The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 20: The Growing Shadow

Han Feng spent the entire night cultivating, without rest. His body had already gotten used to the new hideout in the depths of the Misty Dark Mountains, where the dense fog concealed his presence.

But he knew he couldn't stay there forever.

The enemies were still searching for him, and with each passing day, it became riskier to stay in one place. If he wanted to keep advancing without drawing attention, he would need a disguise and a new environment where he could strengthen himself without raising suspicion.

While reflecting on this, he looked at the Dual Chaos Larva, which was now at Rank 2 thanks to his Celestial Transmutation Gu.

"I can improve my Gu without relying on external resources." This means that my growth will be constant, even without access to a sect or clan.

However, a thought crossed his mind.

And if he could infiltrate an organization and use its resources to grow even faster?

A New Strategy

Han Feng decided that he needed more information before making any decision.

His enemies were moving in the shadows, and he couldn't allow them to discover his true identity or his true level of power.

The best way to do this was to gather information without being noticed.

He activated his Celestial Veil Art, masking his aura and presence before departing.

Moving silently through the misty forest, Han Feng headed towards an area near the territory of some small cultivator organizations.

There were rumors that one of the local groups frequently recruited new members. If he could get in without drawing attention, he could strengthen himself in the shadows and obtain valuable resources.

The Valley of Bloody Mist

After a long journey, Han Feng arrived at the Valley of Blood Mist, a dangerous place known for its ambushes and the mercenary cultivators who gathered there.

Hiding in the shadows, he watched carefully.

In the center of the valley, a group of cultivators wearing black robes was arguing. Their expressions were cold and calculating. They belonged to the Black Moon Sect, an organization of cultivators specialized in stealth techniques and assassinations.

Han Feng listened attentively.

"The recruitment tests start tomorrow." Only the most skilled will survive.

A slight smile appeared on his face.

"If I infiltrate this cult, I can grow without drawing attention and obtain the necessary resources without revealing my true power."

But first, he needed to prepare.

Improving Your Skills

Han Feng returned to his temporary hideout and began refining his Celestial Transmutation Gu to further strengthen his concealment ability.

The process was delicate. Refining such a powerful Gu required extreme control, and any mistake could attract unwanted attention.

After hours of intense concentration, he felt a subtle change.

Now, his concealment technique had improved even further. His Qi was completely invisible to normal senses.

Even if a specialist tried to analyze it, they wouldn't find anything unusual.

This meant that, by infiltrating the Black Moon Sect, he could advance secretly without anyone noticing his real growth.

The Infiltration Begins

The next morning, Han Feng headed to the recruitment site of the Black Moon Sect.

The initial test was simple: a fight between the candidates. Only the strongest would be accepted.

Han Feng knew that he couldn't show his true power.

When his opponent charged at him, Han Feng used his speed and stealth techniques to appear as just an average cultivator, winning without drawing attention.

After a few rounds, he was accepted into the cult.

But he knew that this was just the first step.

Now, I needed to grow in the shadows and use the organization to strengthen myself even more.

When he finally revealed his true power, no one would be able to stop him.