The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Each punch meets its mark.

At the moment of impact, the sight of the divine weapon emerging from its sheath became increasingly vivid to those watching, a sword light flashed coldly, and for a moment, blanketed the center of the dark storm over the fighting stage, like a white line appeared and vanished!

This white line seemed to signify the gap between the two.

As soon as the white line appeared, the storm was severed, as if cut apart.

This dark storm, an evolution of the domain, was unable to gather its inner strength at the moment of severance, violently spreading in all directions, yet achieving nothing, because the white line, like a sword's edge, annihilated everything.

The observers with sensitive spiritual perception could no longer discern whether this was a real event or an illusion conjured by the powerful force affecting their spirits.

As the dark storm was sliced apart, a silhouette rapidly retreated amidst the storm, rolling away.

That was...

[Martial]!

He was not simply retreating; during the withdrawal, radiant glows emerged around him, swiftly expanding, with a mysterious power forming a stone skin over his body. As he rapidly retreated, nearby battle stages were interrupted unexpectedly, as participants undergoing trial challenges discovered that the [Martial] they were facing had vanished.

As his form retreated and continually expanded, when the dark storm over the battle stage was completely obliterated, [Martial]'s figure had retreated back to its origin, transforming once more into a giant statue-like form.

One could say, it was like being beaten back to [his original form].

The statue remained silent.

The stage beneath Qin Jin's feet crumbled at this moment, reverting to stardust. He withdrew his fist and stood, looking at the statue-like [Martial], shaking his head and softly uttering, "Mediocre."

"The gap between us has widened further."

This voice, controlled by force into a thread, was unheard by outsiders, whispering solely into the statue of [Martial].

The statue, supposed to be motionless like a mountain, trembled slightly at this moment.

At the same time, Qin Jin did not linger; he stepped out, advancing straight into the depths.

No [Martial] dared to obstruct him.

The entire trial region was silent, watching Qin Jin's receding figure, wishing to etch him deeply into their hearts.

"Where does such a fierce person come from?"

"The power affects even the spiritual senses; could it be that a Martial Saint elder has joined?"

"But doesn't the Miracle Corridor have a general age limitation? Which Martial Saint could be that young?"

"I should try it too."

Just as Qin Jin's figure completely disappeared, someone could not resist; emulating him, they approached the statue to initiate a challenge.

The result...

The statue struck again, and the challenger was directly suppressed by [Martial]. Some did not believe it and continued to challenge, only to face the same outcome.

Everyone present, after personally experiencing it, could confirm that this statue far surpassed any opponent on the battle stage, feeling even more awestruck by the previous scene.

After defeating several challengers in succession, [Martial] stood as a statue, couldn't help but turn his neck, looking back toward the deeper parts.

"Why?"

A self-question rose in his heart, with spiritual fluctuations revealing a hint of confusion in his aura.

"Last time wasn't bad; this time it's just mediocre."

"The gap between us has grown wider."

"Why does he, a self-disciplined Martial Arts Family, grow faster than I, who rely on data calibration?"

The confusion in his heart continued to grow.

It seemed as if he was beaten back to his original form.

But in reality, as a firsthand participant, he clearly understood what had just transpired. At the instant when punches collided, an even more astounding power exploded around him, as if thousands of weapons struck him just like the last battle, his body was utterly destroyed, autonomously triggering the restructuring effect of the Miracle Corridor, leading to the subsequent scene.

"I don't understand."

With thoughts churning, [Martial] once more defeated another challenger, yet his heart was only left with more questions.

...

Leaving the trial region, passing through a layer of Star Ring, Qin Jin had arrived at the ultimate destination during the beta test, the fifth-level region.

The surroundings sparsely held groups of golden gleams, and as soon as Qin Jin stepped into this area, silently, a light curtain appeared before him, displaying information above.

[Successfully reached the Miracle Corridor Fifth-level Region]

[You have gained special privileges]

With a slight eyebrow raise, Qin Jin meticulously examined it.

