Translator: CinderTL
Buzz!
Consciousness plunged into darkness.
As the crimson-haired man emerged from the sea, everyone on the ferry was struck by a psychic shock.
Endless crimson enveloped the world, turning both the sea and sky blood-red.
Breath froze, and the air fell silent.
Even Yang Wudi and his companions were momentarily stunned, sinking into the crimson abyss, horrified to find themselves unable to move.
Shhh!
The Giant Octopus, sent flying backward, sensed the anomaly and thrashed wildly, its screams echoing through the crimson void.
It activated its conch shell, but no sea beasts remained within its dominion.
Every marine creature had been reduced to ash, their souls extinguished, leaving a ten-kilometer radius utterly desolate.
Observing this scene through high-altitude monitoring devices, the Roth Family members exchanged curious glances.
"Where did this sea beast come from?" one of them asked aloud.
In the alloy-walled secret chamber of the base, holographic projections flickered. Ouna, too, found the situation puzzling.
Does Earth even have such massive octopus-like creatures?
And it was trying to manipulate water currents to block Will earlier...
Could this be some kind of Ancient Creature?
The thought flashed through their minds, and the Roth Family executives' eyes gleamed with greed, their ambitions stirring.
"Could we capture it and use it for Biological Modification research?"
The proposal was initially met with approval, but it was quickly dismissed.
Puzzled, they turned to see Gaulton Roth, Ouna's father and the Roth Family Clan Leader, his face stern as he shook his head.
"Will never leaves survivors."
"This creature..."
He didn't finish the sentence, but the executives' hopes swiftly died.
Then, their gazes returned to the scene.
The Giant Octopus, sent flying backward, suddenly froze mid-air.
A crimson Force Field Barrier sealed everything, distorting the air and freezing all in place.
Even the surging waves and the rocking ferry were frozen solid, as if encased in amber.
Passengers stood motionless on the deck and in the cabins, their expressions frozen in place. The seawater solidified into cubic amber, its ripples frozen into jagged folds.
Thud!
A footstep echoed through the air.
In the silent world, only one figure remained capable of movement.
The red-haired white man emerged completely from the sea, stepping into the air as if walking on solid ground.
His deep-set eyes glowed with crimson pupils, and a hint of curiosity flickered across his face as he strode toward Gata.
Shhh!
Gata's inner roar turned into a desperate scream as it sensed an overwhelming threat.
It had never imagined such a powerful creature could exist in this world. Even its distant attempts to obstruct and interfere had resulted in grievous wounds.
The icy chill of death crept closer, leaving it utterly defenseless.
Thud!
Thud!
The footsteps drew nearer, accompanied by a cold, curious voice.
"An Ancient Creature?"
Will, the red-haired man, finally stood before Gata, a corner of his lips curling upward. A flicker of madness lurked within his crimson pupils.
He blotted out all light in the world, and the surrounding air twisted violently.
"Killing you should be... interesting."
Buzz!
Gata's eyes widened as it felt its body being crushed, on the verge of imploding.
Just as it reached its breaking point, on the verge of death...
Whoosh!
A searing beam of light erupted from the seabed, tearing through the heavens and devouring all in its path.
The sudden disruption of the magnetic field balance between heaven and earth allowed Yang Wudi and the others to barely regain partial consciousness.
Looking up, they saw a crimson world pierced by a brilliant beam of light. A scorching energy cannon blast, thousands of meters long, tore across the sky and sea.
The force field suppression was forcibly interrupted, and the Roth Family members monitoring the scene paled slightly.
A warship hidden in the great ocean?
Their incredulous gazes shifted as the camera angles adjusted.
Through the swirling mist of evaporated seawater, a massive shadow loomed beneath the surface, resembling a submarine or a colossal beast.
"Could it be a submarine secretly deployed by the Red Kingdom Military?" Ouna and the others speculated, their brows furrowed in thought.
Even Clan Leader Gaulton felt a flicker of unease.
Yet, despite this, none of them showed any outward concern.
As they followed the trajectory of the fading energy beam, their vision cleared to reveal the crimson-haired figure once more.
His bare upper body, sculpted like chiseled stone, remained completely unscathed.
Visible arcs of red energy crackled around him, effortlessly dispersing the earlier energy blast.
"A warship?"
Will's dark red pupils shifted slightly as he lowered his gaze to the sea surface.
The massive shadow remained submerged, hidden deep beneath the waves.
Through the surging, self-healing seawater, he glimpsed the silhouette of a warship.
"Impressive Force Field Defense."
Beneath the seabed, the Windrider silently activated and moved into the nearby waters.
The Star Spirit's sub-body materialized in the central control room, her small face gradually growing serious.
As soon as Chen Feng sensed the threat, she immediately calculated the distance and direction based on the ship's trajectory. She then brought Gata and the Mermen to the area to buy time.
They had been preparing a decisive strike, hoping for a breakthrough.
