Translator: CinderTL
"I wonder who could have wounded our lord so severely."
"When the time is right, our lord will reveal the truth. For now, remain vigilant and ensure nothing disturbs his healing."
"True. Come to think of it, it's been ages since I've seen such a clear blue sky."
Around Rift Canyon, Pandor and Yan Changkong dispersed, one tasked with guarding the perimeter and the other with gathering intelligence.
For days, the canyon remained eerily quiet.
Deep within the chasm, an ancient, pyramid-like structure lay motionless at the bottom.
Occasionally, magnetic sparks flickered from within, scattering like embers.
A closer look revealed several cylindrical silver mechanical arms working within the melting alloy hull, attempting to weld and repair the ark's systems according to some unknown directive.
Sizzle!
Sparks flared and died.
Though the scorched device's cracks were sealed, the humanoid phantom monitoring the process shook its head.
"It's no good."
"At this rate, repairing the energy harvesting system will take forever. We need to find another way."
The Star Spirit frowned in thought, her small hand resting on her chin, occasionally nodding and shaking her head.
The world ark was constructed from extremely durable materials, making it nearly indestructible.
However, once damaged, repairs would require immense resources.
"I can ask the big guy for help with the materials. Its Earth Vein Power will save me a lot of effort."
"But the real problem is that some modules need new devices and chips installed, which requires large-scale machine tools. Doing it all myself would take far too long."
After pondering this, Star Spirit gazed at the sky outside.
She sensed that this place was different from Earth's space, and wondered if it possessed a sufficiently advanced technological civilization.
Buzz!
As the thought flashed through her mind, a disturbance rippled through the ark's cabin.
Her eyes lit up, Star Spirit abandoned her thoughts and vanished from her spot.
When she reappeared, she had reconstituted her magnetic light phantom within the cabin, watching excitedly as the figure healing nearby.
A hazy Emerald Green aura enveloped Chen Feng's body.
Upon closer inspection, his missing right arm had inexplicably regrown, and the wounds covering his body were silently healing.
The lingering heat from the burning energy was forcefully extinguished, and his vital signs steadily recovered.
"So this is the angel origin..."
With his eyes closed, Chen Feng meticulously sensed every inch of his body being restored.
The power of the burning energy should have been supreme and invincible, yet it was ultimately just residual force.
In stark contrast, the nourishment derived from the three angels' origins was as vast as the sea, overwhelming their higher quality with sheer quantity.
"If I hadn't personally slain those three angels, the Heart of Life would never have obtained such profound essence."
Chen Feng felt no regret for his actions, nor did he care about provoking the so-called divine. His mind remained calm, his resolve unwavering.
Moreover, by personally killing the three angel primals, he had gained a new reward:
[Fragment of Divinity: 7]
A full seven Fragments of Divinity, all obtained from the Evil God Angel.
Just two more fragments were needed to resurrect another batch of Angel Heroic Spirits for the High Wall Alliance.
This unexpected windfall, though surprising at first, made perfect sense upon reflection. After all, the angel clones that had descended earlier had been connected to Fragments of Divinity.
Furthermore:
[Black Dream Light]
[Activation Progress: 100% (Transforming)]
[Current Function: Consumes stamina to activate Black Dream Light, briefly disrupting the Black Tide's power.]
The origin power of the three angels, though mostly used for healing and dispelling the lingering divine aura, had also nourished the growth of this talent.
The progress bar surged to 100%, reaching its final stage and entering transformation.
Narrowing his eyes, Chen Feng suddenly felt curious about what would happen after the transformation.
This ability, obtained from the Nanjiang black tide and nourished by its power, always struck him as the Black Tide's natural enemy.
In the Qinggang City Dreamscape, the Crimson Blood Moon—suspected to be the Eye of the Evil God—had erupted in fury multiple times, unleashing crimson lightning.
After pondering for a few moments, he found no answers.
Chen Feng ultimately decided to postpone further investigation, resolving to wait until the transformation was complete before delving deeper.
His gaze shifted downward, returning to the panel.
The other three talents had also undergone subtle changes, yielding significant gains during his recent mission to the federation.
[Steel Bones LV7: 81/100]
[Heart of Glory LV7: 90/100]
Slaying several legendary cyborgs of the federation had provided Steel Bones with a substantial amount of rainbow iron nourishment.
Similarly, Heart of Glory had benefited from similar circumstances, particularly during the final, divine battle.
Though he had retreated in defeat, he had shaken the divine being, inflicting damage upon it.
This caused his Glory value to surge, leaving him just a sliver away from triggering another transformation of the Holy Shield Colossus.
"However..."
His gaze drifted downward to the final talent.
[Azure Armor LV8 → LV9!]
[Azure Armor LV9: 42/100]
The Azure Armor had fully leveled up.
The fear from Andrei, Farrell, and the three angel primals triggered an explosive surge in the Azure Armor's Fear Value, propelling it to the next level.
In fact, it surpassed the threshold, nearing its next upgrade.
"The armor's overall amplification has skyrocketed. The power of Black Flash and the speed of Blood Wings have increased severalfold."
