Cosmic Demon

Chapter 211 I'm a specialist, I need to avoid his sharp edge?
Qin Shi seemed to sense something, and Yu Weiwei, who was holding his arm in an evening dress, turned to face the "camera".

He could clearly feel a certain spiritual energy emanating from him, enveloping him.

"Tae-gun?"

Qin Shi immediately thought of the active consciousness that kept the central city running.

Only a wondrous entity derived from the original technology of the Eastern Xia Dynasty could maintain such a massive metropolitan area.

He is blessed by the superior pillar [Divine Mechanism], making him extremely sensitive to electronic signals. His mind is like a magnetic field, instantly capturing strands of rapidly oscillating invisible pulses.

It was like a giant net that covered the sky and encompassed the void!

"Under the gaze of the Thai King, there is indeed nowhere to hide."

Qin Shi couldn't help but sigh, thinking that if this were in ancient times, it would probably be the celestial being described in myths.

The moment he turned to the side, all the electronic screens that lit up in the entire city center displayed the face of the spirited young man.

Although there is still some childishness in his brows, his eyes are like bright stars, revealing a vigorous and energetic spirit.

"Is this the top seed in the Top 100 competition?"

"She looks so young!"

"I heard he's still in school, a senior in high school..."

"Unbelievable! This genius isn't from Central City!"

"really……"

Through the full coverage of Taijun's consciousness, the image of Qin Shi appeared in the public eye for the first time.

He and Yu Weiwei walked on the red carpet, and with each step they took, a lamppost was lit up and shot straight into the night sky.

As Qin Shi passed through the heavy doors leading to the banquet hall, the entire dark sky was illuminated as if it were daytime.

The interplay of lampposts and human shadows, coupled with the deliberately created heavy drumbeats, instantly brought the atmosphere to its peak.

"Tsk tsk, the treatment of the first place is really different."

Xia Hong and Xia Ying, siblings, also landed on the floating island in a flying vehicle, and they lined up behind Qin Shi.

Looking at this grand spectacle, as if issuing a declaration to the whole world, I couldn't help but feel envious.

"So handsome!"

"My favorite type is the younger brother!"

"The spirit and energy of the old martial arts school are truly abundant!"

"As expected of the strongest high school student in Hengzhou who rejected the four national universities..."

The grand and solemn entrance ceremony fueled a surge in Qin Shi's popularity, and various entries and information about him began to spread rapidly on online platforms.

Due to the differences in the Iron Curtain defense levels, the social environment of the Tai'an metropolitan area is relatively closed, naturally inferior to that of the central city.

Once the latter message begins to snowball, it often becomes uncontrollable, directly dominating the headlines of major social media platforms, much like a rapidly spreading and highly virulent virus that infiltrates every citizen's mobile phone.

"The central city is the real arena for fame and fortune."

Qin Shi lowered his eyelids. This feeling of being the center of attention and surrounded by admirers was something that even a mature young man who had seen many storms might not be able to resist, let alone a frivolous seventeen or eighteen-year-old.

To be seen and worshipped by the whole world!
Who hasn't had such a wonderful dream?

"Prove yourself, climb to the top! This is an irresistible goal in the path of martial arts!"

Even though Qin Shi was very clear-headed and knew that all of this was just a beautiful fabrication woven by "reputation," he would still unconsciously enjoy and immerse himself in it.

"You're only seventeen, not eighty-seven."

Yu Weiwei, as a spiritual energy practitioner, has become an absolute powerhouse at the level of meditation.

In the realm of martial arts, this would be roughly equivalent to a terrifying prodigy who has broken through to the first stage of the professional level and is about to touch the Heavenly Gate.

She sensed Qin Shi's inner turmoil and leaned closer to say:
“Junior Brother Qin, it’s hard to understand the coldness underwater if you just stand on the shore and watch. The cultivation paths in the old era were diverse, but in the end, they were nothing more than ‘entering the world’ and ‘leaving the world’.”

We are in the vast universe, standing under the sea of ​​stars. How can we transcend life if we don't experience the good and bad flavors of life?

Monks in the Indian subcontinent often say, "Pick up and put down. Ultimately, you have to pick it up first."

Yu Weiwei wore light makeup tonight, and untied her braid that hung down to her chest, letting her black hair fall loose. Combined with her evening gown that perfectly accentuated her curves, she exuded stunning charm.

When Qin Shi first saw her, he even doubted whether it was Yu Shijie herself, or if her second personality, named "Yu Wei," had taken over her body again.

"The price of staying alert at all times is that you become exhausted."

Fish's slightly warm skin pressed against Qin Shi's arm through his clothes.

