Translator: CinderTL
Buzz!
The spatial rift completely healed, and the illusion of the Blood Sea vanished from the sky.
A fierce wind swept across the land, causing the few surviving strange beasts in the Secret Realm Space to cease their fighting, regain their senses, and scatter in panic.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The dull thud of fleeing footsteps echoed endlessly, while white smoke continued to billow from the mountain's rocky cliffs.
Ignoring the chaos in the Primeval Forest below, Chen Feng stood tall and motionless, his gaze fixed on the panel before him.
[Fragment of Divinity: 7]
The golden, rhombus-shaped fragment vanished instantly, and he clearly saw the number of Fragments of Divinity jump by two.
Two full Fragments of Divinity, appearing almost overlapping due to light refraction.
"There really are Fragments of Divinity here," a curious voice echoed. The Star Spirit materialized autonomously, forming a phantom-like figure of a young girl.
She had initially doubted Yang Wudi and the others' assessment, given how exceedingly rare and difficult to find Fragments of Divinity were.
But now...
Her form drifted through the air as she continuously adjusted her electromagnetic detection, scrutinizing the fractured rocky cliffs of the mountain.
It appeared to be an ordinary island mountain range, yet the presence of two Fragments of Divinity here suggested something extraordinary lay hidden within.
As this thought flashed through her mind, Chen Feng amplified his Perception, sensing anomalies in the area.
The Primeval Forest below was riddled with holes, its trees shattered across thousands of meters.
The thick layers of rock and soil had been churned like a storm-plowed field, twisted and overturned by the tornado's impact, leaving many subterranean insects and creatures exposed to the sunlight.
Yet, amidst this devastation, the cliff face beneath his feet remained remarkably intact. Only the surface layers of rock had crumbled, while the interior remained undamaged.
Upon closer inspection of the cracks, he noticed veins of a deep gray-black material with a metallic sheen.
Could this be a world ark?
Chen Feng frowned slightly, his Perception probing deeper, and a familiar sensation washed over him as he sensed the black-gold metal.
It was the same material used to construct the Heaven's Fall in the Serpent Spirit World and the pyramid in the Radiant Light Secret Realm—the work of the same creator.
Buzz!
In an instant, his suspicions were confirmed.
The Star Spirit hovered nearby, its ethereal form flickering as it approached the cracks in the rock. The third, illusory eye on its forehead emitted beams of blue magnetic light, connecting with the black-gold metal deep within.
"It's an ark!" the Star Spirit exclaimed, nodding excitedly.
Chen Feng's gaze sharpened. He hadn't expected such an accidental discovery.
If there was a world ark here, there were likely other treasures and resources hidden within.
In that case...
He glanced at the progress bar for his awakening method in his interface, knowing these resources would serve as nourishment for his True Art and techniques.
"Let's go! I've found the entrance!" Star Spirit exclaimed, leading the way with a holographic light screen floating before her. Using electromagnetic scanning, she had identified the ark's size and model, as well as the corresponding entrance tunnel.
Chen Feng nodded slightly and glanced at the ground of the Primeval Forest. Celine lay unconscious on a rock, while beside her, quicksand coalesced, gradually solidifying into Yang Wudi's figure.
Earlier, they had rescued Yang Wudi by harnessing the power of the Holy Shield Colossus and manipulating the Earth Vein Elements. Though still unconscious and severely injured, Yang Wudi's fading life force had stabilized, a testament to the resilience of a Transcendent-Realm Martial Artist.
There should be medical supplies inside the ark that could help them heal, Chen Feng thought. Without Yang Wudi and Celine's exploration guidance, he wouldn't have obtained the Fragment of Divinity or this unexpected windfall. Conversely, if not for that, Celine and Yang Wudi wouldn't have ended up in such a dire state.
Making his decision, Chen Feng followed Star Spirit's guidance.
Tap-tap!
Footsteps echoed through the mountain, dislodging pebbles from the rocky walls.
Chen Feng withdrew his gaze, his eyes sweeping across the distant sea. He noticed several dark specks rapidly approaching. A thought struck him, and he silently commanded the Holy Shield Colossus to remain behind.
"I'm leaving this to you."
Splash!
The seawater surged endlessly, stretching to the horizon.
Several gray, surfboard-shaped anti-gravity devices, propelled by glowing tail flames, hovered briefly above the sea, carrying a dozen figures parallel to the surface.
Boom!!
A colossal whale-like creature breached the surface, blocking their path. A flash of blue light pierced through the beast's massive body.
The energy beam's terrifying power sent the massive creature crashing back into the ocean, sinking into the depths.
Foaming waves erupted in all directions, and blood gushed like a spring, instantly staining the surrounding sea crimson.
"I never imagined there would be a Secret Realm Space within the Luoyue Nation," Milan Roth murmured, his eyes flickering with surprise as he stood at the center of the group.
Beside him, a middle-aged man in a suit lowered his arm, the energy cannon in his palm dimming as the converging blue arc gradually faded.
"Young Master, this space is completely unfamiliar. There are no records of it whatsoever," the man said gravely. "Perhaps it's a newly formed Secret Realm."
