Chapter 646: Chapter 373: Nanjiang Phenomenon, Mirage
"Ocean currents... The rumors are indeed true."
On the sea island, Lei Long’s expression was heavy, and the ground beneath his feet trembled continuously.
Trin and the other sailors also widened their eyes, clearly seeing whirlpools appearing on the sea surface of Fishman Bay.
There were even obvious ocean trenches appearing, as if they were the miracles of the Creator.
"Does this mean we can only stay here?"
One sailor’s face turned pale, couldn’t help but say, clearly knowing that this force would temporarily block the nearby ocean, making navigation impossible.
"It’s fine, we originally came here to avoid wartime chaos."
"But isn’t the Fishman Tribe at odds with the Mermaids? If they attack like today..."
"Don’t worry, the rumors I’ve heard seem to suggest that the ocean currents will isolate the north and south. If the Fishman Tribe wants to come, they’ll have to detour, tripling or quadrupling the distance, probably won’t get here within six months."
"Exactly, and Lord Feng Chen won’t just stand by idly."
Voices of discussion echoed as Trin clenched his fists and Lei Long was also deep in thought.
Meanwhile, under the sea, within the Mermaid palace.
Watching one person and one image silently leave, Della’s expression was complex, a spark of hope flashing in her eyes.
The ocean tides temporarily gave their clan a chance to breathe.
But the future...
Turning her head, most of the Mermaids looked somewhat confused and worried.
The fragile clan needed a strong backing, unspoken prayers should have a result.
"Perhaps, it’s truly time to make a decision."
"Even if it’s submission... we should follow the right person..."
...
Whoosh!
The flying car broke through the air, ascending into the clouds.
Guests visiting the Flame Tiger Sect were leaving, a woman from Moge Country with brown hair sat on the black tile roof, crafting a model of a sniper cannon out of wood.
"Five more days, it’s like a cat’s itch."
"But Chen is still in seclusion, could he have gained new insight?"
Inquiring voices filled with doubt, Yang Wudi in a complete brown trench coat pushed open the door, standing on the courtyard steps, lighting a new cigarette.
"Yang, why aren’t you answering me?"
"Don’t want to waste words."
"Tch."
Their conversation echoed in Chen Feng’s amplified perception, seeing Zhang Henggu feeding fish by the pond in another courtyard nearby.
"Master, do you think Senior Brother Zhang will come on the day Master Chen imparts martial arts?"
"What do you think?"
No definite answer, some coarse grain fragments were thrown into the pond.
Goldfish swam, water rippled.
Retracting his perception, Chen Feng had already adapted to returning to reality.
He understood the pressure on the Mermaid Clan, but since they didn’t make a final plea, he naturally wouldn’t intervene.
As for the ocean tides issue.
According to Della, it should last for two months.
Due to this, he decided to return, ceasing the continuous consumption of the Power of the Dead.
Moreover, he instructed Jia Ta to keep him informed at all times to avoid missing the new Talent Light Group.
Then, he looked at his phone.
Declaring a two-day seclusion to the public, several message alerts remained unread.
[Chen Yun: Phew! Finally can take a break for now.]
[The project went smoothly, the team leader gave us a seven-day mini-vacation, kind of want to go back to Nanjiang, smile jpg.]
After days of busyness, Chen Yun finally resurfaced, sending several messages with relaxed expressions.
Chen Feng’s eyes moved slightly, thinking about the technical research of the Legendary Flying General.
There were several transformation stages, and further achievements might be realized later.
"Let me know in advance if you’re coming back, I’ll arrange someone to pick you up."
He sent a reply, not asking too much on the phone.
He knew such matters shouldn’t leave too many traces, even asking Chen Yun might be difficult to answer.
Subsequently, he continued to browse other messages.
One was from Lin Hao congratulating him, and another from Chu Shihong informing him about the Association.
"Chairman Li Yun wants to visit me in Nanjiang?"
A bit surprised, but Chen Feng quickly understood.
The strength he displayed in Nido likely spread among the upper echelons of Chi Country.
Being able to take down a regular Flying General, already the top combat power of a province, capable of standing on equal footing with a provincial chairman.
