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Chapter 429 - Angel's Transformation, Niduo Country's Suspicion [2.4k]

 

Translator: CinderTL

 

Bang!

Platinum Federation, Black Harbor City.

A muffled crash suddenly echoed from inside a villa.

The Security Personnel in the corridor flinched, glancing toward the study to see shards of a blue-and-white porcelain cup scattered across the floor.

"Damn General Federation!!"

Han Mingchuan, dressed in a dark suit, had lost his usual calm composure. His breathing was heavy, and veins bulged on his forehead. His trusted subordinates in the room dared not even breathe.

No one had anticipated that their meticulously planned scheme would unravel so disastrously.

The Legendary-grade biological modification experiment had been a ploy by the Evil God Cult to gather sacrifices, becoming the catalyst for the Black Tide's descent.

The Han Family, the largest shareholder of Red Wave Energy, was implicated and uprooted as a result.

The Military had completely seized and sealed off the Virtual Deep Sea, rendering Han Mingchuan unable to replicate and restart its consciousness even with his Key.

In other words, his greatest trump card was gone.

Flying General-class cyborgs like Lu Meng, along with other skilled and well-trained Security Personnel, had vanished in an instant.

Tock-tock!

Just then, a series of footsteps suddenly echoed through the corridor.

The Security Personnel in the villa's corridor tensed, their eyes fixed on a group of men in suits slowly approaching.

Initially wary, they soon parted to make way.

The woman in the center wore a long white gown, her long, brown, wavy hair cascading over her shoulders. Her fair neck was as slender as a swan's, and the click of her high heels echoed continuously.

"Miss Ouna..."

Han Mingchuan's Security Personnel's expressions shifted slightly. They hastily bowed respectfully, retreating to either side of the corridor.

But the woman didn't even glance at them, walking straight into the villa's study without stopping.

Sensing the commotion, Han Mingchuan glanced sideways at the scene outside. He closed his eyes briefly to steady his breathing, then stepped forward and sat in the leather chair behind the red wooden desk.

Click, click!

Soon, the crisp sound of high heels grew closer, and the woman entered the study.

"Han, it seems you're not having an easy time," Ouna said, her azure eyes flickering slightly as she surveyed the shattered porcelain cup on the floor.

Han Mingchuan remained silent, meeting her gaze and trying to control his emotions. His two most trusted Security Personnel retreated to his side, their eyes wary and filled with apprehension as they watched the group.

"I hear the Red Nation has completely taken over Red Wave Energy."

"Even you are wanted by the Red Kingdom Military?"

As if oblivious to his cold demeanor, Ouna walked over to the leather sofa and sat down like a hostess.

The Flying General-class cyborgs followed behind her, their sixth-tier force fields subtly spreading out, causing Han Mingchuan's gaze to sharpen.

Silence fell as he and Ouna stared at each other.

After several seconds, he finally spoke slowly.

"Miss Ouna, please get straight to the point."

"Very well."

Nodding slightly, Ouna waved her hand.

Two suited Security Personnel quickly stepped forward, tapped their smart wristbands, and projected a blue light screen.

Several official documents appeared on the screen, along with prominent warnings and demands.

"The Red Nation has sent a formal request for our Federation to extradite you."

"The Roth Family respects all its friends, so we're willing to negotiate on your behalf for permanent residency in the Federation, sparing you further harassment."

"Oh?" Han Mingchuan narrowed his eyes, though he wasn't surprised.

He had come to the Platinum Federation for this very reason; it was the only place on Earth where he had a chance to resist the Red Kingdom Military's pursuit.

But...

"What are the conditions?"

He asked in a low voice, having completely suppressed his earlier rage.

"It's simple," Ouna said with a smile, her tone seemingly benevolent. Han Mingchuan's expression darkened.

Though the Virtual Deep Sea was sealed, possessing the Deep Sea Key still offered a chance for a comeback.

Moreover, the Secret Realm projects she mentioned had served as a catalyst for the Red Nation's later crackdown on Mega Corporations, their value self-evident.

Without urging, Ouna sat calmly, patiently waiting. She believed he would make the right choice, for only the Roth Family possessed both the ability and the willingness to offer him protection on Earth.

Besides, she also thought of a supremely arrogant figure—a Martial Artist suspected to be of Legendary-grade. If she could maximize the usefulness of Red Wave Energy as a pawn and help her subdue it, then...

A fiery gleam flashed in her eyes. She grew increasingly eager for the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that would come from taming these proud, untamed horses.

