Cosmic Demon

Chapter 284 If you're not convinced, then fight! The hot-tempered Little Qin!
Look at people with sidelong eyes?

Upon closer inspection, Committee Member Zhou realized it was true!
This young Qin Jiaoyang stood tall and proud, exuding an air of dominance; his demeanor was flawless.

But those dark eyes barely glanced at you, as if to say, "Everyone here is trash."

They have no respect for anyone else!

Committee Member Zhou thought to himself.

"At such a young age, one is already like the rising sun; it's understandable that one might be a little arrogant."

If I were this age, I would have reached the fifth dan of the professional level and entered the realm of the extraordinary!

They might be even more arrogant and unrestrained than him!

Fu Lei scratched his head, looking at Qin Shi whose aura was constantly rising, like a blazing sun, and muttered to himself:

"I feel like I've been looked down upon for no reason."

Song Xing nodded in agreement:

"Xiao Qin's sharpness is much stronger than before."

The instructors from the Fire Scorpion and Iron Fist training camps exchanged a glance. "Is this the one who broke through the human-faced spider's nest?"
What an impressive display of power!
"Two hundred and twenty-two life force units, the purity of life force in the third dimension, and the physical body has broken through the five major limits..."

Instructor Zhao of the Fire Scorpion Training Camp couldn't help but gasp.

Such numbers are too impressive; it's unimaginable how terrifying their combat power must be.

"When I was a new recruit, I fantasized about punching the drill instructors and kicking the battalion commander! This kid might actually be able to do it."

Instructor Li from the Iron Fist Training Camp glanced at Fu Lei, his meaning quite clear.

If it were a one-on-one fight, Fu Lei might not be able to beat this "new recruit Qin".

"Old Li, what do you mean?"

Fu Lei straightened his neck and then laughed:
"If I'm no match for Xiao Qin, then you have even less of a chance."

The two instructors, Fire Scorpion and Iron Fist, turned pale. That damned Old Fu, he's just bullying everyone because he's strong.

When instructors train new recruits, they go all out, doing whatever they want, and even the toughest troublemakers will be straightened out.

But who could have predicted that a monster at the fifth rank of professional level would emerge in this training camp!

"The White Poplar Fortress is now enjoying the treatment of a battle group."

Fu Lei chuckled. Only top-tier combat units would recruit such promising talents from military academies.

Enlisting means becoming a combat general, and one is directly granted the rank of lieutenant.

Song Xing ignored the confrontational remarks of these roughnecks and hurriedly handed the counter to his superior, as if announcing good news:
"Sir, look, 222 points! Vitality hasn't reached its peak yet; there's still room for growth!"

Yao Guodong nodded, appearing quite satisfied.

Generally speaking, once you reach the fifth rank of the professional level, your vitality will be around 190 points. After a period of steady growth, it will stabilize at around 200 points.

Xiao Qin's successful advancement to the next level immediately puts him at the 222-point mark, demonstrating his immense potential and unlimited future growth.

"During this period, do not assign any tasks to Xiao Qin. Let him take his time to consolidate his strength and strive to break through 230 points and 240 points."

Committee Member Zhou explained.

"Of course……"

As Song Xingzheng spoke, the counter in his hand started beeping again, and the red pointer shook more violently.

Is it still rising?
Yao Guodong narrowed his gaze, staring intently at the counter that was detecting fluctuations in life force.

"It's jumped to 230 points..."

Song Xing subconsciously took two more steps forward, and the pointer swung even more violently.

The curve representing the fluctuation of vitality gradually rose from a flat state to an exaggerated and outrageous one!

"Could it be..."

Song Xing's throat bobbed.

Committee Member Zhou couldn't sit still any longer.

A hint of fervor and anticipation rose in the eyes of the usually composed Yao Guodong.

……

……

Am I still myself?

Pushing open the door to the infirmary, Qin Shi walked out in a daze.

Standing still, feeling the gentle breeze and breathing in the fresh air.

He seemed to still be reeling from the intense battle in his mental world and from his "second personality, Qin Wuxiang".

"The line between reality and illusion is too blurred."

Qin sighed. He finally understood why the psychic path was considered a "high-risk route," and why psychics were seen as a "potential threat" by the official system.

When one's sacred embryo is perfectly complete, just half a step away from entering the state of forgetting oneself, the spiritual world seems capable of evolving everything.

Compared to the constrained material universe, the illusory and free spiritual realm is more alluring and captivating.

The further one goes down the path of psychic energy, the more likely one is to resist returning to reality.

"I can die countless times in the spiritual world; it's nothing more than a wear and tear on the soul, which can be recovered in a few days of rest."

But in the realm of reality, which contains all real matter, a single failure can lead to utter annihilation.

Qin Shi chewed, absorbed, digested, and deleted all memories of Qin Wuxiang, leaving only the insights and experiences of "The Only Way Through the Ages".

