Gou Zai Gaowu Shijie Cheng Shen

Chapter 264 It was all by chance! It was all luck!
a few days later.

A modified military transport plane, painted with an inconspicuous camouflage pattern, landed on the somewhat noisy takeoff and landing pad at Base B3.

The hatch opened, and Xu Feng stepped out with the bouncy Kong Kong and the handsome A Kun.

Compared to when he left a few months ago, his aura was more restrained and profound.

It resembles a volcano beneath a mirror-like lake.

Only the fleeting glint of light in his eyes, which occasionally opened and closed, revealed the terrifying power contained within him.

Kongkong seems to have grown a lot, and its fur is becoming even more golden.

Ah Kun's feathered crown, on the other hand, had a more sharp and fierce look.

"Welcome, Wind Blade War God!"

Colonel Xu Nian, from the B3 base intelligence department and also a disciple of his mentor's wife Di Ruyan, stepped forward with a smile, his gaze sweeping over Xu Feng, a slight chill running through him.

He felt that Xu Feng was even more unfathomable than he had been three months ago.

"Oh, Colonel Xu, you're too kind."

Xu Feng replied jokingly.

Xu Nian immediately laughed and patted his shoulder: "Hahaha, you've become famous again after just a few months!"

Xu Feng smiled and said, "It was earned with my life. There's no honor in it, only fear."

Xu Nian's expression turned serious: "I heard you're facing off against the Ultimate War God?"

Xu Feng nodded: "Yeah, but he was unlucky, while I was lucky."

Xu Nian gave me a "Do you think I believe that?" look: "Alright, what brings you here this time?"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xu Feng got straight to the point: "I'm here today because I have some personal business that requires me to go into the mountains."

"Oh? Do you need any assistance from the base?"

Xu Nian said enthusiastically.

Xu Feng's reputation in Area C is now at its peak, and he is a favorite of the Commander-in-Chief and Li Yuanying.

He was naturally happy to do him a favor.

Moreover, in his eyes, Xu Feng was practically a fellow disciple, and their relationship was much closer than with the others.

"No need. I brought some things with me and went to visit an 'old friend' myself."

Xu Feng pointed to several large, tightly sealed boxes that had floated down from the transport plane behind him.

Xu Nian glanced at it, and wisely refrained from asking further questions, simply assuring her, "No problem, the base will provide you with all the necessary assistance."

If needed, please contact me anytime. I'll take you to see my master first.

"Okay." Xu Feng nodded.

He didn't disturb too many people and, led by Xu Nian, went directly to the B3 base command post.

"Disciple Xu Feng greets Master's Wife!"

Xu Feng smiled and handed over the bottle of medicine containing Earth Milk.

"Master's wife, this is a small token of my appreciation."

When Di Ruyan saw Xu Feng, her face immediately lit up with great joy. Then she glanced at Xu Nian beside her and asked, "You were still hiding this from me?"

"Haha, of course I have to give Master a surprise!" Xu Nian chuckled.

Di Ruyan rolled her eyes at him before pulling Xu Feng's hand to make him sit down: "You've lost weight and gotten darker. I heard you caused quite a stir in Zone C."

"Is there any serious damage? Your master always leaves after only a few words with me, making me worry unnecessarily!"

Feeling the warmth of his master's wife's palm, Xu Feng smiled gently, then his expression turned slightly regretful:
"I'm fine, but we lost a lot of men, and several war gods died."

Xu Feng carefully comforted his master's wife, and finally, at her repeated requests, he had no choice but to stay temporarily in the B3 base city.

Instead of rushing into the mountains to find the Cloud Rabbit Clan, he used the next two days to meet with old friends.

The first to be contacted were naturally Shangguan Zhengyang, Chen He, Wang Zheng, Xi Yu, and other war gods in Zone B.

The group reunited at a stylish and tranquil private teahouse.

"Brother Xu! You really give us a scare every time we hear news about you!"

Shangguan Zhengyang remained as forthright and generous as ever.

He patted Xu Feng's shoulder hard, his eyes filled with amazement.

"We've seen the battle reports from Area C. Wow, they turned the tide and slew several war gods."

Finally, he was even hunted down by the ultimate warrior.

The God of War, Xi Yu, exclaimed in amazement, "You're actually sitting here with us, all intact, having tea?! That's unbelievable!"

Xu Feng quickly waved his hand and said, "It was all just luck."

Chen He pressed the knife at his waist, a mixture of impulse and curiosity in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Based on the limited intelligence analysis, you should have encountered Zhang Yang, the vice leader of the Revival Church."

This person ranks extremely high on the international wanted list, known for their unpredictable and swift methods.

You managed to escape from him, and according to subsequent intelligence, he seems to have perished in some ancient ruins.

The dangers involved were probably far greater than described in the battle reports.

Xu Feng nodded: "It's all luck."

Even Wang Zheng, who is usually calm and taciturn, spoke up for once, saying succinctly: "You are indeed impressive. You don't need to be overly modest."

Faced with the astonishment and curiosity of the crowd, Xu Feng simply picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and wore a wry smile on his face:

"Brothers, please don't make fun of me. What do you mean by turning the tide? It was achieved by countless brothers risking their lives."

