Translator: Cinder Translations
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Crash!
Inside the quiet room, the curtains were drawn open.
Chen Feng returned to reality and looked out the window.
At the street corner, armored vehicles were still stationed, with soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing guard, their guns in hand, providing an immense sense of security.
The once-deserted streets had improved somewhat, with traffic gradually recovering to about half of its former state.
Whoosh!!
An airborne vehicle zipped through the sky, flashing blue and white—the emblem of the Security Bureau.
Chen Feng picked up his phone and checked the news. As expected, most reports detailed the latest operations and victories of the Security Bureau.
It was all about capturing certain Utopia members or wiping out underground bases.
Yet despite all these successes, there was still no sign of the fugitive Utopia leader, Wei Tie Keng, or the high-ranking cyborg, Jin Wei.
Shaking his head, he put away his phone and turned his attention to the interface before him.
[Limit Break: 11]
[Extreme Martial Arts: 5]
[Steel Bone LV2: 82/100]
After killing the Black Wolf King, he had thoroughly searched the branch of the Extreme Martial Arts Hall and then continued his journey.
He successfully obtained eleven Limit Break Light Orbs and a palm-sized fragment of an iron book, which boosted his Steel Bone progress by 5 points.
Apart from that—
"Horned Crocodile Beast, Purple Centipede."
His journey wasn't without other gains.
He had found a broken bronze plaque containing detailed information on two Black Calamity creatures.
[Horned Crocodile Beast – A Black Calamity creature.]
[Habitat: Prefers living in groups, especially in swamps or other damp environments.]
[Strength: Juveniles range from Tier 1 to 2, adults reach Tier 3, capable of launching ground spike attacks.]
[Purple Centipede – A Black Calamity creature.]
[Habitat: Solitary, thrives in dark environments.]
[Strength: Juveniles are Tier 1, adults reach Tier 3, and some can even break into Tier 4. Besides having an extremely tough exoskeleton, it also possesses corrosive venom.]
Chen Feng knew very well that one of the key reasons he had successfully killed the Black Wolf King in the dream realm was that he understood its abilities and could counter them in time.
Otherwise, he might have been injured by its Frost Breath, which would have affected his real-world condition and even delayed his ability to re-enter the dream realm.
This made his latest dream venture quite rewarding.
His gaze lowered, shifting to his skill panel.
[Crimson Tiger Force: Steel Fire (53%) +]
Without hesitation, he allocated points to Crimson Tiger Force.
The eleven Limit Break Light Orbs were rapidly consumed, causing his true force progress to skyrocket.
[Crimson Tiger Force: Steel Fire (86%)]
"Still a bit more to go."
He clenched his fist, deep red energy swirling like flames, hovering above his palm.
The third level, Burning Mountain, was within reach. As for the five Extreme Martial Arts points…
"The Essence of Combat Diagram still hasn't appeared. The Extreme Combat Fist remains an illusion."
Recalling last night's disappointment at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall, where he failed to find the visualization diagram, Chen Feng realized he might need to adjust his plans.
Especially since the Utopia leader and the high-level cyborg were still at large—who knew when another surprise attack might come?
A thought flashed through his mind, and he made a decision.
He would dismantle part of his Extreme Martial Arts Light Orbs to see what would happen.
If it led to a breakthrough, great. If not, he would reconsider.
Turning to his Extreme Martial Arts panel, he mentally commanded—
"Dismantle."
[[You have chosen to dismantle one skill orb (Extreme Martial Arts)!]
[[Dismantling successful. You have obtained five Limit Break Light Orbs!]
[[Limit Break Points: 5]
Chen Feng's eyes lit up.
He hadn't expected a single Extreme Martial Arts point to be equivalent to five Limit Break Light Orbs.
Wasting no time, he focused on Crimson Tiger Force and commanded an upgrade.
"Enhance!"
Buzz!
Five Limit Break orbs were consumed.
