Battle Through the Heavens: Han Feng Here, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao Chapter 621
Han Feng froze for a moment. Looking into Fire Spirit's clear, bright eyes, he seemed to see the reflection of his younger self within them—gentle yet resolute.
He smiled softly, but his tone was utterly serious. "Then I will not betray your trust."
The corners of Fire Spirit's lips lifted slightly. She pressed her lips together and smiled, saying no more. She simply sat quietly beside him as the two watched the evening glow spread across the Flame Domain shoulder to shoulder.
Between heaven and earth, light and flame surged like tides, crimson clouds rolling overhead. An indescribable understanding quietly took root in their hearts, like two flames lightly entwining in the wind—never spoken aloud, yet already burning hot.
Night fell, and Han Feng returned to the guest hall. The moment he stepped into the courtyard, he sensed someone waiting inside.
He entered the hall. No lamps had been lit, yet faint firelight flickered within. A figure stood before the bed, long hair draped over his shoulders. His aura was as steady as a mountain, carrying an oppressive force, though without any hostility.
"Since you have come, why hide yourself?" Han Feng asked calmly, his gaze sharp as fire.
The man turned around. His face was stern and resolute, his eyes as deep and composed as blazing flames. It was Yan Hao, one of the Flame Clan's most highly respected elders.
Han Feng knew of him. Gu Yuan's intelligence had mentioned him, and Han Feng had seen him at the previous assembly as well. He had been among those seated at the very front.
Yan Hao, known as the Scarlet Flame Profound Sovereign, was one of the Flame Clan's most influential elders and the guardian of Fire Spirit's branch.
"Vermilion Bird, I trust you have been well," Yan Hao