Holy Shield Colossus, Sixth Tier! [2.7k]

Translator: CinderTL

One day later.

The flying car sliced through the sky, revealing the bustling high-rises of the city. The red lanterns and festive decorations from the New Year swayed in the wind along the roadside.

A young man in black stood in the square of the high-speed rail station, with two figures standing behind him.

"Well, I'm off, Xiao Feng."

"Junior Brother Cao Tong, Senior Sister Lin Xiaoyun, thank you for your help."

Chen Yun, dressed in a white down jacket, smiled and waved, pulling her suitcase as she bid farewell.

Chen Feng nodded, while Cao Tong and Lin Xiaoyun beside him responded with continuous smiles.

The sound of suitcase wheels rolling across the square echoed, showing that she was leaving together with Jiang Weiwei.

"It seems Sister Yun is quite busy too, barely managing to come back for a visit."

Cao Tong sighed with emotion. Chen Feng stood still, his expression calm, silently watching the figure of his relative as she entered the station and disappeared into the distance.

Chen Yun had originally planned to stay a few more days in Nanjiang.

But unfortunately, the national research project she was involved in suddenly made significant progress.

Short on manpower, an urgent call summoned her back.

"New metal modification technology, likely related to mechas..."

Chen Feng recalled some information Chen Yun had shared with him the night she returned.

Lost in thought, he waited until the high-speed train on the tracks left the platform before turning to leave.

"Let's go."

As he spoke, someone opened the door of a black car parked by the roadside for him.

Sitting in the back seat, the car drove off, heading straight for the Martial Hall in Jinhua District.

The golden light in his mind still shone brightly, but Chen Feng knew that the transformation of the Holy Shield Colossus was nearing its end.

He felt a sense of anticipation, but then his phone vibrated, interrupting his thoughts.

[Lin Hao]

Though puzzled, Chen Feng answered the call.

"Hey, Fengzi?"

"Yeah."

"Did Representative Chu contact you?"

Hearing this, Chen Feng was momentarily perplexed but quickly understood.

"Has the result of the councilor election come out?"

"Haha, you guessed it pretty accurately."

Lin Hao chuckled on the other end of the line, then nodded. "That's right. I got the news. The provincial coalition held an emergency meeting today, and Speaker Li directly finalized the result."

"Thanks to you, I was elected too. "He laughed, somewhat emotional."

Chen Feng was surprised but not entirely shocked.

Based on Chu Shihong's earlier explanation, it seemed that Speaker Li held him in high regard.

Coupled with the goodwill he gained from the military during the Suro trip, becoming a councilor of Nanjiang was a natural outcome.

"Although the official notice hasn't been released yet, since this big shot has made the decision, it won't change."

"Probably in a few days, both of us will have to attend a meeting at the coalition building."

Lin Hao said with a smile, clearly feeling quite pleased with himself.

The difference between being a councilor and a non-councilor was significant. It was an important identity that could even influence the allocation of certain strategic resources.

Chen Feng remained relatively calm. Compared to identity, he valued strength more. Joining the United Coalition was to protect the Flame Tiger Sect and to better acquire resources.

"By the way, there's one more thing I need to remind you."

"Oh?"

"Deputy Chairman Luo seems to be returning from Radiant Light City soon."

Buzz! In the provincial coalition building in Yun Port.

Figures filled both sides of the oval red table in the conference room. Most of the councilors from Yun Port were present.

Some had come in person, sitting there, while others, unable to attend, appeared as remote projections hovering above the empty chairs.

"Let's keep it brief and proceed to the vote."

The elderly man seated at the head of the table spoke in a calm tone, stifling a yawn.

He appeared to be around fifty, with short, grayish-black hair and a somewhat lean face.

Behind him stood two cyborgs, one of whom was clad in the white-gray combat uniform of the Red Guard, the emblem on his left chest strikingly prominent.

"Those in favor of appointing the Flame Tiger Grandmaster as a councilor of Nanjiang City, please raise your hands," Speaker Li, with his lean face, announced.

As soon as he finished speaking, many exchanged subtle glances.

Quietly, several people noticed the virtual figure seated at the first position on the left, behind the nameplate of Deputy Chairman Luo.

His stern, square face remained silent, exuding a deep sense of authority.

Many felt a pang of nervousness, but soon a voice echoed through the room.

"I agree!"

Zhou Zhixiong, dressed in a loose-fitting suit, was the first to raise his hand. He immediately felt the weight of numerous gazes upon him, including the chillingly authoritative stare of Deputy Chairman Luo.

"The deeds of the Flame Tiger Grandmaster in Suro are well-known, so I need not elaborate further," Zhou Zhixiong continued.

"Moreover, the military has spoken highly of him and strongly supports his candidacy. I believe he is fully qualified for the position of councilor."

With a righteous demeanor, Zhou Zhixiong averted his gaze, deliberately ignoring the piercing stare from across the table.

