Chapter 307: The Champion Prize of the Fighting Tournament
Boom!!!
The tank roared, launching a shell that left a trail of afterimages as it hit the deep pit.
The massive sound shook the eardrums, causing the entire training ground to tremble and sending smoke billowing into the sky.
Buzz!
But soon, an invisible blast of air surged, dispersing all the smoke and dust.
Upon closer inspection, a silhouette with an ancient bronze complexion still stood within the torn and shattered pit.
The surrounding soil was littered with various shrapnel, and charred dust was everywhere.
Yet, inexplicably, the young man with a bare chest remained unscathed, his flesh and blood sturdier than steel, calmly gazing into the distance at everyone.
In that mutual gaze, a flash of red flame seemed to flicker in his eyes, imparting a strong sense of aggression that inexplicably made people shudder.
For a moment, all the soldiers on guard around, along with the researchers and high-ranking officers in the experimental field, were somewhat numb and shocked.
"Is that about enough?"
Chen Feng tilted his head, stretched his neck, and calmly asked.
He wasn't going to show his full strength; his current methods already rivaled many genuine Extreme Realms.
"Ah... ah, yes, it's fine, it's fine, Master Chen!"
The leading middle-aged experimenter barely returned to his senses, nodding repeatedly, his speech somewhat stammering.
Consequently, after some consultations, the data testing was temporarily concluded.
The sound of footsteps clattered again as Cao Tong briskly approached, bringing a prepared black windbreaker to drape over Chen Feng.
At the same time, other high-ranking officers, along with Fang Moyuan, also came over proactively, still showing residual surprise on their faces.
"Master Chen, today you really opened my eyes,"
"I had heard about your exploits before from Captain Han, and seeing it today, it's indeed well-deserved,"
Mr. Zhang, the highest-ranking officer in Nanjiang's military, exclaimed, his square-faced middle-aged visage full of goodwill and admiration.
"You're too kind, General Zhang."
Chen Feng simply nodded politely, knowing the other was Han Chao's direct superior.
"Master Chen, let's wrap up today's test here for now."
"The field needs some repairs; we might trouble you to visit again in a couple of days."
Fang Moyuan said with a wry smile, and everyone followed his gaze towards the training field.
Cracks were everywhere, and the ground was deeply pitted.
After a round of explosive shell tests, the entire training ground could no longer withstand high-intensity bombardment and required a thorough repair.
Chen Feng was not surprised, glancing at the Golden Steel fragments in the pit and the Steel Bone progress before him.
[Steel Bone LV5: 31/100]
If he could acquire a significant amount of free advanced metal, he wouldn't mind such tests happening a few more times.
"Alright, let Vice Dean Fang know in advance."
Nodding in agreement, Chen Feng, flanked by a group, slowly walked out of the training ground.
The people from the Superman Group were still standing by the roadside not far away. Chen Feng casually glanced at them, sensing apprehensive and serious looks from a woman wearing sunglasses and her security detail.
Recognizing their identity, he ignored it, and they brushed past each other.
"Monster."
Someone couldn't help but mutter softly, watching his silhouette gradually disappear.
The potential strength of a Fifth Rank Peak, such a Martial Arts Extreme Realm, posed a considerable threat to any large corporation in Yun Gang.
For a moment, the director with the surname Su couldn't help but sigh inwardly, Meng Anran and that Lin Hao surely made the right bet.
...
Buzz!
The black car drove away from the military camp, visible in the rearview mirror were seven or eight high-ranking officers still waving goodbye at the gate.
"Brother Chen, do you think the martial arts collaboration Vice Dean Fang mentioned is real?"
"Can we also participate?"
Cao Tong, sitting in the front passenger seat, asked. Hearing this, Chen Feng withdrew his gaze.
They had declined the military's invitation to dine, but even so, Fang Moyuan mentioned some follow-up matters.
Once the branch of Yaoxing Academy was completed in Nanjiang, a separate martial arts course would be established.
At that time, there would be rewards in terms of rare resources like secret medicine and herbs, hoping to invite True Disciples of the Flame Tiger Sect to participate in exchanges or serve as honorary Martial Arts Tutors.
"We can cooperate appropriately, as long as it doesn't involve core true skills."
Chen Feng said calmly, knowing Fang Moyuan sought deeper collaboration because of his strength.
In fact, this was one of the reasons he agreed to cooperate in the martial arts testing.
This would also benefit the entire school, providing a path for disciples with outstanding talent and strength.
"Alright, then I'll notify Junior Zhao and a few senior brothers and sisters."
Cao Tong, somewhat expectant, started typing in a small group chat on his phone.
Chen Feng didn't care much but suddenly thought of the mountain gate, curious about whether Master and Third Uncle could break through to Grandmaster.
"Let's return to the sect."
He suddenly said, causing both Cao Tong and the driver to pause slightly.
They didn't argue, both nodding in acceptance, and then the black car turned, heading towards a different direction in the suburbs.
Buzz buzz!
At this moment, his phone vibrated, and Chen Feng picked it up.
[Zhou Wuren]
The phone note showed that after several days without news, the party finally made a move and called.
Without hesitation, Chen Feng chose to answer.