A flood of insights filled his mind—countless days and nights spent refining his bones, strengthening his organs.
Through frost, under scorching sun—
Sweat dripped as his force continued to grow, spreading throughout his entire body.
From Light Red Entry, to Blazing Flame, to Steel Fire…
Until a certain moment, a breakthrough opportunity arrived.
His mind tempered and strengthened. Every strand of energy was now fully understood and intricately controlled.
The bottleneck was right in front of him.
[Crimson Tiger Force: Steel Fire (100%)]
[[Notice: Please acquire the next level of true force techniques before advancing further!]
Suddenly, a notification popped up, halting all progress.
Chen Feng was momentarily stunned.
"I'm missing the advanced techniques…?"
Frowning slightly, he suddenly recalled—his master, Li Tong, had only passed down the first two stages, Blazing Flame and Steel Fire.
The later levels, Burning Mountain and Scarlet Tiger, had yet to be taught.
"Looks like I need to find Master."
With that thought in mind, he checked the time on his phone—
7:10 AM.
A little early to disturb his master.
Besides, his Third Martial Uncle had mentioned recently that Master was away in Luohe City.
After some thought, he decided to send a message asking when he would return.
Tap, tap, tap.
His fingers moved across the nine-key keyboard, and with a soft buzz, the message was sent.
There was no immediate reply, but Chen Feng wasn't in a rush.
Putting away his phone, he left the room to freshen up and grab breakfast.
"Senior Brother!"
"Good morning, Senior Brother!"
"Morning, True Disciple Cao!"
On his way, many disciples greeted him respectfully.
Beside him, Cao Tong grinned the entire time.
A few days ago, after returning to the sect, he had officially been promoted to a True Disciple—
Ranked seventh, just below Wu Shuang.
Ranked Seventh, Just Below Wu Shuang.
To a certain extent, the branch martial arts hall in Jinhua District was already under his full authority.
However, because the Third Elder preferred to stay in the herb storage room and Chen Feng often came here to train, his influence had been somewhat overshadowed.
The two entered the dining hall, drinking several bowls of Silver Moon Porridge and eating some dried meat and eggs.
After a satisfying meal, they were about to return to the quiet chamber.
Boom!!
Suddenly, a muffled sound echoed from the front of the martial arts hall, followed by the faint noise of shattering glass.
Immediately afterward, a furious roar rang out—
"Chen Feng, you brat! Get out here!!"
Crash!!
Glass shattered as a figure was sent flying.
A coach standing at the martial hall entrance was struck by a single palm strike, crashing through the floor-to-ceiling window and rolling several times across the ground.
Seeing this, many martial arts students were stunned.
The formal disciples and coaches, on the other hand, were enraged and hurried forward—some helping the injured, while others surrounded the attacker.
"Get lost!!"
A cold shout rang through the air, and a massive, illusory white pine crane soared into the sky.
Screech!!
A sharp crane cry reverberated throughout the hall.
In an instant, numerous members of the Flame Tiger Martial Hall were sent flying, smashing into training equipment and sandbags.
"Where is Chen Feng?! Tell him to get the hell out here!!"
The one who had attacked was an elderly man with a head full of white hair and an average build.
He wore a long cyan robe embroidered with a white pine crane stitched in silk.
Standing beside him were four others in similar pine crane robes, all appearing to be over thirty years old, each exuding Inner Force Realm.
Only one person among them was weaker.
A twenty-year-old youth with a braided ponytail and casual attire—none other than Jiang Yuan, the same person who had previously come for a so-called "friendly match," only to be slapped and hospitalized.
Tap, tap, tap, tap!
A series of footsteps approached as Chen Feng and Cao Tong arrived with a group of martial hall students.
The scene before them was utter chaos.
Seven or eight official disciples stationed at the martial hall were clutching their chests, blood trickling from their mouths as they lay sprawled on the ground.
The coach who had crashed through the glass was even more seriously injured—completely unconscious.
