Furthermore, Nangong Changhe used strategy, just intending to defeat me with wit, never thought of murder, seems to have some principles, in contrast, you all fall short.

I think I understand why Nangong Changhe was the former Sect Leader of Guimou; each of you brags but can't compare to Nangong Changhe.

I used to look down on the scheming Nangong Changhe, but now after seeing you, I realize without comparison there's no hurt, your frames fall short compared to him."

Mr. Han was infuriated at these words.

"Ling Zhenfei, what do you understand? Nangong Changhe was hesitant and cowardly, he became Sect Leader by sheer luck, none of us brothers could submit to him. You say his strategies are good because you haven't met me yet."

Ling Zhenfei replied: "Alright then, tell me, what exactly is good about your strategy."

The people of Guimou are all sinister, Ling Zhenfei just wanted to know what Mr. Han had done to deal with him.

Mr. Han said: "Fine, let me continue. You didn't want to return this morning, so I sent a notice to the Xi Shan Restaurant knowing you'd definitely come, and sure enough, you did."

Ling Zhenfei found it amusing; even with Mr. Han's meticulous plan, there was a glaring weakness — he didn't even know what Ling Zhenfei looked like.

Although He Kun wore a mask and had a similar build, there were still many discrepancies.

Just find someone familiar with Ling Zhenfei, and they'd immediately tell it wasn't him.

And there's Chunyu; He Kun came with Chunyu, why wouldn't he consider how Ling Zhenfei would be with Chunyu?

These are all obvious flaws, how could Mr. Han not notice them?

It's normal for Mr. Han not to know Ling Zhenfei, he isn't a fan, probably just saw a photo once, his subordinates are likely the same.

As for Chunyu, maybe they didn't even know who Chunyu was; anyway, Mr. Han seems unaware of this.

He Kun asked: "Then what about those police officers?"

This was He Kun's question; Ling Zhenfei was also quite curious.

Mr. Han said: "Very simple, we just preemptively took down two officers, dressed in their uniforms, got in their car, and met up with the real cops en route to the Xi Shan Restaurant, claiming we were reinforcements.

Ridiculous as it is, those cops were so easily deceived, didn't suspect a thing, although my guys' acting was indeed pretty good."

He Kun was stunned, saying: "No wonder, so that's how it is; the ones who came later were real cops, and you made those punks falsely claim I assaulted someone to get me taken away, right?"

Mr. Han chuckled and said: "It's quite evident, my plan was a great success."

Ling Zhenfei asked: "I really can't figure it out, you went to such lengths to bring me here, what exactly are you planning? It's desolate here; even if I killed you, no one would find out."

Mr. Han said: "You're wrong; it's if we killed you, no one would find out."

Ling Zhenfei said: "As always, with your current strength, killing me is very difficult, so I'm curious where your confidence comes from."

Mr. Han laughed and said: "You think power is everything in this society? Let me tell you, if I wanted to kill you now, it'd be too easy."

Ling Zhenfei said: "Then what are you waiting for? Come kill me."

Mr. Han said: "No need to rush, Ling Zhenfei, let me ask you, if I could easily kill you now, would you hand over the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map?"

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said: "Even if you could kill me right now, you'd get nothing from me."

Mr. Han sighed and said: "Seems like I'll just have to search you thoroughly once I've killed you."

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said: "Alright, go ahead and kill me then."

Mr. Han suddenly looked up at the sky, and Ling Zhenfei followed. He immediately felt alarmed.

It turned out something was happening in the sky; originally a bright sun was now partially obscured by another circular body.

Ling Zhenfei, having learned this since childhood, knew the shadow was the Moon, and a solar eclipse was about to occur.

A solar eclipse is when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a straight line.

The Moon perfectly blocks the sunlight, plunging Earth into darkness.

Ling Zhenfei had seen solar eclipses before, with variations like total or partial, but this one felt different.

He recalled a news report — this was a total solar eclipse — the Provincial City was the best place to view it.

But why did Mr. Han suddenly look at the sun?

By now, the sun was partially covered by the Moon, happening quite swiftly.

"What is your purpose, say it."

Mr. Han chuckled and said: "Ling Zhenfei, you're truly ignorant; facing death, yet not realizing it."

Ling Zhenfei was genuinely perplexed, saying: "How am I facing death?" This was something Ling Zhenfei had He Kun ask.

But right after the question was asked, Ling Zhenfei sensed something was wrong, realizing his communication with He Kun was through a soul connection.

However, their connection suddenly severed.

Clearly, He Kun noticed this too, subconsciously glancing in Ling Zhenfei's direction.

Now the sun was half-obscured, and the light noticeably dimmed.

Mr. Han laughed and said: "Did you think I just spontaneously brought you to a construction site? Truth is, preparations were made here a day ago.

Underneath you lies the Dark Rune Array I buried long ago; do you see the twelve people around you? Positioned according to the Twelve Star Constellations.

You should be feeling it now, right? Feeling weak all over? If you sense it with Northern Spiritual Energy, you'll find you can't muster any energy."

Ling Zhenfei quickly looked at He Kun, indeed seeing He Kun's Northern Spiritual Energy rapidly dissipating.

Mr. Han, seeing He Kun's expression, knew he was absolutely correct, continuing: "Of course, my dark rune array isn't easily successful.

The key is timing and environment; with darkness descending, it's the perfect time for this Dark Rune Array's influence. No matter your Realm of Reaching Wisdom, even in Pursue Heart or Traceless State, it's useless.

Once caught in this formation, you're completely helpless, hard to even move, if you don't believe it, try taking a couple of steps forward."

By now, the sun was mostly covered, with only a sliver of light left, glaringly bright.

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