Cosmic Demon

Chapter 225 First Meeting with Yu Li: His Radiant Charm!
The power boxing gloves hummed, activating at 100% high power, with pale blue arcs of electricity leaping and bouncing, releasing rings of dazzling, tangible light.

Even though the high-strength glass blocked out most of the noise from Zhou Yuanchen and Zhang Hai, who were in the observation room, they could still clearly feel the enormous impact of the meteorite collision.

The terrifying airflow crashed against the glass wall like waves, and although it did not cause any obvious damage, it still made people unconsciously back away.

The two divine mechs, resembling mountain giants locked in hand-to-hand combat, would have had enough devastation to destroy large areas of the city if placed in an urban area.

"The earth shook! No wonder the ancients described the Divine Machine Battle Group as heavenly soldiers and generals descending to earth, with the power to burn mountains and boil seas, and to split the sky and shatter the earth!"

Zhou Yuanchen couldn't help but gasp. He suddenly felt that the path of martial arts was so insignificant. Even a strong person who had entered a professional field would not be able to fight against a proper military-grade divine armor.

"You call yourself a new martial arts practitioner, yet you're so old-fashioned. Seventy percent of the pilots in the Divine Machine Squadron of the battle group are new martial arts practitioners."

Zhang Hai chuckled, a look of anticipation appearing in his eyes; the Hengzhou Great Expansion Movement was about to begin in full swing.

At that time, perhaps I will also be able to wield the Divine Machine and dominate the world!

Thinking of this, he seemed to understand something, and thought to himself:

"No wonder this guy is in such a hurry to get his military pilot's license! The Governor's Office must have tipped him off behind the scenes and is making preparations in advance so he can make a big splash and become a role model for publicity!"

Zhang Hai gritted his teeth, deeply resenting that he had not gained the appreciation and attention of the Governor's Office.

Boom!
Qin Shi made rapid progress. The intense light from the cultivation furnace absorbed by his entire body made the entire Guardian series of divine mechs seem to merge with him, with no operational obstacles whatsoever.

With 100% accuracy, he can even execute the Wind Fist style moves!
Remove the power boxing gloves; complex components loosen!
With its five fingers clasped together, the Divine Machine Armor also gripped the giant mechanical hand tightly!
Snap, snap!
Their thick, pillar-like knuckles were clenched together, assuming an offensive stance.

As the "fist eye" of the Hundred Forms Refinement Technique was formed, a violent surge of energy erupted, as if swallowed by a whale!
It transformed into an incredibly thick and majestic cloud!
"Hold!"

Xu Que, who was about to announce that Qin Shi had passed the exam, lost his temper and swore.

Pilot the divine armor and master the secret fighting techniques of the martial arts path.

This is the level that a third-level military pilot can reach!
At the First Military Academy in Hengzhou, students who graduate with a perfect score in just the mecha piloting course can even be hired as instructors, let alone get a perfect score!
"Does he really have no prior record of piloting a Shenji (a type of magical aircraft)?"

Xu Que was somewhat unwilling to believe it.

“I’ve checked, and we’ve definitely never had any contact with him. Instructor Xu, don’t forget, Qin comes from Jiuchang Street in the Tai’an metropolitan area. The educational environment he received simply didn’t provide the necessary conditions.”

The security department staff were quite certain.

"Quickly announce the approval! Damn! They'll blow up the entire field in a second..."

Xu Que slammed his palm on the control panel, and a voice came from the speaker:

"Alright, alright! Full marks on the test! Student, please stop!"

Qin Shi's poised attack paused abruptly, and he sighed regretfully:

"What a pity. I was planning to start the second phase to see how much the Divine Armor could boost our combat power."

boom!
The Divine Armor, which had been fully activated, with its more than 100,000 complex components, suddenly trembled and instantly stopped its punching motion, returning to a sculpted and quiet standing position.

The transition from movement to stillness truly surprised everyone.

To achieve this level of unimaginable precision, one would need at least hundreds of real-world training sessions!
These are impressive stats that only ace pilots can achieve!

"Give him the qualification certificate! Tell him to stop taking the exam! If he keeps taking it, I'll start to doubt whether all the lessons I took at the military academy were a waste of time!"

Xu Que's face was full of a look of being hit hard and on the verge of collapse. He waved his hand and planned to make a copy of today's video so that those arrogant young pilots in the academy could see what a real ace was!

"Instructor Xu, you've certified that student Qin possesses the ability to pilot a military-grade super machine, is that right?"

"I asked the security officer."

"Nonsense! He's practically become one with that elite-class armored mech! The precision and fluidity of his maneuvers are something even I would struggle to achieve! If he doesn't have the ability to pilot a military-grade mech, then what am I!"

Xu Que seemed to have lost his temper and replied irritably.

"Okay, thank you for your oversight. I'll make sure the procedure is correct."

The security officer smiled and said that he did not take Xu Que's bad attitude to heart.

These pilots from the First Military Academy have been the "elite" among all military branches since the day the Divine Armor was introduced.

Seeing Xu Que's flushed and uncomfortable appearance, the staff of the Security Department were secretly pleased.

