"Wang Lan, come, take a look at this." Eld Di enthusiastically invited Wang Lan to sit down as Yu Ruoyun handed him a file.

"Energy Stone Application Assessment... global reserves distribution of Energy Stones, the stockpile of Energy Stones in the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, the Kingdom of Ice and Snow's diplomatic strategy..."

Even to someone as politically clueless as Wang Lan, these assessment reports clearly indicated that securing the Kingdom of Ice and Snow meant securing Jade Country's rapid development for the next two hundred years.

Two hundred years? It had been less than eighty years since Jade Country rose from the ruins. One could only imagine how powerful it would become after two hundred years of rapid development; Wang Lan could figure that out even with his knees.

Thus, at this moment, there was only one thought in Wang Lan's mind: the Country of Frost is our long-lost brother, separated for thousands of years; it is essential to reintegrate the Country of Frost into our lineage.

"Wang Lan, what are your thoughts after reading this?"

"When will we recover the Country of Frost?" Wang Lan blurted out what was on his mind unconsciously.

"Recover?" Yu Ruoyun was slightly taken aback, then suddenly laughed lightly.

"Wang Lan, Jade Country is a peace-loving nation; you must not speak carelessly in the future. This is especially true when traveling abroad, as every word and action represents the national image. You must be careful."

"Is the Dean asking me to go to the Country of Frost?"

"Yes! The Country of Frost is eagerly hoping for Jade Country's assistance, and in line with the demeanor and responsibility of a great nation, we have no reason to refuse their request. I plan to dispatch one hundred senior students and thirty leading teachers to support the Country of Frost. You and Ruoyun are also among these volunteers."

Eld Di's tone left no room for negotiation, making the decision for Wang Lan. Of course, showing Wang Lan those assessment reports never implied the possibility of refusal.

"Ruoyun is going too?" Wang Lan asked in surprise, glancing at Yu Ruoyun.

"What do you mean? In just one month's absence, have you become so arrogant?" Yu Ruoyun snorted coldly without missing a beat. In terms of ability, she was more than capable of overpowering Wang Lan, wasn't she?

"It's not that I've become arrogant, but just one month ago, someone nearly got ambushed and killed. The wound hasn't even scarred yet."

"The last time was an accident, and I won't give anyone that chance again. Besides, this is a trip abroad, and with so many teachers and classmates around me overseas, the mastermind behind the scenes won't have the opportunity to strike."

"I am principally against Ruoyun's participation, but I won't oppose her if she insists. But Wang Lan, you definitely must participate. The Kingdom of Ice and Snow specifically requested you."

"Understood! When will it be?"

"Next week. Shortly, a batch of Star Martial Toxins will be sent to you, and you must quickly develop a vaccine for your aunt to urgently begin production."

"Alright, then I'll take my leave now."

"Wait! Because of your invention of the Toxin Vaccine, as well as your outstanding contributions to all humanity, the International Security Council has specially awarded you the Angel Medal. Initially, they invited you to the City of Angels to receive the award, but due to the conflict in your schedule, I declined on your behalf and asked them to mail the certificate and medal here."

As he spoke, he pulled out a metal box from the drawer and placed it in front of Wang Lan. "In addition to the medal, there is an S-class Star Martial Skill, the Holy Shield! It is hailed as the strongest defensive S-class Star Martial Skill."

"Schedule conflict?"

"That was just our excuse to decline. The City of Angels... how should I put it? They can be despicable, and we feared they wouldn't let you return once you went there."

"The City of Angels would dare to assassinate me?" Wang Lan asked in surprise.

"They wouldn't go that far, but the City of Angels has inherited a very strange Star Martial Skill called Divine Blessing, which can forcibly change a person's will," Yu Ruoyun stated plainly. "Fifty years ago, the White Eagle Country's Unparalleled Knight was invited to support the City of Angels and ended up being converted by their so-called god, relinquishing his citizenship in the White Eagle Country to join the City of Angels. Under normal circumstances, the City of Angels would not stoop to such despicable acts, but if they encounter talents that they desperately need, there's no guarantee they wouldn't. Back then, the City of Angels suffered from the rampage of Demons, and the Unparalleled Knight was immune to the curse of evil spirits and perfectly countered them. Each time they requested the Unparalleled Knight, they had to pay a significant price. So they went all out and used the Divine Blessing."

"Such things happen either never or excessively. Since the City of Angels was willing to award you the Angel Medal, you are highly coveted in their eyes."

"So, it's like Kotoamatsukami? And the White Eagle Country just let it slide? That doesn't sound like their style at all."

"Afterwards, of course, the City of Angels paid a substantial price, and the White Eagle Country didn't dare to wage war against God's Country. An Unparalleled Knight was not worth instigating a war for the White Eagle Country. For the White Eagle Country, exchanging the Unparalleled Knight for those benefits was worth it. But for Jade Country, you are invaluable."

"Thank you, Dean, for the high regard." Wang Lan accepted the iron box containing a milky white Soul Bead and a dazzlingly shiny medal.

"Has the Soul Bead been checked?"

"Eld Ci had already inspected it. Indeed, a slight modification had been made. They added a psychological suggestion to make you yearn for God's Country. Hehehe... Eld Ci effortlessly erased it. You can use it with peace of mind."

"Alright, then... If there is nothing else, Eld Di, I will take my leave."

"Hmm."

