"Hahaha, another internet know-it-all!"
"Bro, you’re so knowledgeable, what’s your job? How much do you earn a month? Did you finish delivering today’s takeout?"
The comnts suddenly started mocking soone nad "Qingfeng Mingyue."
"You guys don’t have to do this, I’m telling the truth, the material they use is called Spirit Crystal. I happen to have a collection at ho, so I’m quite familiar with this."
Chunfeng and Mingyue typed again.
"I know Spirit Crystal; it’s indeed a rare material. But that’s a strategic resource, ordinary people can’t co into contact with it. I don’t believe this brother has a collection of it."
"Hahaha, this is killing , now any random person online can say anything. After all, bragging doesn’t cost anything, I could say I have a whole set of Qin En’s armor at ho!"
"Exactly, if he’s not bragging, I’ll stand and eat shit!"
"Is the brother upstairs trying to scam food and drinks again?"
While the comnts were heatedly discussing, a picture suddenly appeared below, posted by the person called Qingfeng Mingyue.
The picture showed a beautifully crafted rosewood box wrapped with circles of gold silk ribbon, inlaid with platinum sheets and adorned with luxurious diamonds.
Inside this richly decorated box, surrounded by gold silk ribbons, lay a crystal, as large as a baby’s fist, clear and translucent.
The crystal rested silently, gleaming, catching the eye at a glance, and was impossible to look away from.
The comnts exploded.
"Whoa, what is this? I’ve never seen a diamond this big!"
"Bumpkin, this can’t be a diamond, it’s the Spirit Crystal you guys wanted to see. This is a real big shot!"
"Boss, my apologies! I was blind just now! Please don’t hold it against !"
"Today I’ve truly had my eyes opened; it’s the first ti I feel the extraordinary so close. Thanks to the big shot for showing their collection!"
"By the way, where’s the brother who was going to stand and eat shit? I’m ready, want to co over here to taste?"
The comnts reversed, and even several self-proclaid long-lost sons of big shots posted saying they wanted to regain a warm family.
Qingfeng Mingyue posted another line of text, saying:
"Hehe, I’m glad you all like my collection. To be honest, acquiring this Spirit Crystal cost quite a bit and so personal favors. But what can I do? I have a hobby of liking rare treasures."
"Look at the big shot, this is taste; I might never learn it in my lifeti."
"Bro, be confident, remove the ’might’!"
"Hahaha, this is killing , comnts are more interesting and thrilling than watching live! Speaking of which, why doesn’t Tony join the Hurricane Bureau, our Avengers Alliance can’t go without Iron Man!"
"You might not know, but the Explorer is reportedly part of the Star Alliance. Didn’t we have news reports so ti ago of soone seeing him getting close with a healer Awakener from the Star Alliance? Many speculate he didn’t join the Hurricane Bureau because he already joined the Star Alliance..."
"I see, but speaking of today, it seems I haven’t seen Hurricane Level people yet? They are our most potent local extraordinary force; why haven’t they appeared at such a significant event?"
"Yeah, I just watched the official broadcast and other strears’ videos, and didn’t see Hurricane Bureau people. Could it be they chickened out from danger?"
The comnts once again shifted, voicing skepticism, while the strear, spurred by donations, moved a bit closer.
From his position, he could faintly glimpse the scene inside the Barrier through the hole the Explorer blasted earlier.
It was a deep, dark scene, with only feeble glimrs from the sky letting one barely see the surroundings.
In the darkness, twisted shadows moved around, their erratic motions chilling like Demons from the most disastrous Hell, full of sinister vibes. A single glance made the stream’s audience feel a jolt like soone was choking them from behind, as if eyes were viciously staring at them.
Compared to the few small monsters occasionally felled by helicopters outside, these sights incited real fear. Advanced Shadow Demon’s inherent intimidating talent had overwhelming effects, even through screens.
"Whoa, scared ! What’s the scene inside, how did it turn into this! If not a heads-up, I’d think it’s Hell!"
"Strear, maybe we shouldn’t shoot. Let’s turn back, this is too dangerous, just one glance felt like my soul was hooked away; it’s really scary!"
"Guys, I feel bad now. Could the monster co through the internet cable? I felt my shadow stir suddenly, maybe they ca for !"
"..."
People in comnts were shocked that rely watching a screen could evoke such terror. It’s hard to imagine how onsite folks endured it.
"Thank you, Anti-Demon Army warriors, thank you so much! And that is... Explorer!? Oh heavens! Thank you all, thank you very much! Just now, I thought I wouldn’t make it out alive!!"
In the crowd outside the barrier, a robust man in a vest said.
He was among those saved by the Explorer, while others now had trembling legs, were dazed, so even sat down and cried uncontrollably. Only this vest man seed calm; even so, his beaming excitent from escaping death was undeniable.
"You are...?"
An Anti-Demon Army soldier, noticing his exceptional deanor, curiously asked.
The vest man placed his palm on his chest, gave a Star Touching Ceremony gesture, saying:
"I’m a Martial Artist from the Infinite Martial Arts Academy, our academy happens to be inside the barrier. Today’s my shift, so I got trapped. On my way out I t these folks, thought we’d be stronger together, so I gathered them."
The soldier nodded, saying:
"So you’re from the Martial Arts Academy, no wonder your physical and ntal resilience surpasses ordinary people. You helped us by leading these folks to the barrier’s edge; I’ll apply for a dal for you with the organization!"
The soldier returned the Star Touching Ceremony.
This ritual was originally used by Awakeners of the Star Alliance, widely observed by netizens through battle footage, leading many to imitate it. Unbeknownst to many, it’s now beco the standard etiquette among cultivators and martial artists on Water Blue Star.
At this mont, the vest man couldn’t hide his surprise and joy after hearing the soldier’s words.
A Cooperative War dal from the Anti-Demon Alliance is what martial artists in the industry dream of!
Owning it would bring many life benefits, and more importantly, broaden his career path, with the academy possibly promoting him to regional manager. Just imagining it was exciting!
A squad leader-like person approached, and upon seeing the vest man, quickly asked:
"Brother, you just ca out, what’s the current situation inside, do you know where other survivors might be?"
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