novelraw Chapter 864 Mutation
Chapter 864 Mutation
Feng Ling had just spoken when Ling Feng immediately turned around, looking toward the direction of the stands.
A cart larger than two ping pong tables appeared, pushed out by eight people, with something on top covered in red cloth.
Judging from its external contours, the stone seemed to be over a meter tall.
As it made its entrance, the broadcast was incessantly talking about something. Feng Ling translated in sync for Ling Feng to hear, and he learned that the stone was in the custody of Guo City’s garrison and had been delivered in an armored vehicle that morning.
This uncut gemstone was not for sale, but for exhibition.
At the same time, Ling Feng also learned the name of the uncut gemstone—it was called the Yuan Force Gemstone!
"It’s only for exhibition, not for sale, what does that mean?" Ling Feng asked.
Feng Ling gave a wry smile, "It means the item has already been claimed by the government of Mianluo Country, and they wouldn’t sell it even if others wish to purchase."
"So they’re just showing off?" Ling Feng said with a speechless expression.
"Maybe they’re very confident in their security system?" Feng Ling suggested.
Ling Feng narrowed his eyes, quietly watching the stone being pushed to the center of the square.
His attention wasn’t on the stone covered with the red cloth, but was constantly observing the four corners of the cart.
There lay a scattering of seemingly unrelated items, which appeared insignificant at a glance, but to Ling Feng, who had studied the Compendium of Array Formations, it was clear that it was an intricate Formation!
He chuckled inwardly, thinking that anyone trying to take advantage of the situation to steal the gemstone would certainly suffer a loss!
Just as this thought crossed his mind, he saw several figures flashing through the crowd, moving swiftly toward the stone!
"There are indeed some who refuse to believe in the obvious!"
Ling Feng gave a wry smile, turned his head to look at Feng Ling and Li Fei’er, "Now we’ll get to see a good show!"
"Uncle, aren’t you going to snatch it?" Li Fei’er asked wide-eyed.
"Let them blaze the trail," Ling Feng said with a laugh.
As they spoke, those few individuals had already reached the proximity of the stone, with some reaching out to grasp it and others descending from the air, aiming straight for the gemstone.
But when they were about two meters away, a deafening boom was heard, and an invisible force field exploded around the stone, instantly sending those people flying backwards!
"That’s amazing!"
Li Fei’er watched, eyes wide in shock.
Ling Feng too squinted his eyes, observing the Formation.
With such formidable power, and not supported by Spirit Stones—what could be the energy source for this Array?
Those who had rushed over were not just sent flying, but also landed harshly, looking like a bunch of people who had fallen face-first, unable to move as they lay on the ground.
A group of uniformed, armed personnel quickly rushed over and dragged those individuals away.
Only now did the organizers announce there were protective measures around the stone, which was practically closing the barn door after the horse had bolted," Feng Ling said with a roll of her eyes after hearing the broadcast.
"I guess it was done on purpose, to set an example for anyone with crooked ideas, thus deterring other ill-intentioned people," Ling Feng chuckled.
While talking, he noticed someone looking at him. He turned his head and saw it was Sato, who was glaring at him furiously.
Ling Feng glared back, then stepped towards where the stone was.
Feng Ling and Li Fei’er immediately followed him, asking simultaneously, "Are you going to try as well?"
"Of course not, didn’t they say it’s on display? We should go up and have a look," Ling Feng replied with a smile, strolling closer to the stone.
As a result, as he approached, Sato also drew near the gemstone, positioning himself opposite Ling Feng and his companions, staring at him in concentration.
Seeing this, Ling Feng asked coldly, "What now? Are you planning to kill me with your stare?"
"Humph, don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking, kid, I’ve got my eye on you!" Sato said sternly.
"With that time, you might as well keep an eye on the Spirit Stone!" Ling Feng retorted.
As the two exchanged barbs, the organizers had lifted the red cloth, and a jet-black stone appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Because there had just been an attempt to seize the Spirit Stone, the onlookers didn’t press forward, fearing they too would be blasted away. They all maintained a distance of several meters, watching the ultimate Spirit Stone with curiosity.
People were talking animatedly, while Ling Feng stood quietly, scanning the stone with his Divine Sense.
Inside the stone was a spindle-shaped blue gemstone, thick in the middle and tapered at the ends, containing an extremely powerful energy. Its intensity was much stronger than the large inner core he had found with Zhou Yi in the deep mountains!
"What kind of stone is this, to be so formidable?"
Ling Feng was surprised, slightly furrowing his brow.
Just then, a sense of danger suddenly rose in his heart, and he immediately said to Feng Ling and Li Fei’er, "Quick, we must go, there’s danger!"
"What’s wrong?"
Both women were taken aback and asked simultaneously.
"Someone else is after the stone!"
Ling Feng said in passing as he pulled the two through the crowd.
Sato watched him leave, his face showing surprise. He hesitated for a moment but did not follow.
His thoughts were all about how to secure the Spirit Stone for himself. Since Ling Feng didn’t want it, that was perfect for him!
After leading Feng Ling and Li Fei’er away from the crowd, Ling Feng looked around cautiously, then said to the two women, "Hurry to the rest area, stay with Du Hao!"
"No, why are you so nervous, uncle?" Li Fei’er pouted and asked.
"I sense great danger, but I don’t know what it is. I don’t want you two involved, hurry up and go!" Ling Feng said with a grave tone.
"No, I want to stay with you!"
Li Fei’er stubbornly twisted her waist, clinging to his arm without letting go.
Feng Ling was the same, pursing her lips and saying, "If there’s danger, we’ll face it together, I’m not afraid!"
Ling Feng: "..."
Unable to persuade them, he could only stay fully alert, watching the surroundings of the stadium guardedly, yet not knowing from where danger would come!
At that moment, a thunderous noise came from the sky, and then the sound grew louder and louder!
Ling Feng had already seen helicopters, so he recognized instantly that a plane was approaching.
Shortly after, a massive black helicopter appeared overhead, and after stabilizing in the air, two ropes were dropped from the aircraft!
"Armed assault!"
Ling Feng took a closer look and realized quickly that those sliding down the ropes held weapons in their hands!
These people all wore the same uniform, with closed helmets on their heads; their guns weren’t big, but one could tell from the magazines that the firepower was very strong!
"Ratatata!"
In just a moment, the few armed assailants who had landed began firing!
Panic erupted on the scene, and the spectators began screaming as they fled. Fortunately, those men weren’t targeting them but rather those guarding the Spirit Stone.
The gunfight unfolded in an instant.
Ling Feng pulled Feng Ling and Li Fei’er back to the entrance, his brow furrowed into the shape of a river.
There were only eight people guarding the Spirit Stone, clearly no match for the assailants from the helicopter and within moments, all were eliminated!