Cosmic Demon

Chapter 243 When you're in the game, it's all about having a powerful backer!
The Netherworld Research Institute remained as peaceful as ever. Everyone was quite relaxed, practically watering flowers, reading newspapers, and eating melon seeds.

On any other administrative planet, just closely monitoring the fluctuations in the descent depth of the imaginary ocean pulling the material world would keep one extremely busy.

However, due to the extremely high level of lockdown in Hengzhou, it is difficult for a rift to form, allowing the dependent creatures to flow into reality.

Therefore, I have a lot of free time.

Section Chief Ma from the Supervision Office, carrying a thermos, walked into the room with his hands behind his back.

There aren't many people in the department, just a handful, not even enough to fill a pair of hands.

"Section Chief, can I leave work early today?"

Xiao Li asked.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong at home?"

Section Chief Ma asked with a smile.

"I'm queuing up to buy the champion merchandise for the Hengzhou Top 100 team for my girlfriend. That Qin guy is from Tai'an, after all, so he really deserves our support."

Xiao Li scratched his head and said.

"The reasons are valid, so I approve it."

Section Chief Ma nodded. He wanted to leave work early, as it was his turn to pick up his child today.

The citizens of Dongxia always viewed the Netherworld Research Institute through a mysterious lens, as if it were a place full of highly intelligent geniuses and mentally ill lunatics.

In reality, their work is not much different from that of organizations like the meteorological bureau or the environmental protection bureau, which don't have a very high profile.

Both sides are responsible for developing defense plans and issuing early warning notices for "disasters," and neither possesses any armed forces.

"Speaking of which, that student Qin once caused a deep upheaval in the Netherworld, leaving our research institute in a complete mess."

Someone mentioned.

“That’s right. The incident on Old Factory Street was quite a big deal, with all four pillars of the company descending at once. It was the first time I’d ever seen anything like it.”

Someone agrees.

"I heard that Qin is fighting with the Seventh Battle Group again, and there will be a sparring match today."

Some people were quietly gossiping.

The inspection room immediately became lively, with everyone chattering about that student, Qin.

Although there aren't many reports about him, they feel quite real, like the good kid next door.

Unlike the rising stars, who are often born into nobility, have elite backgrounds, and receive all kinds of top-notch education, making them seem like distant stars, unattainable.

The characters from Qin Shi Huang's era are approachable, yet they are not frequently exposed to the public, creating a sense of both intimacy and mystery that sparks strong public interest and compels discussion and exploration.

This is a promotional strategy specifically designed for Qin Shi in the Tai'an area.

Because the latter are not very enthusiastic about giving media interviews and participating in events.

Therefore, the Education Commission reduced the overwhelming repetitive reports and instead increased the amount of information about the old factory street, enriching the public image of the Qin Dynasty based on its past experiences.

"Heroes emerge from among the young. The vision of the four pillars is indeed correct, and can be described as farsighted and insightful."

Seeing the lively atmosphere, Section Chief Ma said a few words of casual conversation.

He glanced at the round clock hanging on the wall, wondering how much longer he could sit before slipping away.

However, before the pointer could move a few times, a buzzing alarm went off.

"Section Chief, the depth of the Netherworld has surged by ten points! It's merging with the material world, triggering a rift..."

The sudden turn of events immediately put the monitoring team into action, with everyone rushing to the control console.

"The location has been confirmed, it's... why is it Old Factory Street again? It's the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy!"

The researcher reported.

Section Chief Ma, who had been looking tense, immediately relaxed when he heard that it was the Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy and sat back down.

"No need to worry. The Nanhuang Martial Arts Academy has submitted a report stating that the lockdown was deliberately lifted for short-term training, and the procedures are compliant and legal."

The young researcher looked at the red data on the screen and asked worriedly:
"Section Chief, the fluctuations in the Netherworld are about to break through the peak, and the data changes are obviously abnormal. Shouldn't we issue a high-level warning?"
If left unchecked, the cracks could solidify and potentially destroy half of the old factory street…

Section Chief Ma waved his hand confidently and said:

"That's the Southern Huang Martial Arts Academy. Even though it lacks a grandmaster, it still has a spiritual witch at the level of meditation."

With her around, even the most powerful demons can be dealt with.

Elder Ma Ke remained calm and composed.

The psionic witch Yu Weiwei has a notorious reputation, which is especially well-known to research institutes that have long dealt with the Netherworld.

"I just don't know if we can catch a 'big fish' of the Great Demon level."

Section Chief Ma took a sip of goji berry tea and said slowly.

He glanced at the fluctuating data on the main control panel, his calm expression faltering, and suddenly thought:
"Won't this witch block the door and kill me?"
That's not fishing anymore, it's like using detonators to blast fish, it's extremely dangerous!

……

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The Netherworld is a place of spiritual belonging, not dependent on the material world. On the contrary, it is quite independent and can almost be regarded as another dimension of the universe.

In the words of Dr. Yan Tongxuan, the most accomplished scholar in Dongxia, the Netherworld is like a thick curtain between reality and illusion.

