S-Class Sequence! Spark Plan

"Mm! This time, I agree with Old Murong. Director Cao, Lin Yu's talent is unprecedented. I wouldn't dare say no one will ever surpass him, but at the very least, he is one of a kind right now! I propose that Lin Yu be admitted directly into the S-Class genius sequence and that we immediately apply to activate the Spark Plan!"

Fang Tianhai, who had just been trading barbs with Murong Hongchen, now firmly chose Murong Hongchen's side. They were both part of the education system, and Lin Yu's talent was obvious to all. If he did not show goodwill now, there might not be another opportunity later.

"S-Class sequence! The Spark Plan!"

Cao Yiming's expression tightened as he fell into thought.

"That's right! The Spark Plan! Ever since the Federation introduced the Spark Plan, not a single person has been worthy of having this highest-standard genius development program activated for them. But I believe Lin Yu's talent absolutely merits it!"

Fang Tianhai spoke with unwavering conviction, leaving no room for doubt.

Since the Federation's founding, magical beasts had hung over humanity's heads like a sword.

Magical beasts were unlike humans. Nearly all of them were born with power far greater than that of ordinary people. The offspring of certain high-level magical beasts were even born with the strength of the second or third rank.

Humans, meanwhile, needed roughly twenty years of growth—from birth to awakening, and then to gaining combat power capable of contending with magical beasts.

However, while magical beasts held an advantage at birth, the strength they could attain as they grew was closely tied to their race. The greater a magical beast race's potential, the higher its upper limit of strength. Moreover, it was far harder for magical beasts to break free of their racial shackles than it was for humans.

Even if humans awakened low-level talents, they could improve through cultivation and ultimately break through their limits. Just like the Saber Emperor Huangfu Long, who had stood at the pinnacle of humanity and suppressed countless magical beasts with nothing more than a B-Class Snow-Drinking Saber!

In order to cultivate Awakened more effectively and quickly—especially geniuses among them—the Freedom Federation had established a whole series of talent development programs.

Geniuses of different grades received different levels of resource allocation. The S-Class sequence Fang Tianhai mentioned was the highest-level genius classification selected by the Federation!

It could be said that once someone entered the S-Class sequence, they would never need to worry about cultivation resources again. Weapons, pills... everything would be available!

The Spark Plan was an even higher-standard talent development program. Not only would cultivation resources be supplied without limit and personal guidance provided, but before one had fully grown, high-level Guardians would also protect them. Everything one could think of—and even things one could not—would be considered in advance, allowing them to grow comfortably without taking a single detour!

Yet ever since the Spark Plan had been proposed, not one person had been qualified enough for the Federation to employ such a high-standard program.

"Old Fang, not bad, not bad. You finally said something insightful for once!!"

Murong Hongchen's eyes lit up, and he spoke excitedly after hearing Fang Tianhai.

"..."

Fang Tianhai looked speechlessly at Murong Hongchen. Damn it, if you don't know how to talk, then shut up. What do you mean, finally said something insightful for once? When have I ever not been insightful? Forget it! I won't lower myself to this old man's level. It'd be beneath me!

"Director Cao, I also think Elder Fang's proposal is feasible! Once news of Lin Yu's awakening gets out, I expect every stray cat and dog will come sniffing around! A few days ago, those stinking rats from the Eternal Night Church attacked my arena. If they find out, there's no telling what they might do!"

Ji Xuejun echoed from the side. Although the arena had cooperated with the Guardian Office over the past two days to root out some cult members in Banyan City, they had all been small fry. No one could guarantee that high-level cultists were not still hiding within Banyan City!

If those mad cultists learned about Lin Yu, whether they wanted to recruit him or kill him before he could spread his wings, it would be troublesome!

"Mm!!"

Cao Yiming pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Let's do this. I'll go explain the situation to Commander Huang. You all stay alert and secretly assign some people to protect Student Lin Yu. Post people near his home as well. Don't let those cultists find an opening. Otherwise, we'll become sinners when the time comes!"

The Commander Huang Cao Yiming mentioned was the official directly in charge of Banyan City, equivalent to the great frontier officials of old, overseeing several cities around Banyan City.

"Mm! Don't worry, Director Cao. Leave Lin Yu's safety to me! If those stinking rats really dare to come, I'll skewer every last one of them with my halberd!!!"

Ji Xuejun volunteered from the side.

Ji Xuejun was still deeply resentful over what had happened at the arena. She was certain that high-ranking cultists from the Eternal Night Church were hiding in Banyan City. They were simply concealed too deeply, and no one knew where they were.

The operation a few days ago had failed to catch any big fish, leaving her with a belly full of rage and nowhere to vent it! Ji Xuejun was certain that once those stinking rats heard about Lin Yu, they would come rushing over. Then she could finally settle old scores!

"Xuejun, you can protect him, but don't get carried away when the time comes!! Lin Yu's safety is more important than everyone in the Eternal Night Church combined! Do you understand?"

Seeing Ji Xuejun's indignant expression, how could Cao Yiming not know what she was thinking? He was not worried about Ji Xuejun's strength in the slightest. Back when she had just entered the seventh rank, she had already slaughtered her way through a Marquis-rank secret realm. Her strength was unquestionably sufficient. But her tendency to lose herself once battle began gave Cao Yiming endless headaches. Sometimes, he even wondered whether this child had been a man reincarnated into the wrong body. Her ferocious fighting style was so fierce that even he had to admit defeat.

"Uh! Director Cao! I know what matters most! I'm not a three-year-old child!"

Ji Xuejun rolled her beautiful eyes. Was she really that untrustworthy?

"Mm! Good. Then Lin Yu's safety is in your hands. When I return, I'll arrange for a squad to guard the area around Lin Yu's home. As for the school, I'll have to trouble Principal Murong."

"Rest assured! As long as these old bones of mine are still standing, those stinking rats won't be able to stir up any trouble at Banyan City No. 1 High School!"

Murong Hongchen spoke up as well. Lin Yu was now the apple of his eye, and he could not allow anything to happen to him. Besides, the school was Murong Hongchen's home ground. If he could not even protect a student within the school, then he might as well not be its principal.

"I'll arrange for a Marquis-rank expert to come oversee things later. Otherwise, Old Murong's strength really isn't much to look at!"

Fang Tianhai abruptly cut in from the side, his words full of contempt for Murong Hongchen's strength.

"You old bastard, are you looking for a fight!! Not much to look at, huh! Come on... Don't leave later. Let's have a round in the arena!"

"Forget it! I won't bully you. Do you think that frail old body of yours can break my barrier? Hehehe..."

Seeing Murong Hongchen fly into a rage, Fang Tianhai felt a burst of satisfaction. He had finally gotten even for earlier, and his mood was wonderful!