: "Let him face more dangers, but don't intervene to save him from peril..." He couldn't help but start to wonder why the Sect Leader did this. Was she really planning to rely on this young man to overthrow the righteous faction?

At that moment, Luo Chen slightly opened his eyes. However, the dim light pricked his eyes painfully, "Where am I?" he asked, somewhat confused.

Seeing this, Thunderstorm resumed his usual cold demeanor, snorting, "In an inn. If I hadn't shown up in time, you'd already be dead outside." Although his tone sounded cold, it revealed his concern for Luo Chen.

Luo Chen couldn't help but shiver inwardly hearing Thunderstorm's words. He tried to sit up despite himself, but a wave of severe pain made him groan and shrink back again.

"Don't move!" Thunderstorm immediately barked in a cold voice, "The wounds have just been treated, moving around will just make them tear open faster." Though his tone remained indifferent, Luo Chen could sense the concern within it.

Luo Chen nodded and lay back down. Only that his face turned even paler, "Has Zhao Dongfang returned?" Even at this time, he still thought of that somewhat mischievous youth. To Luo Chen, Zhao Dongfang was not just an opponent but also a battle partner worthy of respect. The tacit understanding and cooperation they had in combat left a deep impression on him, so even severely injured, he still worried about the other's safety.

"He hasn't returned yet." Thunderstorm answered succinctly. Not knowing what happened between Luo Chen and Zhao Dongfang, he could only sense an unusual camaraderie in Luo Chen's voice. "You'd better take care of yourself first."

Luo Chen sighed softly, "I know. But Zhao Dongfang... he's a trustworthy partner." Saying this, a mix of determination and worry flashed in his eyes, "I hope he returns safely."

As time went by, night descended, and stars dotted the sky outside the inn window. Luo Chen gradually fell into contemplation. He recalled the previous battles, the cooperation with Zhao Dongfang, and how he struggled on the edge of life and death... All of this further solidified his beliefs and goals. He knew the road ahead was still long and challenging, but he also believed he and his companions could certainly continue onward, towards victory!

Meanwhile, in another room at the inn, Zhao Dongfang lay quietly on a bed. His wounds had already been carefully treated, but fatigue and weakness still shrouded him. However, his eyes glowed with determination, as if telling himself: I must recover quickly and return to Luo Chen's side to fight alongside him!

"He hasn't returned." Thunderstorm's snort revealed slight displeasure, but his true thoughts remained unspoken. He pondered silently, if it weren't for that person, how could you have suffered such severe injuries? However, to keep his secrets in the shadows, he chose silence.

Hearing this news, a trace of disappointment flickered in Luo Chen's eyes. He lightly responded with an "oh," squinting his eyes, letting his gaze drift with the swaying lamplight, while his thoughts wandered to unknown places. The world outside the window had regained its tranquility, no longer as noisy as before. The night had deepened, and Nadas City finally succumbed to weary slumber.

"Get some rest, you'll need to heal your injuries. We still have other important tasks awaiting us." Thunderstorm's tone was bland, as if speaking about something utterly ordinary. Having said that, he returned to his makeshift bed, lying down naturally as if nothing around him mattered.

Luo Chen glanced at him, his eyes showing a hint of gratitude. He knew that at this moment, he indeed needed rest and time to recover his strength. Thus, he slowly closed his eyes, letting fatigue and weariness engulf him. On this quiet night, the world seemed to swallow his consciousness, dragging him into endless darkness.

However, within this darkness, a faint red glow enveloped Luo Chen. At the same time, a unique energy surged from his Dantian, resonating with the engravings of the Ring of Blood Demon. This power was gentle yet formidable, gently suppressing the turmoil of blood in Luo Chen's body, allowing him to feel an unprecedented peace and serenity.

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