Translator: CinderTL
Boom!!
A heavy heartbeat reverberated like a war drum.
All the martial artists on Flame Tiger Back Mountain felt an inexplicable surge of exhilaration, an emotion they couldn't fully grasp or describe.
Yang Wudi, who was about to ascend the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder, experienced an especially profound mental tremor, sensing an unprecedentedly powerful connection.
"What is this?"
His cigarette had long since burned out, yet he remained momentarily stunned, gazing skyward in awe.
A colossal comet ablaze with crimson-gold flames shattered through the cloud layer, its image searing itself into the mental world of every observer.
It felt like a resonance with the very fabric of existence, a realization of the legendary connection between heaven and earth.
As Yang Wudi seemed to grasp its significance, the others around him gasped in astonishment, instinctively holding their breath and freezing in place.
"That's just ridiculous," Lin Hao murmured involuntarily. The cyborgs and Modified Humans stood petrified, their scanning modules overwhelmed by the incomprehensible power readings.
Even Flying General Zhao and Blade paused their combat, their faces etched with disbelief as they stared at the celestial spectacle.
The heavens blazed with scorching heat, the air distorting under the searing intensity.
As the burning comet descended, it coalesced into a colossal fist of fire, a symbol of irresistible divine force crashing down upon the world.
The peak Sixth-Tier Force Fields protecting the martial artists crackled with unstable energy, while the ground beneath their feet shattered into jagged fragments, the sharp cracks echoing like thunder.
"Impossible!"
The Blue Light Modified Human at the epicenter gritted his teeth, as if his consciousness had been jolted by a specialized device.
The Falling Sun Strike hurtling from the sky suddenly seemed strangely ethereal. He instantly realized it was a mental intrusion and interference.
How could the power of the human body possibly rival that of the world itself?
Even after breaking through every limit, it could never stand shoulder to shoulder with cybernetic modification!
As this thought flashed through his mind, he abruptly activated all his energy reserves, forcing himself into an overloaded state.
Streams of compressed blue light converged between his palms, and a Medium Energy Cannon on his chest whirred open.
Zzzt!
But at that very moment—
An arc of electricity flashed, and the black-robed youth stood before him.
A wisp of crimson-gold flame flickered at the corner of the youth's eye, followed by the thunderous beat of his heart.
Boom!!!
The earth trembled as the youth's foot struck the ground, shaking the entire suburban landscape.
A deep crater formed, spiderweb cracks radiating outward across the ground.
Simultaneously, a phantom Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder materialized before everyone at the Flaming Tiger Mountain Gate.
"This is my boundless will."
"With this, I shall bear this finite human form and forge a new path for martial arts."
Boom!!!
The crowd froze, stunned by the earth-shattering explosion.
Kuangran's fist landed squarely on the cyborg's chest, causing even his peak Sixth-Tier force field to falter and buckle inward with a sickening distortion.
Cracks spiderwebbed across the blue light shield, disrupting the gathering of blinding energy and delaying the activation of the Medium Energy Cannon.
"You—!!"
His face contorted with rage, the Blue Light Modified Human unleashed his Magnetic Field, attempting to repel the force.
"Using the Legendary Imprint to mark our path, we illuminate the Heavenly Ladder."
"Let our relentless ascent resonate with the World Imprint, shattering these shackles and transcending all limits!"
Boom!!
The heartbeat of the World Imprint reverberated once more, accompanied by Chen Feng's deep voice, echoing in the ears of everyone present.
Yang Wudi's profound gaze burned even brighter, while Old Leader Zhang, Celine, and the other Pinnacle Realm experts experienced a flicker of understanding in their eyes, as if grasping some fundamental truth.
At the same moment, across the globe beyond Nanjiang:
"The drone was destroyed by the shockwave!"
"Damn it! The Magnetic Field interference is blocking the satellite signal."
"He's already begun transmitting the esoteric teachings!"
Panicked cries erupted from rival factions attempting to spy on the transmission's secrets using drones.
Within the Northern Saint Sect, some members' auras surged uncontrollably, while directors of mega-corporations exchanged astonished glances.
