After the meeting, Lin Yi stayed behind and flew straight back to East Blade Military Academy aboard the Star-Glitter Fighter.
He knew all too well that if he lingered any longer, who knew how many people would come asking him about the Evolution Fluid.
As soon as he returned, the first thing Lin Yi did was summon Liu Yuan and ask how the Special Training Class was progressing.
Liu Yuan reported, "Everyone's making good progress. Most have reached the fourth stage of basic training, the best have made it to the fifth, and a few in the first tier are already working hard on the sixth."
That was pretty good progress. Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction, then said, "All right. Let the class know that before the Special Training Class ends, they'll take part in a mission to wipe out a Small Nest as their graduation assessment. Only those at Stardust Rank will be eligible."
Then he continued, "Over the next few days, give 200,000 merit points to the trainees who successfully reach Stardust Rank. They can use them to choose and redeem a Stardust Rank cultivation technique for themselves."
Liu Yuan took note of the instructions and nodded to show he understood.
"Also," Lin Yi added, "tell them that clearing the Stardust Rank training stages will earn them extra points. But I'd suggest they try Endless Mode first over the next few days, and get used to fighting at Stardust Rank by battling Abyss Beasts."
"Yes, Principal," Liu Yuan replied respectfully. "I'll inform everyone right away."
After leaving Lin Yi's office, Liu Yuan immediately opened the Special Training Class group chat.
After giving it some thought, he began typing out an announcement.
"Everyone, I've just received word from Principal Lin: the Special Training Class graduation assessment will involve a