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In their eyes, Zhang Chaoqiang was perhaps more like a terrifying monster!

That's right, it's a monster.

No one could understand Zhang Chaoqiang's terrifying power better than them. After nearly half an hour of effort to compress the situation, from the outside perspective, even without a breakthrough, they had made considerable progress.

However, in reality, their hard work was in vain.

Even at one-thirtieth the size, they were powerless; each compression could only maintain a size of less than one-fifteenth.

One-fifteenth and one-thirtieth, although only a difference of two times, represent a difference in difficulty that is not just two times, but exponentially and several times greater.

Each time it is further compressed, the spiritual energy within it directly amplifies its own reaction force, thus making everything futile.

They were surprised and puzzled by this, wondering how Zhang Chaoqiang had managed to compress and shrink it by thirty times.

This was simply unimaginable to them, and impossible to investigate.

Yang Yunqing was forced to stop his technique and take a break. He exclaimed in surprise, "Zhang Chaoqiang actually managed to pull off an operation that, according to common sense, is impossible for someone with his skill and strength..."

Wuma Mengchao pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically: "I guess one would need at least fourth-tier spiritual power to compress and shrink first-tier spiritual power by thirty times, and that's something that's simply beyond the capabilities of our age and level..."

"So, the reason Zhang Chaoqiang was able to succeed is simply because he already possesses strength and control over spiritual power far exceeding that of a fourth-tier martial artist."

Or perhaps other methods have been developed.

Of course, compared to the first method, it seems that developing other compression methods will likely be even more difficult!

Their words elevated Zhang Chaoqiang's actions to an incredibly terrifying level.

On the field, Gu Yizheng saw that Zhang Chaoqiang had surpassed him by one step and successfully compressed the pure spiritual energy in the plate.

In this way, his first place in the "concentration" category has essentially vanished...

But the overall situation is already set, so Gu Yizheng won't take it too seriously. As a qualified synthesizer, one's mood and mindset must not be affected by too many external fluctuations.

Otherwise, it will also affect the quality of your work.

That's why Gu Yizheng didn't get distracted and continued his research on the rearrangement of microstructures.

However, he did not possess Zhang Chaoqiang's diffusion ability, nor did he have the same mental level, mental strength, or skillful control over spiritual energy.

Therefore, it was impossible for Gu Yizheng to successfully compress a complete portion of pure spiritual energy at the cost of expending all his strength.

It's even questionable whether the progress can even reach half of the microscopic molecular sequence.

He should do his best, but if he can't hold onto first place, he should showcase his talent and strive for second place. That's what he should be actively working towards right now.

Outside the arena, the sound of slapping suddenly rang out!

However, it wasn't the entire audience who applauded, but only those in the front of the audience.

"Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, Zhang Chaoqiang, at the last moment, despite what seemed like a slight deficiency in mental strength, managed to break through adversity under such high pressure and crucial circumstances..."

This is truly unbelievable; such a young fourth-level spiritual cultivator has broken the record set by our Xu family ancestors…”

While applauding Zhang Chaoqiang, Xu Shanji was also trying to figure out how Zhang Chaoqiang had managed to do all that.

Then, as he clapped, the audience gradually realized what was happening and followed Xu Shanji's actions, waving their hands toward Zhang Chaoqiang.

The scene was lively and the applause was declaring that Zhang Chaoqiang was the first place winner and possessed the demeanor of a first-place winner!

As the applause gradually subsided, Xu Shanji revealed the truth: "Actually, the compression of pure spiritual energy is being carried out in the giant artificial crystal core spiritual energy center..."

To compress a portion of spiritual energy into pheromones capable of traversing space, one needs either formidable spiritual energy or unparalleled cross-level spiritual energy control and mental strength.

I can describe the difficulty to everyone; it's no less than a first-tier martial artist directly defeating a fourth-tier martial artist…”

After all, because this is a new type of research, apart from Xu Shanji, no one else could understand the true difficulty of this assessment.

Therefore, after a lengthy explanation, Xu Shanji used the simplest comparison method to make it clear to them just how difficult and amazing it was to achieve this!

This level of difficulty is exactly as Xu Shanji said, no less than a first-tier martial artist directly defeating or killing a fourth-tier martial artist with high spiritual power.

Apart from Zhang Huolong and Shen Qiangwei, no one present, not even Lao Chen, had imagined that the challenge Xu Shanji presented to the contestants in the finals would be so difficult.

In this situation, no one could help but be amazed.

It is precisely because of this that everyone is turning their incredible gaze toward that important figure standing on the field at this moment.

Despite his young age, Zhang Chaoqiang possesses potential and strength that seem immeasurable!

"Unexpectedly, Zhang Chaoqiang accomplished what even Gu Yizheng couldn't..."

"There's always someone better than you..."

Many people sighed in amazement.

Gao Guojun and Xiao Xia, who had previously harbored resentment but dared not show it in their behavior or subtle facial expressions, have now completely dispelled any resentment they felt towards Zhang Chaoqiang.

At this moment, how could they dare to harbor such thoughts?

Not only does he have Lao Chen as his elder, but he is also shining brightly in the synthesis competition, and has even received high praise from Xu Shanji...