But most importantly,
far away within the Platinum Federation Consortium, someone sensed something amiss and immediately issued a command.
Whoosh!
In an instant,
within the Flame Tiger Sect's Mountain Gate, the empty space in the Martial Arts Arena rippled.
The void refracted light, and a lizard-like Biological Cyborg materialized abruptly.
The sight astonished everyone. Then, with a flash of movement, the cyborg positioned itself before Chairman Li Yun, who was unguarded due to a gap in the security perimeter.
Shoom!
A sonic boom tore through the air as the Serpentfolk's razor-sharp claws launched a straight, devastating strike.
"Damn!"
The two Fifth-Tier Cyborgs from the Military paled. They hastily stepped sideways, unleashing their Force Fields and throwing powerful punches to intercept the attack.
Boom! Boom!
The two figures were instantly pierced through their Force Fields and Radiant Alloy bodies, shattering into fragments that scattered in all directions.
"It's a Sixth-Tier Biological Cyborg!"
Old Leader Zhang and the others' expressions darkened as they finally understood the reason for the earlier disturbances.
The attack on Grandmaster Chen was merely a diversion. The group's true target was Chairman Li Yun!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The three Pinnacle Realm Martial Artists swiftly dodged, instinctively flanking the attacker. Their combined Pseudo Sixth-Tier strength should have been enough to contend with an ordinary Flying General.
But then—
Boom!!!
The air exploded, sending shockwaves rippling through the Martial Arts Arena. Tables and chairs shattered instantly. Celine, weakened by the Sniper Cannon's suppression, slid backward, crashing into the Mountain Gate and demolishing several support beams.
Yang Wudi and Old Leader Zhang fared slightly better, but still skidded dozens of meters, plowing furrows into the ground. Blood trickled from the corners of their mouths as they glared warily at the unfamiliar enemy they had barely managed to stall for a moment.
The black Bio-Armor shifted and reformed organically, mimicking the scales of a Serpentfolk. Stone tiles crumbled to dust beneath its weight. Cold light glinted in the Serpent Eyes, which swept over the two with murderous intent.
"Leave now, or die."
The chilling threat, distorted by a voice modulator, carried the oppressive aura of a Sixth-Tier Powerhouse. The sudden pressure jolted the stunned onlookers back to their senses.
Meng Anran and Lin Hao exchanged a glance. Without hesitation, they joined forces with security personnel from other major corporations and moved to escort Chairman Li Yun to safety.
"You're courting death!"
A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the unfamiliar Sixth-Tier Powerhouse Biological Cyborg as it prepared to strike again.
But then—
Boom!!
At the critical moment, a heartbeat resonated once more.
High above, the ethereal cosmic comet suddenly solidified into a tangible mass.
An intense mental shockwave radiated outward, engulfing a kilometer-wide area.
Instinctively, everyone turned their heads. They saw the wilderness floor had been blasted into a massive crater, trees shattered, earth churned, and rocks pulverized into dust.
The youth at the epicenter seemed to sense the change. His icy gaze pierced through the kilometer-wide distance, locking onto the Biological Cyborg for a fleeting moment.
Without a word, he planted himself firmly before the resisting Blue Light Modified Human.
Crack!
His five fingers clenched into a fist, causing the air to explode around it.
Scarlet-gold flames erupted, enveloping his fist.
Buzz!
The descending comet suddenly accelerated, now a kilometer-wide celestial body threatening to crush heaven and earth.
The mental shockwave intensified, assaulting the spiritual world of every being. Even Peak Flying General-level cyborgs faltered, momentarily paralyzed.
Until finally—
Boom!!
The fist, now a sacred flame-fueled projectile, surged forward from his waist, merging completely with the Heavenfall-Falling Sun technique.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Pillars of compressed air erupted from the ground, instantly obliterating the peak Sixth-Tier Force Field.
The Stellar-Grade Titanium Physique, forged with Rainbow Iron, shattered into fragments. A tiger-shaped shockwave roared forward, its Tiger Roar echoing as it tore through the earth.