In an instant, Chen Feng's expression turned ice cold, and he looked at the intruders with murderous intent.
"Fifth Martial Uncle, that's him!"
Jiang Yuan immediately raised a hand and pointed at Chen Feng.
The elderly man who had previously spoken coldly snapped his gaze toward him.
"Such a fierce aura!"
"Get over here!!"
His white eyebrows bristled with anger, and the crane's cry rang out once more.
Screech!!!
Before the eyes of everyone present, the white crane manifestation behind the old man shot forward, streaking toward Chen Feng.
In an instant, Cao Tong and the others turned pale.
Standing at the very front, Chen Feng lowered his gaze, his killing intent surging.
"Why... must you force my hand?"
ROAR!!!
Before Chen Feng could even act, a ferocious tiger's roar erupted!
A gray-robed, elderly figure appeared in a flash—his Crimson Tiger Intent leaping forward, pinning the white crane illusion to the ground in midair.
"Yang Chengyuan, do you have a death wish?"
The Third Elder stood in front of Chen Feng, his robes billowing. His face was dark and filled with murderous energy.
The intruders' expressions shifted, though the white-haired elder at the lead remained unfazed.
His inner force surged, instantly reinforcing the white crane manifestation, allowing it to break free from the Scarlet Tiger's bite.
"Yan Chong! Others may fear you, but I do not!"
The white-haired elder, Yang Chengyuan, shouted Third Elder Yan Chong's name before pointing directly at Chen Feng, his face filled with killing intent.
"This brat killed an elder of my Pine Crane Sect!"
"Today, even if it means war between Pine Crane and Flame Tiger Schools, you must give me an explanation!"
His icy threat rang through the air.
The Third Elder frowned, while the disciples and coaches exchanged shocked looks.
Senior Brother killed a Pine Crane Sect elder?
Impossible!
"Impossible!"
No one believed this accusation, yet the other party spoke with absolute certainty.
"Jiang Yuan, tell them!"
"Yes, Fifth Martial Uncle."
Jiang Yuan, still wearing the same casual sportswear from a few days ago, stepped forward upon command.
His face was pale and haggard as he gritted his teeth, pointing at Chen Feng with hatred.
"It was him! That day, he severely injured both me and my master, sending us to the hospital—yet that wasn't enough for him!"
"Three mornings ago, my master and I were preparing to leave Nanjiang when this man ambushed us on the road. My master sacrificed himself to ensure my escape… and died at his hands."
His voice was filled with grief and resentment.
If Chen Feng hadn't known the truth, even he might have believed him for a second.
"Do you have any evidence?"
The Third Elder's face darkened as he directly refuted the claim.
"I saw it with my own eyes—that is evidence!"
"This man is ruthless! He has probably already destroyed my master's body to erase the evidence!"
Jiang Yuan shouted through tears, his fury growing.
Seizing the moment, the white-haired elder stepped forward and pressed the issue further.
"Yan Chong, tell me—are you handing him over or not?!"
As he spoke, the phantom white crane reappeared above his head, poised to strike at any moment.
Seeing this, the Third Elder's face turned deadly cold, and he made his decision without hesitation.
"Enough with the bullshit! If you want to fight, then fight!"
"Come at me!"
ROAR!!!
The Scarlet Tiger pounced, and illusory flames erupted into reality.
The tiger's roar clashed with the crane's cry, as the white-haired elder's inner force surged.
Then, with a glance, he gave the order—
Whoosh!!
The four inner force disciples beside him lunged forward, surrounding Chen Feng in an instant.
Seeing this, the Third Elder's expression shifted, intending to intervene.
"Yan Chong, your opponent is me!"
The white-haired elder sneered as he struck out, forcibly holding the Third Elder back.
Meanwhile, three elite disciples of the Pine Crane Sect closed the distance within seconds, surrounding Chen Feng and Cao Tong from all directions.
