Chapter 29: Heart-Shaped Herb Enhancement

Chapter 29: Heart-Shaped Herb Enhancement

In the current MCU timeline—

The Super Soldier Serum, a genetic masterpiece, has become a legend of the last century.

Most people believe—

That the formula for this serum, capable of breaking human limits, was lost long ago.

But in truth—

The military's classified archives still hold detailed research data.

The origins of the Hulk and Abomination both trace back to this long-buried secret.

Howard Stark—

A genius scientist for the military—

Had already recreated the Super Soldier Serum twenty years ago using the precious blood of Captain America.

He could have produced more super soldiers for S.H.I.E.L.D.

But unfortunately, even then, S.H.I.E.L.D. was already riddled with HYDRA spies.

Howard was assassinated by the Winter Soldier—

And the precious serum, representing the pinnacle of his genius, was stolen and used to create even more cold-blooded Winter Soldiers.

In a distant future timeline—

Another insane scientist within HYDRA would rise, independently recreating the serum—

And give birth to new-generation super soldiers like John Walker, allowing this forbidden power to spread once again.

At this moment—

Linglong was secretly infiltrating the military's firewall.

Jiang Feng glanced at her progress—

89% complete. The breach would likely be finished by tomorrow.

He immediately made his decision.

The Super Soldier Serum option was decisively eliminated by Jiang Feng.

After all—

With Linglong's full capabilities, acquiring that data was only a matter of time.

Jiang Feng then turned his attention to the HYDRA Human Enhancement option.

He imagined the gleaming mechanical arm of the Winter Soldier, Bucky.

That must be what the HYDRA enhancement referred to.

But Jiang Feng had mastery over advanced mechanical tech.

To him, that arm was nothing more than a crude prototype—

Far inferior to the prosthetics or indestructible armor he had crafted.

This option too was swiftly discarded.

And so—

Only one choice remained: the mysterious fruit from Wakanda—the Heart-Shaped Herb.

A miracle unique to Wakanda—

This special plant was born from vibranium radiation and contained immense life-altering power.

Once consumed, it would grant extraordinary physical strength.

But as for entering Wakanda and obtaining the herb—

Jiang Feng had no leads.

With his current strength, forcefully infiltrating was unrealistic—

Even with his blue-tier Iron Man armor, his combat power was still far from enough to rival Wakanda.

Letting Linglong hack their network was also risky—she might be detected.

After weighing all options—

Jiang Feng made his choice. He selected this unplanned-for reward.

"I choose the Heart-Shaped Herb!"

In the next moment—

A massive wave of power surged into existence without warning, pouring into his body through his pores and meridians.

This was entirely different from what Jiang Feng had expected.

He had assumed—

That the Reincarnation Space would gift him a real Heart-Shaped Herb, giving him a chance to study its secrets.

But unexpectedly—

A surge of energy was injected directly into his body, leaving him no opportunity to even see the herb.

Jiang Feng held his breath and focused—

Cooperating fully to absorb this overwhelming force.

And it was still good news.

This potent, pure energy surged like a tidal wave—

Sweeping through his entire body, triggering an internal transformation.

Everywhere it passed—

His cells devoured it like starving beasts.

His bones crackled like firecrackers, and every muscle underwent a phoenix-like rebirth.

Very soon—

Jiang Feng's previously modest physique—

Began to swell with sharply-defined, streamlined muscles, as if sculpted by a master artisan.

It was explosive in power—

Yet retained the agile grace of a panther.

The shocking transformation continued.

Jiang Feng's body underwent a second phase of development, accompanied by the crisp "crack-crack" of growing bones.

His height shot up rapidly—

From an average 180 cm (5'11") to approximately 195 cm (6'5").

With the new muscle mass, broader shoulders, and thickened chest—

Jiang Feng now had the body of a powerhouse.

At the same time—

His Warrior class's first talent, Innate Strength, finally began to show results.

This talent increased physique and power by percentage—

Acting like a magical catalyst that amplified the herb's effects,

Pouring gasoline on an already blazing fire.

