Chapter 216: Advancing to the Infant Body, Tai Jun's Sincerity!

Returning to the initial stage, Qin Shi felt a faint hollowness in his body.

The Ru Shen Ti operating at its peak, life radiance gushing forth unrestrained, spirit intent and mortal body closely fused...

allowed him to cross the barrier of the Professional Realm and ascend to an indescribably wondrous level!

The sensation of terrifying power surging within him like an unstoppable force was truly addictive.

"To clash head-on with a Professional-level... this kind of performance should be enough to win over the crowd and shut everyone's mouths."

Qin Shi exhaled lightly, maintaining a calm expression and keeping up a powerful image.

He held his head high and thrust out his chest, his aura surging, facing the drone swarm conducting a wide-area broadcast.

"This guy actually knows how to make a splash."

Zhou Yuanchen couldn't help but grit his teeth; against the backdrop of the battered, nearly scrapped biological armor stage after the dust settled, the youth stood tall beneath the azure sky.

This scene was destined to be shared across major online platforms, becoming a classic photo circulating in Hengzhou.

"Qin Classmate's performance always leaves people in awe."

Tai Jun paid no mind to the damaged Ugly Ox Armor with its damaged energy core, his long robe swaying as he walked up to Qin Shi.

"Among all the 'geniuses' registered in Hengzhou, your Six Attributes are the most perfect and balanced, truly beyond reproach."

Every time Qin Shi was stared at by this Active Consciousness Entity who effectively ruled Hengzhou's rising stars, he felt a strange sensation of being completely naked, with no secrets at all.

Fortunately, he had already tempered his mind to the Holy Embryo Prototype, able to conceal his spiritual fluctuations.

Otherwise, with this Tai Jun's ability, reading his "thoughts" would by no means be difficult.

"Tai Jun Tai overpraises me. The path I must walk in the future is still very long, and there are many areas needing improvement."

Qin Shi took the outer robe Third Senior Sister Yu Weiyi handed him, dressed neatly, then put on a serious expression and said.

"Do not be arrogant in victory, and remain calm. I have overseen Hengzhou's work for so long, and this is the first time I've seen a Supernova as outstanding as Qin Classmate."

Tai Jun's ancient face showed a hint of satisfaction:

"I believe Governor Tai will certainly be very pleased. Hengzhou's revitalization urgently needs pillars of talent; Qin Classmate, you must shoulder responsibility, bear the mission, and set a good example."

A few short words effectively settled Qin Shi's future status and treatment.

In short, it was six words: New Generation Leader!

Zhang Hai, whose Dao-heart was shattered, felt numb about this result.

No matter how arrogant or haughty he was.

The feat of catching the Gravity Hammer bare-handed and clashing head-on with a Professional-level was right before his eyes.

He couldn't possibly pretend to be blind!

"Old Zhang, don't be discouraged. Losing to a monster is only natural."

Zhou Yuanchen came over again and said.

"Someone like me, who can match him evenly, is truly one in ten thousand."

Zhang Hai's face twitched, and he gritted his teeth looking at his arch-rival:

"You think you're worthy of matching him evenly? Stop leeching off him!"

Then he felt this sounded like praising Qin Shi, and his face grew even darker.

"Heh, I haven't even gone on stage yet, on what basis do you decide I'm not as good as Qin Shi?"

Zhou Yuanchen said arrogantly.

"Anyone can talk big; if you have guts, single-combat that Hunting Type-Yin Tiger Armor!"

Zhang Hai narrowed his eyes, as if waiting to see.

"I can, but there's no need."

Zhou Yuanchen shook his head.

"A true strongman—how could he act lightly? I need say no more; my performance in the Great Expansion will prove everything."

Zhang Hai clenched his fists; this guy's shameless look was truly more deserving of a beating than himself.

However, their bickering and rivalry went unnoticed by anyone.

The Supernova who once attracted attention wherever he went had completely become a supporting character.

After the dust settled, Tai Jun asked again:

"There are still two biological armors left; do you want to challenge them?"

Qin Shi looked at the Stealth Type-Zi Rat and the Hunting Type-Yin Tiger.

He suddenly thought of an achievement on the Stele Panel.

So he said:

"I think I can try."

A strange look appeared in Tai Jun's eyes, as if he hadn't expected Qin Shi to actually agree.

The remaining two biological armors were not easy to deal with.

"Do you need time to recover your strength?"

Tai Jun asked.

"No need."

Qin Shi said:

"This time I'll change my 'tactics'."

He walked toward the two biological armors of different types, and his Spiritual Field Power spread out.

The Iron People Achievement Trait was activated; his Consciousness Sea, like extending lines, directly pierced through the Zi Rat and the Yin Tiger.

This feeling was wonderful, as if his own thoughts entered a vast and deep data ocean.

Then, Qin Shi saw the energy cores of the Zi Rat and Yin Tiger biological armors.

Rooted at the bottom layer, recording the "Command Interface" for activation and operation.

Clearly presented before his eyes!