Some were stunned, others remained silent.

But there were those who voiced their dissent.

"Isn't he a bit too young?"

No one argued in response, but all eyes turned to Luo Wantao at the head of the left side, knowing that the speaker was his close associate.

"Haha, Councilor Zhang, age is not a measure of ambition," Zhou Zhixiong retorted immediately.

"Surely you've heard that saying before?"

The other councilor frowned, about to speak again.

"Well, I think Councilor Zhou makes a valid point," the lean elderly man at the center, Speaker Li, nodded gently, cutting off any further unnecessary debate.

"In these extraordinary times, exceptional talents require exceptional treatment."

"Now, to save time, let's all cast our votes."

Seeing the situation, many quickly followed suit, raising their hands in agreement.

"Thirty-seven votes in favor. Well, the minority must yield to the majority."

"So it's settled. From now on, the Flame Tiger Grandmaster is one of us."

Speaker Li spoke softly, and the room echoed with approval.

Luo Wantao, seated at the head of the left side, watched all this with a cold gaze, his emotions unreadable.

"Alright, let's move on to the next matter."

"The recent Black Tide Disaster in Suojia City was highly unexpected. The General Council is deeply concerned and has requested that we convene a meeting for further discussion. They have also dispatched a group of experts and scholars to Feng Province, whom we are to escort to Suro."

"Everyone, the dangers of the Black Tide are well-known. This may be a signal, and I hope you all take it seriously."

Speaker Li's tone grew increasingly grave, and the meeting shifted to its true focus.

By the end of the meeting, many were visibly troubled, gradually dispersing.

Amid the crowd, Red General Wu's eyes flickered, and he eventually left the council building alone, boarding an aircraft.

After a few minutes of waiting.

Hum! A virtual screen hovered, projecting a figure before him.

"Chairman Luo," Red General Wu addressed respectfully.

"Hmm," came the low voice of Luo Wantao, seated in a black chair, wearing a wool coat, his square face stern and authoritative.

Even though he knew it was just a projection and that Luo Wantao was an ordinary, unmodified human, Red General Wu still felt a certain pressure.

"How did it go?" he asked.

"Council Speaker Luo, we've investigated all the suspects, but most of them have alibis, and there's also interference from connections."

"It might still take some time."

He spoke cautiously, feeling the pressure.

Luo Hui had made many enemies, and those capable of targeting him were likely individuals of significant influence.

Luo Wantao was clearly dissatisfied, his brow furrowing slightly. Not daring to delay, Red General Wu quickly added, "We've made some discoveries in the underground tunnels."

"We've traced the route the killer took to escape the scene. If we can find his final traces, we should be able to identify him." At these words, Luo Wantao looked at him in silence for several seconds before nodding indifferently.

The communication ended, and the virtual screen disappeared.

Red General Wu breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, a study in Radiant Light City fell into silence, the heavy atmosphere spreading throughout the room.

"Master, Wu Zong has always been reliable. If he says so, then he should be able to find the killer."

An elderly man in the room spoke up, but Luo Wantao only responded with a low hum.

Seeing his silence, the old man sighed inwardly, as if he had questions but ultimately held them back.

Click! The door closed, leaving only the imposing figure in the room.

A hint of complexity flashed across Luo Wantao's cold, stern face as he gazed at the city lights outside the window.

"Was it right or wrong not to let you upload your consciousness back then?"

His low murmur carried a trace of emotion, his eyes complex, flickering with several thoughts.

Until finally, a warship passed by outside the window.

He returned to silence, suppressing all unnecessary emotions.

Whether it was right or wrong no longer mattered.

Blood debts must be repaid—that was the only outcome.

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Hum! That night, mist rolled in, enveloping the world.

The world of Qinggang City reappeared before Chen Feng's eyes as he stood atop a high-rise, recalling the news Lin Hao had shared.

Deputy Chairman Luo was about to return.

He hoped the man would make the right choice.

The thought crossed his mind as he finally turned his gaze to the panel before him.

[Extreme Martial Fist: Falling Sun (21%)]

The difficulty had increased significantly after breaking through to Falling Sun, but Chen Feng wasn't too disappointed.

After all, the power of Falling Sun was several times stronger than Meteor, and he had anticipated this when he broke through.

In comparison.

His gaze shifted as he retracted his senses, focusing on his mind.

A dazzling golden light flickered intermittently—the Holy Shield Colossus's transformation was nearing completion.

Below, the dangerous zone was shrouded in mist, with occasional roars echoing.

He had almost fully explored the Extreme Martial Hall here. To obtain more Limit Breaking Orbs, he would have to leave this place.

"Spatial Barrier..."

He immediately flapped his Blood Wings, soaring toward the safe zone.

An invisible barrier enveloped the sky and earth, the mist deep and profound, reminiscent of the scene in Suojia City.

Hum! At that very moment.

