111: Chapter 111 The Scorching Sun

"The Early Stage of the first phase of Project Starfall is aimed at Genius Martial Artists ranging from the Qi Control Realm to the Early Stage of the Tiangang Realm."

"This year's Project Starfall is still in the screening period. As far as I know, apart from this student and the seedlings that Saint Lu values, the highest cultivation level has only just barely broken through to the Tiangang Realm, and the vast majority are still in the Qi Control Realm."

"If we continue to let this student compete with his peers, it will neither achieve the effect of tempering him, nor will the invested resources yield significant results for his Realm."

The plump old man said slowly.

In fact, the training system and resource allocation for the first phase of Project Starfall are tailor-made for Genius Martial Artists in the range from the Late Stage of the Qi Control Realm to the Early Stage of the Tiangang Realm.

Back then, Zhong Haoran and Xiang Tian were selected with cultivation levels at the Early Stage of the Tiangang Realm.

Even after a year of careful cultivation, as the project has advanced to its Late Stage, they have only now reached the Late Stage of the Tiangang Realm.

If we were to let Chen Moxuan continue participating from the Early Stage of the first phase of Project Starfall, it would be like making a high school senior slowly study from junior high school problems all the way up to senior year.

It is a pure waste of time.

"Elder Jin is absolutely right," someone agreed.

"Although this move breaks convention, since this student has already suppressed all the heroes in the Spirit Gathering Secret Realm and taken the top spot on the leaderboard, why not go with the flow and specially approve his direct entry into the second phase?"

"That is what I meant as well," the plump old man said, stroking his beard.

The Spirit Gathering Secret Realm still has more than two days until it closes, but there is no doubt that Chen Moxuan is the leader on the leaderboard.

First, he set up an arena at Luanshi Slope, taking the scores of all forty-seven challengers into his own pocket, and added the settlement score for fifty kills, jumping directly to the first place.

Then, in the Strange Beast Forest, he dealt with the Beast King and countless strange beasts affected by his earth-shattering blow in one go.

Chen Moxuan's score has already exceeded the second place by dozens of times.

Since the Spirit Gathering Secret Realm became the trial ground for the end of the first phase of Project Starfall, Chen Moxuan is undoubtedly the highest record holder on the leaderboard in history.

And this record, I am afraid, no one will be able to surpass in the future.

"Then let's arrange it that way." Saint Lu's gaze was like a torch. After looking around at everyone, he said in a deep voice,

"The other participants have already completed their comprehensive potential assessments, and final evaluations will be conducted based on their performance in the Spirit Gathering Secret Realm. However, this student does not yet have a preliminary score."

He paused slightly, his tone carrying an unquestionable majesty,

"Everyone has witnessed this student's performance in the Secret Realm. Repeated discussions are just a waste of time, so why not allow me to make an arbitrary assessment."

"Directly classify him as Proud Sun Grade, how about that?"

Saint Lu said in a deep voice, slowly scanning the old men present.

As soon as these words were spoken, a slight commotion arose in the room, and several old men subconsciously gasped.

But soon, voices of agreement rose one after another, breaking the brief silence:

"Proud Sun Grade, I have no objection."

"It can only be Proud Sun."

Everyone did not question Chen Moxuan's strength; it was just that this grade classification appeared too suddenly, catching them off guard.

Proud Sun is the highest classification for a Martial Artist's potential level in Project Starfall.

It means that this Martial Artist has a high probability of becoming a supreme Martial Dao powerhouse who will lead the rise of the Human Race.

It is an existence that the Human Race must protect at all costs, even if it means expending vast amounts of resources and manpower, provided it can be protected.

The Human Race martial arts world has not seen a Genius receive a Proud Sun Grade classification in decades, let alone receiving such a classification upon just entering the second phase.

One must know that this classification is not determined solely by the Secret Realm ranking, but by a comprehensive performance across all aspects of Project Starfall.

Taking the two Prodigies, Zhong Haoran and Xiang Tian, as examples, even if they won the crown in the Secret Realm, they would likely only achieve the Bright Moon Grade in the end.

This shows how strict the standards for the Proud Sun Grade classification are.

"Since everyone has no objections, then let's arrange for a protector in advance," Saint Lu proposed again.

These people are here to oversee the overall situation; one reason is to prevent powerful beings from alien races from sneaking in and wiping out the Human Race Geniuses by bypassing the Secret Realm rules.

The second reason is to record everything that happens in the Spirit Gathering Secret Realm.

After the Secret Realm closes, these Geniuses' combat records will be submitted to the meeting for joint deliberation by other managers who are not present this time.

Although the meeting host is Saint Lu, the necessary procedures must still be followed.

Afterward, these combat records will inevitably spread to various Families.

The infiltration of the Human Race by alien races is pervasive, and no one knows where they have set up hidden agents.

To prevent alien races from carrying out targeted assassinations against Human Race Geniuses, after the second phase of Project Starfall begins, the Human Race will equip each Genius with a protector based on their potential level.

And for a Proud Sun Grade Genius, only a Martial Saint who has reached the Tongxuan Realm can serve as a protector.

For others, there were actually already corresponding protector candidates before this.

Only Chen Moxuan, who suddenly cut in and received the highest potential classification, was difficult to find someone for at the moment.

A Tongxuan Realm Saint is already as rare as Phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

The plump old man frowned deeply and was the first to break the silence:

"Although we all have no objections to rating this student named Chen Moxuan as Proud Sun Grade, if we want to mobilize a Saint-level powerhouse, according to the rules, we still need to wait for the official authorities and various Families to pass a resolution at the meeting."

"But that student is in Dongchang City, Jiangnan Province, which is in a remote location. After we finish discussing, even if a Saint travels at full speed, without a high-speed Divine Ability, it will take at least one day."

"I'm just afraid... that the alien races' news will travel faster. Their methods are impossible to guard against, and they might spare no cost to kill a Proud Sun Grade Genius."

Nowadays, the Human Race has both internal and external troubles, and the infiltration of alien races is pervasive. The seemingly rigorous decision-making process has instead become a fatal constraint.

To mobilize a Saint, one must go through the meeting procedure, but once all parties are summoned, news will inevitably leak.

"No matter."

Saint Lu stood with his hands behind his back, a confident smile curling at the corner of his mouth,

"Since I proposed it, I actually already have a candidate in mind."

He paused and said meaningfully: "Some people still owe me an old debt."

"Could the one Saint Lu is talking about... be my big brother?"

Before the voice died away, the old man with hair standing on end exclaimed, shock flashing in his eyes, "He has returned?"

Saint Lu nodded and smiled slightly:

"I have already sent a message to him, and he has agreed to serve as Chen Moxuan's protector for one year to clear the old debt."

"With his ability, he can cross half of the Great Xia Kingdom and arrive in Dongchang City in less than half a day."

The plump old man stroked his beard and laughed, his eyes full of appreciation:

"That is excellent. With the Wind-Thunder Mystic Saint by his side, within the An Tian Grand Array, unless those Clan Chief-level figures arrive in person, they absolutely cannot harm that student in the slightest."

Saint Lu nodded slightly, but his gaze pierced through the Void Realm, locking firmly onto Chen Moxuan, who was flying in the Secret Realm.

Although everything had been arranged properly, there was always a trace of unease in his heart.

Chen Moxuan's sudden emergence, the Fighting Emperor's Legacy, the Proud Sun Grade classification.

When this information is presented at the meeting two days later, it will cause huge waves among both the Human Race and the alien races.

Once the Proud Sun rises, shadows will immediately emerge.

"What is destined to come, will always come."

Saint Lu could not help but sigh.