Translator: CinderTL
Boom!!
Chen Feng's heart pounded violently, as if the world itself was shaking.
Even the blood-red moonlight in the sky dimmed slightly, and the surrounding mist, startled by the Qi mechanism, seemed to dissipate.
Under the activation of Perception Focus, everything moved in slow motion, as if time had slowed down.
With meticulous attention to every detail, Chen Feng could clearly see the muscles of the burly white-robed figure convulsing wildly, layered and coiled like pythons, concentrating all the power of its Physical Body.
It was as if a humanoid Primordial Ferocious Beast had awakened, its aura erupting with earth-shattering force—a sign of its impending leap into another realm of Transcendence.
Boom!!!
The silence shattered as a piercing sonic boom ripped through the air.
A white aura blossomed slowly into a perfect circle, revealing the clenched fist that had delivered the blow.
Though the figure's punch seemed to move in agonizing slow motion, Chen Feng realized he couldn't dodge it.
It was as if the entire world, above and below, had conspired against him. As long as he remained in this world, he could only brace for the impact.
Bang!!
The fist slammed down.
The golden Round Shield shattered instantly, and a white aura sliced through the sky, transforming into a hurricane that overturned everything in its path.
All the Black Tide Creatures attempting to surround and kill Chen Feng were crushed by the impact. Their Azure-Gold Physiques were sent flying back a hundred meters, smashing through countless cars and building walls along the way.
The thunderous sound of collapsing buildings echoed continuously, sending gray dust billowing into the sky.
This scene continued for an unknown duration until, finally, amidst the ruins of a collapsed building, debris was cleared away to reveal an Azure-Gold Figure staggering to its feet.
"Cough, cough..."
After two light coughs, Chen Feng shook his head.
The thick armor plating was forced to revert to its normal state, and waves of intense pain surged from his chest.
A wave of dizziness washed over his mind. Looking down, he saw that the Steel Bones shield on his chest had been completely shattered, with cracks spreading like a spiderweb across its surface.
The Azure Armor beneath it was in a similar state, and he could clearly see his bronze body chest caving inward, leaving a deep, heavy fist mark several centimeters deep.
"He actually broke my sternum."
"Cough, cough... It seems there are levels of strength even among Sixth-Tier creatures. Or perhaps that punch wasn't just Sixth-Tier."
Coughing again, Chen Feng could feel his current weakness and the terrifying power of the previous blow.
His opponent was clearly a Transcendent-Realm Martial Artist from the Extreme Martial Hall. And he was certain that the opponent hadn't used any Force techniques from start to finish.
It was pure physical strength, a brute-force punch.
Yet even that had shattered his Stellar Titanium Steel Bones and the nearly impenetrable Azure Armor.
Even he had nearly been critically wounded and defeated here.
For a moment, he couldn't help but wonder if his opponent had cultivated the Heavenly Aura Overlord Body and reached a high level.
As the thought crossed his mind, he looked up.
The burly white-robed figure stood motionless, having made no move to press his advantage.
Whoosh!
A Black Tide Creature charged in—a humanoid demon with bat wings. Its skin was deep red like magma, and two bull horns jutted from its head, making it look particularly ferocious.
Just as it was about to launch a successful sneak attack from behind...
Whoosh!
Thwack!
A Steel Bones spear flashed from behind, instantly piercing through its body.
Its bloodshot eyes widened in disbelief as the Batfolk demon crashed to the ground, never to rise again.
Without turning around, Chen Feng silently watched the burly white-robed figure a hundred meters away.
An invisible breeze swept through the air, and black lines spread from the figure's chest, as if struggling to break free.
But soon, everything stopped.
The figure's body crumbled into dust like ashes, gradually disappearing without a trace.
Three pale blue Extreme Martial Light Orbs and two dark gray Perception Enhancement Light Orbs remained suspended in the air.
"Again..."
Chen Feng fell silent for a moment, an inexplicable unease stirring within him.
Shaking off the strange feeling, he flapped his Blood Wings once more and soared away.
"Help me."
The silent plea echoed in Chen Feng's mind as the Holy Shield Colossus was besieged.
Three 6th-tier creatures surrounded it: a Mutated Griffin and a massive lizard capable of unleashing breath attacks.
All were stronger than the One-Eyed Lava Troll Chen Feng had faced before. Working together, they had suppressed the Colossus, even inflicting injuries.
Despite this, the Holy Shield Colossus erupted in a pillar of golden light, forcibly breaking free from all restraints. It then vibrated its stone wings and soared nearby.
Buzz!!
Sensing its movement, Chen Feng raised his hand and absorbed two deep gray Light Orbs.
In an instant:
[Perception +20!]
[Perception LV6: 1/100]
His Perception Talent had finally leveled up. Chen Feng's mind jolted as a wave of refreshing energy spread through his mind, sharpening his perception of the world.
His heart pounded, and blood flowed steadily through his veins.
The Black Tide Creatures swarming in for the kill roared incessantly, their scales shimmering, wings flapping, breaths heavy and shallow, muscles twitching.
From the smallest to the largest, from the closest to the farthest, every creature within a thousand-meter radius was now within his awareness.
Moreover, he could clearly sense their rage, ferocity, malice, and corruption—emotions that nearly shook his iron will.
In that instant, the effects of his upgraded Talent flooded his mind, and Chen Feng keenly felt his Perception transform into something far more powerful.
"Nine hundred meters."
The range had exploded. At full power, he could now perceive everything within a nine-hundred-meter radius, though it strained his mental energy.