Soon, the light curtain dissipated, Qin Jin felt a movement in his heart, spreading his spirit, and before him, starlight converged to form a portal.

He stepped into it, and with a shimmer of ripples, arrived at another place.

It was the initial independent room when each person first entered the Miracle Corridor.

His gaze swept across; the blocks on the five portals of white, green, blue, purple, and gold had all been lifted. Qin Jin just returned through the golden portal.

Above the room, there was a new countdown timer, presently in a static state.

[Special Privileges]

Through the recent information, Qin Jin had already understood this.

In the Miracle Corridor, participants who reached the fifth-level region with their independent abilities would unlock an independent room. Henceforth, whenever the Miracle Corridor was activated, they could directly proceed to the relevant area through the portal, without needing to pass trial challenges again.

Moreover, the countdown timer above was even more special; only participants like him who defeated [Martial] or earned [Martial]'s recognition could obtain it.

Every opening of the Miracle Corridor comes with time restrictions; each participant must strive within a limited period to achieve more.

But the countdown inside the independent space, now paused, is specific to Qin Jin.

In other words, when the Miracle Corridor's [public time] is reached and it closes, forcing all participants out, as long as his personal countdown hasn't reached zero, he can continue entering the Miracle Corridor, undeterred by urgency, until his personal time expires, concluding his Miracle Corridor journey.

"Excellent performance grants extra privileges."

"In the Federation, this is executed with utmost clarity, providing support to all genius individuals."

Qin Jin's gaze focused on the frozen countdown: "Now, there's no need to rush, I can handle some matters first before thoroughly exploring the fifth-level region."

"This time, the number of participants has increased tremendously. I wonder if anyone else will acquire this special privilege."

His eyes shifted, looking towards the sixth doorway shrouded in mist: "I've already been through the sixth-level region's trial, does that mean the sixth-level region has also opened?"

With thoughts swirling, Qin Jin mapped out his plans in his heart, deciding not to enter the fifth-level region yet.

"Calculating the time, Candle Kite should have already maneuvered the Xingzhou Ship to reach the Crystal Branch Star."

"Perfect."

"After settling some matters, I'll return to the Miracle Corridor, utilizing the remaining time to strive for the sixth-level region."

He was always someone to unwaveringly execute upon deciding a target, and after making the decision, his spirit dispersed; his body flickered and vanished from the spot.

Upon reappearing.

He was aboard the Xingzhou Ship.

Before him, the teleportation portal formed by the invitation letter dissipated, reverting to its letter form, but unlike before, it did not lock again, returning to the spiritual world, glowing softly, ready for Qin Jin to activate at any moment.

"Captain Qin Jin."

Right after Qin Jin appeared, Candle Kite's voice arose, her figure emerged, wearing a lively smile: "We've arrived at Crystal Branch Star, currently docked at the thirty-seventh port."

"According to the regulations, you need to undergo identity verification in person before entering the planet."

Qin Jin nodded.

He stepped to the window, gazing out; the Xingzhou Ship was docked within the port, and looking down, an extraordinarily peculiar planet came into view.

Rather than a planet, it seemed to be a super-giant crystal stone nestled within the Star Sea. The surface of the planet reflected magnificent brilliance, like a dream or fantasy.

"So this is the Crystal Branch Star?"

It's known that every Gaia Planet is distinctly unique, something Qin Jin had long known. Now... seeing this crystal-like extraordinary planet, his thoughts began to wander.

"What kind of spectacle will it be when Thunder Star ascends to Level 10?"

Before him.

Candle Kite had already made contact with the port; after several rigorous identity verifications and confirming the voyage path, the Xingzhou Ship began its journey towards the Crystal Branch Star.

The crystal enveloping the planet's surface, with sharp edges, made the whole planet appear tangible. Just as the Xingzhou Ship was about to collide with the [crystal], like a crystal wall unfolding, a path appeared forward, allowing the starship to enter.

While observing the surrounding scenery, Qin Jin expressed the issues he encountered within the Miracle Corridor.

"Candle Kite."

"Do you know of traces of civilization?"