But then—
Boom!!
The seawater exploded as a crimson beam tore through the barrier.
With a mere flick of his wrist, Will unleashed a column of superheated energy that ripped through the ocean.
Layers of waves detonated into rain, hissing as the water instantly vaporized.
In an instant, the beam's relentless force pierced through everything.
Rumble!!
The seabed trembled, and the coral reefs shattered.
The Windrider was instantly pierced, on the verge of being exposed to the world.
"Oh?"
Will raised an eyebrow.
The mad king's dark crimson eyes suddenly narrowed, clearly seeing the massive underwater warship dissolve into shimmering strands of electromagnetic blue light.
Meanwhile, a thousand kilometers away, in the opposite direction...
The gray sand stirred subtly, refracting invisible light as rocky formations and seaweed-covered reefs materialized near the muddy seabed.
"Good thing the defense module's stealth function is fully repaired. We can now activate the phantom projection."
"This creature... it's truly formidable."
In the central control room, the Star Spirit felt a surge of pressure. Her small face was utterly serious as holographic control screens floated before her in succession.
The monitor showed Gata seizing the earlier opportunity to struggle free and plunge into the ocean.
Using water manipulation, the ferry shattered the crimson blockade and escaped.
Splash!
Instantly, the fractured sea healed, the turbulent waters churning into violent waves.
The Roth Family members frowned in confusion, while Will, high above, narrowed his cold eyes as he watched the submarine shadow vanish completely and the gray-white ferry attempt to flee.
"Heh."
A sudden laugh escaped him, his lips curling into a manic grin.
A chill ran through the ferry's crew. Yang Wudi and Celine's pupils constricted.
Hum!
The Force Field expanded, crimson light once again engulfing the world.
Even the fading blood-red hue in the ocean intensified, transforming the entire sea surface into a solidified amber-like expanse.
Whoosh!
Sensing danger, Gata hastily shrank his form, attempting to conceal himself.
But just then, a crimson energy beam began to gather power again. With a flick of Will's hand, it coalesced into a blinding, destructive force.
"This guy!"
The Star Spirit's eyes widened, shocked by how quickly Will had made his decision. It was clear he was trying to force her to intervene again, hoping to pinpoint the Windrider's true location.
As she hesitated, crimson arcs flashed across the world.
The passengers on the ferry widened their eyes, the azure sky stained blood-red like an endless sea of blood, suffocating them with the sense of impending annihilation.
"Guess I'll keep hiding then."
A manic laugh echoed across the ocean, carrying clearly for over a kilometer.
Seeing this, the Star Spirit gritted her teeth.
Refracted light shifted erratically beneath the waves, distorting the rocky seabed and revealing a metallic glint beneath the surface.
She knew that if she didn't act, it would be...
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, her gaze sharpened. She had received a signal from another sub-body.
All her worry and hesitation vanished, replaced by a visible sigh of relief.
Unaware of her situation, Will's lips curled into a manic grin high above, his eyes burning with madness.
Seeing the ocean perfectly calm, he hesitated not a moment longer. The energy gathering in his palm erupted in a devastating blast.
Boom!!
A pillar of light pierced the sky, eclipsing all else in the world.
The passengers on the ferry were bathed in crimson light, terror and horror etched across their faces.
Yang Wudi and Celine gritted their teeth, while the white security personnel from the tour group nearly collapsed in fear.
The approach of death was icy cold, the frozen sea offering no escape.
In the end, the crimson pillar of light erupted with unrestrained force, engulfing everything in its path.
Boom!!
"That damn Will," someone from the Roth Family muttered coldly, their face tinted red by the light screen's glow. Discontent simmered in their voice.
It wasn't about the other Federation citizens on the ship—those commoners could be killed without consequence.
The real issue was the three Red Nation barbarians. They were meant to be bait to lure Martial Artists, not be annihilated now!
"Sigh, I knew it would come to this," another sighed, yet they were powerless to intervene.
For this was the Roth Family's ultimate trump card: the legendary mad king Will, a force beyond anyone's control.
For a moment, the crowd's expressions were mixed, flickering between light and shadow. All they could see was the crimson pillar of light ravaging the world, eclipsing even the dust.
"Wait!"
But in the next instant, a voice filled with shock and disbelief rang out from the Roth Family Base.
The crowd froze, then strained their eyes toward the light screen.
The crimson pillar of light was rapidly dissipating, yet the gray ferry remained unscathed, still drifting on the sea.
"That's..."
A figure had appeared above the ferry, blocking the sky.
The moment his face became clear, the Roth Family members' expressions shifted. Ouna's eyes flashed with hatred and triumphant glee.
"It's him!"
"He's come to die!"
Their gazes remained fixed on the screen. The crimson sea had solidified, and the sea breeze continued to blow.
The Windrider had completely vanished into the rocky cliffs, while cheers erupted from Gata beneath the waves.
As the light gradually returned to the world, the ferry's passengers stood dazed and bewildered.