What a load of rubbish! A top student from a military academy! What's with all the arrogance?!

"I hope I'll have the chance to drive you again next time."

Qin Shi reluctantly left the core chamber. His life force seemed to have been refined, his radiance became brighter, and the activity of his flesh and blood was more active and boiling. Every cell was conveying a desire, which in turn formed a "hunger".

After inspecting the scene, the third senior sister, Yu Weiwei, who was traveling with him, quietly appeared in front of Qin Shi and handed him a can of level 5 energy liquid.

"Senior Sister Yu, has Master Zhang passed the Divine Machine pilot qualification test? What level is it?"

While chugging down his drink, Qin Shi mumbled a question.

“My master has never studied it systematically. Our martial arts path is not a mechanical one, so we are not very interested in things like ‘receiving the same frequency,’ ‘increasing the matching degree,’ or ‘forty-two sets of tactical movements.’”

Yu smiled slightly.

"what?"

Qin Shi was taken aback.

In that case, wouldn't Old Zhang be driving without a license?

"Martial arts paths all rely on fate to choose divine armor; the battle group system is not suitable for them. In the words of the military academy instructors, 'Those barbaric warriors are too unrefined; they don't even bother with foreplay, they just use their life force to brutally seize control!'"

As Yu Weiwei continued, she became slightly embarrassed.

"Junior Brother Qin, you've broken the tradition of piloting divine machines through the martial arts path. If Eighth Junior Sister were here, she would definitely praise you as the most skilled pilot in the martial arts path and the most capable martial artist in the mechanical path."

Qin Shi finished a can of level 5 energy liquid and was still not satisfied.

After finishing driving, his cultivation furnace was empty, as if it had been hollowed out by the machine spirit.

I haven't felt this way in a long time.

"Won't Dongxia investigate me for driving this super machine without a license?"

Qin Shi was fixated on this question.

"My master is the head of the dojo, clad in armor and armed, with no taboos. He can kill without breaking the law, let alone without a license."

Fish tilted his head slightly and said.

what!
Is a dojo license more important than a driver's license?
Did I take the exam for nothing?!

Qin Shi's thoughts wandered, and he turned to look at the dark, divine aircraft of the Guard series.

Men always have special feelings about their first time.

"I don't know if I'll be able to drive you again in the future."

After receiving the military-grade pilot qualification certificate issued at lightning speed, Qin Shi waved as if to say goodbye.

After he left the training ground, the instructors and students from the military academy prepared to clean up the mess.

They need to repair these divine armors and then drive them back to the academy.

About forty minutes later, Xu Que stared blankly at the divine mech armor that Qin Shi had piloted, and gritted his teeth, saying:
"Why is it refusing my login? I've tried everything to appease the machine, but nothing works!"

Desperate questions echoed across the training ground!
The Divine Machine Armor remained unmoved.

It seemed to fall silent.

……

……

A few days passed in the blink of an eye. Apart from continuing to focus on his cultivation and completing his daily training, Qin Shi also sparred with Zhou Yuanchen, Yan Ren, and others to hone his fighting style.

Occasionally, he also has to endure the "torture" from his third senior sister, Yu Weiwei, and be pulled into the mental space to improve his meditation skills.

In short, life is very fulfilling.

"Brother Huo, what's the deal with operating a personal social media account?"

Qin Shi, holding the "Hengzhou Supernova Development Plan" from the Governor's Office, walked up to Holman.

He could understand the earlier statements about "cooperating with media interviews" and "maintaining an excellent image with no bad habits." But the later statements became more and more outrageous, such as "conducting background checks on potential partners" and "contacting a professional public relations team immediately if photographed by paparazzi or if indecent photos are released to the public."

Holvin wasn't surprised; almost every administrative new star had similar requirements for supernovae with the potential to become supernovas.

First, it's about image building; second, it's about publicity; and finally, it's about emphasizing both personal character and potential development.

For the new generation to gain public recognition and nationwide popularity, they need to be like the rising sun.

We must ensure "perfection" in every aspect!
Yu Li did this very well.

"Take photos and share your life whenever you have time. If you find it troublesome, you can give the account to Teacher Lin or someone else to manage."

Holvin said.

"It's not easy to get the support funds for the central city either."

Qin Shi complained, took out his phone to take a picture of today's lunch, and then captioned it—

"Happy days are always too short. I think I will never forget this time in the city center. For the rest of my life, I will ride my dreams like a young man with a sword!"

Ding!
release!

Rich in pictures and text!

Qin Shi put away his mobile phone with satisfaction.

Almost instantly after the post was published, thanks to the official promotion from the Central City, a large number of "fans" flooded in, paying attention and replying.

In just a few minutes, it gained 100,000 followers, and the number is still increasing at an astonishing rate.

"Tsk, the ultimate goal of martial arts is to become an idol."

Qin Shi felt a complex mix of emotions, a strange sense of lament from a traditionalist about the "collapse of social order and morality in modern society."

"Xiao Qin, if you have any friends to see or things to tell us on our special train tonight, hurry up. After the Great Expedition, you might be going to the front lines..."

