Translator: CinderTL
"Get out!"
"Red Nation bastards, get out of our federation!"
"You killed Member of Parliament Monger! Pay with your lives!"
Black Harbor City, at the heart of the streets.
More and more figures surged from all directions, surrounding the black Red Nation convoy.
Shouts, insults, and condemnations.
The cacophony of sound waves converged, assaulting eardrums.
The neon projections high above trembled and scattered, rippling across the sky. The foreign affairs bureau personnel originally escorting the convoy feigned deafness and vanished into the crowd.
"What exactly do they want?"
Chairman Li Yun's face darkened, his mood plummeting.
The car window beside him, reinforced by a blue light shield, offered a clear view of the federal citizens pressing close, their faces contorted with savage fury.
He couldn't understand why these people dared to act so recklessly.
He was equally baffled by the sudden, drastic turn of events.
Buzz!
As if in response, the floating light screens high above the surrounding districts flickered, displaying identical news reports:
Burning skyscrapers, billowing smoke, and catastrophic destruction.
The death of an Old Covenant Faction member of parliament was announced, sparking an incident that appeared to be a violent riot.
In an instant, Chairman Li Yun grasped the full implications, especially the phrase "suspected Red Nation involvement."
His pupils contracted, and a flicker of fury crossed his aged face.
"Such ruthless tactics!"
All his doubts vanished. He hadn't imagined the New Covenant Faction would stoop to such depravity.
They had used a member of parliament's life as bait, dragging their entire delegation into this quagmire.
Worse still, the deceased councilor was a member of the Old Covenant Faction.
This would inevitably escalate tensions between the two factions, putting them at an even greater disadvantage.
"Representative Li, what do we do?"
A frantic voice crackled over the delegation's communication channel, belonging to a member in another vehicle.
The news broadcast had ignited a powder keg, detonating the pent-up rage in the hearts of countless federal citizens.
Many who had previously hesitated now joined the blockade, swept up by the chaotic atmosphere and inflammatory rhetoric, transforming into a surging torrent of protest.
"This..."
Chairman Li Yun's expression darkened, his eyes hardening with grim resolve.
These federal citizens were clearly being used as pawns, yet they couldn't freely retaliate.
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chen Feng's expression turned icy.
Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of federation citizens surrounded them, their ears assaulted by a barrage of vile insults.
Star Spirit, worried for his safety, wanted to shut down the translation module.
But then, a low voice rumbled through the crowd:
"They're just asking for death."
Star Spirit froze, and Chairman Li Yun and the others stiffened in shock.
Turning their heads, they saw Chen Feng's eyes like daggers, as if about to unleash a cataclysmic storm.
"It's time to pull back, Jack!"
"Hold on, haven't you noticed the foreign affairs bureau agents watching coldly from the sidelines?"
"Don't worry, trust me."
The crowd roared with deafening shouts, a chaotic frenzy.
Yet amidst the chaos, shadowy figures lurked in the corners, seizing the opportunity to loot.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Shop windows shattered.
Supermarkets were ransacked, and restaurant tables and chairs lay overturned.
Many federation citizens from the slums, clad in hoodies, fled in panic, clutching bulging bags of stolen goods.
This chaos was merely a microcosm of the wider unrest. The crowd, fueled by the thrill of defying the law, surged against the convoy, hurling insults and threats.
"Looks like it's about time."
Behind the crowd-blocked street, the missing foreign affairs bureau vehicle was parked.
Two New Covenant Faction Councilors smirked coldly, while Director Lyle, standing beside them, frowned deeply, his expression a mix of doubt and anxiety.
"Are you sure this will work?" he couldn't help but ask, acutely aware of the formidable power wielded by the delegation's strongest member.
If that individual disregarded all restraints and unleashed a massacre, could the forces here truly stop them?
"Lyle, your courage seems to be shrinking by the day," the New Covenant Faction Councilor in charge of the operation, a lean middle-aged white man in a suit, said mockingly, patting Lyle on the shoulder. "The port incident must have left quite a shadow on you."
"But rest assured, Lord Andrei has prepared thoroughly this time, deploying significant forces."
"Besides..." He glanced up at the projection light screen overhead, a cold smile spreading across his face.
The explosion in the North District had already been officially classified as a terrorist attack, and the deceased Councilor could no longer be revived.
Now, even if the Old Covenant Faction harbored suspicions, they had no choice but to abandon any attempts at reconciliation.
In fact, they might even send Legendary-grade experts to join the investigation, further restricting the delegation's movements.
Director Lyle felt a surge of relief at this reassurance.
Director Lyle, his plump face creased with worry, slowly regained his composure as his pale complexion began to flush with renewed confidence.
"Just sit back and enjoy the show," the New Covenant Faction Councilor said, patting Lyle on the shoulder with a mocking grin. "These commoners may be ignorant, but they can be quite useful in a pinch."
