His expression wasn't even completely concealed, and Wen Jing, who was standing next to him, accidentally saw it.
Seeing this, the members of the various factions couldn't help but feel a little hopeful. Based on their experience, humans don't like partners who are two-faced.
The next moment, Wen Jing smiled even more tenderly, as if to say, "It's good that you're willing to put in the effort for me."
No, why? Where exactly did they go wrong?!
Wait a minute, at this point, some people couldn't help but think of... what about that '∞' shaped energy mark? Could it be a product of some kind of love-struck madness?
In the planetary consciousness communication within the Alaya Race, the Matter Transformation Faction.
"... The research on the special experimental subject ' Weiluo Seran' will be carried out by Xu Yuan."
"Because of the priority and relevance of this experimental subject to civilization, it was submitted to the Sacred Core within the faction and approved by the Prophet. The research level of the Xu Yuan is now exceptionally upgraded to Level Three, and the civilization's resource and information access is upgraded to Level Four."
Panxi broadcast to all members of the faction.
At the Radiance Banquet, because Xu Yuan had effortlessly thwarted the other factions' plans to poach his members, and because the Matter Transformation Faction's attempt at the Stand route had also failed, he was promoted to a higher rank within the faction as a reward for his contributions.
After the broadcast ended, the faction channel fell silent, a stark contrast to the usual celebratory atmosphere that follows a researcher's level advancement.
On the one hand, the fact that Xu Yuan was promoted to a higher level without achieving any research results is purely due to good luck and is certainly not convincing.
On the other hand, everyone naturally wanted this special experimental subject, but he snatched it away and now it seems he has it firmly in his grasp. How can they possibly congratulate him?
As the faction leader, Panxi only cared that the test subjects ultimately belonged to the faction. Seeing the awkward atmosphere, he thought of breaking the silence and said, " Xu Yuan, why don't you share your successful experience with everyone?"
Successful experiences...
Although all was silent, the attention of all planets belonging to the Matter Transformation Faction was secretly focused on this.
Meanwhile, Xu Yuan generously shared his valuable experience with everyone.
"I can do modeling."
Chapter 227
Following the Radiance Banquet, more information about Weiluo Thrann circulated throughout the Imperial capital planet.
It was even transmitted to the Federation through Federation spies.
The two human civilizations formed a balance of power. Of course, it wasn't just the Empire that had spies infiltrated into the Federation; the Federation also had spies operating within the Empire's territory.
However, these activities, which appear secretive to humans, are actually under the covert surveillance of two major Type III civilizations.
Federation, Ochre Soil Star's south pole, within the Ten Star Group base.
Xie Ming looked at the young people in front of him. "Alright, that concludes today's lesson."
"Yes, goodbye, mentor."
There were more than twenty people in the training ground. Unlike the students of the three major academies, who were all the same age, they ranged in age from twenty-five to eighteen.
Humans can only awaken after the age of eighteen; it is not that one cannot awaken after the age of eighteen.
The group of young people in front of them were the Awakened cultivated by Heli, one of the leaders of the Ten Star Group, after he seized the Awakening Resources and Equipment from the conglomerate.
These young people who awakened by smuggling themselves into the Ten Star Group naturally cannot receive a normal, systematic education from the academy.
Everything changed three years ago after Xie Ming joined.
"Tutor."
Xie Ming looked up and saw the young girl walking towards him.
This is the second batch of new blood awakened by the Ten Star Group half a year ago, and also the strongest among them. The level of the Wilderness Body is A, and it is a special kind of plant-shaped Wilderness Body.
Moreover, speaking of which, this girl and he have a bit of a history.
If Wen Jing were there, she would recognize the girl in front of her as Little Ye, whom she had rescued while helping Xie Ming retrieve insect research data from a folk scientist.
Later, Xu Yin and Little Ye joined the Ten Star Group by chance, where they encountered Xie Ming, who had defected.
Eighteen-year-old Little Ye was still wearing a replica of the Ocher Soil school uniform. Her once thin shoulders were beginning to show the outline of a warrior. Back then, she was a fake Awakened, but now she had become a real Awakened.
" Little Ye, what's wrong?" Xie Ming asked.
Little Ye scratched his head sheepishly. "Professor, there are still some parts you explained about the energy utilization of Energy-Shaping Weapon last time that I don't quite understand..."
Xie Ming nodded, listened carefully to her question, and then tried his best to explain.
After explaining, he continued bluntly, "My combat skills aren't high; I can only explain the basic principles to you. If you want to understand and improve, you'll have to hone your skills in battle..."
At this point, Xie Ming seemed to remember something, and his eyes darkened.
"I understand." Little Ye nodded, and seeing that her mentor seemed to be in a low mood, she changed the subject and asked, "Mentor, do you know of a combat technique that shoots lasers from the eyes? What's it called?"
