Translator: CinderTL
Boom!!
The shattered Force Field Shield dissipated into ethereal magnetic light, a striking spectacle against the azure sky.
The fierce battle unfolding below was reflected in the eyes of countless figures, including those hidden within the secluded tower.
"Does he seem even stronger?"
The figure in the black robe stood by the window, speaking with a puzzled tone. Beside him, the sinister man wearing a Wide-Brimmed Hat narrowed his eyes.
His sickly pale skin was almost transparent in the sunlight, revealing the writhing, trembling veins beneath.
Even though they were separated by over a thousand meters, he could still feel a faint ache in his body. This was the lingering negative effect of having his clone killed and part of his Origin stolen at the Flame Tiger Mountain Gate, a wound that had yet to heal.
"He must be hiding some secret."
"When the blessing descends, I will kill him with my own hands."
The sinister man in the Wide-Brimmed Hat spoke coldly, a crimson glint of killing intent and intense curiosity flashing in his eyes.
To reach this level in such a short time, coupled with the power to reclaim his stolen Origin, all pointed to his extraordinary nature.
"Heh heh."
The figure in the black robe let out a greedy chuckle, making no rebuttal. Then, he turned his gaze in another direction.
"The time is almost right."
"This group of humans might have discovered traces. We can't delay any longer."
"Understood."
The sinister man in the Wide-Brimmed Hat nodded coldly. Suddenly, a black bat separated from his body.
With a fluttering sound, it took flight, vanishing into the shadows on the ground.
At the same moment, Chen Feng, who had just entered the aircraft, paused as if sensing something.
"You... you can't kill me!!"
Secretary Liu was already deathly pale, his body trembling as he stumbled backward.
The Security Personnel behind him were equally terrified, none daring to step forward.
Ignoring them, Chen Feng expanded his Perception, covering a radius of nearly a thousand meters.
The streets, skyscrapers, vehicles, pedestrians...
He found nothing, yet he had felt a flicker of unease just moments ago.
This was the powerful intuition that came with Pinnacle Intent Ascension, especially its uncanny ability to foresee danger and discern auspicious omens.
"These matters have nothing to do with me! You can't kill me!"
"I'm just a messenger. I don't know anything—"
"Enough!"
Boom!!
A slap sent Secretary Liu flying, slamming him against the metal wall of the aircraft.
Gah!
Blood gushed from his mouth. He was critically injured, half his face grotesquely swollen, the clear imprint of a hand visible.
His trembling body continued to crawl backward along the floor, his eyes wide with terror as he gazed up at Chen Feng.
Ignoring the slightest hint of unease, Chen Feng withdrew his Perception and forcefully suppressed the unsettling feeling that had just surfaced.
His cold gaze swept across the room, passing over the grimacing, color-draining Cyborgs before settling on the man standing in the center.
The middle-aged man in the black suit looked exactly like Han Mingchuan.
But the terror etched on his face, his trembling body, and his deliberate silence from beginning to end—all betrayed his true identity.
"You're not Han Mingchuan?"
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, eager to finish here quickly and trace the source of his unease.
The moment he spoke, the Cyborgs in the cabin paled. Then, with gritted teeth, they attacked.
Boom!!
A muffled explosion ripped through the air, blasting a hole through the aircraft's metal wall.
Torn metal plates vibrated with a high-pitched whine as a violent gust of wind and Force surged into the cabin.
Secretary Liu staggered, his body trembling again. He stared wide-eyed at the shattered remains of several Cyborgs.
In a single instant, they had been obliterated by a single punch, their internal components and wiring exposed to the air. Sparks crackled and hissed as they danced among the debris.
Several prosthetic eyeballs rolled across the floor, finally coming to rest at his feet, their pupils staring blankly upward as if refusing to accept their fate.
[WARNING: INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE!]
[WARNING: SEVERE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE! IMMEDIATE LANDING REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS!!]
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The aircraft's intelligent warning system blared incessantly as Steel Bones absorbed all available nutrients.