Two were at the second stage of inner force, while the third was at the third stage.
As danger loomed, Cao Tong's face paled.
Even so, he gritted his teeth, preparing to fight.
But before he could act—
"You guys… really have a death wish."
ROAR!!!
The tiger's roar erupted as deep red energy flared.
Before the shockwave even faded, Chen Feng had already leaped forward!
He was faster than his opponents—
With a single palm strike to the chest, he sent the first enemy flying.
CRACK!
The sound of breaking bones rang out, and the onlookers' faces changed.
In the next instant, Chen Feng grabbed the man's head, lifted his knee, and—
BAM!
"Sixth Junior Brother!!"
The remaining two disciples' expressions changed drastically, and they immediately unleashed their inner force.
Whoosh!
One aimed a palm strike at the back of Chen Feng's neck.
The other formed a claw with his fingers, striking for Chen Feng's ribs.
BANG!!
The man whose head Chen Feng had grabbed took a full-force knee strike—
Blood sprayed from his nose, his nasal bridge collapsed, and his eyes bulged, filled with ruptured blood vessels.
At the same time, the other two landed their attacks on Chen Feng's body—
But—
Buzz!!
His skin instantly turned bronze.
The shockwave of their attacks rebounded violently, making the two disciples freeze in place as their pupils shrank.
Then—
CRACK, CRACK, CRACK!
The sound of shattering bones filled the air.
"Pine Crane Sect…"
"Is this the best you've got?"
Chen Feng's voice was icy cold as he glared down at the two men.
Then—without hesitation—
He swung the unconscious disciple in his hands like a weapon, smashing him into his comrades.
BAM!!
The two took the hit but didn't dare counterattack, unwilling to harm their fellow disciple.
They could only stagger backward, helplessly enduring the blow.
"You bastard! If you have the guts, let—"
Whoosh!!
Before the man could finish, Chen Feng hurled the bloodied, unconscious disciple straight at the third-stage inner force fighter.
The man's expression shifted as he rushed to catch his junior brother, channeling his inner force to absorb the impact.
But in the next instant—
BOOM!
The martial hall floor cracked open as deep red energy exploded—
The Tiger's Leap activated once more!
In a flash, Chen Feng crossed over eight meters and appeared in front of another second-stage inner force disciple.
"Damn it! I'll fight you to the death!"
The man roared, forming a claw, his inner force surging as he struck forward.
CRACK!!
Fist and claw collided.
But only one hand shattered—
The Pine Crane disciple's fingers and wrist bones snapped instantly, making his eyes go bloodshot as he tried to scream.
Before he could react—
A strong hand clamped over his mouth and face, forcefully slamming his head downward!
BAM!!
The floor shattered completely, wooden planks exploding into pieces.
Blood seeped through the cracks.
Without hesitation, Chen Feng grabbed a discarded weight plate from the ground—
And smashed it down on the man's skull.
BAM! BAM! BAM!
A series of sickening thuds echoed.
In just a few seconds, the battle had turned into a one-sided slaughter.
The white-haired elder, Yang Chengyuan, looked both enraged and shocked.
He had completely underestimated Chen Feng's combat ability.
He wanted to intervene, but—
The Third Elder smirked coldly.
"Do you really think I'm fighting you for no reason?"
His mocking words struck Yang Chengyuan like a hammer.
His eyes widened.
"Junior Brother!!"
The last standing disciple's face twisted in despair.
He compressed all his inner force into his palm and—
WHOOSH!!!
A white energy beam shot out, distorting the air.
Metal training equipment twisted and bent on impact.
Cao Tong and the others were about to cry out in alarm.
But—
Swish!
The energy strike hit Chen Feng head-on—
And did nothing.
He tossed aside the shattered weight plate, stood up straight, and turned to face his opponent.
His eyes were calm.
"Did you even put any strength into that?"
TL/N: DAMN! This was probably the best chapter so far…
(End of the Chapter)
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