Choice

In a reception room within the military camp, Qin Mu was seated with representatives from four factions.

"Thank you all for the invitation; Qin Mu is deeply grateful. Your offers are very generous, but I do have one small request," Qin Mu said.

Looking at the representatives of the four factions, Qin Mu spoke with poise and confidence, showing no signs of nervousness. After all, this situation was exactly as Qin Mu had planned.

"Please, tell us. We will do our best to accommodate," said Zheng Xing, the military representative, without hesitation.

The other factions also indicated their agreement.

"You should have all seen my background. My mother was a researcher in the military, and influenced by her, I've had a strong passion for monsters and genes since childhood," Qin Mu stated.

Qin Mu paused here. This was, of course, an effort to build his persona. He did have many relevant books at home, and who knew if he was truly passionate or not.

"Perhaps due to this influence, when I entered the wilderness and fought monsters, I awakened my mental power at a moment of life and death."

This was indeed true. Before awakening his powers, Qin Mu had been fighting monsters.

"Later, I unexpectedly discovered that I seemed to be able to communicate with monsters through my mental power, and even control them."

"Through my research during this time, I've found that this talent is closely related to my understanding and study of monsters. Therefore, I hope to receive some assistance in this area. Research on monsters, and even more in-depth monster gene engineering, would be very beneficial for my strength improvement."

Upon hearing Qin Mu's request, everyone exchanged glances. The representatives from Limit Martial Arts School and Thunderbolt Martial Arts School were somewhat stunned. While these two martial arts schools excelled at cultivating warriors and had some legacy in mental powers, their research into monsters and gene engineering was either non-existent or very superficial.

However, Zheng Xing from the military and the representative from the HR Alliance showed pleased expressions. When it came to monster research, the military was undoubtedly the authority. Every year, major military schools cultivated numerous research talents, most of whom entered military research labs. The government and military invested vast resources annually. The cell repair potion Qin Mu had used was one such result of military research.

While the HR Alliance might not match the military in monster research, they possessed substantial funding, had attracted a considerable number of high-end research talents, and invested in numerous advanced research facilities, yielding significant results. Their most famous achievements included various gene potions and other high-profit pharmaceutical products.

Seizing the opportunity, the HR Alliance representative quickly said, "Qin Mu, your idea is excellent! I support you! Our HR Alliance has conducted in-depth research on various monsters, especially in gene engineering. Many renowned research institutions are funded by our HR Alliance. As long as you join us, I can apply for permissions for you to access some high-end knowledge and even directly join major research institutions. However, since most of our high-end research facilities are located in our base cities in Europe, you can come with me directly to our European base cities to settle. We will provide you with the best conditions."

After the HR Alliance representative finished speaking, Zheng Xing, the military representative, spoke solemnly. "Regarding the understanding of monsters, our military is the most authoritative! The compilation of data on various monsters every year is done by the military. Our research on monsters is comprehensive and deep. Universities in major base cities offer relevant majors, and we also have numerous research units within the military. Your mother was once a very outstanding researcher in a certain research institute."

Zheng Xing paused here before continuing, "Upon joining the military, you will have the rank of Colonel, which grants you the authority to participate in some research. As your strength improves, your authority will also increase, and more research institutes will be accessible to you. You can learn related knowledge based on your own level."

After a moment of hesitation, Zheng Xing added, "If you are truly interested and if this would genuinely help improve your strength, I suggest you directly enroll in the special warrior class at Jiangnan First Military School using your military Colonel status. During your university years, you can systematically study relevant knowledge, and the military will not assign you any tasks. You can arrange your time freely, but the military will monitor and urge you to improve your strength. If your progress is too slow and you squander your talent, the military will forcibly send you for training in the army. You can join the military after completing your studies."