Once any living being crosses over and enters that vast and boundless deep ocean, all the fundamental rules applicable to the material world cease to apply.

Everything there is chaotic; the time of existence varies greatly, and countless variables fill the space, making nothing certain.

The erosion, like an endless, violent torrent, constantly envelops every living being that comes to the Netherworld.

It leads them astray, madness, and even to ruin and depravity.

Even the most resolute warriors of the Inquisition, as if branded with the mark of steel, cannot escape unscathed once swallowed by the Netherworld, and will inevitably be twisted into some kind of anomaly.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Netherworld that there are consequences among the stars that are more terrifying than death.

Not only do soldiers in the combat unit carry "glorious grenades" and voluntarily choose to sacrifice themselves, but members of the trial court also inject themselves with "poison pills" that cause genetic collapse in advance.

In this way, one can avoid having their spirit stolen by their companions and taken to the underworld.

Rumble!
The black tide surged in like raging waves, and on the "crest" that was hundreds of meters high, a humanoid creature wearing a black cloak of wings stood.

It has a slender body, nearly three meters tall, dark gray skin, and six pairs of open eyes that exude an eerie and demonic aura, like a pitch-black vortex that extracts the soul.

"They really don't learn their lesson. I told them not to go any further, but they can't understand human language."

Yu Weiwei remained calm and fearless as she faced the great demon. One after another, translucent spiritual flowers bloomed, like a roaring sea.

With a light touch of the fingertip, the mind condenses to its ultimate form, bursting forth like a beam of light that pierces through the deep black tide.

Immediately afterwards, his palm moved horizontally, sweeping like a sword, tearing a gash in the black tide that had piled up hundreds of meters high!
The six-eyed creature atop the wave grinned, revealing a dense array of sharp teeth, resembling serrated edges.

A powerful wave of polluting energy was released, emitting a low whistle like a dark raven.

"What should I call you? Dear Miss Yu, or Ms. Yu?"

Yu Weiwei raised her slender, fair hand upwards, and a long sword radiating intense light stretched for hundreds of miles.

Like a red-hot knife cutting through butter, countless creatures wailed in agony, their spirits collapsing and turning into wisps of smoke.

“Getu, you have truly defiled your own ‘holy blood’.”

Yu Weiwei and that six-eyed creature seemed to be "old acquaintances".

“With me here, you won’t be able to cross this rift.”

The six-eyed creature named "Getu" gave a sinister smile:
“I came for you, Miss Fish. Your soul is as delicious as a bottle of rare wine.”

"Miss Fish, you have chosen a very dangerous path, destined to walk into the long night with resentment, just like your predecessors, and return to the Netherworld Sea." Fish remained unfazed, the majestic and dignified celestial maiden wielding a light sword to sweep away the evil aura, and countless creatures of her kind crumbled like sand.

"I will wait for you, wait to taste your flawless yet bloodstained heart."

Getu didn't care at all; he could have as many of these consumables as he wanted. The vast starry sea was never short of ignorant fools who tried to take shortcuts.

"By the way, it seems you really care about that little guy who exudes an alluring aura."

Although he doesn't captivate me as much as you do, I'm still willing to mark him as such.

From this day forward, if he appears in the Netherworld, I will personally go and corrupt his soul.

This six-eyed creature was elegant in demeanor, like a nobleman from an ancient era, but its words were incredibly cold and full of malice.

"You know, Miss Fish, I will never let anything that casts a shadow over your soul go unpunished."

Getu stretched out his slender, bamboo-like arm, opened his palm, and dark crystals, condensed into clumps, quietly appeared.

“Look, your beloved teacher, your poor classmates, they are all waiting for you.”

On the dark, crystalline surface, distorted faces emerge.

Yu Wei raised her eyebrows slightly, exuding a murderous aura, and her black hair showed signs of turning red.

The witch's personality seems to be awakening.

Gotu was happy to see this, and it was even willing to pay the price of injury.

The spiritual energy advancement path that Yu Weiwei chose is tantamount to hanging her mind on a tightrope, where she could fall into a deep valley at any moment and be shattered to pieces.

What Getu did was to gently push the balance, completely disrupting the original equilibrium.

"Sister."

Just as Yu Weiwei lowered her bright eyes, her gaze deep and unfathomable, a call from behind startled her.

The light of his spirit shone upon the other party, revealing him to be none other than Junior Brother Qin!

"Junior brother, why are you here?"

Yu Weiwei couldn't help but feel a little flustered, as she rarely showed her celestial maiden image in the Netherworld.

"Senior sister, I'm a little worried about you. This is such a large rift in the Netherworld. What if it attracts some terrifying being? It would be very difficult to handle."

After Qin Shi finished his cultivation, his spirit was full and his energy was abundant, allowing his mortal body, which had been depleted by the tenfold amplification effect, to be replenished with physical strength.

After being reminded by Senior Brother Ren, he learned that Senior Sister Yu was guarding the rift alone, preventing her relatives from attacking.

So he entered a meditative state through the inner landscape, releasing his mind to the realm of the dead.

"Senior sister, is this your spiritual form? It's so beautiful."

