Chapter 196 Celestial Gate Fourth Stage, Freedom of the Strong!_2
Old Feng scratched his increasingly sparse hair, strictly following Dongxia regulations, and promoted Nanhuang Daoist School by one rank, placing it second on the blacklist.
"Brother Qin is relatively 'safe' for now, at the bottom of the list, so he won't attract the attention of the Judicial Court."
The Judicial Court, as Dongxia's well-known secret department, holds immense power.
They are equivalent to an enhanced version of the military police, with almost unlimited investigation and surveillance rights.
Once under the Judicial Court's watch, one has to face pervasive covert 'supervision.'
Even the experienced senior Zhang of Nanhuang Daoist School faces such scrutiny.
Every time he travels between planets, he has to report his itinerary;
Every time he enters the system's core, he must undergo Iron Curtain defense checks to ensure he is not carrying any lethal weapons.
"The freedom of the strong is always a false proposition."
Old Feng couldn't help but lament that transcending the specialized domain grants countless privileges, allowing the legal occupation of undeveloped planets, the establishment of personal armed forces, and even the ownership of civilian fleets.
But it also requires paying a price, such as concessions and compromises to the authorities.
That's why Old Feng said it's a good thing that Qin Shi is ranked at the bottom.
If one's rank in this Judicial Court blacklist is too high, personal freedom would be more or less restricted.
His fingers clattered away as he completed the ranking update for Nanhuang Daoist School, then sent the data to the backend of various units and departments in Heng Province.
He then opened Heng Province's local 'Major Dangerous Persons List,' and as expected, due to taking over Nanhuang Daoist School, Qin Shi also entered the top thirty.
As a high school student who hasn't yet entered the specialized domain, appearing here among those who are either extremely vicious or have betrayed Dongxia to join the Pillar of Chaos, is indeed remarkable.
After finishing all this, Old Feng prepared to close the interface, and his gaze instinctively swept upwards.
Heng Province's top major dangerous individual, surprisingly, had only one name marked in red.
Liang Zhengxiong.
There was no relevant introduction at all.
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Before his departure, Qin Shi had spent the past few days soaked in Nanhuang Daoist School, doubling his training intensity.
Those like Ren You and Yu Weiwei, who had nothing better to do, were stunned by the spectacle.
The two stood atop a high building, looking down at the dense residential areas and transportation lines below.
This was Xuanming mobilizing simulation resources, constructing parts of the Central City scene for Qin Shi's training.
"Against a First Rank opponent in the Specialized Level, do you think Brother Qin can handle it?"
Yu Weiwei stood with her braided hair fluttering in the wind, the corners of her flowery dress flying.
"It's hard to say. After all, it's using data to simulate combat awareness with massive resources, probably only reaching about eighty percent intensity."
Ren You looked into the distance, seeing Qin Shi being surrounded from front and back.
Three silhouettes appeared on the helipad of a skyscraper as the wind howled past.
Boom!
The assailant with the stick fiercely struck down, and Qin Shi's left foot suddenly kicked up, activating the Hundred Aspect Refining Stance, causing the airflow to explode with a roar, like a storm dragon charging forth.
His toes collided with the alloy long stick, and two violent forces clashed, producing a loud crack, with visible waves rippling from the point of contact.
The stick wielder's pupils contracted; despite the power boost from the Specialized Level, he couldn't suppress Qin Shi, which surprised him greatly. He immediately gripped the long stick tightly, retracted it sharply, and then stepped forward to stab!
This move was akin to a cannon shell firing, capable of piercing even dozens of meters thick alloy steel plate!
With bare hands, Qin Shi joined his palms together like worshiping Buddha, his skin continuously vibrating to absorb the impact, and forcibly clamped down on the alloy long stick aimed at his chest!
His palm skin was rubbed bloody and raw by the force, yet he seemed oblivious.
This type of resource-intensive, data-driven simulation battle focused on a daring and fearless approach.
Having caught the stick, Qin Shi turned the tables, using his palm to press the front end, his muscles and bones bursting forth with powerful strength, pushing through his Mortal Body!
The long stick trembled and buzzed, forcing the stick wielder to retreat step by step!
"The physique forged through the Four Great Limits of the Mortal Body is truly inhuman! He hasn't stepped into the Specialized Domain yet, but can suppress a First Rank in the Specialized Level!"
