I can receive unlimited protection; my parents handed me over to the state.

The next morning at nine o'clock, when Lu Yuan walked into the A-1 strategic seminar room again, he immediately felt a completely different atmosphere from the day before.

There was no more provocation, no more scrutiny, and no more contempt.

Instead, there was an almost fanatical gaze, full of ingratiating and expectant anticipation.

"Master Lu! You've arrived!"

As soon as Lu Yuan entered, Gu Tianye's burly figure rushed over like a gust of wind, with an incredibly bright smile on his face and a steaming food box in his hands.

"Master Lu, you must have skipped breakfast, right? I specially asked the cook at home to make you meat buns using the tenderloin of a level 35 'Crimson Flame Dragon Lizard'! They're very nourishing! Would you like to try some?"

As he spoke, he eagerly opened the food box, and a rich aroma of meat instantly filled the air.

Lu Yuan's lips twitched as he looked at the sycophantic man's behavior, but he hadn't had a chance to speak yet.

"Get out of my way, you stupid bear! How could Master Lu's breakfast compare to the dregs you, a boor, make?"

Xiang Batian also squeezed in, holding a glass of liquid that emitted a faint golden light.

"Master Lu, this is our Xiang family's treasured 'Morning Dew,' made with the essence of morning dew from over a hundred kinds of spiritual plants. It's the best for nourishing the spirit! Try it, it's much better than his greasy buns!"

"You surnamed Xiang! Are you looking for death?!"

"What? You want to fight? Come on! Who's afraid of who!"

Two muscular men are about to fight over a chance to "curry favor" with someone.

"Shut up, all of you!"

A sharp shout rang out, and Lin Ziling walked over carrying a thick notebook. She pushed up her glasses and glared at the two clowns.

Then, she turned to Lu Yuan, a somewhat stiff but sincere smile on her face.

"Lu Yuan, this is what I compiled last night: an analysis of the energy circulation models and evolutionary paths of the 'Beast God Bloodline' and 'Titan Bloodline' talents. I think it might be helpful for you in designing weapons for them."

She handed over the notebook she was holding.

Lu Yuan took it, flipped through a few pages, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

This notebook is incredibly detailed. It contains not only precise data analysis but also various complex energy loop diagrams, and even deduces several different weapon forms and enchantment schemes.

This Lin Ziling truly lives up to her title of "Empress of Elements"; she is indeed a genius in theoretical research.

"Thank you." Lu Yuan nodded to her.

"No...you're welcome." Lin Ziling blushed slightly when Lu Yuan looked at her like that, and lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly.

Just then, Mu Bingli, who had been sitting in the corner as if isolated from the world, slowly walked over.

She didn't speak, but silently placed a piece of transparent, ice-crystal-like mineral that exuded extreme coldness on Lu Yuan's table.

"Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Profound Ice Soul?" Lin Ziling exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the ore. "Mu Bingli, you actually brought this out?"

Lu Yuan looked at the legendary-grade material on the table with some surprise. This woman really went all out.

Mu Bingli simply looked at Lu Yuan quietly, her beautiful ice-blue eyes filled with determination and expectation.

The meaning is obvious.

I brought the materials; you can see my sincerity.

Looking at this group of "geniuses" whose attitudes had completely changed, Lu Yuan felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

He cleared his throat and said, "I appreciate everyone's kindness. However, there's no rush regarding the weapons."

"Huh? Not in a hurry?" Gu Tianye exclaimed first. "Master Lu, how can we not be in a hurry! We're all waiting for your divine weapon to go to the front lines and wreak havoc!"

"That's right, Master Lu!" Xiang Batian exclaimed anxiously. "Just tell us what you need! As long as it's within our capabilities, we'll do it without hesitation!"

"Quiet down!"

Just then, Qian Sen yawned and walked out from behind the podium.

He glanced at the group of geniuses surrounding Lu Yuan below the stage, like a flock of chicks eagerly waiting to be fed, and said irritably, "All of you, get back to your seats! Do you think this is a marketplace?"

The crowd dispersed reluctantly, but their burning gazes never left Lu Yuan.

"Alright, today we'll continue yesterday's lesson." Qian Sen activated the holographic projector. "Yesterday, we talked about the void. Today, we'll discuss another enemy that's equally troublesome for us."

On the screen, the image changed.

A hellish scene filled with sulfur, flames, and endless skeletons appeared before them.

"abyss."

Qian Sen's voice became extremely solemn.

"If the void is chaotic and indescribable, then the abyss is pure, ultimate, evil, and destruction."

"Their hierarchy is extremely strict, ranging from the lowest-ranking lesser demons to the highest-ranking abyss lords, and even the legendary abyss kings. They all share one goal—"

"To devour and destroy all worlds."