Holvin began to speak.

"The front lines, huh?"

Qin Shi remarked that Hengzhou Xinxing had a large area of ​​polluted territory that had not been cleaned up, allowing numerous creatures to multiply and thrive, thus forming many Netherworld rifts.

These areas must be "reclaimed" and cleared of significant pollution before fortified cities or outposts can be built.

"The new generation yearns for honors and achievements."

Qin Shi smiled and said that the Great Expansion Movement would surely give rise to a group of young, full-time professionals.

The stars of Hengzhou are shining brightly once again, and people like Zhou Yuanchen and Zhang Hai must be feeling quite pressured.

"Let's buy some local specialties to take back with us, for our eldest sister, youngest brother, Master Zhang, Master Liang, and the senior brothers and sisters from the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy."

Oh, and we should also bring one for Teacher Lin and Sister Yun…

Qin Shi counted on his fingers and realized that the trunk could be filled with all the bags and packages.

He ran to the room where his third senior sister, Yu Weiwei, was meditating and invited her:

"Senior sister has protected me for many days, and I would like to express my gratitude. Would you do me the honor of going shopping together?"

The fish tilted its body slightly to the side, revealing its beautiful curves.

A smile played on her lips:
"Okay."

……

……

The Crescent Shopping Mall, located in the central city, occupies a vast area.

Qin Shi, carrying large and small bags, looked at Yu Weiwei, who was still eager to continue shopping, and asked hesitantly:

"Senior sister, you've already bought seven kitchen knives, five sets of cutlery, and twelve sets of spatulas... How about we continue next time?"

He never expected that Yu Weiwei's shopping impulse would be so strong, and once it was aroused, it would become uncontrollable.

To everyone's surprise, the place this third senior sister liked to shop at most wasn't the colorful clothes or jewelry and bags. As soon as she entered the mall, she went straight to the kitchenware section, wishing she could take everything with her.

"so be it."

Yu Weiwei felt a little regretful and slowly shifted her gaze away from the eighth kitchen knife.

"Thank you, Junior Brother Qin. I haven't had such a happy shopping experience in a long time."

Qin Shi held a kitchen knife in his left hand, a spatula in his right, and carried a clattering array of bowls, chopsticks, knives, forks, teapots, and teacups on his back.

He forced a smile and said:

"As long as you're happy, senior sister."

The champion of the top 100 competition in Hengzhou still ended up as his senior's handbag carrier.

I should have called out Lao Zhou or Xiao Yan.

It can also help share the burden.

"Is he Qin Shi?"

In the rest area on the upper floor of the Crescent Shopping Mall, Yu Li, dressed in loose sportswear and exuding youthful energy, looked down.

"Yes, it's him!"

Chen Cai'er nodded vigorously.

"He managed to overcome such a difficult path; he is truly extraordinary. The seven limits of physical body are a perfect path to advancement that has been passed down from ancient times to the present."

Yu Li's eyes were clear and bright, as if they contained a sharp light, without the slightest hint of it. A wisp of aura, like smoke and mist, swirled in the air, passing through the vast crowd and traversing the long space, heading towards Qin Shi.

Snapped!
An explosion suddenly erupted in the air!
Qin Shi's brow twitched, and a subtle ripple spread through his sea of ​​consciousness.

His spirit resided within his inner vision, in the nascent state of the Holy Embryo, which allowed him to quickly detect that subtle anomaly.

"Spying on me? Or is he a master of martial arts?"

Qin Shi lifted his eyelids, his eyes shining like bright stars, like cold lightning flashing across the sky.

The opponent's energy was instantly locked, like a lit fuse, quickly igniting and biting back.

laugh!
With a flick of his finger, the faint aura emanating from his life force rose like a wisp of smoke and vanished into nothingness.

Interrupt Qin Shi's reverse locking.

"The manipulation of qi by the old martial arts school is truly exquisite. It makes me look like I'm just showing off my limited skills in front of an expert."

Yu Li stood on a high place with his hands in his pockets.

His gaze looked down and met Qin Shi's cold eyes.

For no apparent reason, the air around them became thick and viscous, like the dark clouds gathering before a storm, creating a hot and stuffy, uncomfortable feeling.

Chen Cai'er thought so, and a fine layer of sweat seeped from her forehead and cheeks.

She tried to speak, but the words stuck in her throat, and she couldn't get them out for a long time.

"Such a pretentious act. Looks like he's the guy Teacher Lin mentioned."

Qin Shi, carrying large and small bags, stopped, causing the cultivation furnace to operate unconsciously, and the life magnetic field to circulate in perfect harmony.

This was the first time he had met this top person of his generation.

Yu Li!

"The young man was full of vigor and unwilling to give up."

Yu Li raised his eyebrows, and the wispy strands of hair that clung to his forehead and temples seemed to be blown upwards by a gentle breeze.

Two prodigies, as the world calls them, exchanged glances and thoughts, their energy clashing.

It looked as if two giant dragons, one black and one white, were fighting in mid-air, their claws and teeth flying and their scales bristling.

Neither of them would give in!
(End of this chapter)