"So this is the 'talent' bestowed upon the Iron People by the Gear Emperor?"

Qin Shi finally understood why the Iron People Rebellion that occurred in the mid-Empire period dealt a heavy blow to Ancient Dongxia, which ruled over half the galaxy's territory.

The Iron People received the Gear Emperor's blessing, allowing their spiritual minds to interface with all mechanical constructs, tamper with commands, and seize control.

Even when the Empire dispatched armies for large-scale suppression, results were often minimal, causing the rebel army composed of Iron People to grow ever stronger—not to mention that the existence of the Gear Emperor made the Empire unwilling to use planet-destroying strikes.

"Hmm?"

Tai Jun frowned, sensing something wrong; his consciousness dispersed and attached to the Biological Armor, only to discover that the energy cores of Zi Shu and Yin Hu had both been destroyed.

He could only watch as Qin Shi walked up before him, seeing the other extend both hands and lightly press them against the Biological Armor's surface.

Crackle!

Zi Shu and Yin Hu instantly malfunctioned, thudding twice as they bowed their heads and knelt down.

"What technique is this?"

Qin Shi's actions, along with the paralysis of the Biological Armor, once again triggered an uproar among the spectators below.

Even Xia Hong, with the richest experience, could not see how Qin Shi had done it.

"A God Strike technique?"

She guessed uncertainly.

In the past, among the Old Martial Forces, there was a school that went against the norm, studying Divine Will and exploring its wondrous uses.

"Mechanical Path?"

Ying Huang propped her elbow on the armrest, confusion appearing in her eyes.

Two Biological Armors, disposed of so easily?

The only one in the entire hall who probably knew what had happened was Tai Jun, the actual ruler of Hengzhou.

A trace of surprise surfaced in those deep eyes, then subsided like a gentle ripple, returning to tranquility.

"Qin Classmate not only practices Spirit-Flesh Unity with two paths in parallel, but also understands the 'Control-Change' way of the Mechanical Path."

Tai Jun spoke a word of praise, and said no more.

Instead he waved his hand, as if shifting through space.

Everyone returned to the Banquet Hall, the lighting soft and bright, melodious music flowing, as if the fierce battle just now had been but a dream.

"This Divinity Crystal is handed to you; I believe no one will have any objections."

Tai Jun took out a rare resource resembling an Emerald Gemstone.

"Thank you, Tai Jun Adult."

Qin Shi received it with both hands, to show solemnity.

As soon as he touched this object, he felt a soft, viscous breath invade his body, stimulating flesh vitality and making it exceptionally lively.

"Governor Tai will surely be delighted to see you."

Tai Jun raised his hand and patted Qin Shi's shoulder, then turned into a rain of light and scattered.

Tonight's banquet, with Tai Jun Adult's departure, officially entered its conclusion.

Qin Shi avoided the scorching gazes of the crowd, dodging in advance the socializing and flattery that would soon surge in like a tide.

He came alone to the edge of the corridor; the night wind blew, the green plants swayed, rustling.

The Divinity Crystal held in his palm glowed, continuously releasing Energy Factors.

The Stele Panel greedily absorbed them, rapidly filling the Growth Progress Bar.

Qin Shi watched silently as that round-headed, round-brained creature with pointed ears, like a Small Fur Ball, gradually grew larger; within just a few minutes, it swelled into an even pinker ball of flesh.

【Growth Stage: Embryo】

【Progress: One Hundred Percent】

【Breakthrough?】

Waiting until the light of that Divinity Crystal resembling an Emerald Gemstone gradually dimmed, the Stele Panel ignited like it was lit, emitting an extremely dazzling pure white color.

Numerous achievements, like stars floating within, were melted one by one, flowing out with extraordinary hues.

Qin Shi quietly accepted the great change, absorbing the massive influx of information into his Brain Sea.

"After the Embryo comes the 'Infant Body'?"

The Stele Panel automatically "updated" from a semi-transparent data interface into a new appearance glowing with Black Iron color.

Achievements were arranged below in order of progress, high to low.

"It seems there's nothing special about the feeling."

Qin Shi raised his eyebrows; he had spent a priceless Divinity Crystal, feeding it to that Small Fur Ball.

The result was just that it grew larger, becoming a pink ball of flesh?

Wasn't that a huge loss?

【Infant Body】

【Exclusive Achievement: Life Magnetic Field】

【Trait: Perceive the magnetic field fluctuations of life forms within fifty meters, including emotion and threat level, and through absorbing external energy, evolve the magnetic field's intensity; after obtaining several evolutions, unlock the Adaptive Body.】

【To Be Unlocked: Adaptive Body】

【To Be Unlocked: Energy Transformation】

Qin Shi scanned the brand-new Stele Panel, using his mind to touch the 【Life Magnetic Field】 Achievement Trait.

He closed his eyes, entering a brand-new state of perception.

Different from sight and hearing, it was slightly different from spiritual reflection as well.

One seemed to have fused into the depths of this world, whether microscopic or macroscopic.

