Sneak Attack on the Sun Moon Empire, an Unexpected Development

Dai Hao stepped out of the darkness. He looked at Bai Fan, his voice trembling slightly.

"What is your name? Who exactly are you?"

Dai Hao already had an answer in his heart, but he did not dare believe it.

"Heh, haven't you already guessed?"

"My mother was Huo Yun'er. She died at the hands of your White Tiger Duke's Estate."

Dai Hao's pupils lost focus, and his fingers trembled.

"Yun'er is dead?"

His voice was filled with disbelief.

"Heh, as expected of the great White Tiger Duke. You really know how to put on an act. Why pretend to be so devoted? You disgust me."

"No, I wasn't acting. I truly didn't know Yun'er had passed away."

Dai Hao defended himself emotionally, having completely lost a general's composure.

A piercing pain suddenly shot through Bai Fan's head. His earlier venting, coupled with the small trace of familial affection he felt for Dai Luoli, had already caused his emotions to take on a tangible form. Now that he had encountered Dai Hao, his enemy, those emotions fully materialized. The invisible became visible, and his emotions were like demons in the darkness, seeking to devour Bai Fan, their host, and turn him into their slave.

The Evil Cold Demon Flame helped Bai Fan resist the emotions' devouring, easing his headache somewhat.

Dai Hao wanted to step forward and show concern for Bai Fan, but he did not know how to begin.

Bai Fan forced himself to his feet despite his muddled mind.

"Dai Hao, remember this. Once the war ends, I will come to settle the score with your White Tiger Duke's Estate. None of you will escape. You must pay for my mother's death!"

Afterward, Bai Fan supported his head with one hand and staggered away.

Watching Bai Fan's desolate