Kyoto in the early morning, shrouded in mist.
The streets and alleys are picturesquely quiet, with the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence.
The light mist is like a veil, gently covering the ancient buildings and winding streets, adding a mysterious and peaceful atmosphere to the entire city.
Li Ming and Lingzi were walking on a forest path.
Their figures were looming in the mist.
Li Ming's steps were steady and firm, and his eyes revealed a kind of perseverance and determination.
Ayako followed closely behind him, her eyes full of nervousness and uneasiness.
The two of them sneaked towards the Amaterasu stronghold, but the atmosphere between them seemed a bit heavy.
Ayako's heart is full of doubts and uneasiness. She doesn't know what Li Ming's true identity is, and she doesn't know where their future will go.
Li Ming, on the other hand, was immersed in his own thoughts, with only the flame of revenge burning in his heart.
"Master..." Ayako finally spoke, with a hint of hesitation in her tone.
Her voice was particularly clear on the quiet forest path, as if breaking the spell of tranquility.
Li Ming stopped and turned around to look at her: "What's wrong?"
There was a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if he didn't understand why Ayako spoke at this time.
"Who are you?" Ayako's eyes were full of confusion, anxiety and expectation.
She is eager to know Li Ming's true identity and where their future will go.
"Your abilities are far beyond ordinary people. I even suspect that you are not an ordinary human being. You are hunting Sakura Snow Qiankage, but you never told me why. Who are we fighting for?"
Li Ming frowned slightly and was silent for a moment.
He was not surprised that Ayako would have such questions. Since she followed him, his actions and purposes have always seemed mysterious.
He knew that he could no longer hide it, he had to give Ayako an answer.
"My identity...is not important." Li Ming spoke in a low tone, with a sense of helplessness and exhaustion in his voice.
"I am chasing Sakura Snow Chikage for revenge."
"Revenge?" Ayako frowned, her eyes full of doubts and confusion.
"What exactly did she do to you?"
"She killed the most important person to me." Li Ming's eyes flashed with pain, but it was quickly covered up by indifference.
There was a deep hatred and sadness in his voice, as if he was recalling that unbearable past.
"That's all."
Ayako did not continue to ask.
Although Li Ming's answer was vague, she could feel his firmness.
This man shoulders a heavy hatred and mission, and I am just a small helper on his road to revenge.
She knew that she could not continue to ask questions, and she had to respect Li Ming's choice.
Although she still had doubts in her heart, Ayako chose to suppress the complicated emotions in her heart.
She recalled the several times Li Ming saved her life, and her gratitude gradually took over.
She knew that she couldn't betray Li Ming, she had to go on with him.
"I won't ask again." Ayako said softly, her voice revealing a firmness and determination.
"Whatever your purpose is, I will continue to assist you."
Li Ming nodded, a rare softness flashing across his face.
He knew that Ayako was a kind and brave girl, and her choice made him feel gratified and moved.
He knows that their future is full of dangers and challenges, but he also believes that as long as they work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties.
The two continued walking and unknowingly entered a remote forest area.
The trees here are tall and leafy, and the sunlight is almost blocked, and there is a cold atmosphere in the air.
The dense woods seem like a huge maze that makes people get lost in it.
"This place...isn't like an ordinary forest area." Ayako whispered, her hand unconsciously clenching the dagger.
There was a tension and uneasiness in her voice, as if she sensed danger here.
Her eyes were full of vigilance, scanning her surroundings.
Li Ming did not respond, but his eyes became more alert.
He could feel that the atmosphere around him was changing subtly.
There was a keenness and vigilance in his eyes, as if he could discern all dangers.
He knew that they had entered the enemy's trap and must deal with it carefully.
Suddenly, the sunlight in the sky seemed to be swallowed up, and the entire forest area quickly fell into deep darkness.
The darkness spread quickly like ink, making it impossible to see clearly the surrounding environment.
"Enemy attack!" Li Ming shouted and quickly protected Ayako.
There was a decisiveness and firmness in his voice, as if he was telling Ayako that he would protect her safety.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, scanning the darkness around him.
In the darkness, a low and cold voice came: "Li Ming, I finally see you."
There was a sense of pride and ridicule in that voice, as if victory was already within reach.
