Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents
Chapter 95 - 93, Boss gathering, clueless (seeking subscription monthly ticket)

Chapter 95: 93, Boss gathering, clueless (seeking subscription monthly ticket)

At the Maolin Training Base, a variety of unassuming vehicles gradually arrived; some even had special aircraft landing directly on the simple military airfield within the training base.

One after another, the usually only-heard-about big shots hurriedly disembarked from their vehicles, almost jogging toward the outdoor training base.

The big shots in the Federation weren’t just corpulent figures fattened by sinecures; each one was at least a Level 4 Star-Core Fighter, with some even being high-ranking Seventh and Eighth Level High-Grade Star Core Warriors.

When they ran, it was like a whirlwind.

In the outdoor training base, Lu Lin opened his eyes to see a large group of prominent figures, their shoulders adorned with Golden and Silver Star Cores, standing around him.

What happened?

Why have so many important people come?

"Lu Lin, this time, you’ve really made some huge news."

"Saturn’s Governor has already received the news and is on his way. You’re quite something, kid."

Hu Nan walked out from the crowd, patting Lu Lin on the shoulder. Among the big shots adorned with Golden Star Core medals, his Silver Medal as an Eighth-Level Strongman was hardly noticeable. He was only able to stand in the front row because he knew Lu Lin well.

"General Hu, Lu Lin is one of our Star Investigation Office personnel."

Zhao Lei also stepped forward, nervously asserting his claim. With so many big shots from the Saturn Military Department present, even as a Level 9 Expert, he might not be able to take Lu Lin back if they truly intended to snatch him.

"Haha, isn’t this the ’Unshakable Mountain,’ Advisor Zhao Lei?"

"I heard you’ve been at the Ninth-Level Peak for almost ten years. I wonder when you’ll achieve your breakthrough," a big shot whom Lu Lin didn’t recognize teased Zhao Lei from within the crowd.

Zhao Lei’s face darkened. "Mr. Zhu, haven’t you also been stuck at the Ninth-Level Peak for almost twenty years? Let’s not have the pot call the kettle black. I’ll definitely break through before you."

Though he said this, Zhao Lei had long given up hope of breaking through the ninth level.

There were hundreds of Level 9 Experts in the Federation. Though not overwhelmingly numerous, there were still several hundred of them.

But in the past thousand years, only eight individuals had advanced to become a Titled King.

Moreover, these eight who advanced couldn’t explain why they had broken through, only stating that it "happened naturally" and that others would have to comprehend it themselves.

This was as good as saying nothing, because every Star Core Warrior who reached the Ninth-Level Peak and achieved a Flawless Body was a prodigy in their own right.

Who could possibly comprehend how to break through from a mere phrase like "when the time comes"?

"Enough. All of you, quiet down for a moment."

An old man with a full head of white hair, dressed in dark green military attire, spoke up from the crowd, and both Zhao Lei and Mr. Zhu fell silent.

This was Boss Cen Xian, head of the Saturn Military Department and one of the nine leading figures in the Federal Military Department. He had reached the Ninth-Level Peak several hundred years ago; his strength and status were far beyond what Zhao Lei and Mr. Zhu could compare to.

At Boss Cen Xian’s words, the other big shots around dared not speak further. He walked toward Lu Lin with a smile.

"You must be Lu Lin, correct? Hello, I’m Cen Xian. You can call me Elder Cen or Grandpa Cen."

"This Black-Backed Wolfhound, did you use the methods of a Star Guide to help it advance?"

Lu Lin unconsciously took half a step back. He knew Cen Xian’s name; on Saturn, almost every child grew up listening to stories about Boss Cen Xian, and there were even three accounts of his deeds in primary school textbooks.

Lu Lin first bowed deeply to Cen Xian, respecting his centuries of dedicated service and combat for the Human Federation.

"Elder Cen, I just wanted to help... help Monroe with Guiding Star Skills."

Lu Lin explained the whole story to Elder Cen, including Monroe’s performance after entering the Star Power Domain and how he had been too preoccupied with his own thoughts to notice Monroe’s situation. He recounted everything without concealment, except for the fact that his Star Power Domain was formed by eyeballs.