"Wanted, huh?"

At the Flame Tiger Martial Arts Hall entrance, Chen Feng watched Chu Shihong leave and shook his head. He had come to the Platinum Federation for this very reason; it was the only place on Earth where he had a chance to evade the Red Kingdom Military's wanted notice.

But...

"What are your terms?" he asked in a deep voice, having completely suppressed and calmed his volatile emotions.

Red Wave Energy's downfall was entirely self-inflicted, and Han Mingchuan's wanted status was simply the consequence of his own actions.

If given the opportunity, Chen Feng wouldn't hesitate to personally execute Han Mingchuan and avenge the Martial Artists sacrificed in the Blood Sacrifice.

But before that...

"The first Central City Council meeting..."

Chen Feng's eyes flickered as he recalled Chu Shihong's parting words.

The Radiant Light Secret Realm had been successfully relocated, and Nanjiang had officially become Central City.

The Secret Realm served as the inner core, while the city formed the outer shell.

Recent events, particularly the Black Tide, had prevented the scheduled joint council meeting. Now that the crisis had temporarily subsided, it was time to convene.

According to protocol, the Outer City Federation was required to send representatives to attend the meeting in person, primarily to establish responsibilities and coordinate matters between the Secret Realm and the outer city.

The first meeting was scheduled for two days later. Chu Shihong had asked Chen Feng to represent the outer city and join them in the Secret Realm, which would become the future inner city.

"I hope I can see that inverted pyramid," Chen Feng thought, recalling the existence of the Civilization Construct. He wondered if he'd have a chance to participate in its affairs.

Suppressing his thoughts, he returned to the meditation chamber on the second floor.

The silver suitcase sat on the table. When he opened it, the resources inside matched what he had sensed:

One vial of Life Source Liquid and four Advanced Life Elixirs.

The first was a glass bottle as thick as a fist, filled with a nearly cyan Emerald Green liquid that occasionally shimmered with silver specks.

Compared to this, the four Advanced Life Elixirs seemed rather lackluster.

"Try them all."

Without delay, Chen Feng stepped forward and swallowed the Life Source Liquid first.

The suitcase contained matching syringes, but he felt that swallowing and refining the liquid would be faster.

Gulp!

Immediately, a surge of heat flooded his body and settled in his lower abdomen.

He then downed all four Advanced Life Elixirs in one gulp and sat cross-legged on the soft cushion.

The Divine Awakening Method began to circulate, and the blazing sun within his Dantian began to spin on its own.

His limbs and bones tingled with warmth, and the energy flowing in his lower abdomen was drawn in and absorbed, becoming the fundamental nourishment for the Seed of Life.

The Scarlet Gold sun deepened in color, and his muscles, bones, and flesh began to undergo gradual refinement.

Veins slowly writhed beneath his skin, and his already ruddy complexion deepened to a fiery crimson, as if forged in a furnace.

Minute by minute, Chen Feng remained focused on cultivating the Divine Awakening Method.

Until late into the night, when the stars once again descended upon Nanjiang.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes and exhaled a cloud of turbid air.

"Hoo!"

The air was scorching hot, instantly raising the temperature in the Meditation Chamber and nearly burning it to carbon.

The veins on Chen Feng's skin slowly receded, and his complexion returned to its normal ruddy hue.

In stark contrast...

[Divine Awakening Method: Cosmic Flame - Sun Realm (16%+)]

"The difficulty has increased again."

Chen Feng shook his head, growing more aware of the slow and arduous progress at the angel level.

The effects of the Life Source Liquid had weakened significantly, and Advanced Life Elixirs had become commonplace, barely contributing a few points of progress through sheer quantity.

He could already foresee how many resources he would need to advance Cosmic Flame to the next realm.

"Should I visit the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm?"

The thought crossed his mind, and Chen Feng remembered the Sacred Spirit Essence stored in the Holy City.

After intercepting the Serpentfolk Army at Heaven's Fall Mountain, he had been accidentally teleported back to Earth after wandering too far into their territory.

As a result, he hadn't yet claimed his reward from the Holy City.

"But it probably won't be enough."

"Killing two Saints only earned me a few portions of Sacred Spirit Essence."

Shaking his head, Chen Feng quickly dismissed the idea.

He wouldn't resort to forcibly seizing the Holy City's resources unless absolutely necessary.

Moreover, the Divine Awakening Method, the city's barrier, and the Power of the Holy Sword all represented formidable assets capable of holding their own against an angel.

