Chapter 424 The World Submits

On the ground in Geneva, ravaged by the energy storm, a small cleaning robot is tidying up the mess.

Cheng Gan's figure has long since disappeared, but her last words have spread to every corner of the world through the internet.

"Kunlun Cultivation Academy will be enrolling students next month. Welcome to apply."

This simple statement carries more weight than any diplomatic rhetoric at this moment.

The atmosphere in the Pentagon's conference room was tense.

On the screen, the color change of the world map had settled, with a glaring red almost covering the entire Eurasian and African continents.

“Mr. Minister, we have received notes from more than forty countries.”

An intelligence officer's voice was hoarse as he looked at the report in his hand, as if he were reading a verdict.

"They... unilaterally announced the termination of their military alliance with us and demanded that we withdraw all military bases from their territory."

"The reason is... to safeguard national sovereignty and adapt to the needs of the new era."

"Bang!"

The Minister of Defense swept a water glass in front of him to the ground, scattering shards of glass everywhere.

"A new era? They call this a new era?"

He roared, but his voice betrayed a powerless weakness.

"Where are our aircraft carrier fleet? Where are our Global Hawks?! Are they just going to stand by and watch?!"

"minister……"

The CIA director spoke with difficulty: "China's announcement mentioned 'assisting in handling energy anomalies'."

“Our allies… no, former allies, are more afraid of things that come out from underground.”

“They need the power to deal with those things, and we…”

The supervisor didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood.

The "demigod" Ares, whom they created at great expense, was as fragile as a joke in front of the true Eastern immortals.

What will they use to protect their allies?

What can we use to fight against those awakened "myths"?

"Press conference."

The Secretary of State, who had been silent all along, finally spoke, his face ashen, as if he had aged twenty years overnight.

"Announce it."

"It is announced that the 'Olympus Project' has encountered a technical bottleneck and is temporarily suspended."

"Then... we will contact China to jointly pursue development."

"If that still doesn't work, then we can only... acknowledge China's leading role in handling global supernatural events."

"Minister!"

"We can't..."

Several generals stood up, their faces full of resentment.

"cannot?"

The Secretary of State looked up, and his once sharp, hawk-like eyes were now filled with only death.

"Then tell me, who will stop the sword immortals from Kunlun when they come to attack next time?"

"You?"

"Or are we still relying on those iron lumps that are useless against China?"

Silence fell over the meeting room once again.

Yeah, who will stop them?

...

Huaxia, base command center.

The atmosphere was the complete opposite of that at the Pentagon.

"Report! The US has announced the suspension of the 'Olympus Project' and is willing to work with us for mutual development!"

"Report! The Western European Union requests the establishment of an emergency dialogue mechanism with us for extraordinary matters!"

"Report! The Prime Minister of Pakistan requests a phone call to inquire about... the admissions details for Kunlun College."

Chen Jianguo was overjoyed. He rubbed his hands together and walked over to Sun Jiuchou.

"Jiu Chou, could you give me some advice? How should we write this Kunlun Academy's admission brochure?"

"This is our first admissions brochure to usher in a new era, so it must be of high quality and class!"

Sun Jiuchou was leisurely sipping his tea when he heard this, so he put down his teacup.

"When it comes to student recruitment, there are only a few key points."

"First, who should we recruit?"

Second, what will be tested?

Third, who will teach?

Fourth, what to do after graduation?

He picked up a pen and wrote these four points on the whiteboard in front of him.

"The first point, who to hire, is very simple."

"The age limit is extended to under sixty for all Chinese citizens who have completed the 'Basic Law of National Cultivation' and passed the political review. Those with spiritual roots are not subject to age restrictions."

"International student quotas are separate, but the standards will only be higher, not lower."

Chen Jianguo nodded repeatedly: "This is good, this is good, it lays a solid foundation."

"Secondly, what will be tested?" Sun Jiuchou smiled and said, "You'll have to ask the professionals for that."

As he spoke, he looked at a split screen on the command center's large screen. In the image, Lu Changfeng was leading a group of Kunlun disciples, gathered around a computer, discussing something animatedly.

"Bring Elder Lu in."

The screen quickly switched to the main screen, and Lu Changfeng's ruddy face appeared before everyone.

"Staff Officer Chen! Professor Sun!"

Lu Changfeng seemed very excited and spoke up before anyone else could even speak.

"We just discussed it, and we decided that the entrance exam shouldn't only consider cultivation level!"

"Oh? What insightful opinion does Elder Lu have?" Sun Jiuchou asked with great interest.

"When Kunlun selects disciples, the most important factor is their character and temperament!"

“Cultivation can be developed through practice, but if one’s character is corrupted, then that is the path of evil and heresy! Kunlun will not accept such people!”

"Therefore, we suggest that the entrance exam be divided into two sessions."

"One written test, one martial arts test."

"A written test?" Chen Jianguo was stunned.

"Yes! A written test!"

Lu Changfeng said confidently, "The test will be based on what we've been learning these past few days: 'New Era Culture and Legal Foundations,' as well as our moral character!"

"If you can't even abide by the national law, and can't even uphold basic loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, and righteousness, what right do you have to learn my Kunlun Supreme Sword Technique?"

A burst of good-natured laughter rang out in the command center.

Chen Jianguo laughed so hard he slapped his thigh.

"Elder Lu, you really are... keeping up with the times!"

"That's right!"

Lu Changfeng stroked his beard smugly: "That's called adapting to local customs! We are now the Kunlun Mountains of China, not the Kunlun Mountains of the past!"

"What about the martial arts test?" Sun Jiuchou continued to ask.

"The martial arts test is simple."

Lu Changfeng changed the subject: "In the post-apocalyptic base, we will designate an area, set up an illusion array, and test their courage, perseverance, and swordsmanship talent, selecting the best among them."

"We have already drafted a proposal regarding the specific details, and we will send it to you later."

“Okay.” Sun Jiuchou nodded and put a checkmark next to the second option.

"Then who will teach the third rule?"

"Me!" Lu Changfeng answered without hesitation.

"The remaining two Nascent Soul elders and ten core disciples in the late Golden Core stage of my sect can all serve as instructors."

"Of course, the most powerful..."

Lu Changfeng's gaze fell on Cheng Gan, who had just returned from the post-apocalyptic base and was meditating and adjusting his breathing in the rest area.

"Comrade Cheng Gan will serve as the chief instructor of Kunlun Academy, lecturing on 'Introduction to the Nine Heavens Imperial Void Sword Technique'."

No one objected to this arrangement; the Kunlun Sword Sect needed an official representative from China, and China also needed an official representative from them.

Cheng Gan's battle in Geneva has become an indelible mark in the hearts of sword cultivators all over the world.

It is perfectly justified for her to be the chief.

“Very good.” Sun Jiuchou ticked it again.

"And the last one, what will you do after graduation?"

Upon hearing this question, Lu Changfeng fell silent.

According to the sect's rules, once a disciple has completed their studies, they will either stay and serve the sect or go down the mountain to gain experience, slaying demons and monsters.

But now...

Sun Jiuchou looked at him and spoke gently.

"Elder Lu, for whom does Kunlun's sword emerge?"

Lu Changfeng was taken aback. He remembered what Cheng Gan had said in Geneva.

"For Kunlun, for China, for 1.4 billion compatriots."