Chapter 140: A Supernatural Talent Emerges

“Two-week Second-Stage Peak?”

“Second-Stage power matching Third-Stage? And an SS-level talent?”

Clutching the thin report in his hand, the man’s expression shifted rapidly under the dim office light.

“What the hell are you talking about? Has someone in Tianfeng lost their mind? Who dares spout such nonsense?”

“With potential like this, how could he not be selected?”

Taking a deep breath, Liu Hongjun hurriedly flipped to the back of the report and scrutinized every detail repeatedly.

After a moment, his breathing quickened, and his grip on the report tightened as if he were just shaking off a shock.

“Yenir…”

“He was once classified as Willpower Type, which disqualified him from selection.”

“But both the North China Battle Zone and Tianfeng discovered that his talent is exceptional—he appears to show Third-Stage traits even at a lower level.”

Reading Xiao Hai’s statement—uttered as if his life depended on it—Liu couldn’t help but waver, no matter how skeptical he was.

Straining to recall, he attempted to remember exactly who Yenir was.

After a brief hesitation, he gritted his teeth and decided not to worry about the truth of it.

The news was too monumental.

If it were true, this Awakener named Yenir would send shockwaves throughout the entire Huaxia Battle Zone! He couldn’t risk not reporting it!

A Second-Stage fighter with Third-Stage strength wasn’t just about potential—it was a miracle! A divine sign!

Without hesitation, Liu Hongjun, disregarding the late hour, immediately messaged his superior before dashing out of the office with the report.

………

Two hours later, in the dead of night.

In a brightly lit conference room, the top brass of the Fire Seed Plan department sat in their respective positions.

At the head of the table, Lieutenant General Yang Guoping, who oversaw the entire plan, examined the report with a grave expression and a hint of shock in his eyes. Despite his high-ranking position, he managed to keep his composure.

“Ladies and gentlemen, have you seen the report?”

“Do you really think this is possible?”

He asked in a deep voice while waving the report. Even though it contained only a few lines, it sent shivers down his spine.

The news was so outrageous that even an ordinary person could never fabricate such a tale.

In the heavy silence, a civilian officer hesitantly spoke up:

“General Yang, in theory, such an Awakener should be impossible.”

“After all, the gap between Second-Stage and Third-Stage is enormous; how could such talent exist?”

“Perhaps Tianfeng exaggerated a bit. Maybe this Awakener named Yenir really is different from the typical Willpower Type—his combat abilities far exceed the norm for Second-Stage fighters. That might be why Tianfeng boldly claimed he’s on par with Third-Stage.”

“As for eliminating a Third-Stage enemy, even if the news is partially exaggerated, assisting in the kill counts as a kill.”

“But reaching Second-Stage Peak so quickly…”

Drawing on his own reasoning, the officer tried to come up with an explanation he could accept:

“A Second-Stage Peak… with ample resources and excellent assimilation—it might indeed be possible.”

After a brief pause, the staff officer waved a copied report in his hand:

“According to the information provided by Xiao Hai, it was he and the North China Battle Zone who discovered Yenir’s unique talent. It seems the resources were supplied by them as well.”

“Still, this is a massive investment…”

The other high-ranking officials nodded in agreement; this theory seemed the most reasonable. Yet, one had to admit that Chen Kailai was willing to spare no expense. Investing so heavily in a Willpower Type—wasn’t that sheer extravagance?

After a moment of silence, General Yang Guoping slowly spoke up:

“Let’s contact Chen Kailai immediately. The matter is too serious for mere speculation.”

“Even if there’s some exaggeration, Yenir’s potential must be reassessed from scratch.”

As he spoke, Yang Guoping shot a displeased glance at Tang Zhen seated on the other side.

Tang Zhen had been the first staff officer to propose disqualifying Yenir.

He feared that once they contacted Chen Kailai, the latter might insist that Yenir indeed possessed Third-Stage combat power and even present evidence. If that were true, it would expose their negligence—severe negligence! Their entire department had nearly let a talent slip away while being discovered by subordinate Military Regions.

Wasn’t this an outright slap in the face? Their superiors would surely question their competence!

………

Ten minutes later, the conference room sank back into a deathly silence.

Just moments earlier, after contacting Chen Kailai, the seasoned deputy commander of the Battle Zone erupted in furious curses upon hearing their doubts.

The elderly man, already in his seventies, swore on a lifetime of honor that Yenir’s slaying of a Third-Stage Mutant was absolutely true! Moreover, his strength wasn’t ordinary for a Third-Stage; he could at least be considered an Intermediate Third-Stage fighter!

Presenting the mutant’s corpse as evidence along with over a hundred testimonies sent shockwaves through the entire leadership.

The situation… was real! And it was even more outrageous than the report suggested.

After reviewing all the evidence, many Third-Stage fighters in the room couldn’t help but question everything—they found the whole scenario insanely crazy.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I think there’s no need for further conjecture.”

Taking a deep breath, Yang Guoping broke the silence, his eyes a mix of excitement and complexity.

He never expected that Yenir, whom they had previously dismissed, would perform so extraordinarily. It was unimaginable—how could anyone possess such a freakish talent!?

“Report this news immediately! Send it directly to the Central Committee!”

“A super genius Second-Stage fighter with Third-Stage abilities—there’s no time to waste with him!”

“If any issues arise this time, none of us will escape the fallout!”

With that, a wave of dread stirred within Yang Guoping.

If they waited until Yenir reached Third-Stage to report this, their superiors would unleash their wrath! Worse, they might even face a military court! Failing to properly select a SS-level genius while a super talent roamed free was a colossal oversight!

“I agree.”

“General Yang, I suggest we immediately dispatch Third-Stage troops to bring Yenir to the Capital. We must ensure his safety!”

“As for his classification, let our superiors evaluate him personally once he arrives!”

“I agree!”

“Let’s classify him as Special-Class immediately! For a talent like him, even a day’s delay in training is an unforgivable loss!”

The atmosphere shifted as everyone in the conference room eagerly voiced their approval. Nearly everyone was curious to see Yenir in person. With his confirmed immeasurable potential, they were convinced he would soon soar to great heights—a true supernova in the making!

However, as the praises flowed in, Tang Zhen, who had remained silent until now, suddenly gritted his teeth as if reaching a resolute decision.

“General Yang!”

“Can we hold off on the announcement? Don’t report it to the Central Committee yet!”

Breathing heavily, Tang Zhen clenched his fists, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He knew that speaking these words might bring severe consequences, but he had to say it!

Sure enough, his words stunned everyone, who stared at him in disbelief.

At the head of the table, Yang Guoping’s face darkened and his eyes turned icy as he glared at him:

“Tang Zhen, are you looking for death!?”

“How dare you say something like that!”