The dazzling golden light in his mind completed its transformation. With a thought, a brilliant light burst forth before him, golden and gray-white rapidly solidifying.

Thud!!

The heavy sound of footsteps echoed, still the size of seven or eight meters.

Its body was gray-white, adorned with golden patterns that shimmered and flowed across its form.

Unbeknownst to him, the Holy Shield Colossus had donned a layer of golden armor, with golden rings appearing on its shoulders, elbows, legs, and knees.

The once gray-white stone wings were now encircled by golden patterns, almost turning into a dark gold hue, their wingspan stretching over ten meters.

In addition, a thick, pale gray dragon tail could be seen growing from beneath its spine, tapering to a point and dragging along the ground, extending several meters in length.

The diamond-shaped crystal on its forehead grew increasingly bright and translucent, while the dark golden crown on its head exuded an inexplicable majesty.

Their eyes met—one looking up from below, the other gazing down from above.

The Holy Shield Colossus knelt on one knee, its thick and sturdy palm catching Chen Feng and lifting him into the air.

"Feng."

Its mouth moved slightly, and the Holy Shield Colossus emitted a deep, resonant voice.

Chen Feng was astonished. This was the first time he had heard its voice.

It was firm and powerful, yet low and steady, like the vast earth.

Immediately after, a familiar ripple traveled through their mental link, and Chen Feng received feedback from the Holy Shield Colossus.

"Sixth tier."

As he had guessed, the Holy Shield Colossus had completed its transformation and had now reached the sixth tier.

Moreover, it had gained a new ability.

"Gigantification?"

Chen Feng watched as the Holy Shield Colossus actively released its ability, its body continuously growing taller until it had nearly doubled in size, its head now almost level with the tops of some low-rise buildings.

Through communication, he learned that it could also shrink back down to a height of two or three meters.

Additionally, the armor on its body was incredibly powerful, capable of reducing damage from many types of attacks, whether physical or mental.

The golden patterns on its body could also erupt at critical moments, enhancing both defense and attack, amplifying its power.

"Truly worthy of the sixth tier."

Chen Feng nodded repeatedly until, finally, he sensed the last ability of the Holy Shield Colossus.

"It can split off a small, ordinary stone statue lifeform from its body."

Raising an eyebrow slightly, Chen Feng was somewhat surprised.

He immediately wanted to try it out, but... "Splitting comes at a cost. It can only be done once in a certain period, otherwise it will affect its strength."

After some thought, Chen Feng glanced at the dreamscape he was in and temporarily suppressed the impulse to try it out.

Earth was his true foundation, and he planned to wait until he returned before attempting it.

Shaking his head, he pushed aside his distracting thoughts and looked toward the Spatial Barrier in the distance.

With the strength of the sixth tier, perhaps... "Shatter it!"

Chen Feng commanded, and the Holy Shield Colossus nodded and stood up.

Whoosh! Turning around, it stirred up a gust of wind as it began to gather its strength for an attack.

Chen Feng stood firmly on its broad and sturdy shoulder, watching as the golden patterns on its body glowed, covering its pale gray right fist.

A powerful force condensed, and as it clenched its fist, the air itself seemed to explode.

The aura in his perception continued to rise until, finally, under his watchful gaze.

Whoosh!!

Its fist shot forward, as if the air had been sucked away.

A powerful wind pressure swept across the surroundings, shaking the nearby buildings.

Boom!!! The massive stone fist, covered in golden light, struck the void with a dull, earth-shaking sound.

A fierce gale swept through, uprooting trees along the streets and shattering the windows of nearby buildings.

Chen Feng's clothes flapped wildly in the wind, the pressure scraping against his face as he stared intently at the dispersing mist and the dense ripples that appeared in the invisible space below.

"Again!!"

Boom!!

Boom! Boom! Boom!!! The Holy Shield Colossus had already activated its Gigantification, towering like a giant across the heavens and earth, continuously throwing punches at the invisible spatial curtain.

The entire world seemed to quake as white air and fierce winds ravaged the surroundings, causing the streets and ground to crack and collapse.

Punch after punch, until after seven or eight seconds.

The dense ripples in the space began to tremble more frequently, as if overlapping into a single point.

ROAR!!

The Holy Shield Colossus let out a deafening roar, its body erupting with golden light as a radiant beam shot straight into the heavens.

Boom!!

With a single punch, a sharp cracking sound pierced the air.

Chen Feng stared intently at the tiny crack that had formed, watching as it rapidly expanded and spread.

Crack, crack, crack!

Spiderweb-like fissures filled the air, as if light was breaking through.

Finally, another earth-shaking punch from the stone pillar struck.

Bang!!! The cracks shattered, and space itself was torn apart.

The relentless fist surged forward, piercing through the fabric of space.

Following its path, the golden-glowing arm was surrounded by a void that shattered like a mirror.

As the massive arm slowly retracted, daylight poured in, revealing a brand-new world.

(End of the Chapter)

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