Qian-Sen's gaze swept over everyone present.

"And just last night, the northern defenses achieved an unprecedented victory."

His voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"Under the leadership of General Su Lie and Instructor Yan Ji, we not only successfully killed the 'Void Nightmare,' which had long been entrenched in the Northern Territory, but also took advantage of the situation to launch an unprecedented counter-attack on the Void Rift!"

"What?!"

"A counter-attack?!"

This news was like a bombshell, instantly detonating the entire seminar room!

Everyone stood up in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

A counter-attack on the void rift? That's something they wouldn't even dare to dream of!

"That's right." Qian Sen's face broke into a proud smile. "We not only broke in, but we also established a solid forward position inside!"

"This battle has completely reversed our long-standing passive situation in the North! From this day forward, the Northern battlefield will be dominated by China!"

"And all of this is thanks to..." Qian Sen's gaze fell on Lu Yuan once again.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone present knew perfectly well what it meant.

Thanks to those two legendary artifacts, forged by the young man before us!

In an instant, all the gazes directed at Lu Yuan became even more fervent and reverent.

"Therefore," Qian Sen cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention back, "in order to consolidate the gains of this battle, and also to let you hothouse flowers truly see what war is like, the Supreme Council has decided—"

He paused for a moment, then announced in an unquestionable tone:

"Your combat training will begin ahead of schedule!"

"Destination—the Northern Frontier, T-03 Forward Position!"

"Let's set off tomorrow!"

As soon as Qian Sen finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire seminar room was instantly ignited.

"To the North? Really?"

"T-03 forward position? Isn't that where we just captured it? They say it's where the fiercest battles with the void creatures are happening right now!"

"Great! Finally, I can go to the real battlefield! I can't wait!"

Gu Tianye and Xiang Batian, these two battle maniacs, roared excitedly, pounding their chests at each other like two wild beasts about to be released from their cages, radiating a ferocious fighting spirit.

For them, nothing is more exciting than going to the battlefield and tearing the enemy apart with their own hands.

Even Ye Cang, who had always been taciturn, now had a hint of barely suppressed sword intent flashing in his cold eyes. His hand had already unconsciously gripped the hilt of the knife in his arms.

Although Mu Bingli, Lin Ziling, and the other girls weren't as exaggerated as them, their faces were also filled with anticipation and a hint of nervousness.

They knew that this live-fire training was completely different from any of their previous simulation exercises.

That will be a true test of blood and fire.

It is their coming-of-age ceremony, transforming them from "students" into true "warriors".

"Of course," Qian Sen said, looking at the excited kids below the stage, "but don't get too excited yet."

"Although this live-fire training is being conducted within our controlled area, the battlefield is ever-changing. The cunning and unpredictability of the void creatures far exceed your imagination."

"Therefore, to ensure your safety, the military will dispatch an elite squad led by a B-rank Star Envoy to escort you throughout the journey. Your main task is to clear out small groups of void creatures in the outer area, familiarize yourself with the battlefield environment, and accumulate combat experience."

"However," Qian Sen's tone suddenly turned serious, "I must also remind you."

"Providing protection doesn't guarantee absolute safety. On a real battlefield, no one can guarantee you'll come back alive. Every year, countless geniuses perish there because of arrogance and underestimating their opponents."

"So, put away your laughable arrogance. Once you get there, all actions must be under command! Anyone who dares to act without authorization or disobey military orders, don't blame me for not warning you—military courts don't recognize your so-called genius status!"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, calming down the crowd who had been somewhat hot-headed.

They then realized that what they were about to face was not a game, but a real war.

"In addition," Qian Sen's gaze swept over everyone present, "this practical training is also an assessment."

"Every action you take on the battlefield, every kill you achieve, will be recorded and converted into corresponding points. Your final ranking in this assessment will be directly linked to your resource allocation for the next stage, as well as your authority level in the 'God-Making Project'!"

"In other words, the better you perform, the more you get. If you perform poorly, or even drag the team down, then you'll only face elimination!"

These words once again stirred up a chord with everyone present.

They are all chosen ones, and none of them are willing to be second to anyone else.

Resources! Permissions!

These are the foundations upon which they make their living in this plan!

In an instant, a fierce fighting spirit ignited in everyone's eyes.

An invisible battle for future status and resources has quietly begun at this moment.

However, just as everyone was eager to show their skills in this combat training,

Qian Sen's gaze, however, fell once again on the boy who had remained unusually calm throughout.

"Of course, the same as last time."

"There is one exception in this assessment."