All could be easily perceived!

Within the surrounding fifty meters of space, densely packed, countless curved "lines" appeared in the Consciousness Sea.

They clustered in bunches and groups, overlapping each other, influencing each other, like an infinitely vast ocean.

"This is the Magnetic Field, then."

Qin Shi sensed magnetic fields large and small, some dim, some bright, some minute, some vast.

Immediately after, he discovered that when he operated the Self-Cultivation Furnace, Light Radiance surged from within the Hundred Bones.

The external Magnetic Fields would be disturbed, as if countless fishing lines were cast into the sea, extracting strand after strand of Energy Factors.

"Even a place with Iron Curtain Defense as strict as Central City can absorb free energy from outside the Material World."

Qin Shi couldn't help but feel surprised delight; previously participating in the Top Hundred competition, going to the Great Rift Valley, he had felt that place was very suitable for cultivation.

Once back in the Taian Metropolitan Area, it was like taking root in barren land; the efficiency of the cultivation method's operation slowed down considerably, unable to obtain more Nutrients.

"There is still more room for development of the Life Magnetic Field."

Qin Shi spread his palm, playing with those invisible, intangible Magnetic Lines; an invisible "field" emanated, covering the surrounding dozens of meters.

"My Professional Realm perhaps lies in this direction. If the extracted characteristic is 'Magnetic Field', that's not bad either; future Growth Potential is enormous!"

Qin Shi felt slightly satisfied; suddenly, a cluster like a giant Fireball, scorching and violent, "barged" into the Magnetic Field.

He subconsciously turned back, seeing a handsome young man, dressed in luxurious attire, red hair reaching his waist.

Like a spirit stepped out of Mythology.

"Ying Huang, First Sequence Heir of the Ying Clan."

The handsome young man introduced himself; his every gesture exuded elegant bearing.

One look and you could tell he was a noble son of extraordinary family background.

"Qin Classmate, wanting to see you for a moment is truly not easy."

He said with a smile.

"Should I call you Shou Er Ye, or Mr. Ying?"

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow.

Through the Life Magnetic Field, he could very easily perceive that this Ying Clan First Sequence Heir was roughly at Professional Level Two.

And the Purity of his Qi Life Force was extremely high; it was no longer the Light State, but transforming toward the Crystal State of the Third Dimension.

This was the ultimate Sublimation of Qi Life Force, condensed and concentrated, like clusters of Crystals refracting brilliance.

"Either is fine. However I hope Qin Classmate can be more casual, no need to be restrained.

You span two Paths; your Xinling Xiuxiu is not low; you can completely perceive that I come with goodwill."

Ying Huang's Corner of Mouth held a smile; his Gaze toward Qin Shi revealed extremely sincere appreciation.

"Then okay."

Qin Shi nodded.

"Old Ying, if there's something just say it directly; we don't need to beat around the bush."

Old Ying?

Ying Huang's Corner of Mouth twitched; this was truly the first time he had been addressed like this.

"The Ying Clan does not equal Ying Lin. This point, I think Qin Classmate also understands.

The Nine Surnames originated from the founders of New Dongxia; they are like Vines, attached to the most magnificent Great Tree in the Galaxy.

Perhaps one day, someone can sever the intricate many Vines, damaging the Collateral Branches.

But to completely exterminate, one must push down the Great Tree together.

You and I both know this is an impossible thing."

Qin Shi remained silent, not expressing an opinion on this.

"Your potential, your Growth Potential, are witnessed by me and others alike."

Ying Huang said seriously:

"So reconciliation is the best outcome. The Ying Clan does not fear forming enmity with any genius; even He Lanchan could not win against the Nine Surnames.

The First Generation Ten Greats' brilliance was so dazzling, yet before the Nine Surnames that share the nation's longevity, they were still like fireflies.

Of course, Qin Classmate must not misunderstand; the above words are absolutely not threats.

I am merely stating a fact."

Qin Shi still remained silent.

His Life Magnetic Field continued perceiving Ying Huang.

"Based on my Observation of you these days, I believe you are an Action-Oriented person; coincidentally I am also not too fond of writing Empty Checks."

Ying Huang's expression was gentle, tone confident:

"Qin Classmate, you will soon see my Sincerity."

Qin Shi tilted his head and asked:

"Shouldn't it be the Ying Clan's Sincerity?"

This time, it was Ying Huang's turn to be silent.

He smiled and said:

"Life's Road is still long, the Star Sea vast, scenery boundless.

I have seen countless geniuses, but currently the one I hold the greatest Expectation for is you."

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow; he indeed perceived that this Ying Clan First Sequence Heir held some kind of strange fondness toward him.

Ying Huang's hands inserted in pockets, voice placed very light:

"I firmly believe that the world belongs to the new generation; the wave of innovation is brewing, and sooner or later it will wash the stale and obsolete into the corner of history."

Qin Shi's heart jolted, and for no reason he thought of what Fish Senior Sister had said—the Revival Society?

(Chapter End)