Hearing Zheng Xing's words, Qin Mu's interest was immediately piqued. Among the four major factions, Qin Mu's initial considerations were the military and Limit Martial Arts School. Limit Martial Arts School was the strongest force on Earth, with its owner, Hong, being unrivaled globally, considered invincible. It also offered many benefits. For example, Luo Feng later obtained the "Basics of Mental Power" from Hong. Furthermore, Luo Feng had joined Limit Martial Arts School, and if Qin Mu joined as well, it would be a good way to build a relationship with Luo Feng.

Thunderbolt Martial Arts School was also quite good. The owner of Thunderbolt Martial Arts School, Thunder God, had a close relationship with Hong. Joining either of them was largely similar.

As for the HR Alliance, to be honest, apart from money, they offered little else of appeal. And for Qin Mu, money alone was either not attractive at all or as tasteless as chewing on a chicken's leg.

This is the era of warriors, an era where strength reigns supreme.

The military, in fact, held significant appeal for Qin Mu. Both of his parents were military personnel, so joining the military would be like coming from a proper lineage.

The military was also the strongest, bar none, when it came to research on monsters, gene technology, and so on!

Furthermore, the conditions offered by the military were indeed very generous.

The only thing that worried Qin Mu was the issue of freedom.

The military emphasized obedience to orders, although they were more lenient with warriors, especially powerful ones.

But as the Sovereign of the Swarm, Qin Mu would frequently need to enter the Wilderness Zone, and some secrets, like the existence of the Hive Mother, could not be revealed to the military.

However, he hadn't expected Zheng Xing to suggest that Qin Mu attend university and enter a military academy!

Military academies had much more relaxed management, and the special recruitment classes for warriors were extremely free, with almost no restrictions.

It was only after graduating from the military academy that he would officially join the military.

But was that a problem? With a full four years, if Qin Mu couldn't grow stronger, he might as well just end it all.

In four years, the Swarm would have already spread across the globe and broken out of the planet.

Not to mention, it wouldn't even take four years for the Golden Horn Beast to launch a full-scale attack on humanity.

Zheng Xing was right; where else would be more suitable and comprehensive for systematically learning about genes than a school?

With that thought, Qin Mu stood up directly and said to Zheng Xing.

"If that's the case, then I am very honored to join the military. I'll leave the subsequent arrangements to the military. I plan to first study systematically at a military academy before joining the army."

Zheng Xing, who had a serious expression on his face, now broke into a smile.

"Welcome aboard!"

Seeing that Qin Mu intended to join the military, Zhuge Tao of the Limit Martial Arts School quickly said.

"With your current strength, attending a military academy is a complete waste of time!

If you join our Limit Martial Arts School, with a little more training, I can recommend you to take the assessment for the world's number one training camp, the War God Reserve Camp!

After you emerge from the War God Reserve Camp, you'll be at least a War God level powerhouse.

Even if you fail the assessment, with your talent, you'll have no problem getting into the basic training camp.

That place absorbs talented individuals from all over the world, and you can receive the best training there!"

Wang Heng, the supervisor of the Thunderbolt Martial Arts School headquarters, even stood up and urged him.

"That's right, going to a military academy is a waste of time! A waste of your talent!

You must know that these next few years are when your strength can improve the fastest. Going to a military academy is completely not worth it.

If you want to learn about monsters and genes, our Thunderbolt Martial Arts School also has some related research institutions. While they aren't very advanced, it's enough for you to learn.

You can completely wait until your strength improves, until you become a War God, before considering these things!"

It was clear that Zhuge Tao and Wang Heng genuinely wished him well.

But Qin Mu still shook his head resolutely and said.

Become a War God? In about ten days, the Hive Mother could be upgraded to a Level 2 Hive Mother, and his own strength could rapidly advance to the advanced Warlord level. As for his Mental Master abilities, he would directly reach the intermediate War God level!

"I have my own considerations. I apologize."

Zheng Xing, however, smiled and said.

"You don't need to worry about affecting your progress. You can also receive excellent training at the Jiangnan First Military School. Moreover, if your strength reaches the level to enter the War God Reserve Camp, we in the military can also allow you to join.

Our military has slots every year to directly enter the War God Reserve Camp!"

"Qin Mu, welcome aboard!"