Cosmic Demon

Chapter 215 The threshold for the professional level: someone is repeatedly jumping over it!
Zhang Hai didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked.

His gaze was fixed on the octagonal cage floating above, and the look of astonishment in his eyes grew stronger.

Isn't this guy's stats a bit too overpowered?

Zhou Yuanchen felt secretly pleased, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

He played with great frustration in the top 100 match.

Aside from the discomfort of having my account frozen, the biggest feeling is the frustration and resentment of being outmatched on a numerical level.

It even traumatized Zhou Yuanchen, causing him to question the meaning of life.

Who exactly is the full-time level?

boom!
On the main arena, an atmospheric explosion occurred, producing a deafening roar!

When Qin Shi directly activated the second stage, he displayed a formidable fighting power that was completely beyond what one would expect from an amateur.

The entire body resonated, the mortal form trembled, and strands of light intertwined, absorbing the raging air currents from all directions.

Like a small sun rising and leaping out.

Release a powerful light!
It almost burst through the dome!

"What limit is this?"

"The Wushu Association's information is very clear: the four major restrictions."

Which four?

"I don't know. He's a successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy, and his specific information is strictly confidential..."

The audience members whispered and discussed among themselves.

Zhang Hai's Horizontal Cloud Hundred Strikes inflicted nearly 50% damage on the heavily armored Ox-type armor, which was quite powerful.

Unexpectedly, Qin Shi's aura was even stronger as soon as he stepped onto the stage!
From an outsider's perspective, he seems more like a full-time professional than Zhang Hai.

With just a punching stance, he was able to suppress the massive, armored ox and keep it firmly in place.

His body was like an extremely heavy object with an absurd mass and density, distorting space, pushing airflow, and creating a strong tidal wave.

Even with the Ugly Ox Armor in power mode, it couldn't move forward even half a step.

"Unbelievable! Brother Qin's skill can't even be considered amateur level, right?"
His overall vitality purity has long since exceeded the limit!

Xia Ying stared at Qin Shi's enlarged figure on the screen as if he were a monster.

There is a very clear and solid barrier between the amateur and professional levels.

This is the concept of the "purity" of vitality.

At the amateur level, most of the vitality is like mist or smoke, very illusory and difficult to condense.

Only by crossing the five watersheds can the "seeds" be conceived and nourish the flesh and blood.

Once you cross the professional level, that "seed" breaks through its shell and takes root throughout your body.

All nutrients are rapidly converted into nourishing and active "radiance".

This will lead to a significant increase and improvement in physical fitness!

"Tendons, bones, skin. The four limits of the physical body, he broke through three barriers, forcefully using his profound accumulation to make the seed of life sprout and break through the shell, plus the highest inheritance of the Southern Huang Martial Arts Academy, the Secret Manual of the Furnace of the Universe."

Xia Hong judged:
"Although Qin has not yet officially crossed the threshold of professional level, his vitality has already exceeded the 50% purity standard."

After the New Eastern Xia, the Supreme Research Institute held several conferences and even invited masters from various schools of thought to discuss the matter before finally setting the "purity standard" for vitality.

"No wonder the clan leader told us to come out and broaden our horizons. Only after participating in the top 100 competition did we realize how many geniuses there are in Hengzhou, it's like they're everywhere."

Xia Ying scratched his head. He was considered one of the most promising talents of the Gu ethnic group in the last hundred years.

However, compared to those on the main stage, the gap is indeed quite large.

Especially during the Qin Dynasty, without ever crossing over into a specialized field, they developed their vitality to a level of professional purity.

In the martial arts world of the old era, he would be considered a founding master who established a school of martial arts.

It will be written into books and hailed as a legend in the future.

"Sister, guess what stage of purity Brother Qin is at right now?"

Xia Ying asked curiously.

"The middle section of the second dimension, I suppose."

Xia Hong wasn't quite sure.

Her senses were usually very sharp, but they were difficult to use when facing Qin Shi.

The other person's spiritual level is quite high, like a deep and unfathomable ancient well.

"Tsk, what a prodigy! He's so discouraging, impossible to catch up with!"

Xia Ying was incredibly envious.

The purity of vitality can be roughly divided into several "dimensions".

The first dimension has three stages, each with a different name.