This kind of honor is something they could never have imagined in their entire lives.

"Good good!"

The three consecutive "good" results confirmed for Zhang Chaoqiang that his earlier approach of readjusting the arrangement of the pure spiritual energy microscopic analysis sequence was correct.

"I never imagined that someone who is only thirteen years old could be so quick-witted, and actually manage to transform the pure spiritual energy of an ordinary person into pheromones that are shrunk thirty times in size through such means and methods..."

Zhang Chaoqiang, I must let you know that the final assessment this time is not just about determining the champion of the "concentration" category...

"And it was also through this giant artificial crystal core spiritual energy center that you were tested."

"And my laboratory, which is currently conducting research on the spiritual energy center, is completely lacking the assistance of someone like you, so..."

Here, I not only invite you to assist me in my research on the spiritual energy center—the reward, of course, will certainly satisfy you—but also, would you be willing to become my last disciple?

Assisting with research?

Closed disciple?

So decisive and efficient, so fast?

Unexpectedly, even the elders of the three major families stood up from their seats.

I originally thought that Xu Shan would observe the competition for the first time and then see if he had any students who met his expectations.

Finally, extend an olive branch to them.

Unexpectedly, the speed was so fast that in the final of the first project among the three major assessments, Xu Shanji resolutely invited Zhang Chaoqiang to be his last disciple.

Furthermore, Xu Shanji has not personally accepted any disciples for over thirty years. In other words, in the past thirty years, not a single genius in the Central Kingdom has been able to gain the favor of Xu Shanji, the father of science and technology, in this field.

This is a very fatal flaw.

The fact that this invitation is being extended for the first time in thirty years is enough to prove that Zhang Chaoqiang is not only successful and has a bright future in martial arts.

In terms of both spiritual level and technological control, he is absolutely a once-in-a-century genius.

Zhang Chaoqiang was also somewhat surprised by Xu Shanji's invitation.

During the compression process, he naturally realized the difficulty involved, but judging from Xu Shanji's words just now, he seemed to be a crucial key to researching the giant artificial crystal core spiritual energy center.

Assisting the other party in research and development would certainly bring substantial rewards... Zhang Chaoqiang basically had no objection to this.

However, the idea of becoming Xu Shanji's last disciple... Zhang Chaoqiang didn't even think about it and immediately rejected it in his heart.

First, he didn't want to limit himself to one aspect, since Xu Shanji's focus was still on technology.

Secondly, I have never intended to join any faction or become a disciple of any sect. As for resources, as a "freelance cultivator," I can still ensure that I have no shortage of resources through my own efforts.

However, considering the other party's pride on the field at the competition...

Zhang Chaoqiang immediately accepted Xu Shanji's first invitation. As for the closed-door disciple, he did not immediately agree, but claimed that he needed to consider it.

This is reasonable, and everyone agrees. At only thirteen years old, he should think it over carefully.

Xu Shanji seemed unsurprised, as he overheard Zhang Chaoqiang's refusal.

Zhang Chaoqiang hardly needed to explain to him in private; with his high level of spiritual understanding, he was able to read the other person's emotions.

Xu Shanji felt it was a pity, as it seemed Zhang Chaoqiang had other plans, so he didn't repeat himself. He nodded deeply, understanding the situation, and glanced at Old Chen beside him.

If Xu Shanji hadn't understood Zhang Chaoqiang's heartfelt emotions, he would have definitely thought that Old Chen, whom he had once separated from his partner, was behind it all...

"Unfortunately, there's always someone better. Even I am no match for Zhang Chaoqiang. Zhang Chaoqiang is simply too extraordinary. How could such a genius be born?"

Lei She, Gu Yizheng's teacher, looked at Zhang Chaoqiang with no jealousy in his eyes at this moment, only involuntary admiration.

Such a sigh inadvertently made Old Chen's eyes turn towards the position of Zhang Chaoqiang's parents behind him.

The genius that Reicher considered was born from these two so-called "idiots".

Experts who had previously conducted research on human genetics also specifically studied Zhang Chaoqiang's family and parental relationships, but ultimately came to nothing. They could only conclude that the extraordinary genius Zhang Chaoqiang was born to two parents with no talent for martial arts cultivation...

As a result of genetic mutation, it remains among the top three of the ten unsolved mysteries of China…

Lei She's words made Xu Shanji, who had been observing Gu Yizheng's actions in the synthetic space ever since Zhang Chaoqiang came out, shake his head.

"What's a pity? Your student Gu Yizheng, although not as good as Zhang Chaoqiang, is still a rare genius!"

Although he wasn't capable of compressing the pheromones for the entire slab, he had a basic grasp of the discovered compression method…

"His comprehension is second only to one person, and above ten thousand others!"

After Xu Shanji said this...

On the field, Gu Yizheng and others were exhausted, and the final rankings were announced.

First place: Zhang Chaoqiang.

Second place: Gu Yizheng.

Third place: Yang Yunqing…

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Chapter 246 Transaction Conditions

The final rankings have been revealed.

The winners are Zhang Chaoqiang (first place) and Gu Yizheng (second place)...