Special Talent Policy Marshal Lin

"How did it feel to become a Psionic User, Qin Tian?"

Xiao Yunlong asked with a smile.

Qin Tian said, "There's an extra force inside my body that I can control. That feeling... is very strange."

Qin Dadi and Liu Zhaozhao could not help showing looks of envy when they heard this.

Psionic Energy

This was the greatest difference between Psionic Users and Ability Users.

Ability Users had no energy within their bodies. Releasing an ability was as natural as raising a hand or blinking, almost instinctive.

The advantage of Ability Users was that they could use their abilities more naturally and freely. If their abilities were powerful, their combat strength in the early stages could surpass that of Psionic Users.

However, due to their lack of energy, Ability Users expended a tremendous amount of physical strength and Mental Power in battle. Their endurance was poor, and in terms of versatility and late-stage destructive power, they were far inferior to Psionic Users.

Psionic Users were the foremost profession in the Empire, and indeed the entire universe.

"Haha, this is Psionic Energy."

Xiao Yunlong smiled. "After awakening Psionic Energy, you'll need to choose a cultivation technique that suits you. But there are many factors to consider when choosing one. For example, whether you prefer being a Psionic Warrior or a Psionic Mage. Also, your Psionic Affinity determines the direction of your technique. Take me, for example—I have high affinity for the wind attribute, so I ultimately chose a Wind Element technique."

Qin Tian knew that his highest Psionic Affinities had to be lightning and darkness, but he still asked:

"How do you test affinity?"

"That's easy." Xiao Yunlong said. "Just go to the Special Operations Management Department for a test. Oh, right—every Psionic User needs to be registered with the Special Operations Management Department. You just awakened, so you need to go register as well."

At this point, Qin Dadi added:

"Qin Tian, after registering as a Psionic User, you can enjoy many benefits, such as reduced medical fees, schooling for relatives, promotions in rank, and so on. But for you, the most important thing is that it can speed up the processing of your Imperial ID Card."

An ID card was simply too important for Imperial citizens.

Without one, you were effectively unregistered. None of the benefits or paths for advancement had anything to do with you.

Take Qin Tian, for example. Although he had recently earned tremendous Battle Merit and killed hundreds of Orcs, because he lacked an ID card, his Military Merit Points had yet to be issued. Promotions in rank and medal rewards were likewise beyond his reach.

"Understood." Qin Tian nodded.

"Anyway, it's still early. How about we go register now?" Xiao Yunlong suggested.

"Alright."

Qin Tian also wanted to get his ID card processed as soon as possible and claim the Military Merit Points that belonged to him.

With Military Merit Points, he could exchange them for a Rune Gun or a cultivation technique suitable for him.

"Let's go!"

The group boarded a Shuttle and soon arrived at the Special Operations Management Department.

The Special Operations Management Department was located in a Two-Story Building. The first floor was a Service Hall with more than a dozen counters. At the moment, several Psionic Users and Ability Users could be seen handling related business.

Qin Tian walked up to an empty counter and sat down, while the other three stood behind him.

"What business are you here for?"

Behind the counter, a young Staff Member asked.

Before Qin Tian could speak, Xiao Yunlong behind him answered first.

"We're from Earth Dragon Squad of the 319th Regiment. This is our member, Qin Tian. He just awakened as a Psionic User and came to register."

"Is that so~"

The Staff Member gave Qin Tian a surprised look. Cases of someone awakening as a Psionic User on the battlefield were still rare. At least, this was the first one he had encountered.

"Alright, give me your ID number."

Xiao Yunlong added, "He doesn't have an ID card."

No ID card?

The Staff Member's gaze instantly sharpened. "What's going on? Are you unregistered?"

Xiao Yunlong fell silent this time. He felt that Qin Tian needed to explain what came next himself.

Under the Staff Member's watchful gaze, Qin Tian slowly said:

"I'm a Clone."

"What?!"

A look of astonishment suddenly appeared on the Staff Member's face. In the public perception, Clones were battlefield cannon fodder. Their status was roughly the same as the guns and shells in an arsenal—disposable consumables.

According to big data statistics, the average lifespan of Clones was thirty-two days. This also meant that the overwhelming majority of Clones died in their first battle.

Fewer than ten percent of Clones survived two campaigns, while fewer than one percent made it through three.

It could be said that Clones were nothing but expendable materials—and not particularly valuable ones at that. They could only be used in low-intensity wars.

However, once a Clone had unbelievably good fortune and survived several campaigns, they would have a chance to come into contact with Psionic Energy.

Once their Psionic Energy awakened, their lives would immediately change.

All of this stemmed from a Special Law.

"Wait here. I'm going upstairs to report this now."

The Staff Member sprang to his feet, tossed out those words, and rushed upstairs.

"What's going on? Is this really worth getting so worked up over?" Xiao Yunlong looked puzzled.

"Looks like that rumor was true."

Qin Dadi looked thoughtful.

"What rumor?"

Xiao Yunlong, Liu Zhaozhao, and Qin Tian all turned to look at Qin Dadi.

Qin Dadi's expression turned serious. "A rumor about the Special Management Regulations for Clones. I'm not clear on the specifics, but Marshal Lin personally pushed for these regulations."

"Marshal Lin?!"

Hearing that name, Xiao Yunlong and Liu Zhaozhao were both astonished, but then nodded in sudden realization.

If Marshal Lin had drafted it, then there was no doubt about it.

Noticing the changes in their expressions, Qin Tian could not help asking, "Who is Marshal Lin?"

"Marshal Lin is one of the Empire's most legendary figures."

Admiration gleamed in Xiao Yunlong's eyes. "He rose step by step from an ordinary battlefield soldier to become one of the Empire's Ten Marshals, commanding multiple Interstellar Campaigns that shook the ages."

"Marshal Lin is the finest example of someone rising from the bottom, and the idol of countless people."

"Most importantly..."

Xiao Yunlong looked at Qin Tian, his tone carrying an indescribable meaning.

"Like you, Marshal Lin is also a Clone."

What?!

This time, Qin Tian could no longer maintain the calm, aloof expression on his face. His heart churned like stormy seas, overwhelmed by shock.

He knew very well that he had survived until now entirely because of the cheat ability he had brought with him through transmigration.

Without that cheat ability, he would most likely have shared the fate of the other Clones, unable to escape being cannon fodder on the battlefield.

Therefore, he simply could not imagine how a Clone had endured one brutal, bloody campaign after another, weathered the mockery and contempt of the outside world, and ultimately ascended to one of the Empire's Ten Marshal seats.

To him, it was simply absurd—something even novels would not dare to write.

This was the first time the Earth Dragon Squad members had seen such a stunned, astonished expression on Qin Tian's face, but they did not find it strange.

Anyone would have reacted the same way after learning of Marshal Lin's deeds.

Marshal Lin, Lin Xuanqing.

He truly was a godlike figure.