Traditional martial arts schools like to call it "breath state", "flowing mist state", or "vortex state".

The so-called "state" refers to the form of vitality.

From the initial "qi" guided by breathing, to the surging "smoke" like mist, and finally to the contracted and condensed "wind".

Different forms represent different levels of purity.

"The first dimension is the gaseous stage, where life force increases from thin to dense. The second dimension is the light stage, where life force increases from dim to dazzling."

Xia Hong roughly guessed that Qin Shi was in the second dimension, probably between the "firefly state" and the "starlight state".

"The Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy really hit the jackpot."

Yinghuang, sitting in the first row, pursed her lips slightly.

"Approximately amateur level, close to the level of a celestial being. Like a monster!"

Old Li also looked serious. He actually supported the side that didn't reconcile and wanted to resolve the problem.

However, after witnessing Qin Shi's potential and performance up close, his heart began to waver.

"The purity of this vitality is simply outrageous."

Old Li found it hard to understand; it seemed beyond his comprehension.

"Did he obtain some kind of divine material from a distant starry sea?"

Reaching the second dimension in terms of vitality purity is extremely difficult.

In the gaseous stage, it only needs to continuously absorb and condense.

It is abbreviated as "diligent practice".

However, in the light state stage, many factors must be considered, such as the quality of martial arts, the level of comprehension, and the potential of the mortal body.

The "firefly state" is characterized by a dim radiance, unable to achieve resonance.

Stars floated among the bones, like fireflies.

After operation, the increase was relatively small.

In its starlight state, it resembles beams of light that pierce through flesh and blood, penetrating the outside and releasing a noticeable brightness.

With the aid of martial arts, every move he makes possesses immense power.

As for the Sun-like state, it involves the complete transformation of the mortal body.

The vitality of flesh and blood is refined and transformed into a flowing light source, resulting in a significant and substantial improvement in both cultivation speed and efficiency.

"Otherwise, why do you think the family would agree to a reconciliation?"

Yinghuang smiled:

"In Fei Peng's simulation, the probability of him breaking through the seven major limits and reaching the end of the path is over 70%."

Currently, the top ten candidates for the new generation are only Yu Li, Long Danzi, Zhu Yun, and Zhu Xu, and they are only considered as 'seed players'.

But Qin Shi was different; he had a very good chance of becoming one of the Ten Heroes.

Old Li sighed, "Why was such an outstanding person chosen to inherit He Lan Chan's legacy?"

If it were Qi Wuxiang, or Kou Yunchao.

They even brought out the lineages of Yan Haishan and Ning Yuanhai.

It's better than taking over He Lanchan's mantle!
“Old Li, you’re too old-fashioned, just like the old folks in the family. You don’t understand that times will eventually progress and historical problems will have to be solved sooner or later.”

Yinghuang placed her hands on her knees and gently tapped them.

"The glory of the Nine Marshals cannot shine on Dongxia forever. Why is the concept of a new generation being mentioned repeatedly? Why are the rising stars of various administrations restarting their great expansion?"

You choose to ignore change...

Ying Huang's eyes remained fixed on Qin Shi from beginning to end. This first-order heir of the Ying clan seemed to be hoping to see the shadow of someone.

Seeing Young Master Huang's state, Lao Li had some doubts.

Could it be that the young master has taken a liking to the successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy?

Having followed the young master for a long time, he knew very well that the young master was extremely obsessed with "aesthetic objects".

Regardless of gender, as long as it contains a "beauty" that transcends the ordinary.

This made her extremely attractive to the young master.

……

"In the second stage, it feels like my body is being liberated."

Qin Shi maintained the standard posture for launching an attack. His body was like a sea of ​​light washing over his flesh and blood, gathering the power of his tendons, bones and blood, which flowed through his body like wild dragons.

He felt as if his mortal body was melting into the intense light, vibrating violently inch by inch, like a huge machine starting up and releasing terrifying power.

With just a simple push of the palm, the airflow exploded like hundreds or thousands of barrels of gunpowder, pressing down on the ox's armor!
"Has the purity of life force reached this level?"

Taijun, who had separated a wisp of consciousness to manipulate the biological armor, showed a look of surprise in his eyes.

Those eyes, brimming with an endless stream of data, subconsciously calculated Qin Shi's current combat strength.

