Cosmic Demon

Chapter 231 The Fire Seed Preliminary List: Martial Arts Surpassing SSS Level!

Mo Zhenting held considerable prestige within the Wind Scythe Army.

The Seventh Battle Group has always been negatively regarded as a "base camp for pampered soldiers." Most of the soldiers serving there come from the Southwest Union or the Nine Clans, and there is no shortage of troublemakers.

But ever since Mo Zhenting entered the Seventh Battle Group, successfully passed the selection of elite soldiers in the sergeant system, and advanced to the rank of senior officer, leading the troops, the soldiers under his command have been completely subdued and obedient to an unbelievable degree.

This is one of the reasons why Mo Zhenting is valued by the division headquarters.

He possesses the talent of a general.

The Wind Sickle Army has participated in large-scale battles in recent years and has performed exceptionally well.

Almost every time, they managed to achieve the greatest results with the least casualties.

Especially in the two major exercises in the Beidou Starfield and the encirclement battle in coordination with the Great Expedition, the Wind Scythe Sequence Army led by Mo Zhenting won first place in both.

In addition, this young general who is a sure thing to be promoted to division commander has also crossed the paths of martial arts and spiritual energy, and is very likely to step into the grandmaster realm and break through the Heavenly Gate.

This is a huge plus.

Therefore, it is extremely popular.

He can be considered a rising star of the Seventh Warband.

He was deeply admired and respected by the middle-ranking soldiers.

"The grandmaster who is in charge of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy is not here, which is a good opportunity."

Mo Zhenting tapped his fingers habitually. He had heard that the successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy had refused to serve the four major national powers.

If Xin Dongxia wants to reach the top and stand at the pinnacle of the stars, it is destined to rely on the support and cultivation of powerful forces. The four national representative academic cliques are the war groups, the military is the battle group, and there are also the Nine Clans and other super enterprises with national names.

In short, these are several major obstacles that ambitious people cannot avoid. Without choosing to rely on or align themselves with these obstacles, it will be difficult to overcome them.

If Qin Shi refused to establish a government with the four major powers, then he didn't have many options left.

"The vanguard of the battle group, huh?"

Mo Zhenting pondered that Qin Shi's overall qualities should make it easy for him to pass the battle group selection.

Whether they can be included as elite troops and enter the regular army is another matter.

As everyone knows, the battlefield is the least suitable place to realize the potential of martial arts.

Even the most monstrous genius, thrown into a trench amidst flying artillery fire, appears as insignificant as dust in the face of the endless stream of summoned creatures.

This is one of the reasons why graduates of Southwest Associated University tend to look down on other universities.

They believe that vitality stats and potential ratings are all meaningless.

Only through tempering in blood and fire can elite soldiers possess true value.

“Commander Mo, I need to remind you that Qin, a student from the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy, has just been included in the ‘Torch Seed Pre-selection List’ of Hengzhou.”

Hera thought for two seconds, as if she had retrieved relevant information from the database:

"According to the constitution of New East Xia, all targets selected for the 'Tomb Raiders Preliminary List' must be strictly protected, and any intentional act of harm will invite the court's deep intervention."

Mo Zhenting's tapping fingers suddenly stopped, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.

He originally planned to send his adjutant, Song, to the Tai'an metropolitan area to assess Qin Shi.

Let's see how strong the top-ranked player in the Hengzhou Top 100 Tournament is compared to the soldiers of the Seventh Battle Regiment, and also dampen the arrogance of that successor of the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy.

"The shortlist for the Flame Seed selection..."

Mo Zhenting raised his hand and rubbed his temples. The mad dogs in the courtroom were even more troublesome than the military disciplinary office.

Moreover, once selected for the torch relay list, individuals receive extremely high priority.

If a conflict were to break out, it would be detrimental to oneself.

"never mind."

Mo Zhenting shook his head.

"With the Great Expansion Movement imminent, we must not let it affect the implementation of Hengzhou's major policies and strategies."

Hera agreed.

The court's rules of procedure are governed solely by the fundamental constitution.

Often, problems arise within the battle group.

The courts can even bypass military tribunals and carry out purges directly.

Therefore, most of the battle group officers were unwilling to associate with these mad dogs.

That means endless over-investigation and grueling interrogations.

"I really look forward to seeing which path this young talent, who rejected offers from the four major national universities, will take."

Mo Zhenting whispered, a strange look in his eyes.

He had mixed feelings about the prodigy from the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy.

It's as if I'm seeing a ghost that once suffocated me, returning to the human world.

……

……

"Shocking! The successor of the Southern Huang Martial Arts Academy, a super genius from Hengzhou! Because he has never been defeated, he is now seeking to be challenged online! Openly recruiting professional-level masters!"

Two days later, Qin Shi saw the news from the "Shocking News Department" and almost spat out his energy liquid.

"What unscrupulous media! The allure of journalism is something you can't escape no matter where you go."

Qin Shi calmed himself down. This development was within his expectations. It was easy to deduce his identity from the publicly available information, which was why he deliberately used the cracked version to create a new identity.

