He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

"Hahaha……"

After listening, Tie Shanhe let out a hearty laugh, a laugh tinged with satisfaction and a hint of barely perceptible weariness.

"Good lad, you remember quite well! It seems that the old man's past has not been completely forgotten."

He hadn't seen such vibrant, energetic new faces in a long time.

Moreover, the fact that it was one of his "admirers" made him feel much happier.

He wasn't after empty fame; he was simply drawn to the beliefs he had fought so hard to uphold, even at the cost of his life.

It has truly taken root in the hearts of the next generation, and that sense of inheritance makes him feel that all the effort was worthwhile.

Even if only one person is inspired by his story,

Once he embarked on the path of defending his country, his life was not in vain.

After laughing, he turned his one eye to Shi Qianjun, his lips moved slightly, but no sound came out. "Old Shi, is this kid... trustworthy?"

Shi Qianjun responded in kind, his voice steady:

"For now, we're considered family."

He was "picked up" and protected by that little girl from the Xuanyuan family.

That girl vouched for him with the future of the entire Xuanyuan family.

If anything happens to him, the Xuanyuan family will guard the most dangerous border for generations, until the last man is left.

"Oh? That girl from the Xuanyuan family?"

Upon hearing this, Tie Shanhe's single eye flashed with a sharp light, and he scrutinized Lu Chen again, his gaze now filled with a more critical look.

"Is that the hot-tempered, arrogant little phoenix who turned the Second Heaven upside down back then?"

Who is she interested in?

He was genuinely curious; besides his handsome appearance and clear eyes, what else did this young man possess?

What is it about her that is so special that she caught the eye of that once-proud and talented woman?

You must know, back then there were so many talented young men and privileged families...

He couldn't even get a proper look from her.

Lu Chen felt a little uneasy under Tie Shanhe's scrutinizing gaze.

Does the other person seem to be sizing up the son-in-law?

"Kid,"

Tie Shanhe withdrew his gaze, the smile fading from his face.

He pointed to his empty eye sockets and right leg, then to the elderly people around him who looked weary and worn.

Let me tell you a little bit of the truth.

Normally, we old folks should have been 'gone' long ago.

His voice was not loud, but it carried a heavy weight, flowing slowly in the breeze of the waterside pavilion.

"However, thanks to this special secret realm, we were able to 'survive' in this half-dead state."

Tie Shanhe's tone was very calm, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"This secret realm is special; it can slow down the loss of our life force and suppress the deterioration of those fatal injuries and curses in our bodies."

The price is... that we are bound to this secret realm by life and death.

As long as the secret realm exists, we can still barely survive.

If the secret realm is breached, we will be reduced to ashes in an instant.

We old bones have tied our last bit of value to this place.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over his old comrades in the distance, who were playing chess, drinking tea, seemingly relaxed yet exuding a deep sense of melancholy. A complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

"There are two main reasons why the country has gone to such great lengths and used countless resources to maintain this secret place and hide us 'the dead' here."

Tieshanhe held up two fingers.

"First, we old folks want to pass on our best skills and experience while we're still breathing."

Whether it's combat techniques, secret techniques, understanding of demons, or insights into war...

"Keeping a little is better than taking it to the grave."

"second,"

His voice suddenly turned solemn, and a sharp, knife-like light flashed in his single eye, as if he had been instantly transported back to a battlefield of clashing swords and galloping horses.

"It's when one day, the country's borders completely collapse, the defenses are on the verge of collapse, and it reaches the most critical moment..."

"It's the last dance for us old folks."

"Let's use our lives, which should have been returned to the country long ago, to buy a little more time for the rear."

Even if it's just for a day, an hour, or a minute.

Lu Chen listened quietly, feeling an indescribable heaviness pressing down on his heart, and his nose felt a little sore.

These heroes gave everything they had—their lives, their souls, their remaining fighting strength, and even the last vestige of their existence.

They have given everything without reservation to this country, this land, and the people on this land.

That so-called "last dance",

It was essentially a final charge with no return.

They were already prepared to burn themselves out at any time.

The scene fell silent for a moment, with only the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves.

Shi Qianjun quietly observed Lu Chen's expression. He nodded slightly, quite satisfied.

This child has a good character, is passionate, knows reverence, and can better understand this heavy burden.

"Lu Chen," Shi Qianjun spoke gently, breaking the silence.

"Could you please show them your career panel?"

"Old Shi!" Tie Shanhe frowned, giving Shi Qianjun a disapproving look.

"What you're saying... asking someone to reveal their hand outright is no different from stripping naked in public. Wouldn't a simple explanation of the effect suffice?"

He felt that directly demanding to see a professional's most core secrets was...

It's unreasonable to ask someone to do something they don't want to do, especially to a young person who cares so much about his image.

"Yes, Your Excellency, the Sage of Literature!"

Lu Chen responded immediately without any hesitation.

In his heart, showing off his professional skills was nothing compared to these two heroic predecessors who had shed blood for the human race and dedicated everything to them.

Let alone looking at the panel, he wouldn't refuse even if he were asked to stab himself in the back.

This respect comes from the bottom of my heart.

With a thought, a semi-transparent light screen unfolded in front of him, clearly displaying:

Name: Lu Chen

[Level: 8]

【Strength: 13998】

【Spirit: 13998】

[Agility: 13998]

Physical Strength: 13998

[Occupation: Life Master]

[Grade: HarmonyOS]

[Effect: Initially grants a life field with a radius of one kilometer. Within this field, any marked creature can be resurrected infinitely, all debuffs removed, and restored to its peak condition; ...]

(Note: Each level increases the territory by one kilometer.)

[Hidden effect: For each creature resurrected, all attributes increase by 1... (Visible only to myself)]

When the information on the light screen was fully displayed in front of the three people

The air in the waterside pavilion seemed to freeze instantly.

"this……!"

"impossible……!"

Even with a will forged in the crucible of iron mountains, rivers of corpses, and seas of blood,

With a heart as cold and aloof as ice, the moment she saw the panel,

He couldn't help but gasp in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

His usual composure and reserve had vanished completely.

Level 8?

All four basic attributes are as high as 13998 points?

A HarmonyOS-level profession?

Unheard of!

Infinite resurrection within the realm?

Remove all negative status effects?

Back to peak condition?

Even Shi Qianjun, the literary sage who had already seen it once and was mentally prepared,

At this moment, the hand holding the teacup paused slightly, and a deep shock flashed across his eyes once again.

These messages,

It exploded in their minds like a thunderclap.

It repeatedly challenged the limits of their understanding.

Level 8, attributes exceeding 10,000?

What does this mean?

Ordinary professionals

At level 8, being able to break 100 in a single attribute is already considered genius.

Breaking two hundred is nothing short of phenomenal.

Lu Chen, on the other hand, has all attributes exceeding 10,000!

This goes beyond the realm of so-called geniuses and prodigies; it's simply... a monster!

It's a product outside the rules!