Chapter 3
Zhao Heng resides in an old two-story building located in the northern suburbs of Beiwai Jiejie City. The security system at the entrance recognizes his identity as the owner and automatically opens the door. He walks directly into the study on the first floor, where there is a black long box on the desk. He presses a button on the box, which splits open in the middle and unfolds to both sides, revealing several hidden compartments containing various items.
The Eye of the Soul is a unique ability possessed by Zhao Heng. When the Eye of the Soul is fully activated, Zhao Heng can observe any situation within a certain range, allowing him to track his prey. Additionally, he can identify the fatal weaknesses of others through the Eye of the Soul. Of course, when Zhao Heng's ability is activated, not only does his appearance undergo some changes, but his personality also experiences slight alterations.
Not far from the top of the Holy Sky Hall, a patrol mission is being carried out by a guard fleet's aircraft. This is an F-type Haruk-class combat ship equipped with electromagnetic light cannons. It is a small combat vessel assigned to the patrol teams by the current government military. Its exterior is sleek and compact, yet the various facilities inside are quite complete. At this moment, two soldiers in the aircraft's cockpit are eagerly watching the bustling scene outside through the display screen.
At this moment, the auditorium is completely filled to capacity. The entire stage of the Holy Heaven Auditorium is suspended in the center of the hall, and the stage is semi-transparent, with various colored lights refracting from it, making the stage even more dazzling and captivating
As the first beam of light shot up into the sky, the neon lights illuminated the night sky of the city, piercing through it like stars. The extravagance and madness of the sleepless city were displayed everywhere.
Amidst the towering buildings, a nimble figure swiftly moved between various structures and *books*. When this figure encountered a flying aircraft, a sigh of relief escaped them; the person was Zhao Heng, who had been exploring for prey with the eye of the soul since leaving home.
Through the layers of dense wind cars and the magnetic pathways surrounded by layers of red light, Zhao Heng gazed at the lowest layer of the barrier. The colorful neon lights illuminated from the first layer to the top, casting a brilliant glow across the night sky. The multicolored wind cars flashed their lights as they weaved through the red magnetic pathways, and at this moment, all the splendor and clamor were beneath Zhao Heng's feet. If an ordinary person were to stand here, they would undoubtedly feel a sense of ethereal detachment from the mundane world, awed by the magnificence of the North Latitude Barrier City. The multicolored wind cars flashed their lights as they weaved through the red magnetic pathways, and at this moment, all the splendor and clamor were beneath Zhao Heng's feet. If an ordinary person were to stand here, they would undoubtedly feel a sense of ethereal detachment from the mundane world, awed by the magnificence of the North Latitude Barrier City.
The vehicle is an intelligent instrument for autonomous driving. Zhao Heng inserted his federal bank card into the slot and then reported his address. The swift vehicle slowly levitated and then entered the magnetic navigation interface, merging into the flow of vehicles in the overhead magnetic navigation system
Zhao Heng stepped into the sensing area for summoning a taxi, and a free Gale taxi soaring in the air swooped down, landing steadily at the designated parking spot. Zhao Heng opened the door and got in. The seat automatically wrapped around him and fastened the seatbelt. A holographic video visor descended from the roof of the car, allowing passengers to choose to watch television programs from the Barrier City.
They did not notice that behind their seats, a scaly tail was in sync with their laughter, swaying on the ground, as a pair of eyes gleaming with an eerie light opened in the dark shadow
The audience in the Holy Hall is wildly cheering under the flickering lights, shouting the most enthusiastic cheers towards the star on stage. Here, the personal concert of the popular singer Zeng Yan is being held. Zeng Yan is a singer who has risen to fame in recent years. When she first debuted, the media asserted that the once-declining music industry would be revitalized because of her.
The Chaoyang Open-Air Square in Beiwai City, along with the St. Tian Building adjacent to the square, are two major highlights of Beiwai City
At this moment, Zhao Heng stood on the rooftop of the building opposite the Holy Sky Tower, observing as the aircraft carrier descended directly above the Holy Sky Hall
The lowest level of Chaoyang Square is adorned with ice-blue lights radiating in all directions, resembling a gigantic sapphire that emits a subtle and gentle blue glow. It quietly rests in the center of Beiwai City, carefully protected by numerous buildings, while the Holy Sky Tower stands like a captain among the many structures, majestically leading the other floors.
The slender soldier's eyes lit up as he adjusted the screen's display resolution to the highest setting, noticing that even the fine hairs of the audience appeared exceptionally clear on the display. He swallowed hard and said, "At that time, we will watch from the top of the Holy Hall, if Zeng Yan wears a low-cut gown..."
The slightly overweight soldier also understood his words, his eyes gleaming with excitement as he exclaimed, "Then let us hurry to patrol!"
The chubby soldier comforted, "Buddy, it's alright. We'll just take a casual stroll around the city, and that will count as completing our patrol duty. When the time comes, we'll park the aircraft carrier above the Holy Hall and enjoy the concert by Zeng Yan for free."
