Translator: Cinder Translations
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Buzz!
Two Limit-breaking Orbs were consumed rapidly as a torrent of martial insights surged into Chen Feng's mind.
Countless days and nights spent standing in stances, punching, and kicking—he could no longer recall how much sweat he had shed. From tempering the flesh, to the bones, and finally to the organs, endless energy had been poured into this pursuit.
Suddenly, the barrier shattered, and the power within him surged explosively.
A wave of intense heat emanated from his internal organs.
[Crimson Tiger Force: Flame Blast Style (1/100) +]
The system panel lit up, and Chen Feng suddenly detected a strange odor.
Looking down, he noticed that the surface of his skin was covered in a layer of black impurities.
"Organ Refinement Complete. Impurities Expelled."
Recalling his master Li Tong's teachings, Chen Feng immediately understood: this was a sign he had truly stepped into the stage of Inner Strength.
Only by completing organ refinement and cultivating strength so potent that it could circulate endlessly within could one expel these internal impurities.
With purified organs and fortified muscles and bones, the body was further tempered by inner power. Even lifespan could increase by up to 20 years.
Reflecting on this, Chen Feng turned his gaze toward the system panel.
[Strength: 16.8 → 17.9]
[Agility: 15.4 → 16.4]
[Constitution: 19.8 → 21.6]
[Willpower: 17.1 → 18.2]
"A 5-point increase in stats."
Closing his eyes briefly, Chen Feng carefully sensed the changes within his body.
Previously, his training in Giant Tiger and Bronze Statue Techniques had indeed enhanced his physical strength and resilience. However, these hard-body techniques had left him somewhat rigid.
Now, with the breakthrough to Inner Strength, his physique had gained a newfound flexibility—like steel that was no longer just unyielding but layered with a pliable core.
While subtle on the surface, this change opened up vast potential for growth.
His raw strength also saw significant improvement.
Opening his eyes and clenching his fist, Chen Feng felt that even in his normal state, his power now exceeded 1.5 tons.
And then—
Snap!
With a thought, the heat within him surged forth, enveloping his arms.
The inner energy felt more robust and condensed, its color gradually deepening toward crimson.
"Tiger Roar Style!"
TL/N: One of the techniques from Crimson Tiger Force. Mentioned in Ch99.
He struck out with a palm, sending a torrent of energy forward.
The air before him trembled and burst with a dull roar. White mist dissipated as the entire room quaked slightly.
"Damn!"
"Is it an earthquake?"
"Who the hell is lighting firecrackers indoors?"
Neighbors upstairs and downstairs shouted in complaint. Chen Feng ignored them, instead staring at his palm, where deep crimson energy danced like flames.
For the first time, he truly grasped the essence of Inner Strength techniques.
When unleashed, they carried destructive power far beyond raw strength alone, amplifying force through vibrations or explosions.
"Unfortunately, Inner Strength techniques can't stack with Explosive Fist."
Chen Feng reflected thoughtfully.
Both Tiger Roar Style and Flame Blast Style relied on channeling inner energy drawn from the organs, while Explosive Fist depended on the combined physical strength and stamina of the entire body.
The fundamental principles differed, making them incompatible.
But Chen Feng was unbothered.
In his view, Inner Strength techniques were already as devastating as mastery-level Explosive Fist, offering an alternative trump card in battle.
"Inner Strength is divided into three tiers. I've just entered the first: Flame Blast Style."
"After that come Steel Fire, Burning Mountain, and finally the Crimson Tiger stage beyond Inner Strength."
Looking at the progress bar for the Crimson Tiger Force, Chen Feng used up the last Limit-breaking Orb.
[Crimson Tiger Force: Flame Blast Style (6/100) +]
"The difficulty has increased."
Estimating how many Limit-breaking Orbs he'd need to reach the Steel Fire tier, Chen Feng shook his head.
He took a quick shower, changed into a clean black outfit, and had a hearty breakfast before stepping outside.
Tap, tap!
His footsteps echoed as the bustling fruit shop faded into the background. Taxis zipped by on the roadside.
Feeling slightly more financially comfortable, Chen Feng decided to forgo the bus.
Hailing a taxi with a wave, he quickly got into one displaying an available sign.
[Recently, the United Coalition has established a Special Task Force that has uncovered the true cause of death of Hong Guang Group's chairman, Zhao Jianlong, one of our city's Coalitionors.]
[The murderer, Blue Demon, is a member of Utopia. He meticulously plotted Zhao Jianlong's assassination to orchestrate a terror attack...]
As soon as he got into the car, the radio broadcasted breaking news.
