Chapter 306: The Showdown
Martial Path Intents can be said to be the biggest shortcoming of human civilization’s martial path.
This thing requires time, inspiration, and the continuous accumulation and optimization by countless generations of powerful individuals.
It is difficult to completely catch up by relying solely on technology.
As a result, human civilization already has a bunch of Seventh Realm martial artists, and even Eighth Realm experts exist, yet there isn’t a single Heaven Grade Martial Path Intent.
Conversely, almost every sacred ground in the other world has its own Heaven Grade Martial Path Intent.
This gap has always existed.
Of course, this is also one of Shen Xing’s greatest advantages.
From the beginning of his martial path journey until now, the Martial Path Intents of the other world have brought him immense benefits.
And it is the same now.
What Shen Xing showed to Mi Fei was only a part.
Among the Hundred Regions, there are several forces that specialize in “enchantment,” two of which even inherited the legacy of sacred grounds from ten thousand years ago. There are indeed many Martial Path Intents in this area.
There are even Heaven Grade ones.
However, that Heaven Grade Martial Path Intent is the core of a force. Although Shen Xing has a desire for it, the inheritance is complex, similar to the Sun-Swallowing Dragon. Even if the other party dares not disobey his will, it is not so easy to obtain.
But just the small portion of Earth Grade intents he revealed is enough to attract Wenren Caifeng.
This can be seen from the reactions of Mi Fei and the Sun and Moon Realm expert beside her.
“Where did you get all these things?” Mi Fei couldn’t help but ask after her initial astonishment.
But as soon as she spoke, seeing the smile on Shen Xing’s face, she knew she shouldn’t have asked.
She also showed an embarrassed expression.
Instead, the Sun and Moon Realm expert beside her spoke for the first time, “We want all of these Martial Path Intents. Young Master Shen, why don’t you state your conditions?”
Obviously, although Mi Fei had been talking to Shen Xing, the one who could truly make decisions was this person, and Wenren Caifeng behind her.
Shen Xing was not polite either.
“I hope to establish a strategic partnership with the Wenren Legion, not just limited to the cooperation on the Inscription Company,” he said directly. “In addition, I hope to obtain more Seventh Realm Jade Talismans.”
Somewhat unexpectedly, the Sun and Moon Realm expert agreed directly.
Shen Xing narrowed his eyes.
Obviously, this person, or rather Wenren Caifeng behind her, probably already had some guesses.
However, there was nothing he could do about it.
As Shen Xing gradually came into the sights of these Seventh Realm experts, some things were bound to be revealed.
But it didn’t matter. As he deepened his ties with some people and continued to demonstrate his strength and potential, everything was still under control.
A Mountain and Sea Realm martial artist, especially one who controls a company like the Inscription Company, could no longer be easily manipulated.
Moreover, he had now established friendly relations with the most powerful Seventh Realm experts like Wenren Caifeng and Ji Long.
Therefore, this negotiation was very pleasant. Shen Xing even presented a portion of the Martial Path Intents on the spot, one of which was a high-grade Earth Grade intent with a Seventh Realm version, extremely valuable.
And his gains were also immense.
Wenren Caifeng had only one Jade Talisman left, which she decided to give to him. In addition, Wenren Caifeng used her influence to obtain three more Seventh Realm Jade Talismans for him, two of which were from late Seventh Realm experts and one from a mid Seventh Realm expert.
It could be said that if these four Jade Talismans were all used, even within the Human Federation, most Seventh Realm experts would have to think twice.
As for other collaborations, they were even more extensive.
Especially regarding some rare materials.
Wenren Caifeng’s wealth exceeded Shen Xing’s expectations. She was not just a big star; she even had her own independent other world, or rather, a “world fragment,” which produced a variety of rich resources.
The so-called “strategic” partnership was actually paving the way for future alchemy endeavors.
The person in front of him obviously had some guesses about this and agreed very readily.
