But it was quite apparent. This stubborn girl before him, as obstinate as a Water Buffalo, would never change her mind just because she found herself in a stare-down with someone filled with dignity and oppression.

Afterwards, the Principal, expressionless, slid a phone towards her and nonchalantly said, "So, Teacher Jin, are you questioning my decision and professional ethics?"

Teacher Jin gave a firm response, her voice resounding with conviction. Her gaze did not shift in the slightest, remaining fixed on the Principal, who was obviously her superior.

"Yes!"

Since that was the case, the Principal immediately responded in a cold tone, "Very well. Defying your superior... it seems you don't want this job anymore! In that case, I'll give you one chance. If the State Governor agrees with your actions, you can leave today!"

Of course, Teacher Jin understood clearly that the State Government had no jurisdiction over any level of the education department! Although she could question him, it was obvious that once he decided to show his true colors, he would no longer feel the need to hold back! In other words, this time, the Principal was genuinely planning to sever all ties and dismiss her!

For this reason, Teacher Jin's mind went blank for a moment before she clenched her teeth and regained her composure. She promptly grabbed the phone.

So be it! I've done nothing wrong; I was merely concerned about the children's safety. If this is grounds for dismissal, then I might as well leave! Ultimately, I refuse to continue tolerating the depravity in these people's hearts.

Thus, without hesitation, Teacher Jin took the phone and dialed a familiar number.

However, an unknown amount of time passed before, her face etched with astonishment, she finally processed the unbelievable truth and snapped out of her daze.

Then, the spacious office suddenly filled with a man's hearty, resonant laughter that echoed continuously.

"Young lady, you're excellent! Remember, hold onto this conviction. I believe wherever you are, a good school will surely follow!"

The Principal's laughter was unrestrained, entirely devoid of the embarrassment and severity he had shown when previously confronted. Only the young woman, who had just learned the truth and been heartily praised by the Principal, felt somewhat awkward and reluctant to accept it. She was so speechless and mortified that she wished she could find a pile of dirt on the spot and bury her head in it.

「Some time before Teacher Jin had entered the Principal's office.」

「State Government. Martial Management Bureau office.」

Hearty laughter echoed there as well. If anyone had been there, in front of that screen, they would have immediately seen that it was displaying real-time footage of the Beast Tide Attack, with the city wall already covered in blood and gore. And atop the city wall, the middle-aged man on a direct call with the State Government—who else could it be but Jin Botao!

However, when Jin Botao received the news from his subordinates, his initially tense and solemn expression immediately gave way to hearty laughter. "Good, good! This is excellent news, truly excellent news! In that case, I'll issue the order right now. Mobilize personnel as quickly as possible to escort them, ensure their safety, and even bring them up to the city wall…"

He had never expected that those children, who seemingly still needed to be coddled, would possess such spirit.

But upon hearing his words, Jin Botao's subordinates in the State Government office, far from the battlefield, were utterly astonished. "But State Governor, they are just Martial Students!..."

The next moment, Jin Botao, standing on the city wall with his gaze fixed on the distance beyond the city and the fiercely charging Beast Clan groups, explained loudly amidst the roars and battle cries, "Whether they are Martial Students or children, that's all in the past. We don't need to consider such things now! You just need to understand this: since we can no longer hide them, nor is there any way to continue hiding, then let's just have them step forward! Let them stand before the entirety of Quan State! The people of Quan State need them, and we need them too…"

Immediately after, Jin Botao's voice was cut off by the deafening roar of a cannon.

However, the sound from Jin Botao's end was chaotic, making his voice somewhat muffled and indistinct for a moment. Despite this, his subordinates immediately grasped his meaning thanks to the audio information and subtitles captured by the artificial intelligence on the screen.