Each building is surrounded by a magnetic transit channel, with each floor of the building having an opening that connects to the magnetic transit channel. The swift vehicles that people ride traverse between the various floors of the interconnected buildings. Surrounding the magnetic transit channel is a gravity control system, forming a certain security system. If ordinary objects fall near the magnetic transit channel, they will be absorbed by the security system nearby and then transported to the bottom of the North Latitude Barrier City for waste recycling or complete destruction. Surrounding the magnetic transit channel is a gravity control system, forming a certain security system. If ordinary objects fall near the magnetic transit channel, they will be absorbed by the security system nearby and then transported to the bottom of the North Latitude Barrier City for waste recycling or complete destruction.
Upon exiting the hotel, one is greeted by the expansive interface of the Fifth Magnetic Navigation Avenue, flanked on both sides by towering skyscrapers. Variously colored and shaped speed vehicles busily traverse the air back and forth.
Damn it! Why is it our turn to patrol today? I can't even go to see my dream lover. I don't know when Zeng Yan will perform here next time," the slightly thin soldier complained in frustration
The North Latitude Barrier City is located in the cluster of human barrier cities closest to the North Star, covering a total area of 10 million square kilometers, making it a relatively decent medium-sized barrier city. The buildings in North Latitude City are quite tall; aside from the old, dilapidated houses in the suburbs, the shortest buildings in the city are over one hundred stories high. North Latitude City boasts a comprehensive artificial natural system, with sunlight generated that can penetrate into every building, and it enjoys ample rainfall throughout the year
Zhao Heng tightly gripped his black heavy armor gloves, channeling the airflow within his body. A bold aura surged forth with immense power, radiating outward. His deep black hair instantly turned bright red from the roots, and the faint red light that had previously flickered within his black pupils now completely engulfed them. The crimson gaze no longer perceived the objects before him; instead, it pierced through layers of obstruction, slowly locking onto his designated target. The focus transcended the bustling city, searching for the prey he sought. The vibrant city shed its glamorous facade, revealing the stark, straight lines of steel and concrete in Zhao Heng's eyes. Similarly, the people walking on the streets lost their aesthetic form, reduced to mere walking skeletons. This was the scene Zhao Heng witnessed after activating his extraordinary ability—Soul Eye.
Upon spotting that massive figure flash in his line of sight, Zhao Heng's lips curled into a faint smile. His fingers brushed against the silver cross earring in his right ear. The minuscule magic crystal core embedded in the silver cross earring resonated with the black magic crystal core of his armored gloves. A liquid, resembling mercury, swiftly flowed from the cross earring, encircling the right side of Zhao Heng's face, gradually solidifying into a crescent-shaped mask. The mask bore strange patterns and designs, ultimately taking shape and solidifying. His lips curled into a smile tinged with a hint of mischief.
He put on his black boots and gently lifted his foot, causing the hidden blade concealed in the heel to emit a crisp metallic sound as it pierced through the toe, the water droplet-shaped edge glinting with a cold light. Zhao Heng rubbed his heel against the boot a few times, and the blade made another sharp sound, retracting back into the shoe.
The Holy Hall on the rooftop of the Holy Tower, with its magnificent appearance, is comparable to the most luxurious Caesar Hall in Cole City. The white light it emits intersects beautifully with the blue light of Sunrise Square.
The two soldiers laughed quite lewdly as they began their so-called "patrol mission" that was not in line with their title
The Chaoyang Square within the North Latitude Barrier City is just downstairs. In today's world, constructing an open square in the city center is considered a luxurious project. To save on space and costs, many builders prefer to create artificial open squares within various buildings, installing small solar eco-lights in areas where sunlight cannot reach, allowing people to enjoy the same experience as an outdoor square. Many builders prefer to create artificial open squares within various buildings, installing small solar eco-lights in areas where sunlight cannot reach, allowing people to enjoy the same experience as an outdoor square.
He picked up a silver-white thick chain from the dark compartment and carefully hung it around his neck. The silver pendant on his chest, a ruby-like firebird, flapped its wings, reflecting the magical crystal light and shadow contained in his other weapons. This was a trophy Zhao Heng had unexpectedly obtained during an adventure. Although he sensed, through his innate perception, that the chain around his neck concealed a power as grand and fervent as volcanic lava, he still could not figure out how to harness the energy of this necklace after so long of exploration. The only thing he could do was to wear the chain as much as possible. Years of experience told him that sooner or later, there would come a day when he would find a use for this necklace.
He donned a black demon-slaying garment embedded with protective magic crystals. This was crafted by Zhao Heng using a special material, yet it appeared indistinguishable from the most fashionable black mink leather of the time. At the very end of the garment, a green magic crystal was inlaid, serving as the core for activating the protective field. The finely woven secret alloy, intermingled with the fibers of the black leather, was resiliently intertwined. Even without activating the field defense, this seemingly thin fabric was not easily destructible by the claws of ordinary magical beasts. The finely woven secret alloy, intermingled with the fibers of the black leather, was resiliently intertwined. Even without activating the field defense, this seemingly thin fabric was not easily destructible by the claws of ordinary magical beasts.
The spherical dome of the Holy Sky Hall slowly opened, and four moonlight lamps gradually ascended from the center of the hall towards the sky, surrounding the Holy Sky Hall. They cast a gentle glow upon the hall from above, and from a distance, it appeared as if a soft silver light enveloped the Holy Sky Hall in a luminous sphere, closely guarding this brilliant gem of the northern latitude city.