Chapter 287: Chapter 179: Run away, Qin Shi! I can’t restrain my killing intent!_2
Visually, it was like a waterfall being pulled back, with endless streams of air swirling upwards and dissipating.
“You can give up, Qin.”
Zhou Yuanchen looked ahead, gazing at the composed face of Qin Shi, and spoke softly:
“No matter what, you can’t defeat me, who has already reached the Specialized Level! The immense gap between us is like the barrier between underdeveloped regions and developed cities; mere effort cannot break through it!”
He couldn’t help but admire Qin Shi’s perseverance. Even after witnessing himself stepping into the Specialized Domain, Qin Shi remained unaffected, without showing a trace of frustration or discouragement.
This extraordinary willpower was enough to rival his own.
“Compared to those rich kids who have everything handed to them, we, who have grown from adversity, are the ones worthy of making great strides on the Martial Arts Path, advancing all the way forward!”
Admiration and recognition surged in Zhou Yuanchen’s heart. If it weren’t for his need to pay off debts and maintain a good financial status for continuous small loans in the future, he wouldn’t have agreed to cooperate with the Ying family.
A young genius like Qin Shi, similar to himself in both talent and background.
Zhou Yuanchen truly couldn’t bear to take action and eliminate him.
Scenes of mutual admiration between heroes kept flashing through his mind.
“What a pity, the harsh reality prevents me from showing you any mercy.”
At the end of the Great Rift Valley, Xu Sheng, watching Zhou Yuanchen successfully step into the Specialized Domain, remarked:
“Not even twenty-two years old and already at the Specialized Level. The Supernova promoted by the Education Department this time is truly exceptional, on par with…”
He glanced at old Zhang, who was sitting in a wheelchair beside him, and stopped his sentence midway.
Shen Changyuan’s name was absolutely a “taboo” for the Nanhuang Daoist School.
“Zhou Yuanchen is undoubtedly diligent and hardworking.”
Old Zhang rarely praised:
“I’ve seen countless young geniuses, but there aren’t many who truly realize their potential and step into the Specialized Domain. Only about thirty to forty percent.
Geniuses are often easily praised, and young people’s minds are fickle. Those who can stay calm are very rare. In this regard, young Qin does quite well, and Zhou Yuanchen isn’t bad either.”
Xu Sheng chuckled inwardly, thinking the old man was really protective.
Even at this moment, he didn’t forget to praise his own disciple.
“Senior, should I intervene? It seems Zhou Yuanchen and Qin Shi are going to have a duel. Their fighting spirits are strong; if they really fight, Qin Shi can’t possibly win against the Specialized Level Zhou Yuanchen.”
Xu Sheng tentatively asked:
“Moreover, Zhou Yuanchen has just completed the first stage of evolution. His Life Force has greatly enhanced, but his breath isn’t stable. If he can’t control it, Qin Shi might get seriously injured…”
Old Zhang’s eyelids drooped. He was very perceptive and could easily detect Xu Sheng’s intentions behind his words.
If he truly spoke up and let the other party intervene in the trial process of the Top Hundred Competition,
the reputation that the Nanhuang Daoist School had accumulated over the years might not survive.
Whether Old Martial or New Martial, it’s all about “fame.”
Without fame, there’s no substance.
To stay at the top in the industry, aside from skills, one must have prestige.
This year’s Top Hundred Competition is different from the past, attracting much attention. Even the reporters from the Tomorrow Group have come to get first-hand materials for follow-up reports.
Old Zhang understood clearly that the Central City Education Department was eager for him to step in.
After all, the Ying family’s plan to block Qin Shi from the core area had already fallen through.
Even if Zhou Yuanchen won, Qin Shi could still receive generous second-place rewards.
At most, as a disciple of the Nanhuang Daoist School, it might not sound good for the Education Department’s Supernova to step on him, but it wouldn’t cause any substantial damage.
“Young ones competing, it’s not our place as outsiders to worry so much. Just wait quietly for the outcome.”
Old Zhang, with his eyes half-closed, pondered having Old Nine Ren You prepare some healing medicine.
Even though young Qin broke through the Three Great Limits and possessed top-notch weapons bestowed by the Four Pillars,
it would still be tough to break the barrier of the Specialized Domain and compete with Zhou Yuanchen.
Besides, Zhou Yuanchen isn’t just any ordinary Specialized Level fighter!
“A peak duel! It’s a pity Qin Shi is a step behind. He’s several years younger than Zhou Yuanchen, meaning he’s several years behind in cultivation. If they were the same age, Qin Shi would surely win!”
At the temporary command base, he could receive the fastest updates.
Upon learning that Qin Shi had entered the core area and was racing Zhou Yuanchen up Copper Mountain, the head of the Inspection Department felt gratified.
Fighting all the way from the outer area, he caught up to the core area’s group of geniuses.
This strength speaks volumes and is solid enough to silence all doubts!
But soon came the news of Zhou Yuanchen breaking through to the Specialized Level, making both Chen Ruofu and Fang Butang look serious.
They both knew that Zhou Yuanchen was a Supernova promoted by the Central City Education Department, and the Education Department was in cahoots with the Ying family.
“Your Qin boy should best recognize the situation. Otherwise, if Zhou Yuanchen strikes ruthlessly, no one can save him.”
Fang Butang also felt regretful, thinking Qin Shi lost due to his young age, lacking the polish and experience compared to Zhou Yuanchen.
“Where’s Representative Zhou? Have you seen him?”
Chen Ruofu turned to ask.
Logically, having gained an advantage, Zhou Shu should have spoken up by now.
“I chatted with him a few days ago, and now he avoids me whenever he sees me.”
Fang Butang shook his head and then said:
“I suspect the old fellow has bad intentions. He’s been eyeing the rescue team a lot lately. Maybe he’s trying to cheat through the Martial Arts Association?”
Chen Ruofu squinted. As the Great Rift Valley, the trial site, was isolated from the outside world, the only officials able to enter and interact with the participants were the rescue team from the Martial Arts Association.