129: Starry Sea Element Academy

The moment the words fell, the entire press conference venue seemed to have time paused, freezing for about two seconds.

As the first flashbulb went off, it was like the signal before a floodgate opened, and the clicking sounds rang out continuously.

The reporters present, including the vast majority of people globally watching the live broadcast, truly believed it.

No matter how outlandish it seemed, if it came from Star Sea, it had to be real.

Because Star Sea was synonymous with miracles.

Now, if you typed the words "miracle" into an input method, the next word that popped up would definitely be Star Sea.

Their reputation was simply ironclad.

Inside the venue, small groups of people began discussing among themselves.

"It's really an elf, and she's alive!"

"An alien, and an elf at that!"

"This is truly eye-opening. That fish tank on the stage wasn't prepared in advance just to demonstrate magic, was it?"

In the corner of the venue, Xin Ya's mouth was slightly open, growing wider and wider, large enough to fit an entire duck egg.

He suddenly recalled what that mysterious young man had said earlier.

"It really is an elf..."

"Oh my goodness, he didn't lie to me!"

Xin Ya's live stream chat.

[Brother Xin, that five hundred yuan was totally worth it!]

[The truth is out, brothers. The culter in the fish tank is dead, which proves the elf lady is a healer.]

[A healer who can use Resurrection?]

... The host maintained a smile on his face, picked up the microphone, and quieted the venue.

"Everyone, without further ado, let's invite Ms. Fan Xi to demonstrate the power of the Elements for us."

As his words fell, the venue gradually quieted down.

Everyone's gaze involuntarily focused on the fish tank.

Fan Xi walked up to the fish tank and pressed her hands against one side of it.

A soft, deep-green halo surged from Fan Xi's palms, passing through the thick glass and into the fish tank, slowly wrapping around the culter that was floating belly-up.

The culter, which had been floating belly-up and lifeless, first trembled as if it had been shocked.

Under the healing power of the Light of Revival, it was regaining vitality at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In less than five seconds, the culter was completely revived and began swimming agilely in the water.

The reporters in the venue were in disbelief; a miracle had appeared right before their eyes.

Xin Ya's live stream chat.

[It's really alive!!!]

[This healing spell is defying the heavens!]

[Begging for the registration location!]

[Brothers, what more is there to say? I've already decided on my class. Ice Mage is definitely the way to go!]

... At this point, guided by the staff, Fan Xi left the stage, clenching her fists tightly.

The reporters below the stage unconsciously followed Fan Xi with their eyes, flashbulbs continuously flashing until she completely disappeared backstage.

The host surveyed the entire venue, his mood also surging, because he knew that the content he was about to announce would definitely ignite the world.

Once the press conference ended, he was ready to sign up himself and see if he could be selected by the Elemental Academy.

"Everyone, you have just personally witnessed the magic of the power of the Elements."

"And now, the Star Sea Elemental Academy is officially established starting this moment!"

"The establishment of the Star Sea Elemental Academy is to fight against the approaching Hai Star people, and to ensure that the spark of human civilization can continue indefinitely."

"All aspiring individuals who are willing and daring enough to face the Hai Star people can register and participate in the qualification test at official stations or Star Sea stations in major cities worldwide."

"Regardless of nationality, race, gender, or belief, passing the aptitude test is the only standard for joining the Star Sea Elemental Academy."

"All officially admitted students will not be required to pay any tuition fees."

"Furthermore, Star Sea will provide a basic monthly stipend of 100,000 Dragon Country Currency for every student."

The host paused deliberately at this point, allowing the audience time to react.

No tuition, and they even pay you! Isn't this pure welfare?

"Finally, to encourage students to strive for excellence, the academy will establish a special incentive bonus."

"We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the student's talent rating and learning progress."

"The minimum reward is 500,000 Dragon Country Currency, and the maximum reward is 100 million Dragon Country Currency!"

Just as the host was about to continue the introduction, the latest news suddenly came through his earpiece.

His smile immediately became even brighter.

"I just received news that the reward mechanism will be fully upgraded."

"Everything I have mentioned above is only Star Sea's reward mechanism."

"Now, I will talk about the additional rewards provided by the official government of the Dragon Country."

"Whatever amount Star Sea rewards, the government will subsidize that exact amount again!"

Upon hearing this news, the reporters present became restless, throwing out constant questions, and the scene briefly approached chaos.

This wasn't just recruitment; this was an opportunity to change one's fate and achieve a massive leap in social status!

In the corner of the venue, Xin Ya listened to the host's introduction, feeling like he was about to ignite with excitement.

"Brothers, what else is there to say? We are absolutely signing up the moment registration opens!"

The atmosphere in Xin Ya's live stream chat peaked at this moment.

[How much?]

[A small goal, and double the joy!]

[This world is truly outrageous. Learning magic is already enough to drive people crazy, but there's also a chance to become a billionaire.]

[Post the link quickly, let's go!]

[My mom just told me to forget about taking the civil service exam and hurry up to register for the test.]

Jingcheng. Seventh Bureau, Minister's office.

Yan Zheng watched the live broadcast, his brow finally relaxing.

With Star Sea making this move, his subsequent work had become much simpler.

The list of over a hundred thousand Elementalists had already been entered into the system.

Next, those testing their aptitude only needed to scan their ID card or passport to find out if they passed.

After filtering out those who proactively signed up for the test, it would be much easier to recruit the remaining few through special channels.

Yan Zheng had also played *star sea knight: enlightenment* and experienced the terror of the Positron Cannon. A direct hit would leave absolutely nothing behind, and even from a distance, it could instantly paralyze a mech's equipment, meaning the pilot inside certainly wouldn't survive.

If they could truly create a weapon capable of countering the Star Destroyer Cannon, it would play a decisive role in the upcoming interstellar war.

The higher-ups had already given instructions: the priority level of the Star Sea Elemental Academy had been adjusted to the highest possible.

No matter the cost, they must cultivate the people on that list within two years...

The global internet discussion heat was completely dominated by the Star Sea Elemental Academy. While everyone was still eagerly discussing the matter, smart individuals had already found the registration stations in their respective cities via the Star Sea official website and were lining up, waiting to take the aptitude test.

The registration point in Modu (Magic City) was located at the West Gate Plaza of the Municipal Government.

At this moment, guided by security personnel, the dense, endless line of people resembled a greedy snake.

In the center of the line was a highly conspicuous young man, Lin Yan.

Lin Yan had a sleeping infant strapped to his back and was pushing a wheelchair, on which his wife was seated.

His purpose for being here was not to learn the power of the Elements or to win the reward.

It was precisely because he saw Fan Xi use the power of the Elements to revive the dead fish in the live broadcast that Lin Yan wondered if his wife could stand up again. It all depended on whether he could pass this test.

As long as he could join the Star Sea Elemental Academy, perhaps he could meet the elven principal who seemed to live in a fantasy epic. This was his wife's last hope.

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