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

Chapter 164 Learning from and surpassing each other, everyone strives forward

After the meeting, Lin Yi stayed behind and took the Starburst fighter jet directly back to Dongfeng Military Academy.

He knew very well that if he stayed any longer, countless people would come up to him asking about the evolution fluid.

Upon returning, Lin Yi's first action was to summon Liu Yuan and inquire about the progress of the special training program.

Liu Yuan reported: "Everyone's progress is quite good. Most people have reached the fourth level of basic training, the excellent ones can reach the fifth level, and a few of the top tier are already working hard to reach the sixth level."

"This is progressing well," Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Here's what you'll do: inform the class that before the special training course ends, they will participate in a small-scale nest eradication operation as a graduation assessment. Only Stardust-level individuals are eligible to participate."

He continued, "In the following days, students who successfully advance to the Stardust level will be given 20 merit points, which they can use to choose and exchange for Stardust level cultivation techniques."

Liu Yuan carefully wrote it down and nodded to indicate that he understood.

"In addition," Lin Yi added, "tell them that they will receive extra points for completing the Stardust-level training stages. However, I suggest they try the Endless Mode for the next few days and use the Abyss Beast to get used to the Stardust-level combat style."

"Yes, Principal," Liu Yuan replied respectfully. "I will inform everyone immediately."

After leaving Lin Yi's office, Liu Yuan immediately opened the special training class group chat.

After thinking for a moment, he began to type in the notification message.

"Dear students, we have just received a notification from Principal Lin that the graduation assessment for the special training course will involve participating in a small-scale nest eradication operation."

The message immediately caused an uproar in the group.

"Holy crap! A small nest? Really?"

"Wait, the notice said that only Stardust-level beings are eligible to participate in this graduation assessment?"

Chen Yu, who had participated in the last nest extermination operation, immediately spoke up: "Brothers, Stardust-level Abyss Beasts are no joke. I personally witnessed their ferocity in the last operation. Their speed and strength were simply beyond human capabilities."

“Yes,” Li Feng, another student who had participated in the battle, chimed in. “Last time, with Principal Lin around, we could hide in the back. This time, we’ll have to deal with these abyssal beasts ourselves.”

At this moment, Zhou Yuxuan raised his concerns: "I've checked the information. The reason why this small nest in our Crane Deer City hasn't moved is because it's very close to the medium-sized nest. Will we face the pressure of reinforcements from the medium-sized nest? Those are Stardust Tier 4-6 beings, which should be beyond our capabilities."

The group chat fell silent for a moment, clearly indicating that this concern had touched on the hearts of many.

Finally, Zhao Gang broke the silence: "Don't worry, Principal Lin won't send us to face enemies we're sure to die. At most, he'll let us experience the atmosphere of a real battlefield. We'll mainly be dealing with opponents we can fight."

“That’s right!” Sun Miao joined the discussion. “We don’t need to think about these things too much. We just need to follow the arrangements. The principal will naturally take those situations into account.”

However, despite the discussion, the trainees also felt the pressure.

After all, it would be embarrassing for anyone not even qualified to take the graduation exam.

Chen Yu stared at the group chat for a while, then finally said, "Brothers, let's not discuss this anymore, let's focus on training. Those students who are just starting out in Source Energy are all looking up to us as role models. If we can't even reach the Stardust level, lose our exam qualification, and are the last ones left on campus, what face will we have to call ourselves special training class students?"

This statement resonated with everyone.

"Yes!"

"I'll head to the training ground right now."

"Count me in!" "Let's stay up all night."

The group chat was instantly filled with fighting spirit.

All the students knew very well that in this era of source energy, strength was the only true measure of success.

After that, the trainees' enthusiasm for training soared even higher.

As night fell, the training grounds of Dongfeng Military Academy remained brightly lit.

The trainees all knew that there were less than two weeks left until the graduation assessment, so the training intensity of the special training class was further increased in the days to come.

They not only have to complete daily energy training, but also learn various tactical coordination and battlefield survival skills.

As the class's teaching assistant, Liu Yuan spared no effort in helping the top-tier students overcome one training challenge after another.

The entire training class was filled with a tense yet expectant atmosphere.

At the same time, the foreign affairs department also began to contact various countries to make preliminary preparations for the establishment of the Dongfeng branch school.

The equipment and logistics departments began mobilizing supplies to provide logistical support for the upcoming large-scale operation.

Under the command of the General Staff, surrounding troops also gradually assembled, and heavy firepower equipment such as tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters arrived at the temporary base near Dongfeng Military Academy.

Compared to the already mature micro-nest warfare plan, this was the first time that a small nest had been destroyed. The General Staff still implemented a relatively cautious deployment strategy and amassed a considerable number of troops.

In fact, after this series of events, the entire Xia Kingdom's leadership has realized that as Lin Yi's strength continues to improve, the war between humanity and the Abyss Beasts is entering a new phase.

The trainees of the Dongfeng Military Academy Special Training Class will become the backbone of this new phase.

Ten days before the end of the special training course, Lin Yi gathered all the trainees again and explained in detail the characteristics and key points of combat for small nests.

"The biggest difference between the reinforcements from medium-sized nests and those from small nests is not only that the abyssal beasts are stronger, but also that the types of abyssal beasts are more diverse and their cooperation is more advanced."

Lin Yi stood on the podium, his expression serious. "Therefore, each of you must remember that when you encounter someone stronger than yourself, teamwork is more important than individual ability."

The trainees took notes diligently, and no one dared to slack off in the slightest.

During this period, the virtual training room and training ground were filled with the students of the special training class, and their strength was improving at a visible rate.

A few days later, some of the students in the first group had begun to attempt to break through to the Stardust level, while the students who were originally lagging behind were desperately trying to catch up.

Lin Yi watched all this and nodded inwardly.

This competitive atmosphere makes it very easy for people to improve. If this pace continues, by the time the special training program ends, it should be able to cultivate a group of truly capable individuals.

Soon, as the graduation date approached, the entire Dongfeng Military Academy entered a special state of combat readiness.

On the training field, the light of the source energy rose and fell, and energies of various colors intertwined and collided in the air.

Those students who had already broken through to the Stardust level first sparred with each other in the virtual training room, and then verified their results on the training field. The entire training class was immersed in a tense yet passionate atmosphere.

(End of this chapter)