Qi Wuxiang?

Qin Shi widened his eyes. How did the other party enter his Sea of Consciousness?

That Holy Embryo, continually rising, like a god or demon, frantically devouring Spiritual Power.

The black-haired youth grinned and said:

"I've been fighting against that insidious scoundrel He Lanchan for so long.

He's a famous Spiritual Ability User, so it's only logical that I understand some countermeasures, right?"

Qin Shi's heart felt cold. If He Lanchan gave people the feeling of an aloof, towering and breathtakingly majestic mountain touching the sky,

then this Four-Time Champion, born seemingly for the Martial Arts Path, was like the pinnacle of the food chain, exuding an overwhelming presence.

Even though Qi Wuxiang showed no hostility or malicious intent, it still made Qin Shi experience a soul-chilling tremor.

"The path of He Lanchan is doomed to fail. Although humans are considered a strong race, their individual talents aren't outstanding.

Even with the Secret Technique of the Seven Great Limits and cosmic treasures to sustain them, the vitality of flesh and Spirituality cannot break through to 'Divine Level.'"

Qi Wuxiang seemed pleased, his eyes showing admiration:

"Even if you've opened all Seven Great Limits and your Spiritual Manifestation is achieved, you can at most gain battle strength close to the Martial God.

Kid, your body is so perfect, it's almost like a top-notch artwork, nearly comparable to mine."

Qin Shi's mouth twitched.

First Rank of the Ten Champions, the two Leaders, why are they all like this?

After all your praise of me, it's actually self-appreciation?

"He the Master wasn't unkind to me."

Qin Shi scratched his head, seemingly innocent, and said:

"Personally taught me the Void Meditation Technique, helping me achieve the perfection of the Holy Embryo. Although, you Boss Qi, are the head of the Martial Arts Path, able to chase the extraordinary Scorching Suns like Yan Haishan and Ning Yuanhai, my elder sister has always taught me... to have backbone in life!"

Qi Wuxiang raised his thick eyebrows, this kid's shameless demeanor is quite similar to He Lanchan.

He sat cross-legged, looking down:

"Alright, on this point, I'm the same as He Lanchan. As long as you can handle it, feel free to learn!"

Qin Shi was quite tempted. This was Qi Wuxiang, undoubtedly the first of the Initial Ten Champions, the astounding son of Dongxia of an era.

His legacy could be exhibited in the Imperial Capital Museum as a 'cosmic treasure'!

"What if I fail to learn..."

Qin Shi cautiously asked.

He remembered the vast Domain of old He's Celestial Void, which, once expanded, almost stuffed his mind to the bursting point.

If not for the sturdy Inner Realm, coupled with the assistance of the super small He, the consequences would be dire.

"Failing to learn nothing much."

Qi Wuxiang raised his eyebrow:

"It's just losing a few years of life force, that's all."

Goodness gracious!

Qin Shi's mouth twitched; learning old He's legacy was brain-draining, learning your technique costs life.

These two Leaders of the Initial Ten Champions, not one is worry-free.

No wonder there's no one to inherit their mantle in later generations.

"I'm still young, I should be able to bear it."

Qin Shi pondered, receiving guidance from Qi Wuxiang might just be worth sacrificing a few years of life.

At this pace of Life Force development, breaking through the First Rank of Specialized Level, entering the Celestial Barrier Grandmaster is a certainty, living to two hundred years old isn't pressuring at all.

Manageable!

"To correct, failing once loses two to three years of life."

Qi Wuxiang raised his fingers and said with a playful smile.

Old Qi plays such a big game?

Qin Shi felt a headache.

"Like you, I walk the path of the Seven Great Limits of the flesh. This Secret Technique of Old Martial has already been perfected.

But even achieving all harsh conditions, there's still a gap to reach Martial God, unless kneeling before the Divine Pillar."

So I thought, why not add more, perfect it further."

Qi Wuxiang supported his knees with both hands, sitting at the pinnacle of the Holy Embryo, despite smiling, his eyes were indifferent and calm, without any fluctuation.

"After the Seven Great Limits, I conceived the Divine Gate Three Barriers, but they are just embryonic. You're from later generations, have I achieved Martial God? Did I succeed in walking this path?"

Qi Wuxiang turned curious but before Qin Shi could answer, he shook his head and said:

"It's probably a failure, otherwise you should be calling me 'Martial God Qi.'

How about that guy He Lanchan? Did he succeed?"

Qin Shi shook his head, old He met his demise in the middle of the way, passing away early, leaving only a legend.

"That's fine."

Qi Wuxiang exhaled a long breath, feeling good.

His own failure was hard to swallow, but his rival's success would be even more painful.

"So, kid, are you going to learn?"

Qi Wuxiang looked down from above, without any emotion in his eyes:

"Walk my path, in the future, facing the likes of Holy Blood Counts, true ancestor descendants, Dragon Men, Battle Tribes... Even those naturally favored, referred to as 'gods and demons' in ancient times among the strong races, you won't fall behind."

Qin Shi hesitated for only a moment before gladly accepting.

He thought, since taking this numerical path, it should be pursued to the end.

Old He's Void Meditation Technique, embracing a multitude of images, refines the spirituality, it's a legacy that directly accesses the Divine Domain.

But it extremely tests innate talent and spiritual insight, even He Lanchan, a liver Emperor, couldn't fully reach the endpoint.

"A bit courageous, but not much."

Qi Wuxiang commented.

"My transmission is called 'Unique Path of Eternity'... Kid, what's that expression on your face?"

Qin Shi tensed his face, suppressing his thoughts, yet still caught by Qi Wuxiang.

