Cosmic-Level Demon God
Chapter 213 - 146: The Silhouette of a Genius is Enough for the Mediocre to Chase for a Lifetime!

Chapter 213: Chapter 146: The Silhouette of a Genius is Enough for the Mediocre to Chase for a Lifetime!

Qin Shi stopped operating the Cultivation Furnace. His waist-long hair suddenly broke off strand by strand, like black satin, fluttering down and spreading on the ground. Then, like trees deprived of nutritional supply, it quickly withered and lost its luster.

This was after the third great limit, the Bone Barrier, had opened, causing his hematopoiesis to become overly active. He felt a surge of boiling heat coursing through his body, continuously filling his entire physique and strengthening the Life Seed below his navel.

"The limit-breaking road of the Old Martial Sect, in terms of cultivation speed, should surpass other paths. No wonder the ten prodigies of the first generation each grew so phenomenally. Theoretically, if one maintains one to two limit breaks annually, within five short years, they can step into the First Rank of the Specialized Level and attempt to break through to Grandmaster."

Qin Shi mused for a moment and then realized that the seven great limits of the physical body were truly perversely extreme.

Prodigies like those at Qiguang Heng University take eight to nine years to advance from the Amateur Level to the Specialized Level, which is already considered fast. Some even spend their entire lives unable to break through the bottlenecks, remaining mediocre and forever standing outside the door.

But in three to five years, as long as the limit breaks are successful, the Old Martial Sect can ensure a number of Grandmasters.

During the Old Era, the Daoist Schools and Sect forces were numerous, claiming hundreds of veins, thousands of branches, and tens of thousands of streams.

"Each vein at least had a true successor inheriting its legacy. They embarked on the limit-breaking road, competing against each other. Even if only one-third survived and thrived, that would still be close to thirty Grandmasters."

Qin Shi sighed silently. Beyond the Specialized Level should be the "Divine Level."

But since ancient times, how many peerless heroes have truly reached the end of the path and ascended to become a Martial God?

Therefore, after the First Rank of the Specialized Level, the Grandmaster territory was designated. Most of these individuals were the leaders of various Daoist Schools.

They wore armor and wielded weapons, with world-shaking combat power, being the strongest beneath the Martial God.

This level of existence, the Old Martial Sect had more than a handful, just thinking about it was terrifying!

"Supporting the New Martial while promoting its spread, in a way, is this a form of balance?"

Qin Shi briefly thought for a while before throwing these distracting thoughts aside and started examining himself.

After a few potentially dangerous "hunting" activities, he had elevated his Extra-Sensory Perception to the Advanced Level. This not only greatly enhanced his five senses but also granted him a "Disasters Always One Step Behind Me" luck badge.

[Item Description: Holding this, you may be more prone to encountering various disasters than others, such as gas leaks, overpass collisions, oil tanker explosions, etc. But rest assured, you will always be one step ahead of disasters, they will never catch up to you.]

[Wearing Effect: Slightly increases luck value, makes the world more favorable to you, specifically manifesting as a guaranteed number match on lottery tickets.]

"Misfortune and fortune coexist. Fortunately, I can choose to hold it selectively."

Qin Shi thought about using the badge to follow closely behind those he found disagreeable. While he could stay a step ahead of disasters, the others might not be so lucky.

As for the Working Warrior, after elevating it to Advanced Level, he triggered a few simple professions such as Auxiliary Police and Maintenance Master, further accumulating his cultivation speed.

Each new stage seemed to seamlessly connect, also influenced by achievement characteristics.

"If I am strong enough, the world will make way for me."

Qin Shi always remembered this phrase, and in his mind flashed images of Qin De, Zheng Que, and Jiang Zaiyue, those individuals who attempted to kill him in the restricted zone.

"These debts, sooner or later, must be settled."

He exhaled a breath of hot air and resumed the exercises with the Cultivation Furnace.

The energy provided by the mineral was like firewood, fueling the boiling force inside his body, stimulating the Life Seed to burst with rich vitality.

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In the most bustling area of the Urban Circle stood the very famous Yunzhou Cultivation Hall.

Most of those coming in and out were children of the affluent class, as only their families could afford the expensive fees to consolidate their foundation. Compared to the Youth Palace, the instructors at the cultivation halls were undeniably more powerful and skilled.

Among them, there were even some at the Specialized Level, capable of clearly identifying the trainees’ shortcomings and crafting specific training programs.

"Xu Mo, I didn’t expect you to be a student at Yunzhou, too."

Lu Hui, wearing a head-set, felt surprised seeing Xu Mo and Zhao Yunzhu arriving together.

