Translator: Cinder Translations
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In the afternoon, a period of satiety and digestion.
Followed by the shedding of sweat, a rigorous training of strength.
It wasn't until around three or four in the afternoon that Chen Feng finally left the martial arts hall, departing together with Lin Hao who had been waiting.
"Remember to take that piece of Silver-grade metal when we get to the club later."
"Your friend helped me out a lot yesterday, so let's not talk about money."
Lin Hao said generously with a smile, quickly starting the vehicle and driving onto the road.
Chen Feng wasn't pretentious either; the price of Silver-grade metal far exceeded that of Bronze-grade metal, and he really couldn't afford to buy it at the moment.
Save where you can, as for favors, they can be reciprocated.
Soon, the vehicle was on the road, with pedestrians constantly crossing on both sides.
After half an hour, the blue car once again approached the vicinity of the Bright District, arriving at the mall.
The two got out of the car, and Chen Feng's gaze suddenly shifted.
At the mall entrance by the floor-to-ceiling windows, a girl with thick glasses was handing out flyers.
Wearing a baseball jacket and gray sweatpants, she continuously smiled at passersby.
"Office supplies, anyone interested? Feel free to take a look."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was very clear in Chen Feng's perceptive senses.
Noticing his attention, Lin Hao also looked over, somewhat surprised.
"Your friend?"
"High school classmate."
Chen Feng replied simply, and Lin Hao nodded.
"Just in time, the club needs to buy some tables and chairs, we can consider her later—"
Whoosh!!!
Suddenly, before Lin Hao could finish his sentence.
Several flying cars appeared in the sky, passing over the road.
The blue-red tail flames were exceptionally eye-catching, drawing curious gazes from all around.
Which corporation's flying cars are these, so ostentatious?
Even Lin Hao was somewhat taken aback.
Bang!!!
A loud explosion suddenly erupted, and Chen Feng's gaze sharpened as he quickly looked over.
The bank across the street was engulfed in flames, with glass shards flying everywhere.
Several off-road vehicles appeared nearby, with masked men shooting guns and causing destruction.
"Ah!"
"Help!"
"Run!"
The peaceful tranquility vanished in an instant, replaced by panic and screams.
People ran in all directions, some in a panic, others falling.
Car accidents occurred on the road, and soon the traffic was completely paralyzed.
"Something's wrong."
Lin Hao's expression was grave, sensing something unusual.
Chen Feng thought similarly, quickly noticing the chaos erupting outside the bank, with the sound of bombs and intense gunfire.
Meanwhile, at a nearby intersection.
A figure standing by the roadside suddenly tore off his loose suit, revealing a bronze metallic body.
"Hahaha, die everyone!!"
With a deranged laugh, the figure smashed the glass of a nearby car with a punch, crouched down, and actually lifted a small car weighing over a ton.
Then, under the horrified gazes of onlookers.
Whoosh!!!
The car was thrown like a shot put, flying over ten meters and hitting several people.
"Ah!"
"Run!!"
"Mom, mom!"
Piercing screams erupted, a little boy panicked and ran outside the mall, suddenly falling.
A woman looked panicked but bravely suppressed her fear, trying to help him up.
"Watch out!!"
Wang Hanwen, who was handing out flyers, finally snapped back to reality, just in time to see someone inside the mall taking advantage of the chaos to smash things.
Glass shattered, and amidst the falling debris, a wooden stool could be seen falling from inside towards the mother and son.
Without thinking, she rushed forward and pushed them both down.
Bang!!
The stool hit the ground, narrowly missing them.
The three half-lay on the ground, looking back with pale faces and a sense of relief.
The child cried out in fear, the young woman quickly helped him up, thanking her profusely.
"No, no need..."
Wang Hanwen stood up, waving her hands, and together with the mother and son, prepared to flee the scene.
But the next second.
"Die everyone!!"
"Hahahaha!"
Amidst the maniacal laughter, the cyborg at the intersection lifted another empty car from the roadside and threw it towards the mall.
Whoosh!!!
The air exploded, a terrifying howl entering everyone's ears.
Countless passersby quickly ducked down, looking around in panic.
A huge shadow loomed, rapidly approaching.
Wang Hanwen and the two others in the direct path turned pale, even lacking the time to dodge.
"Are we going to die?"
Wang Hanwen trembled in despair, her life flashing before her eyes.
Youth, studies, graduation.
Images of her parents interspersed, their hair gradually graying.
If she died, what would happen to them?
Swoosh!
Roar!!!
A tiger's roar, leaping across a mountain stream.
A deep red filled her vision, the roaring air current blowing her clothes.
But strangely, the car that was heading straight for them suddenly froze in front of her eyes.
A black-clothed, burly figure.