1500……2300……4800……5000!

"It has surpassed the performance of a professional 9th ​​dan."

Tai Jun's stern face softened slightly. He manipulated the Ugly Ox Armor to withstand the powerful wind pressure like a tsunami and took out the Gravity Hammer.

hum!
The symbiotic energy core on his chest shone brightly, the gravitational field suddenly unfolded, and the hammer swung up fiercely!
It was as if a raging tide had reversed!

The thick, white airflow seemed to be cleaved open, and then the Ugly Ox Armored Beast squatted down, bending its legs and smashing through the impenetrable barrier!

The hard, armor-like keratin layer rubs against the air at such a high speed that it resembles a meteorite falling with bursts of light!
In an instant, a heavy and violent pressure rushed over, enough to crush steel into a pancake.

The gravity hammer slammed down!
Bang!

Qin Shi raised his arm, as if metal clashed, and the ear-piercing sound waves spread out, making the semi-transparent curtain wall crackle!
"hiss!"

Qin Shi gasped, his bones trembling as if struck by a giant hammer, sparks practically flying out.

Faced with the surprise attack of the Ugly Ox Armor, there were originally many ways to deal with it, but considering that this appearance was important and they had to make Lao Liang look good, Qin Shi decided to use the coolest fighting style!

The main arena suddenly shook, and the octagonal cage suspended in mid-air seemed about to collapse!

With one hand, Qin Shi caught the heavy hammer of the Ugly Ox Armor. His body sank, and the heavy force flowed from his mortal body to his feet. The thick ground, made of high-strength alloy, was pressed into several cracks!
"call!"

Qin Shi breathed a long sigh of relief. Despite the immense pressure from Pi Guan's ultimate attack, he finally managed to withstand the heavy blow from the Chou Niu Armor.

"Is this a human being?"

"Can flesh and blood withstand the attack of a gravity hammer?"

"My grass..."

The top 100 contestants were dumbfounded; the impact of this scene was so strong that it was truly astonishing.

To achieve the ability to physically withstand armored tanks and artillery fire through martial arts, one must be at least at the professional level of rank 5 or above.

The Ugly Ox Armor was originally a heavy armor type, not much inferior to a light tank. Under the sudden acceleration and impact, even an iron man would be smashed to pieces.

"Shouldn't this number be reduced?"

Zhang Hai's lips twitched.

"Don't be so sour, Lao Zhang. If you can break through the limits, you can give it a try too."

Zhou Yuanchen felt a surge of secret pleasure while simultaneously mocking him.

Finally, someone knows just how monstrous Qin Shi is.

In that case, one's defeat would seem reasonable.

"Those guys in Central City should understand by now that losing to Qin Shi isn't shameful! A supernova like me, who fought hard but unfortunately lost, is even more worthy of being nurtured!"

Zhou Yuanchen clenched his fists, wishing he could cheer Qin Shi on.

……

……

"Now it's my turn."

Qin Shi spread his five fingers wide and gripped the heavy hammer that was trying to smash down. The veins in his arm throbbed and his flesh bulged, stretching his haute couture dress open, causing the fabric to tear and fly everywhere.

With a few rips, the shirt was completely torn to shreds, and everyone saw that Qin Shi's skin had an unusual luster.

The massive, black, python-like veins throbbed and pulsed, and streams of molten heat erupted from the pores, swirling around the surface of the skin and flesh, which was a mix of gold and red, flowing like mercury, in sync with the rhythm of breathing, exuding ultimate power and beauty!

This scene caught Ying Huang's eye, making his eyes shine even brighter. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and lowered his head to hide the flutter in his handsome face.

Ka!

The hand that was resisting the gravity hammer tightened its grip, and beams of light pierced through the body. The body-cultivating furnace, which was running at its maximum, was as bright as the sun!

The overwhelming vitality crushed the air, and with the most ruthless and brutal means, it crushed the gravity hammer of the Ugly Ox Armor into pieces!
The moment the hammer exploded, Qin Shi's fist blasted out with terrifying force, compressing the airflow like a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier, creating tangible ripples.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the Ugly Ox Armor was struck, leaving it no room to dodge.

Bang!
In less than a fraction of a second, the Ugly Ox Armor slammed into the translucent curtain wall, leaving clear, spiderweb-like marks.

