Green Spirit Radiance Crystal

Even with Lin Yi's composure, his breath hitched the moment he saw the contents of the box.

The crystals inside were arranged in three rows, with seven in each.

The top row consisted of seven Spirit Radiance Crystals he was familiar with, each shimmering with a hazy gray glow.

The bottom row also contained seven gray crystals.

However, the middle row was entirely different.

Six of the crystals resembled fine mutton-fat jade, possessing a warm, milky-white luster. Their radiance was restrained yet rich, as if they contained energy several times more vast and pure than the gray ones.

Embedded in their center, like stars surrounding the moon, was a much brighter crystal.

It was a deep, emerald green, like the purest of emeralds, and as its light flowed, a unique rhythm seemed to pulse within it.

Six white, one green!

White crystals are one thing, but to think there is actually a green Spirit Radiance Crystal.

Lin Yi felt quite astonished.

No one understood the significance of the different colored Spirit Radiance Crystals better than he did.

Gray corresponded to Abyss Beasts below the Stardust Rank, such as the Corrosive Abyssal Wolf, which could be effectively killed by concentrated fire from standard light weapons or heavy machine guns.

White meant that the slain Abyss Beast had surpassed the Stardust Rank, placing it between the 1st and 3rd stages of the Stardust Rank.

In his past life, these were known as low-tier Stardust Rank Abyss Beasts.

The Stardust Rank was a threshold; once reached, an entity's strength underwent a qualitative leap.

Their skin and muscle density, speed, and regenerative abilities far exceeded those of ordinary Abyss Beasts. Conventional light weapons could hardly inflict damage, often requiring multiple direct hits from heavy artillery or missiles to kill them completely.

But this was still within the range of what the military could currently handle.

Therefore, Lin Yi was not particularly surprised by the appearance of the white crystals.

The key was the green crystal.

Lin Yi's gaze remained fixed on the crystal in the center of the box; it represented a powerful Abyss Beast that had reached the mid-tier of the Stardust Rank.

Abyss Beasts of this level usually only appeared in medium-sized nests or larger.

Based on Lin Yi's knowledge of the Xia Kingdom's current weaponry and the Abyss Beasts, he believed the authorities had absolutely no effective means to deal with an Abyss Beast of this caliber.

In his past life, the authorities gave up quickly after a few failed attempts; it wasn't until the seventh year after the apocalypse that the first mid-tier Stardust Rank Abyss Beast was killed.

It wasn't that human weapons couldn't harm it at all—the power at the center of a tactical nuclear warhead could still inflict effective damage.

But the crux of the problem was—accuracy!

Because at this level, an Abyss Beast's intelligence was comparable to that of a ten-year-old child.

How could a highly intelligent, incredibly fast mid-tier Stardust Rank Abyss Beast allow itself to be hit by a second or third missile after taking the first one?

Once it couldn't be killed on the first strike, hitting it again with missile-type weapons would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Yet today, on the very first day of the apocalypse, a green Spirit Radiance Crystal was already laid out before him.

Lin Yi felt a sense of heaviness in his heart.

What kind of price did the military pay to kill an Abyss Beast of this level?

Although he knew that in the near future, as human powerhouses emerged, crystals of this level would gradually become common.

But at this initial stage, where civilization was endangered and struggling to survive, the value of this box of crystals was absolutely immeasurable.

This was not just a resource; it was the Supreme Command's absolute trust and expectation in him.

This feeling. Sigh. The Supreme Command is a bit too anxious.

Lin Yi understood this feeling all too well; after all, he had carried such burdens for many years in his past life.

If it were any other young man, they would either be hot-blooded and impulsive, or crushed and unable to breathe under the weight of such heavy hope.

Therefore, this time, Lin Yi allowed a perfectly measured look of shock, excitement, and a hint of disbelief to appear on his face, displaying the reaction an eighteen-year-old should have when suddenly faced with such profound trust.

He lifted his gaze from the crystals to look at Captain Tianpeng, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible dryness: "This is too valuable."

Captain Tianpeng watched his reaction, a smile of understanding on his face, though a flash of hidden heartache crossed his eyes—it was clear he knew exactly how hard-won these crystals were.

He said solemnly, "Advisor Lin, this is what you deserve. Headquarters believes that in your hands, they can serve a greater purpose."

Lin Yi took a deep breath and nodded heavily. He slowly reined in the excitement on his face, transforming it into an expression of extreme seriousness.

"I will study these crystals as soon as possible. Any insights or results I gain will be shared with the Supreme Command."

In fact, he would have done this even if the authorities hadn't asked, just as he had proactively released his instructional videos.

It wasn't just to repay this trust; Lin Yi knew that in the evaluation system of the Civilization Promotion Assessment, "possessing a spirit of mentorship and a willingness to cultivate new forces for civilization" was an extremely important personal evaluation coefficient.

A powerhouse who was selfish and hoarded knowledge would not only see their contribution score to the civilization significantly reduced, but even if their strength was high and their initial personal rating was excellent, a low evaluation coefficient would severely impact their final score.

Lin Yi did not immediately examine what the crystals in the box contained; he closed the box and placed it at his feet.

There were no flowers, no applause; everything was kept simple.

Right there in the dilapidated lobby, amidst the dim light and tense atmosphere, Lin Yi accepted the appointment letter and credentials that signified his rank of Major and his role as a Special Technical Advisor to the General Staff.

With the paperwork complete, Captain Tianpeng seemed to heave a sigh of relief. He checked the time and said, "Staff Officer Lin, our mission here is finished. We must head to the next objective immediately. Take care!"

"Take care! Safe travels!"

Lin Yi stood at attention and returned a military salute that, while not perfectly standard, was sufficiently solemn.

He did not ask where they were headed, but he had a rough idea.

In this era, missions requiring an elite squad like Tianpeng were limited to a few possibilities:

Rescuing top-tier, national-treasure-level scientists or academic leaders, salvaging critical strategic supplies, or conducting close-range reconnaissance on a high-level nest.

Considering the current official strategy, the first possibility was the most likely.

Standing at the entrance of Hongfu Restaurant, Lin Yi watched the armed helicopter roar to life once more, lift off from the ground, and finally vanish into the pitch-black night sky. He remained silent for a long time.

Only when the sound of the helicopter had completely faded did he turn and head back inside.

By this time, his uncle, Lin Ruiheng, had already arrived with several women, enthusiastically trying to arrange a place for the female communications officer, Captain Ren Yinuo, to rest.

"Captain Ren, it's getting late. Why don't I take you to where you'll be staying? The conditions are a bit crude, so please bear with us," Lin Ruiheng said, his tone respectful and slightly cautious.

Ren Yinuo shook her head, her gaze never leaving the equipment being carried inside. "Thank you, but now is not the time for rest. I must calibrate the equipment immediately to establish a stable connection with the General Staff Command as soon as possible. That is the top priority right now. Please, just help me find a relatively quiet and secure corner to place the gear."

Hearing this, Lin Ruiheng turned to look at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi nodded in understanding. "Do as Captain Ren requests. Uncle, find a few people to help move the equipment upstairs and make sure to handle it with care. Captain Ren, feel free to speak up if you need anything."

"Thank you, Major Lin." Ren Yinuo offered Lin Yi a polite smile before waiting on the spot, ready to direct the others on how to handle the equipment.

Lin Yi stopped bothering her, turned around, and climbed the soft ladder back to Fujin Hall on the second floor.