[Reliable sources report that the Special Task Force launched a raid last night against Utopia operatives hidden in our city, achieving significant results.]
[So far, five senior executives with ties to Utopia have been identified in our city...]
Hearing the broadcast, Chen Feng's gaze flickered with surprise at the speed of the Coalition's actions.
"They must have been planning to deal with Utopia all along. My involvement was just the catalyst..."
Trusting his instincts, Chen Feng glanced out the window. High-rise billboards displayed similar news reports, while the trails of hovercars painted streaks across the sky like roaring missiles.
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Meanwhile, in the suburbs of Nanjiang...
A sprawling, abandoned warehouse was engulfed in chaos.
Boom!
An explosion erupted, sending dust and debris flying.
Drones fired bullets relentlessly, while heavy-caliber weaponry roared.
Amid the cacophony, two metallic figures smashed through the warehouse walls, crashing into the surrounding forest.
"Damn it!"
The silver-gray Silver Wolf staggered backward, crashing into several thick trees after a punch struck his chest.
The dark-gold enemy, resembling a menacing tiger, leapt forward with a follow-up knee strike.
Closer inspection revealed the enemy's helmet resembled a golden tiger's head, radiating an aura of menace.
Bang!
The dull thud reverberated as Silver Wolf crossed his arms to block, only for a blade to spring from his opponent's arm, aiming for his neck.
Clang!
Sparks erupted as the blade clashed against the reinforced glass of Silver Wolf's helmet.
His energy module roared to life, unleashing a surge of power that sent the enemy staggering. Rising to his feet, Silver Wolf growled furiously:
"Dong Tao!! Are you out of your damn mind?!"
"It's not like I killed Zhao Jianlong, what the hell is wrong with you!"
With a dark expression, Silver Wolf couldn't believe that after he had escaped the sudden raid by the United Coalition, Dong Tao managed to find a flaw and had been pestering him for quite some time.
Crack!
A green tree with twisted roots snapped as the dark gold-colored cyborg stood up from the sunken mud.
"If you hadn't been there, could the Blue Demon have escaped the Heavenly Punishment's lock-on?"
His voice was deep, filled with murderous intent.
Silver Wolf's expression darkened, growing even more irritable. "I've explained already!"
"That Blue Demon isn't one of ours! This has nothing to do with me!"
Swish!!
However, no matter how agitated he became, the dark gold cyborg refused to listen to his explanation.
The weapon module activated, and a powerful energy engine roared to life.
In an instant, a buzzing sound rang out, and behind the cyborg, a pair of massive dark gold wings suddenly appeared. His aura surged, becoming even more dangerous.
Seeing this, Silver Wolf's fury was ignited.
His body flashed with silver light as the weapon module activated, and his form transformed into a metallic werewolf!
Boom!
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In the city district, the car door closed.
Chen Feng scanned his payment, got out, and walked into the Jinhua District martial arts hall.
"Good morning, Big Brother!"
"Good morning, Big Brother!"
Various greetings rang out, and Chen Feng nodded in acknowledgment.
As he stepped forward, just as he was about to enter the martial arts hall, he suddenly stopped and looked up at the three large characters, "Flame Tiger Hall" on the door.
After the confrontation with the Safety Bureau yesterday, everyone from the third martial uncle to the core disciples had stepped forward to support him.
He wasn't heartless or cold-blooded.
Naturally, he felt somewhat moved.
"What are you standing there for?"
Lin Hao's voice came from behind, and Chen Feng gradually calmed down.
"I was thinking about some things." As he walked in, he and Lin Hao went upstairs.
"Oh?"
Lin Hao looked a little surprised, seeming to think about something.
"Were you thinking about how to thank me? Did you give the things from yesterday to your friend?"
"I did."
Chen Feng nodded slightly, then changed the subject.
"He asked me to thank you."
"Ah, it's nothing. Another batch of modification modules is coming soon. If you need more, just let me know."
Lin Hao waved generously, and upon hearing this, Chen Feng paused and turned to look at him.
"What do you need all those modification modules for?"
"Didn't I say? I'm going to start a security company."
Lin Hao chuckled, "Wait and see, you'll know in a while."
After speaking mysteriously, he quickly entered the training room.
Chen Feng watched his back and thought for a moment.
Could this guy be the heir of some big corporation, out here starting a business?
The thought flashed by, and he shook his head, pushing it aside.
In the end, he went to find Cao Tong.
Soon, he entered his personal meditation room.
"Let's get started."
Ten minutes later, in the meditation room.
