Translator: Cinder Translations
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[Weakness: The heart of the host. A strong blow will prove fatal.]
[Note: The Black Soldier Ant is one of the leaders of the Black Ant Colony. Its death will cause a riot among the ants in the area.]
The small text on the copper plate was carved into several rows, seemingly etched by someone.
After reading the information, Chen Feng raised an eyebrow.
"Black Ant Colony, Black Soldier Ants, Black Calamity creatures?"
He thought about the Faceless One he had killed.
From this description, it seemed that the insects and ants flying out of the Faceless One's body were likely the Black Ant Colony.
"Looks like there are more non-human creatures in the Black Calamity?"
"The Black Ant Colony is just one of them."
A chill ran down his spine, and Chen Feng turned to look at the vast mist, which seemed to envelop the entire city.
In a daze, he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.
The distant mist slowly shifted, as though a massive creature, either a giant bear or a black dragon, was lurking or moving inside.
"That area… seems like the center of Qinggang City?"
Judging by the alignment of the buildings around him and the elevation changes, Chen Feng made this rough assessment.
Moreover, according to past journals, the city center was where the law enforcement headquarters was located, a powerful force.
As such, he felt a tightening in his chest.
It was clear that the area was also fully covered by the mist.
If there were other Black Calamity creatures there, the danger level would undoubtedly be much higher.
"It looks like I'll need to find a map later."
"At the very least, I need to understand the distribution of various forces in the city."
"The more powerful the dead people, the more terrifying the Black Calamity creatures in those areas will be."
His gaze flickered as he didn't want to accidentally enter a dangerous zone and lose his life.
Beyond that, he had other plans.
Perhaps, by using a map, he could find smaller martial arts schools, preferably places similar to the Extreme Martial Arts School.
Those locations would certainly have more Limit-Breaking Light Orbs than regular areas, and the beings inside would be manageable for him.
This way, he could maximize his time in the dream world and improve his orb collection efficiency.
Buzz!
Just as Chen Feng was deep in thought, the world spun, and the mist dispersed.
In an instant, the world changed, and he quickly exited the dream, seeing familiar curtains and sunlight.
"I'm back."
Slowly sitting up, he pulled out his phone.
It was 7:05 AM.
Chen Feng walked to the window and drew the curtains.
Perhaps due to yesterday's rain, the sky looked an even clearer blue today.
White clouds floated in various shapes, and below, tall buildings stood in rows. A gentle breeze blew.
"My energy and physical strength have fully recovered."
Gazing at the distant street scene, Chen Feng's eyes shone brightly, feeling full of vitality.
The system panel then appeared.
[Limit-Break Points: 6]
After a moment of thought, Chen Feng checked his current skills.
[Sanda: Perfection]
[Judo: Mastery (12%) +]
[Explosive Fist: Beginner (12%) +]
[Flaming Tiger Stance: Tiger Form (14%) +]
Sanda could not be improved further, and although he had practiced various skills these past few days, the improvements were quite minimal.
"Which skill should I enhance?"
His gaze lingered on Explosive Fist and Flaming Tiger Stance, but it was obvious that he didn't have enough Limit-Breaking Light Orbs.
As for Judo…
"Five Limit-Breaking Orbs are enough to break through to the next level of Perfection."
Both his fighting techniques and physical attributes would improve, which would benefit him in sparring and in increasing the duration of his Azure Armor form.
With this in mind, and remembering the immense pressure from the silver-gray figure yesterday, he was eager to strengthen himself every second.
He turned his attention to the "+" next to Judo, focused, and muttered:
"Enhance!"
Buzz!
The insights of Judo flooded into his mind, as he tirelessly practiced and honed various techniques.
Pulling, throwing, leg techniques…
In the blink of an eye.
[Judo: Perfection!]
Chen Feng could clearly feel that his use of Judo techniques had reached a new level.
It was like using four ounces to move a thousand pounds—he could now achieve better results in combat with the same amount of force.
In addition to that:
[Strength: 10.3 → 10.8]
[Agility: 9.9 → 10.2]
[Constitution: 10.2 → 10.6]
[Willpower: 10.5 → 10.8]
"1.5 in attribute improvements!"
He clenched his fist slightly, clearly feeling a warm current flow through his body, constantly nourishing his physique.
His energy surged, and his skin tightened, as if it had become as tough as leather.
With his enhanced perception, he estimated that his punch strength was now close to 180kg.
"Only 20 more kilograms to reach professional level one."
Clenching his fist, he heard a cracking sound.
Chen Feng walked into the bathroom next to the living room and looked at himself in the mirror.
His physique was strong and muscular, with clearly defined muscle blocks.
Standing at 1.81 meters tall, he seemed even taller, giving off an imposing presence like a concrete pillar.
At that moment, Chen Feng's sister, Chen Yun, who had just come out of her room to wash up, froze when she saw him.
"L-Little Feng?"
"Hm?"
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, realizing that his sister had already come home the previous night.
He wasn't living alone anymore.
"Sis."
He called out, his gaze softening as he simply finished washing up and made space for her.
"You seem to have gotten taller?"
Chen Yun came back to her senses, walked up, and curiously commented, gesturing with her hands.
She wasn't short herself, standing at 1.68 meters, which was quite tall for a woman.
But now, standing next to Chen Feng, she felt small and fragile, as if she might fall over with just a light touch.
"Maybe I've grown an extra centimeter."
Chen Feng casually replied, and Chen Yun had no choice but to look up.
It was a good thing that her brother had become so strong and sturdy, but she still felt somewhat unaccustomed to it.
Perhaps it was because he hadn't lived at home for so long.
But it seemed that Little Feng's clothes didn't fit quite right anymore.
Chen Yun thought to herself, then gave him several glances, which made Chen Feng feel a bit puzzled.
The two of them quickly finished washing up and had breakfast together.
"I'm leaving, Sis."
"Okay, be safe out there."
Nodding and waving his hand, Chen Feng left the house in a loose black t-shirt.
Tap, tap!
Footsteps echoed.
But soon, as he left the neighborhood, he saw a crowd gathered at the foot of a building, blocking the street.
Among them was a middle-aged woman holding a black-and-white framed photo, with others holding white wreaths, slowly walking toward the old building across the street.
The atmosphere was heavy, and Chen Feng immediately recognized the man in the black-and-white photo.
Zhao Guoqiang, the missing barbecue stall owner.
After briefly inquiring, he got his answer.
"So, it was the serpent man who killed him."
He had lost his internal organs, and the body had just been found by the Safety Bureau yesterday.
His gaze flickered, and Chen Feng thought about the previous night.
The Serpent Men, worshipers of a twisted evil god.
He then thought about the silver-gray cyborg he encountered yesterday, as well as the dark-gold dart that far surpassed the power of a sniper rifle.
Tap, tap!
His footsteps quickened as he passed through the crowd and left the neighborhood.
He boarded a bus and looked at the streets and buildings outside.
This world was getting more and more complicated.
(End of the Chapter)
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