The other security personnel around them wore similar expressions, their eyes darting warily around.
Among them, some licked their lips, their faces betraying excitement and greed.
New Secret Realm Spaces, being unexplored and poorly understood, often harbored numerous dangers.
But their potential value was undeniable.
Whether it was discovering relics of ancient creators or extracting materials from legendary grade super ancient creatures, the opportunities were boundless.
"It seems the person who killed Zhuo Lie came here for this place," Milan said with a smile, suddenly finding the trip quite worthwhile.
Even the complete annihilation of an armed force now seemed insignificant.
"Congratulations, Young Master Milan," the Man in Suit who had acted earlier said, taking the lead. He understood the implications of this discovery.
Even tracking down a legendary-grade super ancient creature paled in comparison to this astonishing find.
If they could secure a foothold in the Secret Realm Space and gradually bring in reinforcements from the Roth Family to control the area, this contribution would elevate Young Master Milan above all other heirs.
Even Ouna, previously the most favored, would have to concede defeat.
"Heh."
Milan chuckled, suddenly finding the enemy who had killed Zhuo Lie far more agreeable.
Without the traces they had left behind, his group would never have found this place.
If they encountered the enemy again, he might even grant them a proper burial.
"Teacher Amon, I'm afraid we'll need your assistance again soon," Milan said with a smile, his mood buoyant.
Elder Amon, who had remained silent on Milan's left side, nodded. With a wave of his hand, two silver streaks tore through the sky, vanishing at supersonic speed.
Seeing this, the group maneuvered their anti-gravity devices to hover in place, silently waiting above the sea.
Moments later, Elder Amon, the gray-robed elder, noticed something, his eyes flickering with discovery.
"There's an island ahead."
As soon as the words left his lips, the group's expressions sharpened. They immediately steered their devices forward.
Gradually, a dark speck appeared on the distant horizon, growing into the distinct outline of an island as they drew closer.
"Hmm?"
Their gazes sharpened.
Elder Amon's deep, starry eyes reflected the light screen, revealing the island's interior as seen through the Flying Shuttle's sensors.
The earth was cracked and riddled with holes.
The trees of the Primeval Forest had been blasted apart, leaving charred stumps and scorched earth. Between the craters and fissures lay the remains and bones of strange beasts.
"What is it, Teacher Amon?" Milan asked, sensing the elder's unease.
The middle-aged man in the suit on the other side also noticed the anomaly. He activated his long-range detection system at maximum power, scanning the island.
"It appears a major battle occurred here," Elder Amon said, his pupils shifting as two silver streaks of light descended upon the island, circling it once.
He observed patches of ash and pools of blood, vast stretches of molten rock and soil, and the charred, withered remains of trees.
As the group approached, they all received real-time image transmissions, allowing them to clearly observe the scene.
"Did he do this?" Milan asked, his brow furrowing slightly.
His gaze lingered on several patches of melted, charred earth. He recognized the striking similarity to the devastation at Zhuo Lie's camp—clearly the work of the same hand.
"Most likely," Elder Amon nodded, a hint of puzzlement creeping into his expression.
If his suspicions were correct, this individual must be a Legendary-grade being.
What kind of enemy could force such a creature into combat?
And why were there no traces of either combatant?
The same questions arose in everyone's minds. Someone blurted out, "Could a Legendary-grade Ancient Creature have emerged here?"
No one answered, but their expressions grew even more solemn, their vigilance intensifying.
Whoosh!
The hovering flight platforms accelerated, their honeycomb-patterned ion shields silently activating to deflect the gale-force winds and provide an extra layer of protection.
Gradually, as the group drew closer to the island, their eyes swept over the straight, forest-clearing path, the shattered earth, and the scattered bones of strange beasts.
As they ventured deeper into the heart of the Primeval Forest, their expressions grew increasingly grave.
Even Elder Amon narrowed his eyes slightly, subtly closing the distance between himself and Milan, ready to intervene at a moment's notice.
Finally, with a final burst from their thrusters, the hovering platforms decelerated to a halt.
Every cyborg and Modified Human activated their Armament Modules, their wary gazes converging on the central mountain's rock face.
A dense network of spiderweb-like cracks crisscrossed the rock, revealing faint glimmers of dark gray metal deep within.
"Civilization ruins?" Milan's eyes lit up, and the Security Personnel showed visible excitement.
This was the most valuable part of any Secret Realm. Discovering new technologies and blueprints here could change their fates, or at the very least, secure resources for their own transformations.
"Wait."
Just as the group prepared to explore, Elder Amon suddenly called out, stopping them in their tracks.
The two silver shuttles that had been circling the island descended to the rock face.
"This energy field fluctuation..." Elder Amon frowned slightly, his gray wool coat rustling as he maneuvered the shuttles to hover over a specific spot on the rock face.
There, traces of melted quicksand remained, as if representing a special ability linked to the Earth Vein's power.
"Teacher Amon?" Milan asked, puzzled by the elder's caution.
Amon's gaze deepened as he signaled the group to remain in place, maintaining maximum vigilance.
One by one, new silver shuttles materialized, forming a triangular formation behind him, poised to strike at any moment.