The sound seemed to come from hell, making people shudder.
The owner of the voice slowly appeared, his figure seemed to be condensed from the darkness.
This man was slender, with a cold aura surrounding him, and his eyes shone like a wild beast.
There was a cruelty and coldness in his eyes, as if he could see into people's souls.
"Soei, SS-level transcendent, came here just for you." The man said indifferently, with a strong murderous intention in his tone.
There was a kind of confidence and arrogance in his voice, as if he had forgotten how powerful his opponent was.
Li Ming's eyes narrowed slightly.
He had heard of Souei, a top killer of the Freemasonry whose ability was to manipulate black shadows to form entities.
He had seen in the intelligence that this person's mission completion rate was almost 100%.
He knew that today's battle would be very difficult.
"The minions of the Freemasonry are indeed here." Li Ming said coldly, assuming a fighting posture.
There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if telling Souei that he would not give in easily.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, ready to deal with Souei's attack at any time.
Souei chuckled, and with a wave of his hand, the surrounding black shadows quickly rushed towards Li Ming and Ayako, like a group of hungry beasts, trying to devour them.
The black shadow spread quickly like a tide, making it impossible to escape.
Li Ming took action quickly, blasting a strong energy towards the black shadows, temporarily forcing them back.
His movements were as fast as lightning, and he launched a powerful attack instantly.
That energy was like a strong wind, quickly blowing away the black shadow, making people feel his powerful strength.
However, Souei's attacks did not stop.
With a slight movement of his fingers, the black shadows gathered again and turned into dozens of sharp blades, stabbing Li Ming from all directions.
The black shadow blade was like a poisonous snake, quickly stabbing Li Ming, making it impossible for anyone to avoid it.
"Ayako, be careful!" Li Ming shouted, and quickly stood in front of Ayako.
There was a decisiveness and firmness in his voice, as if he was telling Ayako that he would protect her safety.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, ready to deal with Souei's attack at any time.
He waved his hands, and his energy was like a shield to protect the two of them, but these black figures seemed to be alive, quickly bypassing the barrier and sneaking up from behind.
The black shadow was like a ghost, quickly bypassing Li Ming's defense and making it undetectable.
"Ah!" Ayako exclaimed softly, and her arm was scratched by a black shadow.
There was pain and fear in her voice, as if she had felt the threat of death. Her eyes were full of fear and anxiety, and she didn't know what to do.
"It's just a fight between trapped beasts." Sogying sneered, "In my domain, you can only die."
There was a sense of pride and sarcasm in his voice, as if he was already winning.
There was a cruelty and coldness in his eyes, as if he could see into people's souls.
Li Ming's eyes turned cold, and he suddenly exerted his strength, tearing through the surrounding black shadows like a blade.
His movements were as fast as lightning, and he launched a powerful attack instantly.
That energy was like a strong wind, quickly blowing away the black shadow, making people feel his powerful strength.
However, this move did not pose any threat to Souei himself.
The other party was still standing there, with a mocking smile on his lips.
There was a kind of confidence and arrogance in his eyes, as if he had forgotten how powerful his opponent was.
"Master, he is too strong!" Ayako shouted anxiously.
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There was a kind of fear and uneasiness in her voice, as if she had felt the threat of death.
Her eyes were full of fear and anxiety, and she didn't know what to do.
"He is not strong, but cunning." Li Ming whispered, but his eyes did not flinch at all.
There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if telling Ayako that he would not give in easily.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, ready to deal with Souei's attack at any time.
Souei's attack struck again, this time, he directly targeted Ayako.
The black shadow wrapped around her limbs like chains, holding her firmly in place.
The black shadow was like a poisonous snake, quickly wrapping around Ayako, making it impossible to escape.
"Li Ming, do you choose to protect her or yourself?" Cang Ying asked jokingly.
There was a sense of pride and sarcasm in his voice, as if he was already winning.
There was a cruelty and coldness in his eyes, as if he could see into people's souls.
Li Ming's eyes flashed coldly.
He didn't answer, but rushed straight towards Souei at a speed that was dizzying.
His movements were as fast as lightning, and he rushed towards Souei in an instant, making it impossible to avoid.
