Translator: CinderTL
Boom!!
The towering buildings trembled as a bronze-colored streak of light plummeted from the sky.
The ruins of Qinggang City cracked and collapsed inch by inch, sinking into the earth. A Horned Crocodile Creature, comparable in power to a low-rank envoy-level being, was forced into a deep crater by the brutal impact.
"Those damned things! They dare show their faces again!"
"Today, I'll slaughter them all without leaving a single scale!"
Rough voices echoed as the bronze-colored light revealed its source: a towering man nearly three meters tall, with copper-toned skin and long, wavy brown hair.
His rugged face was covered in stubble as he used his raw physical strength to stomp on the hundred-meter-long Horned Crocodile's head, pinning it firmly within the crater.
Roar!!
The Horned Crocodile roared in furious defiance, its massive body twisting violently as if about to unleash a force capable of shattering mountains.
But the man merely snorted coldly in response.
"You're asking for death!"
Thud!!
The copper-skinned man's face hardened with icy resolve as he stomped his foot, shattering the Horned Crocodile's scales.
His entire body was enveloped in hardening power, an Extraordinary Talent that transformed him into a superhuman warrior forged from rainbow iron. He unleashed a relentless barrage of punches.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The thunderous blows left no afterimages, only streaks of light.
The colossal creature, over a hundred meters long, was now like a punching bag. With each flash of the copper-colored fist, new dents and shattered scales appeared across its massive body.
The air vibrated, almost distorting.
Finally, the Horned Crocodile Creature shuddered violently as its massive body was pierced through.
Blood rained down in crimson torrents, the shockwaves obliterating the surrounding Black Tide Creatures into dust. Even nearby skyscrapers crumbled under the force.
"It's been a while since I've witnessed such a spectacle."
"Who would have thought the legends of resurrection were actually true?"
At the same moment, on the opposite side of the city, another streak of light descended from the sky, transforming into a silver rainbow that landed on the street.
The traffic lights at the intersection had long gone dark, but now thousands of crimson eyes flickered menacingly.
These belonged to tens of thousands of Black Tide Creatures, swarming like locusts.
Their leader, a colossal serpent over a hundred meters long, charged through the streets, its massive body crushing skyscrapers into rubble.
The aura of a low-rank envoy-level being radiated from it, and its furious roar, like a muffled explosion, shattered glass and windows within a kilometer's radius.
ROAR!!
The earth-shattering roar reverberated, whipping clothing into a frenzy.
The silver rainbow that had landed on the ground revealed its form: a gaunt old man with snow-white hair.
He wore a white Martial Arts Uniform adorned with cloud patterns and carried a silver Ancient Martial Arts longsword at his waist.
Faced with his sudden appearance, the Black Tide Creatures surged forward like a raging flood, showing no sign of stopping. Instead, they seemed determined to drown him in the ruins.
The monstrous hundred-meter-long Giant Python, its crimson vertical pupils glowing fiercely, smashed through skyscrapers with brutal force. Amidst the thunderous crashes of collapsing walls, it opened its blood-drenched maw and lunged to devour the white-haired elder.
Clang!!
In the next instant, just as he was about to be engulfed by the encroaching darkness, the sound of a blade rang through the heavens. A silver crescent moon suddenly bloomed, tearing through everything and cleaving the sky and earth.
Splatter!!
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Whether it was the low-rank envoy-level Giant Python or the tens of thousands of Black Tide Creatures it commanded, all were bisected by the dazzling silver crescent moon, falling to the earth like dumplings dropped into boiling water.
Those who witnessed this scene turned their gazes to the two figures of flowing light.
Standing atop a distant skyscraper, Chen Feng's expression grew solemn as information flooded his mind.
Pandor is hot-tempered, impulsive, and violent.
Envoy Rank Extraordinary One with the Extraordinary Talent of hardening his Physical Body.
Yan Changkong, a zealous enemy of evil, Envoy Rank Martial Artist, skilled in bladed weapons.
The information came to him as if by divine inspiration, leaving no room for doubt.
Thanks to this, he easily recognized the two successfully resurrected Angel Heroic Spirits.
Beyond this...
Boom!!
Within a kilometer radius centered on him, other violent disturbances erupted to the west and north.
These were the four other resurrected Angel Heroic Spirits, each movement unleashing boundless power that forcefully suppressed the black tide army.
Among them, the two strongest figures particularly drew attention.
"In the end, they're just winged vermin."
Crack-crack-crack-crack!!
As the voice echoed, frost swept across the battlefield, freezing everything in its path.
Massive ice pillars erupted from the ground, stretching skyward like towering snow-white peaks.
A struggling two-winged black dragon was encased in ice inch by inch, the black light gathering in its maw solidifying into amber-like silver frost.
Sharp ice spikes sprouted around the dragon's body, adding a bizarre frozen spectacle to the landscape of Qinggang City.
