### ** Chapter 31: The weight of Leadership **
The morning reached a soft mist that covered the mountains, bringing him an air of deceitful tranquility. Liang Feng was on the village courtyard, watching the cultivators who were prepared for the battle. Despite the determination on their faces, he could feel the tension in the air-a mixture of fear, hope and uncertainty.
He knew that this battle would be different from all the others. It was not just to protect the village; It was about protecting those who had become their new family. And in the center of all this, I was mei lin.
"Liang Feng," - called a family voice.
He turned and saw Mei Lin approaching, his spiritual fan in his hand and a serious expression on his face.
"We need to discuss the attack plan. Leaders are waiting for us."
Liang Feng waved her head, but her mind was still trapped for the reflections of the previous night.
"Mei Lin ... Do you think we're doing the right thing?"
She looked at him, her amber eyes shining with a soft light.
"What do you mean?"
He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the words he needed to say.
"" I do not want to put everyone in danger. And if we fail? And if I'm not strong enough to protect them? "
Mei Lin put his hand on his shoulder, his voice calm, but firm.
"Liang Feng, you're not alone. We're all together in it. And I believe you."
He looked at her, feeling a wave of gratitude, and at the same time a doubt.
"I just ... I do not want to lose anyone else."
Mei Lin smiled, but this time there was a shadow of sadness in his eyes.
"" I understand. But sometimes we need to risk everything to protect what matters. And I know you will do what you need. "
Liang Feng waved her head, feeling a new determination to burn inside him. He knew that the way forward would be difficult, but he also knew he was no longer alone.
"" Well, let's discuss the plan. "
They entered the big hut, where the village leaders were gathered around a big table, discussing the latest news about the shadow clan.
"" The beaters confirmed that the shadow clan is moving in our direction, "said the Kang leader, his serious and serious voice. "They must arrive in two days."
Liang Feng looked at Mei Lin, feeling a wave of seizure. He knew this was the moment of acting, but he also knew they needed a solid plane.
"We need a strategy," he said, raising. "If we are just in defensive, they will surround them and destroy them."
Leaders looked at him, some with mistrust, others with interest.
"" And what do you suggest? " He asked a woman with silver-haired, his voice shoot of skepticism.
Liang Feng looked at Mei Lin, who nodded in support.
"We need to attack first. If we can weaken them before they arrive here, we'll have a chance."
The old Master Hong took a step forward, his voice calm, but firm.
"Liang Feng is right. We can not expect them to come to us. We need to take the initiative."
The leaders exchanged looks, but it was the leader Kang who spoke first.
"" It's okay. Let's follow your plan. But we need guarantees that we are not risking in vain. "
Liang Feng looked at Mei Lin, feeling a wave of relief. They knew this was just the first step, but they also knew they were on the right way.
"We'll do what you need," he said unto him.
The meeting continued for hours, with Liang Feng and Mei Lin presenting his plans and the leaders of the village offering suggestions and criticism. Finally, a plan was formulated: they would send a small group of cultivators to attack the supply lines of the shadow clan, while the rest of the village prepares for the battle.
When the meeting was, Liang Feng and Mei Lin came out of the room, feeling a wave of determination. They knew that the way forward would be difficult, but they also knew they were not alone.
"We got," said Mei Lin, his voice full of hope.
Liang Feng looked at her, feeling a new determination to burn inside him.
"This is just the beginning. But we're on the right way."