Translator: CinderTL
Buzz!!
An intangible aura enveloped the area within a radius of several hundred meters, causing the nearby sea to fall into an eerie silence.
The figure clad in an old military coat had a sinister nose bridge, deep-set eye sockets, and dark brown hair hidden beneath a wide-brimmed round hat.
Even though it was daytime, the crew of Lei Long's fleet felt an inexplicable bone-chilling cold.
Moreover, they even saw a blood-red moon mysteriously reflected on the sea surface.
"What should we do!"
"It really is the Blood Sea Vice Admiral!"
"We're doomed!"
Trembling and fearful voices rang out one after another. Lei Long could feel his Spirituality being suppressed, and his muscles were constantly twitching, as if something was trying to break out from within.
Bang! The stone box in his hand could no longer be held and fell to the ground, scattering several crystal-like blue ores.
The other crew members also screamed in an instant, making strange noises, and looked at each other in terror.
It was as if tentacles were emerging, or flesh buds were growing.
Their faces, necks, and hands... the bizarre scene filled everyone with panic, and they wanted to move but found they couldn't control their own bodies.
Seeing this, the pirate fleet erupted in cheers and laughter, and amidst cruel orders, someone commanded to approach, ready to end this unexpected encounter.
"No!!"
Filled with unwillingness, Lei Long thought of his wife and daughter.
If he were gone, how would they survive in Banli Port?
Would Master Feng Chen really protect them?
Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and he suddenly remembered a piece of advice given before setting sail.
Silver coins?
If faced with an unsolvable crisis, throw silver coins into the sea!! A strong will to survive burst forth, as if grasping at the last straw.
At this moment, Lei Long could no longer care about the truth of this statement. He could only endure the pain and control his body, taking out a bag of silver coins from his jacket pocket and gritting his teeth as he threw them into the sea.
"Hmm?"
The Blood Sea Vice Admiral and others saw this from afar. The scattered silver coins reflected dazzling lights in mid-air before plopping into the sea.
Some were puzzled, some frowned.
But most didn't pay it any mind, just grinning and giving orders.
"Hurry up, don't you see that guy is scared out of his wits!!"
"Hahahaha!"
Sinister laughter echoed, and the crew of Lei Long's fleet fell into despair, with some even losing control and collapsing to the ground.
The pirate fleet thus approached smoothly, and someone stood on the deck, ready to leap aboard and start the slaughter.
"Wait!"
Suddenly, the Blood Sea Vice Admiral, wearing a wide-brimmed pirate hat, frowned and spoke.
His several deputies were slightly startled, and then they felt a violent force emerging from beneath the sea.
"Not good!!"
Several people exclaimed, and the Blood Sea Vice Admiral's face darkened.
Focusing his gaze, he saw waves surging on the sea surface, and the surrounding fleet suddenly rose several feet.
Immediately after, a massive wave erupted, violently capsizing the two single-masted sailboats in front.
"Ahhh!!"
Amidst the horrified shouts, the waves subsided, and water sprayed everywhere.
A massive, dark blue creature burst out of the water, roaring with earth-shaking ferocity.
"Sha!!!"
Bang bang bang!!! Water exploded, and several more masted ships were overturned.
Thick tentacles swung wildly, masts snapped, decks caved in, and debris flew everywhere.
One by one, pirates fell into the water in terror, and fearful shouts rose and fell.
"It's a sea beast!!"
The Blood Sea Vice Admiral's deputy shouted in shock and anger, only to see the tentacle-like pillar crashing down, intending to destroy them all and send them into the sea.
"Outrageous!!"
With a cold, furious roar, the Blood Sea Vice Admiral, clad in an old military coat, glared with crimson eyes.
In an instant, numerous small tentacles sprouted from his body, converging mid-air to block the incoming octopus tentacle.
Boom!!! The muffled sound was thunderous, shaking everyone's eardrums.
The ship swayed as if about to capsize, the deck dented in several places, and the other pirates staggered, their eyes wide with shock.
"Daring to attack me? It seems you've grown tired of living!"
The Blood Sea Vice Admiral's voice was icy and sinister, his body rapidly transforming as his muscles activated.
In a flash, his physique changed dramatically, revealing the face of a mammoth, with two menacing tusks protruding.
Moreover, numerous tentacles appeared behind him, resembling a humanoid octopus.
The atmosphere grew tense as green mist emanated from his tentacles, heading straight for Gata.
An eerie force invaded, and Gata clearly felt his body growing numb, as if afflicted by some disease or plague, weakening continuously.
"Sha!!!"
With a loud roar, high-pressure water jets erupted from the sea.
Sensing the cutting power capable of piercing metal and shattering stone, the Blood Sea Vice Admiral's eyes narrowed, and the tentacles behind him shot out like a net to block the attack.