"The strain of Limit Break State has been reduced by two-thirds, significantly extending its duration. The power of Limit Break skills like Gravity Well and Horn Strike has also surged."
"Without using any other powers, the Azure Armor is now comparable to a Third-Stage Legendary Modified Human, capable of briefly contending with a High-Ranking Angel."
Through his Perception, Chen Feng received detailed feedback on the Azure Armor's upgrade.
It seemed of little practical use to him now, hardly comparable to his martial arts prowess.
However, his gaze sharpened as he noticed another unexpected change brought about by the upgrade.
Buzz!
In an instant, the Azure Armor activated, spreading across his entire body.
A menacing horn, heavy armor, blood-patterned wings, and spiked joints.
Through his Perception, Chen Feng could see the Azure Armor's latest form.
The armor was thicker and its overall power had greatly increased.
The appearance seemed largely unchanged, but upon closer inspection, the crimson patterns on the chest had quietly converged into a blood-red rhombus crystal.
[Core of Fear!]
With a single glance, Chen Feng grasped the corresponding information.
This was the most significant change after the Azure Armor's upgrade.
Focusing his Perception inward, he saw a vast, boundless space within, akin to a spiritual world—an intangible realm. Wisps of crimson mist drifted through it, coalescing into what seemed like pure, concentrated power.
Upon closer examination, Chen Feng sensed waves of fear emanating from within—the accumulated essence of all the nourishment he had gathered.
Even more astonishing, he witnessed the final moments of the three angel primals before their deaths: their twisted, furious roars and the primal terror in their hearts.
[Effect 1: The Core of Fear can convert collected Fear Value into Origin, accumulating within the core to near-infinite capacity.]
[In critical moments, activating the Core of Fear will ignite the Fear Origin, unleashing explosive power for enhanced amplification and rapid healing.]
Chen Feng's eyes flickered with realization. This ability bore a striking resemblance to the concept of a spiritual world or Primordial Sea—a means of accessing and harnessing Origin power, albeit through external means of cultivation and accumulation.
But what truly astonished him was:
[Effect 2: The Core of Fear can be transferred at will to another person via mental command.]
[The Azure Armor Mark serves as the ultimate mother matrix, allowing for immediate retrieval of the core at any time.]
Chen Feng received the final feedback and roughly understood its meaning.
As the sole owner of the Azure Armor Mark, he was the only one who could activate the Azure Armor, wear it, and unleash its power.
But now, with the birth of the Core of Fear, he could temporarily lend this ability to another person.
In other words, he could grant anyone—even an ordinary person—combat power nearly equivalent to that of a High-Ranking Angel for a short period.
Moreover, there was no need to fear betrayal. He could reclaim the Core of Fear at any time, reverting the recipient to their original state.
His eyes flickered as Chen Feng considered the implications.
His martial arts prowess now far surpassed his innate talents. The Azure Armor's benefits for him personally were diminishing.
But temporarily lending it to someone else?
Faces flashed through his mind, only to be quietly dismissed.
"No need to rush this decision," he thought.
Chen Feng hesitated, his mind weighed down by other concerns.
While he didn't fear betrayal, lending the Azure Armor required absolute trust. The recipient must obey him without question, fully utilizing the power he granted.
Moreover, whether it was a mystical intuition or not, Chen Feng suspected that the Azure Armor might have already approached its potential limit.
"Even if there's a ceiling, that's for the future," he thought. "And at least there's still one more upgrade opportunity."
Shaking his head, Chen Feng temporarily set aside his thoughts about the Azure Armor.
He had thoroughly examined the three talents, clearly understanding their progress and current state.
Yet even so, these weren't the changes that concerned him most.
The reason?
Buzz!
His consciousness sank deep into the depths of his mind.
Chen Feng once again saw the radiant Legendary Imprint, suspended like a sun, and the pristine, crystalline Martial Dao Heavenly Ladder spiraling upward in tiers.
The fifth Heavenly Gate loomed like a sheer cliff, severing the entire path of ascent.
But now...
"Did I pass it?"
With a profound gaze, Chen Feng turned to look back.
The bottomless Abyss lay behind him, the Heavenly Gates and steps he had previously traversed stretching below.
He realized he had unknowingly crossed the fifth Heavenly Gate, breaking through the rule restrictions of the Calamity Cloak.
Whoosh!
The cape billowed, both ethereal and tangible.
Chen Feng focused his Perception, and a crimson energy cape materialized behind him, fluttering fiercely.
Whoosh!
With a thought, the Indestructible Fist Armor tightened around his palms, and the Myriad-Ton Golden Armor clad his body. Silver-Blue Point Boots stepped onto the stairs, while the Fearless Mirror Armor adorned his chest.
A surge of new World Force poured into him, flooding his body.
His spirit and flesh underwent another transformation, shattering the shackles of rules and surpassing his limits once more.
The Martial Arts Heavenly Gate, starting from the fourth level, Fearless Heart, gradually becomes more profound and obscure, drawing closer to the fundamental rules.
To pass, one often requires a special method.
For example, the fourth gate demands a flawless spirit, devoid of any weaknesses.
