207: Chapter 207 In the sky, you think you're invincible?

Ye Fei erupted with all her strength, clutching the Wind Walker and using her momentum to charge straight toward the large hole in the roof!

"No!!"

The Wind Walker was shocked and tried to break free, but under a hundred times gravity, his movements were a beat too slow.

Whoosh—!

Both of them shot out of the carriage at the same time, swept into the violent airflow outside!

"Ye Fei!!"

Li Murou cried out in alarm.

"Don't panic!"

Chen Xi was unusually calm; he had been prepared for this.

"Xiao Xiao! Go provide backup!"

Without a word, Su Xiaoxiao rushed out of the hole.

Mid-air, she grabbed the falling Ye Fei and threw her back onto the roof.

Then, she turned around to face the Wind Walker, who was stabilizing himself in the air, alone.

"You think you're invincible in the sky?"

Su Xiaoxiao floated among the clouds, lightning wings unfurling behind her like a descending God of Thunder.

"Today, I'll show you who the true ruler of the sky is!"

"Arrogant!"

The Wind Walker was enraged. His mechanical wings jetted airflow, turning him into a streak of green light as he charged at Su Xiaoxiao.

The two engaged in a thrilling life-and-death struggle ten thousand meters in the air.

Lightning and gales intertwined as explosions rang out continuously within the cloud layer.

Inside the carriage, Chen Xi wasn't idling.

He stared intently at the battle in the sky, clutching a special card he had never used before.

It was something he had specifically crafted before setting out to handle such extreme environments—

[Environment Card: Absolute Vacuum]!

"Wind element, right? Relying on airflow, right?"

A cruel smile curled on Chen Xi's lips.

"If there's no air... let's see how you fly!"

He timed it perfectly and violently threw the card toward the fray in the sky.

"Xiao Xiao! Hold your breath!!"

Hum—

The card detonated beside the Wind Walker.

In an instant, the air within a hundred-meter radius was sucked dry!

The previously howling gales came to an abrupt halt.

The Wind Walker, who relied on airflow to fly, was like a fish suddenly deprived of water. His mechanical wings lost their lift, and he instantly lost control, beginning a free fall!

"Cough, cough, cough..."

The intense suffocation caused his brain to lack oxygen, making his movements erratic.

"It's over!"

Su Xiaoxiao seized the opportunity. Her staff transformed into a lightning spear, and she descended from the heavens.

"[Void Thunder Judgment: God Slay]!"

Puchi!

The lightning spear pierced through the Wind Walker's chest, pinning him down as he plummeted toward the earth below.

Boom!

A distant explosion echoed from the ground.

That Level 70 top-tier assassin died an ignominious death, brought down by the dual schemes of gravity and vacuum.

The crisis was averted.

Su Xiaoxiao flew back to the carriage. Though she was a bit winded, her eyes were filled with excitement.

Chen Xi walked over and looked through the hole at the sea of clouds below, his gaze cold.

"Wind Walker... Men in Black..."

"It seems someone in the Imperial Capital is already impatient for us to die."

"Very well."

Chen Xi closed the emergency hatch on the roof, blocking out the howling wind.

"Since you're all being so hospitable,"

"I'll give you a huge surprise once we reach the Imperial Capital!"

The train continued to roar forward.

Ahead, the thousand-year-old Imperial Capital, representing power and secrets, was already in sight.

...

Hum—

Accompanied by a slight vibration, the floating train finally passed through the last layer of clouds. The previously dim view instantly opened up, and a giant city so magnificent it took one's breath away was revealed before them like a miracle.

The Imperial Capital.

This heart of the Federation was built upon a massive floating island. Countless skyscrapers pierced the clouds, their exterior walls flowing with blue magic-conducting energy circuits that wove the entire city into a brilliant web of light. Innumerable small aircraft shuttled between the buildings like worker bees, and massive holographic advertisements played the latest technology and professional gear in the air.

"Wow... isn't this a bit too much?"

Li Murou leaned against the repaired window, looking at the sci-fi movie-like scene below, her mouth hanging open wide enough to fit an egg.

"This is the Imperial Capital? Compared to our Jiang City, that place is practically a village!"

Ye Fei was also full of shock. Although she had seen much at the military base, this cyberpunk style that perfectly blended magic and technology still heavily impacted her visual nerves.

Chen Xi, however, remained calm, his gaze lingering for a long time on the silver giant tower in the center of the city that reached straight into the sky.

The tower was wrapped in thick clouds and energy shields, making it impossible to see the top.

The Tower of Heaven.

The source of all secrets.

"Get ready to disembark."

Chen Xi withdrew his gaze and straightened his collar.

"The true battlefield is only just beginning."

The train slowly descended into the Imperial Capital Central Station.

This place was less of a station and more of a giant crystal palace. The dome was a hundred meters high, the floor was as polished as a mirror, and the passersby were all dressed glamorously. Even the cleaning robots by the roadside were embedded with low-grade magic crystals.

Just as they stepped off the platform, an aura of luxury and arrogance blew toward them.

"Out of the way! Make way! Don't block the path, you hicks!"

A group of young people wearing ornate uniforms pushed through the crowd and strode over. Behind them followed several attendants carrying large bags, and even bodyguards specifically responsible for clearing the way.

The leader, a blond youth, was fiddling with an S-rank flame gem. His contemptuous gaze swept over the four members of the Nirvana Battle Team who had just gotten off the train, finally settling on their practical but somewhat plain combat suits. He sneered.

"Tsk tsk, these are the 'champions' from the South District? Dressed like they escaped from a refugee camp."

"A team of this caliber is coming to participate in the National Ranking Tournament? Has the military run out of people?"

His companions behind him also burst into laughter.

"Can't be helped. I heard that South District place is dirt poor; they can't even afford decent equipment."

"I bet even the floor tiles in this station are worth more than everything they own. Hahaha!"

Hearing these piercing mocks, the hot-tempered Su Xiaoxiao's brow furrowed, and lightning faintly appeared on her staff as she was about to lash out.

Li Murou was even more furious, her cheeks puffing up as she prepared to retort.

But Chen Xi raised his hand and stopped them.

He wasn't angry; instead, he sized up the group with interest.

Card Affinity Reflection quietly activated.

[Name: Huangfu Ao]

[Level: Lv.42]

[Class: Holy Knight (Hidden)]

[Identity: Second son of the Huangfu Family, an Imperial Capital noble family; Vice Captain of the Huangji Battle Team.]

"So they're from Imperial Pole."

Chen Xi understood. In the information he'd received before coming, this team was the biggest local favorite to win in the Imperial Capital. All members were of noble birth, and their equipment was so luxurious it was outrageous—they were said to be able to "crush people to death with money."

"What? Not convinced?"

Seeing Chen Xi remain silent, Huangfu Ao thought he was cowed. He walked up to Chen Xi even more arrogantly and poked Chen Xi's chest with the S-rank flame gem.

"Kid, this is the Imperial Capital, not that countryside of yours. Once you're here, even if you're a dragon, you coil up; even if you're a tiger, you crouch!"

"If you know what's good for you, get out of the way. Don't dirty my boots!"