Yu Weiwei's beautiful eyes sparkled, thinking:
"Brother Qin works so hard and diligently; I'll have to prepare more delicious food to compensate for his consumption and reward his appetite in the future!"
Boom!
The two clashed like bulls, Qin Shi's veins bulging on his forehead, his internal furnace operating at full capacity, his bones flowing like rivers and seas, releasing formidable energy.
His palm force exploded like gunpowder, forcibly pushing the long stick away, sending his opponent flying!
The opponent couldn't withstand it, his feet left the ground, smashing through the rooftop railing, directly falling into the building hundreds of meters away.
However, the Specialized Domain means having control over one's body at the peak; his outstretched arm with fingers spread open, grasped onto the supporting columns as if they were fragile tofu, easily crushing them and inserting deep within!
This maneuver allowed the opponent to stop his retreating momentum abruptly.
He stood up slowly, expressionless, the life force forming a bright crystal, emitting waves of light to heal his internal injuries.
In just a few breaths, the opponent returned to peak condition.
Next, he crouched slightly, his feet delve into the ground, creating a large spiderweb-like crack.
Swoosh!
With his figure darting out like an arrow, the air seemed torn apart, leaving a near-vacuum human-shaped passage.
Tables and chairs on both sides were crushed instantly, various documents shredded like thrown into a paper shredder, scattering into fine scraps!
In less than half a second, the opponent returned to the rooftop, punching towards Qin Shi's head!
With all his energy released, it was like a flood breaching a dam, muscles swelling madly, almost tearing through his clothes!
The strong wind pressure tightened Qin Shi's facial skin; he raised his eyebrows, likewise throwing a punch!
His internal furnace emitted white smoke, steaming and surging, borrowing the force from his Mortal Body, and unleashed completely!
Boom!
Like a large drum struck by a bronze hammer, it created a loud, abrupt deep sound.
Qin Shi's hair lifted, and his sturdy muscles rippled like water waves.
The concrete floor crumbled like freshly baked cookies under his feet.
He withdrew his stance; if not for unlocking the Bone Barrier, the recoil force from this punch would be enough to shatter his viscera.
Only by unlocking the Fourth Major Limit can one achieve ultimate force beyond one hundred percent and contend with the Specialized Domain!
Phew!
Hair fell, shading his forehead.
Qin Shi walked forward, his figure crossing paths with the opponent.
Several seconds later, the stick wielder fell, losing control of his blood force, which gushed out like burst water pipes, breaking through the skin, and flowed out thick red liquid.
"Such force, indeed very close to the Specialized Domain."
Ren You marveled, the growth potential of the Seven Great Limits of the Mortal Body is truly high.
With Muscle Barrier, Bone Barrier, and Skin Barrier unlocked, Qin Shi's overall stats surpass his peers several times over.
Especially as his Mortal Body continues to adapt and transform, its strength will become increasingly higher.
"This is the direct path to becoming a Martial God."
Yu Weiwei was not surprised; from the first Martial God Yan Haishan to the later Ning Yuanhai, the potential of the Seven Great Limits of the Mortal Body has been proven.
Even among the Nine Marshals, many choose this path firmly.
"I estimate that Brother Qin's potential development is close to sixty percent. It's an alarming figure!"
Yu Weiwei added.
For the Martial Arts Path, the potential of the human body is infinite, depending on how much one can develop.
"Master's vision is truly unique. I thought Brother Qin was just an extraordinary talent, but didn't expect him to be such a monster."
Ren You clicked his tongue, many experts who stepped into the Specialized Domain, their potential is only excavated around thirty percent.
The concept of potential was proposed by Dongxia's highest research institute.
It's like a well; it only counts if water is drawn out.
More excavation doesn't mean greater potential.
"Break another limit, pushing the potential close to one hundred percent, and break through that line to achieve the qualifications to surpass the Specialized Domain!"
Yu Weiwei's beautiful eyes gleamed, gazing at Qin Shi's figure, seemingly with infinite anticipation.
The Celestial Gate Fourth Stage is the dream level of all true inheritors in Nanhuang Daoist School!
By crossing the Celestial Barrier, one can be crowned and titled, inheriting the master's mantle, and securing the right to armor and armament.