Translator: Cinder Translations
---
"Coach!"
"Coach Chen!"
At the entrance of the mall, the club members watched as Chen Feng approached, their expressions filled with admiration.
Even the surrounding bystanders couldn't help but straighten their backs, feeling an inexplicable sense of pride.
"Clothes."
Lin Hao, who had somehow retrieved a loose black jacket from the car, handed it to Chen Feng, who put it on. It fit well enough.
Sometimes, Chen Feng wondered if he should get a special top to avoid having to change clothes every time he used the Giant Tiger Technique.
"Chen... Chen Feng..."
Wang Hanwen stood at the mall entrance, her expression complex, still in a daze.
It wasn't until the mother and son beside her repeatedly thanked her that she snapped out of it and spoke up.
"Th-thank you..."
Chen Feng nodded slightly, casually ruffling the child's hair.
It was just a small act of kindness, nothing worth making a fuss over.
Whoosh!
The sound of engines roared as several security vehicles descended from the sky.
Over a dozen security officers quickly appeared, taking control of the scene and guiding the crowd.
Chen Feng didn't recognize the man leading them, but one of the club members recognized him and stepped forward to exchange a few words.
Soon, the lead security officer approached Chen Feng, extending a friendly hand.
"My name is Luo Ping, captain of the fifth squad of the Safety Bureau."
"I've heard Coach Chen's name mentioned by Luo Yue before. Now that I've seen you in action, the reputation is well-deserved."
At this, Chen Feng noticed that the man bore a slight resemblance to Luo Yue.
A bit older, around twenty-six or twenty-seven, with a leaner build.
For someone of that age to become a squad captain in the city's Safety Bureau, there was clearly more to him.
"Coach, this is my cousin."
Luo Yue whispered a reminder, and Chen Feng nodded, shaking Luo Ping's hand.
"Thank you, Coach Chen, for your bravery in saving the public and helping to minimize the losses for Nanjiang City."
"I will report this to my superiors and ensure you receive the honor you deserve..."
Luo Ping spoke kindly, though inwardly he was also surprised.
Such a young martial arts master truly lived up to the reputation of being a direct disciple of the Flame Tiger School.
As the pleasantries continued.
Chen Feng glanced at the security officers behind Luo Ping.
About a dozen of them, all well-trained.
Armed with guns and riot shields, they quickly subdued the thugs and criminals who were taking advantage of the chaos, using rubber bullets and tear gas.
Within a minute or two, many of those who had been looting and causing trouble were either pinned to the ground or knocked unconscious.
The situation on the ground improved slightly, but then.
"Hmm?"
Chen Feng's gaze shifted, and he looked up at the sky.
He wasn't the only one; many around him also looked up.
A bright red line appeared in the clear sky, like a satellite lock, piercing through the clouds and heading straight for the city center.
"The Sky Eye?"
Chen Feng was surprised, and Lin Hao, standing beside him, also frowned.
"What's going on?"
"Did a Cyborg activate their combat module in the city center?"
The group was puzzled, and then the sound of whooshing air filled the sky.
Looking up, they saw several gray-black aircraft flying in from outside the city, accompanied by armed fighter jets.
On the metal hulls of the aircraft, a bright red maple leaf emblem was visible.
"It's the military!"
Lin Hao was the first to react, his expression grave, sensing that something major was happening.
Luo Ping, standing nearby, had a similar expression and quickly stepped aside to contact the Safety Bureau headquarters for information.
In the end, amidst a solemn and heavy atmosphere.
Luo Yue and the other young elites from prominent families felt their phones vibrate incessantly, receiving either texts or calls, as if they had been notified of something.
Within seconds, their faces turned pale.
Finally, under Chen Feng's gaze.
Someone's voice trembled as they spoke with difficulty.
"Something's happened."
"The United Coalition building has been breached."
Boom!!
At the same moment.
An explosion erupted at the top of the United Coalition building, sending thick black smoke and flames soaring into the sky.
"It's Utopia!!!"
A furious roar echoed as half-Cyborgs and gun-wielding enhanced individuals rushed out of the building.
The sound of guns being cocked echoed back and forth, and a swarm of hundreds of drones appeared, rapidly ascending into the air.
On the ground, armed vehicles and armored cars sped to the scene, their weapons trained on the target.
Even in the sky above, a red light was triggered, scanning the area in an instant and locking onto the location.
But despite this overwhelming force, there was only one enemy in sight.
He stood atop the exploding high-rise, his long hair fluttering in the fierce wind, like a lion overlooking the entire city.
He wore loose blue jeans, but his upper body was completely devoid of flesh, his arms, eyes, chest, and abdomen all gleaming gold, as if forged from pure gold.
