CHAPTER 440: CHAPTER 246: RETURN TO NANJIANG, BLACK DREAM MARK_2

After being shocked, Lin Hao felt envy and admiration, and there was an added warmth in his gaze towards Chen Feng.

Flying Generals are the highest combat strength of a province, and among the greatest of figures.

Looking across the entire Feng Province, aside from those few individuals who serve as leaders of the Federation Assembly and military experts, there’s almost no one to compete with them.

As for those large groups, most don’t possess transformed people or mechanical martial forces at this level.

Firstly, resources are limited, and the higher-ups haven’t allocated corresponding quotas to them.

Secondly, those who can endure the sixth-order transformation are too rare, nearly all absorbed by the military and the Red General Guard.

"Is that so...."

Learning these things from him, Chen Feng became contemplative.

Later, recalling the distinctions he’d noticed in fifth-order strengths, his curiosity grew.

"Fifth order, huh? There are indeed different levels of classification."

"I know there are terms like ordinary fifth-order, strong fifth-order, and peak fifth-order."

Without concealing anything, Lin Hao stood by the window of the flying device and shared all that he knew.

"The Dazzling-level Vajra Module is the threshold for the fifth order and the foundation for all devices and weapons."

"However, the strength of armed modules varies. For instance, some people’s level might involve a fifth-level energy device and a fifth-level force field, which is the level of an ordinary fifth order."

"Above this, some armed modules may involve energy sniper cannons or special energy technology..."

"Others might even mix in some star-level Vajra, providing stronger bodily defense, which ordinary fifth-order individuals find hard to break through."

Lin Hao said, and Chen Feng nodded, dispelling his doubts.

In this comparison, Onite’s level should be at the normal fifth-order, bordering on strong fifth-order.

"And what about the sixth order?"

He asked, thinking of the Flying General City.

The other person was clearly stronger than Yang Wudi.

"That, I don’t know, but it might be similar to the fifth order."

Lin Hao speculated, and Chen Feng nodded, not pressing further.

Before long, the flying device passed through the border defense of Pla City and Luo River.

Standing by the window, Chen Feng saw figures below, his perception tingling, as youths waved, seemingly celebrating a triumphant return.

He nodded gently in response, unsure if they could see him.

Whoosh!!

The air wave burst forth into the sky as the flying device headed straight towards Nanjiang, passing by the Luo River.

Suddenly, the conversation inside the cabin paused, and Chen Feng was aware, looking outside.

Cars coming and going, towering buildings.

The surrounding elevated highways and clusters of buildings intertwined with people bustling about, some enjoying leisurely walks holding hands, while others waited in crowds for buses.

However, unlike usual days.

There was an added touch of festive red along the street lampposts and outside many shop doors.

"The New Year is coming."

Lin Hao’s gaze was complex as he sighed.

Others in the cabin also looked over silently. The city was peaceful, adorned with decorations and red everywhere.

The typically congested roads seemed much wider, with noticeably half the usual number of vehicles.

Children chased and played, while elders sat by their homes, seemingly waiting for the return of expected figures.

"New Year..."

Chen Feng’s gaze wavered, somewhat lost in thought.

Suluo’s experience was so sudden, he almost forgot about this occasion.

Peaceful, serene—compared to this, Suo Jia City felt like a living hell.

Buzz!!

Suddenly, the flying device accelerated, heading straight for a low mountain in the Nanjiang suburb.

As he overlooked, a series of ancient-style buildings were situated on the mountain’s open grounds.

Pavilions, terraces, small courtyards, ponds...

Decorated with lanterns and festive symbols everywhere.

Seen from afar, one could even spot figures moving and traversing within.

"Jushan, why aren’t the couplets put up here?"

"They’re coming, they’re coming, soon."

"Brother Wei, where are the Sect Leader and Third Elder? We should be inviting them."

"Soon, soon."

In response to a series of voices, the Fourth True Inheritor Lin Xiaoyun, dressed in a red court dress, accompanied a girl in a white down jacket to the hall of the courtyard.

"Xiao Yun, just consider this place your home."

"No need to feel restrained."

She smiled as she spoke, her tone gentle and warm, with another female disciple beside preparing tea for Chen Yun.