“Geniuses of the 'sun' level are truly under the spotlight, and their every move is brought into the public eye.”

Qin Shi gradually realized the change in his identity. After returning from the central city, he was no longer an insignificant figure who was ignored by everyone.

He began to have what is known as "influence".

This may be the true meaning of "scorching sun".

Geniuses at this level radiate light and heat like celestial stars.

Wherever they are, they are dazzling presences that cannot be ignored.

"I hope to catch a few powerful figures. My stats are my biggest advantage and my strongest defense."

I must break through this barrier before I can step into the new territory I've been anticipating.

Qin Shi drank the sealed jar of energy liquid.

The eldest sister, Qin Xiao, and the youngest sister, Qin Lan, brought their gifts.

The former was very satisfied with the multifunctional mechanical war dog, which could guard the house and also come in handy when going on long trips in the future.

The latter received a large stack of professional books and exam question sets on mechanical engineering, and his feelings were rather complicated. He said "Thank you, brother" through gritted teeth.

"It's time to take the supplements I bought for Lao Liang over."

In the Qin Dynasty, the principle of gift-giving was to distribute gifts equally among all people. Unfortunately, Old Zhang was away on a long trip in his Divine Machine, so we can only wait for him to return to "show our filial piety".

Let's try to win over Lao Liang first, and see if we can get some more of Hong Sheng's teachings.

Qin Shi drove to the eastern suburbs of Dangyang, where the inspection department provided him with a Tomahawk sports car, its body gleaming and very impressive.

If he doesn't want to drive, there are also private drivers available to provide pick-up and drop-off services.

The "leadership treatment" I never experienced in my previous life is finally being made up for here.

"The old factory street is changing more and more, and it is becoming more and more like a metropolitan area."

Qin Shi turned the steering wheel and parked the overly flashy Tomahawk sports car under the Shimen Archway.

Not long after he left, the dusty, gray streets were transformed, and the shops on both sides were brighter and more spacious.

Old Liang still lives in the old-fashioned teachers' dormitory building. Qin Shi was carrying two bags of supplements when he saw the energetic Old Liang downstairs. This PE teacher, who was no longer lame, was rolling up his sleeves and getting to work, doing renovations for the restaurants along the street.

"Brother Liang, thank you so much these past few days."

"Not at all, we're all neighbors, it's just a matter of lending a hand."

"Stay for dinner later..."

Is Lao Liang experiencing a second spring?

Qin Shi, carrying the tonics, looked at Lao Liang, who seemed to be chatting with the proprietress, and felt a sense of relief.

"No, no, I'm just helping out. I'll come back tomorrow to finish plastering the wall..." Old Liang quickly waved his hand, then suddenly turned around and saw Qin Shi on the opposite side of the street.

He met his apprentice's ambiguous smile and inexplicably blushed.

You should know that he didn't even flinch when he took Qin Shi to the second floor of the bathhouse before.

"Really, no need! Little sister, I have some things to take care of! See you later!"

Old Liang hurriedly shook off the landlady's attempts to keep him, crossed the road, and came to Qin Shi.

He asked sternly:

"You came back without even saying a word!"

Qin Shi laughed:

"Master Liang, it sounds like you don't really want me to come back. Did I disturb you and your future wife?"

Old Liang, unable to save face, cursed:

"What nonsense! It's just that the neighbors are helping out! Your Aunt Mei just moved here and doesn't know anyone. It won't be easy for her to settle down in Jiuchang Street."

Qin Shi hummed twice, but didn't say anything more.

At his age, it's no problem for Lao Liang to develop a late-life romance and rekindle his love life; I would absolutely support him wholeheartedly.

"These are tonics brought from the central city, and they happen to contain specialties from the Tianzhu Autonomous Region, which nourish the blood and qi, and strengthen the body and kidneys..."

Qin Shi followed them upstairs and picked out the two bags of tonics.

"Nourishing the kidneys..."

Old Liang's face darkened, and he began to curse:
"Your master is in very good health!"

Qin Shi looked helpless:

"Yes, yes, yes, you are so vigorous and energetic, try to get married soon and have a few big, healthy sons to continue the Liang family line."

Old Liang was furious; his apprentice was urging him to get married.

It’s really contrary to Tiangang!

"Hey, hey, hey, don't rush to attack, Master Liang! My life force purity has greatly increased, it wouldn't be good if I hurt you!"

"You think you can hurt even a single hair on my head? Well, that's something!"

"You don't have many hairs to begin with..."

After exchanging a few jokes with Lao Liang, Qin Shi obediently sat down and began to get down to business, talking about his thoughts on breaking through to the next realm.

"Your thinking is correct. A prodigy with such profound potential would indeed not be able to follow the conventional path in the martial arts world of the old era."

Old Liang nodded in deep agreement and said:
"Stepping into a specialized field is not difficult for you; it's just a matter of taking half a step forward. But you need to focus your energy, refine your characteristics, and charge forward in one go. This requires careful consideration."