With just one glance at his indifferent expression, the silver-haired elder, Chu Shihong, who was being escorted out of the building and surrounded by layers of protection, paled slightly. He finally understood why Utopia dared to act so brazenly.
"It's... the Golden Protector."
His tone was heavy, his expression grim.
The other Coalition members were stunned at first, but as memories resurfaced, their faces mirrored Chu Shihong's.
Most were filled with dread, and some even swallowed hard, visibly frightened.
"Who is the Golden Protector?"
Someone who hadn't heard the name before cautiously asked.
"One of Utopia's known twelve generals, a Gold-grade Cyborg."
Chu Shihong's personal guard answered solemnly, his tone grave.
The questioner's face turned pale. While they didn't know what the twelve generals represented, they were well aware of the power of a Gold-grade Cyborg.
A human-shaped rocket launcher, with destructive power comparable to a tank, and capable of high-speed movement...
"But wasn't he severely injured in the coup war in Suro a year ago and fell into a coma?"
"When did he wake up?"
Someone exclaimed in shock. Chu Shihong frowned, his expression shifting as if he had realized something crucial.
"So that's it..."
His face darkened, and as everyone turned to him, he explained, "There are rumors that a foreign country discovered an ancient civilization ruin containing some kind of alchemical technology... It has the potential to convert certain precious metals into pure energy, repairing the special damage sustained by fully Cyborgs."
"Now it seems... Utopia has obtained this discovery."
His words sank everyone's hearts.
Before anyone could say more, the lion-like man atop the high-rise looked down at them.
Without a word, the surrounding vehicles and drone swarms rotated their gun barrels, firing large-caliber specialized bullets.
Bang bang bang bang!!!
The bullets rained down, the clanging sounds echoing incessantly.
Sparks flew as if hitting the toughest steel, but the golden exterior remained unscathed.
Then, under the shocked gazes of everyone, the man threw a casual punch.
Hum!!!
A shockwave erupted, the sheer force rippling through the air.
It was as if some kind of magnetic field device had been activated, instantly destroying the drone swarm more than ten meters away.
Amidst the explosions, flames burst, smoke rose, and debris fell.
Next, golden armor on the Golden Protector's shoulders split open, revealing small turrets.
Boom!!!
Small missiles shot through the air, hitting two armed vehicles that failed to dodge in time.
Amidst the violent explosions, the vehicles billowed smoke and plummeted from the sky.
Seeing this, Chu Shihong and the others in the open ground below turned grim, scrambling to take cover.
However, the next second.
The lion-like man on the high-rise building leaped into the air, descending toward them!
Thud!!!
The solid stone ground shattered, collapsing in a radius of more than ten meters.
Clouds of dust erupted, and a powerful shockwave swept outward.
Several armored vehicles were sent flying, as if struck by some monstrous force, twisting and deforming as they crashed through walls and glass.
The Coalition members turned pale, quickly turning to flee.
In the next second, the shockwave reversed.
The guards behind Chu Shihong sensed the danger.
Gritting their teeth, they stepped forward, shielding him.
Bang!!!
The golden figure charged like a raging dragon, the ground beneath the two guards cracking under the pressure.
In an instant, the entire United Coalition building descended into chaos.
---
"The United Coalition was breached..."
Back at the club, Chen Feng walked into the restroom, his mind still reeling from the shock.
He admitted to himself that even if he activated his Azure Armor form, he wouldn't dare to be so brazen as to storm the Coalition building.
That place was the heart of the city's power, with the strongest security in Nanjiang District. It was guarded by at least several Silver-grade Cyborgs, along with a host of armed forces.
Not to mention the Sky Eye tracking system, the Heaven's Punishment system, and long-range sniper cannons for physical strikes.
"Are these Utopia people insane? They actually attacked the United Coalition!"
"This is terrifying!"
"I wonder what's happening in other places..."
The young members of the club were all gathered in the lounge, some sitting, some standing, their expressions uneasy.
They wanted to return home, but the entire city was in chaos, with traffic congested and paralyzed in many areas.
Not to mention, having just witnessed their coach take down a Bronze-grade Cyborg.
They figured that the club was probably the safest place to be right now.
"Where are you going? Zhang Ling, are you crazy?"
Suddenly, a raised voice echoed.
Chen Feng and Lin Hao turned to see a young man standing up, his face flushed as he broke free from Zhuang Xiaoqing and others trying to hold him back.
"My dad is still in the Coalition building!"
"I have to go save him!!"
He shouted angrily, but was quickly pinned down by Luo Yue.
"You're insane!"
"What are you going to do to save him? With just your two professional-level bodyguards?"
"They can't even handle a regular Cyborg. What good will you be there?"
Luo Yue held him down firmly, and the young man named Zhang Ling struggled helplessly, his face red with despair.
