Chapter 309: The Military's Goodwill and Friendship
Yun Meng Forest.
Under the blue sky, the green forest stretched endlessly, a sea of emerald green.
The inverted pyramid floating above had returned to calmness, and from the makeshift steel camp, one could see numerous flying devices approaching nearby.
Shortly after, some tiny ant-like figures leaped out from an exit at the bottom of the inverted pyramid, being picked up by waiting flying devices and flying cars.
Some were severely injured, faces filled with sorrow.
Some were stained with fresh blood, but their faces were exhilarated, seemingly having found some resources and treasures.
"This time the anomaly in the secret realm might significantly impact current enhancement technology."
"Indeed, I heard the project team at the Red Capital Technology Research Institute has made a crucial breakthrough, and our discovery of the new refining technology has solved their final challenge...."
Voices of discussion arose within the steel camp.
This was a temporary battle meeting room. Those present either wore camouflage with high military rank or were senior officials in Red General combat uniforms or suits.
But surprisingly, even in such a setting.
There was one person sitting in the sole main seat, wearing a black woolen coat, leaning against a black leather chair.
The middle-aged face was hard and square, with deep eyes that were extraordinarily calm, leaving a strong sense of authority.
"Congratulations, Vice Chairman Luo."
Someone suddenly voiced congratulations, and others who had been discussing also came back to their senses.
"Indeed, look at my reaction, Vice Chairman Luo must be due for a promotion."
"No doubt, discovering this new technology, Vice Chairman Luo has undoubtedly made significant contributions...."
"Afraid his name will even end up in future history books..."
A series of slightly exaggerated congratulations and flattery ensued, and upon hearing this, Luo Wantao showed little expression, only slightly raising his hand, instantly silencing all noise.
"The excavation of the relics of the inverted pyramid is of great importance, and the previous results were only temporary."
"Everyone, let's continue with the business at hand..."
As his words fell, everyone paused briefly, then nodded in admiration and response.
Finally, the meeting was temporarily adjourned.
One by one, people left, leaving only the authoritative middle-aged figure in the meeting room.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a virtual light screen automatically suspended, and an elderly figure appeared within.
"Master."
"Hmm."
"Wu Zong said he discovered something new, and it can basically be concluded to be related to that person, you see...."
"I had already guessed." Luo Wantao nodded calmly, showing no emotion.
The elder remained silent, yet slightly puzzled.
Given the Master's character, knowing this, why let it be?
"Those two from the royal family reached an agreement, my struggle with Li Yun ends here."
"Before my reassignment, no more accidents or mistakes are allowed to occur."
Upon hearing, the elder felt relieved.
So, this is the reasoning.
That boy belongs to Li Yun, and possesses the power of martial arts at its peak and the influence of an official.
If they act now, it will be hard to hide it from all sides, and an incident might provoke displeasure in the royal family.
"Then, would you like...."
"Once the events in Yun Meng Forest conclude, and the reassignment orders come down, have Wu Zong take him down."
The tone was calm, but the elder heard a chill within.
He nodded in agreement, but there remained a trace of doubt.
"Wu Zong's ability level is only at the Fifth Order Peak, if he goes alone...."
"The Flying General slot is also part of the deal."
Luo Wantao said lastly, dispelling the elder's doubts.
Soon after, the communication was disconnected.
The authoritative middle-aged figure sat alone in the main seat, gazing at the empty meeting room, his eyes growing deeper and colder.
"Xiao Hui..."
He seemed to glimpse his only son.
....
Beep!
The call ended, and Chen Feng sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, putting down his phone.
The discovery of new advanced technology at the inverted pyramid in Yun Meng Forest had a significant impact.
As the supreme commander, Luo Wantao naturally took most of the credit.
"The highest position in Central City?"
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Chen Feng heard Lin Hao's implication.
This often represents the highest position in a region, akin to Chairman Li Yun of the Provincial Federation.
In other words, the confrontation between the other party and Chairman Li would likely end here, possibly a result of higher-level maneuvering.
Therefore....
"You must never leave Yun Meng Forest...."
With a slightly cold gaze, Chen Feng would not forget the unresolvable hatred with the opponent.
Luo Hui's death was predetermined, and the probing during the opening of the Martial Arts Hall marked the beginning of suspicion.
At that time, the strong Fifth-Order Mechanical Weapon had no intention of holding back, and if his strength had been insufficient, being crippled would have been the best outcome.
Though the subsequent threat was resolved, it undoubtedly deepened the opponent's suspicion.
Once the affair at Yun Meng Forest concludes, they would not let it go lightly.
The thought flickered for a few moments until the ripples in his heart settled, and Chen Feng regained his calmness.
Pushing the matter aside, he left the courtyard and exited the Mountain Gate.
A black sedan awaited. He had the final martial arts research cooperation test left.
...
Boom!!
On the track of the military camp training ground, a white mist suddenly exploded.
Everyone was shocked, feeling as if all traces had vanished before their eyes.
Only the lawn flipped, the fierce wind swept through.
Several experiment personnel from Yaoxing Academy hurriedly looked at the display screen in front of them, which captured a fleeting shadow with an advanced scanner.
Swoosh!!!
In the next instant, a shadow suddenly appeared at the end of the straight track.
A frightening wave of air roared past, lifting the bangs of two nearby experimenters, revealing their wide-open eyes.
