Chapter 30: Intercepting the Tram, Upcoming Upgrade

Chapter 30: Intercepting the Tram, Upcoming Upgrade

Thirty meters beneath Fisk Tower—

A secret tunnel meticulously crafted by Kingpin—

Its walls embedded with cold white explosion-proof lights, casting a pale glow over the entire space.

He had long anticipated facing formidable enemies—

After all, while Kingpin was strong, at the end of the day, he was just an ordinary human.

Facing superhumans would not end well for him.

This secret passage featured a tram that could hold several people, leading directly to Kingpin's safe house.

In case a powerful enemy attacked Fisk Tower, this tram would serve as Kingpin's lifeline.

At this moment—

The tram was slowly starting, its tracks stretching into the darkness as if leading to the hope of survival.

Kingpin's muscular form was curled inside the tram, his white suit soaked with cold sweat, clinging to him like tight, oiled paper.

Beside him, Madam Gao also struggled to remain calm. The destructive power unleashed by Jiang Feng's weapons had already exceeded her expectations.

Boom!

A loud explosion like thunder shook the entire tunnel.

Debris rained down like raindrops.

The two inside the tram looked up in fear, only to see a massive black figure, gleaming with metallic light, descending like a meteor.

Kingpin and Madam Gao had barely boarded when Jiang Feng blocked their way.

In the light—

The dark iron-colored steel armor was clearly visible, its surface still bearing marks of the battle, with a few silver scratches mixed in.

"Fast! That tombstone guy couldn't even last three minutes?"

Kingpin's pupils contracted sharply.

His and Madam Gao's expressions darkened. Both had seen the terrifying destructive power of the other and were no longer eager to clash with Jiang Feng.

"The times have changed. I never imagined that weapons made by mortals could reach such a level."

Madam Gao silently lamented.

Though she had lived for centuries and mastered the power of "Qi," she still felt immense pressure facing Jiang Feng.

As a defector from Kunlun—

Madam Gao's skills were mediocre to begin with, and now, with age creeping up on her, if she didn't find a Dragon Bone to extend her life, she might turn to dust.

This monster in steel armor—

Could unleash such incredible power with nothing but a set of equipment.

Madam Gao, still holding on to some old beliefs, bitterly realized that modern technology had advanced to such a level.

A simple set of armor had made her, a high-ranking member of the Hand, tremble in fear.

It wasn't comparable to traditional firearms or cannons at all.

"Just with a set of armor, he wiped out Hell's Kitchen. If I could get my hands on that Iron Man suit…"

In the midst of being cautious and terrified,

Kingpin's gaze briefly flashed with greed as he looked at Jiang Feng's armor.

Suppressing the fear in his heart, he stared at the armor as if seeing a treasure trove.

Such a powerful weapon—

If it were in his hands, it would surely give his criminal empire a massive boost, allowing him to expand easily.

In Kingpin's mind, a grand blueprint took shape.

If he could make a few more of these suits—

He wouldn't need to remain a hidden underground king but could openly pursue his ambitions.

"A truly massive fortune, on the scale of Stark Industries…"

"This gentleman."

Kingpin forced a smile that was more hideous than crying, rubbing his thick palm on his suit to wipe away the sweat.

"We don't need to resort to violence. How about this— I'm willing to invest one hundred million dollars to support your research."

"I'm sure creating this armor must have cost quite a bit, right? Let's settle this peacefully. With my financial backing, I can help you improve your research."

His voice carried a hint of flattery.

However—

Jiang Feng's expression became strange as he snorted coldly. "You, a mere human, think you can bargain with me?"

In his eyes,

This fat man who sought to buy his life with money was nothing more than a walking experience point container.

Once he dealt with him, all of Kingpin's accumulated wealth would naturally become his own.

Before Kingpin could respond—

Jiang Feng's arm-mounted weapon compartment opened with a deafening roar, the barrel dark as the pupil of death, locking onto Kingpin with deadly precision.

Recalling the earlier massive ambush,

The many assassins who had surrounded him,

And now this fat fool thinking he could beg for mercy with a few words—

Such absurdity only fueled Jiang Feng's anger, almost making him laugh. Marvel villains really had no logic.

"Still not giving up, huh? In that case…"

Kingpin knew—

That the man before him was not someone to be easily deceived.

Panicked, he slammed the tram's acceleration button, his bulging veins almost crushing the button.

"Then bring it on!" he shouted like a trapped beast, his face twisted with fear.

The tram roared forward, its wheels screeching as they ground against the tracks.

Facing this—

Jiang Feng remained unmoving, shaking his head helplessly, his eyes full of mockery.

The next second—

A piercing armor-piercing bullet was fired, instantly piercing the tram's bulletproof glass.

Then—

The second bullet hit Kingpin's forehead directly, blood erupting like a fountain.

His massive body crumpled, collapsing inside the tram like a fallen meat mountain.

It was clear—

Kingpin, often called a muscle-bound powerhouse capable of brawling with Spider-Man, was no stronger than other villains like Bullseye or Bartok.

Peter Parker, like Daredevil, was kind-hearted and didn't use lethal force.

Spider-Man, even when facing weaker villains like Doctor Octopus, Kraven the Hunter, Hammerhead, or Vulture, often engaged in drawn-out battles without any kill records.

These villains, surviving because heroes held back, lived on the edge of death time and time again.

Though Kingpin was dead—

The runaway tram did not stop. It continued to charge forward like a wild horse.

The narrow tunnel, like a prison cage, confined Jiang Feng.

The walls scraped the sides of the tram, leaving no place to avoid.

But Jiang Feng wasn't trying to avoid it.

His muscles tensed like a coiled dragon,

The joints of his steel armor clicking and groaning as steam poured out from the seams, the power running at full capacity.

With a mighty stomp—

He slammed his feet into the ground, leaving two deep craters in the hard alloy.

Jiang Feng's arms stretched forward like steel pillars, veins bulging under his skin like twisted dragons.

Boom!

The entire tunnel shook violently as the front of the tram collided with Jiang Feng with a deafening crash.

Sparks erupted, illuminating the steel armor.

Screech! Screech!

His feet scraped along the ground, carving deep grooves.

The tram's front glass shattered, and the metallic frame twisted and groaned under the force.

In mere seconds—

The tram's entire cabin compressed like a crumpled soda can, shrinking by over a meter.

The engine emitted thick smoke, groaning in its death throes.

"Master, there's 55% of the energy remaining,"

Linglong's voice echoed timely.

Jiang Feng paid it no mind, focusing solely on his target, Madam Gao.

A wicked smile curled on his lips.

Though Madam Gao appeared to be a hunched old woman,

Her strength still surpassed Kingpin's.

Killing one more strong opponent—

Would allow Jiang Feng's Warrior class to level up to LV2, unlocking an even stronger new talent.