Cosmic Demon

Chapter 216 Advancing to Infant Body, Yinghuang's Sincerity!
When Qin Shi returned to the initial stage, his body felt vaguely empty.

The cultivation furnace operates at its peak, the radiance of life bursts forth, and the divine will merges seamlessly with the mortal body…

Let him transcend the barriers of his professional field and ascend to an indescribably wonderful level!

The feeling of a terrifying, destructive power surging within one's body is truly captivating.

"To go head-to-head with a professional-level expert... this performance should convince everyone and shut up the other people's complaints."

Qin Shi let out a soft sigh, maintaining a calm expression and a powerful image.

He stood tall and proud, full of vigor, facing the swarm of drones broadcasting the message over a wide area.

"This guy knows how to make a good film."

Zhou Yuanchen couldn't help but grin. Against the backdrop of the dilapidated arena after the dust had settled and the nearly ruined biological armor, the young man stood tall and straight under the sky.

This scene is destined to be shared by major online platforms and become a classic photo circulating in Hengzhou.

"Qin's performance is always amazing."

Tai Jun paid no attention to the damaged Ox Armor with its energy core intact. With a flick of his robe, he walked up to Qin Shi.

"Among all the 'geniuses' registered in Hengzhou, your six-dimensional attributes are the most perfect and balanced, and you are simply impeccable."

Every time Qin Shi was stared at by this active consciousness that essentially dominated Hengzhou, he felt a strange sense of being completely naked and having no secrets whatsoever.

Fortunately, he had already cultivated his mind to the nascent stage of a sacred embryo, and was able to conceal his mental fluctuations.

Otherwise, given this Thai man's abilities, reading his "mind" would be no difficult task.

"You flatter me, Lord Taijun. I have a long road ahead of me and much room for improvement."

Qin Shi took the coat handed to him by his third senior sister, Yu Weiwei, and dressed himself properly before speaking seriously.

"He remains humble in victory and keeps his composure. In all my years of overseeing various aspects of work in Hengzhou, I have never seen a rising star as outstanding as Qin."

Taijun's simple face revealed a hint of satisfaction:

"I believe the Governor will be very pleased. Hengzhou's revitalization urgently needs pillars of society. Qin, you must shoulder the responsibility, take on the mission, and set a good example."

With just a few words, the status, position, and treatment of individuals after the Qin Dynasty were determined.

In short, it boils down to six words: leaders of the new generation!
Zhang Hai, whose Dao heart was shattered, was numb to this outcome.

No matter how arrogant or haughty he is.

His record of catching a heavy hammer with his bare hands and taking on a professional-level opponent is right before our eyes.

We can't just pretend we're blind!
"Old Zhang, don't be discouraged. Losing to a prodigy is only natural."

Zhou Yuanchen leaned closer and said.

"Someone like me who can fight him to a standstill is one in a million."

Zhang Hai's face twitched as he gritted his teeth and glared at his mortal enemy:

"You think you're even worthy of being his equal? ​​Stop trying to piggyback on his fame!"

Then he felt that this sounded like praise for Qin Shi, and his face darkened even more.

"Heh, I haven't even stepped onto the stage yet, what makes you think I'm inferior to Qin Shi?"

Zhou Yuanchen said proudly.

"Anyone can talk big, let's see who has the guts to take on that hunting-type Tiger Armor one-on-one!"

Zhang Hai squinted, as if waiting to see what would happen.

"Yes, but not necessary."

Zhou Yuanchen shook his head.

“True strength doesn’t come easily. I don’t need to say more; the performance of the Great Expansion Movement will prove everything.”

Zhang Hai clenched his fists. This guy's shamelessness was even more infuriating than his own.

However, no one paid attention to their bickering.

The supernova who used to attract attention wherever he went has now been relegated to a supporting role.

After the smoke cleared, Taijun asked again:

"There are two bio-armored suits left. Anyone interested in taking on the challenge?"

Qin Shi looked at the Shadow Type - Rat and the Hunting Type - Tiger.

He suddenly thought of one of the achievements on the monument panel.

So he said:
"I think it's worth a try."

Tai Jun's eyes revealed a strange look, as if he hadn't expected Qin Shizhen to agree.

The remaining two bio-armored suits are not easy to deal with.

Do you need time to recover your strength?

Tai Jun asked.

"Need not."

Qin Shi said:

"I'm going to try a different approach this time."

He walked toward two different types of biological armor, and his spiritual power spread out.

The achievement characteristics of the [Iron People] are activated, and the lines of consciousness extend from the sea of ​​consciousness, directly piercing through the Rat and Tiger.

This feeling is wonderful, as if one's own thoughts have entered a deep and vast ocean of data.

Then, Qin Shi saw the energy cores of the two biological armors, Zi Rat and Yin Tiger.