"We cannot indulge in the exploration and progress of the spiritual world; reality is the foundation."

Soon, Qin Shi understood himself and anchored his mind.

After a moment, his eyes cleared and he was no longer confused.

At that very moment, the perfect physique, having broken through the five limits, emitted a thunderous roar.

The body, skin, bones, blood, and cells seemed to have been sublimated, merging into the entire body and transforming into the radiant vitality of life.

"Reaching the professional level 5 dan is like opening the door to a new world; the future is vast."

Qin Shi was not surprised. The fifth level of the professional level was a great hurdle. Crossing it was like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, and everything would be different from then on.

He examined himself and found that his physical body was no longer in its original form; it was undergoing a transformation in every aspect.

The internal organs and minute tissues of the mortal body are all enveloped and permeated by extraordinary energy, like a vast expanse of rich, colorful smoke.

Qin Shi's body shone brightly, soft as mist, spreading in large swaths, vaguely intertwining, condensing, and converging into a certain scene.

He slightly activated the inherited techniques, unleashing a surge of life force.

An invisible field erodes the material space, as if creating a small world.

“The spiritual path shapes the spiritual world, moving from reality to illusion, and finally transforming illusion into reality, just like the immortals and Buddhas in mythology who descend from the heavens, establish their temples, and reside permanently in the mortal world.”

The path of martial arts is different; it pursues ultimate reality, seizing all energy and matter to create a unique 'world' where any illusion must be refined and absorbed.

Qin Shi gained many insights, and it must be said that he benefited greatly from following Lao Qi and Lao He.

His understanding of the cultivation concepts of the two major paths had always been somewhat vague, or rather, he did not have a very clear understanding of them.

But he personally received Qi Wuxiang's "The Only Way Through the Ages" and He Lanchan's "The Method of Void Meditation".

At this moment, Qin Shi has a deeper understanding of grasping the path to the extraordinary and reaching the end of the journey.

"I want to forge a path between reality and illusion!"

He remained steadfast in his beliefs and demonstrated a strong will.

Lao He's path is to combine martial arts and spiritual energy, with both carriages moving forward in parallel, attempting to rush to the end of the route and step into the realm of martial gods.

As for Lao Qi, he was even more single-minded, constantly "killing himself" and using the most extreme methods to stimulate the activity of his flesh and blood.

This type belongs to the pure muscle-based school, firmly believing that as long as the strength is strong enough, any divine barrier can be shattered with a single punch.

After being trained by the Residual Image Crystal and the two Martial God trainees, Qin Shi gradually realized that a well-rounded warrior like him, with all stats perfectly balanced and even exceeding expectations, was neither suited to completely emulate Qi Wuxiang, nor could he, like He Lanchan, attempt to merge the two paths, becoming both a hardcore grinder and a glutton, wasting all his energy. "A path uniquely his own, leading to the forefront of the path's end..."

Qin Shi embraced the extraordinary, welcoming the transformation and sublimation of life force. An invisible field suddenly opened up, expanding its range to eight hundred meters.

Compared to the pitch-black, thick "Qin Wuxiang," which resembled ink, his field was much grander, with a bright white-gold sun hanging high, separating heaven and earth and dispelling light and darkness.

A myriad of rays of light, blazing intensely!
"Extraordinary phenomena!"

Song Xing was overjoyed.

The martial arts path breaks through to the fifth stage of the professional level, and the extremely intense life force sublimates and leaps, and extraordinary power manifests in the field, turning into a real scene!

"How many points of vitality do you have?"

Yao Guodong remained composed, but the anticipation in his eyes was impossible to suppress.

Could it be that the White Poplar Fortress is about to welcome a new leader?

Is the Governor's Office trying to turn Qin Jiaoyang into a superstar?

No competition, no achievement, can compare to war!

If Xiao Qin can do it, he should lead the charge, break through the contaminated area, and hunt down high-level dependent creatures!

Then he is undoubtedly a "combat hero" and a "model of Hengzhou"!
"It has already broken through 254 points."

Song Xing gripped the counter tightly, his heart pounding, barely able to contain his excitement.

He felt he was witnessing the beginning of a legend.

"This extraordinary radiance is truly dazzling."

Fu Lei was impressed. Although he had also crossed the professional level 5, his potential had been almost completely exhausted.

It cannot compare to the soaring success and boundless future of Qin Shi; it is far inferior.

"Old Fu, lend us your precious baby for a few days."

Instructor Zhao from the Fire Scorpion Training Camp spoke in a gentle tone, but suddenly broke into a conversation.

"what?"

Fu Lei was on guard. Was this bastard trying to poach his employees?

"Let Xiao Qin be an instructor for a couple of days, train those brats, and show them what it means to be outmatched."

Instructor Zhao took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, attempting to "bribe" the other party.

"You think you can lend someone a pack of Renminbi cigarettes? How pathetic!"

