Cosmic Demon

Chapter 283 Extraordinary Body, Watershed Moment in Martial Arts Path!
Fu Lei and Song Xing reluctantly took Yao Guodong to the infirmary.

Committee Member Zhou, who was following behind, frowned:

"Instructor Fu, didn't you say that Xiao Qin wasn't injured? Then why is he in the infirmary?"

Fu Lei was mentally prepared to be punished and directly passed the problem to Song Xing.

The latter replied helplessly:
“Practicing in a specialized field is prone to mistakes, and one can easily go ‘astray’ if not careful. Therefore, we arrange for them to be in the infirmary to facilitate rescue and treatment.”

Committee Member Zhou didn't take it seriously and shook his head, saying:

"What era are we living in? 'Going astray in cultivation' is outdated! That's ancient history. Reformed martial arts methods have long since abandoned the crude, brute-force, and unscientific training methods..."

Song Xing was in a difficult situation and complained even more about Fu Lei's reckless actions, insisting on recommending the residual image crystal, which turned the perfectly healthy Xiao Qin into a vegetable.

Even if the surgeon from the military hospital comes later, he won't be able to cure it.

They were about to be nailed to the pillar of shame at Baiyang Walled City, becoming eternal sinners of the Yellow Springs Training Camp.

"You two, tell me honestly, is there something wrong with Xiao Qin?"

Yao Guodong, with his hands behind his back, suddenly stopped, turned around, and asked seriously.

As a seasoned veteran, he immediately sensed something was amiss when he saw Fu Lei and Song Xing's evasive attitude.

"Commander, it's my fault..."

Fu Lei sighed, wanting to take responsibility.

He truly hadn't expected that Xiao Qin would be so deeply trapped in the mental world of the afterimage crystal that he couldn't extricate himself.

But before Fu Lei could confess his "crime," the medical room was brightly lit, with every inch of light shining through as if it were real, illuminating the doors and windows white.

"This is……"

Committee Member Zhou was surprised.

Such a strong surge of life force!
The sheer realism of the atmosphere is almost overwhelming, making you feel as if there's a massive steel furnace inside, radiating intense heat!

"Someone's trying to climb the ranks!"

Yao Guodong strode over to the window of the infirmary.

Inside, it was brightly lit, a vast expanse of white, and you couldn't see anything clearly.

"Xiao Qin has made a breakthrough in his cultivation."

Yao Guodong squinted, catching a glimpse of a human figure.

"Has this broken through to the fifth dan? Judging from the scale, it's about the same as the third or second dan, and the purity of its vitality is unbelievably strong!"

Yao Guodong repeatedly praised it, and Committee Member Zhou echoed:
"Yes, the crystalline stage of the third dimension has been completely opened up, and the flesh and blood are transforming and evolving, almost reaching the critical point of the mortal body."

Committee Member Zhou, seemingly complaining, said to Fu Lei and Song Xing:
"You two are keeping this a secret! You're reluctant to let me and the commander see this precious gem. What's wrong? Are you afraid we'll poach him?"

Don't worry, wherever Xiao Qin is transferred to the western front, he'll be a soldier trained in the Yellow Springs Training Camp!

Fu Lei and Song Xing looked at each other, completely bewildered as they gazed at the beaming leaders Yao Guodong and Committee Member Zhou.

Xiao Qin's heartbeat had just stopped, and his life force was completely stagnant, making him look like a vegetable.

Why did I suddenly wake up again?
They've even started aiming for higher ranks!

Fu Lei and Song Xing's emotions were like a rollercoaster ride, with dramatic ups and downs and incredibly thrilling moments.

"Breaking through the fifth stage, the mortal body crosses the critical point and enters the 'extraordinary' stage."

Yao Guodong muttered to himself that his professional field was divided into nine levels, which was based on the strength of vitality.

The fifth section is a clearly defined watershed.

Previously, he was still a mortal, but then he began to embark on the "path to the extraordinary".

The powerful field absorbs energy factors, forges dimensions, and continuously consolidates and perfects itself.

Ultimately, this forms a unique "technique" of one's own.

