In the conference room of the Life Evolution Bureau, the atmosphere was tense and serious. Charles Bennett, the director, had a piercing gaze as he swept his eyes over the other deputy directors present. Each of them was a heavyweight in the world of martial arts, and everyone's opinion carried significant weight.
"Any thoughts from the rest of you?" Charles's voice was steady and powerful as his gaze finally rested on Fang Hong. Fang Hong, an elegant middle-aged man, had been in charge of martial arts for many years. His opinions were always well-considered and highly respected.
Fang Hong nodded, his voice gentle yet firm: "I support Jamie Smith."
The air in the conference room seemed to solidify for a moment as everyone waited for his reasons.
"As we all know, the Blue Star Civilization will face tremendous challenges in the future," Fang Hong said slowly, his words revealing deep thought about the future, "Our strongest masters in Xia Country are not just about being the strongest at the same level. They are meant to keep breaking through, and becoming stronger and stronger life forms!"
His words echoed in the conference room, and everyone was pondering the profound meaning behind them.
"The breakthrough of life levels depends on the realm," Fang Hong continued, his eyes shining with a passion for martial arts and a desire for the strong, "Only when the skill realm breaks through can one reach a new level with the method of evolution."
"Among the top three masters of Xia Country now, the youngest two are Eugene Fong and Jamie Smith, and neither of them has received any cultivation," Fang Hong went on, a hint of regret in his voice, but more anticipation for these two young masters, "Comparing the two, after reaching the third level, Jamie Smith's realm growth rate is obviously much faster. As of this moment, his gun skills have broken through to 56% of the third level, while Eugene Fong's footwork has not yet broken through, and his halberd skills are only at 21% of the third level."
His words revealed his admiration for Jamie Smith, the young master who had become the focus of attention in the martial arts world with his astonishing growth rate.
"Looking at the top three masters in the country now, Jamie Smith's skill growth is the fastest! Of course, Ray Willow is the most comprehensive, having reached 99% in all aspects of the third level. I am most optimistic about these two in terms of skill realm," Fang Hong said, his eyes shining with respect for the strong, "I think we should pay more attention to the skill realm. Once the realm breaks through, it's a different level of life. Talking about a 103% fit degree doesn't mean much."
Charles Bennett nodded, his eyes showing a hint of approval: "Old Fang's meaning is very clear, what about the others?"
Tong Field, a deputy director with a serious demeanor, spoke in a deep and powerful voice: "Eugene Fong is only twenty years old and has reached the third level without any cultivation. He is also very good at the realm." His words carried a hint of admiration for Eugene Fong, but more anticipation for Jamie Smith, "It's just that he hasn't experienced as much as Jamie Smith, and his life experience is not enough. By the time he's twenty-nine, I'm afraid his comprehension will be no less than Jamie Smith's. And as you all know... The breakthrough of life levels, the harder it gets, the later it is. Jamie Smith and Eugene Fong will most likely stay at the same height limit. I think it's more prudent to cultivate Eugene Fong."
Cindy Taylor, a deputy director and a shrewd and capable woman, spoke firmly and forcefully: "I choose Jamie Smith." Her words carried an undeniable determination, "There's no such thing as being prudent or not. Our Xia Country will cultivate generations of masters. Ray Willow, Jamie Smith, they are the first generation after the opening of the virtual world. In ten years, the teenagers who are only allowed to fight with their bare hands will grow up. Their foundation is more solid, and once they come into contact with weapons, they will grow faster, and the second generation of talents will emerge. The second generation, the third generation... generation after generation will emerge!"
Her words revealed her anticipation for the future, which is the driving force for the continuous progress of the martial arts world.
"Our cultivation this time, the first on the list, is even more significant. Do we just want to be strong at the same level?" Cindy Taylor shook her head, her eyes shining with a desire for the strong, "There will be many generations of masters in the future, what we need most now is the strongest life form! The stronger, the better!"
Wesley Brown, a calm middle-aged man, spoke in a calm and powerful voice: "The entire Blue Star doesn't dare to hope for too far, our Xia Country should be more down-to-earth."
His words revealed a respect for reality, which is a reality that the martial arts world must face.
Tong Field nodded, his eyes showing a hint of determination: "The first candidate on this list will cost a lot. We must be cautious, we must be prudent."
His words revealed a respect for prudence, which is a factor that must be considered when cultivating masters in the martial arts world.
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"With Jamie Smith's growth rate, no matter how weak, it won't be too weak, and it's also very prudent," Cindy Taylor said, her eyes shining with anticipation for the strong.
"Sometimes, you have to be a bit bolder," Fang Hong said with a smile, his eyes shining with anticipation for miracles, "Maybe there will be a miracle?"
The four deputy directors were arguing, their opinions varied, but all for the future of Xia Country's martial arts.
Charles Bennett nodded and said, "The first batch of cultivation plans, because it was difficult to understand the domestic situation, only cultivated those who had achievements in combat. The cultivation intensity was limited! The second batch... was selected nationwide after the opening of the virtual world. This time, the cultivation intensity of the top three is very large, and the cultivation intensity of the first place is unprecedented. I can understand that everyone is cautious. But if we can't come up with a plan, we can only let the highest authority decide."