His gaze swept across the scene: hundreds, perhaps thousands, of people easily manipulated into a riot, all serving the New Covenant Faction's agenda.
Public security vehicles, though alerted long ago, now drifted leisurely through the streets, their sirens silent.
"This lesson will teach these Red Nation barbarians who truly rules here," the Councilor sneered. "If they don't want to leave a stain on their record, they'd better recognize their defeat."
Director Lyle followed the Councilor's gaze.
Within the crowd, planted agitators began shouting, hurling beer bottles at the motorcade and spewing vile insults.
The animosity spread like wildfire, fueled by the instigators' encouragement. The crowd grew increasingly violent, their faces—white and black alike—flushed with rage and the thrill of rebellion.
The roar of the mob surged like a tidal wave, as debris rained down from the sky.
Witnessing this spectacle, the New Covenant Faction Councilor's cold smile deepened, his eyes fixed on the Red Nation delegation's vehicles being swallowed inch by inch by the mob.
"These barbarians... what's the point?"
"If they had any sense, they wouldn't be in this mess."
Buzz!
Suddenly, the air trembled, and a violent wind swept across the ground.
An invisible force erupted from the convoy, swirling outward to engulf the city.
The world seemed to freeze instantly, all color draining away, leaving only a monochrome gray.
"What—"
In that instant, eyes widened, blood vessels bulging.
The New Covenant Faction Councilor's face twisted in terror, the words he'd been about to speak choking in his throat.
Lyle and the others beside him were equally paralyzed by fear and fury, the world having turned instantly black and white, utterly silent, leaving them unable to utter a single sound.
Federal citizens participating in the riot froze mid-motion, their faces contorted in terror, as if confronted by a natural predator.
The debris hurled into the air hung suspended, as if someone had pressed the pause button.
"Quiet now?"
Click!
A deep voice shattered the deathly silence. From the center of the convoy, nearly swallowed by the crowd, a car door swung open.
A black leather shoe stepped firmly onto the asphalt, landing squarely in the middle of the road.
A black trench coat draped naturally, and a stern, masculine face emerged into view.
"Quite a crowd."
The deep voice rumbled again, this time with a hint of lament.
Beneath his sharply angled brows, his profound eyes swept across the crowd.
For a fleeting moment, it seemed as if an enormous Scarlet Gold Fierce Tiger had silently materialized behind him, its colossal form towering alongside hundred-meter-tall buildings, dominating the city and gazing down upon the masses below.
Crimson flames reflected in the glass windows, and the tiger's majestic, predatory eyes scanned the scene.
Gulp!
In an instant, Director Lyle, standing in the distance, swallowed hard, his face pale with terror.
Among the thousands of federal citizens who had been stirred up and manipulated, pupils trembled, cold sweat oozing from their pores and trickling down their cheeks.
In that brief moment, they realized with horror:
No matter how desperately they struggled, they couldn't move.
Their bodies were frozen in place, as if paralyzed, while the surrounding air solidified inch by inch, forming an invisible cage that bound everything.
"New Covenant Faction, foreign affairs bureau, public security bureau..."
Chen Feng's gaze swept across the crowd, his eyes cold and piercing.
His gaze swept across the entire scene, capturing the faces of leaders and hidden figures alike.
For some inexplicable reason, the thousands of people in the street felt a chill run down their spines, as if the Scarlet Gold Fierce Tiger's vertical pupils were staring down at them with bone-chilling killing intent.
Whoosh!
Dark clouds drifted across the sky, and a summer breeze swept through the gloomy atmosphere.
A wave of icy cold washed over the crowd, beads of sweat sliding down their cheeks. Countless eyes darted frantically, desperately trying to catch a glimpse of the black-robed youth at the center of the storm.
An icy indifference, a blatant intent to kill.
"Does he really dare to attack?!"
The New Covenant Faction Councilor's eyes widened, bloodshot with shock and fury, a chill running down his spine.
A desperate scream echoed in the minds of the crowd, an invisible terror looming overhead.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Finally, just as the terrified crowd was on the verge of collapse,
ear-splitting sonic booms tore through the sky, growing louder as they approached.
"Chen Feng!!"
"How dare you disrupt the order of our federation and harm innocent civilians!"
"The evidence is irrefutable! What do you have to say for yourself now?!"
The thunderous roar reverberated like the descent of justice.
Andrei, who should have been at the congress palace, reappeared, his jetpack blazing.
His black jacket billowed in the wind, his face a mask of cold disdain.
The mockery in his eyes was unmistakable as a rainbow of lights streaked in behind him.
These were Sixth-Tier Modified Humans and armed forces led by Modified Human warriors, their aircraft piercing the sky.
Floating turrets unleashed magnetic beams, sealing off the area, while the muzzles of Energy Cannons pulsed with stored energy, ready to unleash a devastating strike.
Hum!
In an instant, the sky darkened, thick storm clouds gathering.