Chen Feng stood in the center, shirtless, surrounded by five core disciples, all holding sticks and looking a bit nervous.
"B-Big Brother, can we do this?"
Someone asked, and the others were also hesitant.
Although they knew he was strong, they were all worried that they couldn't withstand the blows with so many people hitting at once.
"Just give it your all. Don't hold back."
Chen Feng said calmly, his legs planted firmly.
Sitting in the horse stance, his muscles rippling as he prepared to perform the Bronze Statue Skill.
The Bronze Statue Skill was a bit special—after breaking through the copper skin stage, it required hitting and striking practice to break into the copper bone stage.
He wasn't sure if using the Limit Breaking light orbs would work, so he decided to use all the Muscle Fortifying Tiger Bone Pills first, saving the Limit Breaking orbs.
The disciples had been specially chosen from the core class after Chen Feng explained his needs to Cao Tong.
"Alright, Big Brother. Be careful."
Someone said, suppressing their worry and deciding to hold back a bit with their strikes.
The others understood and nodded.
Boom!
The sticks fell, striking Chen Feng's skin.
He furrowed his brow.
"Big Brother, did we hit too hard?"
"Hit harder."
Glancing at them, Chen Feng's tone was serious: "Use your full strength!"
With that, the five disciples exchanged glances.
They gritted their teeth and went for it!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The continuous sounds of sticks hitting the body echoed, shaking the whole room.
Gradually, the power seeped into Chen Feng's body, subtly refining his muscles and bones.
Chen Feng had already swallowed the Muscle Fortifying Tiger Bone Pills, and now the medicinal power worked in conjunction with the strikes to enhance his body.
Time passed quickly.
Half an hour later, the five core disciples' arms were numb, shaking with exhaustion.
Chen Feng's face remained calm, and he urged them to continue.
An hour later, the five disciples couldn't hold on any longer.
They collapsed to the floor, drenched in sweat, feeling like this was more tiring than their usual training.
Meanwhile, in the center of the room, the muscular figure remained.
His muscles were well-defined, his skin bronzed, and there wasn't even a hint of redness from the strikes.
Seeing this, the five disciples exchanged glances.
They chuckled bitterly, shaking their heads, slowly understanding why Chen Feng was the Big Brother.
Chen Feng didn't notice their feelings.
He silently refined the last bit of medicinal power and looked at the panel.
[Bronze Statue Skill: Copper Skin (26/100)+]
"20% increase, one-fifth of the progress."
"Seems like the Muscle Fortifying Tiger Bone Pills really work well."
The thought crossed his mind, and Chen Feng finished his training and slowly stood up.
His tall, muscular body blocked the light from outside the window. He thanked the five disciples and watched them leave.
Not wasting any time, he began to familiarize himself with the Tiger Roar Style and Flame Blast Style by practicing his strength.
By noon, when he was preparing to go to the cafeteria, a knock sounded on the door.
"Come in."
"Big Brother, Wu Shuang and the others are looking for you." Someone came in and said.
"True Disciple Chen, the Sect Master is in trouble!"
Inside the martial arts hall's meditation room, Wu Shuang, dressed in white, looked grave and spoke urgently.
Beside him was another true disciple in a brown ancient robe, Zhao Jushan.
Zhao Jushan was a burly man in his thirties, with a square face and thick eyebrows. His skin was bronzed, and he was the only true disciple who had perfected the Bronze Statue Technique. It was rumored that his power flowed throughout his body, and he was recently attempting to break through the third stage of the internal strength.
"True Disciple Chen, we need to go back to the mountain quickly."
"The Sect Master's breakthrough failed, and he suffered internal injuries. His condition isn't good."
Zhao Jushan said solemnly, his tone low.
Chen Feng looked at their expressions, standing in place in silence for a moment.
Only he and the third martial uncle were present during last night's plan, so these true disciples didn't know that Master Li Tong was acting and didn't know about the return of the Blood Poison Hand.
According to what they were saying, the real and the fake would blend together most convincingly.
Then, recalling Master Li Tong's instructions, he forced himself to show a worried expression and followed them out of the martial arts hall.
Soon, the black speeding car drove out of the busy city and headed straight for the deep mountains outside the city.
Seeing this scene, a man wearing a duckbill cap and seemingly reading a magazine on a public bench outside, lowered the magazine slightly.
His eyes behind the sunglasses moved quietly, and everything seemed to be returning to him.
"Heh, it's been ten years."
"Finally, I can start collecting the interest."
With a murmured laugh, he stood up and began walking, slowly heading in the direction of the departing black car.
(End of the Chapter)
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