Thud! Thud! Thud! The muffled sounds continued as some of his tentacles were severed by the high-pressure jets.
A tinge of pain shot through him, and the crimson in his eyes deepened as he prepared to unleash his trump card.
However, the next moment.
"Sha!!!"
The eerie green eyes rolled, and a chilling roar shook the heavens.
Sensing the opponent's impending powerful strike, the Blood Sea Vice Admiral's pupils contracted, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Hum!!! A pitch-black ink enveloped everything, spraying across the sky and earth.
The giant octopus waved its tentacles, manipulating the water currents, swiftly carrying the two-masted ship away.
The Blood Sea Vice Admiral was furious, never expecting to be toyed with by a sea creature.
He was about to order a pursuit, but when he turned his head.
Massive whirlpools appeared, exerting a powerful suction force, forcibly holding them in place.
His expression grim, he had no choice but to exert his strength to prevent the fleet from being dragged into the sea.
When he finally looked up again.
The giant octopus had vanished, and the two-masted ship was far away.
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"Encountered the Blood Sea Vice Admiral, huh."
Inside a building in the Dowa Snow Mountain.
After processing the images in his mind, Chen Feng's eyes flickered slightly.
The link of the Soul Flame was indeed marvelous, allowing him to see Gata's situation in the Dead Crow Secret Realm.
"He should have left safely and is about to return to Banli Port."
"The Blood Sea Vice Admiral truly has some tricks up his sleeve, probably no less than Adler, perhaps even stronger."
His eyes flickering, Chen Feng pondered for a moment, deciding not to enter the dream tonight.
Due to the time flow difference, his connection with Gata had a certain delay, and this might be a scene from several days ago.
Moreover, even if he entered the dream, he could only appear at the location he had previously left, which was within Banli Port.
"Inform me when you return to Banli Port."
Chen Feng instructed Gata, thinking that the twenty Blue Heart Stones should further advance the progress of his Steel Bones.
With this thought, his mind became clear.
That night, he entered the dream, still heading to Qinggang City.
The night passed without incident, and the golden sun reappeared.
The light of dawn spread across the mountains, and goose-feather-like snowflakes drifted everywhere.
Looking at the thick snow piled up on the buildings, Chen Feng could clearly feel that the snowstorm on Dowa Snow Mountain had intensified.
Not paying much attention, he withdrew his gaze and silently recited the words "add points."
Buzz!
[Extreme Martial Fist: Meteor (87%)]
At this point, the ordinary Meteor technique was somewhat falling behind his current pace.
However, based on the current progress, Chen Feng guessed that it might take only two or three more days for him to officially break through the Extreme Martial Fist to the Falling Sun level. Perhaps there would be some unexpected surprises.
With this thought in mind, he quickly tidied up and glanced at his phone.
There was a reply to yesterday's inquiry, a message from Grandmaster Flying Eagle.
[Grandmaster Flying Eagle: The military has been very efficient and has already locked onto Demon Moon's approximate whereabouts.]
[She is currently in Suojia City. I suspect she wants to sneak into Niduo Country by water, but it's not going smoothly.]
Seeing the message, Chen Feng raised an eyebrow.
Once might be a coincidence, but twice is a pattern.
Demon Moon must know that he had come to Suro and was trying to escape.
He would not forget her provocation in Nanjiang, the interference during the battle at Huai River, and the malice at Xiang Mountain.
"It's time to end this."
Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, thinking about leaving Dowa Snow Mountain.
The only remaining purpose of his trip to Suro was this last task. Compared to this unfamiliar place, he still preferred the scenery of Nanjiang and wanted to return sooner.
With this thought settled, he went out to find Han Chao, intending to leave.
"Grandmaster Chen, could you please wait a little longer?"
Unexpectedly, Han Chao made another request, which surprised him.
"What exactly is this about?" Chen Feng asked, puzzled.
The Martial Arts Exchange had already concluded, and he couldn't understand why the military kept asking him to stay.
Han Chao smiled, but before he could explain, a buzzing sound was heard.
Turning his head, he saw a black helicopter emerging from the depths of the snow mountain, slowly descending.
The rotating propeller stirred the snowstorm, its roaring sound drawing the attention of many Suro locals.
"It's the Red Nation military."
Shiva and the others saw the commotion from afar and noticed the red maple leaf emblem.
Everyone was puzzled, and Chen Feng's curiosity grew.
Finally, the helicopter landed in an open area, and a military man in camouflage stepped out with a briefcase, striding toward the reception area.
"Finally, they're here."
Han Chao said with a smile, his tone relaxed.
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow slightly, instinctively amplifying his perception, and immediately sensed the familiar object inside the briefcase.
Surprised and astonished, his pupils reflected the image of the military man approaching him and saluting respectfully.
