Chapter 212: Divinity Crystal, About to Break Through That Boundary!

The banquet hall, with a ceiling nearly twelve meters high like a towering church dome, suddenly grew tense.

The originally spacious space seemed to become cramped and narrow, the flowing atmosphere like a turbulent river, waves surging and washing over the surroundings.

This sudden little incident made many people feel uncomfortable, their bodies as if squeezed, their breathing unconsciously quickening.

Fortunately, the omnipresent Tai Jun arranged a domain, easing and dispelling the boiling breaths radiating outward.

"As the saying goes, in literature there is no first place, in martial arts there is no second!"

"All young people, all genius seeds, none submits to another!"

"It's fine, stars gather like clouds, assembled in one hall, just see who shines most brilliantly, who can suppress the rest……"

The people present, having regained their pleasant moods, either held wine glasses or stood in place, watching with interest.

At tonight's banquet they were merely foils, not the protagonists.

Those supernovas destined to ascend the future Hengzhou Grand Stage were the main event of this occasion.

As one young face after another stepped forward, they all walked toward Qin Shi.

Only to see tide-like Qi Life Force radiating rolling breaths, intertwining and converging, like a great wave rising and falling.

"Didn't fight at the Top Hundred Competition, so want to regain face?"

Qin Shi's expression was relaxed, his eyes full of expectation.

He had once asked Lao Zhang how to become a Sun figure who horizontally suppresses countless New Stars.

Lao Zhang sitting in the wheelchair answered very simply: defeat all peers!

Then he added another sentence.

If peers could be removed, defeat everyone, including the old geezers pressing down on his head.

Then he could ask for the ultimate Martial God at the end of the Martial Path!

"Sigh, why be obsessed with fighting and killing? I haven't even started pitching my project yet!"

Zhou Yuanchen was very helpless; as a Supernova of the Education Bureau, he had to put on an act, walking toward Qin Shi with a stern face, making a cold expression as if the other party owed him over ten billion.

Because Zhou Yuanchen's reputation was great, echoing throughout Central City.

After all, the Education Bureau was the highest institutional department under the Governor's Mansion.

Moreover, his record before meeting Qin Shi could be called perfect.

Therefore, Zhou Yuanchen inexplicably became the Vanguard of the "Surging Tide," the Elder Brother leading Central City against Tai'an!

Forging ahead alone at the very front!

"Are they really going to fight! In this great battle, how much quota will be knocked off, how much interest will rise? Too unprofitable!"

Zhou Yuanchen's mouth corner twitched wildly, his steps growing slower and slower.

He blinked hard, hoping Qin Shi could think of a way to turn weapons into jade and silk.

"Zhou Yuanchen is indeed a Supernova of the Education Bureau! The momentum of his Specialized Field is so powerful!"

"His steps are so slow; surely he is deliberately pressuring Qin Shi, creating a sense of urgency!"

"It seems the failure at the Top Hundred Competition hasn't left Zhou Yuanchen any psychological shadow; he's preparing to personally break the curse!"

"Looking forward to it, so looking forward to it! Witnessing the showdown between the two great Supernovas with my own eyes is truly worth……"

Zhou Yuanchen's five senses were sharp; hearing the faint, chaotic sounds, his heart was like ten thousand horses breaking free, galloping wildly.

He absolutely did not mean this!

He had long been convinced by Brother Qin!

Facing a Gold Level Customer of Entropy Sea Bank, how could he muster any fighting spirit!

"Zhou Yuanchen! You are already Qin Shi's defeated subordinate; can you still represent Central City?"

Just as Zhou Yuanchen was troubled, Zhang Hai bravely stepped forward, voluntarily sharing his pressure.

The latter suddenly strode forward, head held high and chest out, walking side by side with Zhou Yuanchen.

At this moment, Zhang Hai's image suddenly became tall and imposing.

Making Zhou Yuanchen's favorability skyrocket, surge, soar!

"Old Zhang is a stand-up guy!"

Finally looking me in the eye!

Today I'll give you a little shock!

Zhang Hai cast a provocative glance, then spoke again:

"Let you broaden your vision! So you understand how powerful I am!

The Martial Path, besides the increase of Qi Life Force and the improvement of martial arts, there are other ways to enhance oneself!

The core of the New Martial Arts school is 'Swallow everything, absorb everything'!"

What's all that gibberish?

Zhou Yuanchen treated these words as wind in his ears, merely slowing his steps, letting Zhang Hai walk to the front, surpassing himself.

He could be said to be the person who understood Qin Shi's strength best in the field, deeply understanding one thing: the Specialized Field Barrier, like an uncrossable heavenly chasm, was actually hard to hinder Qin Shi.

You must know, the other party possessed Entropy Sea Bank's Gold Level Quota.

Just sign a few loan contracts, and endless power would descend from the sky.

Moreover, the cumulative stacked attribute values of the Old Martial Arts school's Limit Breaking Path were especially exaggerated on Qin Shi.

