China in the Swallowed Star world was actually in a somewhat awkward position.
On the surface, China had Thor and Hong, the two strongest people in the world, but Thor was of Chinese-Indian mixed heritage, while Hong was a mercenary assassin.
Neither of them had much sense of belonging to China. The God of War Palace gave China no special treatment, and neither Limit Martial Hall nor Lightning Martial Hall offered China any support. Instead, they drew away many of China's talents.
But Zhan Dong was different. He came from the military, had a clean background, and was thoroughly and unquestionably Chinese. He undoubtedly felt a sense of belonging to China.
Most importantly, the core incentives Limit Martial Hall and Lightning Martial Hall used to attract talents meant nothing to him. There was no way he could be poached.
Nine Heavens Thunder Saber? World Ending Spear Art?
These manuals, which required at least ten billion to purchase after joining a martial hall, had lower limits than what that being gave away for free without even requiring him to pass the test. As for resources, Liu Yan had never even heard of the treasures that nourished the flesh and spiritual power.
Liu Yan immediately made the decision. The military would fully support Zhan Dong in passing that being's entrance examination!
This was an opportunity for China, and even more so for Earth. If Zhan Dong could truly become that person's disciple, then in the face of the powerful and dangerous cosmic environment, such an existence would be Earth's strongest and most reliable support.
For now, the only things Liu Yan could decide on behalf of the military were support in money, protection for family members, housing, and special approval exempting him from returning to the front lines to fight monsters, allowing