Indeed, reality appeared to prove that his cautious methods were not misguided.
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By night, it was still after midnight.
A vast, formidable spiritual might, accompanied by an enchanting, brilliant streak of light akin to a flaming meteor, instantly flew over from a remote distance, momentarily squeezing the air into several semi-circular explosion patterns, carrying a horrifying, whistle-like sound wave from far away.
In the forest, Chen Dengming jolted awake from his semi-meditative sleep state and immediately clambered out of the cabin.
He was just about to use his Heavenly Vision, but instinctively felt that this might alert the other party. He immediately refocused his mind toward his other incarnation and let it inside the border city use the Heavenly Vision for observation.
His incarnation just managed to make out a fierce streak of light like a meteor outside the city when an icy and poisonous voice swept across the city, overwhelming the chorus of roaring noises.