His words revealed a respect for the highest authority, which is a rule that the martial arts world must follow.
The four deputy directors looked at each other, all insisting on their own opinions.
"No matter who I choose, I can't get four people to agree," Charles Bennett nodded, "Then the first and second candidates, both tentative. I need to write my own opinion. Hand it over to the highest authority to decide."
His words revealed a respect for the highest authority, which is a rule that the martial arts world must follow.
"Okay," the four deputy directors all nodded, their eyes showing a hint of determination.
"The top two are definitely among Jamie Smith and Eugene Fong. What about the third, Zachary Wilson, any objections?" Charles Bennett said.
"No objection."
"Then it's him."
"He has never been in contact with martial arts before, and in just over a month, he was able to defeat some martial arts masters. He is only eighteen years old, and this talent is really high."
The four deputy directors all agreed, their eyes showing a hint of anticipation.
"The next seventeen people are thirty people selected from the virtual world's big data, let's vote to decide. Each person selects seventeen... sort according to the vote." Charles Bennett said.
That day, the Life Evolution Bureau submitted the detailed information of the list of twenty people to the highest authority, only the most important first and second places were not determined, the candidates were Jamie Smith and Eugene Fong.
******
In the morning, Jamie Smith, May Lee, and the whole family gathered together to have breakfast together, also to celebrate the victory of the Fire Seed Cup competition.
Although Jamie Smith didn't win the championship, Hugh Smith did!
"The final of the Fire Seed Cup competition ended in the early morning today, and the Ray Willow's old team led by Ray Willow won the championship. The Pear Wood team led by Jamie Smith won the second place." The living room light curtain is playing the morning news.
"I'm done eating, I'm going into the virtual world first." Jamie Smith got up.
"You kid, you're in a hurry after the competition." Hugh Smith said.
"I have to review the battle with my master as soon as possible." Jamie Smith said, smiling at his family, "Everyone eat slowly." He immediately went to the bedroom.
Other family members are not in a hurry.
May Lee sat on the sofa, watched the news for a while, and then changed the program.
"In this Fire Seed Cup competition, a group of young masters have emerged. Like Jamie Smith, Emily Johnson, Eugene Fong and so on, although the championship was won by Ray Willow's team. But it has to be admitted that the strength of these young people."
This is a talk show, the host and two guests chat casually.
"Jamie Smith is considered the leader of the young generation in Xia Country now. When he broke his leg on the challenge arena, I was regretful and thought his martial arts future was ruined. Who would have thought he would return to the challenge arena a few years later. Now he is shining brightly, known throughout the country."
"Domestically, Jamie Smith is
very good, but for masters at his level, he has to look at the world. Compared with the world's top masters, we have to admit that Jamie Smith's strength is still a bit worse."
"Yes, and the fight with Ray Willow, and the fight with Ray Cloud, you can see... When Jamie Smith is one-on-one, he is completely suppressed."
"Now the fourth in the Star List globally, only twenty years old. Just broke through the seventh globally, also only thirty-two years old. Compared with these top masters in the world, Jamie Smith still has to refuel."
May Lee watched the program, frowning slightly.
"The mentality has to be flat." Chad Lee also sat next to his daughter and said, "After all, the Star List is the top masters in the world. People, don't always compare with the strongest, give yourself too much pressure. Compare more with yourself, as long as you have been progressing, becoming stronger, it's very good."
May Lee nodded: "I understand, Jamie has been working hard."
...
Personal space martial arts field.
Jamie Smith carefully looked at the battle scene displayed in front of him, that was the final battle, the slow motion of his fight with his master.
"I attacked with all my strength, but my master blocked it with a knife." Jamie Smith looked, "Before that, Celia Green's double sword attacked crazily, and my master also blocked it with a knife. If every move goes through the mind, it's too late. My master is an instinctive reaction."
Jamie Smith's eyes brightened: "Right, let all the moves become instinct."
"My moves are fast when I look at each move." Jamie Smith carefully watched the slow motion video of his fight with his master, "But now it seems that the common moves have become instinct, but some of the connections between the moves are a bit slow. It's not like my master, all the moves have become instinct."
"In my master's eyes, there may be no moves, he only sees the enemy's flaws in his eyes! The hand naturally displays the moves to deal with that flaw."
"No moves in the heart, the moves have all become instinct." Jamie Smith vaguely saw his master's realm.
Just like walking, you don't think about whether to take the left leg first or the right leg.
Just like typing, when you think of a word, your hand naturally types out a few characters.
When fighting, you just need to think about killing the enemy here, and the instinct will display the most suitable move, one move after another, fast and terrifying.
"Try...
Jamie Smith began to create an opponent, trying this way of fighting.
After the final, he has been reviewing, watching the slow motion playback video, constantly reflecting, and improving his own skills.
After the review is over, he plans to go to the Star Tower.