His broad shoulders and sturdy back gave off a sense of solidity. Just standing there, with his arms outstretched, he effortlessly caught the oncoming car.
The world seemed to pause, as if everything had slowed down.
Wang Hanwen stood wide-eyed, inexplicably feeling that the figure before her was eerily familiar.
"…Ch"
She wanted to speak, but found her throat dry, unable to make a sound.
Bang!!
The car was thrown to the ground by the figure in front of her, not harming anyone.
Countless gazes gathered, and the cyborg in the distance also noticed something unusual.
"Oh?"
"He actually caught it?"
The thought flashed through his mind, and he reached out again, grinning ferociously as he grabbed another car from the roadside parking spot.
"Let's add another one!"
Whoosh!!!
Another car was hurled, the howling sound like it was tearing through waves.
Thud!
The ground shook, a deep red energy erupted.
Chen Feng leaped forward like a tiger, throwing a punch mid-air.
Bang!!!
The metal surface of the car caved in, its internal frame twisted and deformed.
In the next second.
It flew backward at an even faster speed, heading straight for the cyborg.
Swoosh!!
The Bronze-grade metal cyborg's expression changed slightly, quickly leaping aside and landing on the roof of an off-road vehicle by the roadside.
Bang!!
The black car hit the ground, dented and shattered, its internal components mostly exposed.
Some debris grazed his face, followed by the sound of something cutting through the air rapidly approaching.
"A mere Bronze-grade metal level dares to seek death?"
Thud!!!
A punch landed on the chest, the explosive force of the Flame Blast technique!
The force erupted, the impact intense.
The cyborg's expression changed drastically, his feet leaving the ground as he was sent crashing backward, breaking through the guardrail and smashing into a white-painted pillar of a panel shop, causing it to crack and break.
"Damn it!"
Cursing under his breath, the Bronze-grade metal cyborg immediately activated all his energy, planting his feet on the ground and standing up in an unnatural posture.
"Kid, you—"
A thick, large hand reached out, grabbing his head.
Before he could finish his sentence, he was slammed into the already crumbling pillar.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three dull thuds, and the pillar completely shattered.
The shop's ceiling shook, and Chen Feng clearly sensed that there was no one inside.
Tap tap tap tap!!
Suddenly, rapid footsteps sounded from behind.
The group that had robbed the bank was clearly working with the cyborg, and they quickly split off, several of them charging over.
Click!
The sound of guns being cocked echoed, as they wielded submachine guns, wearing black cloth masks, and opened fire.
Bang bang bang bang!
Muzzle flashes spat out, bullets flying.
Some bystanders widened their eyes, not daring to look, but the next second they were frozen in shock.
Clang clang clang clang clang!
The crisp sound of metal clashing reverberated, as if striking steel.
The black clothes were torn apart by the bullets, but strangely, the skin and flesh beneath remained completely unharmed.
For a moment, the entire intersection fell into a brief silence.
Wide-eyed, horrified...
Even the armed robbers who had been shooting were stunned, stopping in their tracks.
"Die!!"
Seizing the opportunity, the dazed cyborg regained his senses, forcefully breaking free from the grip of the thick hand, twisting his body and swinging his fist.
A blade extended from the back of his hand, but Chen Feng didn't even glance at it.
Crack crack crack crack!
Tendons grew, muscles bulged.
The tattered black clothes, riddled with bullet holes, were torn apart by the expanding muscles, the bulging veins clearly visible.
Clang!!!
The Bronze-grade metal blade struck Chen Feng's left shoulder, but it didn't even break the skin.
"Is this all you amount to?"
Chen Feng asked in a low voice, the faint sound of cracking echoing in his ears.
His current physique was already close to the Silver-grade metal level. A mere Bronze-grade metal cyborg couldn't even scratch him, even without activating his Azure Armor form.
"You—"
The Bronze-grade metal cyborg's eyes widened in complete horror.
How strong must his physique be?
A martial arts master who had mastered hard techniques?
The thought flashed through his mind, and in the next moment.
Thud!!
The towering figure's head came crashing down, a headbutt that sent the Bronze-grade metal cyborg crashing into the ground.
The cyborg gritted his teeth, trying to struggle, but in the next second.
Crack!
A crack appeared in his metal armor, and his eyes widened in horror. He could no longer afford to hide anything.
"Activate combat mo—"
Bang!!!
A massive, swollen fist slammed down, directly shattering his metal mask, along with the skull inside.
The final command of resistance was cut short, as drops of blood flowed from his head, forming a sinister pool of crimson on the ground.
[Fear +1!]
[Fear +1!]
[Fear +1!]
Continuous notifications kept popping up. Chen Feng turned to look at the trembling, terrified robbers who had holstered their guns and were trying to flee.
