"Attack R country first?" Dongfang Lin frowned slightly. "Why?"
Han Feng's eyes suddenly sharpened, as if starlight exploded deep within his pupils: "The crimes committed by R Country against China in modern times are countless and blood-stained." His voice unconsciously took on a metallic, cold hardness: "It's time to settle this deep-seated hatred."
The bamboo forest suddenly rustled and moved without wind, as if responding to the chilling aura in his words. Dongfang Wantang unconsciously hugged the jade slip in her arms tighter. She could feel the almost tangible anger emanating from Han Feng—it wasn't an ordinary emotional fluctuation, but a mental pressure infused with the power of stars.
Zhang Jingtian clapped his hands and laughed: "Excellent! Star Lord, your words are exactly what I was thinking. Those scoundrels in R Country have been making constant clandestine moves in recent years; they really need to be taught a lesson."
"Not only that," Han Feng said, his tone regaining its composure, "During our operation in R Country, I discovered a secret realm on the ground floor of the Ikegami family's laboratory..."
Dongfang Wantang's fingertips suddenly dug into the jade slip. A secret realm? A woman? Her thoughts drifted uncontrollably towards some ambiguous speculations, until she heard Han Feng's next words.
"Ikegami Aya and Mu Xiaoxiao are over there." Han Feng's gaze swept over everyone. "Ikegami Aya's eyes underwent a strange change back then, and Mu Xiaoxiao herself said that it was one of the important 'pieces' of their organization."
"Ikegami Aya?" Dongfang Lin asked thoughtfully. "Is she the little girl from the Ikegami family who possesses the 'Tsukuyomi Eye'?"
Dongfang Wantang's tense shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly. So it was to investigate that woman with heterochromia... no... she quietly cut off her absurd thought.
"Exactly." Han Feng nodded. "If we can figure out the reason for her eye mutation first, it will be of great benefit to our subsequent fight against the Moon Goddess Organization."
A glint of light flashed in Zhang Jingtian's eyes: "Does the Star Lord mean that this trip can both settle old scores and obtain crucial intelligence? Kill two birds with one stone!"
Han Feng's lips curled into a cold smile: "The Ikegami family is currently leaderless, at its most vulnerable. As for the Makino and Miyamoto families..." He looked at Dongfang Wantang, "Wantang's divination can help us avoid the trap."
Upon being called upon, Dongfang Wantang immediately straightened her back, the jade slip in her palm glowing faintly: "I've deduced the best route for your operation, so you can avoid unnecessary trouble during the operation."
Han Feng nodded slightly, quite satisfied with Dongfang Wantang's quick wit. The girl sat upright, her slender fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the star chart, which gleamed with a jade-like luster under the light.
"Star Lord, when shall we act?" Dongfang Lin asked, stroking his chin, his eyes gleaming. The head of the Dongfang family was currently filled with fighting spirit, eager to lead his troops to wipe out the strongholds of those overseas forces.
Han Feng raised his palm and pressed down, causing ripples in the stellar energy flowing around him, slightly stagnating the spiritual energy in the entire secret chamber. The pressure of his recent breakthrough to the Great Dao Realm made Dongfang Lin and Zhang Jingtian involuntarily hold their breath.
"No rush." Han Feng's voice was as still as a deep pool. "First, have all the powerful families gather their elite forces. Until then—" He glanced at the two men, his gaze carrying an undeniable authority, "No one is to act rashly."
Zhang Jingtian nodded thoughtfully: "The Star Lord has considered everything carefully. A hasty attack could lead to an ambush."
"Besides..." Han Feng condensed a wisp of starlight at his fingertips, transforming it into a miniature star map in his palm. "I've just entered the Great Dao Realm and need over a month to stabilize my cultivation." The seven main stars in the star map suddenly brightened, forming a profound array. "A month from now, it will be the time when the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is at its peak. At that time, our actions will be twice as effective."
He didn't mention that he needed to hone his combat skills to perfection in the Tower of Babel in the cultivation space for a month, so that he would have the strength to fight any opponent, even if extraterrestrial forces really descended upon Blue Star.
Dongfang Lin and Zhang Jingtian exchanged a glance, then simultaneously cupped their hands in greeting: "We respectfully obey the Star Lord's command."
Han Feng rose with a flick of his sleeve, starlight swirling around his robes: "Those traitors captured today, deal with them as previously agreed. As for the representatives of the various families..." A smile played on his lips, "They will remain in the Eastern Family's secret realm as guests for two days. Once we begin to deal with the betraying families, they will be sent back."
"Brilliant plan!" Dongfang Lin exclaimed, slapping the table in admiration. "This will prevent the news from leaking out and catch those traitorous families off guard!"
Outside the window, a crescent moon climbed onto the treetops. Han Feng suddenly thought of Liu Xiaoran, his brother-in-law, who should have already returned to the family with the Liu family's cultivation stones. With his talent, his cultivation must have greatly improved during this time.
"Dongfang Xun." Han Feng turned to Dongfang Xun, "I'd like to trouble you to make a trip to the Liu family and invite Liu Xiaoran to join the alliance." He flicked a wisp of starlight from his fingertip, which condensed in the air into a willow leaf-shaped token, "Give this to him, and he will understand."
Dongfang Xun accepted the Starlight Willow Leaf with both hands, feeling a cool sensation in his palms: "Alright, I'll set off in a moment."
After giving his instructions, Han Feng nodded slightly to everyone and turned to walk towards the exit of the secret realm. Dongfang Wantang immediately picked up the star chart and followed, her skirt rippling like silver waves in the moonlight. The two figures, one in front of the other, stretched long on the bluestone path, like a traditional Chinese ink painting.
"Star Lord..." Reaching a secluded spot, Dongfang Wantang suddenly called out softly, "Are you going to a tower to cultivate?"
Han Feng paused slightly, looking at the girl beside him with surprise. Dongfang Wantang smiled and pointed to the star chart in her arms: "I saw this while doing my calculations just now. You were cultivating in a small tower..."
"Shh." Han Feng put his index finger to his lips, but his eyes held an approving smile. The girl's astrological skills were indeed beyond imagination, but what she didn't know was that the Tower of Babel within the cultivation space was just a dilapidated wooden hut.
At the exit of the secret realm, the branches of a thousand-year-old pine tree rustled in the night wind. Han Feng stopped and gazed at the starry sky, then suddenly asked, "Wantang, do you know why I waited a month?"
Dongfang Wantang blinked: "Wasn't it to stabilize your cultivation level?"
"Yes, and not entirely." Han Feng reached out and caught a falling pine needle. As starlight swirled, the needle transformed into specks of fluorescent light and vanished. "I need to make sure those traitors are fully prepared, to lure out the big fish behind the scenes..."
Dongfang Wantang gasped, then her bright eyes gleamed with a strange light: "You mean... to wipe out all those overseas forces in one fell swoop?"
Han Feng smiled but didn't answer, only raising his hand to gently stroke the top of the girl's head. This intimate gesture made Dongfang Wantang's cheeks instantly turn red, and the star chart in her arms emitted a soft hum.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com