Feeling slightly uneasy, Chen Yun nodded in thanks, sitting on a wooden chair.

Noticing her worry, seemingly distracted.

Lin Xiaoyun smiled gently, comforting, "Are you worried about Chen?"

"Hmm."

Chen Yun didn’t hide anything and put down her tea, looking outside.

The sky was a vast blue, with white clouds drifting by.

She was a bit worried, saying: "I’ve heard that there seems to be another incident on Suluo’s side, the Platinum Federation bombed Duowa Snow Mountain."

"Although Xiao Feng is in Luo River, it’s been too long since he was at the Border Defense."

"I’m afraid...."

She didn’t finish, but Lin Xiaoyun understood what she meant.

"Don’t worry."

"Brother Chen is very powerful now and will be fine."

Gently nodding, Chen Yun accepted the other’s consolation.

However...

Whether powerful or impressive.

She still thought that safety was the most important thing.

For a moment, there was a brief silence in the hall.

Until finally, a black dot approached in the sky, belonging to an aircraft with the hum of an airwave roaring.

Chen Yun looked up and soon heard the cheers and shouts within the Flame Tiger Sect.

"He’s back!"

"Senior brother is back!!"

.....

Everywhere cheers welcomed him, red and festive colors filled the scene.

Chen Yun’s worry and relief, Master Li Tong’s heartfelt comfort, Third Uncle’s inspiring words.

Each True Inheritor was busy among them, laughing heartily.

The sound of fireworks popped, and Chen Feng returned to his little courtyard room, silently accepting this rare peace and relaxation.

Unknowingly, the Flame Tiger Sect had already become an inseparable part of him.

The people and events here had been with him step by step since he was weak.

In an instant, his emotions were complex, and he thought of the Black Tide that had struck Suo Jia City.

If one day, such a situation appeared in Nanjiang.

And the Flame Tiger Sect was dragged into the Secret Realm, faced with an invasion of the Black Tide, an apocalyptic scene.

Could he really protect it?

The thought flashed through, and Chen Feng slightly clenched his fist.

Numerous prompts flashed across the panel in front of him, harvests from the Black Tide.

[Power of the Dead: 970/100]

[Snake Spirit Power: 910/100]

By killing non-human monsters, he gained a large amount of Evil God’s Power.

The amount shown in the prompt should have been much more, the reason a large part was missing was simple.

[You obtained the Black Dream Mark!]

[Effect: A special ability nurtured by a great amount of Evil God’s Power, allowing you to continue dreaming and stay in the Secret Realm!]

The expression was very simple, not even a hint of any strange marks or patterns appeared.

However, Chen Feng instantly understood the function of this ability.

Every time he went to another Secret Realm, it was only for a few days before waking up.

But the Black Dream Mark allows him to, upon returning, consume Evil God’s Power to continue staying in the Secret Realm World.

"There are also effects; the physical body that should wake will thus sleep until I choose to return."

"But it’s alright; after choosing to stay, I can wake anytime."

Upon the appearance of the ability, Chen Feng was intuitively inspired and understood the key within.

Without rushing to try it out, he then looked at the greatest gain from this trip.

[Heart of Glory LV4: 21/100]

After experiencing such a large scene of the Black Tide and killing a creature close to Peak Fifth-Order, plus several other non-human creatures, it only increased his Glory progress by 20.

The reason lies, aside from others contributing as well, largely in the fact that the Holy Shield Giant is now too powerful.

[Prompt: In the middle of transformation.... unable to act]

In his mind, the brilliant golden light mixed with white gray combined, and the much-reduced Holy Shield Giant folded its wings, huddled with knees drawn to its chest, like a sphere.

Before returning to the country, he had it upgrade and transform, but this evidently required consuming quite a bit of time, not yet finished even now.

The situation was completely different from before, and Chen Feng guessed that perhaps this transformation would significantly enhance it.

"Perhaps, it could reach the level of Sixth Order."

His eyes flashed, and he had a strong premonition.

The gap between Sixth Order and Fifth Order is huge; this fact is apparent from comparing Yang Wudi with a common Fifth Order.

Therefore, he had no doubt about the transformation potential of the Holy Shield Giant.

Sixth Order Giant!

His greatest confidence, and his most trusted partner!