The Black Tide ended, and Chen Feng and others stayed in a hotel in Suo Jia City for a few more days.
Neither Meng Anran nor Lin Hao rushed to leave, and Zhao Tingxiao and Cao Tong also met up safely.
"Master Chen, at today’s meeting, the Tran Faction is very grateful for you and Yang Wudi’s assistance and hopes to express their thanks."
"If you have any needs, please don’t hesitate to ask."
In the hotel meeting room, most people were present.
Han Chao asked seriously, while the young Flying General in the center played with a tablet, seemingly controlling a character to push towers in a game.
Glancing at the game character being controlled, Chen Feng, sitting opposite, didn’t hesitate and spoke directly.
"I hope to obtain an Advanced Life Potion."
"Additionally, my friend also took action, and its modification module suffered some damage. If there’s advanced metal available, that would be best."
Chen Feng fabricated a friend, but Han Chao and the others didn’t doubt him.
The Holy Shield Giant had also contributed significantly, and its departure was quiet.
Logically, the Fifth-Order Transformed Human they saw should be registered, but given its performance in this incident and the goodwill Chen Feng left with the military, they didn’t probe further.
Han Chao nodded and took note, then looked at the person sitting near Chen Feng with a cigarette all along.
"Mr. Yang, how about you?"
"Simple, just help me handle the visas for various countries in the southwest of the Eastern Continent."
He said nonchalantly, flicking ash into the ashtray.
The crowd was puzzled, and Han Chao hesitated to ask more.
Only Chen Feng’s eyes glimmered, vaguely guessing something.
"Suo Jia City has ties with major countries of the Eastern Continent, this should be manageable."
"But is that really all you want as a reward?" Han Chao probed.
Nodding placidly, Yang Wudi didn’t elaborate further.
The discussions went quite smoothly, during which Chen Feng asked a question.
"Will the Black Tide in this secret realm erupt again?"
This is a disaster, indicating the Black Tide could appear on Earth Star at any time.
With a serious expression, a military professional illuminated a virtual screen and explained: "This secret realm’s energy node has disappeared, likely closed completely or left Suluo."
"Of course, other possibilities aren’t ruled out, but the Tran Faction, having experienced this, will naturally remain cautious."
"Other countries have also been invited by us and the Tran Faction, and we will discuss countermeasures soon."
He mentioned briefly, while Chen Feng pondered.
This disaster is unprecedented in the history of Earth Star, destined to be recorded in history; it may just be the beginning of the Black Tide’s presence on Earth Star.
Other countries are surely anxious and want to understand and observe.
So, in some sense, this Black Tide disaster serves as a wake-up call.
Then, the meeting continued.
The military indicated confidential discussions were needed, and Chen Feng and others nodded and left.
Outside the meeting room, Mechanical Martial guards were stationed, with armed enhanced soldiers visible every five or six steps.
The corridor had carved windows, and looking outside while walking, one could see an extra layer of specially-made metal isolation nets by the riverside port.
Near the shipping checkpoints and tall buildings on the streets, cranes and hoists had appeared, with workers repairing structures.
Meanwhile, some people stood near the riverbank, with tightly clasped hands, appearing to be praying or paying tribute.
Despite the catastrophe being controlled and repelled, quite a few people lost their lives.
Suddenly, Lin Hao asked.
The crowd paused their steps and looked in unison.
By the riverside, there was a small plaza where white doves occasionally landed and stayed.
Many mud masons and sculptors were present, several human-shaped statues being transported and placed there, and a massive stone carving was also being unloaded from a heavy vehicle.
"Those are items the Tran Faction ordered to be made."
He Jian, who accompanied them all the way, explained: "The statues are modeled after Master Chen, Mr. Yang, and several Fifth-Order Transformed Humans who acted then."
"As for the stone carvings, they bear names and serve as a tribute to the fallen warriors."
His tone was melancholic, with a sigh.
Chen Feng heard and his eyes focused as he clearly saw a stone statue being unveiled, showing its face.
It looked just like him, along with a miniature version of the Holy Shield Giant.
Yang Wudi shook his head, withdrawing his gaze from his own statue.
At some point, he had produced another cigarette, lighting it with a click, the sparks flickering.
With hands in his coat pockets, he was the first to return to his room.
Several flying devices left Suo Jia City, arriving over the city defense checkpoint of Pula City.
The military camp stationed below had expanded somewhat since leaving, with armored vehicles and camouflaged heavy vehicles neatly arranged, and Transformed People and Mechanical Martial occasionally visible.
"You, not being in the Extreme Realm, still managed to defeat a Fifth-Order Transformed Human?"
On the way back, Lin Hao, having learned of Chen Feng’s situation in private, was incredibly surprised.
He always thought the Extreme Realm was the Fifth Rank.
"Yang Wudi is in the Extreme Realm, but I perceive that he’s surpassed that rank."
Chen Feng shook his head, not to boast about himself.
But because Lin Hao had curiously asked him several times, he eventually revealed some details.
There weren’t too many people in the flying device, with Meng Anran and the Black Crystal Group still staying in Suo Jia City.
"Wow, seems like your limits are frighteningly strong!"
"Doesn’t it mean if you break through the Extreme Realm, you’d be comparable to some Flying Generals?"