Qin Shi diligently boiled water, brewed the "Mighty Brand Supplement" he brought back from the city center, and presented it to Lao Liang with both hands:

“Master Liang is right. I have recently had some insights and I have a feeling that Hong Sheng’s Hundred Forms Refining Technique and the Body Cultivation Furnace of the Southern Huang Martial Arts School can be combined.”

Old Liang squinted, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

He seemed to have not expected that his apprentice would embark on the path of "integration and innovation" so early.

Even at such a young age, the original Ten Heroes still had to follow the path paved by their predecessors, taking one step at a time.

What specific ideas do you have?

Lao Liang discussed it seriously.

"The Hundred Forms Refining Technique is the method of 'fusion' with all things, while the Body Cultivation Furnace excels at 'nurturing'! Nurturing the essence of heaven and earth! One strengthens one's own spirit, and the other strengthens the foundation of the mortal body."

Qin Shi explained his insights and reflections from the past few days to Lao Liang.

As he spoke, he circulated his qigong, and the rolling airflow was driven by the rhythm of his breathing, forming a thick white cocoon.

"You've actually mastered the Hundred Forms Refinement Technique, making it as swift as the wind, to the point of 'Qi Movement and Elegance'."

Old Liang was amazed. The wisps of solid airflow were absorbed by Qin Shi. His disciple was like the eye of a typhoon, able to unleash a violent offensive with every move.

This level of mental mastery is even more profound than mine.

"It's all thanks to Xiao Yu's hard work."

Qin Shi smiled and activated the Body Refinement Furnace again. The radiance of life burst forth from every inch of his flesh and blood, filling his vast and boundless mortal body like a giant light bulb, illuminating the dormitory brightly.

"Little Shi, what kind of super tonic did you take in the central city? You've improved so much!"

Old Liang was almost numb. Putting aside the true teachings of Hong Sheng, the lineage of the Nanhuang Martial Arts School was definitely among the top.

It would take at least ten or eight years for anyone to handle it. Even for the most talented geniuses, whose cultivation efficiency and speed are extraordinary, it would still take at least three to five years.

“A divine crystal. Bestowed upon me by the King of Tai, I swallowed it.”

Qin Shi told the truth, so that Lao Liang wouldn't be startled and lose his composure.

"That's right."

Old Liang nodded. If one only relies on completing daily cultivation exercises, one can progress to this level so quickly.

He really began to suspect that his disciple might be some kind of mythical creature reincarnated.

"Divine Crystals are among the most precious resources, and even the Sun-class has difficulty obtaining them."

Old Liang muttered to himself, and he understood once again why his master was so sullen.

Born in the era of the first generation of the Ten Heroes, they were constantly criticized by their advisors and compared to He Lanchan and Qi Wuxiang. Who could withstand that?

These extraordinary individuals seem to have been born to shatter the public's preconceived notions!
"You are still missing a core technique that can govern both paths."

After pondering for a long time and repeatedly analyzing the situation during the Qin Dynasty, Lao Liang finally came to a conclusion.

"If we follow the martial arts rating system of Dongxia, the Body Cultivation Furnace of Nanhuang Martial Arts School is SS-level, while Hong Sheng's Hundred Aspects Refining Formation can barely be considered S-level."

The two are not in balance; a stronger 'suppression' is necessary!

Qin Shi frowned:

"Would the 'Void Meditation Method' work?"

Old He's legacy is SSS level.

His most powerful trump card is undoubtedly his!
"not enough."

Old Liang shook his head. Although He Lanchan was his idol, after careful evaluation, he felt that there were still some shortcomings.

"The 'fusion' of the Hundred Aspects Refining Technique and the 'nourishment' of the Body Cultivation Furnace are both fundamentally about strengthening the mortal body, allowing your spirit and energy to unite, your mind and intention to unite, and your physical body to achieve perfection without any flaws."

But think about it, even the largest pool can't just keep flowing in without ever letting out; otherwise, it won't be able to create 'living water.' You need to find a top-tier cultivation technique that consumes a lot of energy to forcefully 'subdue' both of them.

Qin Shi scratched his head, thinking that SSS-level martial arts weren't exactly commonplace.

He was incredibly lucky to have found He Lanchan's "The Method of Void Meditation".

Surely they wouldn't go to the Imperial Capital Museum and steal Ning Yuanhai's "True Scripture of Ancient and Modern Times"?

"When you were little, I actually taught you a skill before."

Old Liang hesitated for a long time, unsure whether he should let his apprentice choose this path.

The battlefield, this great melting pot, can turn scrap iron into fine steel, and alloys into slag.

If luck is not on your side, life and death truly hang by a thread.

If you choose that martial art as your major.

They will inevitably be absorbed into the warband in the future.

"Master Liang, I don't remember."

Qin Shi was puzzled.

"The theory is that if Qin Shuai's 'Military Strategy' can be perfected, it may even surpass the SSS level."

Old Liang replied.

The vice commander only reached level 6,000!

When Qin Shi thought of the requirements of "The Art of War", he felt that the three words "Great Perfection" were like a joke.

It's no different from the empty promises made by the boss.

You can see it, but you can't eat it!
(End of this chapter)