Wang Lan left with the metal box, his face a mixture of confusion and amusement. After Wang Lan had developed the Star Martial Toxin Vaccine and his fame skyrocketed, he was rewarded with three million experience points, allowing him to level up to Star Cloud Tier Seven in one go. Back then, the internet was already predicting that I might win some international award. Later, the Tianjian Bureau awarded me the medal for outstanding contributions to all humanity, and I thought this was that international award. But the real grand prize turned out to be this.

The Kingdom of God, the City of Angels! This nearly mythical realm, where hundreds of millions firmly believe in the existence of a True God and in real angels, holds an extraordinary status around the world.

The Heaven God Sect is the most widespread religious sect on the planet with the most followers. Even many scientists, who are supposed to be atheists, are believers in the Heaven God Sect.

God's Country, founded upon religion, may not have been established for long, but its heritage is by no means inferior to that of the old powers of the Five Constants. Moreover, nearly all authoritative scientific awards are established by God's Country.

Jade Country also has its own science awards, but their credibility cannot compare to that of God's Country.

Furthermore, God's Country possesses the most extensive collection of Star Martial Skills in the world, which is one of the reasons why Star Martial Warriors from various nations flock to it. God's Country accepts dual nationality and is open to immigrants. As long as you are talented, God's Country welcomes you.

From this point of view, the Heaven God Sect is far superior to Buddhism. The Heaven God Sect truly achieves inclusiveness and salvation for all beings—once you come, you're one of us.

Upon returning home, Wang Lan first picked up the Angel Medal. His taut face finally relaxed, his mouth splitting into an enormous grin.

Yet another special medal, a special medal that can be sacrificed.

Among the system rewards, experience points and skill points are essentials, just like food and water, while sacrifice-worthy medals are like gourmet delicacies.

Especially with lottery draws, which are like gambling, you never know what surprises you'll get. Unlike gambling, where you have a high chance of ending up empty-handed, with draws, you are sure to get something.

"Sacrifice-worthy item detected, would you like to sacrifice it?"

"Yes!"

The scene before his eyes suddenly distorted, and a golden carousel appeared before Wang Lan's eyes.

Winning the Zanpakuto was an unexpected pleasure for Wang Lan, but what he had wanted even more last time was the Bumblebee, which he barely missed. It can drive and fight, doesn't consume fuel or require charging—truly a man's dream.

Unfortunately, this time as the carousel spun, Wang Lan seldom saw scenes from sci-fi movies. Instead, there were mostly cartoons he had watched as a child and adult animations he had seen as a youth.

The carousel gradually came to a stop, but the image that it fixed on was... a lollipop drawn by Stephen Chow?

Dammit! Even if you were going to draw from Kung Fu Hustle, you could have given me the Buddha Palm! Why give me a hand-drawn lollipop?

Suddenly, a stream of information poured into Wang Lan's mind, and for a moment, his expression was frozen.

It was a false alarm; not a lollipop. However, Wang Lan could never have guessed that the image with circles upon circles was the mark of The Whirlpool Clan.

The bloodline of The Whirlpool Clan! This was what he had garnered using the Angel Medal. What is The Whirlpool Clan's bloodline known for? Remarkable healing abilities, extraordinary amounts of chakra, red hair?

Compared to the bloodline of the Six Tao Immortal, or the Uchiha and Senju clans, it seemed somewhat inferior, but having an extraordinary amount of chakra and using it well could also make you a legendary warrior.

This world is not the Fire Shadow World; naturally, there's nothing like chakra here. But Star Power works much the same.

The instant Wang Lan completed the lottery draw, the bloodline that was exchanged through the sacrifice had already appeared on the system interface. A new tab, Bloodline, had emerged on his character page.

Focusing his spiritual power on the bloodline icon, the bloodline description instantly appeared in Wang Lan's view.

"The Whirlpool Clan bloodline possesses extraordinary vitality, innate prodigious Star Power, and Star Power regeneration ability, with endurance boosted to an almost game-breaking degree—Mom won't have to worry about me running out of mana."

Since when did you become so cheeky? Wang Lan muttered to himself.

At that moment, he looked at the bloodline page and fell into deep contemplation.

This system wasn't always consistent. Although it has never told me I could unlock more functions or given me any conditions for upgrades, it's so low-key and silent that most of the time I forget it even exists. But ever since it was activated, it has been evolving, constantly unlocking more abilities. At first, I had no attributes, then I unlocked the Attribute module. Then medals, ranks, certificates, and so on were added, followed by the Cultivation Technique page, and now the Bloodline page has appeared.

All these clues made Wang Lan delve into how much help the system had really given him.

I initially thought Star Martial Skills would be my fundamental reliance for the future, but now that the Cultivation Technique page has appeared, I realize Star Martial Skills are just a few isolated moves learned from Cultivation Techniques—an incomplete version of something already incomplete.

With the appearance of bloodline, I now realize that Cultivation Techniques may not be the ultimate trump card. Everyone who has read web novels knows that a bloodline is the ultimate foundation of strength. No matter how good the technique is, without the right bloodline, you don't even meet the conditions to learn it.

Bloodline is like talent; Cultivation Techniques are like resources. Even the best resources are wasted without talent.

The Whirlpool Clan's bloodline has arrived; can the bloodline of the Six Tao Immortal be far behind? Besides Fire Shadow, there are so many sci-fi movies: Thor's bloodline, the Kryptonian bloodline... or even the Saiyan bloodline would be barely acceptable!

Fuck, I can't think anymore! If I keep this up, my mind will break!

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