Powerhouse

"Um, is there something on my face?" Being stared at by so many people made Lin Qingyu a little awkward, so he could only say something casually to ease the atmosphere.

He had indeed become too absorbed in his cultivation this time and completely lost track of time.

"Everything you have seen these past few days, along with all the information you collected, is classified as top-secret national material. Anyone who leaks it will be charged directly with treason." Jia Yi spoke as soon as Lin Qingyu woke up.

In truth, his heart had yet to calm down, and he even felt a trace of relief. Fortunately, he had brought Lin Qingyu to the Huaxia Military Region, where everything remained under military control.

At the very least, only the people within this base knew of Lin Qingyu's heaven-defying performance. And everyone Jia Yi had invited here was trustworthy.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. As expected of my son. He stayed silent until he made everyone speechless." Lin Meng was delighted. He pulled Zheng Xinyi over to Lin Qingyu. "Xiao Yu, how strong are you now? You must be at least Warlord level. Have you reached War God level?"

Hearing Lin Meng's words, Jia Yi and the experts present came to their senses. They all stepped forward, eager to learn just how far Lin Qingyu, this unbelievable genius, had progressed during his first cultivation of Gene Energy.

"By current standards, I should have no opponents among War Gods. Even against a Councillor level expert, I'm confident I could fight." Lin Qingyu did not fully reveal his strength, but he displayed more than enough power.

Earth was not the universe. While the saying went that a tree standing above the forest would be destroyed by the wind, Lin Qingyu was no longer a tree that could be blown down. He was an unshakable mountain range!

Even if he fought Hong or Thor now, he would most likely be unable to win, but escaping with his life would not be difficult.

So, keeping one trump card hidden was enough. There was no need to deliberately conceal his general level of strength.

"Hiss—" Everyone present sucked in a cold breath.

They had seen outrageous things before, but they had never seen anyone this outrageous after just one cultivation session.

"Xiao Yu, are you sure? I believe you when you say Invincible War God, since you should be an unprecedented genius among Mental Masters. But matching a Councillor? Councillors and War Gods are fundamentally different! you haven't become a Councillor yet, have you?" Lin Meng asked with wide eyes.

"Dad, could you have a little more faith in me? Let's test my strength first. That should reflect my abilities best, right?" Lin Qingyu said.

"Yes, yes, yes, we can test his strength first." A researcher in a white coat immediately spoke up.

Very soon, the expert team brought Lin Qingyu to the military district's highest-level testing room.

Because Lin Qingyu claimed to possess strength comparable to a Councillor level expert, both the equipment and safety measures were top-tier.

"First, force output." Lin Qingyu did not use any force-amplification technique. He simply threw a punch at the testing device.

The sonic boom from his punch swept through the entire testing room. The immense impact and vibrations even faintly traveled beyond the room.

"F-fist force: 25 million kilograms. That's Councillor level strength!" Even the researcher reading the report printed by the computer spoke with a trembling, incredulous voice.

After seeing this report, the others more or less believed that Lin Qingyu possessed Planetary level strength, though the tests continued.

The final results also stunned everyone.

Lin Qingyu's force output was 25 million kilograms, or 25,000 tons. His speed was 3,400 meters per second, close to Mach 10, and his reaction speed was comparable to that of a Councillor.

Furthermore, as a Mental Master, Lin Qingyu could fly in the first place. Now, there was truly no difference between him and a Councillor.

"This is really rather awkward." Jia Yi looked at Lin Qingyu after the tests and said with a cheerful smile. Though he claimed it was awkward, he was actually overjoyed.

"Originally, after you awakened, I planned to have you spend at least eight hours a day training here with me, then another four hours studying and practicing at the Huaxia Academy of Sciences. But now, there's no need for you to train here with me."

That was true. Although the strength Lin Qingyu displayed might not yet surpass Jia Yi's, Jia Yi truly did not have much left to teach him. A force output of 25 million kilograms, without taking amplitude into account, was already comparable to Planetary level Tier 3 or even Tier 4 experts.

And that was before Lin Qingyu had broken through to Councillor level. Once he successfully became a true Planetary level expert, Jia Yi might not even be his match.

Of course, for Huaxia Country to produce such a powerhouse was also tremendous news for Jia Yi.

"As for becoming a Councillor level existence, Earth currently has no systematic method of breaking through. However, I can teach you all of my personal experience in breaking through to Councillor level. As for martial artist manuals, you may choose any one manual that Huaxia Country has the authority to pass on," Jia Yi said as he looked at Lin Qingyu. "Other than that, there isn't much I can help you with in cultivation. But outside cultivation, I can provide some assistance."

"Outside cultivation?" Lin Qingyu asked in confusion.

"That's right. Didn't you want to participate in research on various pharmaceuticals? Originally, I planned to have you join your mother's research institute. But now, as a Councillor level expert, you can obtain funding independently and establish your own research institution. Over the next few years, the country will also grant your institution preferential policies, such as priority in selecting talent," Jia Yi said. "There are also weapons. A powerhouse cannot be without weapons. Huaxia Country's National Treasury still contains some armor and weapons left behind by ancient civilizations. you may choose any three."

"Really?" Hearing Jia Yi's words, Lin Qingyu was genuinely happy. After all, Earth had once been the territory of the King-level Immortal Huyan Bo, and it contained quite a few precious Ruins and items.

Although most of the valuable items were probably in the hands of Hong, the First Speaker, and Thor, the Second Speaker, Huaxia Country, as one of the five great nations, should have some reserves as well.

If he could find a Tier 3 weapon, he could sell it in the universe for several billion or even tens of billions of Black Dragon Coins.

If he wanted to pursue the path of a pharmacist and even become a true cosmic researcher, he could not do without massive funding.

"Yes, of course. You will not be shortchanged on benefits. But correspondingly, I hope you can fulfill at least some of the obligations of a Councillor level expert," Jia Yi said.

"No problem." Lin Qingyu agreed immediately without even asking what those obligations were.

The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. Since Jia Yi had promised him the authority and perks of a councillor-level expert, there would naturally be corresponding obligations.

Lin Qingyu was not worried about being treated unfairly.

After all, a "Councillor" was not merely an identity, but a class—the War God Palace Council was Earth's true ruling class.

How the War God Palace Council should accept each new Councillor, and how nations should cooperate with Councillor level experts for mutual benefit, were all matters with mature procedures and rules.

As long as there was no irreconcilable conflict with other Councillors, no organization would deliberately deceive or suppress a Councillor, not even a newly promoted one.

Once Lin Qingyu displayed true Councillor level strength, he was no longer some so-called "genius" or "rising star." He had entered the powerful class that set the rules!