When Han Feng pushed open the door to the hotel room, Su Wanwan was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, with six holographic screens floating in front of her, each displaying live surveillance footage from different locations.
"You're back?" She didn't even look up, her fingers tracing a rapid line in the air. "You missed a good show."
Han Feng took off his coat, which smelled of the sea breeze, and sat down beside her. On the screen, dozens of armed guards were gathered outside the Miyamoto family's private hospital; three helicopters hovered over the Makino Manor; and the Ikegami family's residence was shrouded in an eerie fog.
"How is the situation?" Han Feng asked, taking the hot tea that Liu Xiaoran offered.
Su Wanwan finally raised her head and looked at Han Feng excitedly, saying, "They've gone mad, they've all gone mad!" She pulled up a video clip: "The Matsui family's convoy had just arrived at the dock when the Miyamoto family attacked them, mistaking them for reinforcements from the Makino family. But when they saw who it was, the Miyamoto family members turned green with shock."
In the video, the representative of the Matsui family, dressed in a traditional kimono, had just stepped out of the car when a powerful gust of air forced him back inside. The representative's ashen face made Han Feng chuckle softly.
\"Then what?\"
"And then it got even more exciting!" Su Wanwan excitedly pulled up another clip. "The representative from the Matsui family, I think his name is Matsui Tomokazu, summoned a bolt of lightning that struck the dock. Half of the remaining members of the Miyamoto family were instantly charred!"
Liu Xiaoran added from the side, "The Makino family took the opportunity to retreat, leaving only a few assassins to cover their retreat. The Ikegami family had already slipped away, running faster than rabbits."
Han Feng took a sip of tea, the warm liquid sliding down his throat: "How is Miyamoto Kenichi?"
"He's still being resuscitated." Su Wanwan switched to a monitor screen in an operating room. "Your laser grazed the edge of his heart; he's lost too much blood. But..." She winked mischievously, "I'm thinking of adding something to his diet; I reckon when he wakes up, his IQ will drop by half."
Han Feng nodded approvingly: "Well done. What were the reactions from the Makino and Ikegami families?"
"The Makino family issued a statement accusing the Miyamoto family of launching a sneak attack first, and also released the video of the gene-altering drug transaction." Su Wanwan pulled up the R country's news page, "The Ikegami family went even further, directly submitting evidence to the parliament, accusing both the Miyamoto and Makino families of violating their family agreements by entering the secular world without authorization."
Liu Xiaoran snorted coldly: "Dogs fighting."
Han Feng put down his teacup, a cold smile curving his lips: "Just what I wanted." He stood up and walked towards the holographic map in the center of the room. "Next, we'll go find Dai Yunfeng and apply to return to China early. We'll tell everyone there's an emergency at the company back home."
Su Wanwan tilted her head: "And then? Really go back?"
"Of course not." Han Feng's finger traced three red markers on the holographic map. "We'll leave openly, but secretly sneak back to R Country. While the three major families are locked in their battle, we'll wipe out their labs." He looked at his two companions. "Labs are at their weakest point at this time, and no matter what happens, they'll suspect the other side first."
Su Wanwan whistled and gave a thumbs up: "That's a really cunning move! I like it."
Liu Xiaoran had already picked up his coat: "I'm going to find Dai Yunfeng to make arrangements now."
After Liu Xiaoran left, Han Feng dialed Lin Zhengguo's encrypted line. Once the call connected, he gave a brief report on the operation's progress and the next steps.
"You instigated a civil war among the three major families?" Lin Zhengguo's voice was filled with disbelief. "How did you do that?"
"Just a little trick," Han Feng said casually. "The key point is that the underground forces in R country are currently in chaos, making it the perfect time to destroy the gene lab."
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line: "Is the risk high? Is there any danger?"
"They're all under my control." Han Feng's gaze swept across the holographic map. "The three major families will be entangled for at least a few more days, enough time for us to act. Dai Yunfeng will help us create a perfect alibi."
"Approved for execution," Lin Zhengguo concluded. "But remember, if the situation changes, evacuate immediately."
Just as Liu Xiaoran returned after hanging up the phone, he said, "Dai Yunfeng has already made arrangements. Our private plane will depart at 10 AM tomorrow, using the diplomatic route. He'll personally escort us to the airport, making a grand show of it."
Han Feng nodded: "Wanwan, continue monitoring the movements of the three laboratories, especially the security rotation patterns. Xiao Ran, prepare the necessary equipment, prioritizing lightweight components."
"And you?" Su Wanwan asked.
Han Feng walked towards his room: "I'm going to rest for a while. You guys keep an eye on the lab."
As soon as the door closed, Han Feng eagerly sat on the bed. With a thought, his divine sense immediately entered the space. The surrounding scenery rippled like water, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself in a vast starry sky. Beneath his feet was a transparent energy floor, and above him was an endless Milky Way. This was his own sacred cultivation ground.
Han Feng sat down cross-legged, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused inward on himself. The stellar energy flowing through his meridians resembled miniature galaxies, shimmering with a pale blue light.
Zero's voice rang out: "Are you out of your mind? You're creating clones again."
Han Feng said unequivocally, "Su Wanwan is, after all, just a technical staff member. If attacked, she can only protect herself. After witnessing the true fighting power of the three major families tonight, I absolutely cannot let her be in danger. Liu Xiaoran is strong enough to deal with one laboratory, but the other two... I can only rely on myself."
After saying this, Han Feng formed hand seals, and the power of the stars within his body began to gather in his palms. A dazzling ball of light gradually took shape, its surface flowing with star-like patterns.
"Sigh, I don't know what to say. I'll keep an eye on your condition, and I'll stop you immediately if anything goes wrong." Zero's words were somewhat ethereal at this moment, seemingly beginning to show a hint of humanity.
Han Feng nodded, then focused his mind, and after a moment...
"point!"
With a low shout, the sphere of light split in two, one half stretching and deforming, gradually forming a human-shaped outline. However, just as the facial features were about to take shape, the clone suddenly trembled violently and collapsed into countless specks of light with a "poof".
"Failed again..." Han Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead. This was the seventh attempt tonight. The clone could only last for five minutes at most, and its movements were sluggish, making it completely unsuitable for actual combat.
"Where exactly does the problem lie?"
He replayed the details of each failure in his mind. The clones formed from the power of stars lacked stable energy circuits, like a body without blood vessels, and could not be maintained for long.
On his eighth attempt, Han Feng changed his strategy. He injected a wisp of his consciousness into the sphere of light, attempting to forcibly stabilize its structure with his mental power. The time it took for the clone to form was extended to eight minutes, but it collapsed again while performing complex movements.
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