"Look here!"
At the critical moment, Lin Hao took out his phone and played a video for everyone.
Gray-black aircraft and armed fighter jets arrived near the high-rise buildings in the city center. Cyborgs in camouflage uniforms emerged, some even riding single-person aircraft with small silver drones hovering on either side.
Whoosh!!!
At the same time, a silver light flashed from a distant high-rise, aligning with the red beam from the sky.
Boom!!!
Like a cannon blast, it directly hit the golden figure on the ground, sending him flying dozens of meters and crashing through beams and walls of buildings.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Several silver lights flashed in succession, continuously striking the golden figure.
The one-sided situation was finally brought under control, and the club members began to calm down.
Even Zhang Ling, who had been struggling, relaxed a bit.
"It's a long-range sniper cannon."
Someone exclaimed excitedly, recognizing the powerful weapon.
Because it was in the city, the power was reduced to minimize collateral damage, but it still played a significant role.
The video on the phone soon cut off, and Lin Hao knew the military had severed the nearby signals.
Unfazed, he turned to Zhang Ling, who was still pinned to the ground, with a smile.
"I have a security team that can escort you near the Coalition building."
"How about it? Want to give it a try?"
His words stunned everyone.
Even Chen Feng was surprised by his offer.
After all, even he wasn't keen on getting involved in this mess.
"Really?"
Zhang Ling, pinned to the ground, showed a glimmer of hope, but Luo Yue frowned and asked, "Boss Lin, this isn't a joke."
"Even though the military has intervened, the situation isn't fully under control. There's still a chance of encountering other attacks on the way."
Lin Hao wasn't offended. Instead, he chuckled and pointed outside the mall.
Everyone looked in confusion, and soon, the sound of engines roared as several vehicles arrived, shards of glass rolling on the ground.
Several flying cars pulled up and parked by the street.
The metal exteriors were painted with the words "Tian Hao Security" in white. Seven or eight enhanced humans and semi-Cyborgs in black combat uniforms stepped out.
The leader looked familiar, a man in his thirties, standing at 1.9 meters tall, wearing an oversized suit.
It was none other than Zhou Cheng, the Silver-grade Cyborg who had appeared the previous night.
"My security captain here is a full Cyborg, Silver-grade."
"With him escorting you, you can rest assured!"
Lin Hao said confidently, but Luo Yue remained skeptical.
Silver-grade Cyborgs weren't common. Even the strongest security forces under most city councilors were at this level.
To dispel their doubts, Lin Hao had Zhou Cheng come upstairs to the club and demonstrate his strength.
Everyone was convinced, and several other young members spoke up.
"Boss Lin, can you escort us too?"
"Yeah, we'll cover all the costs. I also have family near the Coalition building."
Both men and women spoke up, all from influential families.
Their elders held various positions in the Coalition, but they had been more rational earlier, resisting the urge to act.
Now that the military had intervened and the situation had improved somewhat.
With Lin Hao's security company backing them, the risks were significantly reduced.
"No problem."
Lin Hao's smile widened, and he quickly arranged for Zhou Cheng and his team to escort several young members away.
As for Zhuang Xiaoqing, Luo Yue, and most of the others, they stayed at the club, planning to wait until the situation was fully under control before having their families send someone to pick them up.
"How about it?"
Lin Hao led Chen Feng to his office alone, asking with a smile along the way.
"This is your chance."
Chen Feng nodded, understanding Lin Hao's plan.
These young members came from influential families. If Lin Hao could safely escort them to their destinations, his security company would likely gain a strong reputation among the upper echelons of Nanjiang City.
So, while this riot was a crisis for some, it was also an opportunity for Lin Hao.
Perhaps, in the coming days, his security business would see even greater growth.
"Timing worked out."
Lin Hao entered the office and closed the door.
As he opened the safe and took out the silver steel, he explained, "I realized earlier that Utopia might not be so easily wiped out, which is why I decided to take this path."
"I've invested all my money into this. I hope this turns things around."
With a thud, the metal box was placed on the ground, heavy and solid.
Lin Hao's smile faded, and his expression turned serious. "Also, I feel..."
"The situation is going to change a lot in the future."
"Nanjiang's future might be completely different."
Looking Chen Feng in the eye, he added, "Try to inherit the Flame Tiger Sect as soon as possible. At the very least, gain some influence."
"If you trust me..."
(End of the Chapter)
---
Read (MF) on Pa.treon@CinderTL - c178. [+4.5k Words]
Early Access at $5.
Translated (5) Series, (2K+) Chapters, (2.5M+) Words.
🎁If I can get 5 Reviews on WebNovel and ScribbleHub Combined, I'll do a mass release. (2/5)