Chapter 285: Lin Hao's Crisis, Traces Discovered
Beep beep!
Outside the Martial Arts Hall, the sound of horns blared.
Cars came and went on the asphalt road, and some people paused in front of the shops below the high-rises along the street.
"It's getting a bit congested."
The driver spoke in confusion, as Chen Feng sat in the back seat of the black car, looking out the window.
Due to the floor collapsing from today's attempt, he planned to return to the Martial Arts Hall in Jinhua District.
The reason for not returning to the villa was quite simple.
He didn't like the desolation there, and traveling to and from the hall wasted time, making martial arts training inconvenient.
"Perhaps, I should have a specially-made training room constructed."
Chen Feng mused, as his current strength was too potent.
Even releasing a small portion of his power would cause ordinary Golden Steel to warp and deform.
He hoped for a sufficiently sturdy dojo but didn't want to be scanned by some detection equipment.
After all, his strength had advanced too quickly. Leaving data might cause some future complications.
As he shook his head in contemplation, his phone suddenly vibrated.
Buzz buzz!
Looking at it, he saw a message from Chen Yun, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
[Chen Yun: It's temporarily over, you can rest for a few days. smile.jpg]
Additionally, a photo was sent, showing a bustling city.
Moreover, Chen Feng noticed the word "General Council of Red Capital" and the conspicuously iconic building.
"Red Capital?"
Chi Country's capital, he recognized it at a glance.
Somewhat unexpectedly, he hadn't thought Chen Yun's research project would be there.
Upon inquiry for confirmation, Chen Yun didn't directly answer.
[Chen Yun: The team leader took us out for a tour.]
[An advanced academic institution here held an exchange session, so we came to learn a bit.]
She answered evasively, as confidentiality agreements had been signed, making disclosure difficult.
Chen Feng pondered, and while chatting casually, couldn't help but recall the research technology mentioned previously.
Perhaps it could push the current limits of Transformed People even higher, leading to mecha-like strong technological inventions.
[Chen Yun: By the way, today I also saw people from the Martial Arts World sparring with Transformed People, setting up a separate arena within the institution.]
[I heard their Sect Leader is the most powerful Martial Artist in Chi Country, surnamed Liu, known as the Martial Arts Leader....]
New messages arrived, and Chen Feng saw the videos the other party recorded.
An arena was set up on open ground, where a middle-aged man wearing ancient robes ascended the stage to spar with Transformed People.
In the process, he conjured a ribbon of blue mist out of thin air, dreamlike and incredibly fascinating.
"Power?"
Chen Feng squinted, sensing something amiss.
[Chen Yun: They said this is a new Martial Arts Method, meant for exchange and verification here....]
The message appeared again, prompting Chen Feng to ask Chen Yun to record more videos.
The mist was hazy yet could transform into water flow.
Or even conjure flames on the spot, stirring a whirlwind.
Looking exceptionally real, it seemed far more mystical than Martial Arts Power.
Until finally, when Chen Yun indicated she was following the team leader and others to different areas, they ended the conversation.
"A new Martial Arts Method..."
"Is this the martial path discovered by Liu Duanyun?"
Chen Feng was puzzled and uncertain.
After pondering for a moment, he sent a message to Zhou Wuren but received no response.
For a while, amid the congested road, the black car advanced slowly.
Chen Feng's thoughts drifted, suddenly sensing that the world seemed increasingly turbulent.
Nanjiang was evolving into Central City, as Martial Artists in Extreme Realm pursued an even broader future.
The arrival of Black Tide at Suo Jia might just be a signal, possibly leading Chi Country's technological prowess forward again.
Like the tide of the era sweeping everything, unconsciously, he had already become part of it.
Until finally, the congested traffic eased again, allowing the slow black car to accelerate at last.
Chen Feng put aside his scattered thoughts and looked out the window.
The earlier congestion originated from there—focusing on it, he saw a newly finished building.
The floor-to-ceiling windows rose like scales, appearing a deep blue and green in the sunlight.
Like a giant standing tall, towering nearly a hundred meters, making the surrounding malls seem exceptionally small.
Perhaps something unexpected occurred; a cargo truck with hazard lights on stopped under the building, with shattered glass debris and spilled black gasoline on the ground.
Nearby, construction workers were cleaning up debris, while a middle-aged man in a suit hurriedly arrived, scolding furiously.
Chen Feng cast a glance, his gaze moving upwards.
Four bold characters read:
[Chi Bo Energy]
....
"Chi Bo Energy?"
In the Nanjiang Suburb, within a newly built experimental factory.
Upon learning about Jade Biotechnology's trading partner on this trip, a tall woman in red frowned slightly.
This super group rooted in Radiant City, needless to say, was immensely strong.
The key point was....
"When did you start associating with them?"
She asked curiously, looking around, before turning to a slim young man in a black and purple suit standing before her.
There were also several formidable Fifth-Order Transformed Humans and Mechanical Martial, along with a series of precision equipment surrounding them.
"A year ago, perhaps."
With a calm tone, Xu Heng looked at the specially-made room within the large glass window before him.
"A year ago?"
Frowning slightly, Zhong Yan then thought of the other's situation.