A voice echoed in his mind—a conversation he'd had with Wu Yunhai in Federal Black Harbor City. The transcendent martial artist who had cleared the fifth gate had shared some of his experiences, including insights about the Calamity Cloak.
As for the fifth gate, its secret lies within its name: calamity. Only by completely weathering a life-or-death calamity and being reborn through fire can one break free from constraints and surpass their limits.
As the echoes of memory faded, Chen Feng turned his gaze inward, clearly sensing his continuous growth in power.
[Strength: 150 → 155.1 → 155.2]
[Agility: 145 → 148.1 → 148.2]
[Constitution: 160 → 165.1 → 165.2]
[Willpower: 151 → 157.1 → 157.2]
His four core attributes had materialized at some point, each metric steadily climbing higher.
Could it be because of those two federal saints?
A realization dawned on Chen Feng, giving him a clearer understanding of why he had passed the fifth Heavenly Gate.
Across the entire Earth Star World, even third-stage legendary powerhouses couldn't pose a life-or-death calamity or fatal threat to him.
Even the three angel primals struggled to inflict serious harm.
Therefore, only those transcendent beings—nearly divine entities on par with the King of Angels—could serve as the key to this calamity.
This explained why, when he fought his way out and left the federation, the gate silently shattered, becoming a thing of the past.
Buzz!
The crimson cape fully integrated into his being, and the Heavenly Gate's reward—a manifestation of the Will of the World—surfaced within his spiritual world.
For some inexplicable reason, Chen Feng sensed that he had gained a new ability: a heightened sensitivity to impending calamities, a more powerful mystical intuition.
This intuition wasn't limited to his own future or present karma. It extended to his loved ones, friends, and even ordinary people—the deeper his connection, the more accurate his perception.
Even more remarkably, it resonated with the very fabric of the world itself.
"Calamity Prediction," Chen Feng realized, his mind surging with understanding.
This was essentially a special enhancement of a Martial Artist's mystical intuition, directly impacting his spiritual will.
It was both a reward from the Will of the World for breaking through the Heavenly Gate and a profound responsibility.
"So, world resonance..."
"At its core, is this a closer alignment with the Will of the World in the star realm?"
Lost in thought, Chen Feng felt he had grasped a fundamental truth about transcending martial arts.
He then turned inward, meticulously examining himself.
More World Force surged into him, continuously strengthening his physical body and consciousness.
A faint intuition stirred within him: his current power likely surpassed even that of a High-Ranking Angel.
The phoenix-like rebirth fueled by the Calamity Cloak ignited a new surge of power, accelerating the expansion and deepening the transformation of his spiritual world.
Simultaneously, the moment he shattered his limits, he ascended directly to the next echelon.
Perhaps, when this transformation is complete, when my spiritual world ceases to expand and achieves perfect stability...
I will become the new divine.
The intuition was clear, as if ordained by fate itself.
Boom!
Thunder erupted from the clear sky, as if some cosmic will were bearing witness to his ascension.
Pandor, who had been vigilantly scanning his surroundings, froze momentarily, his mountain-like frame tensing instantly.
Yan Changkong, who had been cautiously advancing to gather intelligence, halted abruptly, his grip tightening on his Ancient Martial Arts longsword.
This transcendent martial artist, whose power rivaled that of an Envoy Rank expert, was shaken by a profound sense of awe, his Qi mechanism surging throughout his body.
For a fleeting moment, they had both felt an overwhelming sense of threat, even a primal, inexplicable reverence.
It was as if they had been observed by the Will of the World itself.
Or perhaps, they had witnessed the birth of a Sacred Being.
Was it just an illusion?
Neither could be certain. Then, the sky cleared, white clouds drifting lazily across the azure expanse.
All traces of the phenomenon vanished, leaving no trace of thunder or lightning.
It seemed like nothing more than a figment of their imagination.
Inside the world ark, Chen Feng's expression turned solemn, his eyes as deep and fathomless as the starry sky.
He knew.
His intuition had been unerring.
In other words, he was drawing closer to the divine, approaching that threshold with ever-increasing speed.
"Therefore, I need sufficient resources to accelerate my transformation."
"Only then can I truly surpass the angels."
His gaze brightened as a clear plan formed in his mind.
Buzz!
In an instant, he felt his injuries heal completely.
He ceased activating the Heart of Life, and the emerald-green light faded away.
Scanning the alloy chamber, Chen Feng's gaze finally settled on the virtual figure of a young Earth girl, formed from converging magnetic light.
"Can you confirm our current location?"
During his healing, he had specifically instructed Pandor and the Star Spirit to follow the latter's instructions, just in case.
This included gathering intelligence for communication and determining their precise coordinates.
However, to his surprise, the Star Spirit shook her head, her expression grave.
"The coordinates of the Radiant Light Secret Realm are extremely distant, almost beyond our detection range."
"I can confirm that we are no longer on Earth."
Chen Feng paused, raising an eyebrow.
He was about to ask for more details when, in the next instant, the calamity mark on his palm stirred subtly, as if some mystical law had been triggered.
(End of the Chapter)
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