Cosmic Demon

Chapter 212 Divine Crystallization, About to Break Through That Boundary!

The banquet hall, with its nearly twelve-meter-high ceiling resembling the majestic dome of a cathedral, suddenly became stagnant.

The once vast space seemed to become cramped and narrow, and the flowing air was like a turbulent river, with waves crashing and washing over the surroundings.

The unexpected incident made many people feel uncomfortable, as if their bodies were being squeezed and their breathing became faster involuntarily.

Fortunately, the omnipresent Taijun's arrangement of the field alleviated and eliminated the boiling aura emanating from his body.

As the saying goes, "In literature, there is no first place; in martial arts, there is no second place!"

"They're all young, all potential geniuses, and neither of them will admit defeat!"

"Very well, with so many stars gathered here, let's see who shines brightly and can overshadow the rest..."

The people present, whose mood had been restored, either held their wine glasses or stood still, watching with great interest.

They are merely supporting characters at tonight's banquet, not the main characters.

The real highlight of this event will be those rising stars destined to take center stage in Hengzhou in the future.

As one young face after another emerged, they all headed towards the direction of Qin Shi.

A surge of vitality, like waves, emanated a powerful aura, intertwining and converging, like a turbulent tide rising and falling.

"You lost in the top 100 competition, so you want to get revenge?"

Qin Shi looked relaxed, his eyes filled with anticipation.

He once asked Lao Zhang how to become a shining star who could overshadow countless rising stars.

Old Zhang, sitting in a wheelchair, gave a simple answer: He defeated all his peers!

Then another sentence was added.

If I could eliminate my peers and subdue everyone, including the old guys who were above me.

Then you can reach the ultimate martial god at the end of the path!

"Sigh, why are you so fixated on fighting and killing? I haven't even started promoting my project yet!"

Zhou Yuanchen was helpless. As a rising star in the Department of Education, he had to put on a show, walk towards Qin Shi with a straight face, and make a cold expression as if the other party owed him billions.

Zhou Yuanchen's reputation was so great that it resounded throughout the central city.

After all, the Education Department was the highest-ranking agency under the Governor-General's Office.

Furthermore, his record before encountering Qin Shi was practically perfect.

Therefore, Zhou Yuanchen inexplicably became the leader of the "surging tide" and the big brother of the central city's confrontation with Tai'an!

Walking alone at the forefront!

"Is a war really going to break out? How many credit lines will be wiped out and how much interest will rise if this big battle happens? It's not worth it!"

Zhou Yuanchen's lips twitched violently, and his pace slowed down more and more.

He blinked hard, hoping that Qin Shi could come up with a way to turn hostility into friendship.

"Zhou Yuanchen truly lives up to his reputation as a rising star in the Education Department! His presence in his field is incredibly powerful!"

"His slow pace is probably a deliberate attempt to put pressure on Qin Shi and create a sense of urgency!"

"It seems that the failure in the top 100 competition has not left Zhou Yuanchen with any psychological shadow. He is preparing to personally cast the curse!"

"I can't wait! I'm so excited! Witnessing a clash between two supernovas is definitely worth it..."

Zhou Yuanchen's five senses were keen. Hearing the faint, chaotic sounds, his mind raced like a thousand horses galloping wildly.

He didn't mean that at all!
I've already been completely won over by Brother Qin!

How could one possibly muster the slightest fighting spirit when faced with the gold-level clients of Entropy Bank!
"Zhou Yuanchen! You've already been defeated by Qin Shi, can you still represent Central City?"

Just as Zhou Yuanchen was having a headache, Zhang Hai bravely stepped forward and took the initiative to share the burden with him.

The latter strode forward, head held high, and walked alongside Zhou Yuanchen.

At that moment, Zhang Hai's image suddenly became tall and imposing.

This caused Zhou Yuanchen's favorability to skyrocket, surge, and soar!
"Old Zhang is a good person to work with!"

They finally looked at me properly!

Today I'm going to give you a little surprise!

Zhang Hai gave him a provocative look and spoke again:

"Let me broaden your horizons! So you can understand my true power!"
Besides increasing vitality and improving martial arts skills, there are other ways to enhance oneself through martial arts!

The core of the new martial arts school is 'to devour everything, to absorb everything'!

What is the gibberish saying?

Zhou Yuanchen ignored these words and simply slowed down, letting Zhang Hai get ahead and overtake him.

He could be said to be the person who understood Qin Shi's strength the most in the room. He deeply understood one thing: the professional field barrier, which seemed like an insurmountable chasm, was actually not very likely to stop Qin Shi.

It's important to know that the other party has a gold-level credit limit from Entropy Sea Bank.

Simply sign a few loan agreements, and a continuous stream of power will fall from the sky.

Moreover, the cumulative numerical attributes of the old martial arts school's limit-breaking path are particularly exaggerated when applied to Qin Shi.