"Is this really the combat power that an amateur can possess?"

The same question popped into everyone's mind.

"It's just a specialized field, is it really that hard to cross over?"

Qin Shi stood in the arena, unleashing his potential for the first time without any restraint. The wind blew through his hair, and the cultivation furnace seemed to break through the shackles of his mortal body, its scorching heat boiling the surroundings.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Qin Shi took a step forward, his mind merging with his mortal body, unifying the four limits.

That threshold that blocks countless geniuses was crossed with ease.

Then, as if teleporting, his mortal body was pushed like a cannonball in front of the ugly ox armor, and he threw three punches in succession.

Boom boom boom!
The fist struck the ox's armor, but it vanished without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea!

Qin Shi raised his eyebrows. His offensive was like being stuck in a quagmire, blocked by layers of obstacles, making it difficult to unite into a cohesive force.

"Is this a defensive force field inherent in biological armor?"

Zhang Hai shouted excitedly.

Even after reaching the professional level, he could barely inflict less than 50% damage on the Ox Armor.

If Qin Shi confronts them head-on, he will defeat them.

Wouldn't I end up like Zhou Yuanchen, a defeated opponent?
"The energy core of the bio-armor can automatically generate a barrier that is absolutely impossible for anyone below the professional level to break..."

Xia Ying's heart, which had just settled, was now on edge again.

Biological armor was created as a killing machine for the battlefield, and it can almost be called a perfect embodiment of technological achievement.

Taijun brought it out more for testing purposes.

If Zhang Hai hadn't insisted on stepping forward, Brother Qin would probably have just gone through the motions to get the reward.

But now they must deliver a perfect performance that completely convinces everyone in order to quell all doubts.

"A defensive force field? Interesting."

Qin Shi's offensive was thwarted. His gaze sharpened, and he focused his mind on his inner vision, activating the moves he had previously copied.

It plays in the sea of ​​consciousness like an instructional video, becoming muscle memory and being engraved in the mortal body!
Boom boom boom boom——

Like a cannonball dropped, it explodes within the body, unleashing a terrifying power hidden within the mortal form.

Qin Shi raised his right arm high, his fist, with its five fingers clenched together, resembled a vortex, drawing in all the matter within the arena.

The energy fluctuations and life radiance merged and converged, forming an enormous luminous sphere that instantly engulfed the Ox's armor.

"Professional level? That's it?"

Zhang Hai seemed to have completely broken down. He had endured countless hardships to cross this threshold, and he had paid a heavy price in blood, sweat and tears to master the core-level inheritance of the Canglong Dojo, Hengyun Hundred Strikes.

"More than that. Don't you find the move he used to break through the Ugly Ox's armor's defensive force field familiar?"

Zhou Yuanchen was subtly rubbing salt into Zhang Hai's wounds.

"Horizontal Cloud Hundred Strikes?"

Zhang Hai's eyes lost all light, and he stood there blankly, like a petrified statue.

"Poor child. Enjoy this wonderful experience of having your Dao heart shattered by a demon!"

Zhou Yuanchen put his hands in his pockets and walked away, satisfied.

The octagonal cage suspended in mid-air vibrated, swayed, and sank downwards.

If Taijun hadn't raised his hand in time to support the main arena, the entire arena would have been destroyed!
The cracked curtain wall finally shattered into pieces, and thick smoke billowed and surged, obscuring the tall figure.

When the dust settled, the heavily armored Ugly Ox Armor was completely destroyed, and the remaining energy core was dull and lifeless.

Qin Shi, the only one still standing, smiled as he looked at the large swarm of drones broadcasting the news.

His domineering presence, which had been confined to the professional level, suddenly vanished, and he returned to the amateur level.

"He broke through to the Specialist level, and then jumped back?"

The top 100 contestants have once again defied expectations. Can prodigies really do whatever they want?
What do you consider the professional barrier to be?
"It's wonderful."

Yinghuang clapped and cheered, as if she were enjoying a perfect performance.

"His astonishing comprehension is like He Lanchan's. His overwhelming numerical superiority over others of the same level is very similar to Qi Wuxiang's."

"Among the Ten Outstanding Individuals, the extraordinary qualities of two leading figures are concentrated in one person—truly a stroke of luck!"

(End of this chapter)