Step!
He took a step forward.
"What are you all standing around for? Shoot, dammit!"
A robber at the bank entrance saw this scene but, with a grimace, pulled out a rocket launcher from a nearby vehicle.
He crouched down, preparing to aim, but then.
Bang!
A gunshot rang out, and a bullet pierced his skull.
Lin Hao stood below the mall, lying on the ground, holding a silver handgun for self-defense.
"Not bad, all that training wasn't for nothing."
He muttered to himself, exchanging a brief glance with Chen Feng.
Whoosh!!!
Chen Feng leaped forward again, his figure flashing.
With just the most basic punches.
Every strike landed, leaving a person's chest caved in and lifeless.
"Dammit, run!!"
The robbers at the bank entrance finally gave up, rushing into a nearby vehicle to escape.
Swoosh!!!
Bang!!
A masked corpse flew through the air, smashing through the rear window of the car, half of its body landing inside.
A two-meter-tall giant, surrounded by deep red energy, strode forward, completely terrifying the robbers.
Bang bang bang bang!!
Some stubbornly continued to shoot, the clanging sounds echoing.
Faintly, some even saw sparks flying off the bare skin of the half-naked figure, as if it weren't human but a true body of steel.
"What are you waiting for?!"
"Drive, dammit!!!"
The robber in the passenger seat cursed, and the driver, trembling, snapped back to reality, quickly activating the flight mode to escape the congested ground.
Hum!
The tail flames shot out, the car lifted, about to take off.
In the next second.
Thud!!!
The car sank, the hood caving in.
The light outside the windshield was mostly blocked, and the robbers stared in horror as a fist came crashing toward them.
Bang!
Like a watermelon exploding, red liquid splattered, covering the road outside.
The street fell silent.
All screams and panic seemed to be choked off by an invisible hand.
[You have completed a battle defending honor.]
[Victory!]
[Honor Points +30!]
A panel notification appeared, and Chen Feng glanced at it.
He was somewhat surprised, as he had only killed a few weaklings.
Yet, the honor points he gained were more than what he had earned from killing the two cyborgs last night.
"Wait..."
A thought struck him, and he glanced around.
Hundreds of bystanders had stopped in their tracks.
Office workers and residents hiding in the surrounding high-rises were watching him from their windows, their expressions a mix of shock, awe, and admiration.
Various emotions were reflected in their gazes, as if they were witnesses to the birth of glory.
"So, this is what true honor is."
Enlightened, Chen Feng leaped down from the car's hood.
His swollen frame gradually shrank back to his original burly form.
The strength of the opponent was an important factor in gaining honor points.
But the number of witnesses to the battle was also a key factor.
With this thought, Chen Feng walked toward the mall.
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"Leader, all teams have begun operations in the Nanjiang urban area, tying down the security forces."
"Golden Protector's progress is also smooth; they've already breached the United Coalition."
In what appeared to be an ordinary meeting room, it was packed with people.
On the display screens, chaos could be seen in various districts of Nanjiang City, with looting, riots, and protests unfolding.
The Utopia Nanjiang City branch leader, with his slicked-back hair, nodded lightly, his gaze soon fixed on the central screen.
A lion-like figure leaped down from above, landing on the roof of a high-rise building, overlooking the entire city.
The entire United Coalition was alarmed, as cyborgs and armored vehicles rushed out, surrounding the area.
"What about the military?"
The Utopia leader asked, as this was his primary concern.
"They've already begun mobilizing forces and might arrive within ten minutes."
"Moreover, I suspect that long-range sniper cannons are likely being prepared, waiting for the Eye in the Sky to lock on before firing."
Someone reported truthfully, and the leader nodded lightly.
"The Sky Eye System... How long can Golden Protector's cloaking device last?"
"He's fully activated his combat module, and the energy field around him is putting too much strain on the cloaking device. Conservatively, five minutes is the limit."
"That's enough."
The leader wasn't worried. Instead, he ordered, "Tell everyone to hurry. This operation must yield significant results!"
"Yes!"
The subordinate nodded and quickly relayed the orders.
During this time, one of the screens on the wall suddenly changed.
The Bronze-grade metal cyborg sent to incite riots and his team were all dead, with no survivors.
Someone in the meeting room frowned, looking at the burly young man on the screen, and asked, "Where did this martial arts master come from?"
"He seems to use techniques similar to the Flame Tiger Martial Arts School."
The question hung in the air, but no one knew the identity of the half-naked young man who was slowly returning to his normal size.
The leader wasn't too concerned, as this was just one setback.
In comparison.
Enveloping the entire Nanjiang City in fear and systematically eliminating the so-called high-and-mighty councilors.
That was the true goal of Utopia's operation.
(End of the Chapter)
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