Soon, news of the deep cooperation between Shen Xing and Wenren Caifeng’s group spread under their deliberate arrangement. This also made Shen Xing receive more attention in subsequent meetings, and the meeting with the representatives of the Dragon Gate was particularly harmonious.
Even though he didn’t offer anything more to the Dragon Gate, he still received the same “strategic partnership” status.
They even promised that as soon as his strength reached the Sun and Moon Realm, he would automatically be promoted to a director, becoming the highest-ranking member of the Dragon Gate.
Three days passed in these continuous meetings, negotiations, and signing of cooperation agreements.
Finally, the day of the graduation ceremony arrived.
This graduation ceremony was naturally not just for Shen Xing alone, but for the entire graduating class. In the past, there were even some returning students who would fight again, challenge the rankings, strive for first place, and fulfill their past wishes.
It was also a major highlight.
But obviously, this year was destined to go against “tradition.”
Because of Shen Xing’s existence, he directly suppressed the limelight of all his peers!
When he, exuding the aura of a Mountain and Sea Realm expert, appeared in front of the camera, the entire venue fell silent.
The shock and disbelief had already appeared a few days ago when the news was announced.
The silence at this moment was just a manifestation of complex emotions.
Especially for Wu Qilin.
As a graduating student of this year, he had also rushed back from the front-line battlefield, originally even harboring the thought of challenging this former opponent who had stolen his first place one last time.
However, when he looked at Shen Xing, whose aura alone could make him breathless, he felt a sense of true bewilderment, but also a sense of relief.
When the gap is large enough, certain persistence no longer exists.
This was also the thought of most other people.
Obviously, after the shock, Shen Xing in their eyes was now a completely different level of existence, an existence that could not be understood or speculated with common sense or logic.
However, these were the students in reality.
At this moment, the internet was at its most fervent.
Countless netizens, spread throughout the entire human civilization, were frantically expressing their shock!
“Six years to Mountain and Sea Realm!”
“It’s five!”
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“Has the path of martial arts reached such a level?”
“There must be a secret behind this!”
“I don’t ask for Mountain and Sea Realm, I just want to reach Innate and have two hundred more years of life!”
“He actually created the Inscription Company!”
“The pusher of a new era, this name will one day become a top figure!”
“I want to join his company. Join now, the hope of martial arts is here!”
“…”
How many people are there in the entire human civilization? Perhaps even Eighth Realm experts don’t know.
Some people don’t even have their own Human Federation accounts, but they can still focus on Shen Xing through various means!
But no matter what their identities are, or what their positions are at this moment, when they look at Shen Xing, everyone’s mentality and mood are highly consistent!
They see the future in Shen Xing!
The future of martial arts!
That’s right, the reality of reaching Mountain and Sea Realm in just six years already signifies the beginning of a glorious era of martial arts!
This is enough to bring fervent expectations to everyone.
And Shen Xing didn’t say anything at this time. He, like an ordinary student, showed his achievements with a smile.
In fact, there was no need to say anything. This strength was the best explanation.
He could also easily gain the influence he wanted.
This entire graduation ceremony was the beginning of his true step onto the stage, in front of the entire human civilization.
From this day on, his name was known to everyone.
Enviable, even in the information-controlled Human Federation, this level of fame still has a strong effect.
At least, before obtaining the secret of his achievements, even Eighth Realm experts would not dare to easily threaten his safety. After all, countless people are waiting for his secret, waiting for the changes he can bring to human civilization. At this time, to move against him is to move against the interests of the vast majority of the Human Federation!
And this change is not only invisible, but it can also directly bring tangible benefits.
For example, after the ceremony, three councilors of the Human Federation sat in front of him.
This was the first time Shen Xing had face-to-face contact with Seventh Realm experts in the Human Federation. But all three of them had restrained all of their auras. Apart from their extraordinary temperament, they didn’t look like Seventh Realm experts at all, and there was no so-called “show of power.” Their smiles were even very amiable.