In that duel at Bronze Demon Mountain in the Top Hundred Competition, Zhou Yuanchen even had an illusion that Qin Shi was the one breaking through the Specialized Field.

"Brother Qin's Combat Power Index is close to the ten-billion level! Breaking through the Specialized Field Barrier again, reenacting the Top Hundred Competition championship, there is no difficulty at all!"

Zhou Yuanchen shook his head, watching Zhang Hai voluntarily go to be sent off.

"Everyone!"

Just as the standoff between the two sides was about to reach its peak, at the critical node where the atmosphere was intense enough to explode at any touch, Tai Jun, responsible for hosting this evening banquet, quietly appeared.

Still in an ancient style, tall crown and long robe, face solemn.

As if the most glorious Empire Period, a teaching master in the Imperial Capital's study.

"The Top Hundred tournament has already ended; in public one must still observe harmony. After all, the Great Expansion movement is imminent, you scholars should unite as one, share the same boat, and revitalize Hengzhou — just right."

Tai Jun's voice boomed like a bronze bell, instantly shocking back the eager Zhang Hai, his fiery gaze turning clear in a flash.

Facing this person who in the truest sense controls Center City and even Hengzhou — the "decision-maker" — even the most arrogant youth genius must restrain his pride and play the obedient one.

"Tai Jun Adult speaks with reason."

Zhang Hai lowered his head and replied.

The Governor's Mansion's will and decisions are almost entirely conveyed and executed by Tai Jun.

Much of the time, it is equivalent to that one Planetary Governor who dislikes showing his face.

"However, the Martial Path has always advocated competitiveness, taking the pursuit of excellence and constant self-transcendence as its goal."

Tai Jun turned, looking toward Qin Shi who stood steadfast throughout, expression composed.

"Student Qin Shi, you are this session's Top Hundred Champion; as the champion, as a model, you indeed should set an example for the other contestants.

The Security Bureau just purchased a batch of military-level 'Biological Armor' from San Tan Heavy Industry; they employ the Supreme Research Institute's new technology, transplanting powerful beast cells.

Does Student Qin Shi have the confidence to challenge it?"

Truly lifelike!

Qin Shi's gaze met Tai Jun's, and he actually perceived deep consciousness fluctuations within, vast as the ocean, making one's heart palpitate incomparably.

"It is what I wish, not daring to ask."

He answered with an ancient saying from the Empire Period.

Very clearly, this Active Consciousness Entity that seems like a deity overlooking Center City, manipulating massive data, controlling all operations.

Style is the rather rigid and serious, upright and proper type.

"Very good, Student Qin Shi lives up to being Hengzhou Top Hundred's first! Possessing both outstanding endowment and brave, advancing fighting spirit!"

Tai Jun nodded in praise, his rigid face showing a rare trace of a smile.

He waved his wide sleeve, and a thumb-sized "Emerald Gemstone" leaped into his palm.

Though only a short segment, it contained extremely rich Energy Factors.

The moment it appeared in everyone's view, it attracted all gazes.

"If you succeed, this object is the reward!"

Tai Jun said.

Ying Huang on the second floor was slightly surprised:

"That Governor actually willing to take out a 'Divinity Crystal'? Big hand! Looks like he truly wants to cultivate the Nanhuang Dojo Disciple!"

Standing respectfully beside the seat, Steward Lao Li said:

"Feng Wuyang's approach was long within the Family's expectations.

Hengzhou New Star is a Frontier Land; even ranked first among the Four Alliances, development progress remains slow.

In my view, Feng Wuyang isn't trying to cultivate Hengzhou's Sun, but plans to recreate a He Lanchan.

Back then He Lanchan's sudden rise let Yazhou enter a twenty-year blowout period, producing large numbers of talents..."

Ying Huang pursed thin lips, then smiled:

"New generation's He Lanchan? Hengzhou's Sun? Why do I feel he resembles another person more."

This Ying Family First Sequence heir's gaze wandered over Qin Shi's back.

As a descendant of the Eastern Xia Supreme Meritorious Subject, Ying Huang can access deep history most people cannot know.

"Who?"

"Lao Li you think, a monster comparable to He Lanchan, refusing the Four Great National Universities' broad highway, where else can he go?

Nothing but two choices: either within the system, or... War Corps."

Listening to Ying Huang's narration, Lao Li's expression tightened, as if guessing the person Young Master referred to.

"Truly interesting. He Lanchan's disciple, Star Cup's Sun, Ancient Heavenly Road's advancer.

What if you add a Fourth War Corps? Lao Li you say, who does he resemble more?"

Ying Huang said smiling.

Lao Li cold sweat like rain.

Shou Er Ye can watch with an amused attitude.

He absolutely cannot achieve such calm composure.

"So you see, reconciliation is so much better."

Ying Huang clapped hands, leaned into the seat:

"Ten thousand Ying Lin cannot compare to half a Qin Shi."

"Divinity Crystal with purity exceeding fifty percent!"

Zhou Yuanchen's throat rolled, almost subconsciously converting it to equivalent value.