"Meister, a lower-ranking angel-level Extraordinary One, possesses the elemental Extraordinary Talent of freezing."
Glancing sideways, Chen Feng noticed a tall building nearby.
The surrounding ruins were already enveloped in silver frost, frozen solid.
A middle-aged man with brown hair, clad in a long black coat, stood on the rooftop. Half his body had transformed into ice, wisps of white frost constantly emanating from his form.
As if sensing his gaze, the man turned to meet Chen Feng's eyes.
In that brief exchange, Chen Feng saw the man give a barely perceptible nod.
"Resurrect us, and you gain the authority to command us."
"But..."
His pupils were pure silver, like ice flowers etched into his eyes.
His gaunt, middle-aged face, etched with faint wrinkles, remained as impassive as an ice block as he declared, "We never serve the weak."
Oh?
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, a strange glint appearing in his eyes.
Is he underestimating me?
"Meister, don't forget the rules."
Suddenly, a voice echoed from the distance.
Both men turned to see a golden figure cutting a swath through the Black Tide.
An invisible Gale Qi extended a foot from his body, distorting the air like a tangible aura.
The figure seemed to be the center of the world, each punch and kick unleashing roaring shockwaves that surged for kilometers in golden pillars of light.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Successive explosions of flesh and bone reverberated through the ruins. Undying golden light flowed and converged, bearing a striking resemblance to the Golden Dawn Art.
"Wu Yunhai, Transcendent-Realm Martial Artist, comparable to a Lower Angel."
"One of the three Guardians of the Golden Dawn Stream."
Chen Feng's eyes brightened as he recalled the man's information, a faint smile spreading across his face.
The man was clearly using the Golden Dawn Art, and as a high-ranking member of the Golden Dawn Stream, he undoubtedly knew the complete secrets of this True Art.
Seeing Chen Feng's expression, Meister, standing beside him, was slightly surprised and misinterpreted his intentions.
"Do you think the martial arts society will help you?" he asked coldly, as if seeing through Chen Feng's thoughts.
"The martial arts society is rigid and might follow the rules. But I have no regard for such things."
Meister possessed his own pride, his entire being as cold and aloof as a block of ice.
As his words faded, the earth rumbled in the distance, followed by a deafening explosion.
The headless angel, pierced by a golden beam of light, was sent flying backward, crashing into the black mist beyond the wall.
Several resurrected angels from the High Wall Alliance unleashed their power in succession, suppressing the Black Tide. They then froze in place, casting Chen Feng varying glances:
Impatient agitation Frowning restraint * Puzzled silence
Perception registered these emotions. Chen Feng noticed frost creeping across the ground, inch by inch, threatening to freeze the only safe tower.
"The Black Tide can only kill me, not enslave me. I appreciate your resurrection, but I will not obey your commands."
The cold voice continued to resonate as Meister slowly approached.
Frost condensed in mid-air, forming a staircase. He stepped onto it, ascending step by step until he stood atop the tower.
Sensing his coldness and the observing gazes of the other angels, Chen Feng pondered, finally grasping the crux of the matter.
While he had resurrected them, these Angel-class Heroic Spirits had once been mighty heroes, fiercely independent and unwilling to submit to anyone. Now, with his strength and status unknown to them, it was only natural that they would find it difficult to trust him.
"So, give me a reason."
Crack! Crack! Crack! Crack!
As the thought flashed through his mind, frost began to crystallize inch by inch before him, attempting to encase him in ice. Meister's pupils bloomed like frozen flowers, his voice chillingly cold.
The resurrected angels wore varied expressions—some frowned, others narrowed their eyes, their gazes meeting with hesitation.
Just as the frost was about to freeze Chen Feng solid, a critical moment arrived.
Boom!!
Golden light surged skyward, transforming into a towering figure.
Wu Yunhai, his name meaning "Martial Cloud Sea," stepped before Chen Feng. Golden light twisted around him, forcefully shattering the surrounding frost.
"Meister, don't forget," Wu Yunhai's deep voice reverberated powerfully, his eyes burning with fierce intensity within the protective golden aura. "He resurrected us."
The towering figure, nearly two meters tall, strained the backless Martial Arts Uniform to its limits.
The exposed muscles rippled like carved stone, their deep lines accentuating his stern, middle-aged face. He stood resolutely before Chen Feng, guarding his final principle.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As if this act were a signal, the other four resurrected angels suppressed their thoughts and gradually closed in.
Some stood, some sat, and others hovered in the air.
They now surrounded the high-rise building, attempting to persuade the two men.
"So, you intend to remain bound to him for eternity?" Meister suddenly spoke, his voice icy and his gaze utterly detached.
"What if he orders you to violate your principles?"
"Or, perhaps, to kill me right now."
Wu Yunhai's brow furrowed at these words, and the other Angel-tier powerhouses' expressions shifted slightly.
Without wasting further words, Meister took another step forward, his gaze cutting through the crowd to lock onto Chen Feng.
