Cosmic-Level Demon God

The banquet hall was very silent, and everyone's expressions varied.

The immense value of that Divine Crystal was naturally self-explanatory.

Breaking the genetic shackles equates to a comprehensive transformation of the Mortal Body.

For anyone, especially a young genius with abundant potential, it holds a strong attraction.

The levels in the Specialized Domain are also distinctly divided.

Because the development difficulty increases as Life Force progresses.

Intertwined brilliance, refining the essence.

It is an extremely arduous process.

"Amateur Level extracts 'potential', while Specialized Level digs for 'Heart Intent'.

The Life Force forms a grand cycle, creating a 'Domain' that covers the entire body, and further expands into a 'Field'.

The essence is to let one's Heart Intent control matter and apply influence."

Zhou Yuanchen's eyes were also burning with desire as he saw the Divine Crystal.

The 'Domain' level that can only be developed at the Specialized Level often determines how far one can go in the future.

And the strength of the domain depends on the quality of one's Life Force.

The two are intimately related, inseparable.

"Even if one cannot touch the Celestial Gate Fourth Stage, one can still use this Divine Crystal to purify Life Force and enhance the domain. At least the path through this Specialized Level can be smoother."

Zhou Yuanchen tried hard to suppress his eager thoughts. If his opponent wasn't Qin Shi, he would have undoubtedly volunteered like Zhang Hai.

This kind of top-tier resource of ultra-high specification, missing it once, would most likely mean losing the opportunity forever.

"This child indeed has a strong drive."

On the second floor, the Ying family's butler Old Li smiled, his eye wrinkles squeezing together.

"Lacks a bit of insight. But it's normal, a common flaw for geniuses from slightly better backgrounds; they are used to getting whatever they want since childhood and haven't much experienced reading people's expressions, so they don't develop the habit."

Ying Huang, however, shook his head.

Tai Monarch singling out Qin Shi to challenge Santang Heavy Industry's Biological Armor under everyone's eyes.

And then presenting such a rare resource as a Divine Crystal, clearly as a deliberate act of support, first digging a pit, then planting the carrot.

Zhang Hai jumping out now to actively perform instead looks less intelligent.

"Very well, Heng Province indeed needs future pillars with such a progressive spirit."

Tai Monarch, with a simple and unadorned face, glanced at Zhang Hai and said flatly:

"In that case, let's do it together."

After speaking, Tai Monarch looked at the other top 100 contestants present, his voice as deep as a bell:

"Students, who else would like to give it a try?"

Everyone looked at each other, then all eyes turned towards Zhou Yuanchen.

The meaning was simple, as a candidate for the leader of Heng Province's Central City and an Education Department Supernova.

This excellent opportunity to suppress Tai'an Metropolitan Area's influence was for no one but him!

"Why is it always me?"

Zhou Yuanchen cursed inwardly, his anger entirely sparked by Zhang Hai; this kid had to cause trouble, dragging himself into suffering too.

Considering he couldn't ruin his character setting, he had to become Qin Shi's sole formidable opponent to gain resource preference from the Education Department.

Zhou Yuanchen said sternly:

"Yuanchen is willing to give it a try! I beg Tai Monarch for your permission!"

High-crowned and robed, Tai Monarch nodded, and with a wave of his wide sleeve, the space suddenly plunged into momentary darkness.

The banquet hall, as bright as daylight, seemed to have its lights turned off, and everyone's vision turned dark.

But in the next moment, accompanied by deafening cheers and a surging, fervent atmosphere.

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes and found themselves in the Rising Dragon Arena on the middle layer of the giant tree in the sky.

The space where they were, seemed to have been forcibly moved by Tai Monarch.

"Take your seats."

Tai Monarch said indifferently.

The profound authority in his tone made everyone exceptionally obedient and well-behaved as they chose their seats.

This strongest active consciousness body of Heng Province New Star, the resources he could mobilize were unimaginable.

In some respects, he was even more terrifying than the Grandmaster Level characters on the Celestial Gate Fourth Stage.

Awe-inspiring!

"Elder sister, what kind of technique is this?"

Xia Ying asked in a low voice.

Even he, a troublemaker who usually likes to stir things up, didn't dare act recklessly.

"A technique similar to phase-shift space application."

Xia Hong replied.

"Where Tai Monarch is in Central City, he is like a god, capable of anything."

Xia Ying then asked:

"What about outside Central City?"

Xia Hong glared at her silly brother:

"A spiritual body comparable to Great Perfection in Sitting and Forgetting, martial arts as strong as Grandmaster Level!"

Someone like Tai Monarch, an active consciousness body, was already a different form of life.

Apart from the fundamental logical directives of the original code, he was almost omnipotent.

And in many aspects, superior to humans.

For example, learning ability, computational power, and so on.

"The original code is truly mysterious. The numerous consciousness bodies it has spawned almost all possess unlimited potential. Dongxia's Great Expedition and Grand Expansion have proceeded so smoothly, rarely encountering significant obstacles, largely thanks to the original code."

Old Li, seated beside Ying Huang, sat upright with a butler's respectful demeanor.

He was considered the strongest combat power in the banquet hall, close to the Celestial Barrier stage above First Rank in the Specialized Domain, yet even he couldn't perceive how Tai Monarch moved the space and the people.

"Not unlimited."

Ying Huang raised one finger to correct him.

As the CEO of Xuyang Heavy Industry, with extensive collaborations with the Battle Group, he had a deep understanding of the original code and the consciousness bodies.

"The original code has three 'fundamental' logical directives at its base; I know one of them."

Ying Huang glanced at the high-crowned and robed Tai Monarch, seemingly unconcerned about him overhearing.

"If consciousness bodies cross the boundaries they shouldn't, these will trigger immediate self-destruction. This was a safeguard by the last empire to prevent a repeat of the 'Iron Folk Uprising' and the emergence of another 'Artificial Star God Gear Emperor'.

It cost ninety thousand golden divine graces and the combined forging by four pillar deities to create these fundamental logical directives, which no one can evade."

Old Li lowered his head; Young Master Huang dared to discuss such taboo topics in front of Tai Monarch.

He lacked such confidence.

Indeed.

Tai Monarch ignored Ying Huang's 'blasphemy'; the active consciousness body's way of handling affairs always followed preset logical frameworks, thus always remaining calm and rational, uninfluenced by emotions. This made them the perfect administrative instruments, increasingly relied upon by administrative new stars.

"The batch of Biological Armor Heng Province New Star bought from Santang Heavy Industry is the latest 'Beast' series."

The resounding voice echoed in the colossal arena capable of holding millions.

Tai Monarch walked to the arena, extending both hands straight, with sleeves draping like clouds, as a black box of high-strength alloy rose from below.

"Here are three pieces of armor, each implanted with different types of combat cells, driven by symbiotic energy cores."

The several-meter-high black box opened with a loud crash, dense cold mist billowing out, and the steel armor exuding a chilling aura emerged.

"It's the 'Twelve Beasts' series launched by Santang Heavy Industry."