I survived thanks to seven parts luck and two parts the selfless help of my teammates.

The remaining point represents that meager strength.

As for that vice-leader, it was indeed I who led him to a deadly situation.
In the end, he managed to escape with his life thanks to the advantageous location.

His demise had little to do with me; it was purely a matter of chance.

It was Li Tianlang, Yue Linfei, and their valiant efforts that truly stabilized the situation.

It was thanks to the timely return of veterans Cheng Tong and Lan Ying that we were able to get help.

I simply did what I was supposed to do, and did my part.

"OK!"

Shangguan Zhengyang patted Xu Feng's shoulder forcefully.

"Your composure and calmness are admirable!"
Come, come, let's toast with tea instead of wine to our surviving 'Wind Blade,' and to all the brothers who bled in Zone C!

Everyone raised their glasses at the same time.

Chen He seemed to be deep in thought: "Not taking credit, not being arrogant, it seems that his mental cultivation has also improved a lot."

By the way, Xu Feng, did you know that you're now ranked 14th on the latest official 'God of War Ranking'?

"Ranked 14th on the God of War list?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Feng merely raised an eyebrow slightly, showing little joy on his face.

It was as if I was only hearing news that had nothing to do with me.

"It's all just empty fame. Being on the list or not is ultimately not as important as improving one's own strength."

The real top performers on this list are the veteran powerhouses.

Which one doesn't have a profound foundation? I'm still far from that.

His composure beyond his years earned him silent nods of approval from the three people present.

A plan to kill the ultimate war god.

This sounds simple.

But everyone present understood the danger involved.

Even though Xu Feng is a mentalist, the difference in their levels is something that mental power alone cannot bridge.

It is truly rare for someone who has achieved fame in one battle to maintain such a clear mind.

Then, the group asked many more questions about the alien race and the Revival Church.

They also asked Xu Feng about his experience fighting the Ultimate God of War.

After everyone got what they wanted to know, the gathering ended in a relaxed atmosphere.

The group agreed to stay in touch and exchange their cultivation experiences in the future.

The next two days.

Teacher's wife Di Ruyan took Xu Feng to several informal gatherings and dinners held by the senior management of Zone B.

On these occasions, Hsu Feng truly witnessed the influence of his current fame.

At the banquet, there were many representatives from other regions, and even some friendly forces and large conglomerates from around the world.

After being introduced by Di Ruyan, these high-ranking officials from various parties took the initiative to come and befriend Xu Feng.

His words were full of praise for his performance in Zone C.

They called him a "role model for the younger generation" and a "pillar of humanity".

Despite the praise and the connections he made, Hsu Feng always maintained a humble and low-key attitude.

His smile was gentle, and his words were sincere. Whenever someone mentioned the battle in Area C, he invariably attributed the credit to the commander-in-chief's strategic planning, the soldiers' valiant fighting on the front lines, and the blessing of luck.

They downplayed their role, glossing over it in a few words.

It's just the same sentence over and over again.

It was all by chance.

It was all luck.

He could hear Di Ruyan glaring at him from the side.

When the banquet entered its second half, Di Ruyan pulled Xu Feng aside and said, "It's not easy to have such an occasion for you to meet more experts and big spenders. You're too modest!"
Humility isn't fashionable anymore. If you're too humble, people will think you're incompetent!

Xu Feng couldn't help but smile when he saw his master's wife's anxious eyes.

Di Ruyan immediately took a deep breath, rolled her eyes, and said, "You're still laughing! You and your master are all the same!"

Xu Feng scratched his head and chuckled dryly, "Master's wife, how's the Blue Blood Bead going? Does it seem to be working?"

At this point, Di Ruyan's eyes lit up: "You know what?"

Two days later, he politely declined his teacher's wife and Xu Nian's further attempts to persuade him to stay, and quietly left his teacher's wife's house.

Walking down the street, looking at the bustling cityscape and the myriad of people, I reflect on my past life.

Xu Feng couldn't help but stretch: "Life is getting more and more comfortable!"

Having left the hustle and bustle of the B3 base's core area, Xu Feng did not immediately set off.

Instead, they chose to leave the city with a small, scattered team of martial artists who were on a cleanup mission on the outskirts of the Qinling Mountains.

He concealed his presence, dressed in ordinary combat gear, and blended into the group.

Like an ordinary mid-level general, he listened to his teammates' casual conversations along the way.

The team consists of eight people, most of whom are at the warrior level.

The leader of the team was a high-ranking general with a simple and honest face who was not good at speaking. His name was Shi Yong.

Unlike the atmosphere in Area C after the great battle, the crowd showed no signs of tension.

Talking and laughing all the way.

The group chatted about everything under the sun, making their way into the Qinling Mountains.

"Speaking of which, the changes brought about by the dimensional realm upgrade have already begun to appear."

I had previously seen the official statistics provided by a friend.

Since the beginning of spring this year alone, the mortality rate among martial artists has already exceeded the peak of the past decade.

I estimate that by the end of the year, the mortality rate will be two to three times higher than before.