"When I entered Southwest Union, the first lesson the professors of the Psionic Department taught us was to ask everyone if they had any hobbies."

Painting, music, reading, travel... everyone submitted their answers, but only one person received the professor's approval and a high score.

Do you know what he filled out?

Qin Shi shook his head slightly.

Although he progressed relatively smoothly on the psionic path, he had not received much systematic instruction and his understanding of this path was rather vague.

"Drinking, mating, eating, and crazy exercise."

Yu Wei's lips curled up slightly, and she said softly:
“The path of psychic energy is like walking a tightrope over a precipice. What’s even more despairing is that this tightrope has no end. You have to keep your mind on high alert and can’t relax for a moment.”

Compared to refined hobbies that cultivate character, venting emotions in a rough but reasonable way is more beneficial to the physical and mental health of psychics.

So, Junior Brother Qin, you can't always be that clear-headed and calm person, fully enjoying your glory and honor. Like your peers, ignite the passion hidden within you.

Qin Shi nodded, agreeing with what Sister Yu said. Despite his inner vision being focused on breaking through illusions and barriers, his mind remained steadfast.

But he has a long life ahead of him, and there's no need to maintain the ascetic lifestyle day after day. Appropriate indulgence and enjoyment can also be a way to relax and soothe his mind and body.

The two entered the banquet hall, where a waiter led them to seats in Section 1, where many social elites from the city center were already seated.

Upon seeing Qin Shi, this unfamiliar new face, everyone smiled and nodded in greeting, exuding a friendly aura.

"Please take your seats first. Next, the other contestants from the top 100 will enter one by one."

Holvin, dressed in his official uniform, sat down next to Qin Shi with his posture upright.

At the front stage of the banquet hall, numerous tiny, spore-like floaters drifted, weaving together a clear image under the light. People like Xia Hong, Xia Ying, Zhou Yuanchen, Yan Ren (whom they had met before), and Pei Han (whom they had fought with before)... were gathered here like dazzling stars.

It can be described as a constellation of stars!

Holvin shifted his gaze to Qin Shi beside him, thinking to himself:
"After tonight, only one sun will rise."

……

……

"Zhou Yuanchen, how does it feel to lose to someone who has never even stepped out of their specialized field?"

Those who came after Qin Shi received significantly less attention.

Zhou Yuanchen and the other contestants quickly entered the venue. As soon as he stepped through the banquet hall door, he spotted a blond young man with an air of arrogance.

“Not everyone can be like Qi Wuxiang, never losing a fight in their entire life. Even He Lanchan has suffered defeats. My record is slightly worse than a single loss. What’s the big deal?” Zhou Yuanchen frowned. The other party was his old nemesis, his mortal enemy.

Back in the city center, I busied myself with setting up a fundraising platform for the Renrentou project, and also applied for funding from the Education Department.

Unexpectedly, the moment I managed to make time for the dinner party, I was caught by the other party and subjected to a barrage of sarcastic remarks.

"Stubborn! I hope you keep it up!"

The blond youth always wore an infuriating smile, as if he was born to absorb hatred.

"Zhang Hai, do you think you're worthy of being arrogant in front of me with your mere top ten ranking in the central city?"

Zhou Yuanchen's face was cold, showing none of the politeness he had shown Qin Shi. He glanced at Qin Shi with a sidelong look, exuding the genius aura of a rising star in the Department of Education.

"Tsk! You're actually proud of letting a high school student from Tai'an take the top spot in the top 100 competition!"

Zhang Hai smoothed his shiny golden hair, which he had specially arranged for the stylist to style into a high-flying look, supposedly to imitate the image of a character from an old-fashioned comic book.

"Zhou Yuanchen, I have some bad news for you. I entered the professional field yesterday! I am still your strongest competitor to become the supernova of Central City!"

Zhou Yuanchen remained unmoved. In his eyes, Zhang Hai, a second-rate nobody worth at most 1.5 billion and with no potential for appreciation, was not worthy of being his opponent.

Zhang Hai's ability to maintain his status as a rising star in the Administrative Affairs Department is entirely due to his father, who is the Deputy Director of the Administrative Affairs Department!

Only by relying on the massive influx of resources can they barely catch up with their own pace.

It's all about connections; a free lunch!
"Specialized field? Just a stray dog ​​on the street."

Zhou Yuanchen was too lazy to get entangled with Zhang Hai any longer. Tonight's banquet had gathered celebrities from all walks of life, including some bosses of large companies or behind-the-scenes operators who controlled the power of gangs in the outer ring area.

They are all high-quality韭菜 (leeks, a metaphor for easily exploited people)!

This is a project worth including in the "Everyone Invests" list!