Rooted in the most basic layer, it records the "command interface" for startup and operation.

It's clearly presented before my eyes!

"Is this the 'talent' bestowed upon the Ironborn by the Gear Emperor?"

Qin Shi finally understood why the Iron People's Rebellion, which occurred in the middle of the empire, dealt a heavy blow to the ancient Eastern Xia, which ruled over most of the Milky Way.

The Iron People received the blessing of the Gear Emperor, granting them access to all mechanical creations through their mental powers. They were able to alter commands and seize control.

Even when the Empire sends out large-scale troops to suppress the rebellion, the results are often minimal, allowing the Ironborn to grow stronger. Not to mention the existence of the Gear Emperor, which prevents the Empire from using a devastating attack that could destroy planets.

"Ok?"

Tai Jun frowned, realizing something was wrong. He dispersed his consciousness to attach to the biological armor, only to find that the energy cores of the Rat and Tiger had been destroyed.

He could only let Qin Shi walk up to him, and saw the other party stretch out his hands and gently press them on the surface of the bio-armor.

Crack!

The Rat and Tiger seemed to malfunction instantly, and with two thuds, they bowed their heads and knelt down.

"What method is this?"

Qin Shi's actions, coupled with the paralysis of the bio-armor, once again caused an uproar among the audience.

Even Xia Hong, who had the most experience, couldn't figure out how Qin Shi did it.

"Divine methods?"

She guessed uncertainly.

In the past, one school of martial arts went against the grain, studying divine intent and exploring its wondrous applications.

"Mechanical approach?"

Yinghuang braced her elbow against the armrest, a look of confusion in her eyes.

Two suits of biological armor were dealt with so easily?

The only one in the entire scene who knew what had happened was probably Tai Jun, who actually ruled Hengzhou.

A hint of surprise flashed in those deep eyes, then subsided like a gentle ripple, returning to tranquility.

"Qin is not only a man of body and soul, working in parallel, but also understands the 'control and change' principle of mechanical methods."

Tai Jun uttered a word of praise, but said nothing more.

Instead, he waved his hand, as if teleporting through space.

The group returned to the banquet hall, where the lights were soft and bright, and melodious music flowed, as if the fierce battle just now was merely a dream.

"I believe no one will object to this divine crystal being handed over to you."

Tai Jun took out a rare resource that resembled an emerald.

"Thank you, Lord Taijun."

Qin Shi accepted it with both hands to show his respect.

The moment he came into contact with this substance, he felt a soft, viscous aura invade his body, stimulating his flesh and blood, making it unusually active. "The Governor will surely be delighted to see you."

Tai Jun raised his hand and patted Qin Shi on the shoulder, then turned into a shower of light and dissipated.

The banquet tonight has officially come to an end with the departure of Lord Taijun.

Qin Shi avoided the intense gazes of the crowd, preemptively dodging the impending flood of social engagements and attempts to curry favor.

He went outside into the corridor alone. The night wind blew, and the green plants swayed and rustled.

The divine crystal held in the palm of my hand shone brightly, continuously releasing energy factors.

The monument panel devours everything, rapidly filling the growth progress bar to its maximum.

Qin Shi watched silently as the round-headed, pointed-eared creature, resembling a small pom-pom, gradually grew larger, swelling up to become even more pink and plump in just a few minutes.

[Development Stage: Embryo]

Progress: 100%

[Has it broken through?]

As the light of the emerald-green divine crystal gradually dimmed, the monument's panel seemed to be ignited, emitting an extremely dazzling pure white color.

The numerous achievements are like stars floating in the sky, each one being melted down and refined, flowing with extraordinary colors.

Qin Shi quietly accepted the tremendous changes and absorbed the massive amount of information flooding into his mind.

"After the embryo, there is the 'infant'?"

The Monument panel automatically "updated" from a semi-transparent data interface to a new look with a black iron hue.

The achievements are listed below in order of their progress.

"It seems like there's nothing particularly special about it."

Qin Shi raised his eyebrows and used a precious divine crystal to feed the little fluff ball.

The result was simply that the other person grew up and became a chubby pink dumpling?

Isn't this a huge loss?
[Infant Body]

[Exclusive Achievement: Life Magnetic Field]

[Characteristics: Sensing magnetic field fluctuations of life forms within a 50-meter radius, including their emotions and threat levels; and evolving the strength of the magnetic field by absorbing external energy; after several evolutions, an adaptive body is unlocked.]

[To be unlocked: Adaptive Body]

[To be unlocked: Energy Transformation]

Qin Shi swept his gaze across the brand-new monument panel, using his mind to touch the [Life Magnetic Field] achievement characteristic.

He closed his eyes and entered a completely new state of perception.