"Just in time," the star spirit sub-body's voice echoed in Chen Feng's mind. He hovered in mid-air, his trench coat billowing in the wind, facing the sky vault alone.
Having used his Perception to survey the entire sea, he had immediately rushed here at full speed.
And now...
Chen Feng tilted his head slightly, his gaze meeting that of the red-haired white man.
Their eyes locked, and Chen Feng watched as the man's lips curled into a smirk, his head tilting slightly as he exuded the predatory excitement of someone who had finally cornered their prey.
"You've finally shown yourself... strongest martial artist," the man's voice rumbled, carrying a metallic rasp like gravel grinding against metal.
Chen Feng's Perception swept over the man's body, detecting arcs of Force Field energy flickering in the air, shielding him from all detection.
"Heh, martial arts Perception?" Will chuckled, his dark crimson eyes gleaming with an unnatural depth. "You're certainly more unusual than I expected."
"They all say you're strong. Only that piqued my interest."
Whoosh!
Will vanished in a blur, reappearing instantly before Chen Feng.
His tightly clenched fist shot out, unleashing a sonic boom that shook the very air.
Even before the blow landed, the ocean below cratered into a kilometer-deep depression, as if the seabed were about to collapse.
The ferry lurched violently, threatening to capsize.
The metal deck creaked and groaned under the strain. Yang Wudi, Celine, and their companions immediately recognized Chen Feng's silhouette, their faces tightening with concern.
"Come on, let's see what you've got!"
Boom!!
His fist struck, unleashing a tempestuous gale.
The terrifying wind pressure and force field merged, pinning Chen Feng in place, distorting the air as if threatening to shatter space itself.
Crackling red arcs of energy coiled around his right arm, activating all of his ultra-high-grade Energy Devices.
"You dare... what right do you have to make me—"
Boom!!!
A sudden burst of golden light erupted, abruptly silencing his unfinished words.
An even more violent roar shook heaven and earth as a golden pillar of light shot skyward, piercing the sky vault.
Whether it was the Legendary-grade Force Field or the ultra-high-grade Energy Devices,
the Golden Qi pulverized everything in its path. Will's face visibly stiffened as he was hurled backward over a kilometer, each impact creating towering geysers along the coastline.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
The relentless explosions echoed endlessly as the golden light swept outward.
The crimson glow faded, the seawater cleared, reflecting the golden radiance.
Everyone on the ferry stood frozen, their pupils fixed on the black-robed figure hovering in mid-air.
"Do all the Roth Family's dogs bark so much?"
Buzz!!
Golden light radiated from his body, coalescing into an invisible Gale Qi.
The surrounding air trembled and distorted as Chen Feng clenched his right fist, glancing sideways at the figure hurtling backward in the distance.
Water columns erupted skyward in rapid succession, droplets clinging to his crimson hair.
Will's face twisted in a grimace as the crimson light shield shimmering around him shattered with a crackling sound. The bionic half of his bare torso revealed a chest caved in, bearing the imprint of a fist.
"I underestimated you," he snarled, his dark crimson eyes burning with manic intensity.
With a mid-air twist, he forcefully redirected the kilometer-long momentum, pressing his palm against the seawater to unleash a torrent of core energy.
Boom!!
The tidal wave surged violently as he regained his footing.
Amidst the churning waves, the fist-shaped dent on Will's chest rapidly healed, while crimson arcs of light pulsed through his veins, as if recharging his Energy Device.
Boom!!
But before he could react, the sea before him exploded, shattering the gathering tidal wave.
The black-robed youth, wreathed in golden light, materialized instantly, his expression cold and detached. He stepped onto the water's surface and unleashed another explosive punch.
"Good!!" Will roared, a cold smirk twisting his lips.
He had absolute faith in his own power, dismissing his earlier defeat as mere carelessness.
Boom!!
A muffled thunderclap erupted from within his body, signaling the full activation of the Armament Module and the roaring of its core energy engine.
Whoosh!!
He unleashed a sudden, explosive punch, arcs of light flashing violently.
The Force Field activated once more, synergizing with his Legendary-grade undying consciousness to merge spirit and influence reality.
Thud!!
In an instant, the two fist imprints collided.
After a deafening roar, the entire world fell into a brief, eerie stillness.
Half the sky blazed with golden light, radiating divine brilliance.
The other half was stained crimson, the crimson tide spreading across the sky and sea, freezing everything in its path.
Every gaze froze, the ferry passengers held their breath, eyes wide, while the Roth Family executives furrowed their brows in intense concentration.
The brief stalemate stretched for a moment before a deep, resonant voice echoed:
"You're not worthy to be my opponent."
"You're still not strong enough!"
Boom!!
The golden light remained undiminished, tearing through everything.
As the cold voice reverberated, the crimson energy shattered, sending the figure within it flying backward, crashing through the sea surface.
(End of the Chapter)
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