A staff meeting was underway in the academy conference room.
"Regarding the students' situation over the past week since the new rules were released, I believe an explanation is necessary."
Dean Zhou Qinfeng wore a grave expression. Seeing this, the faculty knew it was certainly not good news.
"According to reports from all of you teachers, as well as feedback from some students, there are actually students in our academy practicing that so-called Cosmic Spore God Technique. This is simply intolerable!"
"Our academy was founded to cultivate pillars of society. We hoped that these outstanding students would one day lead the entire nation out from beneath the shadow of the Apocalypse Rules. This means our students should possess healthy values and understanding, but now it seems there is a serious problem."
Zhou Qinfeng swept his gaze around the room and asked, "Can anyone explain exactly what the problem is?"
Teacher Chen, who taught psychology, said, "According to information released by the authorities, these Alien Spores invade through emotional vulnerabilities in each person. One major emotional vulnerability among students right now is anxiety over their strength."
"Anxiety over strength? Those who can enter this academy are all among the best of the best. They have such anxieties too?"
"Of course. Their anxiety may even be more severe than that of ordinary people. Many outstanding people are like this—or rather, the reason many people become outstanding is precisely because they hold themselves to strict standards."
"Teacher Chen is right." Ouyang Shanyue, who taught Mind Power Philosophy, added, "Quite a few students have also told me that the spores strengthened their abilities and even accelerated the growth of their Mind Power. Those tangible improvements have made them waver."
"I told them to stay calm. The benefits before their eyes are like bait; a