If contracted to five or six hundred meters, it could be maintained normally, almost becoming a permanent state.
Furthermore, the activation of Perception Focus became more sustained and gained enhanced effects, even penetrating the isolation and protection of a Fifth-Grade Force Field.
His sensitivity to others' emotions also sharpened.
"Excellent."
Nodding, Chen Feng was highly satisfied.
The increased range was one thing, but the ability to penetrate Fifth-Grade Force Field defenses was particularly valuable.
Before this, his Perception had always been blocked by Force Fields, making it easy to overlook potential dangers.
And...
"What's that?"
His Perception suddenly detected an invisible presence, as if a dozen or so points of light had appeared in his dark mind.
He considered experimenting, but then remembered his current condition.
Finally, with a resounding thud, the Holy Shield Colossus silently and loyally descended once more, folding its stone wings to form a round shield, protecting him completely.
All distractions suppressed, Chen Feng seized the opportunity and quickly absorbed the three Extreme Martial Arts.
Buzz!!
The scene shifted to Qinggang City, once bathed in a clear blue sky.
"The Heavenly Aura Overlord Body is one of the Extreme Martial Hall's most advanced techniques, with a particular focus on refining the Physical Body and cultivating Physical Body strength."
"Ranked alongside the Golden Profound Stream's Golden Dawn Art as one of the world's top Martial Arts Strengthening Techniques, its final Overlord Body stage allows one to subdue the Abyssal Black Dragon and ascend the Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder through sheer Physical Body power..."
In the Meditation Chamber of the Extreme Martial Hall, a burly, short-haired old man spoke sternly. His Qi mechanism was as intense as the sun, and every gesture exuded the unwavering stability and imposing presence of Mount Tai.
The transcendent man, still a youth in the remnants of his memories, had thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a physique as robust as an ox.
Upon hearing the old man's words, his expression turned expectant and reverent. The burly, short-haired old man spoke again:
"Mighty Arms focuses on Qi Force, Aura Body refines the physical body."
"Giant Dome condenses the body's intent, Overlord Body determines fate."
"These are the four levels of our Extreme Martial Arts Heavenly Aura Overlord Body."
The burly, short-haired old man didn't intentionally exert any power, yet the air in the Meditation Chamber seemed to still, his heart thumping like a drum.
"The key to Mighty Arms is as follows: Your talent for Strengthening Techniques far surpasses ordinary people. Reaching Transcendence in the future will be no challenge."
"Furthermore, as my personal disciple, I'm not breaking any rules by teaching you the secrets of Aura Body and Giant Dome early. Just keep them strictly confidential and don't share them with anyone else."
The burly, short-haired old man grinned, then patted the youth's shoulder.
"Remember this: Aura Body requires the use of secret medicinal marrow-cleansing liquid to temper the body. Additionally, you can use crystal ore to polish the skin's surface, absorbing its power to stimulate muscles and acupoints."
"Aura Body is also known as the Glazed Body. Once perfected, the body becomes indestructible, capable of withstanding most attacks in the world."
"As for the Giant Dome, the key lies in unifying your body and mind to receive the blessing of the heavens. But remember this: you cannot cultivate this realm until you have achieved Transcendence."
As the words faded, the scene suddenly shattered.
Chen Feng, still reeling from the experience, immediately retrieved the remaining two Extreme Martial Arts.
Soon, a torrent of fragmented memories flooded his mind. However, most of the information was less significant than what he had previously encountered.
Boom!!
Just then, a muffled explosion erupted from behind the folded stone wings. Chen Feng knew the Giant Lizard creature had unleashed another devastating breath attack.
The ruined streets outside were cleaved by a fissure resembling an Abyss, and countless Black Tide Creatures swarmed in like locusts from all directions, closing in for the kill.
Without hesitation, Chen Feng suppressed all other thoughts, took a deep breath, and forcefully activated both his Limit Break State and the Gate of Daylight's physical power once more.
Boom!!
Moments later, he opened his eyes, awakening in the pitch-black meditation chamber. His head throbbed dully, and his weary mind felt sluggish. Chen Feng knew he had been forced to withdraw from the Dream Realm again.
Ignoring everything else, he drifted back to sleep under the cover of night.
Only when the sky outside turned a clear azure, and the faint sounds of martial arts practice and sparring from the Martial Hall's core disciples reached him, did he finally regain his senses and open his eyes once more.
The upgraded Perception was so powerful that even without conscious effort, the entire Martial Hall was enveloped in his mental aura.
Slightly amplifying his power, he could instantly perceive every movement on the streets within four to five hundred meters.
The breakfast shop was packed, with steaming buns and mantou fresh from the oven. Sleepy-eyed office workers and students hurried past.
The bus was as crowded as ever. The moment it stopped at the station, countless people jostled to squeeze inside, leaving only a handful of stragglers behind.
In the nearby park, elderly men practiced tai chi while others used the outdoor exercise equipment.
In the apartment complex to the left, clothes hung from balconies, swaying in the breeze, and wisps of smoke curled from chimneys.
These scenes of everyday life—the sights, sounds, and smells of humanity—were the moments when Chen Feng truly felt like a human.
Though he was no longer entirely human, having become a walking human-shaped bomb, he remained part of the human collective, sharing in the joys and sorrows of this world.
His thoughts drifted, and in an instant, the formless points of light he had experienced in the Dream Realm reappeared in his mind.
Instinctively reaching out with his Perception, he saw blurred images within them.
(End of the Chapter)
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