During the duel at the Bronze Demon Mountain in the Top 100 Tournament, Zhou Yuanchen even had the illusion that Qin Shi was the one who broke through to the professional field.

"Brother Qin's combat power index is close to 10 billion! Breaking through the professional domain barrier again and repeating his victory in the top 100 competition will be a piece of cake for him!"

Zhou Yuanchen shook his head and watched as Zhang Hai took the initiative to see him off.

"Everyone!"

Just as the standoff between the two sides was about to reach its climax, and the atmosphere was so intense that it could erupt at any moment, the Thai King, who was in charge of hosting the dinner, quietly made his appearance.

He still maintained his ancient style, with a tall crown and long robe, and a solemn expression.

It's like a teacher in a study in the capital during the most glorious imperial period.

"The top 100 competition has ended, and we should still maintain a harmonious atmosphere in public. After all, the Great Expansion Movement is imminent, and all students should work together to revitalize Hengzhou."

Tai Jun's voice boomed like a bronze bell, instantly shaking back Zhang Hai, who was eager to fight, and his burning gaze suddenly cleared.

Faced with this true "person in charge" who controls the central city and even Hengzhou, even the most arrogant young genius must restrain his arrogance and act obediently.

"Lord Tai Jun is right."

Zhang Hai lowered his head and replied.

The will and decisions of the Governor-General's Office were almost entirely conveyed and executed by the Thai Prince.

Often, it is equivalent to that planetary governor who doesn't like to show his face.

"However, the path of martial arts has always advocated competition, with the goal of pursuing excellence and constantly surpassing oneself."

Taijun turned around and looked at Qin Shi, who stood there calmly.

"Qin Shi, you are the top player in this year's top 100 competition. As the champion and a role model, you should indeed set an example for the other contestants."

The Security Department has just purchased a batch of military-grade 'biological armor' from San Tan Heavy Industry. These armors utilize new technology from the highest research institute and are made by transplanting powerful animal cells.

"Does Qin Shi have the confidence to take on the challenge?"

It's so lifelike!
When Qin Shi met Tai Jun's gaze, he could sense a profound fluctuation of consciousness within them, as vast as the ocean, which made him feel incredibly uneasy.

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

He replied in an old saying from the imperial era.

Clearly, this active consciousness, like a god overlooking the central city, manipulates massive amounts of data and controls everything in its operation.

The style is rather old-fashioned, serious, upright, and dignified.

"Excellent! Qin Shi truly deserves to be ranked first among the top 100 in Hengzhou! He possesses both exceptional talent and a fierce fighting spirit!"

Tai Jun nodded in approval, a rare smile appearing on his usually stern face.

With a wave of his sleeve, a "green gem" the size of a thumb leaped out of his palm.

Although it is only a short section, it contains extremely rich energy factors.

As soon as it was displayed to the public, it attracted everyone's attention.

"If you succeed, this will be your reward!"

Tai Jun said. Ying Huang, who was on the second floor, was slightly surprised:

"That governor actually went to the trouble of bringing out the 'Divine Crystal'? That's quite a generous gesture! It seems he genuinely wants to train a successor for the Southern Huang Martial Arts Academy!"

The butler, Lao Li, stood respectfully beside the chair and said:
“Feng Wuyang’s actions were exactly what the family had expected.”

Hengzhou Xinxing is a remote border region, and even though it ranks first among the four alliances, its development progress is still slow.

In my opinion, Feng Wuyang doesn't want to cultivate the pride of Hengzhou, but rather plans to create another He Lanchan.

He Lanchan's sudden rise to prominence in those years ushered in a twenty-year boom period for Yazhou, producing a large number of talented individuals..."

Yinghuang pursed her thin lips, then smiled and said:
"The new generation of He Lanchan? The pride of Hengzhou? I feel like he's someone else."

The first-order heir of the Ying clan had his gaze lingering on Qin Shi's retreating figure.

As a descendant of the highest meritorious official of the Eastern Xia Dynasty, Yinghuang has access to profound history that most people cannot understand.

"Who?"

"Old Li, think about it. A prodigy comparable to He Lanchan, who rejects the broad road of the four major national powers, where else can he go?"
There are essentially two choices: either stay within the system, or... join a warband.

As he listened to Yinghuang's account, Lao Li's expression tightened, as if he had guessed who the young master was referring to.

"How interesting. He Lanchan's successor, the shining star of the Star Cup, and the initiator of the ancient Heavenly Road."

What if we add a fourth battle group? Old Li, who do you think he's more like?

Yinghuang said with a smile.

Old Li broke out in a cold sweat.

Young Master Huang can approach this with a mindset of simply enjoying the show.

He could never be so calm and composed.

"So you see, isn't reconciliation great?"

Yinghuang clapped her hands, leaned back in her chair, and said:

"Ten thousand Ying Lins are not worth half of Qin Shi."

