Chapter 8: Angels and Demons, Section 9

The airport of Silver Star was extraordinary. As the most concentrated commercial planet among the more than thirty star systems in the vicinity, its airport had reached the pinnacle of magic-guided civilization. Its ultra-strong alloys and perfect geometric structure made it incredibly durable, with a size so vast it was impossible to describe. From space, it resembled a long, giant spear thrust straight into the planet, with countless floating ships of various sizes swimming around it like fish near the spear’s tip.

The airport had not been built for long—just over thirty years—but its durability and practicality had already been recognized by all races. In the eyes of humans, this airport, named “Skybridge,” almost represented human pride. Even after enduring a cosmic storm, Skybridge would not collapse. This was the bold claim of its designers. Though somewhat exaggerated, it still demonstrated the building’s stability.

Due to Silver Star’s irresponsible business model, the races that came here for trade were extremely diverse. Legal constraints were severely weakened. Most notably, these floating ships did not need any records kept—simple registration and a huge deposit were sufficient, with no one investigating their origins. In essence, Silver Star was a society where money reigned supreme. The government needed nothing but one thing: money.

To this day, no one knew Li Feng’s true identity. In the eyes of the airport staff, this unremarkable warship was likely already considered a transport vessel of a backward race. On Silver Star, such transport ships with no background had a special nickname: “Gold Delivering Angels.”

Yet at this moment, no one at the airport could imagine that right beside them, a beautiful “Gold Delivering Angel” had torn off its false mask, revealing its demonic, ferocious claws.

“Boom!!”

Li Feng’s massive electromagnetic cannon finally fired. It was like a violent storm of steel. In an instant, all the warships near him were blown apart by the intense barrage of bullets. Countless pieces of steel and wreckage from the airport’s supports flew into the air like an explosion. From afar, it looked as though a steel flower had suddenly bloomed in space.

Faced with the immense power of this cannon, civilian transport ships and cruise ships seemed laughably insignificant, like toys. Those farther away were instantly riddled with holes, while those closer were undoubtedly torn in two by such brutal attacks.

“Boom!!”
A dull, massive explosion. A huge cruise ship less than a kilometer away from Li Feng was the first to bear the brunt of the steel storm. In an instant, it was torn in half. The terrifying heat wave caused by the engine explosion instantly engulfed the entire ship. Scorching flames surrounded it, like stars burning in the night sky—so dazzling and blinding.

Yet the most terrifying disaster was by no means caused by the explosions of these civilian airships. It was the so-called “Sky Bridge” airport, deemed indestructible. Due to Li Feng’s extremely dense and intense artillery fire, its formidable strength proved utterly insufficient. The sturdy alloy materials and geometric frameworks couldn’t hold up even for a second. Debris flew everywhere as Li Feng had carved a huge hole in it, with its edges continuing to collapse.

Chain collapse…
All the staff who witnessed this scene screamed in terror, frantically rushing toward the escape elevators. For a moment, the airport resembled a place struck by a tsunami—everywhere there were panicked crowds. Some were trampled, some sucked into space, and others crushed to death.

Any normal human would understand just how catastrophic the airport’s chain collapse could be. It was like a tumor that spread diseases relentlessly. As time passed, the huge hole created by Li Feng’s attacks would continue to expand, spreading throughout the entire structure. Eventually, unable to withstand the pressure, the massive airport structure would break in two like a spear and plunge headlong into the land of Silver Star. The resulting shock would be enough to deform the Earth’s crust and destroy cities.

The disasters on the screen unfolded silently, while the blood-red eyes on one side grew increasingly uneasy. After hesitating for a moment, they finally spoke up.
“Leader, you really don’t intend to attack Silver Star, do you? If Li Feng keeps firing, even this planet’s airport will be ruined. With so much debris falling to the ground, the entire city will be doomed.”
“Yes, leader. This… this is insane…” Baroka agreed, his once fearless demeanor long gone, replaced by sheer anxiety.

Unfortunately, their panic brought no results. In the cockpit, the dark-haired pilot remained expressionless as he pressed the buttons. On the screen, Li Feng’s electromagnetic cannons kept firing nonstop, unleashing wave after wave of fierce flames.

