After the meeting, Lin Yi stayed behind and took the Starflare Fighter directly back to the East Peak Military Academy.
He knew very well that if he stayed any longer, countless people would come up to him asking about the evolution fluid.
Upon returning, Lin Yi's first action was to summon Liu Yuan and inquire about the progress of the special training program.
Liu Yuan reported, "Everyone's progress is quite good. Most people have reached the fourth level of basic training, the excellent ones can reach the Fifth Stage, and a few in the top tier are already working hard on the Sixth Trial."
"This progress is not bad," Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Here's what you'll do: inform the class that the special training class will participate in Small Nest eradication operation before the end of the training period as a graduation assessment. Only Stardust level individuals are eligible to participate."
He continued, "In the following days, students who successfully advance to the Stardust level will be awarded 200,000 merit points, which they can use to exchange for Stardust level cultivation techniques."
Liu Yuan carefully wrote it down and nodded to indicate that he understood.
"Furthermore," Lin Yi added, "Tell them that they will receive extra Points for completing the Stardust level training stages. However, I suggest they try the Endless Mode for the next few days, using Abyssal Beast to get used to the Stardust level combat style."
"Yes, Principal," Liu Yuan replied respectfully, "I will inform everyone immediately."
After leaving Lin Yi's office, Liu Yuan immediately opened the special training class group chat.
After thinking for a moment, he began to type in the notification message.
"Dear students, we have just received a notification from Principal Lin that the graduation assessment for the special training program will involve participating in Small Nest eradication operation."
The message immediately caused an uproar in the group chat.
"Holy crap! Small Nest? Really?"
"Wait, the notice said that only Stardust level beings are eligible to participate in this graduation assessment?"
Chen Yu, who had participated in the last nest extermination operation, immediately spoke up, "Brothers, Stardust level Abyssal Beast are no joke. I personally witnessed their ferocity in the last operation. Their speed and strength were simply beyond human capabilities."
"Yes," Li Feng, another student who had participated in the battle, chimed in, "Last time, with Principal Lin around, we could hide in the back. This time, we'll have to deal with these Abyssal Beast ourselves."
At this moment, Zhou Yuxuan voiced his concern. "I've checked the information. The reason this Small Nest in our Helu City hasn't moved is because it's very close to the Medium Nest. Will we face reinforcements from the Medium Nest? Those are Star Dust Tier 4-6 beings; they shouldn't be something we can handle."
The group chat fell silent for a moment, clearly indicating that this concern resonated with many people.
Finally, Zhao Gang broke the silence. "Don't worry, Principal Lin won't send us to face enemies we're sure to die. At most, he'll let us experience the atmosphere of a real battlefield. We'll mainly be dealing with opponents we can fight."
"That's right!" Sun Miao joined the discussion. "We don't need to worry about these things too much. Just follow the arrangements. The Principal will naturally take those situations into account."
However, despite the discussion, the trainees all felt the pressure.
After all, it would be embarrassing for anyone not even qualified to take the graduation exam.
Chen Yu stared at the group chat for a while, then finally said, "Brothers, let's not discuss this anymore, let's focus on training. Those students who are just starting out in Source Energy all look up to us as role models. If we can't even reach the Stardust level, lose our exam qualification, and are the last ones left on campus, what face will we have to call ourselves special training class students?"
This statement resonated with everyone.
"That's right!"
I'm going to the training ground right now.
Count me in!
"Staying up all night tonight."
The group chat was instantly filled with fighting spirit.
All the students knew very well that in this era of source energy, strength was the only true measure of success.
After that, the trainees' enthusiasm for training soared even higher.
As night fell, the training grounds of the East Peak Military Academy remained brightly lit.
The trainees all knew that there were less than two weeks left until the graduation assessment, so the training intensity of the special training class was further increased in the days to come.
They not only have to complete daily energy training, but also learn various tactical coordination and battlefield survival skills.
As the class's teaching assistant, Liu Yuan spared no effort in helping the top-tier trainees overcome one training hurdle after another.
The entire training class was filled with a tense yet expectant atmosphere.
At the same time, the Foreign Affairs Department also began to contact various countries to make preliminary preparations for the establishment of the East Peak Branch Campus.
The equipment and logistics departments began mobilizing supplies to provide logistical support for the upcoming large-scale operation.
Under the command of the General Staff, surrounding troops also gradually assembled, and heavy firepower equipment such as tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters arrived at the temporary base near the East Peak Military Academy.
Compared to the already mature Miniature Nest warfare plan, this was the first time that Small Nest had been destroyed. The General Staff still implemented a relatively cautious deployment strategy and amassed a considerable number of troops.
In fact, after this series of events, the entire Xia Country's leadership has realized that as Lin Yi's strength continues to improve, the war between humanity and the Abyssal Beast is entering a new phase.
The students of the East Peak Military Academy's special training class will become the backbone of this new phase.
Ten days before the end of the special training course, Lin Yi gathered all the trainees again and explained in detail the characteristics and key points of combat for Small Nest.
"The biggest difference between the reinforcements from Medium Nest and those from Small Nest lies not only in the greater strength of their Abyssal Beast, but also in the greater diversity of the types of Abyssal Beast and their higher level of cooperation."
Lin Yi stood on the podium, his expression serious. "Therefore, each of you must remember that when you encounter someone stronger than yourself, teamwork is more important than individual ability."
The trainees took notes diligently, and no one dared to slack off in the slightest.
During this period, the virtual training room and training ground were filled with the students of the special training class, and their strength was improving at a visible rate.
A few days later, some of the top-tier students had already begun attempting to break through to the Stardust level, while those who had fallen behind were desperately trying to catch up.
Lin Yi watched all this and nodded inwardly.
This competitive atmosphere makes it very easy for people to improve. If this pace continues, by the time the special training program ends, it should be able to cultivate a group of truly capable individuals.
Soon, as the graduation date approached, the entire East Peak Military Academy entered a special state of combat readiness.
On the training field, the light of the source energy rose and fell, and energies of various colors intertwined and collided in the air.
Those students who had already broken through to the Stardust level first sparred with each other in the virtual training room, and then verified their results on the training field. The entire training class was immersed in a tense yet passionate atmosphere.