Unlike sight and hearing, it is slightly different from the reflection of the soul.

I felt as if I had become part of the depths of this world, whether on a micro or macro level.

They can all be easily sensed!
Within a 50-meter radius, countless, curved "lines" appeared in the sea of ​​consciousness.

They grow in clusters and clumps, overlapping and influencing each other, like an infinitely vast ocean.

"This must be a magnetic field."

Qin Shi sensed different magnetic fields of varying sizes, some dim, some bright, some subtle, and some expansive.

Immediately afterwards, he discovered that when he activated the Body Refinement Furnace, light surged forth from within his entire body.

The external magnetic field will be disturbed, just like countless fishing lines being cast into the sea, extracting strands of energy.

“Even a heavily fortified place like Central City can draw upon free energy from outside the material world.”

Qin Shi was pleasantly surprised. He had felt that the Great Rift Valley was a very suitable place for cultivation when he went there to participate in the Top 100 competition.

Once back in the Tai'an metropolitan area, it's like being rooted in barren soil; the efficiency of the cultivation technique slows down considerably, making it unable to obtain more nutrients.

"There is still much room for development in the life magnetic field."

Qin Shi opened his palm and fiddled with the invisible and intangible magnetic lines of force, and an invisible "field" emanated, covering the surrounding area for dozens of meters.

"This might be my area of ​​expertise. If the extracted characteristic is 'magnetic field,' that would be great; it has huge potential for the future!"

Qin Shi was somewhat satisfied when suddenly, a ball of magnetic field, as hot and violent as a giant fireball, "intruded" in.

He instinctively turned around and saw a handsome young man, dressed in fine clothes, with red hair reaching his waist.

They seem like elves who stepped out of mythology.

"Ying Huang, the first-order successor of the Ying family."

The handsome young man introduced himself, his every move exuding elegance.

He is clearly a noble young man from an extraordinary family.

"Qin, it's really not easy to see you."

he said with a smile.

"Should I call him Young Master Huang, or Mr. Ying?"

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow.

Through his life magnetic field, he could easily sense that this first-order successor of the Ying family was probably at around the second stage of the professional level.

Furthermore, its vitality is extremely pure, and it has already moved beyond the light state stage, transforming into the crystalline state stage of the third dimension.

This is the ultimate sublimation of vitality, concentrated and condensed, like clusters of crystals refracting light.

"Either is fine. But I hope Qin can be relaxed and not feel constrained."

You traversed two paths, demonstrating a high level of spiritual cultivation, and were fully aware that I came with good intentions.

Yinghuang smiled and looked at Qin Shi with genuine admiration.

"That's fine."

Qin Shi nodded.

"Old Ying, just say what's on your mind. There's no need for us to beat around the bush."

Old Ying?

Ying Huang's lips twitched; this was truly the first time someone had addressed him like that.

"The Ying family is not the same as Ying Lin. I think Qin understands this as well."

The Nine Surnames originated from the founders of the New Eastern Xia Dynasty. They are like vines, clinging to the most magnificent tree in the Milky Way.

Perhaps one day, someone will be able to cut through the tangled web of vines and damage the side branches.

But to completely eradicate them, the big trees must be knocked down as well.

You and I both know this is impossible.

Qin Shi remained silent and did not offer any opinion on the matter.

"Your potential and growth are evident to me and others."

Yinghuang said seriously:

"Therefore, reconciliation is the best outcome. The Ying family is not afraid of making enemies with any genius; even He Lanchan could not defeat the Nine Clans."

The brilliance of the first generation of ten heroes was dazzling, but compared to the nine families who shared the fate of the nation, they were still like fireflies.

Of course, Qin, please don't misunderstand, these words are by no means a threat.

I'm simply stating a fact.

Qin remained silent.

His life force continuously sensed Yinghuang.

"Based on my observations of you these past few days, I think you are a man of action, and coincidentally, I am not one to make empty promises."

Yinghuang's face was gentle, and her tone was confident:
"Qin, you will soon see my sincerity."

Qin Shi tilted his head and asked:
"Shouldn't this be a sign of the Ying family's sincerity?"

This time, it was Yinghuang's turn to remain silent.

He smiled and said:

"Life's journey is long, the sea of ​​stars is vast, and the scenery is boundless."

I've seen countless geniuses, but the one I have the highest expectations for right now is you.

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow. He did indeed sense that this first-order successor of the Ying family harbored some strange affection for him.

Yinghuang kept her hands in her pockets and spoke very softly:
"I firmly believe that the world belongs to a new generation, and a wave of innovation is brewing, which will sooner or later sweep outdated and obsolete things into the corners of history."

Qin Shi felt a chill run down his spine, inexplicably recalling what Senior Sister Yu had mentioned about the Revival Society.
(End of this chapter)