Over a hundred Fourth-Tier Modified Humans and higher, riding single-person aircraft, formed a tightening vortex, their gazes sweeping across the scene.
Blue light particles and crimson Blazing Energy intertwined, illuminating the scene as a legendary figure from the Old Covenant Faction emerged at the helm—one of Commissioner Moke's two Modified Human security personnel.
"Chen Feng, do not misjudge the situation!"
"Commissioner Moke is already aware of this matter."
The Legendary-grade white Modified Human hovered in mid-air atop a Rainbow Light Shuttle, his voice booming with solemn warning.
He recalled Commissioner Moke's instructions:
Though this incident was likely orchestrated by the New Covenant Faction, if they could seize the opportunity to capture the Red Nation delegation and finalize the treaty terms, they should temporarily cooperate. They could settle accounts with the New Covenant Faction later.
The moment these words landed, the eyes of Chairman Li Yun and the other members of the Red Nation delegation in their armored vehicles darkened, realizing the situation had reached its worst possible point.
In stark contrast, the hidden figures among the street crowds, as well as Director Lyle and the New Covenant Faction members who were also stunned by the Pinnacle Intent, all revealed expressions of elation.
"Hahahaha!"
"This is it! We're saved!"
The New Covenant Faction Councilor roared with manic laughter in his mind, as if he had just seen his savior.
Having not personally witnessed the port incident, he still believed that the Red Nation's legendary figures would break the deadlock.
But now, Chen Feng stood alone, without any support from Wang Cheng.
Even the Red Nation's carrier group and warships stationed at the border had already retreated, unable to react in time or provide immediate assistance.
"Let's see how you get out of this!" Andrei sneered, his eyes icy as he deliberately curled his lips into a mocking grin, radiating murderous intent.
Beside him stood Farrell, a Legendary-grade Modified Human of the Old Covenant Faction, whose strength rivaled his own—perhaps even surpassing Helena's.
Moreover, Andrei had secretly deployed additional forces and personnel.
Instantly, the world reflected in his brown eyes.
Over a thousand federal citizens had become the key to controlling everything.
At the center of the crowd, the black-robed youth appeared frail and utterly isolated.
"Chen Feng, don't resist!" Farrell's deep voice boomed. "If you cooperate, we'll allow them to leave with dignity."
With a wave of his hand, his subordinates activated their combat modes. Liquid metal enveloped their bodies as they dispersed throughout the district.
The undisguised threat fully bloomed as energy cannons and Rainbow Light Shuttles locked onto the Red Nation delegation's remaining vehicles and military security personnel.
"Councilor Chen, don't worry about us."
"They wouldn't dare—"
Buzz!
As if to prove them wrong, Chairman Li Yun and the others' urgent shouts were abruptly cut off.
A piercing, bee-like drone erupted, its vibrations shaking the hearts of everyone present.
The world grew cold, the atmosphere oppressive.
Dark clouds swirled overhead like a vortex, while the blue light Magnetic Field emitted by the floating turrets fully closed, forming a Barrier that sealed the heavens and earth, isolating the district.
"Three seconds left!" Andrei threatened coldly, his raised arm already transformed into silver metal, the sonic device within it now fully exposed. He continued to amplify the power, relentlessly pressing down on the Red Nation delegation's motorcade, attempting to force Chen Feng's hand.
Waves of sonic energy vibrated the air, shattering minds.
Farrell frowned slightly at the sight, but before he could intervene, Andrei raised a finger, issuing another threat.
"Three."
"Two!"
With his index finger raised, Andrei's voice dripped with arrogance, his eyes burning with unrestrained malice.
Seeing Chen Feng still standing calmly, unmoved, Andrei sneered and delivered his final ultimatum.
"One."
Boom!!
The earth trembled violently, and the sky shook!
A golden pillar of light pierced the Magnetic Field, shattering the blockade.
Andrei, his face twisted in a cold sneer, was hurled skyward, crashing through an aircraft and vanishing from sight.
Farrell froze, and the other federation soldiers stiffened in shock.
Then, in the next instant—
Boom!!
The dark clouds above suddenly shattered, and an explosive roar reverberated across the sky.
Blinding flames erupted high above, raging with unrestrained fury.
Mechanical debris rained down like fireworks, obliterating the oppressive gloom.
"Enough chatter," Chen Feng said, his voice low and resonant, as he remained rooted to the spot.
Golden Body Qi coursed through him, his right arm, straight as a cannon barrel, clenched into a fist and pointed skyward like a spear.
His black trench coat billowed in the wind as he stood at the center of the crowd, channeling his Force with reckless abandon, gradually unleashing his full aura.
"Since you're so eager to force my hand..."
His gaze swept sideways, and Crimson Flame surged skyward.
The hundred-meter-tall Flame Tiger loomed majestically, and Chen Feng tilted his head, his gaze slicing through each person like a blade.
"Let's begin."
"Let's see who lives and who dies."
(End of the Chapter)
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