Beep!
[160m/s]
A string of data bounced from the display instrument at the finish line, as the short-haired, black-clad youth finally halted.
There was no noise, even though it had been predicted beforehand, the assembled experimenters were still somewhat numb with shock.
One hundred and sixty meters per second.
Equivalent to about half the speed of sound, far faster than a car.
And this, incidentally, was a flesh and blood body that had not undergone any transformation, relying entirely on the power of physique.
"Is it done?"
Chen Feng asked calmly; speed was not his specialty, especially without activating the Green Armor Talent.
Not to mention, his mental state was impaired, and his strength had not completely recovered.
Of course, such a burst of speed seemed very fast, but it also placed a certain burden on the body, making it difficult to sustain at full speed for long, only suitable for short pursuits and evasions.
"Yes, it's done, Master Chen."
The leading middle-aged experimenter spoke with a trembling tone, the young man called Fang Wen also managed to recover, nodding along with a look of reverence.
With formidable strength and rapid speed, his physique was at least comparable to a Dazzling-level Vajra.
Unhesitatingly, one could say that this young Martial Arts Extreme Realm had reached a non-human level, a small superhero by old standards.
The same thought appeared in many people's minds, seeing Fang Moyuan and senior officers from the military base approaching together.
"Master Chen, thank you for your hard work!"
"You've demonstrated to us a martial arts standard close to the limits of the human body, one with epochal significance that could become a paradigm for martial arts topics in the future."
Fang Moyuan spoke with an exaggerated tone, expressing goodwill repeatedly.
No one felt he was trying to curry favor because such a Martial Arts Extreme Realm was exceedingly rare, even in a vast place like Chi Country.
Including him, there were only four known individuals.
As for the entire Earth Star, it surely wouldn't exceed fifteen, a human limit that garnered worldwide attention.
"Dean Fang, you overpraise."
Chen Feng responded with a smile. After spending a few days together, he and Fang Moyuan were somewhat familiar, quietly dropping the "deputy" title.
"I'm not exaggerating."
"Someone like you is rare across the entire Earth Star...this test is significant for Chi Country."
The collaborative test was completely concluded, leaving both sides quite pleased.
Fang Moyuan maintained a smile throughout and continued saying, "Moreover, we will be participating in an international conference with experts from several other advanced academies, mainly focusing on human potential research."
"With the demonstrated data, we are quite confident."
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng was slightly surprised, finally shedding all his doubts.
No wonder Yaoxing Academy approached him so suddenly; apart from the high-level emphasis on new martial arts, there was also this connection.
Then, they had a brief chat.
Fang Moyuan, with a hearty smile, stated that he would hurry to establish martial arts subjects in the academy and strengthen collaboration between Yaoxing Academy and Flame Tiger Sect.
General Zhang, standing by, took an interest and joined the conversation opportunistically.
"Master Chen, I wonder if we could invite someone from your school to serve as a martial arts instructor in our military base to teach fighting techniques regularly?"
"Of course, it'd be even better if you personally could come."
He spoke warmly; Chen Feng pondered for a moment.
Martial arts heavily relied on root bone aptitude, with a slow progression for ordinary people and massive resource demands, unlike gene or enhancement potions, which were faster.
Thus, most soldiers in the military had learned combat techniques summarized by the military itself, paired with gene and enhancement potions to strengthen their physique.
As for the few elites, they directly opted for the path of transformation and Mechanical Martial, with few truly pursuing martial arts.
"Certainly."
Not refusing, Chen Feng could sense that General Zhang was more interested in building a rapport with him.
He didn't reject such goodwill.
The military had always been a powerful force in Chi Country, and coupled with his previous promise and the goodwill from his visit to Suluo.
If their relationship could deepen further, it could only be advantageous, possibly beneficial in the future.
As for fighting instruction, he would decide based on the situation and may not personally attend.
After all, most soldiers were ordinary people; a True Intent Level Martial Arts Sect Leader could impart many practical combat techniques.
Swiftly, they had a simple discussion and left the training field together.
Fang Moyuan walked alongside, at one point mentioning a name that surprised Chen Feng.
"To be honest."
"Sometimes it's indeed hard to believe, Master Chen, that you're Chen Yun's younger brother."
"Oh?"
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, not surprised that Fang Moyuan knew of his relationship with Chen Yun.
After all, the latter had furthered her studies at Yaoxing Academy, which was official information accessible in records.
Just that…
"Does Dean Fang know my sister?"
"Of course, Chen Yun was an excellent metal expert. During her time at our academy, I met her twice…"
"If it weren't for the higher-ups consistently requiring her transfer, I would have been reluctant to see such talent leave Yaoxing."
Fang Moyuan nodded with a sigh, recalling past events.
This was something he hadn't deliberately brought up before, only speaking of it now at the end of the collaboration, earning Chen Feng's higher regard.
He understood that the other party didn't want to involve Chen Yun, turning it into a part of the transactional relationship.
And this, coincidentally, suited his temperament.
"So does Dean Fang know what research my sister is involved in?"
Chen Feng didn't dwell much on his kin, but was rather curious about which research group Chen Yun was part of.
After all, it was a special research project capable of influencing Chi Country's technological level and potentially enhancing transformation technology limits, altering the current technological landscape.