"I've always felt that the cultivation plan is unfair to many female players, to a hundred times more to the general public players!" Ray Willow stated, his voice resonating with conviction. "Evolution of life is for everyone."

"Since we're talking about cultivation, we should cultivate the best and most talented among all the people of Xia." Ray Willow looked at the leaders, his gaze unwavering. "Myself, Ray Willow, has just trained for a few decades more, a temporary lead. In terms of talent, there could easily be someone among the billions in Xia who is stronger than me. From the perspective of 'using good steel on the cutting edge,' it should be applied to those with higher talent."

"These are just some of my suggestions," Ray Willow said, his tone humble yet firm. "Of course, my vision might not be long enough, but I hope it can provide some reference for the leaders."

"Let me explain," Charles Bennett interjected with a smile, his demeanor elegant and composed. "The previous focus on cultivation based solely on performance does have many issues. But we were also trying to eliminate favoritism and corruption, striving to be as fair as possible."

"As for the unfairness to female players, to the broader civilian players, it does exist," Charles Bennett admitted, his words reflecting a candid acknowledgment of reality. "After all, before the evolution of life, women were indeed physically weaker than men, the number of viewers for women's competitions was less, the number of female professional players was fewer, and it was impossible to discern who was truly strong among the civilian players. These are all real situations."

"National cultivation must be approached with caution," Charles Bennett continued, his voice steady and serious. "For example, the shield and blade technique you chose, it's a virtual world mainframe, tailored to your personal shield and blade skills, fully powered to deduce the most suitable technique for you. The virtual world mainframe, discovered on Yinghuo Star, is considered a treasure by the entire Blue Star Alliance, and we Xia also need to pay a certain price for it."

"Cultivation certainly can't be universal," another elder interjected, his voice carrying a note of resignation. "It's limited by conditions."

"Speaking of talent... I believe there are many among the billions in the country who are stronger than the twenty on the list. But to unearth talents from billions of people also takes time," Charles Bennett said, his words filled with anticipation for potential. "As for the twenty on the list, they are, in fact, sparks."

"Sparks?" Ray Willow's heart stirred with curiosity.

"Like the shield and blade technique you chose, like Chase Goff's chosen gun technique, they are all deduced by the virtual world mainframe based on your own combat skills, the most suitable for you," Charles Bennett explained, his words brimming with pride in technology and innovation. "As you learn and grow, your combat videos will also be on the spectator platform for countless people to observe. They will learn from you, the strongest masters."

Ray Willow listened, his eyes gleaming with anticipation for the challenge ahead. The general public, even by watching videos, could never catch up with those cultivated.

"You, these sparks, are just the first batch of cultivated individuals," Charles Bennett said, his voice filled with promise for the future. "Based on subsequent performance, we will have subsequent cultivation! The list will change! Whoever performs better, whoever has higher talent, will receive greater cultivation efforts."

"Subsequent cultivation?" Ray Willow inquired, his eyes shining with curiosity and desire for the unknown. "When?"

The elegant man smiled, "We have decided that more than a month after the virtual world opened, starting on September 1st, we will hold a 'Spark Cup' competition. Based on the battle power ranking in this national competition, from high to low, there will be another batch of people cultivated."

"September first, the Spark Cup competition?" Ray Willow said, his voice filled with the eagerness of a warrior ready for battle. "Aren't the previous twenty people at a big advantage then? Battle power ranking, most of them must be at the forefront."

"Those who have received resources before will be excluded from the second batch of the list. Unless they perform exceptionally well! Like Coach Ray Willow, you are now the number one in the world, naturally, you will be cultivated with greater strength," the elegant man said with a smile, his words full of respect for the strong. "Of the previous 20 people, only two or three might receive cultivation again, mainly targeting new masters."

Ray Willow nodded, his eyes filled with the appreciation for the opportunity and the anticipation of the challenge to come. "Do you need any more resources yourself?" Charles Bennett asked, his voice carrying a tone of concern and support for the strong. "I believe the White Eagle Federation will also focus on cultivating that old boxing king."

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"Can I keep this opportunity reserved for now?" Ray Willow said, his voice filled with the wisdom of patience and the foresight of strategy. "I want to make a request after the Spark Cup competition. After all, in the virtual world, I have only trained for ten days."

"Alright, we'll keep it reserved for now," Charles Bennett nodded, his eyes showing respect and trust in the strength of the warrior before him. "I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"The director, please speak," Ray Willow said, his voice filled with respect and readiness to serve.

"The video of you passing the third level of the Star Tower, we hope you can make it public," Charles Bennett said, his words carrying a tone of admiration and a request for sharing. "We hope the general public can see your combat skills and learn from them."