“Don’t worry,” the cold-haired man finally spoke. “Today is a day off for Silver Star. It’s night now, and airport traffic is extremely low. With few people around, there won’t be any major losses.”
“That still won’t do, boss. If we keep doing this, the overpass will break,” Blood Pup moaned, his expression changing.
“It won’t. Don’t underestimate the military of Silver Star’s government. They’ll arrive soon. Before that happens, Li Feng will withdraw from the battlefield and put on his disguise again.” The cold-haired man remained calm. “The main part of the airport will suffer some damage, but it definitely won’t affect the overall situation. The engineering units of the Guard Corps will fix it. Just one person will cause trouble.”
“You mean the Chief Guardian?” Blood Pup realized suddenly.
“That’s right. Since I’ve agreed to Kuris’s conditions, and tonight is a perfect opportunity, why not handle this matter at the same time? Starting from tomorrow, the chaos in Silver Star will provide us with countless opportunities. If Ke Ke isn’t stupid, she should be able to seize this chance.”
Blood Pup and Baroka were speechless. In their gazes toward the Ghost, there was a hint of fear mixed with admiration.
As violent professionals, they understood that after what the cold-haired man had done, Silver Star would likely enter an era of chaos. For them, such an opportunity was something they had long dreamed of. With Kuris as their backing, the Creek Merchant Guild would surely thrive and seize this huge opportunity.
Precise calculations, ruthless tactics—this was what the cold-haired man was showing them now. That willingness to use any means to achieve goals made even them, desperate outlaws, feel a chill deep in their hearts. Baroka was already glad for his decision back then.
Having witnessed the cold-haired man’s methods firsthand, he knew that if he hadn’t surrendered voluntarily, the consequences would have been even worse than death.
Thankfully… he’s my boss, Blood Pup thought.
Thankfully… I became his subordinate, Baroka thought.
Thankfully… the leader didn’t abandon us, the sand bandits thought.
“Alright. That’s enough. It’s time to go home,” the cold-haired man’s voice suddenly sounded lazy, devoid of any coldness. It sounded casual, as if they had just finished a walk and were heading home. This gave everyone present a strange feeling.

“Not waiting for those guards?” Bloodshot asked tentatively. Seeing Blackhair’s increasingly ruthless tactics, he even thought that today Blackhair might eliminate all the guards chasing Viscount Cheri as well. He was surprised to see Blackhair suddenly decide to retreat.
“They won’t be coming. With the airport incident, they’re probably too busy to even find their own asses. We need to be careful when we go back,” Blackhair said half-jokingly. “If we get caught now, not even the gods can save you.”
On the screen, Li Feng’s artillery fire had stopped. The black camouflage covered them once again, hiding them deep in the starry sky. The area where they had been before was now occupied by silver-white warships. Countless small mechs rushed out like ants from those ships, heading toward the still-collapsing Tianqiao Airport—a scene of utter chaos.
Satisfied, Blackhair nodded. His fingers twitched a few times, and Ghost suddenly smashed the communicator into pieces before standing up.
“Let’s go. We’ll first retrieve the mechs at the gathering point prepared by Koko, then walk into the city. Baroka will handle the cleanup.”
“Yes, leader.”
The sand pirates responded loudly, letting out excited howls. This massive group of steel warriors disappeared swiftly and silently into the vast night, like ghosts.
In the sky, the flames from the Tianqiao explosion could already be seen with the naked eye…
Just as Blackhair had predicted, the next day, when the people of Silver Star woke up, they found that their surroundings seemed to have changed. There were countless armed men in the streets and alleys, and mechs marked with the government guard emblem patrolled everywhere. Armed war vehicles flew back and forth in the sky—just like during a wartime city lockdown.
“What’s going on?”
“I heard our airport was bombed last night, and the guards are investigating the suspects.”
“God, they’re too brutal! Why are they arresting civilians too?”
“Shut up! Don’t talk nonsense. Don’t you know what time it is? Silver Star has now declared a level-two alert. You don’t want to get caught by the guards and interrogated, do you?”
Soon, people in the streets and alleys began discussing it endlessly. The uproar grew louder, directly affecting the government’s higher-ups. Under such circumstances, the head of Silver Star’s security forces had no choice but to take full responsibility and resign. At the same time, efforts were intensified to investigate the incident. But to avoid affecting Silver Star’s commercial status, the investigation had to be conducted secretly. On the surface, Silver Star resumed its normal business activities.
Only those who were aware knew that beneath this calm surface, turmoil was likely to brew…