Translator: CinderTL
Whoosh!
A night had passed, and the sky was now a clear blue with fluffy white clouds.
Several flying cars streaked across the sky, leaving long, rainbow-like trails of air currents that lingered in the air.
Black Harbor City greeted the new dawn as the neon advertisements of mega-corporations once again materialized as projections, hovering above the city.
The shattered districts were under blockade, with workers repairing the damage and aerial platforms slowly rising to reach the cracks in the skyscrapers.
"Stay alert, everyone. The Federation's schemers won't miss any opportunity to exploit our weaknesses."
"If the Federation keeps its promise, Han Mingchuan should be apprehended today."
"Prepare yourselves."
Beneath the towering skyscrapers, inside the Red Nation Embassy, the accompanying security personnel were already awake. Some had even patrolled throughout the night, maintaining surveillance and guard duty without rest.
Low, cautious conversations filled the air as Li Yun and the others began their meal while discussing strategies.
Chen Feng, who had just awakened, slowly opened his eyes, taking in the scene through his Perception. Sunlight streamed through the window.
"You're awake?" Star Spirit immediately noticed his movement and spoke.
The circular device on the table vibrated slightly, a fleeting blue electromagnetic arc flashing across its surface.
"Mm."
Responding softly, Chen Feng slowly rose to his feet.
In the next instant, a light screen materialized before him, displaying the latest status of the Windrider.
"The repair progress on the Windrider is quite good, especially the Energy Module."
"I imagine it won't be long before we can attempt a space jump. You'll have to help me then."
The Star Spirit's voice was half report, half reminder. Chen Feng nodded slightly, remembering his promise.
Moreover, he had no intention of leaving a top-tier civilization construct like the world ark in the hands of the federation.
After a brief exchange, Chen Feng drew back the curtains, revealing the earth and sky outside.
Towering skyscrapers stood in dazzling splendor, their floor-to-ceiling windows undulating like ocean waves, reflecting the sunlight.
Neon signs, Flying Cars, holographic projections, and floating staircases filled the air. Looking through the gaps between the city-within-a-city, he could see the ports of the Great Ocean, with their gray cargo ships and warships.
Wooosh!
The long, mournful whistle of a ship echoed across the waves.
Red and blue shipping containers from all over the world were being unloaded in a steady stream.
This port city, like a colossal land beast, continuously devoured and disgorged vast quantities of cargo without strain.
Watching this spectacle, Chen Feng couldn't help but marvel at the prosperity and grandeur of Black Harbor City, truly worthy of its title as the crown jewel of the federation's southern region.
The ocean scenery and the port's appearance...
"A pity it's in the Federation."
Chen Feng withdrew his gaze, the azure sea and sunlit sky receding rapidly behind him.
Whether from past experiences or recent encounters, Chen Feng harbored an indelible wariness and hostility toward the Federation.
With this thought, he retracted his Perception and carefully examined the unique mark imprinted in his mind.
Through it, he seemed to glimpse the pitch-black depths of Qinggang City, as well as the six Angel-tier powerhouses who had successfully been resurrected.
A powerful feedback surged through his mind, confirming that he could summon them to Earth without any cost.
"It seems they can't see the Light Orbs."
Amplifying his Perception, Chen Feng peered through the mark's connection.
In the pitch-black Qinggang City, the six angels continued to slaughter Black Tide Creatures. Yet, no matter how they moved, they never attempted to retrieve the scattered Light Orbs, as if they were completely unaware of their existence.
Intrigued, Chen Feng decided to experiment.
Buzz!
A flicker of golden light flashed between his eyebrows, and a luminous figure materialized in the room.
Though the Star Spirit had been forewarned, she still felt a surge of surprise as she peered out from her hiding place within the circular device.
The golden light and shadow flickered, vaguely revealing the silhouette of a man within.
He was powerfully built, clad in a gray martial arts vest.
His short, black hair stood up like steel needles, and his knotted muscles bulged like sculpted stone, almost perfectly defined.
"He's incredibly strong," the Star Spirit remarked curiously in Chen Feng's mind. "Where did you find this ally? The World of the Dead?"
Having witnessed the appearances of Gata and the Mermen, the Star Spirit mistakenly assumed he was a transcendent expert from one of the Three Great Secret Realms.
Letting her maintain her misunderstanding, Chen Feng offered a brief explanation before turning his attention to the dissipating light.
Hum!
As the golden radiance faded completely, Wu Yunhai opened his eyes.
Initially wary, he quickly scanned his surroundings and spotted Chen Feng.
"Lord," he said respectfully, his voice filled with unwavering loyalty and conviction.
This wasn't entirely unexpected. Chen Feng had informed them before leaving the Dream Realm that he would attempt a summoning.
"Are you experiencing any discomfort?"
Chen Feng asked, sensing that Wu Yunhai had already suppressed his entire power, perfectly evading the delegation's security personnel's detection.