"As if anyone can’t afford the tens of thousands per term at Yunzhou."

Zhao Yunzhu, who always had a contentious relationship with Lu Hui, retorted on behalf of Xu Mo:

"Xu Mo’s family conditions aren’t bad, so why couldn’t he come here?"

Lu Hui ignored the "academic loser" with a life force of less than thirty points and instead addressed Xu Mo:

"Xu Mo, I heard you’ve been training hard and diligently recently. Are you trying to compete with me for the Martial Arts New Star spot? I advise you not to waste your efforts, I just broke through to thirty-five points yesterday, you can’t catch up with me!"

Xu Mo’s face paled. Before school started, Lu Hui and he were about the same, both at twenty-eight points.

But how long had it been since school started, and Lu Hui had already skyrocketed to thirty-five points!

"Relying on the Level 5 Energy Liquid to stimulate his physical vitality! Don’t think I don’t know, you were left far behind by Qin Shi at the seventeenth level, and now you’re trying to use Level 5 Energy Liquid to close the gap!"

Zhao Yunzhu crossed her arms and sneered:

"It’s a pity, Mr. Qin is the genius of our New No. 1 Middle School! You think you can compete with him for the Martial Arts New Star? I think it’s very unlikely!"

Lu Hui cast a cold glance at Zhao Yunzhu, still unwilling to speak with the "academic loser," and addressed Xu Mo:

"I admit your Qin Shi from New No. 1 Middle School is strong, but not necessarily stronger than Zheng Yun. He is nurtured by Central City with resources far beyond his peers.

The Martial Arts New Star title is for all the schools in Heng Province, and it takes only the number one spot. I at Heng University’s affiliated high school don’t need to compete with Qin Shi, whereas he has to face Zheng Yun directly. As for you, Xu Mo, sandwiched between these two, you have no chance."

Xu Mo silently clenched his fist. Lu Hui’s words were sharp and hit him where it hurt most.

"True geniuses, their shadows alone are enough to be pursued by the mediocre for a lifetime!"

Lu Hui stood with his hands in his pockets on the steps, like a victor, looking down at Xu Mo and Zhao Yunzhu.

"At least I have a chance to catch up to Qin Shi and Zheng Yun. But you, in half a term, won’t even see my shadow."

After the Education Commission organizes the elite class students from various schools to watch the special action videos of the Inspection Department tomorrow, I am looking forward to competing with you, Xu Mo."

After Lu Hui left, Xu Mo looked a bit dejected, as if he had lost all confidence.

Although life force doesn’t completely represent combat capability, the gap in physical quality is hard to bridge.

"Xu Mo, please don’t take Lu Hui’s words to heart, he just wants to discourage you!"

Zhao Yunzhu comforted.

Xu Mo smiled wryly:

"I just managed to get to thirty-two points, but Lu Hui is already at thirty-five. He has more resources, so his breakthrough speed is naturally faster than mine."

Zhao Yunzhu wanted to say something but held back, disliking Lu Hui’s arrogance intensely.

Xu Mo continued:

"Yunzhu, don’t worry, I will keep working hard! Qin Shi and Zheng Yun are geniuses who are difficult to surpass, but Lu Hui definitely isn’t!"

He clenched his fist, seeming to motivate himself.

"Exactly! You’ve made great progress this term. Mr. Liu praised you a few days ago. Learn well from the Inspection Department’s experts’ combat experience tomorrow, and you’ll surely beat Lu Hui!"

Zhao Yunzhu nodded firmly in agreement.

"By the way, it’s a pity that Qin Shi doesn’t seem to be participating. This opportunity is rare, and we hardly get to practice combat in school. Watching the Inspection Department’s action videos will enrich our experience..."

Xu Mo shifted the topic, mentioning Qin Shi of the New No. 1 Middle School:

"Zheng Yun didn’t miss out, yet Qin Shi isn’t coming. It seems the debate over who is the year’s top student remains unresolved."

Zhao Yunzhu knew that news had spread about Zheng Yun being selected by a big company in Central City.

It was said he received an allocation of five bottles of minerals, similar to the resources received by the senior inspectors of the Inspection Department, an extraordinary treatment.

But she thought of Miss An, who managed the talent apartment, recalling the time when Qin Shi received minerals, and said:

"Zheng Yun may not have a huge advantage, I think Qin Shi might have his own resource channels."

Xu Mo couldn’t help but laugh, a poor student from Old Factory Street achieving prominence due to outstanding talent, liked by some companies, but how could he compare to the major forces in Central City?