Also known as "superhuman body"!
Specialized martial arts masters rely on their incredibly powerful and extraordinary bodies to traverse space, rush towards the starry sea, and resist the radiation storms and celestial gravity of the cosmic vacuum.

"Once you take this step and leave the training camp, you'll immediately receive the treatment of a 'warrior' and will no longer be a recruit."

Committee Member Zhou laughed and remarked that the younger generation is truly formidable. How old is that young Qin Jiaoyang?

It seems like none of them took the college entrance exam!

This rate of growth is terrifying even across all thirty-two administrative regions of Dongxia; he can be considered a peerless genius at the very top of the pyramid.

"The fifth stage is difficult to reach. It's a watershed moment. Besides requiring a certain level of purity in one's life force, one must also cultivate willpower and elevate oneself..."

Yao Guodong was somewhat dissatisfied. If Fu Lei and Song Xing had reported the situation earlier, he would have definitely arranged a special meditation room and mobilized resources to ensure everything went smoothly.

Although failing to advance to the next level won't necessarily cause a backlash or damage to one's physical body, it can more or less undermine confidence and leave a shadow.

"Instructor Fu and Xiao Song were indeed ill-considered."

Committee Member Zhou nodded. This is a breakthrough to the fifth level of the Transcendent Realm, how can it be arranged in the infirmary!
That's far too shabby and plain!

If the people in the central city find out, they'll think that our Baiyang Fortress City is so poor and suffering that it can't afford to support our young prodigy!
"The lesson the committee member taught us was that my adjutant Song and I hadn't considered things thoroughly enough."

Fu Lei looked into the bright, blindingly bright interior of the medical room, which seemed like a huge, expanding sphere of light, and quickly said:

"This breakthrough to a higher level cannot be accomplished in a day or two. Please, sir, come and sit down in the office building next door and have some tea."

Yao Guodong nodded in agreement. He was eager to see if this young Qin Jiaoyang could break through the extraordinary barrier of the fifth dan in one go.

"Old Zhou, let's find a place to sit for a while and play a few rounds of chess."

Yao Guodong strolled slowly with his hands behind his back.

"We've narrowly escaped disaster."

Fu Lei couldn't help but want to wipe away a cold sweat.

"Old Song, you're in charge of taking good care of the leaders and committee members!"

Song Xing, too lazy to clean up the mess, asked irritably:
"Where are you going, Instructor Fu?"

Fu Lei waved as he walked:
"I'm going to change my pants! And while I'm at it, I'll pick up a knife from the military hospital!"

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Inside the interior, Qin Shi closely monitors the "customs clearance progress".

The spiritual world evolved from "The One True Way Through the Ages" stirred up a storm in his sea of ​​consciousness.

"Super Qin has gone on a killing spree!"

Qin Shi watched helplessly as "Qin Wuxiang" surged forward, quickly reaching the third level.

As flesh and blood split apart, the number of powerful enemies that actively coalesce increases.

It brought Qin Wuxiang to the brink of collapse several times, shattered his professional domain, and severely injured his perfect physique with its five limits.

"If you can't kill me, you can only lead me to the pinnacle of evolution!"

Qin Wuxiang seems to have some special quality: as long as he can still speak, he can spout out "invincible quotes".

One's own combat strength will continuously improve and break through.

"They will do everything in their power to stop me. The birth of every legend and the creation of every myth requires countless stepping stones for them to tread upon!"

Qin Wuxiang's eyes were disdainful, and his words were like knives:

"Me too!"

Upon hearing these words, Qin Shi, who was in the inner scene, covered his face and shook his head.

Super Xiao Qin's invincible mentality is too childish. If it were recorded, Lin Yunqing might use it as a black history to talk about for the rest of her life.

"Crush them all!"

Qin Wuxiang unleashed his domain, and a torrent of pitch-black water swept across the area, enveloping the blood-red figures within it.

Its extremely powerful spiritual will emanated intense fluctuations from various lineages.

"The Art of War," "The Hundred Aspects of Refining Power," "The Secret Manual of the Furnace of the Universe"... all of these were used by Qin Wuxiang as fuel to burn himself and tap into his potential.