Looking at Yu Weiwei's celestial beauty, Qin Shi sincerely admired her.

The Third Senior Sister was already very beautiful, but the Heavenly Maiden Form within the Netherworld possessed an unparalleled beauty, exuding an aura of inviolable nobility.

"Junior brother...you should go down now."

Yu Weiwei rarely showed emotional fluctuations; she tried her best to remain calm and said:

"This place is too dangerous; it's not suitable for you."

The Great Demon of the Netherworld possesses a mental strength approaching the peak of the Meditation Realm. If it wanted to corrupt and contaminate a person, even a professional-level one, it would be very easy.

In particular, the origins of the Getu are extraordinary. They are a holy blood race of the nine great powers of the Star Sea, and their rank is not low.

Later, he joined the Chaos faction, which led to his fall into becoming a terrifying legend who wandered the Netherworld Ocean for many years.

"Tsk tsk, Miss Yu's soul... has become even more pure and beautiful."

Getu blinked his six eyes, then looked intoxicated, as if he had caught a faint fragrance.

It raised its withered hand and suddenly tore it apart, unleashing a chaotic storm that crushed all the creatures it had been trampling on.

The deep ocean, like a tsunami, stirred up extremely intense shockwaves.

"Getu! How dare you!"

Realizing what Ge Tu was about to do, Yu Weiwei's expression turned cold. The Heavenly Maiden's image was covered in frost, with ribbons swirling around her and a radiant glow!
The immense mental force roared, just like a burst of lightning!
The Getu, capable of tearing through space and rapidly approaching, completely ignored the defenses and took the hit.

The thin, bony hand turned red instantly, as if scorched by flames, and cracks appeared on the gray skin, as if it were about to disintegrate.

“Miss Fish! I long to hear your cries and wails again! They are the most delightful sounds to me in the sea of ​​stars…”

Ge Tu's palm, like dark clouds rolling in on a rainy day, suddenly enveloped Qin Shi.

The latter had almost no ability to resist; he was only at the Holy Embryo stage, while the other party was at the peak of the Forgotten Realm.

Such a huge difference is almost enough to kill someone just by looking at them.

"Tsk, the little guy tastes pretty good too, it's kind of refreshing!"

Ge Tu's hand easily passed through and completely gripped Qin Shi, casting a heavy shadow over his mind as if he were about to be dragged into an abyss.

Yu Weiwei's long black hair was loose and seemed to explode, flying backward and turning wine red in an instant.

"Getu, I told you! He's under my protection! Don't you dare touch him!"

Countless flowers of the spirit bloomed, their crimson petals turning crimson in an instant, as if stained with blood, both dazzling and intense!
A terrifying storm was brewing and gathering in the skies above the Netherworld, about to erupt.

"This is insane, Ms. Yu! But this is exactly the supreme taste I've been longing to experience! This level of despair excites me so much... Ah!"

Before Ge Tu could even celebrate and feel satisfied, his palm felt like it was gripping a scorching hot iron, and an intense pain swept through his soul!

The intense heat was almost like a spear piercing through the spirit, tearing it in two!

"A pillar! How could it be a pillar!"

Now it was Ge Tu's turn to be furious, for four symbolic emblems rose from Qin Shi's mind.

The light emanating from Taiyi and Tianren was particularly bright, as if they had been drawn into existence, and a thunderous sound resounded throughout the netherworld.

The terrifying pressure caused even the boundless, deep ocean to sink and descend!
Snapped!
Like a kettle that has been stepped on and burst, Getu's incredibly powerful mental body exploded instantly, turning into countless fragments.

"The four big shots are quite reliable."

Qin Shi was as steady as an old dog; he dared to venture into the Netherworld because he had something to rely on.

The four pillars are affixed to the symbolic emblem, and no creature of any kind can afford to back down.

However, he didn't expect this six-eyed creature to be so brave, attacking directly.

It further stimulates the orderly and constant "Taiyi" and the "Celestial Beings" who prohibit the existence of other beings.

The four symbolic emblems, like four blazing suns, dispel the dense darkness above the underworld.

With nowhere to hide, Getu was like a fallen holy bloodline bound to the stake, exposed to the eternal scorching sun, suffering the most painful and cruel torture!
"Ahhhh!"

The fragments of this great demon's mind melted away like snowmelt, evaporating little by little.

"When you're in the game, connections matter. You don't even understand entrapment, no wonder you're not doing so well!"

Qin Shi shook his head. He had just heard his senior sister say that the other party was a member of the Holy Blood Clan of the Nine Great Powers, the rarest "immortal race" among the countless civilizations in the Star Sea.

What a waste of my life.

He made his assessment.

“I almost forgot, you have the favor of the four pillars. But it’s also risky, Junior Brother Qin. The symbolic emblem of the gods is more of a ‘label’ than a talisman.”

Seeing that Qin Shi had used the four pillars to make Ge Tu suffer a terrible fate, Yu Weiwei's blood-red storm suddenly stopped.

Her wine-red hair turned jet black again, and the witch's personality was once again suppressed deep within her heart.

(End of this chapter)