"Unless you relinquish the authority of resurrection and grant us our freedom," he said coldly, white mist swirling around him, causing the temperature to plummet further.
"Or, defeat me honorably and shatter my pride."
"Otherwise, I may make you regret resurrecting me at any moment."
Crack!
The high-rise building froze completely, transforming into a colossal ice sculpture.
Meister's arrogant and cold words struck directly at their hearts. Wu Yunhai and the others exchanged uneasy glances, most turning to Chen Feng with hesitation and resentment.
It was clear that these former powerhouses of their respective worlds shared Meister's sentiment: they refused to be controlled or reduced to mere vassals in exchange for resurrection.
Observing their expressions, Chen Feng, who had remained motionless throughout, suppressed his Perception and gradually confirmed his suspicion.
"It seems they don't fully understand my capabilities."
"Nor do they realize I can strip them of their lives at any moment, returning them to their original state."
His gaze deepened as the information panel remained visible before him:
[ Notification 1: Heroic Spirits possess distinct personalities, retaining all memories and abilities from their past lives! ]
[ Notification 2: Resurrectors can obliterate resurrected Heroic Spirits, returning them to the Heroic Spirit Hall! ]
This absolute control was the very foundation upon which Chen Feng had decided to resurrect the Angel Heroic Spirits.
Even now, he could clearly sense the invisible marks etched within each angel's body. With a mere thought, he could instantly extinguish their lives, sending them back to the Heroic Spirit Hall as dormant Fire Seeds.
Crack!
Suddenly, the frost on the skyscraper's rooftop shattered.
After a moment of silence, Wu Yunhai stepped forward, his massive frame blocking Meister's path like a towering boulder.
"You would stop me?" Meister asked coldly, halting in his tracks to confront him.
Silver frost and golden Gale Qi clashed in the air.
"I understand your feelings," Wu Yunhai said, gesturing toward the black mist beyond the High Wall. "But we still have a greater enemy."
A new black tide army was already forming, and angel creatures were being resurrected.
Seeing this, Meister's eyes flickered with momentary hesitation.
The other Angel-tier powerhouses were also reminded of their original purpose.
Preserving the Fire Seed wasn't about clinging to life out of fear of death.
It was about ensuring the future revival of civilization, leaving behind a spark of hope.
The atmosphere grew still for a moment, but Meister suddenly became even colder and more resolute.
"Precisely because civilization is gone, we must seize every last shred of hope."
"Get out of my way!"
Whoosh!
An icy wind swept through the air, freezing everything in its path.
The surrounding Angel-tier powerhouses, including Pandor and Yan Changkong, paled slightly and retreated.
The world's temperature had plummeted below freezing, and ice flowers drifted endlessly from the sky.
Wu Yunhai sighed, refusing to yield. He resolved to uphold his principles.
"If that's the case, then—"
Thud!
A sudden footstep echoed, interrupting his decision and words.
The ice flowers in the sky froze mid-fall, as if suspended in mid-air.
The frost covering the earth also halted abruptly, as if time itself had been paused.
"What—?"
An invisible wave rippled outward, causing Pandor and the other Angel-tier powerhouses to exchange startled glances. Wu Yunhai's expression turned equally surprised as he watched a young figure stride past him, brushing his shoulder.
He...
"Do you need a reason?"
With a calm demeanor, Chen Feng ignored everything around him, his gaze fixed on the opposing side.
Meister's astonishment flashed across his face as Chen Feng's eyes swept over the other Angel-tier powerhouses, their expressions a mix of shock and disbelief.
"Perhaps you need one too?"
"A reason to justify your sins, to prop up your pride, and to cling to that fragility more pathetic than wild grass?"
A calm voice echoed through the air, the frost on the ground crackling but failing to spread even an inch.
The frozen flowers that had been suspended in the sky began to melt, and the temperature of the world slowly began to rise.
Meister felt a growing sense of pressure, and even the defiant angels like Pandor sensed the anomaly.
"Then, I'll give you a reason."
Boom!!
The Blazing Sun hung high in the sky, vaporizing everything in its path.
The explosive heat melted the glaciers, and the silvery frost faded away.
Wisps of white mist rose into the air as the scorching sun illuminated most of Qinggang City.
Chen Feng surveyed the crowd, his gaze sweeping over them with the detached authority of a superior, radiating both majesty and domineering power.
"Because..."
Boom!!
Meister vanished from his spot, as if sent flying backward.
The thunderous blast reverberated through the distant sky.
Buildings collapsed, the High Wall trembled, and everything in the surrounding streets was ravaged by the gale, shattering into pieces.
Shocked and bewildered gazes turned toward Chen Feng. Even Wu Yunhai's expression changed.
In their line of sight, Chen Feng stood in Meister's former position, his right arm clenched into a fist.
Wisps of Scarlet Gold flames flickered into existence around him.
"Weakness."
"That is the original sin."
(End of the Chapter)
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