In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

"Become a third-tier martial artist in a year?"

Upon hearing Han Yue's words, a flicker of excitement and longing flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.

The other party was clearly satisfied with his reaction, nodded, and continued speaking.

"The Star Realm Army allocates a lot of resources to our elite companies. As long as you work hard to accumulate military merits, becoming a fourth-tier warrior in a year is not a problem."

"By the way, every newcomer who gets an excellent rating can receive 100 military merits. Remember to collect them later."

While explaining the various rules and precautions to Lu Yuan, Han Yue led him to the battle group's base.

Before long, the two arrived at a campsite.

Although it's called a camp, it's actually quite similar to a small city.

This base is so vast that it can accommodate millions of people.

It has all kinds of buildings and facilities, including dormitories, shopping malls, bars, auction houses, entertainment halls, training rooms, and mecha repair factories.

Occasionally, you can see some veterans of the Astral Army dressed in combat uniforms speeding past on the road in military heavy trucks.

According to Lu Yuan's observation.

The Astral Army's personnel composition is mainly composed of humans, with human warriors making up 80% of the force.

Besides.

They are a few humanoid alien races such as the Quanrong, Tianlang, and Sanyan.

"Sky Shield City is a place for us to relax and rest. If you have time in the future, you can explore it more."

"However, you must remember one thing: fighting is strictly prohibited in Sky Shield City, and the use of any firearms or weapons without authorization is strictly forbidden, otherwise you will be severely punished."

Han Yue warned him in a serious tone.

Veterans of the Astronautical Army who had retired from the battlefield had witnessed firsthand all sorts of horrific and cruel scenes.

Therefore.

They were all extremely aggressive, like powder kegs that could explode at any moment, ready to draw their guns at the slightest provocation.

If not strictly controlled, internal strife may break out within the Astral Army even before the Dark Zerg arrive.

"But what soldier doesn't have a temper and a bit of guts?"

"If you have a life-or-death feud with someone, you can go to the Life and Death Arena with them to settle all grudges."

Han Yue said casually.

Although the Star Guardians strictly forbid infighting, grudges will arise wherever there are people.

No matter how strict the rules or how harsh the constraints, it is impossible to completely avoid them.

Therefore, rather than suppressing the conflict and allowing someone to retaliate at a crucial moment, it's better to let them settle things privately.

"New recruits who receive an excellent rating can receive three months of military training in Sky Shield City."

"But for new recruits like us from elite teams, the training period is as long as six months."

"That means you won't be officially on duty for another six months."

Han Yue said with a smile.

Every recruit who achieves an outstanding rating is a promising candidate for elite soldier status, and the Star Guardians are willing to invest significant time and resources in them.

As for those unqualified recruits, they won't receive such good treatment; they'll probably be sent to the battlefield as soon as the assessment is over.

Just at this time.

A blue sports car with an extremely futuristic and cool appearance slowly stopped in front of Lu Yuan and his companion.

"Let's go, the smart computer has already taken care of your induction procedures. I'll take you to your dormitory now."

Han Yue opened the car door, sat in the driver's seat, and canceled the driverless function.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan also got into the passenger seat.

As the roar of the sports car engine filled the air, the scenery outside the window rushed past.

The tall buildings along the roadside gradually became sparse, replaced by endless gardens and lawns.

This place is peaceful and tranquil, with beautiful scenery. It is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, which makes people feel relaxed and calm.

The individual villas were all well-maintained, making Lu Yuan almost think he was on vacation.

"We've arrived. This is our dormitory area."

Han Yue slowly drove his sports car to a stop in front of a villa and introduced it to Lu Yuan.

It's different from the dormitories where ordinary new recruits live.

Each member of the top esports team is provided with a detached villa.

It's a three-story building, fully equipped with all kinds of home appliances.

If needed, they can even be provided with several young and beautiful maids.

"It's only five kilometers from the city center. In case of an emergency, we can get to the assembly point within a minute."

"In addition, whatever you want to eat, or whatever service you need, can be delivered to your door."

A smile that only men could understand appeared on Han Yue's face.

Although the ace team enjoys generous benefits, they also need to carry out various difficult tasks, and they might die unexpectedly next time.

In this precarious situation.

They obviously also need a lot of external stimulation to slightly numb their tense nerves.

