Chapter XIII: The Dark Messenger

    The token of the Black Wind Sect had become a giant stone in the hearts of Li Yunfan and Lin Feng. They knew that the secret behind this token might be related to the safety of the whole village. To uncover the conspiracy of the Black Wind Sect, they decided to act separately.

    Lin Feng went to the nearby town for assistance, while Li Yunfan remained in the village to continue his cultivation and protect the villagers. The night before Lin Feng left, they had a heartfelt talk under an ancient tree at the village gate.

    "Yunfan, the Black Wind Sect is not an ordinary force. They are cunning and ruthless in their actions. You must be careful." Lin Feng's eyes were full of worry.

    Li Yunfan nodded: "Senior, you can rest assured that I will protect the village well. You also need to be careful. The people of the Black Wind Sect may already have noticed you."

    Lin Feng smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I can handle it."

    The next day, Lin Feng set off on his journey to seek assistance. Li Yunfan, meanwhile, began setting up some simple warning arrays around the village in case of a sudden attack by the Black Wind Sect.

    As night fell, the village fell into tranquility again. Li Yunfan, in his spare time from cultivation, was also pondering ways to enhance his strength. He knew that only by becoming stronger could he protect himself and the villagers.

    At this moment, a black silhouette silently appeared outside his window. The figure was enveloped in a black cloak, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes.

    "Li Yunfan, we meet again." The voice of the shadow was hoarse and cold.

    Li Yunfan's heart jolted, and he quickly stood up, alertly watching the shadow: "Who are you? Why did you come to find me?"

    The shadow chuckled coldly: "I am an envoy of the Black Wind Sect. I came here to offer you an opportunity."

    "Opportunity?" Li Yunfan asked curiously.

    "That's right, an opportunity to join the Black Wind Sect," the shadow said, "You have exceptional talent. If you were to join us, you would surely be highly valued."

    Li Yunfan snorted coldly: "I will never join such an evil organization."

    The shadow seemed not surprised: "Don't rush to refuse, think it over. Are you really willing to sacrifice your future for this small village?"

    Li Yunfan shook his head firmly: "I will never betray my home and villagers."

    The shadow's eyes flickered with a hint of killing intent: "Then don't blame me for not being polite."

    As soon as the words fell, the shadow suddenly launched an attack. A black energy wave rushed towards Li Yunfan. Li Yunfan immediately activated the《Starry Sky Art》, and a series of starry forces emerged from his body, forming a defensive barrier.

    However, the shadow's strength far exceeded his imagination. His attack was ferocious, and Li Yunfan's defensive barrier seemed fragile in the face of the black energy wave.

    Just then, a flash of swordlight suddenly shot into the window, directly targeting the vital point of the shadow. The shadow hurriedly dodged, and the swordlight flew past his cheek, leaving a bloodstain.

    "Who?" The shadow was enraged, turning to look outside the window.

    A middle-aged man in white clothing slowly entered the room, his hand holding a long sword emitting a chill: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I can't let you hurt this child."

    Li Yunfan looked in astonishment at the sudden arrival of the middle-aged man. He had never seen this person before, but his presence undoubtedly gave him a glimmer of hope.