In the world of martial arts, one works tirelessly to attain enlightenment.

Chapter 11, Elite Project

"Step down and go to the cultivation room to refine spiritual energy."

Following the directions, Lin Ran entered the training room at the edge of the venue.

The training room was made entirely of stone. Once the door was closed, there was not a single ray of light inside, and it was eerily quiet.

This is to prevent awakened individuals from being disturbed by external factors and to make it easier for them to concentrate on refining spiritual energy.

Lin Ran took two steps forward and began practicing the ascension ritual.

The Ascension Ritual can replace cultivation techniques until its effects completely wear off.

A small number of exceptionally talented individuals will choose to establish a cultivation method that suits their own conditions, based on the ascension ritual.

As soon as the ascension ceremony began, Lin Ran felt a surge of intense energy emanating from her chest, coursing through every corner of her body.

At the same time, an unknown but powerful force surged into the ground beneath my feet, transforming the flowing spiritual energy.

The new spiritual energy is distinctly different: heavy, inclusive, gentle... oppressive, destructive, mad...

Opposing forces are perfectly integrated.

Lin Ran didn't find it strange; she thought it was normal.

Discussing toxicity without considering dosage is irresponsible, and the same applies to the "degree" of properties.

Good or bad is simply a matter of different levels of precision in controlling power.

The refining and transformation of spiritual energy went smoothly, and the notifications were refreshing regularly.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Ran felt the burning sensation in her chest disappear, leaving only the power of the earth flowing continuously through her feet to her entire body.

[Ascension Ritual, Experience +367]

[Ascension Ritual LV3: 1038/1500]

[Attribute Control - Earth, Experience +66]

"Phew~"

Lin Ran closed her eyes, clenched her fists, and felt the rhythm of the earth in her mind, outlining the shape of the training room, as well as the training rooms on the left and right, where people were cultivating, and two armed soldiers guarding the door of each training room.

The range of perception is approximately ten meters in radius; the smaller the range, the higher the precision.

Lin Ran carefully sensed it for a while, then pushed open the door.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Chang is waiting in the conference room. Go straight and turn right to reach the conference room."

"OK, thanks."

……

meeting room.

"Come here, what attribute did you choose?"

Chang Fei sat in a chair and waved to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran glanced around the conference room. There were many people, and Chang Fei was in the back row, which explained the situation.

So he chose to tell the whole story.

"I saw the four basic attributes: earth, fire, feng, and water. Outside these four attributes was a starry sky. I couldn't see the exact number. Further out, there were more than ten attributes, but they were not attributes that I currently know."

In the end, I only chose the Earth attribute.

Chang Fei was stunned.

Behind Lin Ran's back, several people in the front row of the conference room looked at a tall, well-built man in a suit in the corner.

He possesses a rare and special ability.

Rule-based ability: Lie detection!

You can even tell when you're deceiving yourself.

The man in the suit nodded, and the others turned their gazes back, their smiles becoming much more pronounced.

Chang Fei snapped out of his daze, stood up, and patted Lin Ran's shoulder forcefully.

"I knew I was right about you. What are your plans for the future?"

"Cultivate, become stronger, and fight your way through the battlefields of the heavens for the sake of the human race."

Lin Ran said cautiously, he felt something was wrong, but he had no clue.

This was also his own idea, and there was another aspect of immortality that he didn't mention.

Because... in the elite program, apart from the living, no one dies of old age.

Behind Lin Ran, everyone's gaze shifted again.

The man in the suit nodded calmly.

Chang Fei noticed the man in the suit's movements out of the corner of his eye but didn't show it. He was a lower-level Divine Fire Realm cultivator, and he easily fooled Lin Ran, a lower-level Awakened One.

"The last question will determine the level of training the elite program will provide for you."

What are your views on races other than ours?

Chang Fei asked.

Lin Ran answered without hesitation, following her heart.

"Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts. Only when foreign races are completely subjugated can we feel somewhat at ease."

This time, everyone except Chang Fei looked at the man in the suit.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the man in the suit nodded and saluted Lin Ran's retreating figure.

This answer came from the heart and reflected the mental rules that govern the human race's mother realm.

Those who disobey will harbor doubts, and their hearts will be tainted by worldly desires.

His response is tantamount to him joining the elite program!

The plan includes not only those who are still alive, but also those who sacrifice themselves for humanity!

Chang Fei laughed and patted Lin Ran's shoulder hard.

"Okay, I believe you."

"Regarding your performance, I will apply for the highest level of the elite program. You may not be familiar with those resources, but roughly speaking, if you want to become a member of parliament, there will be no procedural obstacles, understand?"

"Teacher, I don't want to be a councilor; I prefer to be at the forefront."

Lin Ran had a guess, but wasn't entirely sure, which didn't stop her from shifting the blame.

The man in the suit nodded to the crowd, his face expressionless.

Chang Fei grinned and said nothing more.

"Well said. If you want to go to the Battlefield of the Heavens in the future, just contact me and I'll personally take you there to see it. Come on, the ceremony is over, you should go back to class."

"it is good."

Chang Fei left with Lin Ran without exchanging many words with the others in the conference room.

After the two left, an elderly man at the front of the conference room coughed lightly.

"Silence! Dark Heaven! Word of Power - Truth!"

The meeting room fell silent and plunged into an invisible darkness.

Except for the elderly, no one may see, speak, or do anything against their conscience.

"Lin Ran, Class 8, Grade 1, Lincheng No. 3 Middle School, with Gao Jun as his cultural teacher and Chang Fei as his mentor, is sponsored to join the Human Elite Program. Now, let's vote. Those who agree, please raise your hands."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone expressed their opinions.

"Twenty-eight people agreed, ten people opposed, the plan is approved, and from today onwards, Lin Ran is officially included in the elite program."

A dark cloud appeared out of nowhere, transformed into the word "pass," and then disappeared.

The old man continued.

"Regarding Lin Ran's training program, I recommend the first option. Those who agree, please raise your hands."

"Twenty-three people agreed, fifteen people opposed, the plan was passed."

The dark clouds reappeared, transforming into the word "pass".

The old man's smile widened.

"Meeting adjourned."

……

Floating vehicle.

Chang Fei received the results of the plan and smiled broadly.

Lin Ran silently sensed the earth-attribute spiritual energy flowing within her body, completely unaware of the cultivation plan.

Each of the four basic attributes has its own unique passive ability.

Earth: Standing on the earth, its power is inexhaustible.

Fire: Rebirth from the ashes, the power of miracles.

Wind: It can go anywhere.

Water: recording, healing, destruction.

Therefore, not being in contact with the earth right now makes me feel a bit weak...

After contemplating for a long time, Lin Ran opened her eyes.

Chang Fei said upon seeing this,

"Lin Ran, your training program has been finalized. It's the highest level, but publicly, we'll say it's the same program for everyone."

"You should receive a customized plan within one or two hours. You can choose to follow the plan or create your own simple plan and have someone else refine it."

"Someone will contact you later. If you have any questions, just ask. Don't be shy."

Chang Fei said with a smile, already convinced that even if Lin Ran didn't join the army in the future, she would definitely be closely connected with it.

And he can use this opportunity to return to the army and continue to the battlefield!

"Okay, Teacher Chang, is there anything else I should be aware of?"

"Hmm... With your mindset, you don't need to be too wary of the cat people. This is a long-term plan jointly discussed by the four Xia Kingdom councilors within the alliance. If you can take down a few cat people, it will have a beneficial impact on the plan, and you will receive more resources. The path of transcendence is too costly."

"……Understood."

Lin Ran was speechless.

(End of this chapter)