Laser beams shooting from the eyes?
Xie Ming thought for a few seconds before realizing what he meant, and his lips twitched slightly. "You're probably talking about Energy Pulse, and... not everyone can train to shoot lasers from their eyes; normally it's released from the hands."
"Oh!" Little Ye exclaimed in realization, then a look of longing appeared on her face.
Seeing her like this, Xie Ming reminded her, "We've provided the conditions for learning combat skills and secret techniques. If you want to improve your strength, you should work hard to increase your compatibility and develop your own special abilities."
"Yes."
Little Ye agreed, chatted for a few more minutes about training, and then said goodbye to Xie Ming.
Xie Ming returned to the research institute that the base had specially built for him.
Zhou Chen, whose true identity was one of the three leaders of the financial group's spy network, was eliminated more than two years ago when the Ten Star Group was cultivating its own Awakened.
Xie Ming, who joined later, refused the title of leader, but effectively held the position.
Compared to Heli, who only possessed strength and hatred, Yan Sheng, who had ambition but could not awaken it, Xie Ming's addition in the past three years has truly made the Ten Star Group a force to be reckoned with. Compared to the past when they only had the title of rebel, they now have the confidence to deal with the financial power.
but...
"Not enough."
The moment the door closed, the light in the room dimmed for a split second.
Xie Ming now held a white, round jade stone in his hand.
This is Wilderness Weapon he obtained from the Secret Treasure Gate.
As he felt the warm, smooth touch of the jade, a familiar, hearty laugh seemed to echo in his mind.
"I told you to soak up my good luck first, why are you running away? If you hadn't run, you might have gotten a high-level Wilderness Weapon!"
S-rank, Prophet...
Xie Ming's goal has always been very clear.
Three years ago, he chose to join the Ten Star Group, not because he believed the organization's power could rival the Prophet.
What he needed was an opportunity.
The expansion of the Ten Star Group will reach a point where it can truly shake the Federation's rule, involving Federation crisis and the opportunity for the Prophet to reappear.
And by then...
Xie Ming closed his eyes, and an image of an Ancient Wilderness ruin appeared in his mind, a world where a great terror lay buried deep beneath the Deep Sea...
*
When Mo Lan walked into the office, it was already completely dark.
As early as her time at the Xuanhuang Academy, she signed a contract with the Military Department intelligence department and became a senior officer in the intelligence department after graduation.
She took off her coat and casually draped it over the back of her chair, sat down at the table, turned on her terminal, and routinely reviewed the day's intelligence summary.
Federation news, Military Department updates, border reports... nothing special.
It all the way up to Imperial Intelligence.
" Frontier Star awakened an A-level Awakened with astonishing comprehension of combat skills, mastering three combat skills in a single day, breaking the Military Department Trial Camp record, and earning a first-tier Survival Trial Medal..."
Mo Lan paused in her browsing.
Combat skill comprehension...
Mo Lan's gaze lingered on those lines of text, and an image involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
Although that person no longer exists, how many people still remember them like she did?
She turned off the terminal, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes.
If that person were still alive, they would have graduated by now. I wonder what things would be like then...
*
Xuanhuang Academy, Trial Tower.
Shen Lan, the champion of the previous two Freshman League and currently the First in the Grade, launched a Extreme Speed and powerful attack, shattering the dark figure in front of her, which then dissipated into a cloud of smoke.
Congratulations on completing the fifth level of the Trial Tower!
An announcement came from the sky, and circles of silhouettes appeared in the stands, erupting in cheers and applause.
"That's ten seconds faster than last time, surpassing the previous record. Shouldn't we get an S-rank this time?"
Shen Lan thought to herself.
However, the next moment, a voice came from the Trial Tower: "This floor took 6 minutes and 31 seconds. Your victory speed surpassed 100% of all challengers in the entire grade. Overall rating: A, credits increased by 10 (+5) points... Do you wish to continue to the next floor?"
He clenched his fists tightly. "How could this happen?!"
Is there a problem with the Trial Tower's data? He clearly checked the records!
Shen Lan immediately exited the virtual reality environment and reported the situation.
Not long after, the director of the academic affairs office contacted him personally. " Shen Lan, the data for the Trial Tower is correct."
Shen Lan was naturally unconvinced and immediately retorted, "But I've checked the historical records, and my score is clearly higher than theirs!"
"What you're seeing is the second-highest historical record. The true first record... is not displayed for some reason, but the actual highest record in the Trial Tower has been shortened, so if you want to get an S-rank, you'll need an even higher score."
"What...?" Shen Lan stood there, stunned in disbelief.
So what he saw was only the second record; the real record was actually higher?
After the initial shock, he immediately asked again, "Director, what is the actual record?"