This reckless fighting style is all about being "reckless"!

Bang bang bang bang bang bang——

The blood-red figure couldn't withstand the pressure and exploded instantly!

Qin Wuxiang underwent another sublimation, his physical vitality surging dramatically, absorbing external energy factors to the point of near madness. Even the inner landscape connecting his consciousness sea trembled!

Large swells of energy, like a raging tide, cleanse the spirit and purify the soul.

The mortal bodies of the Qin Dynasty resonated and vibrated, like a bottomless black hole.

It receives the energy mist that resembles a brilliant haze, colorful and vibrant.

It allows energy factors, invisible to the naked eye, to penetrate cells, nourish flesh and blood, and enhance vitality.

This astonishing change made Qin Shi realize that he was breaking through a barrier!
"Is he about to break through the shackles of the fifth dan?"

"Judging from my actual combat strength exceeding the level of vitality..."

"If I break through to the fifth dan of the professional level, I will be able to fight against the second dan of the professional level."

Qin Shi felt a sense of bewilderment, as if he were idling to level up. He hadn't even had a chance to exert his strength, so how could the fifth level of the extraordinary realm be opened?
If one reaches the fifth stage of the professional level, the energy field will transform, energy will be absorbed, and a physical body will be formed.

It was enough to secure a place on the western front and have the ability to protect itself.

After all, the second and first stages of the professional level, when converted into familiar creatures, are at least the peak of the third level of disaster.

"Go for it, Super Qin! Refine it fiercely!"

Qin Shi was not idle either; he began to meditate and practice the "Void Meditation Method".

The inner landscape trembled again, like a massive whirlpool in the ocean, drawing in more energy factors to ensure the intense consumption required for the fifth stage of the breakthrough.

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In the office building next to the clinic, Yao Guodong was having a headache. He had been utterly defeated by Committee Member Zhou, who had taken several of his losses.

Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly let out a soft exclamation and turned his gaze:
"The energy reaction is quite obvious."

Committee Member Zhou's attention was diverted, and following Yao Guodong's gaze toward the infirmary, he remarked with a sigh:
"As expected of Jiaoyang, he has profound knowledge and outstanding strength. I heard that this young Qin is from an old martial arts school and has broken through the limits."

Remarkably, his mental fortitude was equally impressive, and his energy response was almost at its peak.

Yao Guodong nodded while secretly swapping the pieces, placing the captured "chariot" and "cannon" back onto the board.

"The closer you get to the contaminated area, the more concentrated the energy reaction becomes, almost comparable to a specially set-up training room."

Committee Member Zhou, oblivious to everything, continued speaking at length:
"Have Instructor Fu evacuate the new recruits from the training camp. The energy surge is almost forming a reactor; it might affect them..."

Yao Guodong echoed this while fiddling with the chess pieces:

"Yes, yes. This kind of intense energy reaction could potentially create fissures and corrupt the minds of new recruits."

After observing for a long time, Committee Member Zhou looked back and saw that the chessboard had changed drastically. How come he had only a few pieces left?

"Commander, this is not in accordance with military ethics..."

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"Old Song, have the new recruits been evacuated yet? Look, little Qin has actually benefited from this misfortune; he's about to break through to the fifth dan!"

Fu Lei leaned against the windowsill, peering into the medical room, which was cordoned off, but was still brightly lit.

Under the thick darkness of night, it resembles a giant light bulb, extremely eye-catching.

"What's it to you! Next time something like this happens, don't expect me to cover for you!"

Song Xing didn't give him a friendly look. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. If he hadn't been unable to beat Fu Lei, he would have dragged him into the octagon.

"Alright, alright, Lao Song, I'll kowtow to you! I really didn't expect that the afterimage crystal contained the spiritual imprints of Qi Wuxiang and He Lanchan, and it was even from their duel in the Star Cup..."

Fu Lei sighed, straightened up, turned around, and bowed to beg for mercy.

He rarely restrained his foul temper, which was as stubborn as a stone in a latrine. Fortunately, the outcome was not bad this time, otherwise, things would have been really difficult to handle.