"At least thirty billion! And priceless!"

Zhang Hai's gaze equally scorching.

Divinity Crystal ah!

Not to mention Supernova, even the Martial Association cannot obtain this highest-specification Resource!

This thing originates from the Ancient Empire Period's "Star God War".

It is said to be an energy object stripped from the Star God's "Star God Transcendent Body".

Its effect is very singular.

First-time use can allow a person to directly break through the Gene Lock.

"Big Sis, what the hell is that thing?"

Xia Ying, preparing to eagerly help fight, asked in confusion.

He thought a fight would break out, but didn't expect Tai Jun to step in and stop it.

"A Divinity Crystal of very high purity."

Xia Hong's knowledge was somewhat stronger than her uncultured younger brother's, and she explained:

"The Martial Path is the transformation of the Mortal Body, but the human life level is not high; one could even say the starting point is relatively low. Stepping into the Professional Realm, the further one goes, an unavoidable situation will inevitably be encountered: imperfect genes in all aspects form a solid Shackle, hindering your progress."

Xia Ying's mouth gaped wide, showing shock.

"Whether New Martial Arts or Old Martial Arts, neither can solve it. The human body is inherently imperfect, even naturally possessing defects; some recessive, some dominant.

For this reason, in the sixth Thousand Years, a wave of gene editing was set off, thereby giving birth to a large number of Foreign Races and the Depraved, and in the end it had to be emergency halted and comprehensively banned.

And the Divinity Crystal is recognized by the highest Research Institute as the only external object currently capable of optimizing genes and breaking Shackles.

Simply put, it can turn a 'genius' into a 'Sun'."

Xia Hong side-glanced at her younger brother with a look of hating iron for not becoming steel; usually she let him read more books but he insisted on hugging his mobile terminal and laughing foolishly.

Xia Ying was astonished beyond measure, clicking his tongue:

"Wouldn't this be a huge help to Brother Qin!"

"According to historical records, there actually exists a Martial Path unaffected by Gene Locks."

Xia Hong looked at Qin Shi facing Tai Jun directly, admiration surfacing in her eyes.

"That is, those who walk the path of the Seven Great Limits.

Their limit-breaking is the constant repair of gene defects, forging a perfect body."

Xia Ying didn't know whether to call it regret or something else.

Such a precious top-tier Resource, turns out it has no use for Brother Qin?

"That brain of yours really is stupid enough to be collected in a museum!"

Xia Hong wished she could raise her fist and, like knocking on a malfunctioning electronic product, use violence to "fix" her own younger brother's skull.

"Who can be one hundred percent certain of breaking the Seven Great Limits? Qin Classmate obtaining this Divinity Crystal not only adds several points of confidence to achieving Seven Limits Perfection, but may even allow touching the Heavenly Pass Threshold."

Xia Ying's head was single-track; hearing Big Sis say this, he immediately grew excited again:

"Tai Jun is truly generous! This is planning to guarantee Brother Qin a spot to sprint for the Star Cup, ruthlessly stepping on Yu Li's head, and competing for the Youth Group championship!"

……

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【Food Ingredient Classification: Divinity Crystal】

【Quality: Special Grade】

【Edible Parts: Whole】

【Consumption Effect: Repair gene defects, increase probability of forging perfect body, amplify cultivation speed by fifty percent, Star God Affinity……】

With the triggering of the Achievement Trait, relevant information about this object rapidly emerged in Qin Shi's Consciousness Sea.

In his eyes, that emerald gemstone-like thing emitted specks of golden radiance from within, drifting out like extremely fine Gravel.

"Golden Legend?"

The last time Qin Shi saw this quality was on the Martial Artist Qi Charm contained within the He Lanchan Transmission.

What does Star God Affinity mean?

If I consume this Divinity Crystal, could the sleeping Star God actually increase its favorability toward me?

Treat me as the Same Kind?

A few doubts popped up in his head.

However they did not last long; an unprecedented intense Hunger Sensation spread throughout his entire body.

"It's not from the 【Overgrowth】 Achievement! It's the Stele Panel……"

Qin Shi discovered in surprise that the slowly moving progress bar began to surge wildly again.

Hatched from the Embryo Stage, round-headed and round-brained, pointy-eared, resembling a Small Fur Ball Creature.

Its size was growing bit by bit!

And it made a rolling motion, as if it needed to be fed food!

A premonition, or call it intuition, welled up in the dark.

If he ate that Divinity Crystal, he would be able to break through that boundary and unlock the next stage of the Stele Panel.

"How is this like raising an electronic pet."

Qin Shi slandered inwardly, using a firm mind to suppress the intense hunger originating from the deepest part of his body, then bowed slightly:

"Many thanks, Tai Jun Adult!"

Just as the Challenge was about to begin, Zhang Hai, also standing at the front, gritted his teeth, cupped his fists in salute, and said:

"Tai Jun Adult, as a student of Center City, I too have the ambitious heart to contribute to Hengzhou; please let me try!"

(Chapter End)