Chapter 41 The Dark Cult's Counterattack

Since the establishment of the Soul Master World Alliance, Qin Feng and his companions have been busy with alliance affairs and personal cultivation. However, the situation that had just stabilized was once again turbulent because of an urgent intelligence. The intelligence showed that the Dark Cult did not stop because of the previous failure. They secretly gathered a large number of forces and prepared to launch a large-scale counterattack.

This news put the entire alliance into a state of tension again. Vice President Feng Jian immediately convened an emergency meeting of leaders of various forces to discuss how to deal with this imminent crisis.

"We have just united and have not had time to launch a full-scale operation, but the Dark Cult is already preparing to counterattack. Their speed and organizational capabilities far exceed our previous expectations." Feng Jian said at the meeting, with obvious worry in his tone.

Ling Tian also expressed his opinion at the meeting: "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative to disrupt their plans."

Qin Feng agreed: "We need to grasp the enemy's movements, understand their plans and weaknesses. Only in this way can we formulate an effective counterattack strategy."

After some discussion, the alliance decided to send a reconnaissance team to the secret gathering place of the Dark Cult to find out their action plan. Qin Feng and Ling Tian volunteered to lead the reconnaissance team to carry out this dangerous mission.

The reconnaissance team consists of Qin Feng, Ling Tian and several powerful allies. Their goal is a secret gathering point of the Dark Cult. According to intelligence, this gathering point is located in a misty mountain range with complex terrain, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Qin Feng and Ling Tian led the team to move forward quietly under the cover of night. Although the surrounding environment was gloomy and terrifying, everyone remained highly vigilant. They knew the importance of this mission and understood that once exposed, the consequences would be disastrous.

"The atmosphere here is very strange, everyone be careful." Ling Tian warned in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

As they went deeper, the fog around them became thicker and thicker, as if the whole world was swallowed by darkness. Qin Feng clenched the Dragon Shadow Sword and felt the faint vibration coming from the sword, as if warning of some impending danger.

"We may have entered their defense range." Qin Feng said, his voice low and calm.

Just as the reconnaissance team was about to move forward, a strange spiritual power fluctuation suddenly came from the front. Qin Feng and Ling Tian immediately stopped and hid behind a nearby rock to observe the movement ahead.

"It's an enemy patrol. It seems we have arrived at the right time." Ling Tian said after observing for a while, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Qin Feng nodded: "We can't be discovered by them, otherwise it will alert the enemy."

Under the covert operation of the reconnaissance team, they finally found the gathering point of the Dark Cult. This gathering point was hidden deep in the mountains and was protected by a huge formation. A large number of Dark Cult members gathered in the formation, and they were nervously preparing for some kind of large-scale ceremony.

"It seems that they are planning a large-scale attack, and the target may be our alliance." Ling Tian said after observing for a while, his expression was extremely serious.

Qin Feng nodded: "That's right, and it seems that they are fully prepared. We must bring this information back as soon as possible."

However, just as the reconnaissance team was about to evacuate, the spiritual power fluctuations in the formation suddenly became extremely strong, as if some powerful force was gathering. Qin Feng and Ling Tian immediately realized that the dark sect might have started some terrible ritual.

"We must stop them and not let them complete this ritual!" Ling Tian said decisively. His spiritual power began to condense, ready to launch an attack at any time.

Qin Feng also agreed with Ling Tian's opinion: "We can't let them succeed, but we must act quickly, otherwise we will be trapped here."

Led by Qin Feng and Ling Tian, ​​the reconnaissance team quickly launched a raid. They concentrated all their efforts and attacked the core area of ​​the formation, trying to destroy the ritual of the dark sect in the shortest possible time.

However, the dark sect's defense was extremely tight, and the reconnaissance team's actions were soon exposed, and the enemy quickly organized a counterattack. The two sides launched a fierce battle inside the formation, and the spiritual power intertwined in the air, and the whole space seemed to be trembling.

Qin Feng's Dragon Shadow Sword showed great destructive power in the battle, and every attack was accompanied by the power of thunder, shocking the enemy. However, the number of enemies was large, and under the blessing of the dark power, they were extremely tenacious.

"We have to destroy the formation quickly, otherwise we will be surrounded by them!" Ling Tian shouted, his fire power raging on the battlefield, trying to buy more time for the reconnaissance team.

Although the reconnaissance team's offensive was fierce, the defense of the formation was extremely strong, and it was difficult for Qin Feng and his team to break through the core in a short period of time. The counterattack of the dark sect became more and more fierce, and the reconnaissance team gradually fell into trouble.

"We must retreat, we can't go on!" Qin Feng gave the order decisively. He realized that continuing to fight would only put the entire team in a desperate situation.

Under Qin Feng's command, the reconnaissance team quickly adjusted their strategy and began to retreat. However, the enemy's pursuit was extremely fierce, and Qin Feng and Ling Tian had to do their best to cover the team's safe evacuation.

The retreat was a heavy price to pay for the reconnaissance team. Although they successfully brought back intelligence, several members were seriously injured in the battle, and one died of his injuries.

Qin Feng felt his heart filled with guilt and grief. He knew that these sacrifices were for the safety of the entire alliance, but he still couldn't let it go.

"This is the cruelty of war. Every action may bring irreparable losses." Ling Tian said to Qin Feng on the way back, with a hint of heaviness in his tone.

Qin Feng nodded silently. He knew that Ling Tian was right, but this did not relieve the burden in his heart.

When Qin Feng and the reconnaissance team returned to the Soul Master Academy, they immediately reported the intelligence to Vice President Feng Jian and the leaders of various forces. The atmosphere in the conference room was extremely solemn, and everyone realized the seriousness of this crisis.

"The Dark Cult is targeting our alliance, and their attack may be fully launched in a short time." Qin Feng said in his report, his voice firm and calm.

Feng Jian thought deeply for a moment, then said: "We must quickly adjust our strategy, strengthen our defense, and send out more reconnaissance teams to closely monitor the enemy's movements."

Leaders of various forces expressed their support. They decided to take immediate action to strengthen the alliance's defense capabilities and formulate a series of emergency plans to deal with possible emergencies.

"We can't let anyone sacrifice in vain." Ling Tian said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing great determination.

Qin Feng took a deep breath. He knew that the battle had just begun and the road ahead was still full of challenges. But no matter how difficult it was, he and his companions would continue to move forward firmly to protect the peace of the alliance and the entire soul master world.