"Speaking of which, if Xiao Qin breaks through to the fifth level, his strength will be close to that of a warrior general. How will this recruit training proceed?"

Song Xing asked.

"Let him be the instructor. He's here to gain experience, and it's not easy for him to follow the rules and go through the procedures at the training camp. There's no need to waste his time."

Fu Lei readily agreed, beaming with joy:

"The fact that the Governor's Office is willing to send Jiaoyang to the western front shows that, compared to the advance on the eastern front, the western front has a more decisive role."

Song Xing didn't respond. He was never optimistic about the western front. Looking at the entire battlefield, there were eight major contaminated zones, with an extremely terrifying depth.

Once the war machine is started, it cannot be stopped. Can the fortified cities on the front lines really withstand the attrition?

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Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Huangquan Training Camp has become a popular spot for visitors to check in at Baiyang Wall City.

The young recruit, Qin, who single-handedly broke through the human-faced spider's nest, is about to break through to the fifth dan of the professional level.

The news spread like wildfire, attracting instructors from the other two training camps, Fire Scorpion and Iron Fist, to come and take a look, and also to curry favor with their superiors.

These days, Yao Guodong rushes to the Huangquan training camp whenever he has free time, constantly thinking about Xiao Qin Jiaoyang and closely monitoring his progress in the promotion race.

Baiyang Fortress needs a shot in the arm, a role model to emulate, to boost the morale of the new recruits on the front lines.

"Although the fifth stage is a transcendent level, Xiao Qin took far too long."

Committee member Zhou stood outside the cordon. Compared to the previous few days, the area under lockdown had expanded considerably, and the area within a kilometer of the medical clinic had been completely evacuated.

Yao Guodong remained silent, feeling uneasy. Breaking through a level requires a burst of energy; the longer it drags on, the greater the physical and mental strain, which actually reduces the chances of success.

"Let's wait and see. The road to extraordinary achievements is full of challenges."

It's okay if you fail once; He Lanchan went through three attempts to reach the fifth dan level.

Seemingly sensing Yao Guodong's concerns, Committee Member Zhou offered words of comfort.

"That's right, we shouldn't put too much pressure on Xiao Qin."

Yao Guodong squinted, preparing to head back home and focus on dealing with the strategic deployment at the front.

But just as he was about to turn around, the space suddenly trembled, like a drumbeat, with sound waves vibrating.

Yao Guodong and Committee Member Zhou, along with Fu Lei, Song Xing, and others who were chatting with the Fire Scorpion and Iron Fist training camps, all looked toward the infirmary.

The blindingly bright light began to shrink, gradually disappearing and forming a thick, human-shaped cocoon.

Boom boom boom!
Like a powerful heartbeat, thundering and booming, the snow-white cocoon slowly shattered, revealing cracks.

The solid outer shell, formed by extremely high concentrations of energy, cracked and then fell off piece by piece, turning into dust.

"Done?"

Committee Member Zhou opened his eyes wide.

"It's done!"

Yao Guodong nodded, seemingly calm, but his hands behind his back were trembling slightly, revealing his excitement.

"Check your vitality level!"

Fu Lei asked Song Xing to take out the instrument. The counter, which resembled a handheld console, was turned on, and the red pointer jumped back and forth with huge amplitude.

"One hundred and eighty-seven...two hundred...two hundred and nineteen...Holy crap! It's going to explode!"

Song Xing's lips trembled, and he could barely speak.

The counter he was gripping tightly in his hand gradually leveled out its swing, eventually settling at 222.

crunch.

The door to the infirmary was pushed open.

Qin Shi strode out, his posture upright, his surging life force like a vast ocean bursting forth, forming rings of tangible ripples of light, like a perfect being beyond mortals.

"This is Qin Jiaoyang? He's so young and has such outstanding talent..."

Committee Member Zhou was full of praise and eager to commend him.

Yao Guodong frowned, seemingly puzzled:

Why does Xiao Qin walk sideways and look at people with a slanted eye?

(End of this chapter)