"Hehe, don't worry, Zhou Yuanchen. I've matured and won't be easily provoked by you. Rather than defeating you, I'd rather beat you and make you the top player in the top 100 competition."

That's the only way to completely defeat you!

Zhang Haizhi was smug, his arrogant face seemingly written with the word "arrogance".

"I advise you to avoid his sharp edge. Someone like Qin Shi, who sets the standard for geniuses, is not comparable to a spoiled brat like you who relies on his parents and is self-righteous."

Zhou Yuanchen strode forward, seemingly ignoring Zhang Hai.

The latter has faced him in over a dozen matches, and has yet to win.

Every time, they make grand pronouncements before the game and spout nonsense on social media.

He remained silent during the match and was disoriented afterward, saying things like, "Forget about yesterday when the sun rises."

"I'm a specialist, why should I avoid his sharp edge? You were defeated by a subordinate and your specialist barrier was broken because you're not strong enough!"

Zhang Hai grinned and strode off toward the banquet hall.

"My current strength is beyond your imagination!"

……

……

As Holvin said, the most laid-back and Buddhist-like governor in the history of Hengzhou did not appear in person, and Taijun spoke on his behalf.

This active consciousness was like a real life form, formed from firefly-like planktonic spores, and appeared to be a middle-aged man wearing a tall crown and a long robe.

His face was serious and meticulous, and his tone was calm and solemn.

"Today, I gather here with you all to witness this shining moment in the growth of Hengzhou's rising stars. First of all, on behalf of the Governor's Office and all levels of units in the central city, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the students who have achieved excellent results in the top 100 competition..."

"Currently, Hengzhou Rising Star is making every effort to advance education development, continuously increasing investment in education, optimizing the innovation ecosystem, and building a stage for every student to pursue their dreams..."

"I would like to express three expectations to the students present: First, be fighters who have the East China in their hearts and integrate their personal ideals into the great cause of rejuvenation through the Great Expedition and Great Expedition."

Secondly, we must be pioneers who dare to be the first, scaling new heights in the path of martial arts and boldly exploring new avenues for progress.

Third, we must be practitioners who integrate knowledge with action…

Qin Shi, sitting in the front row, was getting drowsy. Sure enough, no matter where they went, the leaders' speeches were always so boring.

His thoughts wandered, and he retreated into the interior to mine silently, until he was awakened by a thunderous wave of applause.

"End?"

Qin Shi looked at his senior sister Yu Weiwei with a questioning gaze.

Surprisingly, there wasn't the classic "Let me say a few more words" segment!

"The fact that the Governor-General is not present indicates that his speech was merely a formality, not the main event."

Yu Wei smiled slightly and said:

"It's normal to keep things simple and quick."

Qin Shi breathed a sigh of relief; this tedious and boring process really did dampen his enthusiasm.

Fortunately, I don't have to accompany the leaders to toast each one later.

Otherwise, just thinking about it gives me a headache.

As the figure of the Thai king dissipated and disappeared, the banquet hall returned to its soft and bright state, and everyone began to rise and toast.

As the focus of the entire event and the highlight of the banquet, Qin Shi naturally attracted everyone's attention like the eye of a typhoon.

However, no one stepped forward immediately; they all waited silently, since this successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy was known to be difficult to talk to.

Rumor has it that he is extremely ruthless and that he alone was responsible for the vast majority of the elimination spots in the top 100 competition.

Soon, the seemingly lively atmosphere in the room changed.

Like a surging undercurrent emerging from the water, the top 100 contestants representing the central city and other cities gradually approached Qin Shi.

The siblings Xia Hong and Xia Ying, who were standing relatively close together, seemed to sense danger and suddenly stood up.

Xia Ying opened her eyes wide and looked around as if searching for a suitable wine bottle.

Xia Hong clenched her fists and cracked her knuckles, displaying a fierce stance of "let's get started without saying a word."

Yan Ren, who was standing in front of the long table, put down the plate piled with various foods, picked up the knife and fork for cutting meat, and also walked towards the direction where Qin Shi was.

"What's going on?"

The usually astute Holvin was a little bewildered. Wasn't this a high-society dinner for networking and building momentum?

How did it suddenly turn into a school gate where delinquents were fighting?

In a private room on the second floor, Ying Huang, who was sitting alone, moved forward and watched the scene with great interest.

Pressure from all directions surged like a tide, and the vibrant life force of the geniuses from all over the country who were selected to participate in the top 100 competition intertwined and converged, like dazzling brilliance rushing towards the Qin Dynasty.

The waves crashed against the shore, coming on with tremendous force!
Qin Shi stood still, one hand in his pocket, looking relaxed, as if he had no opponent.

"Being surrounded by so many stars is quite a nice experience."

(End of this chapter)