Cosmic-Level Demon God

Even the well-versed Xia Hong couldn't discern how Qin Shi achieved it.

"A divine strike technique?"

She speculated without confidence.

In the past, a faction of the Old Martial forces practiced the counterintuitive approach, delving into the use of Divine Will.

"Mechanical paths?"

Ying Huang rested his elbow on the armrest, his eyes filled with doubt.

Were two pieces of biological armor resolved so effortlessly?

The only one who probably knew what happened in the entire place was the Tai Monarch, the actual ruler of Heng Province.

Those profound eyes revealed a trace of astonishment, which quickly settled back into calm silence.

"Not only is Student Qin in unity of spirit and body, but he also follows dual paths and understands the art of 'Control and Change' in mechanical ways."

The Tai Monarch praised briefly, then said no more.

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

The crowd returned to the banquet hall, where the lights were soft and bright, and harmonious music flowed, as if the fierce battle earlier was just a dream.

"With this Divine Crystal in your hands, I believe no one will have any objections."

The Tai Monarch presented the resource, resembling an emerald.

"Thank you, Lord Tai Monarch."

With both hands, Qin Shi respectfully accepted it.

Upon contact with it, he felt a soft and sticky aura invade his body, stimulating the activity of his flesh and blood, making them extraordinarily lively.

"Lord Governor will be delighted to see you."

The Tai Monarch raised his hand, patting Qin Shi's shoulder before dissolving into particles of light.

As the Tai Monarch departed, tonight's banquet officially drew to a close.

Qin Shi dodged everyone's heated gazes, avoiding the tide of approaching social engagements and goodwill.

He went outside the corridor alone, where the night breeze stirred, causing the green plants to sway and rustle.

The Divine Crystal gripped in his palm radiated brightly, continually releasing energy factors.

The Monument Panel devoured eagerly, rapidly filling the growth progress bar to the brim.

Qin Shi watched silently as the round-headed, pointy-eared, plush-like creature gradually grew larger, swelling into a plumper form in just a few moments.

[Growth Stage: Embryo]

[Progress: One Hundred Percent]

[Breakthrough?]

When the radiant emerald-like Divine Crystal dulled, the Monument Panel lit up intensely, emitting an extremely dazzling pure white color.

Achievements, like stars floating within, were melted and flowed with extraordinary hues.

Qin Shi calmly accepted the transformation, absorbing the vast influx of information invading his mind.

"After the embryo, is it the 'infant baby'?"

The Monument Panel, from its translucent data interface, automatically "updated" to a new form with a Black Iron sheen.

Achievements were listed below, arranged by progress level.

"It seems there's nothing particularly special."

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow. He had exhausted a precious Divine Crystal to feed the plush-like creature.

And the result was that it only grew larger, into a plump and pinkish mass?

What a waste!

[Infant Body]

[Exclusive Achievement: Life Magnetic Field]

[Attributes: Perceive the magnetic field fluctuations of living beings within fifty meters, including emotions and threat levels, and enhance the magnetic field's strength through absorbing external energy. Upon multiple evolutions, unlock the Adaptability Body.]

[Pending Unlock: Adaptability Body]

[Pending Unlock: Energy Transformation]

Qin Shi swept over the brand-new Monument Panel, mentally touching the [Life Magnetic Field] achievement attribute.

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

Unlike sight and hearing, and even slightly different from spiritual reflection.

He seemed to merge into the depths of the world, both microscopically and macroscopically.

He could sense it all effortlessly!

Within the space of fifty meters around him, countless curved "lines" appeared in his sea of consciousness.

They clustered and intertwined, influencing each other, akin to an infinitely vast ocean.

"This must be the magnetic field."

Qin Shi sensed the varying magnetic fields, some dim, some bright, some subtle, and some vast.

Soon after, he discovered that when he operated the Cultivation Furnace, brilliance surged throughout his skeleton.

The external magnetic fields would be disturbed, as though numerous fishing lines were cast into the ocean, extracting fine streams of energy factors.

"Even in a place as heavily defended by the iron curtain as Central City, I can draw energy from beyond the material world."

Qin Shi couldn't help but be delighted; during the Hundred Strong Competition and his trip to the Great Rift Valley, he felt that place was perfect for cultivation.

Upon returning to the Tai'an Metropolitan Area, it felt like being rooted in barren land, with the cultivation technique's efficiency significantly slowed down, unable to absorb more nourishing substances.

"There's more room to develop the Life Magnetic Field."

Qin Shi spread his hands, manipulating the invisible magnetic lines, releasing an intangible "field" that covered several dozen meters around.

"Maybe my specialized domain is based on this. If the extracted characteristic is 'magnetic field,' that's quite promising with great future potential!"

Qin Shi felt slightly satisfied when suddenly, a magnetic field resembling a massive fireball, blazing and fierce, "charged" in.

He instinctively turned back, seeing a handsome young man, elegantly dressed with red hair down to his waist.

He seemed like an elf stepping out of mythology.

"Ying Huang, the first successor of the Ying lineage."

The handsome young man introduced himself, exuding elegance in every gesture.

Clearly a noble son from an extraordinary family.

"Student Qin, meeting you is no easy task."

He said with a smile.

"Should I address you as Young Master Huang or Mr. Ying?"

Qin Shi raised an eyebrow.

Through the Life Magnetic Field, he easily sensed that this first successor of the Ying lineage was roughly at the second rank of the Specialized Level.

Moreover, his life force's purity was extremely high, no longer in the light phase, transitioning to the crystalline phase of the third dimension.

This was the ultimate sublimation of life force, condensed like crystals reflecting light.

"Either is fine. But I hope Student Qin can be more at ease, no need to be formal.

You traverse dual paths, your spiritual cultivation is not low, and you can fully discern that I come with goodwill."

Ying Huang smiled, looking at Qin Shi with a gaze full of sincere admiration.

"Alright then."

Qin Shi nodded.

"Old Ying, just say what you want to say, no need to beat around the bush."

Old Ying?

Ying Huang's lips twitched; it was the first time someone addressed him that way.

"The Ying lineage is not equivalent to Ying Lin. I believe Student Qin understands this too.

The Nine Surnames originated from the founders of New Dongxia, like vines clinging to the Galaxy's grandest tree.

Maybe one day, someone can sever the many intertwined vines, harming the branches.

But to completely eradicate them, you'd have to topple the entire tree.

Both you and I know that's impossible."

Qin Shi remained silent, offering no opinion.

"Your potential, your growth; we and others have witnessed it."

Ying Huang said earnestly:

"Thus, reconciliation is the best outcome. The Ying lineage isn't afraid of enmity with any genius, not even He Lanchan could contend with the Nine Surnames.

The brilliance of the first generation's Ten Giants was immense, but still like a flickering star compared to the lasting presence of the Nine Surnames with the nation.

Of course, we aren't threatening you, Student Qin.

I'm merely stating a fact."

Qin Shi remained silent.

His Life Magnetic Field continuously sensed the sincere regard Ying Huang had for him.

"I firmly believe that the world belongs to the new generation, and a wave of innovation is brewing."[shoulders rolled back, confidence exuding]:

"Student Qin, you'll soon see my conviction."

Ying Huang spoke softly, hands in his pockets:

"I firmly believe, the world belongs to a new era, and the wave of change is brewing."

Qin Shi's heart tightened, suddenly reminded of what Senior Sister Fish had mentioned, the Rejuvenation Society?