Fifty meters... a hundred meters... two hundred meters...
"No!!"
Blade, barely dodging Flying General Zhao's attack, roared in furious terror as his single-seater aircraft frantically ejected its afterburners.
ROAR!!!
The Flame Tiger shockwave surged forward in a straight line, pulverizing metallic armor and the shattered remnants of the Force Field.
Splatter!!
Blood splattered, and debris filled the air.
A lingering white vapor hung in the sky as the Greenfield Mountains on the outskirts of the city sank and buckled as if struck by an earthquake, tremors rippling through the landscape.
A crater nearly a kilometer wide and several hundred meters deep remained, resembling a meteorite impact.
Charred earth and gash-like fissures carved deep scars into the land.
Shocked gazes fixed on the scene, a few flickering flames still burning within the hollows.
The black-robed youth stood silently before the ashen metal wreckage.
His crimson-patterned black robe billowed in the wind as he cast a sidelong glance at the awestruck observers.
Whoosh!
Instantly, his pupils contracted, and he dared waste no more time.
The unfamiliar Sixth-Tier Biological Cyborg on the Flame Tiger Back Mountain Martial Arts Arena exploded into motion, vanishing in a blur.
He evaded the combined attack of Yang Wudi and Old Leader Zhang, instantly piercing through the Force Field protections of Mei Li, Old Gu, and the others.
The Serpentfolk's claws tore through everything like arrowheads. Grandmasters and Cyborgs alike were filled with shock and fury, convinced that the sky itself was about to collapse upon them.
But then...
At the critical moment...
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, already anticipating the outcome.
Clang!
The crisp sound of metal striking metal echoed as the Serpentfolk's claws halted a mere half-meter from Chairman Li Yun.
"Looks like you're the only one left."
A calm voice rang out as the space before Chairman Li Yun rippled, revealing a silver arm that had materialized from nowhere.
The attacking Snake-Man Cyborg's expression faltered. He watched in disbelief as the bio-armor on the arm's surface contracted like retracting feathers.
Finally, a hidden figure stepped forward—a short-haired woman.
Her cold gaze, radiating lethal intent, was fixed on the Snake-Man Cyborg. The bio-armor on her arm continued to shift, silver feathers unfurling inch by inch across its surface.
In the blink of an eye, she transformed into a formidable Eagleman, her back adorned with feathered wings and clad in gleaming silver armor.
"Damn it!" the Snake-Man Cyborg cursed. This was nothing like the intelligence he had received.
Without hesitation, he immediately retracted his attack and prepared to evade.
But then—
Whoosh!
The Silver-Armored Eagleman flapped her wings, conjuring a massive, hundred-meter-wide tornado.
The gray paving stones beneath them disintegrated into dust as a powerful suction force tore skyward.
The Snake-Man Cyborg froze, forced to unleash his full strength to resist the gale.
But then—
Shing!
A silver wing flashed past with silent lethality, as sharp as the finest blade.
An invisible shockwave sliced through the air, sending chills down everyone's spines.
Crack!
Boom!!
Several support beams in the Flame Tiger Sect's Back Mountain Martial Arts Arena snapped, and massive boulders exploded into fragments.
The Snake-Man Cyborg, who had been about to flee, stood frozen in place. As the onlookers watched in stunned disbelief, a thin line of blood appeared on his neck.
Thud!
The Snake-Man's head rolled to the ground, his snake scale-like Bio-Armor shifting shape once more.
Scales rapidly peeled away, revealing the human form beneath and transforming the lifeless head on the ground back into its original shape.
Pale skin, jade-green eyes, and ash-brown hair—it was clear this person wasn't from the Red Nation.
A tense silence fell over the scene. Yang Wudi and the others exchanged furtive glances, their hearts pounding with apprehension.
Finally...
Tap!
A footstep broke the silence as Chen Feng strode into view from the distance.
The Silver-Armored Eagleman revealed his true face, and Chairman Li Yun shook his head with a resigned sigh.
"Today's events... they've certainly grown complicated."
(End of the Chapter)
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