……

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"A divine crystal with a purity exceeding fifty percent!"

Zhou Yuanchen's throat bobbed, almost subconsciously converting it into an equivalent amount.

"At least 30 billion! And there's no price to be found!"

Zhang Hai's gaze was equally intense.

A divine crystallization!

Forget about supernovas, even the Martial Arts Association can't get the highest level of resources!
This thing originates from the "War of the Star Gods" during the ancient imperial era.

It is said to be an energy object stripped from the "supernatural body" of the Star God.

Its effect is very limited.

The first use can allow people to break through genetic shackles.

"Sister, what's that?"

Xia Ying, who was eager to help in the fight, asked in confusion.

He thought a fight was about to break out, but Tai-jun intervened and stopped it.

"A divine crystal of very high purity."

Xia Hong, being more knowledgeable than her uneducated younger brother, explained:
"The path of martial arts is to transform the mortal body, but the human life level is not high, and it can even be said that the starting point is relatively low. Once you enter a professional field, the further you go, the more you will inevitably encounter an unavoidable situation: imperfect genes in various aspects form strong shackles that hinder your progress."

Xia Ying opened her mouth wide in shock.

"Neither the new martial arts school nor the old martial arts school can solve this problem. The human body is inherently imperfect, and even has natural defects, some latent and some obvious."

As a result, the sixth millennium saw a surge in gene editing, which spawned a large number of outcasts and corrupted individuals, ultimately forcing an emergency halt and a complete ban.

Divine Crystals are recognized by the Supreme Research Institute as the only external substance currently capable of optimizing genes and breaking free from shackles.

Simply put, it can turn a 'genius' into a 'blazing sun'.

Xia Hong glared at her younger brother with a look of disappointment, knowing that he would always be glued to his phone and grinning like an idiot when she asked him to read more.

Xia Ying was astonished and clicked her tongue in surprise:

"Wouldn't this be a huge help to Brother Qin!"

"According to historical records, there are actually martial arts paths that are not affected by genetic constraints."

Xia Hong looked at Qin Shi, who was facing Tai Jun directly, and her eyes showed admiration.

"Those are the people who walk the path of the Seven Limits."

Their breakthroughs involve continuously repairing genetic defects and creating a perfect body.

Xia Ying didn't know whether to call it regret or something else.

Such precious top-tier resources, yet they have no effect on Brother Qin?

"Your brain is so stupid it should be in a museum!"

Xia Hong wished she could raise her fist and, like hitting a malfunctioning electronic device, violently "fix" her younger brother's head.

"Who can be 100% certain that he can break through the Seven Limits? With this divine crystal, Qin not only has a better chance of reaching the perfection of the Seven Limits, but may even touch the threshold of the Heavenly Gate."

Xia Ying, being a bit simple-minded, immediately became excited upon hearing her older sister's words:

"Tai Jun is so generous! He's planning to send Qin Ge to compete for the Star Cup, crush Yu Li, and contend for the junior championship!"

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[Ingredient Category: Divine Crystallization]

[Quality: Premium]

Edible part: Whole

[Effects of Consumption: Repairs genetic defects, increases the chance of achieving a perfect physique, increases cultivation speed by 50%, and enhances Star God affinity...]

As the achievement trait was triggered, relevant information about this item quickly surfaced in Qin Shi's sea of ​​consciousness.

In his eyes, the emerald-green object emitted a faint golden glow from within, like extremely fine grains of sand drifting out.

"Golden Legend?"

The last time Qin Shi saw this quality was in the martial arts spirit inherent in He Lan Chan's legacy.

What does "Star God Affinity" mean?
If I consume this divine crystal, could it be that the slumbering star god will develop a greater affinity for me?

Do you consider me one of your own kind?
Several questions popped into his head.

However, it didn't last long before an unprecedentedly intense feeling of hunger spread throughout my body.

"It's not from the [Overgrowth] achievement! It's from the Monument panel..."

Qin Shi was surprised to find that the progress bar, which had been moving very slowly, had started to rise rapidly again.

A creature that emerges from an embryo, with a round head, pointed ears, and looks like a small pom-pom.

Its size is gradually increasing!

And it rolls around as if it needs to be fed!
A premonition, or rather an intuition, arose from the depths of my being.

If he consumes that divine crystal, he will be able to break through that boundary and unlock the next stage of the monument panel.

"It's like raising a virtual pet."

Qin Shi muttered to himself, suppressing the intense hunger that originated deep within his body with unwavering resolve, then bowed slightly.

"Thank you, Lord Taijun!"

Just as the challenge was about to begin, Zhang Hai, who was also standing at the front, gritted his teeth, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:
"Lord Taijun, as a student of the central city, I also have the ambition to contribute to Hengzhou. Please allow me to give it a try!"

(End of this chapter)