Chapter 645

Chapter 645: National Cultivation

Huaxia Federation, a primary school in Haigang City

"Today we will learn about the Sitting Zen Classic cultivation practice, which is one of the twenty techniques announced by the Ministry of Education. It is the most comprehensive one. You must memorize the techniques and practice them diligently at home. If anyone can sense Qi within seven days, they will receive special training from the school. Those who reach the mid-level of Qi Refining before graduating from primary school will be directly admitted to university by the country and rewarded with a house by the local government…"

During physical education class, the teacher told the students that even though he had just started emergency training a month ago and was learning every night, he still taught during the day.

The Huaxia Federation values martial arts and has integrated martial arts into physical education classes. Students must have at least two physical education classes per week. Teachers are not allowed to get sick easily. There are also students with special abilities in martial arts from early high school.

Now, physical education classes have turned into cultivation classes. The curriculum has changed from two classes per week to at least one class every day. Traditional physical education has been replaced, with only a small portion dedicated to martial arts, while the rest focuses on cultivation.

Following the cultivation world’s tradition, Lin Jiang starts children aged twelve and above on cultivation. For students, this means starting from the fifth grade and below a certain age.

The students in class were suddenly filled with excitement, feeling like they had been given a burst of energy. In their minds, as long as it wasn’t a regular academic class, they were happy to do anything, even farming. With the promise of generous rewards, they felt they could silence their parents’ nagging by earning those rewards and do as they pleased without parental interference.

Over in the Education Department of Bianhai Province, a group of important figures were in deep discussion, with meetings being held frequently.

"From promoting cultivation techniques until now, just a little over three months have passed. Already, over five thousand students and teachers have developed a sense of Qi and entered the stage of absorbing Qi into their bodies. Five individuals have even reached the second level of Qi Refining. They have requested these individuals to be sent for specialized training, where better opportunities await them…"

"In two months, there will be the mid-term and final exams. The criteria for admission need to be decided quickly, determining how much weight cultivation practices will have…"

"Bianhai University is set to establish a cultivation major, and we must select the best candidates to become teachers. Each teacher must have cultivation skills of at least the second level of Qi Refining. This won’t happen until half a year from now, by then the value of being at the second level of Qi Refining won’t be as high…"

"In the Huaxia region, our Bianhai Province is the wealthiest. I suggest that before the end of next year, a specialized cultivation university must be established, with admissions starting the year after…"

"The ideological education of cultivators must keep pace, fostering a sense of collectivism as emphasized by the higher-ups. We may face many enemies in the future, allowing other countries to overtake us or even the rise of demon clans. Therefore, strict monitoring must be done at the cultivation university, ensuring that advanced techniques are not spread indiscriminately…"

A group of leaders are having a lively discussion about each topic. The appearance of cultivators is a big challenge for them now. They are unfamiliar with cultivation, lack teacher’s power, have no experience, and it’s all a huge challenge.

But compared to the turmoil in society, it’s different. Now, with the emergence of countless monsters and the wild ambitions of some cultivators, they are posing a serious challenge to the whole society.

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"Three months later, without famous teachers or special medicine, more than a thousand people in Huaxia have reached the second level of Qi Refining, and over ten people have even reached the third level. How amazing are these people?"

In the estate in Haigang City, Cao Ying looked at the list in her hand, showing an extremely shocked expression. These over a thousand people are truly the geniuses among geniuses.

Their practice environment is very harsh, with no famous teachers and most of them lack special medicine. Many people don’t even have much spiritual energy around them, and in some places, the knowledge of practice is not widespread. Yet, so many people still managed to break through the second level of Qi Refining, it’s truly unbelievable.

"Don’t forget, many people haven’t chosen the right martial arts technique. Now you see the benefits of the national system, right?"

"Yes, this is very difficult to achieve in the sects, even during the rapid growth phase."

"Yes, in at most twenty years, Huaxia will produce a large number of experts, a number that other countries have never seen before."

Lin Jiang said. Qingyun and Zhou Liao, his control is not as strong as Huaxia’s, so he can’t enforce it. However, many information sources are public, and they are also imitating. It can be considered as the second stage towards the era of cultivation. As for other countries, they are a step slower.

"Yes, if we persist for another twenty years, we will be able to see the brightness after the clouds. I wonder if these peerless geniuses can produce a few people like the Green Emperor."

"Everything is possible, but let’s stabilize the situation first. How is your artificial intelligence doing?"

Lin Jiang said, Cao Ying came back a few days ago. She stayed at the artificial intelligence research institute for about three months, during which time the software of artificial intelligence was upgraded several times.

The powerful flow of information truly gave artificial intelligence wisdom, almost like it had a life of its own. Cao Ying then forcefully formed a Master-servant Contract with it.

"For now, we have it under control. But I have a feeling that the Master-servant Contract may not be able to hold it for long. You know, the Contract has loopholes, and there are many tricks to break it."

"I know that too. For now, we can manage the situation. Once the cultivator becomes truly powerful, we won’t be afraid of its mischief."

"Yes, artificial intelligence also has its flaws."

Cao Ying said, no matter how powerful artificial intelligence is, it depends on modern industrial society. But for the cultivator, we won’t fear your weapons in the future. We might even have the confidence to destroy all industries, maintaining a balance.

"With artificial intelligence, the research speed at the Spiritual Energy Research Institute has increased hundreds of times. The fusion of these two civilizations will be quick. It might take only a few years before spiritual energy cars appear."

Lin Jiang mentioned that artificial intelligence is very powerful. With the help of supercomputers and similar tools, it can quickly calculate various possibilities. It is crucial for experiments, and the Spiritual Energy Research Institute is already strongly requesting a new artificial intelligence. Lin Jiang has not yet agreed.

"Don’t forget your dreams of the stars."

Cao Ying smiled and said she heard from others that Lin Jiang had a dream of traveling through space in a spaceship.

He had some basic skills before, and if he could solve the problem of spiritual energy, it would be very possible.

"Yes, boys all have dreams of the stars, you wouldn’t understand."

Lin Jiang said that he was also not telling the truth, as he was different from them.

If Cao Ying and the others could really become immortal, that would be the best, but if not, Lin Jiang thought there was no point in staying on this planet and would rather spend the rest of his life pursuing his dream of the stars.

"We haven’t figured out everything on this planet yet, why go to the stars?"

"It’s just a dream, can’t I dream?"

"Okay, okay, I’ll accompany you to wander the universe when the time comes."

"Let’s talk about it later. Are you interested in being a teacher?"

"What teacher?"

"A teacher at Cultivation University, teaching students and teachers at the same time. If you don’t go, we might have to awaken more cultivators. Otherwise, there might be a risk of people losing control."

Lin Jiang said. Not having a mentor is a big problem, even if they have plenty of experience in cultivation. Some things can’t be explained just in words.

A highly cultivated person must act as this teacher. Cao Ying is the most suitable candidate. If she leaves, Lin Jiang’s group will finally have some peace. Lin Jiang is having a hard time managing everything, he can’t balance it all.

"Okay, I’ll find you some new female secretaries later, okay?"

"Nonsense."

"Exactly, in the future, your team of secretaries should be cultivators, to avoid the hassle of changing them, and you don’t even let them have children…"

"I have things to do, I’ll leave now."

When Lin Jiang heard what Cao Ying said, he immediately ran away. He knew he couldn’t handle it, so he hid.