His father secured a position on the board of Jade Biotechnology, entering the upper echelon.
Another person, however, lost a close family member and quietly left Yun Gang.
"So, you already had a plan back then?"
Zhong Yan spoke cautiously, while Xu Heng smirked playfully.
"It wasn't exactly a plan, just a move in an idle game."
"Just like the current situation, back then, there were many voices in Jade Biotechnology opposing my father and me..."
His tone was flat, as if recalling, and also showing disdain.
Looking in the direction of his gaze, through the massive transparent glass window.
Incandescent lights poured from the metal ceiling above, revealing researchers in white coats moving around within.
Cables were neatly affixed to the walls, ultimately connecting to a central white metal platform.
Silvery-blue patterns spread across the metal platform, with a radiant blue light at the center, causing a three-dimensional square metal block to hover.
"Moreover, this new energy project is crucial, and some of the researchers inside are very loyal to his father."
"Therefore, we had no choice but to let him go."
With a cold gaze, Xu Heng retracted his sight.
"But unfortunately... he doesn't seem to appreciate it."
"Delusional enough to seize what doesn't belong to him.... Hahaha, for the sake of Jade Biotechnology, we had to make the greater sacrifice."
Watching his mocking expression, Zhong Yan's furrowed brow gradually relaxed after several seconds.
This matter was not a secret in Yun Gang, but most people in the circle were wary of Meng Anran, so no one spoke much about it.
Now, it seemed the outcome was determined.
"What about Meng Anran?"
She looked at him; many knew that Black Crystal Group had secretly assisted this fallen former director's son.
Their relationship resembled that of siblings, so if they found out about their actions, revenge would be inevitable.
"Without evidence, who can claim it was us?"
With a playful smile, Xu Heng snapped his fingers at the transformed person beside him as Zhong Yan furrowed her brows once again.
Immediately, a silver metal box was placed flatly by a single hand, and then slowly opened.
"Hasn't the Evil God Church been quite active lately?"
"Our City Association councilor, in order to save ordinary citizens, personally led private security forces to eliminate the crisis and heroically sacrificed himself."
"Don't you think that's quite noble?"
Xu Heng said with a smile as Zhong Yan focused her gaze, noticing the hovering virtual screen inside the suitcase.
Ten or more figures in black robes were imprisoned within.
Their auras were chaotic, most were half-dead, curled on the ground, and some were even inserted with tubes, as if part of some biological experiment.
In addition, a button was placed inside the suitcase.
As if by pressing it, their hideout would be destroyed, serving as the ultimate evidence.
"When did you capture members of the Evil God Church?"
Zhong Yan asked in confusion.
"Haha, you might not believe it, but traces of them were discovered nearby at that time."
"There are two middle-level envoys among them. Although they're a bit weak, they're barely enough as scapegoats."
Xu Heng said with a light smile, exuding a confidence that everything was under his control.
Locked in eye contact, Zhong Yan remained silent for a few seconds, suddenly realizing that people in this circle all had their means, none inferior to the other.
"Alright then, let's not waste any more time."
Giving her a once-over, Xu Heng was quite satisfied with her willingness to settle down and cooperate.
He then gave an order, and the researchers inside the glass window, upon receiving the command, quickly used mechanical arms to grab and take away the hovering metal block.
Witnessing all this and recalling the route taken on this trip.
Zhong Yan finally spoke, wanting to confirm one thing.
"Are you sure Lin Hao will show up?"
"Of course."
Adjusting the collar of his black-purple suit, Xu Heng nodded confidently.
"I need a reason."
"Me personally coming to the suburbs is the reason."
....
Buzz!
The black car drove by, passing beneath a newly inspected building.
Chen Feng withdrew his gaze, recalling the information Zhao Meng had conveyed.
Chi Bo Energy, one of the super giant enterprises in Chi Country.
It is even stronger than Black Crystal Group, standing at the pinnacle of corporate power in Chi Country, as one of its tangible representations.
Suddenly, paths of information obtained previously at the Council meeting converged.
Further seeing the flat flying cars setting off again to the suburb, transporting high wall materials.
All of Chen Feng's speculations merged, solidifying into a single answer.
"It seems, the Radiant Secret Realm, must be real."
His gaze was profound; if he had any doubts before, now there were none left.
A super giant enterprise like Chi Bo Energy wouldn't bother with a small place like Nanjiang.
Even if establishing a branch, it would be in a higher-level large city.
Therefore, the answer was simple.
The Radiant Secret Realm was indeed relocating here, and this super giant enterprise was establishing a branch to root itself in the future Southern Jiang Outer City.
By then, when the secret realm merges with the city, it would be the ruler of this place, regardless of whether it's the Inner or Outer City.
With this thought settled, the black car finally arrived at Jinhua District's Sub Martial Arts Hall.
Cao Tong, having received the news in advance, was dressed in a black loose-fitting tracksuit, waiting for him at the gate with his men.
Someone came to open the door and greeted him with respect.
Chen Feng nodded and was about to step out of the car.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, there was an anomaly in the Spiritual Link.
Following the Perception, it was the third small stone statue flying and searching in the Nanjiang Suburb that sent out a call.