Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 148 Target: Purple Peak Python

Lin Yi did not linger in the virtual teaching room.

After confirming that the first group of trainees had become basically familiar with the helmet operation and had "deeply" experienced the difficulty of the first challenge, he handed the site over to the dedicated staff for management and returned to the principal's office.

For him, while teaching guidance is important, improving his own abilities is always the top priority.

Only when he is strong enough can he cope with greater crises in the future and provide a broader sky for the entire civilization.

In the quiet room set up in the office, he concentrated on his cultivation, constantly comprehending the rules and tempering his source energy and soul.

After an unknown amount of time, a soft knock came from outside the door.

Lin Yi concealed his aura and said, "Please come in."

Liu Qiying pushed open the door and entered.

"Principal, the battle merit system, well, its official name is now 'Contribution Points System,' and it's progressing very rapidly."

"With the assistance of the 'Yuanhui' intelligent core, the basic framework and most parameter settings have been completed, including the baseline scores for different levels of Abyss Beasts, the difficulty coefficients of various tasks, and the score reward standards, all of which have been initially drafted."

"The system is now ready for trial operation. Would you like to formally connect it to the internal networks of our military academy and Yuanwu Army?"

Lin Yi nodded, satisfied with the efficiency: "Integrate it. At the same time, create a system explanation video and a detailed text version, the content should be clear and easy to understand, covering the ways to obtain points, the redemption rules, the item list, etc., and publish them on the official website so that everyone can understand them."

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away!"

Liu Qiying accepted the order and turned to leave swiftly.

"Wait."

Lin Yi stopped Liu Qiying and added, "Once this matter is finished, you can also join the special training class and listen to the lessons. Try to break through to the Stardust level as soon as possible. If you don't understand anything or need anything, you can come to me directly."

"Yes!"

Liu Qiying nodded emphatically, then turned and left.

After Liu Qiying left, Lin Yi pondered for a moment, picked up the internal phone, and connected to Nie Chang's office.

"Old Nie, let's meet up. There's something we need to discuss."

A short while later, Nie Chang arrived: "Principal, what are your instructions?"

Lin Yi said directly, "It's like this. Based on the usage in the first lesson, the virtual reality helmet is working well. I plan to submit an application to the Equipment and Logistics Department to expedite the order of a second batch of virtual reality helmets. As for the quantity, let's order 500 helmets for now."

"500?"

Nie Chang was slightly surprised; this number far exceeded that of the first batch.

"Yes, 500."

Lin Yi explained, "My idea is to add 100 more tents on campus to accommodate more students at the same time."

"Then the remaining 400 will be distributed to the Yuanwu Army garrisons in various settlements, especially large settlements, which may be allocated a few more as appropriate."

"This way, members of the Yuanwu Army who can't come to the military academy due to their garrison duties will also have the opportunity to experience and use it. We can't let them fall behind. What do you think?"

Nie Chang understood Lin Yi's intention: to popularize virtual training and improve overall combat effectiveness. "I understand. This is a good thing. I support it."

"Also, there's something else."

Lin Yi continued, "While you're at it, ask the Equipment and Logistics Department to see if they can apply for a batch of tactical watches or wristbands."

"Ideally, they should be military-grade, with powerful functions and durability. If military stockpiles are insufficient, civilian smartwatches found in the recaptured cities can also be used temporarily."

Nie Chang had some doubts about this requirement.

"Tactical bracelets? Principal, cell phone communication and network functions have been mostly restored within the settlement, so these kinds of devices don't seem to be in urgent need?"

Lin Yi smiled and pointed out the key point: "The battle merit system will be launched soon. In the future, mission issuance, score change reminders, emergency notifications, and even small-scale tactical communications will be more convenient and faster to achieve through the wristband than through a mobile phone."

“Think about it, when soldiers are on missions, do they have to constantly take out their phones to check their phones? A device worn on the wrist is undoubtedly more in line with actual combat needs.” Nie Chang suddenly realized, “The system is ready so quickly? That’s true. It’s really inconvenient to keep taking out your phone during combat. I’ll contact the equipment department right now and see how many we can get.”

"Okay, these two things need to be done quickly." Lin Yi paused, his tone becoming slightly more serious. "In addition, there is another matter that requires you to liaise with the General Staff's intelligence department."

"The General Staff's intelligence department?" Nie Chang also became serious. "Please speak."

"I want the General Staff to help me locate some lone, large-scale nest leader-level abyssal beasts."

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. "The target's characteristics are that it has only a few elite-level guards by its side, and it is relatively isolated, far away from other leader-level abyssal beasts or core nest areas."

Nie Chang was startled. He instantly guessed Lin Yi's intention and blurted out, "Principal, are you planning to deal with the leader of a large lair?"

Lin Yi readily admitted it.

"Indeed. After this period of cultivation and accumulation, the leaders of medium-sized nests can no longer pose enough pressure. I need stronger opponents to hone my combat skills and verify my understanding of the rules."

"And the leaders of those large lairs have been kept long enough; they're perfect for practice."

Nie Chang was deeply shaken.

Although he knew that with Lin Yi's talent for cultivation, he would eventually have to deal with the leaders of large nests, he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

After all, it was a terrifying existence that modern weapons could no longer deal with, and that could threaten the entire settlement.

If it weren't for the fact that the activity range of these abyssal beasts wasn't restricted to the territory of the Abyssal Nest, humanity would probably be extinct by now.

Now, there are already individuals capable of independently dealing with abyssal beasts of this level.

"Luckily, we are our own people. If we were from another country, we would have been ripped off."

While secretly rejoicing, Nie Chang solemnly replied, "Principal, the General Staff has already used satellites and high-altitude reconnaissance to classify and mark the leader-level abyssal beasts around various known large and giant nests, and established a dynamic archive for these types of targets."

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll contact the intelligence analysis department and retrieve the list of targets that meet your requirements."

Lin Yi nodded; this was precisely why he had asked Nie Chang to handle this matter.

Old Nie has worked in the General Staff for many years, has a wide network of contacts, and understands the procedures clearly. Although I seem to be of a higher rank than Old Nie and have the title of the number one person, my communication efficiency is definitely far inferior to his.

Sure enough, not long after, Nie Chang returned, carrying a stack of freshly printed pictures and documents that still smelled of ink.

"Principal, the General Staff is very efficient; they have already synchronized the filtered data."

Nie Chang handed the information to Lin Yi, "Currently, there are eleven large nest leaders that meet your requirements: they are relatively isolated, have weak guards, and are far from other leader-level units."

"These are their initial reconnaissance images and brief information."

Lin Yi took the documents and his gaze fell directly on the top picture.

Nie Chang added from the side, "Judging from the coordinates, the one closest to our current location is this first one, the Blazing Rock Python."

"Their main area of ​​activity is near a large residential area in Jinling City, and the landmark building they occupy is the former Jinling Zifeng Tower."

Lin Yi picked up the high-resolution satellite image and the close-up high-altitude reconnaissance photo.

In the picture, a colossal python, its body covered in dark purple, crystalline scales, is coiled around the twisted and deformed main structure of the Zifeng Tower. The python's head is raised high, and even through the picture, one can feel its ferocious and scorching aura.

"So that's it. The Blazing Obsidian Python. Purple Peak Tower."

Lin Yi tapped the image lightly with his finger.

He couldn't help but recall the casualties this old friend had caused in his previous life, and the videos of his rampage that circulated online in the early days of this apocalypse, and a chill crept into his eyes.

"Very well, let's start with you this time. I won't give you a chance to advance to the Star Core level."

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