Yes! The Federation of the past was a different era. If people had known back then that Quan State could achieve such a miracle, it would undoubtedly have had far-reaching consequences. To say nothing of other factors, just consider the covetous eyes many powerful factions cast upon Quan State, or how Jin Botao's covert assistance to Wang Zhan and the original plans were disrupted by external interference. All these reasons would have undoubtedly steered Quan State's development towards an unknown trajectory!

But now, the circumstances had completely changed. Because, back then, Quan State, if nothing else, was stable and secretive enough to develop quietly, without attracting much attention. Now, however, the life-or-death crisis facing Quan State could determine its very survival; a single misstep could lead to its complete annihilation! Given this, what purpose would hiding serve any longer?

Furthermore, the plan Jin Botao had been promoting in secret was, at this very moment, finally reaching its fruition. It was as if it were ordained by fate! Although Quan State had just begun to show its potential, its very foundation was immediately threatened, bringing it to the brink of destruction. However, everyone knew that if the Human Race could produce one such 'seed,' then it could certainly produce two, three, or even more! This wasn't just about Quan State; it was about placing the future on the grand chessboard of the entire Federation.

No wonder everyone, including Jin Botao, upon hearing this news, felt not a shred of worry or fear, but were instead filled with renewed confidence! In an instant, one could feel an unparalleled, magnificent momentum building! It was a comforting thought, as if they had finally seen a worthy successor ready to take on the burdens they bore. It made them understand, and in the blink of an eye, begin to believe in a future that could potentially rewrite history.

The Federation still had hope!

Of course, this was an aside.

However, when these closely related premises were considered together, people almost instantly understood Jin Botao's intentions.

Jin Botao's intentions were clear: what was the point of constantly playing meek! No more pretense; he was tired of playing games with those ditherers in the Federation. It was time to lay the cards on the table, time to make a real move!

Besides, Jin Botao's choice was based on an even more crucial point, one that might even turn the tide of battle. If the news that these youths had already become Martial Students could spread throughout the army, and if everyone could witness this incredible miracle with their own eyes, then what would inevitably follow was a surge in morale! Powerful morale, the morale of all the people in Quan State!

Imagine: once the people of Quan State learned that their state, which had always performed so poorly, barely producing a few Martial Artists each year, was actually just biding its time and developing secretly. That if they wished, Martial Artists could spring up like bamboo shoots after rain, appearing in droves. And that these Martial Artists would stand before them, living proof, for all to see—none of them over the age of fifteen! What a shocking spectacle that would be! What an incredibly inspiring development!

And if all this were to inadvertently spread throughout the Federation, letting everyone know that a small state like Quan State had quietly entered an explosive growth period for its Martial Artists. Moreover, that they had shattered the Federation's record for the youngest age to become a Martial Artist, with the very youngest among them achieving this a full three years ahead of the previous record! Then, what would that signify? What events would transpire?

This was no longer a simple miracle; it was a divine event!

After all, who wouldn't want their child to be a genius? Who wouldn't wish for their descendants to be Martial Artists? Who wouldn't want to be able to protect themselves in these chaotic times, without relying on others?

Therefore, as long as those children who had become Martial Students at such a young age could stand on the city wall, beside the warriors, the people of Quan State would forever believe.

Quan State still stood! Hope still remained!

And, if they could survive this current turmoil, perhaps their own children could one day become supreme geniuses in the Federation. They might even shake the entire Federation and completely alter their destinies in an instant...

Thus, back in the State Governor's office, those who had been attentively listening to Jin Botao's instructions finally understood his true intentions. They even began to eagerly anticipate that future scenario themselves.

And so, they immediately relayed Jin Botao's orders without delay. Simultaneously, personnel were dispatched to secretly protect the designated individuals.

As for those students who had just left school and were casually loitering about, as if nothing unusual were happening, they could never have imagined it. Nor would they dare to think that a seemingly insignificant action on their part had, in the blink of an eye, captured the attention of the State Government. They couldn't fathom that its significance was continuously amplifying, to the point where it might even alter the destiny of the entire Federation!

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