Fu Lei glanced sideways, his attitude arrogant.

"Military supplies are tight, and we are not wealthy either."

Instructor Li from the Iron Fist Training Camp gritted his teeth and scraped together a packet of the same brand, Soft Limin.

“The new recruits may be clumsy, but they all rushed to the front lines with enthusiasm. With Xiao Qin as a role model, they are not so confused and hesitant.”

Fu Lei's expression shifted slightly, and he waved his hand, saying:
"I'll lend you two a few days out of respect for Limin. If you ask me, we should have started working long ago. Once we advance on the western front and release the war reserves, why bother with Limin? Just arrange for the special supply of orchids!"

The instructors of the Fire Scorpion and Iron Fist training camps fell silent. With the western front advancing in full force, they too had to end their "teaching careers" and head to the front lines to participate in the major operations.

"The peaceful days will soon be gone forever."

They were impressed, and then all looked at Qin Shi, who was displaying extraordinary talent, and realized that he was the future star of Baiyang Fortress City.

"I think I got a little too into the role."

As Qin Shi embraced this extraordinary baptism, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have retained many of the habits of "Qin Wuxiang".

For example, they don't look people in the eye directly, prefer to stand sideways, showing off their sharp jawline from all angles.

"Never mind, without Super Little Qin, the breakthrough speed of 'The Only Path Through the Ages' wouldn't be so fast."

Qin Shi silently endured it; as long as he restrained himself and paid attention, there should be no problem.

After nearly forty minutes, he finally stabilized the fluctuation curve of his life force, and the extraordinary radiance receded like the tide, returning to his body.

"such a pity."

Qin Shi digitized itself through internal observation.

This extraordinary baptism kept his vitality at 277 points. If he were to push it higher, he would soon be approaching the 300 mark.

Theoretically, the maximum potential for vitality in a specialized field is one thousand points, but no one has ever reached that level.

Even the first generation Martial God Yan Haishan, according to conclusive historical records, remained at 997 points for a long time before achieving supreme strength under the witness of the divine pillar!
Ning Yuanhai, who came after, had 984 points, failing to surpass the previous record.

As for Qi Wuxiang and He Lanchan, according to the official website of the Martial Arts Association, both of them have the character "八" (eight) in their names and have not broken through the 900-point mark.

"I still need to work harder."

Qin Shi's expected goal is to break through the 800-meter mark and strive to be on par with Lao Qi and Lao He.

"Two hundred and seventy-seven points! This is already a value that many professional-level fourth-dan players have, and is close to that of third-dan!"

Song Xing held up the counter in front of Yao Guodong as if he had won the lottery jackpot.

"Put it in the classified archives and submit it to the Governor's Office. 277 points for a professional level 5, this achievement is too dazzling. If the cultists on the front line find out, or if the Chaos Demons take notice, they may want to kill him."

Yao Guodong calmly gave the order, only announcing to the outside world that Xiao Qin had broken through to the fifth level of the professional level and his vitality had just reached 220 points.

"It makes sense."

Committee Member Zhou strongly agreed.

A professional-level 5th dan with 277 points is simply amazing.

Placing them on the front lines would make them perfect targets to draw enemy attention.

"Xiao Qin, come here quickly. This is the commander. He came here specifically to see you."

As the extraordinary phenomenon subsided, Song Xing waved to Qin Shi.

"Ah."

Qin Shi nodded calmly and walked leisurely to Yao Guodong's side.

In the past, when facing elders and "superiors," he would definitely show his obedient and well-behaved side. However, because he was too immersed in playing "Qin Wuxiang," he looked at everyone with disdain and an arrogant attitude.

"Greetings, Commander."

A simple four-word response.

"Xiao Qin, the White Poplar Fortress City needs someone like you."

Yao Guodong praised Qin Shi highly, patting him on the shoulder:

"The pollution samples you collected are extremely valuable and play a significant role. If you have any requests in the future, you can make them directly to Xiao Fu or ask me directly. Baiyang Fortress City will do its best to meet them."

Committee Member Zhou also made a guarantee, saying:

"I will put Xiao Qin in the first tier of the military supply list and give priority to ensuring his resource supply."

Song Xing grinned, feeling proud to see his "new recruits" being valued so highly.

he asked:
"Xiao Qin, feel free to ask for anything. Don't be shy. The leaders and committee members are willing to mentor you and help you grow."

Qin Shi seemed to be thinking seriously, and then said:

"I hope the leader will send me to the most dangerous polluted area so that I can play a role."

As if to increase his persuasiveness, he deliberately clenched his fists, his eyes were full of sincerity, and his attitude was positive:

"I just want to smash those familiar creatures!"

Yao Guodong and Committee Member Zhou looked at each other in bewilderment.

Song Xing was also somewhat stunned.

Is this Xiao Qin really that short-tempered?

(End of this chapter)