Chapter 11: Shadow Emerges

After Qin Feng and his team returned from the ancient battlefield ruins, they clearly felt that the atmosphere in the academy was a little unusual. The usually lively training ground became much quieter, and the students were talking in low voices, looking nervous.

"Do you feel that things in the academy are a little weird recently?" Ye Li asked in a low voice, and her frost fox also seemed a little uneasy.

"Yeah, everyone seems very anxious." Zhang Meng nodded, "After we came back, even Vice President Feng Jian didn't show up."

"Let's go find the vice-president, maybe he can explain everything." Qin Feng decided to find out the situation in the academy first.

Qin Feng and his friends arrived at the vice president's office, only to find that Vice President Feng Jian looked serious, as if he was thinking about something important.

"Vice Dean, we have just returned from the ruins. Did anything happen in the academy?" Qin Feng asked straight to the point.

Feng Jian was silent for a moment, then sighed: "It seems that you have noticed that there are indeed some problems within the academy. Some instructors and senior students have disappeared one after another. We suspect it is a conspiracy of the dark sect."

"The Dark Cult is here again?" Chu Tian frowned. "We have encountered them before. What do they want to do this time?"

"Their target has always been the core strength of the academy, especially young spirit masters like you who are gifted with extraordinary talents." Feng Jian's tone revealed a hint of worry, "Your growth threatens their plans."

Qin Feng realized the seriousness of the situation and said firmly: "We will not back down. No matter what their plan is, we will stop them."

"You have to be careful. The dark sect has various methods. The academy's security will be stricter recently. You should not act alone for the time being." Feng Jian warned.

In order to find out the layout of the Dark Sect in the academy, Qin Feng and his partners decided to investigate secretly. One night, they sneaked into the archives of the academy, trying to find some clues.

"There may be the information we need here." Ye Li said softly, her frost fox standing guard at the door.

They found several records in a pile of old files, showing that some of the students and instructors who had recently disappeared had been active in a mysterious location near the academy. Qin Feng thought this clue was valuable and prepared to investigate further.

However, just as they were about to leave, a mentor who was usually close to them suddenly appeared, with a strange coldness in his eyes.

"What are you doing here?" the instructor asked coldly, and then a black soul ring appeared in his hand.

Qin Feng understood instantly: "You are from the Dark Sect!"

The instructor sneered: "Since you have discovered me, don't even think about leaving alive."

The battle was about to start. The instructor's martial spirit was a dark bat, whose ability was to manipulate shadows, hide itself in the dark, and launch deadly attacks. Qin Feng and his men quickly dispersed, trying to break his attack rhythm.

"He can use the shadow to hide himself, we must break this darkness!" Qin Feng shouted.

Ye Li's frost fox quickly released cold air, which suddenly lowered the temperature around it. Frost flickered in the cold air, gradually dispelling the shadow. Chu Tian and Zhang Meng were responsible for restraining the opponent and creating opportunities for Qin Feng.

"Now!" Qin Feng seized the opportunity and used the "Shadow Breaking Slash" from the Nine Styles of Dragon Shadow. A strong sword light tore through the mentor's defense and forced him out of the shadows.

The instructor looked horrified. He had not expected Qin Feng's sword skills to be so sharp. Just as he was about to retreat, Chu Tian and Zhang Meng had surrounded him, and Ye Li blocked his retreat.

"Tell us your plan!" Qin Feng asked sternly.

The mentor snorted coldly, and just as he was about to speak, he suddenly vomited blood and fell to the ground. A trace of pain flashed in his eyes, and it was obvious that he had been hit by the self-destruction spell of the dark sect.

"He was put under a silence spell." Ye Li said after checking, "It seems that the Dark Cult's methods are more sinister than we imagined."

Although the instructor did not provide more information, their findings were enough to show that there was a greater threat within the college. Qin Feng and his partners reported the situation to Vice President Feng Jian, and the college immediately strengthened its protective measures and began to investigate potential dangers within.

"We must hurry up and improve our strength. The Dark Sect will not give up." Qin Feng said to his companions.

They realized that the real challenge had just begun, and this battle was not only related to their personal safety, but also to the fate of the entire academy and even the soul master world.