The Enhanced Black Angels

Xiao Feng stood in his room, gazing at the three Black Angels laid out on his desk. Beside him stood Kelly, clad in sleek black combat attire, exuding an aura of heroic poise as they both stared at the formidable rifles.

Kelly, somewhat astonished, remarked, "I never imagined you'd manage to get your hands on all three Black Angels. Seems you share quite a destiny with these weapons."

Xiao Feng nodded silently. "Yes, it was unexpected."

"You should be thrilled to possess all three. Why do you look so pensive, then?"

Xiao Feng replied, "I'm pondering ways to amplify their power. As you know, these Black Angels falter against B-grade beasts; their bullets cannot penetrate the beasts' thick hides. So, I'm considering how to enhance their lethality."

Kelly smiled gently. "Such matters you could have discussed with me. Have you forgotten what our family specializes in?"

Her reminder sparked realization in Xiao Feng, who slapped his palm and said, "You're right. How could I forget? Your family manufactures weapons. So, what do you suggest?"

"Obviously, we must modify the Black Angels. Yet, they already unleash their bullets' full potential. Boosting bullet power further will be challenging, but not impossible. We could replace the ammunition or alter the bullet material."

"Or perhaps switch to high-explosive warheads, yes?"

"That's a good idea. I'll take you to our branch in Black Whale City. We'll consult the engineers and figure out how to enhance the Black Angels' firepower."

Xiao Feng nodded. "Very well, let's go now." He hoisted the three Black Angels, and together with Kelly, they left the room heading toward the armory.

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Before the temple gates, Black Dragon bowed respectfully to the resolute Zeus. "Your subordinate, Black Dragon, pays respects, Lord Zeus."

Zeus regarded Black Dragon with a disdainful glare. "Who are you?"

"I am Black Dragon."

"Oh, from the Evil Dragon Sect, right? What business do you bring? I'm rather busy."

"I know you are anxious to find the missing Ares and Athena," Black Dragon said confidently.

Zeus nodded. "Indeed. I was away for some time, and such events unfolded. You seem well-informed about this matter."

Black Dragon humbly replied, "Yes, I can provide a detailed account."

Zeus glanced at him. "Come inside and speak."

With that, Zeus strode into the temple, Black Dragon trailing behind, quietly admiring such a man—a true man who commands the world. He hastened to follow Zeus inside.

Zeus led Black Dragon into his study, ordered a bottle of red wine opened, then seated himself on a sofa. "You may begin."

After a moment's thought, Black Dragon recounted the story in detail: how Ares and Athena were defeated by Xiao Feng, the nature of Xiao Feng's supernatural abilities, and how he concealed them. His narration lasted nearly an hour.

Zeus finished the bottle, rose, hands clasped behind his back, pacing on the plush wool carpet of his richly adorned study.

After a few steps, he asked, "Is it true? That Xiao Feng possesses four types of supernatural powers?"

"Yes. Speed evolution, healing evolution, electric shock ability, and psychic evolution. To my knowledge, these four—his psychic evolution alone has reached level eight."

The usually arrogant Zeus appeared incredulous. "Level eight? Do you realize how powerful a level eight psychic evolution user is?"

Black Dragon nodded. "That's why Ares and Athena couldn't defeat him."

Zeus frowned. "Perhaps you're right. Should I thank you for bringing me this intelligence, so I might prepare?"

"You are too kind. It's my duty."

"Speak plainly. What do you want?"

"I wish to join the temple," Black Dragon stated directly.

Zeus scoffed, "You want to join our temple? Ha! It's no easy feat. You must be above level eight in supernatural power and possess a unique ability. So, what can you do?"

Black Dragon lifted his robe slightly, smiling calmly, "I can shapeshift—beast transformation. Not just defensive powers..."

Zeus stared at the tentacles emerging from Black Dragon's waist, astonished. Such appendages clearly shouldn't belong to a human body. He blinked and asked, "Where did you acquire such a beast transformation?"

"Are you interested?"

Zeus nodded. "Somewhat."

"If you let me join, I will reveal all the secrets I know. What do you say?"

"You're tempting me."

"No, consider it a gift upon my entry."

Zeus considered. "If you truly wish to join, first find out where Xiao Feng has hidden Ares and Athena. If you succeed, you may enter our temple."

Black Dragon's excitement was palpable. "You mean it, not a trick?"

"Hmph. Go quickly."

Black Dragon bowed and departed. Zeus watched his retreating figure, then picked up a communicator and summoned Poseidon. "Notify everyone to come to my study for a meeting."

Poseidon greeted happily, "You're back."

"Yes, I've returned. During my absence, such upheaval occurred. What have you been doing? Gather everyone immediately."

Upon hearing Zeus's stern tone, Poseidon hurriedly ended the call and summoned the others. With Hera absent, only Apollo, Poseidon, and Hades arrived swiftly at Zeus's study.

Zeus glared at them fiercely. "Do you still bear the dignity of the Seven Gods Alliance? You couldn't even handle a child!"

At that moment, Hades clasped his fists. "Xiao Feng is terrifying. I fought him. He cut all the flesh from my body—I almost died."

Zeus examined Hades's altered flesh. "Tell me everything you know. I've sent Black Dragon to find Ares and Athena. Black Dragon says Xiao Feng hid them, and he will find them."

"If they are found, we will rescue them."

Zeus shook his head. "I fear this is a trap. We don't understand Xiao Feng's intentions. Perhaps it's bait to lure us all so he can capture us one by one."

Apollo, with long white hair reaching twenty centimeters, dressed in white trousers and black combat boots, but wearing only a vest revealing a modest physique, asked puzzled, "Why would he want to capture us?"

"Hmph, I believe I'm beginning to understand. Xiao Feng's true supernatural power may not be electricity or psychic abilities. He might possess a type we've never seen before—an extraordinarily high-level ability."

Apollo, Poseidon, and Hades were stunned. If Xiao Feng truly had a fifth supernatural power, they would be devastated. Five abilities? How could they survive?

Zeus paused, then said, "If I'm right, Xiao Feng's power can absorb the supernatural abilities of others."

The three gods were dumbfounded.

Zeus reflected further. "If that power's level rivals mine and Hera's, imagine the horror."

"Impossible. If his power matches your resurrection ability's level, that's terrifying."

"But that may not be the worst. What if his power surpasses mine? Imagine if he possessed all seven gods' powers—how invincible he would be. Unthinkable... utterly unthinkable."

Zeus's thought struck the gods dumb. If Xiao Feng wielded the full might of the Seven Gods Alliance, his strength would be godlike.

"Is there no hope to defeat him?" Poseidon asked shakily.

Zeus frowned deeply. "There remains one hope: only a level ten supernatural user can defeat him."

"What? Level ten...?"

···

Xiao Feng and Kelly arrived at the armory. Kelly's status commanded the full attention of the branch's managers, as she was the next CEO of the Brownm company. They treated her with utmost respect.

Kelly instructed, "Modify these three Black Angels. Strive to make them capable of breaching B-grade beast defenses."

The managers stared at the three Black Angels on the table, momentarily stunned.

"Three Black Angels—these sniper rifles embody Brownm Company's pinnacle of firearms craftsmanship."

"Yes, our finest sniper rifles. Nothing surpasses them..."

They gazed at the rifles as if they were their own children, their eyes filled with tender affection.