Translator: CinderTL
In the Dream Realm, the Martial Hall was a battlefield of chaos.
With his stone wings folded like a shield, Chen Feng's eyes shone with extraordinary clarity. The turmoil in his heart had finally subsided.
"Seek the self, prove existence through the world."
"Thus, the purpose of leaving behind legends is to prove the undeniable mark of one's true existence, to leave an indelible imprint."
"And then, using this as a foundation, resonate with the world."
Having grasped the essence of legends, the fog in Chen Feng's mind dissipated, revealing a path beyond the limits of his understanding.
Though he still didn't fully comprehend the meaning of Transcendence, he was certain he had grasped its general direction.
Moreover, combining this with fragments of memories from the past, he speculated that certain Martial Arts True Skills, such as the Golden Dawn Art and the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body, might break through limits under specific conditions.
However, before attempting such a breakthrough, one must first leave behind a legacy of legends as proof of their existence.
With his thoughts clear, Chen Feng sensed the complete collapse of the outside world. The Martial Hall's roof had been torn away.
The relentless tide of Black Tide Creatures swarming toward him resembled locusts, but the Golden Profound Light Orb within them was particularly eye-catching.
Buzz!
In an instant, the Limit Break State activated.
The pitch-black carapace on Chen Feng's body grew thicker, the crimson horn emblem on his chest transforming into a brilliant light.
"Together, break out!"
A deep voice echoed within the mental link, and the Holy Shield Colossus responded.
Whoosh!!
Its folded wings suddenly unfurled, bathed in golden light that swept through the surroundings like a blade, clearing everything in its path.
A howling gale swept through the area, scattering debris into the air.
Seizing the opportunity, the charged horn pierced through everything ahead, sending countless fragments of wreckage and severed limbs flying, along with sprays of eerie green blood.
Whether it was the one-eyed Magma Troll or the Mutated Powerful Griffin, Chen Feng's eyes were fixed solely on the final Light Orb.
Buzz!
In an instant, the crimson horn emblem on his thick carapace blazed with a radiant glow.
Chen Feng gripped his golden broadsword tightly, took a steady stance, and initiated the Horn Strike Ultimate in Limit Break State.
BOOM!!!
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Buzz!!
The aircraft slowly decelerated and descended, leaving a trail of footprints across the desolate outskirts.
Modified Humans and Cyborgs in specially designed combat suits emerged from the low hills, while figures below in the underground base paused their weapon preparations.
"Young Master, we've arrived."
"Mm."
Lin Hao, dressed in a gray suit, sat by the window inside the aircraft, taking one last look at the unread messages on his phone.
The two words in the note caught his eye. Liu Bo, standing beside him, opened his mouth as if to speak, but finally sighed softly and remained silent.
Red Wave Energy was indeed a formidable enemy.
Let's hope this time goes smoothly.
The thought flashed through Lin Hao's mind as the young man in the gray suit put away his phone.
His calm face feigned ease as he looked down at the welcoming figures below.
"It seems this underground base was built quite well?"
"Yes. We used a lot of new infrastructure equipment and reinforced the mountain with advanced materials," Liu Bo replied, his voice tinged with pride. This base represented a significant investment of resources in Nanjiang. "We also installed twelve shielding devices, a Level 5 firepower module with Force Field protection and heavy firepower capabilities."
The aircraft slowly descended and landed. Lin Hao nodded in satisfaction as the hatch opened, revealing several figures waiting to greet him.
"Old Yuan."
"Boss."
Yuan Yueshan, a tall and muscular man, nodded in greeting. Two unfamiliar figures stood beside him: a man and a woman, both appearing to be in their forties.
The man towered over two meters tall, clad in a black leather jacket with a slicked-back hairstyle. His features were exceptionally rugged, and a small letter tattoo adorned the back of his hand.
The woman carried a suitcase, her shoulder-length hair neatly styled. Her black leather trench coat gave her a sharp, stylish air.
A few crow's feet crinkled at the corners of her eyes, and her gaze at Lin Hao held a complex mix of emotions.
"Xiao Hao," she said softly.
"Aunt Mei," Lin Hao replied with a smile, embracing her.
"Liu Bo told me you've been through a lot in Nanjiang."
"Yes, I have. But it's all in the past now," Lin Hao said simply, then stepped back from the hug.
Turning to the man standing beside her, he addressed him respectfully.
"Uncle Lu."
"Mm," the man with the slicked-back hair replied, stepping forward to pat Lin Hao on the shoulder. His rugged face held a complex expression. "I'm sorry we were too late back then."
"It's all right," Lin Hao said with a frank smile, shrugging. "At least it's not too late now, is it?"
As his words fell silent, Liu Bo, standing behind them, smiled with satisfaction.
The two Fifth-Tier helpers exchanged glances, their expressions softening as they nodded at Lin Hao with warm smiles.
Then, the passage to the underground base behind them opened.
Lin Hao gestured for them to enter, and the group immediately went inside to begin discussing their action plan.
The next morning, in the Martial Hall's rest room, Chen Feng's head throbbed painfully. His attempt to catch up on sleep hadn't done much to ease his fatigue.
But as he gazed out the window at the clear blue sky and fluffy white clouds, his eyes shone with an unusual brightness.
Knowing the general direction of Transcendence was already a significant achievement.
In addition,
[Extreme Martial Fist: Falling Sun (51% → 59%)]
Chen Feng didn't hesitate to pour all his Limit Breaking Orbs into the Extreme Martial Fist.
As for the Golden Dawn Art?
He lowered his gaze, and the panel data appeared:
[Golden Profound: 2]
[Golden Dawn Art: Beginner (41%) +]
Reaching the Beginner stage hadn't been too difficult, as he knew that breaking through to Daylight was imminent.