"Grandmaster Chen!"
His voice was loud and respectful, while Zhou Wuren and the others nearby were already filled with curiosity.
Then, under Han Chao's introduction, the man clicked open the briefcase and placed it on the table, revealing its contents.
A cylindrical glass bottle, about twenty centimeters long, with a silver cap made of some special material.
Inside the bottle was a full green liquid, exuding vitality in his perception.
"Advanced Life Elixir?" Chen Feng's voice wavered as he looked at Han Chao.
He hadn't expected the military to be so generous.
"Haha, Grandmaster Chen, you've worked hard during this Martial Arts Exchange."
"I heard you might need this for your recent training. Coincidentally, the quota was issued these past two days, and the higher-ups insisted that I keep you here."
"Good timing. The logistics department finally completed it today, just in time."
Han Chao explained with a smile, and all of Chen Feng's doubts were dispelled.
Zhou Wuren beside him was full of envy, knowing full well that Chen Feng had already gained the military's attention and was no longer just an ordinary Martial Arts Grandmaster.
"Then I must thank Captain Han and all the officers." Chen Feng didn't stand on ceremony; he truly needed this item.
"Haha, Grandmaster Chen, you're too kind."
Han Chao smiled with satisfaction. Though his attitude didn't seem to change much, there was a subtle increase in enthusiasm.
It wasn't just because of Chen Feng's strength, but also because their smooth cooperation had earned him attention and praise from higher-ups.
After a brief chat, Han Chao took Zhou Wuren aside, seemingly fulfilling some promise as a form of reassurance.
Watching them leave, Chen Feng turned his gaze to the cylindrical glass bottle on the table, remaining silent for a few seconds.
The military's generosity was somewhat unexpected, but it also confirmed that his initial decision to agree had been the right one.
"You all can leave now."
Exhaling a deep breath, Chen Feng said to Cao Tong and the others.
Everyone nodded and left, and with a click, the door closed tightly.
The Life Seed Awakening Method was already close to a breakthrough, but due to insufficient Essence supplements and his desire to conserve the Limit Breaking Orbs, he had fallen short.
Without further hesitation, Chen Feng picked up the glass bottle of potion in front of him and unscrewed the cap.
Click! Finally, the silver cap was twisted off.
Gulp! Gulp! The vibrant green liquid was poured into his mouth and swallowed.
Soon, faint streams of warmth rose from his lower abdomen, continuously flowing toward the condensed Flame Seed.
The interface instantly appeared, with prompts flashing one after another.
[Life Seed Awakening Method: Third Stage (88%→89%→90%)]
As time passed, the warmth within his body continued to gather, and the color of the Flame Seed grew deeper.
Until finally, countless insights flooded in.
The interface flashed, and the prompt solidified.
[Life Seed Awakening Method: Fourth Stage!]
Crackle! Crackle!
A series of popping sounds, like frying beans, echoed continuously. Chen Feng keenly sensed that the Flame Seed had grown several times larger, almost enveloping his entire dantian.
A wisp of crimson energy coiled up, and high temperatures spread, nearly igniting into flames.
If anyone had been there to see, they would have noticed his Force violently pulsating, as if he had transformed into a man of fire.
Clearly, the Heavenly Flame Force had been significantly enhanced by the strengthened Life Seed.
"But..."
With bright eyes, Chen Feng knew this wasn't the biggest breakthrough.
His perception allowed him to subtly detect all the changes within his body. Focusing now, he felt his physical strength rise once more, and his constitution improved again.
Finally, he looked at his four-dimensional attributes.
[Strength: 55.6→60.5]
[Agility: 41.6→46.7]
[Constitution: 57.6→63.6]
[Willpower: 64.2→66.2]
A total of eighteen attribute points increased—no small feat.
Especially in constitution, the improvement was the greatest.
"The awakening method of the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm places more emphasis on the physical body, similar to martial arts strengthening techniques."
"Only now have I truly reached the end of this awakening method."
Chen Feng thought to himself, catching a faint, unpleasant odor.
His skin felt sticky and uncomfortable, and he could perceive black impurities being expelled from his pores.
Had he undergone another physical transformation? Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, an uncertain guess forming in his mind.
Moreover, that mysterious sensation of touching the limit reappeared, and it was much clearer than before.
He suspected that he had already taken the crucial step into the fifth rank, but it still wasn't the Pinnacle Realm.
This was an intuition, as he knew he hadn't truly reached his limit yet.
The contradictory feeling was quite strange, and he couldn't help but revisit that previous thought.
"Could it be that there are differences in strength within the Pinnacle Realm?"
"Perhaps the greater one's potential, the harder it is to reach the limit, and naturally, even if it's not the Pinnacle Realm, it's still the fifth rank?"
(End of the Chapter)
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