Liu Yun: ...Not even as tall as the stove?

"So, you didn't start practicing martial arts before you even started elementary school? That's quite early indeed!"

The Ministry of Security has confirmed that it is indeed better to cultivate at a younger age, as this results in fewer impurities in the body.

I never expected Li Da to be so young.

Liu Yun: "Did you already know how to read back then?"

"You can still understand the meaning of the words in the cultivation technique?"

That's incredible, a child prodigy!

Even undergraduates and graduate students may not be able to fully understand it now, let alone put it into practice and succeed in it.

If that's the case, the Ministry of State Security will probably be overcrowded. How can they possibly recruit just anyone with a bit of a sense of purpose?

Li Da rubbed his nose in embarrassment: "That's impossible, but I have a picture..."

He used to think that all martial arts manuals were like this, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

It wasn't until he entered the Security Department that he realized how special the cultivation method he practiced was. If there had been even the slightest mistake, he might not have grown up at all. It was terrifying to realize this so late.

Liu Yun: "I see."

Li Da: "At first, I just wanted to increase my strength, but later I found that it was very helpful in obtaining ingredients. It felt like a versatile tool, so I kept using it."

Sometimes, he doesn't even know if he's persisting in pursuing a dream, or just using it as a tool to achieve one.

Fortunately, he has already reached this point, which can be considered a success, and it allows him to do whatever he wants in the industry and in pursuing his dreams.

Liu Yun: ...Then I definitely have to give you a thumbs up.

She had seen people practice martial arts for a living, to get ahead, to improve their health, or to protect those they needed to protect—the reasons were varied and numerous, but she rarely encountered someone who practiced martial arts simply to get closer to their dream.

Let alone modern society, even in ancient times, people with advanced martial arts backgrounds were rare.

It must be said that Li Da is quite a special person; you probably couldn't find a second one like him even if you searched the entire Yan Kingdom.

After changing routes several times, the car drove to increasingly remote areas.

They even got out of the car, boarded an airplane-shaped airship, and flew straight up into the depths of the forest, skimming the tops of the trees.

The speed was not very fast, and it was only after dark that we truly entered the no-man's land under the cover of night.

"Shennongjia?" Liu Yun was somewhat surprised that the training base was actually built here.

A flash of light, and Shao Hong appeared directly in front of him, smiling broadly: "This place is the most mysterious and the most dangerous!"

"However, this is only the outer perimeter. As for the inside... we dare not go there for the time being, or rather, whether we have the ability to go there is still a question mark."

It took the security department a lot of effort to develop this training base in the uninhabited area on the outskirts of Shennongjia.

It's no wonder Shao Hong is the head instructor here; it's probably to keep order and ensure the safety of the area.

This survival show has time; we need a place like this to train our personnel.

It was activated immediately.

Shao Hong was chosen to guard the training base, but in the early stages, various research institutes were already working overtime to develop defensive measures, determined to make the training base airtight.

Before long, even without Shao Hong, this place will be like a tortoise shell, with an extremely high level of security.

Liu Yun: "This is still the outer perimeter? I thought we were much deeper inside."

Shao Hong: "It's definitely too deep for ordinary people. In terms of human cognition, very few people have ever stepped into this place. In short, it's really just the outer perimeter."

"If I can come and go freely here, I believe I can protect myself on the challenge show."

Liu Yun shook her head and handed the information about the nameless island to Shao Hong: "That's not necessarily true. It seems the production team isn't really making a show this time."

"The location they chose is quite interesting."

“Shennongjia’s topography is just one example.”

Although it was late and the stars and moon were bright, the forest was filled with the chirping of various insects, creating a sense of a dark world under the moonlight.

But that didn't stop Shao Hong from looking at the documents.

That was true night vision, like daytime; not a single word or image on the documents could be missed.

After reading it, Shao Hong was silent for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence, "It's really amazing that they were able to find such a place."

"So, the special training at this base is indeed only one aspect... Trying to do it in every terrain would be too difficult."

Liu Yun chuckled softly: "Is it difficult?"

"Have you forgotten how I filmed that prehistoric era?"

Shao Hong suddenly realized: "Using holography to simulate terrain?"

"Why not just simulate that nameless island instead of doing it for every terrain?"

For others, modeling and creating the world background is the most difficult part, and it also takes time.

But with this person in front of them, it's no big deal for them.

Liu Yun: "It is indeed possible, but the information about the nameless island is still on my phone. At present, I can only see the general outline. It's difficult to do anything in detail, such as what plants, animals, food chains, etc."

"Besides, if we really figure out the nameless island too well, then we'll be watched by countless eyes 24 hours a day, and we might make some mistakes because of that familiarity."

"It would be better to just train using the terrain data that everyone already knows. When we get to the nameless island, it will be a new experience for everyone, so we won't have anything to say about it."

"System cheats do exist, but their use is not mandatory. If individuals are confident in their abilities, they can use cheats only in critical moments."

"How much you can control after prior training depends on your own ability."

"Moreover, the known terrain and the situation of the unnamed island may differ; they are only approximate, not copied and pasted."

Shao Hong nodded: "Yes, that means we can only do our best in special training. As for the rest, we'll do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Their special training and cheat codes have reached this level, which is probably unique among all the countries participating in the challenge.

In comparison, Yan has already won at the starting line.

Zhang Linyuan: "No country would allow someone to participate without special training, relying solely on their individual abilities!"

"They will definitely all receive special training; it just depends on how well they can be trained."

Shao Hong scoffed: "Of course. Don't be fooled by the high bonus; in reality, the expenses incurred by various countries as a result are probably not small."

"Each country has a different number of slots. Those that can afford it will take more slots, and those that cannot will take fewer slots."

"Everyone has probably paid a heavy price."

Liu Yun: "Isn't that the same approach as the Olympics? We put a lot of effort into our daily training."

Moreover, there are always more candidates than participants.

Shao Hong: "It does seem a bit similar, but there must be some hidden benefits promised that are extremely beneficial to the country. Otherwise, these countries wouldn't be so eager to respond and would seem determined to win a good ranking."

Liu Yun nodded: "That's normal. Who would bother with them for no reason?"

Shao Hong: "I'll have someone send over some holographic gaming equipment. As for the maps, I'll probably have to trouble you with that."

Liu Yun: "Yes, it's no trouble at all, it's a very simple matter."

"Since a new base has been set up for this, and it shows how much importance we attach to it, we should naturally do better and try to earn back that bonus."