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"Click!"

After putting the lid on the teapot, Shen Heng looked up at Li Daoyi.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"The first cohort of students from both the Southern and Northern Martial Arts, including them, will graduate in two months. The higher-ups intend to assign them to the Erosion Zone!" Li Daoyi, his eyes slightly narrowed.

There was no response, and the scene fell silent for a moment.

After a long pause, Shen Heng finally spoke:

"Okay, I understand!"

"That's it?" Li Daoyi eyebrow and asked. He had originally thought Shen Heng's reaction would be stronger.

"Otherwise what?" Shen Heng raised his eyes.

"Didn't you say you didn't want your sister to go to the front lines?" Li Daoyi asked, puzzled.

"Is it that I don't want to, and I need to apply to the higher-ups? Is that possible?" Shen Heng asked.

Hmm... it's hard to say!

Li Daoyi moment, his gaze sweeping over the rising Rising Sun armband on Shen Heng's uniform.

"Although your ability is only at the B-Class, based on your previous achievements, your status is already beyond that of ordinary people. If it's a normal matter, the higher-ups will definitely try their best to arrange things for you!"

"But this is the first year for Southern and Northern Martial Arts, and their goal is to be among the top students..."

After a pause, Li Daoyi turned his gaze back to Shen Heng.

"If I really arrange it for you, then many things will become difficult to handle later!"

Shen Heng gazed at the teapot, which was steaming slightly, and slowly nodded.

The first edition of the Southern and Northern Martial Arts —just those few words are enough to imagine how much attention is being paid to that event.

Those in society are easier to deal with; they're just like everyone else...

Just as the Daoist priest said.

If we really do this, many things will become difficult to handle later!

Of course, this is not the only reason.

Such as Shen Shuning's performance in the file; the pressure faced by the Erosion Zone; and one after another, the soldiers who, knowing they were weak and might die, still fought on the front lines...

"But don't worry," Li Daoyi looked at Shen Heng and stroked his beard, "Those who graduate from the Southern and Northern Martial Arts School are all the nation's precious talents. Although we can't provide them with a completely safe environment, we won't let them move around in areas that are relatively safe either! As for whether they will survive in the end, that depends on their luck!"

Shen Heng nodded.

There is no absolute safety on the battlefield. So-called "as safe as possible" simply means being as close as possible to the bases or cities established in the Erosion Zone!

"Oh, right!" Shen Heng looked up at Li Daoyi, "Can I apply to have her not transferred to the Plateau Erosion Zone?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daoyi paused, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Shen Heng.

He nodded and said:

"Hmm, that's fine, it doesn't violate any principles, but... have you noticed anything?"

"No, it's just a vague feeling that I don't feel well!" Shen Heng slowly shook his head.

"A premonition?!" Li Daoyi said with great interest, a smile spreading across his face.

The aroma of tea wafts through the air.

Shen Heng glanced at the antique-style teapot.

The tea, a pale yellow color, floated up and flowed out, carrying the tea leaves with it!

They each picked up their own teacup and took a small sip.

Having reached this stage of cultivation, ordinary temperatures no longer have much of an effect on the two of them, but they still subconsciously slowed down their tea-drinking movements.

"By the way, kid, if you want your Ability Evolution, it's best if your cultivation level doesn't exceed the Early Sixth Tier. The Early Sixth Tier is the last acceptable level!" Li Daoyi suddenly said.

"Why?" Shen Heng looked over.

"Do you still remember what conditions need to be met for a breakthrough in abilities?" Li Daoyi asked.

"Below B-Class, you only need to continuously use your abilities to Synchronization, then you can try to evolve; above B-Class, you need to add a little something to the continuous use of your abilities..." Shen Heng paused slightly, looking at Li Daoyi, "... comprehension?"

"Hmm!" Li Daoyi nodded. "Synchronization?"

"After Synchronization, First Tier is needed..."

Shen Heng paused for a moment, as if he understood the meaning behind the Daoist priest's words.

"We need to use a higher -First Tier Origin Crystal to stimulate the brain and try to guide the Ability Evolution!" Shen Heng continued.

Li Daoyi nodded, but said:

"Strictly speaking, it requires a large amount of Origin Power to stimulate the brain, and it doesn't necessarily require a higher -First Tier Origin Crystal!"

"The reason we previously said to use a higher -First Tier Origin Crystal was because at lower levels, only a higher -First Tier Origin Crystal contained enough Origin Power to exceed your current level. But at higher levels, as long as the gap is large enough, later-stage Origin Crystal are sufficient for early-stage martial artists to awaken!"

"This isn't just something that can be achieved at the Sixth Tier; it's barely achievable at the Fifth Tier!"

Shen Heng nodded, but his mind began to wander.

In other words, he can currently rely on Sixth Tier Origin Crystal to stimulate his Ability Evolution; further down the line, to break through to the Sixth Tier, he'll have to rely on Late Sixth Tier sixth-tier Origin Crystal; and then, the Seventh Tier...

Over all these years, the Great Xia has only managed to kill one Darkwing Heavenly Spine Beast among its Seventh Tier warriors.

Whether it was used or not is another matter...

Suddenly, Shen Heng paused, looking at Li Daoyi as if he had just thought of something.

"Master, there shouldn't be many Sixth Tier Origin Crystal left at headquarters, right?"

"Yes, indeed not much!" Li Daoyi glanced at Shen Heng, "In fact, strictly speaking, it's negative!"

"Negative?" Shen Heng asked, his eyes filled with doubt.

"There are more applicants than there are Sixth Tier Origin Crystal, so isn't that a negative number?" Li Daoyi said casually.

"Strictly speaking, what does that mean?" Shen Heng asked.

"If you were in charge of making arrangements, what would you do to maximize the use of those Origin Crystal?" Li Daoyi raised his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Shen Heng with great interest.

"Give priority to those with higher ability levels, because the boost they receive after successfully Ability Evolution will be greater!" Shen Heng said slowly with a solemn expression.

"That's right!" Li Daoyi slight smile. "So, three Sixth Tier Origin Crystal were reserved for those who might complete the Synchronization later and whose abilities are at the A-Class. The rest are temporarily held back. Once there are enough Origin Crystal, they will be distributed in order of ability level!"

Shen Heng slowly nodded.

In other words, even if I complete the Synchronization now, do I still have to wait in line to apply?

He silently turned his head and looked out the window.

The buildings of the base stretched into the distance, all the way to the high wall in the distance.

In that case...

Li Daoyi watched Shen Heng from the side, his smile slowly fading, and then he clicked his tongue.

"You little rascal, aren't you worried?"

Shen Heng withdrew his gaze.

"I'm worried! But what's the use of worrying? After all, there are only so many Origin Crystal, and if you have to wait in line, you just have to wait in line!"

"What were you doing just now?" Li Daoyi asked.

"I'm wondering, if I can break through later, should I hold off on it or break through directly?" Shen Heng asked, frowning slightly.

Li Daoyi clicked his tongue in slight boredom.

"Don't worry, kid. If you can break through later, go ahead! I'll find a way to get you a Late Sixth Tier Origin Crystal!"

"But I can't go any higher..."