Cang Ying barely dodged, but was still hit by Li Ming's fist, and took a few steps back in embarrassment.
There was a kind of fear and uneasiness in his eyes, as if he had felt the threat of death.
His body was shaking slightly, not knowing what to do.
"Hmph, it seems I underestimated you." Sogying said coldly.
He raised his hand, and the darkness around him deepened, and a suffocating sense of oppression filled the air.
There was a kind of anger and unwillingness in his voice, as if he had forgotten how powerful his opponent was.
"Ayako, hold on." Li Ming whispered, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes.
There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if he was telling Ayako that he would keep her safe.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, ready to deal with Souei's attack at any time.
At this critical moment, the genetic power in Li Ming's body was completely stimulated.
His body underwent subtle changes, the lines of his muscles became more distinct, and the light in his eyes became as sharp as a knife.
His body seemed to be filled with infinite power, making people feel his great strength.
Souei obviously noticed this change, and his expression wavered for the first time.
There was a kind of fear and uneasiness in his eyes, as if he had felt the threat of death.
His body was shaking slightly, not knowing what to do.
"How is that possible? You actually..." Before Cang Ying could finish his words, Li Ming appeared in front of him and punched out.
His movements were as fast as lightning, and he launched a powerful attack instantly.
That fist was so powerful that it seemed to be able to destroy everything.
This time, Souei was completely unable to dodge.
His body was shot straight away and hit a big tree hard, with the trunk breaking.
There was a kind of fear and unwillingness in his eyes, as if he couldn't believe that he was defeated so easily.
Souei gritted his teeth and stood up, blood seeping from the corners of his mouth.
He knew he couldn't go on any longer and decisively chose to retreat.
There was a kind of anger and unwillingness in his eyes, as if he had forgotten how powerful his opponent was.
"Li Ming, you win this time. But next time, you won't have such good luck." Cang Ying's figure gradually melted into the darkness and disappeared without a trace.
There was a kind of anger and unwillingness in his voice, as if he had forgotten how powerful his opponent was.
After the battle, Li Ming's body shook and he almost fell to the ground.
His body seemed to have been emptied out, without any strength left.
There was a look of exhaustion and weakness in his eyes, as if he had experienced a life-and-death battle.
"Master!" Ayako hurriedly supported him.
There was a concern and concern in her voice, as if she had forgotten about her wounds.
Her eyes were full of fear and anxiety, and she didn't know what to do.
Li Ming waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.
But Ayako could feel that his physical strength was approaching its limit.
His body was shaking slightly, as if he might collapse at any time.
"Why...you are so desperate?" Ayako's voice was choked with sobs, "Are you even willing to risk your own life to save me?"
There was a touch of emotion and gratitude in her voice, as if she had forgotten her wounds.
Her eyes were filled with tears and she didn't know what to do.
Li Ming raised his head and glanced at her, with a faint smile on his lips: "If I can't even protect my companions, what qualifications do I have to pursue revenge?"
There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if he was telling Ayako that he would keep her safe.
There was a kind of tenderness and care in his eyes, as if he had forgotten his wounds.
Ayako's heart trembled slightly.
She originally thought Li Ming was just a cold-blooded avenger, but at this moment, she saw another admirable quality in him.
She knew that she could no longer doubt Li Ming, and she had to go on with him.
"Master, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you before." Ayako whispered.
There was a sense of guilt and self-blame in her voice, as if she had forgotten her wounds.
Her eyes were filled with tears and she didn't know what to do.
Li Ming shook his head gently: "It's not important. The most important thing now is that we must find the Amaterasu's stronghold as soon as possible."
There was a firmness and determination in his voice, as if he was telling Ayako that they could no longer waste time.
There was a vigilance and vigilance in his eyes, ready to face the next challenge.
Ayako nodded, with determination in her eyes.
She knows that their future is full of dangers and challenges, but she also believes that as long as they work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties.
She knew that she could no longer doubt Li Ming, and she had to go on with him.
As the night grew darker, the forest area returned to silence.
But the two knew in their hearts that the shadow of Freemasonry had loomed over them, and danger was everywhere.
That silent night seemed like a huge trap from which no one could escape.
"Amaterasu..." Li Ming's eyes flashed. (End of chapter)