Cen Xian thanked Lu Lin with a smile before turning to an old man in a white laboratory coat standing beside him.

This old man had clearly rushed over from the laboratory the first time he received the news, as he still wore a pair of faintly blue-tinted protective gloves.

Seeing Cen Xian look his way, the old man pondered for a moment before speaking, "Elder Cen, at present, I cannot determine what caused this Black-Backed Wolfhound to advance."

"How about this: Lu Lin, if it’s convenient for you, could I enter your Star Power Domain to take a look?"

Cen Xian then introduced him, "Lu Lin, this is Professor Zhuge Li, the deputy director of our Saturn Exotic Beast Biological Research Institute. He enjoys a special federal subsidy and is an academician of the Federal Academy of Sciences, the Life Research Academy, and the Star Power Research Academy."

Another big shot.

However, Lu Lin wasn’t very familiar with Zhuge Li. Scientific research experts were engrossed daily in the world of science and Star Power, leaving them no time for interviews. If they had such time, wouldn’t they prefer to conduct experiments?

"Alright, no problem."

"But... here?"

After the initial nervousness and excitement of seeing Cen Xian, Lu Lin’s emotions had calmed considerably. He even felt this was an opportunity—an opportunity to fleece the big shots from Saturn.

Anyone who wanted to enter his Star Power Domain could, as long as they used all their Star Skills for Lu Lin to record. Lu Lin didn’t care if they could detect anything unusual.

The existence of the Perceive Star Skill ensured Lu Lin’s absolute safety.

"Let’s go to the cultivation room," Hu Nan suggested. Cen Xian and Zhuge Li both nodded in agreement.

The group once again entered the cultivation room where Lu Lin had guided Star Skills for the sergeants that morning.

After informing Zhuge Li of the precautions for entering the Domain, Lu Lin entered the Consciousness Universe and released his Star Power Domain.

This was his first time guiding high-grade Star Core Warriors.

When pulling Zhuge Li’s consciousness, Lu Lin felt like an ant attempting to drag a 30-ton truck.

So powerless.

Fortunately, Zhuge Li knew Lu Lin’s Star Core Level wasn’t high and actively cooperated, allowing him to enter the Domain.

Zhuge Li stood on the yellow sand, his figure immediately beginning to sink. His consciousness and spirit were too powerful; Lu Lin’s Star Power Domain simply couldn’t bear them.

Fortunately, Zhuge Li also sensed this and, contrary to Lu Lin’s instructions, did not use any Star Skills within the Domain.

He controlled his form and walked around the Star Power Domain, meticulously studying the yellow sand underfoot, the constantly forming sandstorms, and even flew into the sky to examine the ubiquitous sand grains in the air.

He surveyed the wasteland of broken stones, its gullies crisscrossing like a drought-stricken area unvisited by water for a thousand years. Zhuge Li explored the entire domain but found nothing.

Lu Lin’s Star Power Domain seemed just like those of other Star Guides he had encountered. Although its external manifestations differed, he found no abnormalities in the basic structure of the Domain or the distribution and operation of its Star Power. He didn’t stay in the Star Power Domain for long before exiting.

"Elder Cen, there’s nothing abnormal," Zhuge Li reported. "Or rather, I can’t discern any abnormalities. How about letting others try as well?"

Elder Cen nodded. Hearing the sound of an airplane landing on the roof of the cultivation room, he knew the Governor had arrived.

"Alright, you all hurry. I’ll go greet the Governor," Cen Xian said before turning to leave.

Zhuge Li dispatched the researchers beside him, along with soldiers from the military department who were due for promotion, to enter Lu Lin’s Star Power Domain for guidance.

However, apart from being able to comprehend Star Skills, they made no other discoveries.

Seeing this, Lu Lin felt quite calm, even a little amused.

The existence of the Perceive Star Skill allowed Lu Lin to remain untroubled by these matters.

However, his plan to fleece them ultimately failed.

The individuals who entered his Star Power Domain were each at least at the Level 6 Peak. Lu Lin felt overwhelmed merely by them casually moving their hands and feet within his Domain.

If they were to use Star Skills, his Star Power Domain would likely shatter in minutes.