"If I become the Martial God, it should be called 'The One True Path for Eternity.' Having heart and spirit is essential. If you don't possess an undefeated heart, how can you become an undefeated being?

Kid, take your time learning!"

Qi Wuxiang said it matter-of-factly, then leaned forward, seemingly merging with the ever-rising Holy Embryo, transforming into a majestic god and demon.

Boom!

The Sea of Consciousness vibrated intensely!

Qin Shi's vision was overwhelmed, the holy embryo's godlike and demonic form shattered instantly, exploding like an outer-space meteor with thousands of trailing flames.

"Old Qi's 'The One True Path for Eternity', fighting against himself?"

Qin Shi was dumbfounded, after the holy embryo shattered, thousands of flames fell, merging into various distinct and upright figures.

Upon closer inspection, they were all resembling himself!

"Marshal Qin spoke of delight in fighting against heaven, delight in battling gods.

My realm isn't that high, so I only fight against myself."

Qi Wuxiang's voice echoed like rolling thunder.

"If you can surpass ten of yourself, you can step into the first layer.

If a hundred of yourself lay beneath your feet, it means you're growing stronger by the minute.

When a thousand of yourself can't shake you, then you've succeeded.

You will experience the wondrous feeling of growing stronger with every breath."

Qin Shi felt like an employee being promised unattainable rewards, as if taking potent supplements, his spiritual body radiated with brilliance, as dazzling as a scorching sun.

"Fighting myself, isn't it a piece of cake!"

...

...

"Yellow Springs Training Camp has a crystal fragment of the Star Cup, why didn't you mention it?"

Song Xing hurriedly rushed to the medical room, grabbing Fu Lei wrapped like a mummy.

"You even recommended the crystal fragment to little Qin, that thing is contraband, do you even understand what contraband means?!"

Fu Lei grimaced from pain, helplessly subjected to Song Xing's "abuse."

"Black medicine is also contraband, yet Yellow Springs Training Camp distributes it as a reward."

After finally breaking free from Song Xing, Fu Lei shrugged and said:

"Old Song, got a cigarette, care to share one?"

Song Xing was angered to the point of wanting to strangle this guy, especially given that he was the "new recruit" singled out by the City Lord. How could they bear responsibility if mistakes were made?

"Relax, Old Song."

Fu Lei seemed entirely unconcerned, chuckling:

"Are you still unclear at this point about who little Qin is?"

Song Xing was startled.

"Geniuses don't grow from the ground, nor do they just appear out of thin air.

At little Qin's age, being able to match a Specialized Level, venture deep into polluted areas, and destroy the Human-faced Spider's lair… The strength he displays even surpasses mine, undoubtedly at the Proud Sun Level.

Do you think Heng Province's Central City would blindly send a talented youth who can compete with students from the Four National Universities to the front lines as cannon fodder?"

Fu Lei's every question made Song Xing's head buzz.

Is little Qin at the Proud Sun Level?

Isn't Heng Province's New Star currently only this one young Proud Sun?

Even if Song Xing, far in White Poplar Barrier City, isn't well-informed, he wouldn't be so oblivious as to overlook Qin Shi's renowned name.

This young Proud Sun is a major focus of Heng Province's Central City's promotional efforts.

From internal systems to civilian TV stations, there are reports of this individual's deeds everywhere.

"Is Qin Shi, Qin Shi?"

Song Xing asked cluelessly, as if finally realizing.

"Exactly, you can't find another Proud Sun in all of Heng Province."

Fu Lei, craving nicotine, could only pull out a piece of gum from his pocket to chew.

"How could Central City bear to let go?"

Song Xing did not understand.

The criteria for assessing Proud Sun Level are stringent.

Even top students from the Four National Universities may not cross that threshold.

For a border administrative district like Heng Province, it's hard to produce a Proud Sun Level talent steadily over a ten-year cycle.

Only in super-first-line places like Imperial Capital and Hai Province is it possible to see a cluster of Proud Suns emerge.

"Lord Governor sees far, Heng Province, located on the border and near the external defense line, is most likely to be affected by war."

Fu Lei chewed gum, longing for the mental ease nicotine brings.

"Civilization's theme is always expansion, even though the new generation of Dongxia has already joined the ranks of the great powers, the pace of the Great Expedition will not come to a halt.

Despite existing controversies and debates, once the Nine Marshals and the next generation's successors complete their transition, the strategy will be thoroughly decided.

Whether Proud Suns or Star Seeds, sooner or later they face civilization confrontations, power struggles among great powers, and broader-scale competition.

When I attended military school, General Han Qingyu said, countless scorching suns have come and gone, like fish in a stream, but how many grow to stellar bodies illuminating the galaxy?

Old Song, you must understand, a genius is just a ticket to the end of the path, the road ahead is still long."

Song Xing silently nodded, from this millennium's strategic military school curriculum, it was evident that expansion and expedition remain the main theme of the new Dongxia.

Despite various voices arguing that humanity, having endured endless years of conflicts and battles, should choose rejuvenation and return to pastoral times.

But unless the Nine Marshals jointly decide to cancel the Great Expedition, even if the Council Court held a full vote, no one would openly propose opposition.

In a way, indeed as some so-called "progressives" say, even if the Emperor is overthrown, the Nine Marshals have long become the substantive rulers of the new Dongxia.

"The war horn has long sounded, Old Song. It's just that the echo hasn't reached us yet."

Fu Lei sighed, during his recovery he seriously pondered whether the Lord Governor's initiation of the Great Expansion Movement, and the choice of advancing along the east-west lines, carried a longer-term strategic vision.

Could he foresee the approach of war, with the transient peace of Heng Province's New Star soon to be shattered?

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