As Wang Lishan finished speaking, the emotions among the Great Xia high-level officials were intense.
"I oppose!"
"The Sequence Plan is meant to bring forth new Martial Gods for the Human Race! It's not meant for backdoor access for some individuals!"
Soon enough, an elder in a green robe stood up loudly from the crowd.
This person was named Long Yuanhai, the initiator of the Sequence Plan, who invested a lot of effort into it.
Long Yuanhai questioned:
"Lin Chen indeed has talent and strategic value, but it seems he still doesn't have the potential to become a Martial God..."
"The Martial God Plan considers only Martial Arts potential, nothing else!"
"And I believe the priority of the Sequence Plan is in no way inferior to the priority of exploring the Cultivation Realm!"
With Long Yuanhai's opposition, other high-level officials in the conference room also spoke:
"Lishan, you haven't considered this matter thoroughly. While Lin Chen is valuable, the Sequence Plan cannot tolerate impurities, nor should it have connections within!"
"Indeed, Lin Chen has talent, but after all, he hasn't even awakened his Martial Spirit! Future potential remains unknown..."
"Moreover, for the past hundred years, no one from the Martial Artist Realm has entered the top two hundred of the Sequence Plan... let alone the top ten!?"
In the conference room, there were almost exclusively voices of opposition.
Even Elder Jiang and Tang Li, who previously favored Lin Chen, did not support this proposal.
After all, the Sequence Plan genuinely focuses on personal potential and future Martial Arts progression, not the special significance of one's existence...
Facing the opposition from the crowd, Wang Lishan seemed calm.
He anticipated this long ago and was prepared in advance.
A set of data and images about Lin Chen's changes in Martial Arts Realm in the past few months soon appeared on the virtual screen.
Wang Lishan pointed at the virtual screen and said:
"Everyone, don't rush to oppose, first look at these three sets of data..."
"The first set of data is from three months ago when Lin Chen was included in the Sequence Plan, at that time he reached Ninth-Level Martial Disciple, with Qi and Blood Value of 9.5, barely included in this year's Sequence Plan."
"The second set of data is from two weeks ago in the training room of the Martial Arts Palace, when his Qi and Blood Value reached 11.2, successfully promoting him to Basic Level Martial Artist!"
"The third set of data is from a few days ago... with Qi and Blood Value of 22, both speed and strength reaching Middle Level Martial Artist standards!"
As he finished speaking, the conference room fell silent again.
The high-level officials of Great Xia all stared at the data on the screen, their faces showing an undeniable expression of shock.
Wang Lishan took this opportunity to sip his tea, satisfied with their reactions.
"In just two weeks, he's gone from Martial Disciple to Basic Level Martial Artist and then to Middle Level Martial Artist in two consecutive leaps, has anyone ever seen such speed?" Wang Lishan slowly asked.
After a moment of silence, someone couldn't help but curse:
"Damn, this kid really is a genius!"
"The pace of my cultivation back in the day is embarrassingly slow compared to his!"
The speaker was naturally the hot-tempered Tang Li.
Wang Lishan grinned, knowing Lin Chen's speed of progress looked similar to these people's reactions...
"So... given Lin Chen's Martial Arts potential, do you think he could enter the top ten of the Sequence Plan?" Wang Lishan asked.
Discussion erupted in the conference room once more.
After a while, Long Yuanhai, the first one to oppose, stood up and said:
"This rate of progress in Lin Chen's Martial Arts is indeed unprecedented..."
"But he's merely a Middle Level Martial Artist, entering the top hundred of the Sequence Plan now is too early!"
After a pause, he continued:
"In my opinion, Lin Chen might enter the top two hundred of the Sequence Plan! That would be ground-breaking!"
Upon hearing Long Yuanhai's words, Tang Li nodded slightly.
Back in the day, before reaching the Martial Spirit, his ranking in the Sequence Plan was merely over three hundred.
Even so, he was considered a top talent suppressed in the Great Xia over a century.
But given Lin Chen's astounding Martial Arts advancement, ranking in the top two hundred doesn't seem exaggerated?
It's known that in the Sequence Plan, every hundred ranks signify a significant watershed.
Whether in terms of resources enjoyed or treatment received, there's a huge difference...
Top ten talents might even receive personal guidance from a Martial Emperor!
"Top two hundred ranks..."
Wang Lishan furrowed his brow, though this groundbreaking ranking wasn't satisfying enough.
Thus he said:
"What if Lin Chen manages to reach Warrior Realm within a month, then what?"
Long Yuanhai paused, reaching Warrior Realm within a month seemed too outlandish?
The realm before Martial Master focuses on solidifying the foundation, typically progressing slowly... how could there be such advancement?
So Long Yuanhai responded without hesitation:
"If he really breaks through to Warrior Realm within a month, I'll rank him in the top hundred of the Sequence Plan!"
"Then, each year he could receive guidance from a Martial King Powerhouse. Resources and Martial Arts within the Martial Arts Palace would be at his disposal..."
Listening to Long Yuanhai's promise, Wang Lishan displayed a sly smile.
"Elder Long, you can't go back on your word!"
Indeed, Wang Lishan never intended for Lin Chen to be in the top ten of the Sequence Plan.
That would be too unbelievable...
His original plan was merely to let Lin Chen enter the top three hundred of the Sequence Plan, not expecting such a surpassing achievement!
Wang Lishan looked favorably on Lin Chen, and by fighting for better treatment for him, felt a surge of goodwill.
"Hahaha... everyone, this meeting should conclude now."
"There are two days before his next cross-dimension travel, I should also prepare in advance..."
...
Meanwhile, in a research lab within the Martial Arts Palace.
Wang Xinyu was collecting Lin Chen's body data, including height, weight, physical fitness, neurological responses, and more.
"Chen, the body data is almost complete... by the latest tomorrow, the lab will craft new battle armor and weaponry for you!"
Wang Xinyu said this while she was recording.
Lin Chen nodded slightly; Wang Xinyu personally led a research team specifically tasked with preparing everything related to his cross-dimension travel.
This included how to proceed with the next plan and, most importantly... preparing suitable equipment and weapons for Lin Chen.
Watching Wang Xinyu in her busy state, Lin Chen thought for a moment and said:
"Xinyu, judging by how rapidly I'm improving, perhaps the next cross-dimension travel would render these preparations unnecessary, isn't that somewhat wasteful?"
Wang Xinyu shook her head upon hearing this, speaking with a serious tone:
"No, it's not at all wasteful!"
"As in that realm, you're the only one! We must strive to provide the utmost safety for you!"
"It would be best if you don't need this equipment... but in case of danger, even the smallest bit of preparation could grant you greater protection!"
Looking into Lin Chen's eyes, Wang Xinyu sincerely said:
"You must believe the nation will always be your strongest support!"
Lin Chen was taken aback by this, then nodded heavily:
"I understand!"