Therefore, in Sky Shield City, brothels are as common as restaurants, almost everywhere.

"Alright, I have to go to Shenmu Star for a mission tomorrow. If you have any questions, you can ask the AI ​​or ask the other teammates in the team."

"Thank you Captain."

Lu Yuan expressed his gratitude.

Han Yue waved and drove away in his supercar.

Lu Yuan then turned and walked towards the villa, where he found an alloy briefcase placed at the door.

"Identity verification successful. Welcome home, Feng Yuan, member of the third team of the Blade Company!"

at the same time.

An AI-generated female voice came through, and the two alloy doors opened automatically.

With all the lights on at the same time, the living room looked magnificent and extremely luxurious.

"Is this the equipment for new recruits?"

Lu Yuan picked up the alloy box and walked straight into the villa.

Open the box.

Inside, they found a recruit handbook and a spatial wristband.

The Sky Shield Star Army has numerous regulations, and those that can be recorded in paper manuals are all important matters that must be followed.

Lu Yuan picked up the manual, glanced through it, and memorized all the rules before activating the spatial wristband.

Compared to those low-level wristbands with an area of ​​less than one cubic meter.

The wristband in Lu Yuan's hand is not only extremely spacious, but also has a volume of several thousand cubic meters.

It is also equipped with a stellar-level intelligent optical brain, which can perform a large amount of complex data calculations in an instant.

"Hello, Master. It's an honor to serve you. You can give me a brand new name."

A beautiful girl with a pretty face, as if she had stepped out of an anime, appeared in front of Lu Yuan as a virtual projection and spoke very enthusiastically.

"Then I'll call you Xiaona."

Lu Yuan just picked a name randomly.

"Yes, Master, please feel free to ask me anything if you need anything!"

"The top team is indeed well treated."

Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

Putting aside all other benefits, this stellar-level intelligent computer alone is worth trillions of star coins.

Moreover, this is a military-controlled item, and you might not be able to buy it even if you have money!
"Oh right, I can also collect 100 military merits. Let's see what rewards I can exchange them for."

After receiving his military merits, Lu Yuan ordered his personal computer to open the Star Army's internal online store, where he immediately saw countless products.

Tier 3 Ordinary Mech: 1 Military Merit Point; C9-Class Small Spaceship: 30 Military Merit Points

Level 3 Obsidian Mech: 100 Military Merits

Fifth-tier gene potion: 500 military merit points

Qi Refining Stage Cultivation Technique: 1000 Military Merits

Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivation Technique: 5000 Military Merit Points

……

The variety of treasures was dazzling, almost overwhelming.

"It is indeed possible to obtain cultivation techniques within the Star Realm Army."

Lu Yuan's eyes lit up.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, the Covenant laws have become virtually ineffective in binding the Terra Empire.

This led to a large number of cultivation techniques spreading widely within the Astral Army.

However, although the Star Alliance has relaxed its control over cultivation techniques, not just anyone can exchange for them.

According to the Star Guardian's internal exchange system.

You need to kill a Tier 3 Dark Zerg to get 1 military merit.

Even the most ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivation technique requires as much as 1000 military merits.

This means that if someone wants to become a cultivator, they must first kill 1000 third-tier dark insectoids.

Such a high price has deterred many low-level martial artists, causing them to abandon their plans to change their cultivation system.

After all, the combat power of cultivators is a level higher than that of other professions.

However, no matter how powerful a Qi Refining stage cultivator is, it is difficult for them to cross two major realms and defeat a third-tier martial artist.

In addition, the interstellar battlefield is brutal and bloody, and the situation changes in an instant.

Faced with this situation where survival is extremely difficult.

Survival is the most important thing.

Therefore, the most rational approach is undoubtedly to convert all resources into combat power in the shortest possible time.

While cultivators possess immense power, the resources and energy they must invest are astronomical, making them unaffordable for most.

"I won't be able to carry out my mission for another six months. Before that, I must find other ways to earn military merit."

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuan immediately spoke.

"Xiao Na, besides killing enemies on the battlefield, what other ways are there to earn military merit?"

"My esteemed master, the Astral Army has a comprehensive and well-established talent development mechanism."

"Besides fighting on the battlefield, you can also earn a lot of military merits by competing with other teams, achieving top rankings in the monthly ace recruit assessment, and breaking various assessment records."