Qian Sen pointed at Lu Yuan and announced a decision to everyone that they both envied and were jealous of, but had no choice but to accept.

"Regardless of the outcome of this assessment, Lu Yuan's resource supply will remain at the highest level. All his needs will be met with top priority."

This decision, even before today, would have been enough to incite a riot.

But now that everyone knows Lu Yuan's true identity and abilities, not a single person has raised any objections.

Are you kidding me?

Isn't it only natural to provide the highest level of treatment to a "master craftsman" who can mass-produce divine artifacts?

Let alone the highest level, even if the committee decided to stop all their resources and allocate them all to Lu Yuan, they probably wouldn't complain at all.

They might even clap and cheer!

Because they knew that the stronger Lu Yuan was, the more monstrous the weapons he forged would be.

As Lu Yuan's "classmates," they have the advantage of being close to him and naturally have a greater chance of obtaining these abnormal weapons!

No matter how you look at it, this deal is a sure win!

"However," Qian Sen said, looking at the group of geniuses below the stage who all had "it should be this way" expressions on their faces, before dropping another bombshell.

"Although Lu Yuan is not involved in your points ranking, he still has his own tasks."

"Moreover, his task is more difficult than all of yours."

Qian Sen looked at Lu Yuan and said in a solemn, almost entrusted tone:

"Lu Yuan, your task is to, during this practical training, train every member of the 'God-Making Project' present here, excluding yourself, including the two reserve members, for a total of eleven people."

"We'll tailor-make a unique weapon for each of them, one that comes with at least one layer of 'protection' rule!"

"boom--!"

The moment this task was announced, the entire seminar room erupted in chaos once again!

All eyes immediately turned to Lu Yuan.

That gaze was more intense and more ferocious than ever before!

If eyes could be made tangible.

Then Lu Yuan would probably have been burned to ashes by those dozen or so gazes that were comparable to the true fire of the sun!

To create a weapon for each person, imbued with the rule of "protection"?

Oh my God!

What does this mean?

This means that each of them has the opportunity to possess a pseudo-divine artifact like [Phoenix Cry] and [Soul Suppressor]!

happy!

An immense, tsunami-like sense of happiness instantly overwhelmed each and every one of them!

"I...I didn't hear wrong, did I? Master Lu is going to forge weapons for...everyone of us?"

Gu Tianye was so excited that his muscles were trembling, and he felt like he was about to faint from happiness.

"At least one layer of 'protection'... isn't that... an epic start?"

Xiang Batian was also breathing heavily, his cheeks flushed red. He seemed to already see himself wielding an invincible battle axe blessed with the "Power of Titan," sweeping across the battlefield like a whirlwind.

Even the two most composed girls, Mu Bingli and Lin Ziling, had their beautiful eyes sparkling with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation.

At the center of all this, Lu Yuan, surrounded by more than a dozen "fiery" gazes, could only feel one word: emotion.

Grass.

A type of plant.

Looking at Qian Sen on the podium, who was smiling like an old fox, he wished he could rush up and pluck out his messy beard one by one.

To create weapons with "blessings" for more than a dozen individuals?

Do you take me for a donkey in the production team?

And it's the kind with a government-affiliated position?

Forging a legendary artifact almost cost him his life.

Now, he's actually been asked to make eleven pieces in one go?

Although it only requires one level of protection, greatly reducing the difficulty, it still consumes a huge amount of mental energy and rare materials!

This old man wants to treat me like a ruthless blacksmithing machine, squeezing me dry!

However, before Lu Yuan could even voice his protest...

"Long live Master Lu!"

"Master Lu! You are like a second parent to me!"

"Brother Lu Yuan! I love you!"

The group of geniuses below the stage, who had already gone mad, erupted in a thunderous cheer.

The scene was even more heartwarming than seeing one's own father.

Looking at this group of guys who had completely "fallen," Lu Yuan swallowed back the "I object" that was on the tip of his tongue.

He knew that nothing he said now would make a difference.

Faced with the immense temptation of the "divine artifact," these guys are completely beyond saving.

If he dared to say "no" now, he would probably be torn to pieces on the spot by this group of people.

"Alright."

Lu Yuan sighed and resigned himself to his fate.

Isn't it just blacksmithing?

Just fight.

Anyway, we don't have to provide the materials ourselves.

Consider it a small upfront "design fee" to help them create the truly amazing artifact later.

Thinking of this, Lu Yuan felt a little better.

He raised his head, looked at the faces below the stage filled with longing and anticipation, cleared his throat, and slowly began to speak.

"Since it's a mission, I will naturally do my best to complete it."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was clear and reached everyone's ears.

"However, I also have my own rules."