So,
"Enhance!"
Buzz!
Boundless insights flooded his mind, fragments of the wills of two Martial Artists.
The remaining two Light Orbs, like fundamental nutrients, rapidly merged into his spiritual will.
In an instant, crackling sounds echoed from within his body.
When Chen Feng looked again, the information on the panel had subtly changed:
[Golden Dawn Art: Daylight (1%)]
[Strength: 67.3 → 69.3]
[Agility: 55.1 → 58.1]
[Constitution: 70.2 → 72.2]
[Will: 70.3 → 72.3]
"A 9-point attribute increase."
Carefully sensing his body, Chen Feng understood how difficult each point of improvement had become.
Moreover, the Golden Dawn Art wasn't merely a Strengthening Technique.
Beyond tempering his physical body, it also granted a unique form of physical power.
Just as the Giant Tiger Technique could enlarge his form, the Bronze Statue Technique could grant him a body that repelled attacks, and Mighty Arms could greatly enhance his strength.
Upon reaching the Daylight level, Chen Feng gained a unique power.
"Daylight."
With a thought, Chen Feng lowered his head slightly.
A blinding white light, an inch long, appeared on his body's surface, as if bathed in pure radiance.
According to the True Art Key, this was the intangible essence unique to the Golden Dawn Art.
It could be layered and fused with Force to form a protective shield against missiles and artillery fire, or it could stimulate the body's muscles, granting even greater explosive power.
"Let's test it."
Eager to try it out, Chen Feng turned to the Iron Puppet in the Training Hall.
He walked slowly towards it, stopping just before it.
Raising his right arm, he pointed a sword finger at the Iron Puppet.
Even though his finger hadn't touched the Iron Puppet, still half an inch away, the blinding white light on his body had already transformed into the sharpest, most impenetrable dagger, piercing through its defenses.
When he reached out to grasp other objects, they were reduced to dust by the white light before he could even touch them.
After repeated experiments, Chen Feng realized that even Advanced Titanium could not withstand the power of this Daylight.
"This effect is likely due to my already exceptionally strong Physical Body," he mused. "For other Grandmasters, achieving this would probably be far more difficult."
Having grasped the core principle, Chen Feng understood that this intangible essence, known as Daylight, was formed by consuming his own vital energy.
When one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer.
Chen Feng then retracted the white light, causing it to shrink by half an inch.
Following the True Art Key, he stimulated his body, immediately feeling a sharp, fleeting pain in his muscles and blood vessels.
Buzz!!!
In the next instant, the floor beneath his feet suddenly shattered, and a powerful aura erupted outward.
The windows of the meditation chamber trembled violently, and the disturbance quickly spread to the outside world.
Everyone in the second-floor Training Hall instinctively stopped their practice, feeling the floor vibrate beneath them.
Even the students exercising downstairs in the gym stared wide-eyed at the constantly shaking floor-to-ceiling windows and the fitness equipment swaying back and forth before them.
"What's going on?" someone asked, their voice filled with alarm.
The core disciples' instructors immediately left the Training Hall. Stepping onto the corridor to investigate the commotion, they quickly turned their gaze toward the distinctive special meditation chamber.
"Ah, it's Senior Brother. Looks like he's cultivating."
"What kind of True Art is he practicing? The aura is terrifying!"
"Disperse, everyone. It's normal."
Zhao Jushan, wearing a gray hoodie, arrived a step later. Suppressing his own surprise, he calmed the crowd.
Everything unfolded before his eyes, rendered exceptionally clear in his perception.
Chen Feng stood in the spot where the floor had shattered, distinctly hearing the pounding of his own heart.
Though the surrounding daylight was compressed, it continued to bloom like pure light, dispelling all shadows.
"It can boost my combat power by thirty to forty percent," Chen Feng muttered, clenching his fist slightly. He quickly arrived at a rough estimate.
Nodding inwardly, he felt quite satisfied.
He was acutely aware of his current state. The Giant Tiger Technique, after all, was merely an ordinary Martial Arts True Skill, and it was already struggling to keep pace with his strength. Even in Giant Tiger Form, he could no longer significantly increase his power. Reaching its peak was already the limit, and he had been using it less and less.
In contrast, the Golden Dawn Art was a perfect continuation of this principle.
"But it's not without a cost. This kind of boost actually consumes my essence, energy, and spirit. I can't keep it activated indefinitely."
"That's not a problem. As long as I don't overexert myself, I can slowly recover on my own afterward."
Having grasped the key to this technique's effect, Chen Feng began to anticipate the Golden Dawn Art's subsequent True Art Keys.
This was a high-level Strengthening Technique, on par with the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body. If he could master both to their final stages...
Perhaps even an Evil God wouldn't be invincible?
The thought flashed through his mind, and he retracted the daylight.
His essence, energy, and spirit, like a river behind a closed dam, were now contained. Compared to his perception, the consumption over the past minute or two hadn't been too severe.
"I can handle this for twenty minutes."
"Once you cross the critical point, recovery can take a long time, or you might need to supplement with advanced medicines."
"In the worst cases, the damage can be irreversible."
Having accurately sensed his limit, Chen Feng ended his training and left the meditation chamber.
Zhao Jushan was already waiting outside, instinctively glancing inside.
The shattered floorboards were particularly eye-catching. A young man passing by glanced at him.
"The floor quality is poor," he remarked. "Get someone to replace it."
As the words fell, Zhao Jushan opened his mouth to retort, "This is a newly built Martial Hall, and we used the best solid wood flooring from Nanjiang City!"
But he didn't dare say it. Instead, he hurried after Chen Feng, jogging to catch up.
(End of the Chapter)
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