“Student Shen, no, after today, we should call you Mr. Shen, Director Shen,” Hong Hao, sitting in the middle, said with a smile. “On my left is Pang Yi, Councilor Pang, and on my right is Almir Herzog, Councilor Herzog. The three of us are here today to represent the Human Federation, hoping to have an in-depth conversation with you. You should already know what it involves. Of course, you can also choose to refuse.”
The three councilors actually came from three different interest groups within the Human Federation.
To ensure that there was no collusion between them.
And how many councilors were paying attention to this conversation at this moment?
There might even be Eighth Realm experts present.
This was the attention that Shen Xing’s performance over the past period had attracted.
In the history of the entire Human Federation, only a handful of people have received such treatment, and each of them has been recorded in the annals of history.
Shen Xing was naturally mentally prepared.
His mood at the moment was a mixture of nervousness and ease.
“I naturally accept, that’s why I came,” he said with a smile.
“Then let’s begin. You can treat it as a conversation between friends,” Councilor Herzog on the right seemed a little impatient and spoke directly. “Director Shen, I noticed that from the beginning, you have always claimed that there is a force behind you, but no one has ever been able to find any information about this force. In addition to the things you have taken out, whether it is this number of Martial Path Intents, or inscriptions, or those magical pills with unique effects, they are not something that just any force can produceโthese have far exceeded the limits of what a hidden force can do.”
That’s right, these things were easy to investigate.
There were even things he hadn’t mentioned.
For example, there was no way to investigate how these continuous cultivation resources were delivered to Shen Xing.
Also, in the beginning, Shen Xing even sold handmade nutrient solutions through Xiaoling, which is hard to imagine for someone supported by a real hidden force.
โIf they are already providing resources, sending some money would be even easier.
Shen Xing smiled and said directly, “That’s right, there is no hidden force behind me, or rather, there is, but it’s not the kind of hidden force I described.”
Yes, he said it directly.
By now, he had already alerted the AI’s managers. As long as the AI no longer concealed it for him, hiding the existence of the other world was no longer easy.
Shen Xing knew from the beginning that the day of the showdown would come.
It’s just that this time came a little faster than he originally expected.
Originally, he thought he would have to reach at least the Sixth Realm before the showdown.
It can only be said that his need for resources and the changes in the situation exceeded his own expectations.
However, it still didn’t matter.
The situation was still under control. After all, in front of the Supreme Council of the entire Human Federation, Sixth Realm strength and Fifth Realm strength were not much different.
He was ready.
At this moment, seeing Shen Xing’s admission, the three of them did not hide their joyful expressions. Even many councilors behind them were shaken.
“Is it another world with a martial arts civilization inheritance?” Hong Hao continued to ask.
“According to Councilor Ji Long, well, according to the soul fragment of Councilor Ji Long, that world is very likely the origin of Yuan Qi,” Shen Xing said again.
This time, the three of them couldn’t sit still.
Councilor Herzog, who was clearly more flamboyant, even stood up abruptly and paced back and forth in front of them.
His excitement was evident!
If an ordinary person said such a thing, they wouldn’t believe it.
But Ji Long was different!
Not only because of his strength, but also because Ji Long was one of the people who knew the most about the origin of Yuan Qi and the existence of interdimensional portals!
This was widely acknowledged!
While chasing the figure of the true dragon for a long time, Ji Long also deeply understood each emerging other world. He even proposed the concept of “world fragments,” and he had once discovered a little trace of civilization in the other world!
The credibility of this “Yuan Qi origin” statement made by such a person was undoubtedly extremely high!
At this moment, Hong Hao, who was about to speak, suddenly stopped.
He seemed to be listening to something.
Finally, he suddenly said, “Director Shen, a Supreme Councilor hopes to have a direct conversation with you through projection as a representative of the Supreme Council.”
