After the four collided, a dense white mist erupted and lingered for a long time. Li Zhu stared at where the mist hung, wearing the same expression and frown.
After a few breaths, the white mist gradually dispersed. What it revealed, however, was not the corpses of the four people, but four wooden stakes!
Li Zhu's eyes shifted. Ye Han and the other four suddenly appeared atop another large tree behind Li Zhu. Their expressions changed, yet they all looked at Li Zhu mockingly.
Li Zhu did not move, but he calmly turned sideways to look at the four of them, his eyes filled with killing intent. "I'm in a bad mood right now. If you come at me again... I won't hold back!"
Night had fallen, yet a boat still drifted at sea. At its bow hung a lamp giving off a dim light.
At midnight, thick fog blanketed the sea, making it difficult to distinguish directions. At this moment, the dim oil lamp served its purpose. Not only did it warm the emptiness and chill in the hearts of those aboard, but it also guided their way like a lighthouse.
A man stood on the boat. The dense fog made it difficult to make out his appearance.
"It seems that this person came out of nowhere. In just over half a year, he has made such a name for himself, and his strength is formidable. Even he was no match for him..."
The man murmured softly, then finally raised his head to look at the sky shrouded in layers of mist. Despite the fog, he could still see the moon hanging overhead.
"But... if Nagato's persuasion fails or affects the plan, I'll handle it myself. Regardless of status or strength, so, Mirai, I hope you make the right