The two of them already had some good relations, so the other party’s willingness to visit is likely an attempt to maintain this relationship.
"No problem."
Replying simply with a few words, Chen Feng set the phone down, stepping out of the house.
"Elder brother!"
As he declared seclusion to the public, disciples were keeping vigil nearby, and upon noticing movement, excitedly addressed him.
Chen Feng nodded, soon seeing Zhao Jushan and others appear.
His eyes moved slightly, noticing a subtle change in their aura.
Not due to a breakthrough in True Intent, but related to the Heavenly Gang Dominator Body.
"How does it feel?"
He asked directly, without beating around the bush.
Knowing that he saw the situation, Zhao Jushan scratched his head and grinned: "My aptitude is a bit lacking, I just learned Blast Punch."
"To reach Control Level, I fear it will take time."
Hearing the helpless tone, Chen Feng wasn’t too surprised.
Blast Punch was part of the True Skill he imparted, after all, it was the prerequisite for Heavenly Gang Dominator Body, only after reaching Blast Punch Control Level could Heroic Arm be practiced.
However...
Silently shaking his head, given the martial arts foundation of this world.
He knew relying solely on the Flame Tiger Sect, it’s hard to fully leverage the effects of these True Skills.
A sigh flashed in his heart, then he briefly inquired about the sect’s situation.
"The Sect Leader is entertaining several Grandmasters, playing chess with them."
"Senior Brother Zhang and Senior Sister Lin have gone down the mountain... Oh, Junior Zhao has gone to the military camp, seems quite busy, asked me to convey that Captain Han will visit again in a couple of days."
He reported in detail, Chen Feng nodded understandingly.
Han Chao should be fulfilling his promise to exchange Life’s Origin for him.
Then he didn’t ask much more, he slowly left the courtyard, coming near the expansive martial arts training ground.
Disciples were training, being guided by Cao Tong and Wu Shuang, calls echoed constantly.
Meanwhile, footsteps sounded continuously, approaching his side.
"Chen, you finally came out of seclusion."
Selin on the roof leaped down, her wheat-complexioned face seemingly in her thirties.
Not far away, Yang Wudi bit his cigarette, walking slowly while watching other disciples practicing martial arts.
"Very lively."
He said calmly, his stubbly face seeming never properly groomed.
"Hard to imagine, this was once the Heavenly Flame Red Tiger Style."
His tone carried a bit of nostalgia, as Chen Feng knew his past with the Flame Tiger Sect.
Speaking of that, the reason they formed a good relationship was somewhat connected to Xie Xiao of the Lion Heart Sect.
He asked a question casually, but the other person just gently shook his head.
"Though Xie Xiao and I do have some personal ties, I won’t overly involve myself with his sect’s heritage."
Chen Feng didn’t express agreement or disagreement and then looked towards Selin.
"Are you getting used to living here?"
The sniper cannon was temporarily kept by the military, which had quite an impact on her strength.
"It’s alright, the food in Chi Country is quite interesting."
She replied with a smile, then blinked her brown eyes.
"But... Chen, what exactly is the Transcendence Method?"
"Could you guide the two of us on some aspects?"
The more curious one becomes, the more it feels like something’s scratching an itch within.
Chen Feng remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, perceiving that Old Zhang had already appeared nearby with hands behind his back.
They were both at the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, and both possessed a fake Sixth Order strength.
Keeping them in this unfamiliar place was, in itself, a restriction and restraint.
"Alright."
After pondering for a moment, Chen Feng nodded slightly.
The reason he previously set a time of seven days was due to concerns that going to the Realm of the Dead might delay things.
Additionally, it was to allow the various martial arts sects on Earth Star some time to travel and buffer.
The threat of the Black Tide always loomed like a mountain, causing unease in his heart.
Facing the survival of an entire civilization, this was clearly no longer a matter of personal gains or losses.
Therefore, he didn’t mind becoming the strongest martial artist of this era, pioneering a path for martial arts on Earth Star, truly elevating the upper limits.
Instantly deciding, Chen Feng gazed at the three people.
Since he would eventually disclose it, revealing some earlier had no major implications.