"If I'm not mistaken, that Ancient Creature may have been here as well," Cang Sang said with unwavering certainty. Milan and the others' pupils constricted.
In an instant, they grasped the significance of his words.
Milan and the middle-aged security personnel beside him were particularly struck, a rare flicker of surprise and excitement crossing their faces.
The legendary-grade super ancient creature they had been desperately searching for had actually been here.
Could this mean...
That the Legendary figure who killed Zhuo Lie had been battling it?
Their gazes immediately shifted to the rocky mountain walls and the shattered remains of the Primeval Forest beneath their feet.
Milan smiled, feeling his luck was truly extraordinary. He was now just one step away from claiming the Roth Family's highest position of succession.
"If that's the case, it means the creature and the unknown Legendary figure likely inflicted severe injuries on each other," the Man in Suit speculated, convinced he had arrived at the perfect deduction. He leaned toward the latter possibility.
Surveying the ravaged landscape, he understood the immense destructive power of the residual energy. Even a first-stage Legendary cyborg couldn't have emerged unscathed.
"Teacher Amon, are you confident?" Milan asked, his eyes turning expectantly to Elder Amon.
Without denying it, Amon nodded.
If both sides were truly weakened, he could easily seize control of both.
Immediately, instructions were given, and everyone fully armed themselves.
Though wary, the group began to approach the rocky cliff face.
With their tail flames sputtering, the anti-gravity devices gradually decelerated.
Amidst the humming rush of air, they slowly descended.
A variety of expressions flickered across their faces, as if they were already envisioning the spoils of their mission:
Capturing a Legendary-grade super ancient creature. Extracting its Essence Blood for transformation experiments. Creating a bio-chip to enslave it. Eliminating the other legendary cyborg and claiming the Secret Realm Space.
Even Milan, who prided himself on his unwavering will, found himself breathing heavily.
Thud!
Finally, the group landed at the base of the cliff.
Reconnaissance began, and exploration commenced.
Amon, fully armed and brimming with confidence, gradually pieced together a three-dimensional image of the civilization ruins in his mind. He felt the resources for his Third-Tier transformation drawing closer.
Just as his resolve solidified,
Crack!
The group froze, their expressions tightening. Amon glanced down at his feet.
Brownish earth, flowing like liquid, had silently solidified around their boots, trapping them in place.
At the same moment, the shadows on the ground expanded rapidly, merging all their silhouettes into one.
"What's..."
A white security guard looked up in alarm, and the others followed suit, their gazes rising to the sky.
A sandstorm tornado surged skyward, uprooting towering trees and sealing off the island.
Rolling yellow sand blotted out the sun, transforming the cloud layer. A colossal platinum object descended from the heavens, blocking out the light as it plummeted.
Buzz!!
Instantly, the wind pressure slammed down, causing the island's ground to sink inch by inch.
The crowd trembled both physically and mentally, feeling as if they were witnessing the Niduo Mountains themselves.
A living Niduo Mountains!
Boom!!
The massive, muffled roar reverberated through the air, causing Chen Feng's footsteps to falter within the world ark.
The gray-black hull shuddered slightly as the island outside seemed to be experiencing an apocalyptic tsunami and earthquake.
"The Roth Family sure arrived quickly," Chen Feng murmured, his eyes flashing with a hint of amusement.
He wasn't surprised. He had already used his shared vision to observe the situation outside, allowing the Holy Shield Colossus to unleash its full power.
His conflict with the Federal Consortium was irreconcilable. Killing a Legendary-grade Modified Human here would only bring benefits and no drawbacks.
"That big guy is actually quite formidable."
Having gained a clear view of the outside world, the Star Spirit had already begun infiltrating the world ark's central system, gaining preliminary control over the detection modules.
A blue light screen flickered to life, displaying the current external scene.
Towering clouds of dust and smoke surged skyward, never dissipating. Rolling tornadoes stretched endlessly across the horizon, stirring up storms and churning ocean waves.
The island's surface appeared to have sunk several inches, with massive craters devouring vast swathes of the Primeval Forest's Greenfield, leaving behind only barren brown rock and swirling sand.
At that moment, neither the so-called Roth Family heir candidates nor the elite Security Personnel had time to utter a single cry before being instantly annihilated, leaving not even ashes behind.
As for the Legendary-grade first-stage Modified Human warrior:
"Aaaah!!"
His furious roar echoed through the air as two silver streaks of light erupted, illuminating the heavens and transforming into a shimmering, celestial river.
Just as he was about to tear through the swirling sand and rip apart the tornadoes...
Boom!!
The platinum behemoth stirred slightly, and the so-called celestial river shattered into fragments, dissolving into a Rain of Light.
Witnessing this instantaneous annihilation, Chen Feng indifferently withdrew his gaze and strode toward the center of the nearby chamber.
A light flared, revealing the interior:
Rows of silver cylindrical devices, each filled with supplements and energy.
Buzz!
In an instant, the Burning Cosmos Seed within Chen Feng's body trembled slightly, causing his cells to vibrate in response.
Chen Feng smiled.
He knew this was the longing transmitted by his Martial Arts True Skill and awakening method.
(End of the Chapter)
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