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

Chapter 158 Star Core-Level Abyss Beast, Here I Come!

After the initial shock, Liu Yuan began to analyze the impact of this incident.

With a clear reward mechanism, the enthusiasm of cadets and officers will be fully mobilized. At the same time, the launch of the merit system means that the Yuanwu Army and military academy system are rapidly improving.

But what Liu Yuan cared about even more was the origin of these items.

Such a large number of advanced techniques and equipment could not possibly be collected by the official team.

It could only be that mysterious and unpredictable principal.

To say that Liu Yuan, as the second person, didn't want to challenge for first place would be absolutely false.

"But the gap is just too despairing. To this day, I haven't even seen how the principal's mirror image made its move."

Thinking of this, Liu Yuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
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During the short half-hour of breakfast, a post titled "Summary of Merit System Items" quickly became a hot topic on the military academy forum.

"The poster has compiled a list of all items in the current merit system and their required merits, and it's being continuously updated!"

The number of replies below has exceeded one thousand.

"My God, they even have flying machines! They're going to fly!"

"See that Vanguard Mechanical Guardian? 1500 million merit points, is that something to be shown off?"

"By the way, how do I earn merit points? I currently have 0."

"Same question, seeking guidance from experts!"

Soon, another pinned post appeared: "Guide to Obtaining Merit Points".

It details the various ways to earn merit: completing training missions, participating in combat missions, killing abyssal beasts, developing new technologies, making teaching contributions, etc., and each of them has specific merit value standards.

The launch of the merit system was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples within the Yuanwu Army and the military academy.

Just as everyone was immersed in the excitement of the merit system, Liu Qiying came to Lin Yi's office to report the situation as soon as it was time for work.

"Principal, the items have been safely delivered to the Equipment Department," he said. "Minister Wang's eyes widened when he saw those crystals."

Lin Yi nodded. "Has the announcement been posted on the website?"

"It's already been released," Liu Qiying said quickly. "The shortcut is also ready, right in the most prominent position on the website homepage. The response from cadets and officers has been very enthusiastic, and many have already started logging in."

"Very good." Lin Yi turned his gaze to the window. "From now on, the military academy is in your hands."

Liu Qiying was taken aback for a moment, then understood. "You're going out?"

“Good, I have some ideas that need to be verified. Go and call Nie Chang over for me.”

Lin Yi's tone remained calm, but Liu Qiying detected a hint of ruthlessness in it.

"Okay." Liu Qiying didn't ask any more questions and immediately turned to call Nie Chang.

Soon, the two returned to the office together.

"Old Nie, I'm entrusting the military academy to you."

Nie Chang nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, with me here, the military academy will not suffer any mishaps."

Lin Yi nodded slightly, turned and walked out of the office, followed closely by Nie Chang and Liu Qiying.

"Principal, please be careful."

Nie Chang couldn't help but say something at the end. Lin Yi nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

Then, a streak of dark blue light flew out from his waist, rapidly expanding and solidifying in the air.

Before Nie Chang and Liu Qiying's astonished eyes, the five-meter-long "Starburst" fighter jet appeared out of thin air. Its sleek, spindle-shaped fuselage gleamed with a metallic sheen and reflected a deep blue light in the sunlight.

Lin Yi took a step forward, and the cockpit door of the Starburst Fighter opened silently, revealing the technologically advanced cockpit inside.

He sat steadily in the ergonomically designed command chair, and the light screen in front of him immediately projected a 360-degree panoramic image of the surroundings.

The starlight's electronic voice announced, "Armed systems, propulsion systems, life support systems, and stealth systems have completed self-checks and are in good condition. Awaiting instructions."

“Destination coordinates: XM-DU,” Lin Yi said calmly. “Activate optical camouflage and energy fluctuation shielding, maximum cruising speed.”

"Command confirmed. Optical camouflage activated, energy fluctuation shielding initiated. Destination coordinates locked, estimated flight time: 27 minutes."

The starlight trembled slightly, and several vector nozzles at its tail instantly spewed out streams of dark blue particles.

The next moment, the starlight first climbed a distance in place, and then, like a blue lightning bolt tearing through the sky, it instantly broke the sound barrier and sped off in the northwest, leaving only a faint blue trail in its wake.

Nie Chang and Liu Qiying looked up at the sky until the blue streak of light completely disappeared into the distance.
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The Starburst fighter jet sped above the clouds at a cruising speed of 4000 kilometers per hour, yet the cockpit remained remarkably stable, with almost no vibrations felt.

Lin Yi stared at the constantly updating data on the screen in front of him:
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Current speed: 4000 km/h
Height: 15000 meters
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Distance to target: 500 kilometers
"Warning! An extremely high energy source unit has been detected near the target, confirmed to be at the star core level," the starlight's electronic voice warned. "It is recommended to maintain a safe distance."

"Start decelerating when you are 100 kilometers from the target," Lin Yi instructed, ignoring the starlight's warning.

The Starburst fighter adjusted the angle of its vector nozzles, and the dark blue particle stream gradually weakened, allowing the aircraft to begin a smooth deceleration.

"At a distance of 50 kilometers from the target, the energy shielding effect weakens. It is recommended to activate evasion mode."

“No need,” Lin Yi said calmly. “Let’s stop here.”

Immediately, the Starburst fighter hovered steadily in the air fifty kilometers away from the target, like a blue star frozen in the blue sky.

Lin Yi stepped out of the cockpit, his figure hovering steadily in mid-air, before shrinking and retracting the starlight.

Then, with a thought, his soul weapon [Myriad Manifestations Type I Soul Refining Ball] flew out from his waist, like a loyal guardian, slowly rotating beside him, the light patterns flowing on its surface becoming increasingly dazzling.

Lin Yi silently sent out his soul perception.

Fifty kilometers away, a colossal creature suddenly appeared in the sensor.

It was an enormous, dark purple elephant, nearly a hundred meters tall, like a moving mountain.

Its skin was a deep, dark purple, covered with crimson lines like cracks in lava, from which hot energy flowed intermittently.

The giant elephant's tusks are not ordinary white, but a deep black like obsidian, with fine purple electric snakes coiled around their surface.

What is most striking is its eyes—a pair of pupils burning with purple flames, radiating a chilling aura of power.

At this moment, the Star Core-level Abyss Beast seemed to sense something, and uneasily shook its long, python-like nose, causing ripples in the air.

The surrounding sand and gravel were stirred up by an invisible force, forming a small sandstorm.

It looked around, but couldn't find anything.

Lin Yi wasn't afraid of being discovered by the giant elephant.

Although his soul power was not high, it was at the Star-level. If he wanted, he could float here for half a day without this big oaf being able to find his trace.

(End of this chapter)