"Okay," Ray Willow nodded, his eyes shining with the generosity of sharing and the importance of passing on knowledge. "I'll make it public today."

"I've noticed you rarely participate in divine-level battles," Charles Bennett said, his voice filled with expectation and trust in the strength of the warrior. "It's been ten days, and you've only participated in two. I know divine-level battles hold no challenge for you. But participating in one every day, spending just a few minutes, is that possible? Let other divine-level masters learn from you. You are sparks, light up more people."

"Okay," Ray Willow agreed directly, his eyes filled with the anticipation of the challenge and the desire for victory. After all, the request was not high, a divine-level battle, if he participated, he could indeed lead the way! It would be over in just a few minutes.

"By the way, when will the news of the Spark Cup competition be announced?" Ray Willow asked, his eyes shining with curiosity and eagerness for the unknown.

"Today!" Charles Bennett said, his words carrying a tone of valuing time and seizing opportunities.

……

Night.

May Lee lay in Jamie Smith's arms, whispering sweet nothings. Their love was like the virtual world of Xia, filled with passion and challenges, unknowns and possibilities.

"May, your stamina is much stronger than before," Jamie Smith teased, his words filled with admiration and recognition of his lover's progress.

"This is called life evolution!" May Lee glanced at Jamie Smith, a hint of pride in her voice. "Wait until I fully evolve, and you'll see my true strength."

"Oh," Jamie Smith obediently replied, his eyes showing respect and support for his lover's growth. "In reality, I will also diligently practice the evolution method and never let my wife down."

"Pfft!" May Lee decided not to compete with this man in terms of thick skin.

"I heard from the Xia National Official broadcast room that there will be a big announcement at midnight," May Lee said, her eyes shining with curiosity and eagerness for the unknown. "It's almost time, right?"

Jamie Smith glanced at the time on his bedside watch: "It's already past midnight, but no rush, the news from the Xia National Official broadcast room, it's nothing to know a little late."

"It's already past midnight?" May Lee quickly got up, crossing over Jamie Smith's body, immediately reaching for the virtual helmet on the dressing table, while urging, "Important news, we have to know it the first time! Don't dawdle."

"It's not a message from the virtual world official." Jamie Smith still quite enjoyed the feeling of having his lover in his arms, he could only sigh, picking up the virtual helmet from the bedside.

The two successively put on their virtual helmets and entered the virtual world.

******

Spectator platform, Jamie Smith and May Lee both arrived at the Xia National Official broadcast room. The Xia National Official broadcast room now has more than 200 million viewers!

After all, it's just an announcement, the attraction to the general public is not that high, it's quite a lot to have more than 200 million people watching.

"This 'Spark Cup' national competition hosted by the Xia National Official is open to all citizens," the host Shine Lewis was narrating, his words filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire for a challenge. "As long as it's a team composed of divine-level masters, they can sign up!"

"The Spark Cup National Competition will officially start on September 1st, from the preliminaries to the finals, the competition will last for six days!" His words were filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire

for a challenge.

"At that time, many divine-level teams will fight each other, the strong will advance to the next round, the weak will be eliminated... Our official broadcast room and many media will report comprehensively," host Shine Lewis said, his words filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire for a challenge. "And we have already received confirmation that Ray Willow, who is now the number one in the world, will choose four non-professional players as companions, and also participate in this Spark Cup National Competition."

The other male host Victor Daniels laughed and said: "I really want to see Ray Willow's strength now, with four non-professional players, can he still win the national championship?"

"The virtual world has been open for only ten days, and more than a thousand divine-level masters have emerged. The Spark Cup National Competition is not until September 1st, there is still nearly a month to go, there will definitely be many more divine-level masters by then," host Shine Lewis said, his words filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire for a challenge. "I believe there will be more variables in the competition at that time."

"Well, the current strong players may be surpassed by new masters," Victor Daniels also said, his words filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire for a challenge. "So many masters, work hard! Make yourself stronger. Wait until September 1st, and then fight with the strongest teams in the country."

"This competition has many masters, and the prize money is also very rich," host Shine Lewis waved his hand, and a large amount of text appeared next to him, his words filled with anticipation for the competition and the desire for a challenge. "The detailed rules of the 'Spark Cup' National Competition are clearly written here."

Countless viewers were reading carefully. Jamie Smith and May Lee also read carefully.

Spark Cup National Competition, registration time: 0:00 on August 29th - 10:00 PM on August 31st. Competition time: September 1st - September 6th. Registration conditions: teams must be composed of divine-level players, with at least one substitute player (substitute players must be at least sun-level). Competition prize money: ...

Registration details: ...