Shadow Stream

"No... I just wanted to let my friend witness my senior's superb assassination and shadow manipulation skills."

"Sure, I happen to be free today."

Senior Sister Zhen gave a very strange smile and accepted Han Dong's invitation to spar.

"Thank you, senior."

"I need to see my mentor first. I will contact you in half an hour... I will arrange the venue for the sparring session. There are many suitable secret rooms in the Great Cemetery."

Junior, please make sure you and your friends are ready.

"I only recently awakened my seed and can't fully control this power yet... If I'm not careful and lose control, it could cost you your lives."

"Good."

Han Dong could only manage an awkward smile.

Clearly, Senior Sister Zhen intended to take this opportunity to teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

As long as you don't kill them, severing the tendons in their hands and feet is still possible.

"No wonder it's so rare to see Senior Sister Zhen on weekdays. It turns out she mainly cultivates in the Great Cemetery... Speaking of which, Senior Sister Zhen's mentor must be a high-ranking member of the Mysticism Department, right?"

Every time Han Dong entered the Great Cemetery, he felt like he was being 'spyed on'.

The deeper you go, the stronger the sense of being spied on becomes.

Han Dong arrived at a small cultivation Stone Chamber filled with Yin Energy.

Although this is a Mysticism Department area, a fee must be paid if you want to use this gloomy Stone Chamber on your own.

Such a small Stone Chamber requires 5 Copper Coin per hour.

But Han Dong was still willing to spend the money so that Chen Li could grow... If he ran out of money, he could just borrow some from Brother Demps.

When the Stone Chamber was pushed open.

Miss Chen Li, with black hair and red clothes, was floating in mid-air. The Yin Energy in the Stone Chamber was rotating slightly around Chen Li, and some of the Yin Energy was absorbed into Chen Li's body.

"Refining Yin Energy"

"Mr. Han Dong!"

Upon seeing Han Dong enter, Chen Li slowly stopped absorbing the Yin Energy.

After her feet touched the ground, she immediately let her black hair, which had been covering her face, fall down her back.

Because of refining Yin Energy, Chen Li's skin became much fairer, or perhaps 'pale' would be a more accurate description.

Her aging rate has slowed down significantly, and her skin is cold and firm. Combined with Chen Li's rather terrifying and cold temperament, she gives off the feeling of a kind of older sister Female Ghost next door.

"After so much training, it's time for some real-world teaching... I'm lucky today, I've met a training opponent similar to you, Chen Li."

"Is it that impressive?"

"Learn as much as you can, the kind of skill that could get you killed if you're not careful."

"Um..."

Since letting go of her obsessions and abandoning everything from her original world, Chen Li has been determined to live here with Han Dong.

Having grown up in a small mountain village, burdened by long-standing resentment, Chen Li's personality is naturally different from that of ordinary girls...

Seeing Han Dong, her nominal master, grow stronger day by day, she absolutely did not want to become a burden.

A short while later, a message came from Senior Sister Zhen.

The sparring area is located deep within the Great Cemetery, in a special area called [Shadow Ghost Training Ground-2].

As you venture deeper into the Great Cemetery, you'll discover distinct changes in stratification.

"So the Great Cemetery was originally divided into upper and lower levels... The upper level was the management area for the undead, used to accumulate and settle Yin Energy, while the lower level was the actual teaching place for the Shadow Stream!"

Beyond the zombie management area illuminated by kerosene lamps, the area below offers no lighting, and there are clear signs at the Corridor Entrance.

[Shadow Stream Restricted Area, Illumination Strictly Prohibited]

It feels completely different from walking in a typical dark area.

The darkness here is teeming with unknown shadowy creatures, which could be human or ghosts, and most of them carry a certain degree of murderous intent, making it quite dangerous.

Although Han Dong was well aware that this place was under the jurisdiction of the Mysticism Department and that it was impossible for Knight-Errant to be killed... he remained vigilant and held a handful of yellow sand in his left hand to deal with any economic situation.

[Shadow Ghost Training Grounds-2]

Following the directional signs embedded in the wall, we finally arrived at the appointed location.

When Han Dong stepped into the training ground constructed of giant rocks.

One after another, blue will-o'-the-wisps floating in the air quickly lit up, completely illuminating the vast training area.

"This is your friend... or perhaps, one of your 'summoned creatures'?"

Senior Sister Zhen has a keen eye for people; she could tell at a glance that Chen Li definitely didn't belong in Holy City.

"I guess you could call her a summoned creature... I brought her to the Holy City, and she's been following me secretly ever since."

She and Senior Sister Zhen shared some similarities in personality, and she hoped to learn some assassination techniques from her.

"Bring it on."

Senior Sister Zhen didn't intend to waste any more words; she just wanted to teach this junior a lesson before he left school.

"Your eyes seem quite special... I'll close them for you now."

Instead of immediately using any assassination skills, Senior Sister Zhen made contact between her palm and the dark shadow on the ground.

A secret scripture of shadow flow then unfolded.

Combined with the shadows in the current training area, a chain of shadows was formed and acted directly on Han Dong's forehead.

A dark mark appeared around the center of the forehead, directly sealing off the "Lesser Demon Eye".

"It even has this kind of containment capability!?"

This was the first time Han Dong had encountered a situation where the Lesser Demon Eye could not be driven properly.

This is Senior Sister Zhen's home turf, not to mention that Senior Sister Zhen is best at blending into the shadows. If you can't catch the target... you're bound to lose.

Just as the Lesser Demon Eye was Complete Lockdown, Senior Sister Zhen 'sinked' and merged with her shadow.

"Duoze Crow!!"

Gaa!

Ordinary conclusion.

Han Dong couldn't use his pollution abilities in front of Senior Sister Zhen, and he certainly couldn't enter "Crow Person Form".

The purpose of calling out to Duoze Crow is merely to establish Shallow Layer alliance.

Using the crow's eyes to enhance my vision, I tried my best to capture the figure of Senior Sister Zhen.

"Chen Li ...this is the skill I want you to learn: complete stealth! This level of skill is a prerequisite for sneak attacks and assassinations."

"Okay... be careful!"

About a dozen dark figures resembling Senior Sister Zhen appeared simultaneously and launched a fierce attack on Han Dong and his companion.

"These Shadow Clone aren't very strong. You hold them off... I'll go find her real body."

Han Dong focused intently on observation, making no defensive moves and completely trusting Chen Li.

Chen Li sliced through all the incoming Shadow Clone, with only one Shadow Clone slashing Han Dong's cheek before being swiftly killed by Chen Li.

But... things don't seem good.

Each time a Shadow Clone is killed, the shattered afterimage will merge back into the darkness, and a brand new clone will appear.

It's endless, and it won't even take away a bit of Senior Sister Zhen's energy. If this continues, it will eventually exhaust Han Dong and Chen Li's physical strength.

"Senior Sister Zhen has reached the level of Formal Knight, she is indeed difficult to deal with."

Even if it's integrated into the crow's eye, it's not as useful as the Demon Eye... Senior Sister Zhen's Stealth Ability is too superb; as long as she doesn't make a move, she's basically impossible to find.

Since she doesn't seem inclined to move, I'll take the initiative and get her moving.

Han Dong braced himself on the ground with both hands.

In an instant, the geological structure of the training ground began to undergo fundamental changes.