"Transcendence, in essence, is continuing martial arts through the excavation of Spiritual Will."
"Previously, our martial arts could only stop at the Extreme Realm level because of the exhaustion of physical qi."
"But if limitless will can sustain the finite body, there’s a chance to continue on the martial arts path..."
Having briefly discussed one of the three steps of transcendence, Chen Feng noticed the varied expressions of the three.
"Limitless will?"
Selin was puzzled, while Old Zhang furrowed his brows slightly.
Only Yang Wudi seemed to have realized something, as if affirming a particular thought.
"You should have already found your direction, haven’t you?"
Chen Feng looked at Yang Wudi; he had always thought the other was accumulating legends, but now seemed slightly off.
"I’ve always believed in mending heart’s regrets, achieving perfection of mind."
"After which, by resonating with the universe, it’s possible to surpass limits."
For once, Yang Wudi didn’t smoke; the cigarette butt in his hand was crushed into bits by his power, falling into the crevice between bricks.
His bold words were directly spoken, four eyes met, looking at the insistence and certainty in the other’s eyes, Chen Feng experienced a hint of surprise.
"Mending regrets..."
His doubts dissipated, finally understanding why Yang Wudi went to both Suluo and Nido.
The first encounter was to save old acquaintances, then Nido was for revenge, under similar circumstances.
"There’s some similarity indeed."
Chen Feng didn’t deny his idea because he discovered Yang Wudi’s aura had already reached an all-encompassing peak, only a half-step away from breakthrough.
Possibly by chance, yet the other had indeed accumulated considerable legends, leaving a strong imprint in the world, creating a thread of resonance.
Regarding this, Old Zhang standing in the corridor didn’t know the details.
"The infinite power of Spiritual Will, the nearly perfect state of mind..."
Verifying his newly understood path of martial arts, he seemed enlightened, wishing to inquire further, to exchange ideas together.
However.
Buzz!!
Suddenly, the surrounding air trembled inexplicably, an anomaly appeared.
All four of them were stunned simultaneously, then looked up towards the distance.
"What happened!!"
"With this feeling, why do I suddenly feel palpitations!"
"What is that!"
One by one, the disciples in the martial arts field bore heavy expressions, ceasing their actions, sensing the tremors of the ground and swirling dust.
Meanwhile, figures continuously emerged from the pavilions and chamber of the Flame Tiger Sect.
Standing atop roofs or along courtyard walls.
Including Grandmasters like Li Tong and the Giant Elephant, as well as Elders and True Inheritors like Yan Chong, all gazing seriously beyond the Mountain Gate, into the Green Field.
"It’s an energy anomaly."
A figure in a black coat stepped onto her Flying Shuttle and appeared; it was Meili of the Mechanical Martial who hadn’t left yet.
Over the past few days, Selin and others had more or less sensed her presence, exchanged nods, then saw her explaining the situation.
"The scanning module detected high-intensity changes in the energy magnetic field; the earth veining and space fluctuations are also very abnormal."
"According to calculations, the true center is roughly two kilometers away, located to the east..."
During the explanation, everyone’s expressions varied.
Only Chen Feng frowned slightly, finding the location in her description somewhat familiar.
"That place... seems to be the construction area of the High Wall Project?"
Buzz!!
As if responding to his speculation and everyone’s doubts.
The clouds overhead suddenly dispersed, the light of the blue sky became uncertain.
Gaze after gaze looked afar, soon witnessing an extraordinary scene high above.
The previously empty midair transformed layer by layer, a bustling city seemed to appear like an illusionary projection.
Skyscrapers rose continuously, holographic projections diffusing like mist all around the city.
Virtual blue light billboards flashed continuously, various advanced flying devices taking off and landing constantly, intelligent bionic robots appearing in every corner of city streets.
"This...."
Someone gasped, refocusing.
Several warships could be seen hovering over the illusory city, as if in protective surveillance.
Add to that a massive Sky Island suspended above the city, firmly protected by the force field shield of blue light.
It seemed many powerful figures stood on that Sky Island, including the Chi General Guard, the military’s Transformed People, and the Flying Generals.
As if realizing something, they first faltered.
Then, they cast their gaze back in return!