After arranging the follow-up plans, Han Feng returned to his room, tidied everything up, and sat on the bed.
He took out a specially made communicator from his suitcase, and a tiny screen emitted a soft glow.
"Verification successful, connecting..." a mechanical female voice announced softly.
Lin Zhengguo's face quickly appeared on the screen, with the background showing his small courtyard in Xishan Villa. Lin Zhengguo was watering flowers and seemed to have been quite relaxed all day.
"What's the situation in Country R now?" Lin Zhengguo didn't look up, but went straight to the point.
"The Makino, Ikegami, and Miyamoto families have already started clashing," Han Feng said in a low voice. "I fabricated evidence of the Miyamoto family's attack on Makino Tenki, and I also leaked some of the Miyamoto family's business data to the Makino family. I just crippled one of the Makino family's young masters and shifted the blame to the Ikegami side. I reckon things are in an uproar right now."
Lin Zhengguo nodded, seemingly already aware of this information, and continued, "What about the laboratories of those three companies? When do you plan to make your move?"
"Three days later," Han Feng said, a playful smile appearing on his face. "By then, X-Star Company will announce their new energy technology, and the three companies will be engaged in open and covert competition, providing the perfect cover."
"Be careful." Lin Zhengguo's voice softened for a moment, a rare occurrence. "I recently sent a team to Jiang City to investigate the places Mu Xiaoxiao visited when she returned."
Han Feng froze, wondering why Lin Zhengguo had suddenly brought this up. Was he hinting at something...?
"Thank you." Han Feng's Adam's apple bobbed. "My parents' side..."
"After all, she's in danger right now. The investigation should start from the source," Lin Zhengguo interrupted him, a gentle glint in his eyes, the kind only an elder would show. "Just focus on your mission. Don't worry about things at home."
The call ended, and the screen went dark. Han Feng stared at the black screen for a few seconds, the incident in Qi City flashing before his eyes again. Mu Xiaoxiao's methods were indeed a bit crazy; that madwoman might very well target someone he cared about.
He picked up his phone, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed Liu Mengran's number. After three rings, a soft, sleepy voice came from the other end: "...Han Feng?"
"Did I wake you up?" Han Feng unconsciously softened his tone, his eyes full of tenderness.
"No... I'm working on a report." Liu Mengran's voice was a little clearer. "Is everything going smoothly on your end? My brother hasn't contacted me at all."
Han Feng chuckled: "Don't you know your brother's personality?" He deliberately lowered his voice, "Besides, I'm his boss, I have special privileges."
A soft chuckle came from the other end of the phone from Liu Mengran: "Abuse of power."
The two chatted about company matters for a few minutes; such ordinary conversations were especially precious during a break from a mission fraught with crisis.
"Han Feng." Liu Mengran suddenly became serious. "Be careful. I'll wait for you to come back."
"Don't worry, I value my life very much," he said half-jokingly. "I don't want you to be a widow so early."
"Hate."
After hanging up the phone, Han Feng sat cross-legged on the bed, his hands resting naturally on his knees. He closed his eyes, and his breathing gradually became long and rhythmic.
With a thought, Han Feng's consciousness entered the system space. Instantly, a cool energy fluctuation swept over his consciousness like a gentle breeze. There was no physical form here, yet it felt more real than the outside world, and every flow of energy could be clearly perceived.
"Oh, what a rare guest! You've finally decided to come all this way today." Zero's voice came from all directions, tinged with a hint of mockery.
Han Feng stood in the open space, touching his nose sheepishly: "I've been too busy lately."
Since the system upgrade, this space, which was originally only for storing and retrieving items, has now expanded into a silver domain the size of a football field. It resembles a training ground like a starry sky, with countless points of light flowing within it, echoing the star meridian diagram within Han Feng's body.
"What's going on here?" Han Feng asked.
"After the upgrade, the flow of time within this space has changed. One hour here equals one minute outside," Zero's voice came again, and a silver sphere appeared before Han Feng. "Speak, what is it?"
Han Feng's mental form sat cross-legged, and the surrounding starlight automatically converged on him: "Today I encountered Kurosaki from the Makino family. He used a ninjutsu technique, splitting his shadow into several figures to attack me. Although I have broken through to the mid-stage of the Acquired Realm, I lack effective means of attack."
The orb of light flickered a few times, as if in thought, then said, "Every ancient martial arts family has a corresponding system of techniques. These techniques, in essence, are methods for materializing internal energy." The orb projected a beam of light, showing Han Feng piercing Kurosaki's calf with the power of stars. "Like this, you unintentionally condensed energy into the shape of a dagger; this is the most basic application of materialization."
Han Feng stared at the image, lost in thought: "So... I need to learn how to materialize the power of stars into various weapons or shields?"
"That's not all." Zero suddenly expanded, enveloping the entire starry sky. "The true uniqueness of stellar power lies in its variability and compatibility."
The starlight within the space began to flow violently, condensing into different types of energy in front of Han Feng, each radiating a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.
"Each clan's internal energy has a single attribute. For example, Kurosaki's ability should belong to shadow, so he can use shadows to condense into physical forms and kill targets within a certain range," Zero explained. "But your star power can simulate any attribute, as long as you understand its essence."
Han Feng reached out and touched the ball of starlight, imagining it condensing into a sword. Instantly, the ball of light solidified, and a long sword appeared in his hand.
"This is amazing..." he murmured, countless forms flashing through his mind as the ball of light changed one after another.
Zero continued, "The problem now is that you possess a treasure trove without realizing it. What you need to do now is figure out how to materialize the power within you."
"I understand," Han Feng interrupted, his eyes sharpening. "So what should I do?"
The space suddenly fell silent. After a moment, Zero's voice became more serious than ever before: "First, you must understand the three realms of stellar power: Formation, Spirit Imbuement, and Creation."
As its words fell, the starlight in the center of the space suddenly coalesced into a human figure. The figure gradually became clearer, eventually transforming into another "Han Feng," even the sharpness in his eyes was exactly the same.
"Holy crap, what is this...?" Han Feng's mouth dropped open in surprise.
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