Xiao Na's clear and melodious voice, like heavenly music, rang in his ears as she explained various materials and information to him in detail.

Although elite recruits have a six-month probationary period during which they don't have to go to the battlefield to fight.

But this does not mean they can relax.

Quite the opposite.

During these six months, they must make the most of every minute to cultivate their skills in order to receive more resources.

After all, resources are limited.

To acquire more resources, you must rely on your strength!

Therefore, the Star Guardians specifically formulated a series of regulations for this purpose.

Monthly assessments, combat power rankings, virtual trial towers...

The higher your ranking, the more military merits you'll receive!
Conversely, the bottom 10% of recruits each month will be kicked out of the ace team and lose all preferential treatment and privileges.

Those elite recruits who perform exceptionally well can also be promoted to ace recruits and receive various preferential treatments.

However, having experienced many reincarnations, Lu Yuan, with his cultivation experience and combat skills, could easily crush all the new recruits even using only the strength of a first-level martial artist.

A month later.

Monthly performance reviews have begun.

Lu Yuan publicly announced that he had entered the second-tier martial artist realm and stormed into the top 100 of the new recruit combat power ranking with overwhelming force!

I received a 100-point military merit reward!
Three months later.

Lu Yuan became a third-tier martial artist and, with the 'Difficulty' of his Perfected Military Dao Killing Fist, defeated a cultivator of the same tier, successfully breaking into the top twenty of the new recruit combat power ranking.

The news caused a sensation throughout the army.

With the body of a martial artist, one can rival the power of an immortal!

This is extraordinary combat power that only peerless martial arts prodigies can possess!
And so he became an overnight sensation and widely known.

Not only did his own martial arts team cause a sensation, but many powerful ace teams also extended offers to him.

Upon hearing this news, Han Yue, who was on a mission, was so frightened that he immediately stopped the mission and hurriedly led all his team members back from Shenmu Star overnight.

"Xiao Yuan, you absolutely can't leave! You're the hope of our third squad. If you leave, how will I live?"

Han Yue was burly and strong, as big as a bear.

But now he was holding Lu Yuan's hand, tears streaming down his face, almost kneeling down before Lu Yuan.

The other team members' eyelids twitched at the sight.

Is this still the captain they know, the one who can tear apart a Tier 5 Zerg Predator?
However, they are also well aware of this.

With the strength of a third-tier martial artist, Lu Yuan was able to stand out from hundreds of cultivators and forcefully enter the top twenty of the new recruit combat power list.

Just how monstrous and terrifying is this talent?

Moreover, according to Lu Yuan's enlistment records...

He also possesses a superior wind spirit root, but he has not embarked on the path of cultivation because he lacks cultivation techniques.

But if he cultivates both immortality and martial arts, what level will he reach?

It is precisely because of understanding this.

Therefore, even if it meant losing face, Han Yue was determined to keep Lu Yuan in their team.

"Captain, I..."

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment.

It wasn't that he lacked resolve, but rather that the conditions offered by the other teams were simply too attractive.

Five thousand military merits, plus a Qi Refining stage cultivation technique.

Such generous terms would likely tempt even many veteran members of top-tier teams.

"It's just a cultivation technique, right? We can offer the same benefits as other teams, and even more!"

"I'll go find the company commander right now and ask him to reward you with 1 military merits plus a Qi Refining stage cultivation technique."

"If he doesn't give it to me, I'll hang myself at his doorstep!"

Seeing Lu Yuan hesitate, Han Yue slapped his thigh and gritted his teeth, resolutely declaring.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's previously hesitant gaze instantly hardened.

"Captain, I feel right at home with our team, so how could I possibly leave you?"

"Alright, alright, that's enough. It's just 10,000 military merits, right? I'll just take on a few more missions later."

After half an hour.

Ten thousand military merits and that Qi Refining stage cultivation technique have been credited to my account.

Upon seeing this technique, Lu Yuan also revealed a smile.

Although the Qi Refining stage techniques were no longer of any use to him.

However, having this cultivation technique means that he has the legal status of cultivating immortality within the Star Alliance.

from now on.

He was now an openly honest cultivator, no longer needing to worry about revealing his identity! (End of Chapter)