For a moment, thoughts raced through Chen Feng's mind. He finally glanced at the mark on his palm.

Two crossed battle axes, representing calamity power, and a Secret Realm World with highly advanced technology.

Compared to the Divine Awakening Method or Martial Arts True Skills, only improving his innate talent seemed like the fastest path to power in the short term.

But before that...

Facing an unfamiliar Secret Realm World, he felt he needed to prepare more countermeasures.

For instance...

He gazed westward, toward the Niduo Mountains, thousands of kilometers away.

Judging by the timing, the Holy Shield Colossus should be on the verge of breaking through.

One day later.

"The Black Tide in Nanjiang is truly terrifying."

In the Niduo Royal Palace, a black table was piled high with unprocessed documents. Princess Eleanor, clad in a golden silk robe, frowned as she reviewed detailed information from the Red Nation.

Evil God Angels, barrier power...

A new method of Blood Sacrifice disguised as a Martial Arts experiment, secretly planting ritual seeds within Martial Artists...

"If such a disaster were to erupt in Niduo..."

Her face paling slightly, Princess Eleanor's heart grew heavy. Niduo lacked Legendary Technology and didn't have a Martial Artist as powerful as Grandmaster Chen.

Yet, according to intelligence shared by various nations, a spatial anchor had been left in the royal capital.

The threat of a Black Tide Disaster loomed, and in recent days, she had repeatedly considered relocating the capital.

"Your Highness..."

Several loyal Royal Family Security Personnel wore complex expressions, unsure how to comfort her.

Finally, it happened.

Buzz!!!

The Royal Palace shook, the earth trembled, and documents and cups on the table rattled violently.

The sudden commotion startled everyone, and they turned their heads in the direction of the tremors.

The iron-net restricted zone outside the palace was shaking, and aircraft and tanks from various national military forces stationed there had all activated their weapons systems.

Flying cars landed, cannons were loaded.

Their eyes, fixed in a state of high alert, naturally turned toward the Void Black Spot at the center of the iron-net restricted zone. Yet, there was not a ripple of disturbance there.

"Hmm?"

The crowd murmured in confusion, and several Flying General-class cyborgs from different nations sensed something amiss.

Soon, a sharp cry cut through the air.

"The energy anomaly isn't here!"

High-precision scanning equipment emitted a signal, piercing through the iron-net restricted zone. After traveling over ten kilometers, it finally pinpointed the source of the magnetic field disturbance.

The towering mountain range appeared on the map, drawing the satellite's attention. The image zoomed in continuously.

Soon, the atmosphere froze. Everyone stared wide-eyed.

Between the cliffs and peaks of the Sha Gobi, sandstorms like tornadoes rose to the heavens.

The asphalt highway winding through the mountains was buried under yellow sand. Giant boulders on the slopes were visibly tumbling and shattering.

"What's going on?"

"Did the Black Tide erupt here?" someone exclaimed, unable to contain their shock. The satellite image continued to zoom in, magnifying the scene.

The brownish-yellow mountains began to change color, as if losing their vitality, turning a grayish-white.

Rocks within the range cracked and crumbled, as if fissures were spreading through them. The sound of cracking echoed incessantly.

Dust and sand swirled through the air, creating a thick haze.

The sky was completely obscured by the swirling tornadoes, blocking the satellite's view.

"What is it?!"

"Could it be an earthquake?"

Speculations arose in everyone's minds. While they shouldn't have been so alarmed, the recent Black Tide Disaster in Nanjiang City, Red Nation, coupled with the spatial anchor in Niduo Country, left no room for complacency.

Finally, someone took the lead, boarding an aircraft and speeding toward the source of the disturbance.

"Your Highness..."

"General Walker, please go as well. I beg you."

Eleanor, deeply worried, agreed to her subordinates' suggestion.

Soon, several armies, armed with heavy firepower, rushed toward the Niduo Mountains.

The continuous sandstorms continued to rage, the yellow sand swirling through the air before settling as dust on the ground.

Amidst the flying sand and stones, electromagnetic signals and energy scans were severely disrupted, making it impossible to pinpoint the exact source of the anomaly.

"This..."

The arriving crowd was shocked. Even General Walker, a Flying General-class cyborg, wore a grim expression.

For a time, the Niduo Mountains continued to erupt with earth-shattering phenomena, yet no one could find the key to understanding them.

But deep within the uncharted depths of the mountains...

The Platinum Colossus remained motionless, its eyes closed, its golden light flickering and contracting across its surface.

(End of the Chapter)

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