That evening, a minibus drove up the mountainside and arrived within a vast and impressive mountain gate.
These three characters, in black with gold plating, hung in the center of the gray pillars.
Behind was a complex of brick and tile halls, with copper cauldrons burning incense, and carved beams and painted rafters displaying the grandeur of a major sect.
Although it was already night, some tourists could still be seen wandering nearby.
Under the illumination of lanterns and streetlights, the support staff of the Giant Elephant Sect appeared, guiding passersby at the entrance of the mountain gate.
Everything was orderly. If it were not for prior knowledge of events, it would be hard to tell that a great battle was about to take place here.
Even so, the mountainside tonight was clearly lit with numerous houses, and the surrounding hotels and guesthouses were all fully booked, well beyond the usual days.
"Come, these are everyone’s room keys, make sure not to lose them..."
Chen Feng followed the tour group and stayed in a courtyard near the Giant Elephant Sect.
He asked for a single room, took the room key, and then closed the door behind him.
"This person is strange."
Someone murmured softly, "It’s so late and he’s still wearing a sunshade mask, really creepy."
"Don’t worry, my cousin is nearby, and he is a martial arts master."
The young man from earlier patted his chest, and the crowd was somewhat reassured.
Du Mengqi did not dare to comment but glanced at the tightly closed door of Chen Feng’s room.
As a tour guide for several years, she had seen many people, but for some reason, she always felt that this person was out of the ordinary.
Shaking her head, she stopped thinking about it and quickly helped everyone check in.
"We’ll get up at six o’clock tomorrow morning, and we should have the chance to see the sunrise."
"Everyone should rest early, I’ll post the itinerary in the WeChat group later, you can all ask me any questions..."
Walking to the bed, Chen Feng took out his phone and sent a private message to the guide Du Mengqi, stating that he was accustomed to waking up late and would not be going to see the sunrise.
Immediately after, he expanded his Perception to make sure there were no hidden cameras installed in the room.
He took off the sunshade mask and the baseball cap, then began to wash up and tidy the room, eventually lying down in bed.
"Tomorrow morning at ten o’clock..."
The grand battle between the Flying Dragon Style and the Grandmasters of the Giant Elephant Sect.
With a flash in his eyes, Chen Feng had indeed thought of meeting Zhang Tai in private to get into the front line of the battle.
After thinking it over, he eventually changed his plan.
After all, the Green Demon and he can only appear one at a time.
Pushing aside the distracting thoughts, Chen Feng lay flat on the bed, looking at the panel.
[Steel Bones LV3: 3/100]
It has been two days since the Songhe Style event.
Two nights in the Dream Realm, naturally, yielded some gains.
Then, his gaze moved downward, settling on the Skill.
[Ten Thousand Refining Gang: Thousand Refinements (30%) +]
"Still quite a bit off."
With the big fight imminent, Chen Feng hoped to summon as much strength as possible.
The Red Tiger Strength and Extreme Fighting Fist were difficult to break through, only Ten Thousand Refining Gang had a bit more chance.
As for that Crane Essence Technique.
After weighing his options, Chen Feng chose to give it up.
The reason was simple; it somewhat conflicted with his use of Talent.
Green Armor, Steel Bones, Heart of Glory... either they consume Physical Strength or spiritual power, which are all forms of Primordial Energy.
If he were to use Crane Essence Technique on top of that, the timeframe for using his Talent would definitely be drastically shortened, which would not be worth it.
Suddenly, his thoughts cleared, and he closed his eyes.
Consciousness sank into a fog-covered place.
Towering buildings stood on both sides, and the Extreme Martial Arts Hall could be seen hundreds of meters ahead.
Without any delay, Chen Feng, carrying a black backpack, stepped out straight.
The distance closed rapidly, however.
Looking up at the sky, Chen Feng’s steps faltered slightly, and his expression became slightly more solemn.
A sharp cry sounded, it was the giant Flying Eagle that had suddenly discovered his trace yesterday and came chasing nearby.
It was because he had just left the Dream Realm that confrontation was averted.
With a wingspan of ten meters, a violent wind swept through.
The giant eagle’s body, with cold murder in its vertical pupils and black feathers, was like metal, sending chills down one’s spine.
In an instant, the green mark on the back of his hand flashed.
Green Armor spread like water, gradually covering up to the neck region.
The Flying Eagle dived for the attack, its gigantic claws tearing through the air like Golden Steel, creating an incessant howling sound.
With cold air rising, Chen Feng didn’t immediately summon the Holy Shield Giant; instead, he had the idea of trying out the Green Armor.
In a flash, the Green-black Carapace spread again, with Dark Gold Growth appearing simultaneously, covering his whole body.
The Glass Steel red eyes blazed, a green-black Single Horn with Golden Patterns covered his body, and Dark Gold Spurs protruded from elbows and shoulders.
With arms covered in Golden Armor, he executed a Blast Punch, striking the giant eagle’s talon.
The ground cracked, asphalt roads splintered continuously.
Amid the grating screeching noise, sparks flew from the surface of the Golden Armor, and even the Fourth-Order Creature’s Golden Steel claws of the Flying Eagle failed to harm it.
An angry cry echoed, as the Flying Eagle seemed provoked.
Its wings beat fiercely, winding the violent wind backward.
Chen Feng’s legs sunk into the broken ground, his Perception sharp, he raised an arm to block.
The sound of metal echoed; he retreated, sliding back seven or eight meters.
The asphalt was plowed through with two long tracks, showing the Giant Flying Eagle retracting its claws as its black feathered wings suddenly detached, hovering on each side.
Focus sharpened, Chen Feng slightly bent his knees, raising his left arm.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh!!
Like high-speed projectiles coming in, a Dark Gold Shield rapidly formed.
Ring ring ring ring ring of crisp sounds ensued continuously, as the Steel Bone Shield ignited, scattering sparks like fireworks.
With the fierce impact, Chen Feng’s arms became numb, sliding backwards continuously, even as the Steel Bone Shield’s surface showed some indentations.
"Worthy of a Fourth-Order Creature."
Feeling the opponent’s ferocity yet again, Chen Feng held back no longer.
Mind concentrated, he stimulated the Green Armor.