Half an hour later.
north.
In a huge military region 10 kilometers outside the capital.
The fighter jets crashed to the ground.
The most elite marine corps of the Dragon Kingdom is stationed here.
At the same time, the headquarters of the Dragon Kingdom's most prestigious academy of sciences is also located here.
Su Bai and his classmates were led to a spacious hall.
The middle-aged officer cleared his throat and shouted, "Fellow newly appointed lords, my name is Wang Zhenguo, rank of senior colonel, and I am your direct superior."
"Over the next week, you will undergo relevant physical and academic training within the military region. In addition to myself, the people responsible for training you will also include the best experts from the Academy of Sciences."
"In addition, you will receive corresponding assistance from the country before entering the Land of Redemption, such as resources, weapons and so on."
"Finally, I wish you all the best in forging a bright future in the Land of Redemption, bringing glory to yourselves and to your country!"
After the speech, the newly appointed lords present were all excited, rubbing their hands together, eager to rush into the Land of Redemption and wreak havoc.
"Which student is Zhao Xiangtian?"
As Wang Zhenguo flipped through the files in his hand, he raised his voice to ask a question.
"I!"
Zhao Xiangtian raised his hand.
"You have awakened an epic-level Lord's Mark, and with the Orcs known for their strength, you will surely be able to make a name for yourself in the Land of Redemption."
Wang Zhenguo stepped forward, his eyes filled with unreserved admiration.
"Thank you! I will try my best."
Zhao Xiangtian grinned widely, his face practically beaming with joy.
To receive such praise upon first arriving is undoubtedly a great honor.
Everyone in the hall turned their gaze to Zhao Xiangtian, their faces filled with envy.
Wang Zhenguo continued to peruse the files, when suddenly his brows furrowed deeply.
"Which student is Su Bai?"
"I!"
Upon hearing his name called, Su Bai quickly raised his hand to acknowledge it.
“Come with me.”
Wang Zhenguo waved and then walked towards an office at the back.
Su Bai stood up and followed closely behind.
A short while later.
Inside the office.
"Reporting to the commander, a special situation has arisen."
Wang Zhenguo looked at the old man sitting in the chair, gave him a military salute, and his voice was somewhat heavy.
"What special circumstances?"
The old man raised his head; his hair was gray, and he exuded an imposing presence without anger.
"This student has awakened an epic-level Lord's Mark, but his innate race is the Zerg."
Wang Zhenguo's voice was low, and his brows were furrowed into a deep frown.
"The Zerg are indeed a bit troublesome..."
The old man narrowed his eyes slightly, then looked at Su Bai and said in a gentle voice, "Student, you should go down and rest first. Your situation will be handled with great care by the higher-ups."
Su Bai glanced up and was surprised to find that the old man's epaulettes had golden branches and two gold stars.
Lieutenant General rank!
What a high-ranking official!
Seeing Su Bai standing there in a daze, the old man stood up, walked slowly forward, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't worry, classmate. No matter what race you are, the country treats everyone equally and will never abandon any of our compatriots."
The old man's voice was full of power, and Su Bai felt a sudden sense of security upon hearing it.
"thank you!"
Su Bai bowed and turned to leave.
...
...
That evening.
The main leaders of the military region and the Academy of Sciences gathered together for a confidential meeting.
“The awakened lords from all over the country have been brought over.”
"Among them, there are two at the legendary level and sixty-seven at the epic level."
"Although the overall quality is not as good as last year, the number of awakened people is large, so it is still acceptable overall."
Wang Zhenguo pointed to the pie chart on the LCD screen with a laser pointer and explained to the crowd.
An expert representative from the Academy of Sciences stood up and said, "The two legendary ones must be given special care and unlimited resources; the epic ones should be given priority and sufficient resources."
"Understood." Wang Zhenguo nodded.
Then, the tone shifted:
"However, there is a special case: a lord named Su Bai, although he is of epic level, has awakened to the Zerg race."
The moment he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in uproar.
The military personnel remained silent, only expressing regret.
The experts at the Academy of Sciences began whispering and discussing among themselves:
"Epic level, how come it's the Zerg that awakened?"
"Ugh, what bad luck, what a waste of an epic-level weapon."
"Resources cannot be wasted. Only distribute basic supplies and let this Zerg lord fend for himself."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhenguo's expression changed, and he felt somewhat embarrassed: "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
"The weakness of the Zerg is known to all countries in the world. These insects, which are only fit to be used as provisions for higher races, are of no use no matter how much resources are invested in them."
The expert representative, expressionless, refuted the claims mercilessly.
“But he is an epic-level Zerg!” Wang Zhenguo emphasized.
"Epic-level Lord's Marks grant units significantly stronger attributes and combat power, but the Zerg are simply too weak. Even with epic-level enhancements, it's still ineffective. Relying solely on enlarged ants, cockroaches, and flying insects to kill enemies is unrealistic."
"Su Bai is only eighteen years old. If we ignore him, he will die during his beginner stage."
"If the country doesn't do charity, it can't afford to do much else in times of crisis."
The expert representative's face remained expressionless, as if the lives and deaths of others were none of his concern.
Wang Zhenguo felt a pang of guilt.
Su Bai, he's only 18 years old!
It's such a pity that he died like that.
He quickly turned his head and looked at the lieutenant general sitting in the first row with a pleading look.
This person was the old man who had met Su Bai during the day.
His name is Guo Jing, and he is the highest-ranking leader in the military region.
At the same time, he is also a powerful lord, and the awakened race is the very powerful dragon race.
"I'll just ask you one question: Does Su Bai have the same blood flowing through his veins as you, the blood of the descendants of Yan and Huang?"
Guo Jing slightly raised his eyes, exuding a powerful aura of authority.
The expert representative blushed, lowered his head, and dared not meet his gaze. "This...I..."
"Never abandon, never give up, unite as one, and work together with one heart and one mind. This is the foundation that enables the Chinese nation to stand at the top of the world."
With that, Guo Jing slammed his hand on the table: "My mind is made up. I'm going to apply for special relief to help Su Bai. At the very least, I want him to survive the novice period."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the soldiers applauded in unison, their voices thunderous.
...
...
Time flies like an arrow, and the days pass like a shuttle.
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
In the blink of an eye, the day to enter the Land of Redemption arrived.
Some people are nervous, some are apprehensive, but most are filled with longing.
After all, they were all hot-blooded young people.
Who doesn't yearn to conquer all corners of the world, achieve great deeds, and bring glory to themselves and their country!
Tell me, are you afraid?
Wang Zhenguo held a megaphone, his voice passionate and powerful.
The newly appointed lords, standing in neat rows, wore expressions of excitement, a hint of fanaticism in their eyes.
"United as one, we will win glory for our country; descendants of Yan and Huang are invincible!"
"Great! That's exactly the kind of spirit we're looking for!" Wang Zhenguo praised without reservation.
He waved his hand and shouted, "Line up, come forward in an orderly manner, and collect your respective resources."
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