However, judging by the fluctuations in his expression, he seemed somewhat unsettled.
"No," Wu Yunhai replied, shaking his head. He slowly clenched his fist, a bright light flashing in his eyes.
Resurrected from death, he beheld the world anew.
He felt the flow of air, the unique essence of all living things.
Even as a former apex powerhouse of the High Wall Alliance, with an ironclad will, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
"I never imagined I would see such a vibrant blue sky again," he murmured, gazing out the window at the cityscape.
The High Wall Alliance had long been destroyed by the Black Tide, and Qinggang City had been reduced to a pitch-black wasteland.
Such scenes had gradually become mere memories in their minds, something they never thought they would witness or touch again.
The Star Spirit beside them found this somewhat strange but chose not to reveal herself or ask questions.
Sensing Wu Yunhai's emotions, Chen Feng fell silent for a moment, offering no further comment.
A moment of silence settled over the group, gradually fading until only Wu Yunhai's steady breathing and calming thoughts remained.
[ Attention passengers, ZK Flight to Port Victor is now boarding. ]
[ Please check your belongings, prepare your identification documents, and wait patiently in an orderly manner. ]
At the South District Port, a vast plaza paved with gray stone bricks was filled with vehicles.
The announcement of cargo ship departures echoed through the air, and the entrances to the fiberglass-roofed waiting hall buzzed with activity.
White and Black passengers hurried past, pulling suitcases or carrying backpacks in vibrant hues of black, red, and blue.
Men and women alike were traveling for leisure or business.
Six narrow, crowded ticket inspection lanes led to the boarding area. Federal Customs officers stood at the entrances, patrolling and verifying passengers' identities.
"We'll be safely out of here soon."
"Even though this was to give Grandmaster Chen a free hand, Yang, do you think we've just wasted our time?"
In the crowded lane, Celine, wearing a black jacket and sunglasses, moved slowly with the crowd, her voice transmitted through an earpiece.
The surrounding pedestrians remained oblivious, as if their hearing had been completely cut off.
At another checkpoint, a tall figure carrying a brown leather briefcase and wearing a baseball cap blended seamlessly into the crowd.
"Without your and Iphia's cooperation, it wouldn't have been so easy to resolve the federation's frame-up."
"The Roth Family has undoubtedly noticed our presence. They're likely eager for us to leave as soon as possible, just in case."
With a calm reply, Yang Wudi walked through the ticket gate.
The white Federal Customs officer scrutinizing his identity glanced him up and down. At the officer's request, Yang Wudi removed his baseball cap, revealing an utterly unremarkable and unfamiliar Red Nation face.
"Red Nation people," the officer muttered, curling his lip. With an impatient wave, he signaled Yang Wudi to pass.
Without protest, Yang Wudi moved slowly, retrieved his briefcase from the inspection machine, and entered the port's waiting hall.
"Heh, you're right."
"Still, it's a shame we didn't get to see their ugly faces."
Celine responded through her earpiece, her face similarly disguised with sunglasses.
She passed through another security checkpoint and entered the main hall. Though only a few meters separated them, they pretended to be strangers, each walking their own way before settling on separate public benches on opposite sides of the hall.
Iphia, wearing a beige trench coat, pursed her lips but said nothing. As she set down her suitcase, she glanced up at the massive screen in the waiting area.
[ Breaking News: New details have emerged regarding yesterday's attack on Member of Parliament Monger. Evidence suggests the involvement of rival base organizations. ]
[ Commissioner Moke, representing Congress, has issued an apology to the Red Nation's overseas compatriots for the misunderstanding and pledged to intensify the investigation to apprehend the true perpetrators. ]
[ Congress has mobilized the Public Security Bureau and Action Bureau, finalizing an operational plan. ]
"This is the Federation," she sighed, deeply feeling the Federation's decay and corruption.
It was precisely this realization that left her feeling lost and resentful.
"Still thinking about the Roth Family?"
Noticing her troubled expression, Celine pushed up her sunglasses and gently reassured her, "Han Mingchuan is the direct perpetrator, and he'll be extradited to the Red Nation soon for trial and execution."
"Kromode's vengeance ends here. If he were looking down from the afterlife, he would want you to stop now."
Celine deliberately reminded Iphia, sensing her reluctance to leave.
Iphia still harbored resentment toward the Roth Family and sought revenge, but such a colossal entity was beyond their ability to shake.
Iphia's gaze flickered at Celine's words, but she ultimately suppressed her impulse under Celine's persuasion.
"I understand."
Her strength remained too weak, and she had yet to achieve Transcendence.
Even if she desired revenge, she needed to advance further to earn the right.
Seeing this, Celine sighed inwardly, knowing Iphia's obsession lingered.
Through their time together these past few days, and the care Iphia had shown her at the Flame Tiger Sect, a genuine bond had formed between them.