Jiang Feng's physical stats were now multiplied.

This enhancement—

Surpassed even Black Panther and Captain America, making him a one-of-a-kind super soldier.

"Hoo~"

Jiang Feng opened his helmet and exhaled deeply.

Moonlight softly bathed his handsome face—

Sea breeze carried the salty scent of the ocean, washing over him with refreshing coolness.

Feeling the immense power coursing through his veins, Jiang Feng's face lit with joy.

"With the Heart-Shaped Herb enhancement, I'm finally no longer a tin man relying on armor! This is true strength!"

Jiang Feng could sense the raw power within himself.

He had a gut instinct—

That even if a tiger pounced on him in the wild, he could subdue it with his bare hands.

Though he was obsessed with mechanical engineering, high-tech armor, and weapons of war—

What he truly desired was to strengthen his own body.

Deep down, Jiang Feng always believed—

True strength comes from within, not from external tools.

That is the root of being human.

Now—

He had finally received the body-strengthening power he had dreamed of.

This joy was like hard liquor—

Burning his throat, igniting his blood, filling him with ecstasy.

Even without gear—

Jiang Feng was now stronger than the likes of Cap and the Winter Soldier.

"Next up, it's time to rip apart Kingpin. That fat bastard dared ambush me—

Let's see if all that meat can withstand armor-piercing rounds."

A glint of killing intent flashed in Jiang Feng's eyes.

The Heart-Shaped Herb's effects—

Also seemed to awaken a bloodthirsty desire within him.

His body, once somewhat fatigued, was now reinvigorated—

Brimming with Kraven-level vitality and hunting instinct.

After a brief adjustment—

Jiang Feng closed his helmet and shot through the sky like a meteor, heading straight for Fisk Tower.

With Linglong in control—

Every surveillance feed in the building was now Jiang Feng's eyes.

Inside his helmet's display—

Kingpin and a hunched old woman were using a secret tunnel beneath Fisk Tower to escape.

Their ambush squad had been annihilated by Jiang Feng alone.

Only now did they truly grasp his terrifying strength, fleeing like panicked, cornered dogs.

"Trying to run?"

Blue light pulsed from Jiang Feng's armor—

His shoulder-mounted sensors spun rapidly, scanning the streets within several hundred meters.

Data surged across the helmet's holographic HUD.

In just three seconds—

He locked onto Kingpin's massive heat signature and the old woman's hunched figure.

"Target location confirmed."

Jets on his legs erupted with flames over three meters long.

Jiang Feng turned into a black meteor, plunging down like a thunderbolt—

Sonic booms shrieked through the air around him.

Pedestrians gasped in terror—

As a shadow plummeted from the night sky like a heavenly judgment.

BOOM!

The deafening impact shook the streets—

Jiang Feng slammed directly into the ground outside Fisk Tower like a bunker-buster bomb.

Chunks of concrete flew like bullets—

Dust exploded outward, revealing a massive crater several meters wide.

Jiang Feng was embedded in the ground.

Now that his body was enhanced—

Moves he once wouldn't dare attempt were now effortless.

Any ordinary person would've had their organs pulverized by such an impact.

But Jiang Feng merely shook his head lightly—unharmed.

His newly reinforced body allowed him to withstand such terrifying force with ease.

Fisk Tower had a far more advantageous location than Hell's Kitchen—

Even though night had fallen—

There were still a few pedestrians lingering nearby.

Recently, rumors of a serial killer had stirred up panic across New York.

Even though the killings had only happened in Hell's Kitchen—

People in other districts remained alert and cautious.

The sudden sonic boom exploded like thunder.

A massive shadow fell from the sky—

Sending waves of fear through everyone present.

"Aaaaah!!!"

Some collapsed on the spot, hugging their heads and trembling violently.

Others turned pale, knees buckling, nearly losing control of their bladders.

They stared in horror at the massive pit—

Thinking a meteor had crashed down... or perhaps, aliens had arrived.