Later that day, as Zhang Han and Mengmeng walked home, he felt it again—the ripple of energy. But this time, it was closer, sharper, and accompanied by an unmistakable sense of hostility. Zhang Han’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the area, his protective instincts kicking in.

A man stepped out from the shadows of a nearby alley. He was tall and muscular, his eyes glowing faintly with an unnatural light. “Sky Sovereign,” the man said, his voice low and menacing. “So, you’ve returned.”

Zhang Han placed Mengmeng behind him, his body tense. “You’ve got the wrong person,” he said calmly. The man smirked. “Don’t play dumb. We’ve been searching for you. The realms haven’t forgotten, and neither have I.”

Before Zhang Han could respond, the man lunged. Zhang Han reacted instinctively, his hand shooting out to deflect the attack. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, causing Mengmeng to cry out in fear. “Stay back, sweetheart,” Zhang Han said, his voice steady despite the chaos.

The fight was brief but intense. Zhang Han’s movements were fluid and precise, his years of training as the Sky Sovereign evident in every strike. Within moments, the man lay unconscious at his feet. Zhang Han picked up Mengmeng, who clung to him tightly, her tears soaking his shirt. “It’s okay,” he whispered, kissing her forehead. “Daddy’s here. Daddy will always keep you safe.”Later that day, as Zhang Han and Mengmeng walked home, he felt it again—the ripple of energy. But this time, it was closer, sharper, and accompanied by an unmistakable sense of hostility. Zhang Han’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the area, his protective instincts kicking in.

A man stepped out from the shadows of a nearby alley. He was tall and muscular, his eyes glowing faintly with an unnatural light. “Sky Sovereign,” the man said, his voice low and menacing. “So, you’ve returned.”

Zhang Han placed Mengmeng behind him, his body tense. “You’ve got the wrong person,” he said calmly. The man smirked. “Don’t play dumb. We’ve been searching for you. The realms haven’t forgotten, and neither have I.”

Before Zhang Han could respond, the man lunged. Zhang Han reacted instinctively, his hand shooting out to deflect the attack. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, causing Mengmeng to cry out in fear. “Stay back, sweetheart,” Zhang Han said, his voice steady despite the chaos.

The fight was brief but intense. Zhang Han’s movements were fluid and precise, his years of training as the Sky Sovereign evident in every strike. Within moments, the man lay unconscious at his feet. Zhang Han picked up Mengmeng, who clung to him tightly, her tears soaking his shirt. “It’s okay,” he whispered, kissing her forehead. “Daddy’s here. Daddy will always keep you safe.”Later that day, as Zhang Han and Mengmeng walked home, he felt it again—the ripple of energy. But this time, it was closer, sharper, and accompanied by an unmistakable sense of hostility. Zhang Han’s eyes narrowed as he scanned the area, his protective instincts kicking in.

A man stepped out from the shadows of a nearby alley. He was tall and muscular, his eyes glowing faintly with an unnatural light. “Sky Sovereign,” the man said, his voice low and menacing. “So, you’ve returned.”

Zhang Han placed Mengmeng behind him, his body tense. “You’ve got the wrong person,” he said calmly. The man smirked. “Don’t play dumb. We’ve been searching for you. The realms haven’t forgotten, and neither have I.”

Before Zhang Han could respond, the man lunged. Zhang Han reacted instinctively, his hand shooting out to deflect the attack. The impact sent a shockwave through the air, causing Mengmeng to cry out in fear. “Stay back, sweetheart,” Zhang Han said, his voice steady despite the chaos.

The fight was brief but intense. Zhang Han’s movements were fluid and precise, his years of training as the Sky Sovereign evident in every strike. Within moments, the man lay unconscious at his feet. Zhang Han picked up Mengmeng, who clung to him tightly, her tears soaking his shirt. “It’s okay,” he whispered, kissing her forehead. “Daddy’s here. Daddy will always keep you safe.”

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