"Who says it isn't?"

A burly man carrying a giant axe chimed in, his face showing a strange excitement.

"However, risks and opportunities coexist! With the increase in the concentration of energy in heaven and earth, there are also more spiritual plants and precious medicines."

There are also quite a few people who had been stuck at a bottleneck for several years but have recently broken through it.

Our former squad's vice-captain was already fifty years old, but he was promoted to general last month.

I heard that several old guys in the city who had been stuck at the peak of the Warrior level for years have finally reached the threshold of Warrior!

"Yeah! I knew a guy who was stuck at the intermediate-level warrior level for seven or eight years."

Two days ago, he was attacked by a group of frenzied clawed monkeys in the wild, barely survived, and surprisingly, he broke through to a higher level!

"What's this? Our team encountered a highly mutated 'Shadow Cat' last week."

They were moving incredibly fast; it took two of our brothers to finally take them down.

However, those of us who survived, including myself, feel that our bottleneck has loosened.

Another person chimed in, their tone a mixture of lingering fear and excitement.

One of the more composed team members analyzed, "The energy of heaven and earth has become more active, and there are more opportunities, but the mutated creatures are also more ferocious and violent."

Similarly, high risk, high reward!

The burly man with the giant axe didn't take it seriously.

“In the past, I practiced step by step, and breakthroughs were as slow as a tortoise crawling.”

Although it's dangerous now, there are also more opportunities.

I feel that after a few more life-or-death battles, I'll be close to becoming a high-level general!

Xu Feng listened silently, understanding the situation.

Dramatic changes in the environment are like gold being sifted from sand by great waves.

The elimination of the weak forces the survivors to constantly push their limits.

This overall improvement in strength is an opportunity for humanity, but it also comes at an incredibly heavy price.

The team traveled for most of the day, gradually venturing deeper into the outer reaches of the Qinling Mountains.

The surrounding mountains and forests grew increasingly secluded, and the air was filled with a primitive yet dangerous atmosphere.

Xu Feng glanced in the direction and clasped his hands in thanks to Shi Yong, who was leading the team, saying, "Captain Shi, thank you for taking care of us along the way."

I plan to leave the group here and go deep into the mountains to take care of some personal matters.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yong's dark face showed surprise and worry: "Brother Xu, are you going to go deep into the area alone?"
This is too dangerous! Things haven't been peaceful in the mountains lately.

The mutated beast horde is active, and there are even rumors of lord-level creatures roaming the outskirts.

"It would be safer for you to come with us."

Other team members also tried to dissuade him:
"Yeah, bro, it's too risky to go alone!"

"I heard that a full squad of warriors went missing inside a few days ago!"

"What could be more important than life?"

Xu Feng could sense the sincerity in their words, but he couldn't openly discuss his trip to the Cloud Rabbit Clan village.

He smiled and said calmly, "Thank you all for your kindness, I appreciate it."

But this is very important to me, and I have to go. I'll say goodbye here, everyone.

Seeing that Xu Feng was determined, Shi Yong sighed and did not insist. He only repeatedly urged, "Brother Xu, please take care."

Everyone clasped their hands in farewell and said goodbye, offering no further persuasion.

After all, this was Xu Feng's own decision.

"Alright, I wish you all the best in your mission. I'm off."

Xu Feng nodded, and then his figure flashed, disappearing into the dense forest to the side like a ghost.

It disappeared after a few leaps and bounds.

Looking in the direction where Xu Feng disappeared, Shi Yong frowned, his worry deepening.

He paused for a moment, then suddenly said to his team members, "Here's what we'll do: you stay here and keep watch, don't move around."

I'm still worried, so I'll go after him and see. It would be best if I could persuade him to come back.

The team members expressed their understanding and praised their captain for his kindness and righteousness.

Shi Yong moved swiftly and chased after Xu Feng in the direction he had left.

After disappearing from everyone's sight, he was extremely fast, far exceeding that of ordinary high-level warriors, and his movements were also exceptionally agile.

They were clearly hiding their true strength.

However, even after chasing for more than ten miles, he did not find a trace of Xu Feng.

"Strange, how can he be so fast? Or have I taken the wrong route?"

Shi Yong stopped by a stream, his brow furrowed, and muttered to himself.

However, Shi Yong was unaware of this.

Dozens of meters behind him, Xu Feng, who had perfectly concealed himself with the help of the shadows of the trees and his invisibility belt, was quietly watching him.

Xu Feng did not suspect that Shi Yong had any problems.

It's just an instinct—to check if the area behind you is clean.

After all, he still vividly remembered the assassination attempt he had suffered at Base 9.

Shi Yong pursued the trail at a considerable pace.

But they were unable to find any trace of Xu Feng.

This made him somewhat anxious.

After going about five or six miles further, he stopped by a stream, looked around for a moment, and finally seemed to give up.

"Damn, that's fast!"

But his next move made Xu Feng's eyes turn cold instantly.

Instead of returning the way he came, Shi Yong cautiously scanned his surroundings.

After confirming that no one was around, he quickly took out a palm-sized, oddly shaped black communicator from his underwear.

(End of this chapter)