Chen Feng stepped over the shattered metal debris and approached the figure collapsed in terror, who bore an identical appearance to Han Mingchuan.
Rip!
He reached out and tore forcefully.
Instantly, an invisible energy on the figure's face began to dissipate slowly. The face shifted, transforming into an unfamiliar visage Chen Feng had never seen before.
"A Biological Camouflage Device?"
Chen Feng frowned, noticing a biological ring device around the figure's neck.
A bad feeling surged within him. He turned to Secretary Liu.
"The, the Boss wasn't on the aircraft..."
"I have no idea where he is now!"
Secretary Liu hastily explained, his face panicked as he desperately tried to buy time.
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes and slowly approached him.
Tap-tap!
"I don't like that answer."
The deep voice echoed in Secretary Liu's ears. His eyes flickered, and he opened his mouth to speak.
"I... I really don't know."
Boom!!
His head exploded, scattering like watermelon juice.
Chen Feng retracted his foot, still clad in his black leather shoe, and turned to the man who had been impersonating Han Mingchuan.
"You only get one chance."
Whoosh!!
The Flying Car sped through the outskirts, reaching the border of the Luohe River.
A team of Security Personnel emerged from the Greenfield to escort it.
"Mingchuan, this has gotten too big," a voice crackled over the Flying Car's communication system. Han Mingchuan, seated in the back, frowned. "Those lunatics in the Military are always ruthless. You should go into hiding for a while."
The communication ended with a click.
Crack!
Han Mingchuan crushed the screen of his communication device with his fingerprint, plunging the Flying Car into a brief silence.
"Those old bastards," he muttered, a mix of self-mockery and grimness in his voice. "They really are ready to abandon me."
His gaze darkened as he stared out the window at the desolate wilderness. His eyes flickered with an uncertain light.
Perhaps from the moment he began collaborating with the Roth Family, he had already become a disposable pawn.
The Legendary-grade biological technology experiment.
"Boss, something's happened to Dongbo."
Suddenly, a trusted security personnel member reported in a low voice, his tone heavy.
Forced to break his train of thought, Han Mingchuan turned his head and asked sternly, "He didn't make it out?"
"He... he was killed by the Flame Tiger Grandmaster."
The security personnel member couldn't meet Han Mingchuan's gaze, his voice trembling. Han Mingchuan closed his eyes, tilting his head back.
"The replicated consciousness has been completely annihilated. The Origin of his consciousness suffered severe damage, making it highly unlikely he can be revived from the Deep Sea again."
The continued report caused the cyborg security personnel to pale slightly. Han Mingchuan, still with his eyes closed, took a sharp breath.
The veins in his hand, gripping the communicator, visibly bulged, as if he were struggling to contain a surge of rage.
Silence descended, lasting for over a dozen seconds.
"I understand."
Han Mingchuan opened his eyes again, his expression once more calm.
His cold gaze swept across the room, then turned toward the route leading away from the Red Nation, far into the outskirts.
"Notify Lu Meng," Han Mingchuan said coldly. "Since those old geezers are so desperate for this Legendary-grade biological technology, let them come and negotiate with me personally."
As his voice fell, the Security Personnel breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded. This was precisely why they were willing to follow him. His schemes were meticulous, even ensnaring Group Leader Lu. He had already subtly seized control of over half of Red Wave Energy's Virtual Deep Sea Revival Key. If they could also take the Legendary-grade biological technology, they could rebuild a new super-conglomerate even in the Platinum Federation.
Immediately, a communication was sent. Though they were about to leave their homeland, the Red Nation, the group showed little fear. Instead, they anticipated a new future with eager anticipation.
But the next moment, after the communication went unanswered, the atmosphere in the departing group darkened. A flicker of doubt appeared in Han Mingchuan's eyes.
Buzz!!
The dilapidated aircraft crashed to the ground, and the surrounding neighborhood was evacuated. The flames and smoke atop the high-rise building had already been extinguished, and the glass windows below reflected the figures of Safety Bureau personnel moving back and forth.