"Hello, Brother Chen?"
The voice on the other end of the phone was as familiar as ever, but it carried a newfound confidence.
With a flash in his eyes, Chen Feng nodded and responded.
"It's me, Old Zhou."
"Hehe, sorry about that."
"I've been in seclusion these past few days; the Holy Sect's summons were too sudden, and it was inconvenient to contact the outside world..."
The other party voluntarily explained, and Chen Feng looked out at the roadside mountains and green forests, lost in thought.
The Holy Sect had recently summoned many Northern grandmasters, and combined with Liu Duanyun's new martial arts path, he guessed it was related to this.
"Did you make a breakthrough?"
Chen Feng asked, probing indirectly.
There was a moment of silence on the other end, and finally Zhou Wuren sighed.
"I knew you would guess it."
"But it's not a complete breakthrough; the cultivation of new martial arts isn't that simple. I'm still in the grandmaster realm, just with some improvement in strength."
He explained a couple of sentences, without hiding the new martial arts, and even actively mentioned the key aspects.
"Achieving the Extreme Realm is difficult; new martial arts offer a shortcut, allowing us to feel our limits in advance."
"However, the price is also significant, and currently only a few grandmasters, including myself, have tried it."
"Oh?" Chen Feng was a bit surprised; this was a secret he was unaware of.
"Furthermore, Zhang Lao asked me to pass a message to you."
"If you're interested in new martial arts, you can join the Northern Sacred Sect, and at that time, all key secrets can be revealed to you."
Zhou Wuren said somewhat helplessly, knowing he was caught in the middle.
Chen Feng shook his head at these words; his every move was already labeled by the Southern Martial Arts World, not to mention he had never considered joining the Holy Sect.
"Sigh, I'm just the messenger, knowing you wouldn't agree."
Over the phone, Zhou Wuren smiled helplessly and then smoothly shifted the topic.
"The world fighting tournament, you should have received the invitation, right?"
"Yes."
"As expected..."
Zhou Wuren's tone carried some envy, and Chen Feng inquired with curiosity.
"I also just heard about it recently and inquired with Zhang Lao."
"The world fighting tournament is extremely low-key, rarely publicly advertised, held every ten years."
"Only invites the world's top martial artists in private, with the lowest level being the Fake Extreme Realm. Each event's location is different, but the Star Palace is involved behind the scenes."
Chen Feng nodded at this; the strength of the Southern Martial World grandmasters was somewhat lacking, and they knew very little about this. Zhou Wuren's words answered some of his doubts.
But....
"What are the benefits of participating?"
He didn't believe these top martial artists from around the world would fight to the death just because of an invitation.
After all, at the Fake Extreme Realm level, each was a major figure in their region, lacking neither money, fame, nor most resources.
"Naturally, there are special rewards."
Zhou Wuren recalled what he had heard and seriously explained: "According to Zhang Lao, in the previous world fighting tournaments, items like Super Ancient Creature Essence Blood and Walking Level Divine Power Crystals have appeared."
"Moreover, each tournament champion can directly become one of the Twelve Main Positions of the Star Palace."
The words piqued Chen Feng's interest.
Not because he could join the Star Palace, as he had already rejected the Shenwu Alliance Leader's invitation before.
But because of the special rewards like Super Ancient Creature Essence Blood.
That was an essence supplement stronger than Advanced Life Potion; back then, just one bottle of essence blood enabled his Heroic Arm to transform successfully.
If he could obtain it, the progress of the Holy Flame Awakening Method might improve significantly.
"By the way, I heard from Zhang Lao that the rewards for this world fighting tournament seem even more generous."
"I heard something about Life Source Liquid, but I can't be sure."
Zhou Wuren added, and Chen Feng raised an eyebrow.
Previously, to collect essence supplements, he had specifically learned about several advanced potions through the channels of the Black Crystal Group and Tianhao Security.
Life Source Liquid, rumored to be an artifact from a special secret realm relic.
The scarcity of Advanced Life Potions, even for large corporations, is due to the fact that one of the primary materials is diluted Life Source Liquid.
This item is strictly controlled by Chi Country, rarely circulated outside, and only periodically distributed in diluted portions to certain private powers.
"Interesting."
Chen Feng's gaze brightened slightly, and then he chatted with Zhou Wuren for a couple more words.
Finally, the call ended.
He turned his head to look out the window, seeing the low hills drawing nearer and the vague outline of the mountain gate.
World fighting tournament?
With some thoughts in mind, he sat quietly in the back seat.
The black car drove increasingly slower, passing the slope and reaching the gentle mountain waist.
The familiar signboard with the words "Heavenly Flame Red Tiger" came into view, and a disciple noticed the commotion, quickly coming to greet him.
Perception quietly expanded invisibly; Chen Feng already saw his master Li Tong, who was in seclusion in the sect leader's small courtyard.
Dressed in a red-patterned white robe, red power constantly swirling around his body like circles of air.
The seven or eight-meter-sized red tiger crouched and dozed with its eyes closed.
As if sensing something, it suddenly opened its eyes, revealing its imposing vertical pupils.
Seeing this, Chen Feng smiled slightly.
He knew that his master's power threshold should have been successfully crossed.