That was precisely why Celine didn't want to see Iphia throw herself into a suicidal quest.
"Alright, stop dwelling on it."
Celine gently patted Iphia's shoulder, offered a few more words of comfort, and then turned her attention to the departure information displayed on the screen.
Their departure time was drawing near, yet for some reason, Celine felt a growing sense of unease.
I wonder if this turmoil will ever truly subside.
The thought flashed through her mind. A few meters away, Yang Wudi met her gaze briefly before looking away.
The waiting hall buzzed with noise as time ticked by.
In a fleeting moment, a Raven seemed to swoop past, circling down outside the port.
Forge to the extreme, Gale Qi soaring to the heavens.
Day and night alike, Golden Body imperishable.
Red Nation Embassy, third-floor room.
Chen Feng sat cross-legged, the True Art Key Wu Yunhai had just revealed echoing in his mind.
It was the complete key to the Golden Dawn Art, the final layer he had sought in vain for so long: Golden Daybreak Immortality.
In an instant, he closed his eyes slightly.
Countless characters flooded his mind—every crucial aspect of the Golden Dawn Art, along with the visualization diagram of its true intent.
One by one, the characters rapidly assembled, fitting together perfectly like interlocking blocks.
A faint golden light materialized from thin air.
Until finally...
Buzz!
The golden light erupted, all the characters merging into a single entity.
The massive characters Golden Day hovered at the center of his mind, and Chen Feng felt as if a great gate had appeared—the key to the third and final layer.
Sensing the profound mysteries within, Chen Feng's eyes sharpened, and he acted without hesitation.
"Golden Dawn Art, advance!"
Boom!!
All the Skill Light Orbs he had collected recently—Golden Dawn—were instantly consumed.
Simultaneously, three thousand Limit-Breaking Light Orbs were burned, transforming into the perfect nourishment for his breakthrough.
In that fleeting moment, a flood of images surged through Chen Feng's mind.
He saw his solitary figure toiling day and night, sweat pouring as he honed his muscles, bones, and skin, day after day, all for the sake of entering the path and stepping into the realm of Daylight.
He saw himself enduring the scorching summers and freezing winters, gritting his teeth as he battled strange beasts, repeatedly pushing his body to its limits, all for the stubborn pursuit of breaking through to the Golden Body.
One, two, three...
Countless Spirit Light Orbs from the Golden Dawn Stream propelled him forward, while disciples who had left behind their Fire Seeds of memory demonstrated martial techniques for him.
Punch, kick.
Roar, burst of energy.
So, this is Immortality?
All his doubts vanished, and Chen Feng's mind cleared.
The figures within the Fire Seeds of memory and Spirit Light Orbs froze mid-motion, then shattered into countless Spirit Light fragments that surged into his consciousness.
Boom!!
His aura erupted outward, and Chen Feng's energy level magnetic field surged again.
Visible golden light shimmered across his skin, while an invisible Gale Qi swirled around him, forming a self-contained world.
The embassy room couldn't withstand the strain. The earth and ceiling groaned, and the window glass trembled violently, on the verge of cracking.
"Not good!" Star Spirit shrieked, trying to suppress the commotion.
This was federal territory; attracting attention could lead to trouble.
But most of her computational power was currently focused on the Windrider, leaving her powerless to intervene.
Buzz!
At the critical moment, the golden light coalesced.
Wu Yunhai, who had been standing silently in the room, snapped back to awareness. He immediately unleashed his Martial Dao Momentum, activating the Golden Light Domain to suppress Chen Feng's explosive energy.
"What is this?"
Star Spirit exclaimed in astonishment, sensing the entire room had entered an uncanny state.
Though the Golden Light Domain should have completely sealed off the space around Chen Feng, two distinct colors now permeated the room.
The Golden Qi emanating from Chen Feng's body was even more crystalline, radiating an indescribable purity.
Witnessing this, Wu Yunhai frowned slightly, his gaze toward Chen Feng growing increasingly astonished.
"He actually broke through?"
"And in such a short time?"
His mind swirled with questions. As a top expert of the Golden Dawn Stream, he knew firsthand the immense difficulty of achieving the Immortality breakthrough.
Throughout history, no one had ever broken through so quickly, succeeding almost immediately after learning the True Art Key.
What truly astonished him, however, was that the effects of this breakthrough weren't fixed. They were intimately tied to a Martial Artist's Physical Body, Qi and Blood, and other factors.
The stronger one's Physical Body and the more abundant one's Qi and Blood, the greater the power boost after the breakthrough.
Wu Yunhai himself had achieved his current position as a top Lower-Ranking Angel through this very method.
Yet...
His eyes widened in astonishment as he focused his gaze.
Comparing his own somewhat dimmed Golden Qi to Chen Feng's radiant aura, Wu Yunhai felt a sudden pang of defeat.
"Could this be the legendary stage of transformation?"
(End of the Chapter)
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