Yellow caution tape cordoned off Red Wave Energy's temporary headquarters, effectively sealing off nearly all street entrances and exits in the area.
Chu Shihong, clad in a gray wool coat, had already arrived, accompanied by representatives from the Military and the Red Guard, including Han Chao and others.
Most of their faces were grim. Zhao Fei, who had rushed over, clenched his fists tightly.
"Looks like he got away."
The voice, filled with bitter resignation, came from Chen Feng as he landed, his feet striking the gray brick pavement.
"That bastard must have been prepared. He probably disguised himself and left Nanjiang long ago."
"Red Wave Energy has already reported the incident, claiming it was all Han Mingchuan's doing. Hmph, that's quick. They must have been planning this all along, deliberately distancing themselves from Han Mingchuan to shirk responsibility."
"If we don't arrest the whole lot of them, I'll resign immediately!"
Angry and dissatisfied voices erupted from the Military contingent. Chen Feng shook his head inwardly.
Han Mingchuan was indeed a cunning man.
Failing to capture him today meant it would be even harder to act against him once he was outside the Red Nation.
Taptaptap.
Footsteps grew louder and closer.
The Military representatives reluctantly accepted the less-than-perfect outcome and approached Chen Feng to express their gratitude.
"Grandmaster Chen, thank you for your help today," Han Chao and Flying General Zhao said in turn. They knew Chen Feng had done his best.
"No need to be so polite."
Chen Feng didn't pay much attention to it; it was just a casual move.
Instead, his unease grew stronger.
He looked around again, but his Perception detected no anomalies.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing his troubled expression, Han Chao asked with concern.
Chu Shihong and the others, who had just arrived, wore similar expressions and stood curiously beside him.
Chen Feng remained silent, unsure how to express this feeling.
The intuition of Pinnacle Intent was always so mysterious and elusive that he had no concrete evidence to support it.
Yet, his silence only deepened the unease.
The lively chatter gradually faded, replaced by a growing sense of unease. Even the Peacekeepers and other Modified Humans and Cyborgs sensed the shift in atmosphere and instinctively turned to look.
"Councilor Chen, have you discovered something amiss?" someone finally asked, unable to contain their curiosity.
"Yes, Councilor Chen," another added. "If you have something to say, please speak freely."
Boom!!
Suddenly, a deafening explosion erupted, instantly silencing all conversation.
Thousands of meters away, in a nearby district, the ground collapsed, sending flames and smoke billowing into the sky like a towering pillar.
In the cracks and deep potholes of the spreading asphalt road, a Sixth-Tier Modified Human, his aura incredibly powerful, unleashed his strength. He controlled a Flying Shuttle, blasting through the road surface and soaring into the sky.
Without hesitation, he emerged from the collapsed ground opening, covered in blood and fleeing in disarray, his face etched with terror.
"Quick—"
Boom!!
Before he could finish shouting, his words were cut short. A black, scaled claw suddenly emerged from the massive hole in the ground, seizing him and pinning him to the ground.
Before he could utter another word—
Buzz!!
A blood-red pillar of light shot from the ground opening, piercing the sky for hundreds of meters, nearly a thousand.
Skyscrapers swayed, and the air trembled.
In the stunned gazes of onlookers, the blood-red pillar seemed to strike an invisible layer of space, shattering the cloud layer.
Invisible ripples spread outward, engulfing all the skyscrapers in their wake.
The azure sky, which had been empty moments before, now trembled incessantly, transforming into a transparent ocean rippling with waves.
"What—"
"What is this?!"
Han Chao and the others snapped back to their senses, distant passersby shouting in alarm.
But before they could react, a piercing sound suddenly erupted from the center of the invisible void ripples, where the blood-red pillar had struck.
Crack!!
As if something had shattered, everyone watched in horror.
Between the azure and blood-red ripples in the void, cracks spread, and a black speck materialized out of thin air.
(End of the Chapter)
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