Another World: When a Necromancer Possesses the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls

The content on the screen began to be displayed clearly, line by line, accompanied by a calm and clear voice narration:

[Notification of Enhanced Citizen Privilege Level in the Chinese Federation - Lv.4]

User: Li Xingyao (Citizen ID: HT-2500-TJ-0307)

Permission Change: Based on your successful promotion to Senior Professional, in accordance with the Post-Catastrophe Professional Classification Regulations and the Civil Rights and Duties Amendments (Advanced Revision), your Federal Citizen Permission Level has been upgraded from Lv.3 to Lv.4.

Information Query: Open core databases such as "Star Energy Technology (Advanced Application Library)", "Otherworldly Geography (Holy Light Domain/Central Continent/Interstellar Universe - Detailed Record)", "Native Mutant Creature Encyclopedia (Legendary Threat and Below)", "Class System Explanation (Physical/Summoning/Elemental - Advanced Skill Library Preview)", "Federal Century-Old Cataclysm Confidential Files (Partially Declassified)", and "Pioneering Legion Otherworldly Outpost Distribution Map (Real-time Dynamic Version)".

Some information involving legends and above, the latest exploration results, and strategic intelligence remains restricted.

Social Welfare:

Housing security: You can apply to upgrade to a high-end professional apartment (including a standard energy training room and basic protective force field), or apply for land in a specific safe zone on the outskirts of the city for self-built residence (subject to review).

Supply of materials: The standard of daily nutritional meals will be increased by 100%, and an additional monthly allocation of special ingredients for "Advanced Physical Enhancement" and discounted supplementary drugs for "Mental Relaxation".

Medical care: Patients have priority access to key hospitals for treatment. In cases of serious injury, they can apply for emergency transfer and treatment using military medical facilities. Some expensive repair drugs can be subsidized.

Transportation privileges: Free use of citywide public transportation; can apply for temporary flight permits for specific air traffic control areas (routes must be registered in advance).

Financial Access: Federal Credit Points' unsecured loan limit increased to $200 million per year; low-interest special training loans available (purpose subject to review).

Judicial privileges: When it comes to their own cases, they can apply for the intervention of a professional arbitration tribunal and enjoy a certain degree of leniency (depending on the severity of the circumstances and their social contribution).

Employment and Mission: Unlock eligibility to apply for advanced career positions such as "Special Positions in the Defense Military District", "Senior Security Consultant for Enterprises", "Frontline Combat Order of the Pioneer Legion", "Otherworldly Resource Exploration Company (Management)", and "Federal Bureau of Investigation (Special Affairs Section)".

Conscription Obligation: When a city or federation faces a major crisis (such as a Level 4 or higher star beast tide, an interdimensional invasion alert, etc.), the conscript must unconditionally accept the federal government's emergency conscription to participate in defense or rescue operations. (Personal consent required)

Note: New permissions take effect immediately. Upgrades will be automatically processed on your personal terminal or at any municipal service hall. Powers come with responsibilities; please remember your duties as a highly skilled professional.

——Huaxia Federal Government Affairs Center & Citizen Service Center

Looking at the scrolling terms on the screen, Li Xingyao silently recited them in his mind. Compared to Lv.3, the benefits of Lv.4 privileges are much better! The depth of the information database, the increase in social welfare subsidies, and especially the heavy "conscription obligation" all clearly demonstrate the power this class possesses and the responsibilities it needs to bear.

This means that he has truly begun to step into the social role, from a student who needs protection.

Immediately afterwards, the screen refreshed, displaying even more surprising information:

[Federal Government Incentive Notification]

Award recipient: Li Xingyao

Award details:

"Federal Rising Star" Advanced Promotion Scholarship: 2,000,000 Federal Credits (awarded to outstanding talents under the age of 20 who successfully advance to advanced level. The award increases with each promotion level, with a maximum limit of 200 million yuan).

Tianshui No. 3 High School Outstanding Graduate Scholarship: 200,000 Federal Credits (awarded to those who have performed exceptionally well during their school years and have successfully advanced to a higher level).

Tianjing City Youth Talent Scholarship (Exceptional Category - Advanced): 400,000 Federal Credits (Tianjin Municipal Government Special Talent Incentive Fund).

Federal Martyr's Survivor Special Grant (Promotion Award): 1,500,000 Federal Credits (to thank the father, Li Hai, for his contributions to the Federation and to encourage the surviving family to strive for excellence).

Social contribution points reward (based on intelligent assessment of past behavior records): redeem 400,000 federal credits (no bad records, excellent academic performance, and active participation in social activities).

Total: 4,500,000 federal credits.

Payment Details: The above-mentioned bonus has been jointly disbursed by the Federal Education Fund, Tianshui No. 3 Middle School Foundation, Tianjing City Finance Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. After deducting standard taxes (5%), the net amount is 4,500,000 federal credits. It has been transferred in real time to your linked federal citizen personal account (account number ending in: 0307).

Additional honor: Your name and achievements have been included in this year's "Outstanding Alumni of Tianshui No. 3 Middle School (Exceptional Category)" candidate list.

—Federal Education Administration Scholarship Center & Tianjing City Education Bureau & Federal Department of Veterans Affairs & Tianshui No. 3 Middle School

Four and a half million! And tax-free!

Despite being mentally prepared, when the unexpectedly high number was presented in such detail, Li Xingyao's heart still pounded uncontrollably, and he even felt breathless!

This is a vast fortune that could completely change the fate of an ordinary family, or even support the cultivation resources of a low-level professional for several years!

The two staff members could obviously guess Li Xingyao's feelings at this moment, and maintained a professional and reserved smile on their faces, patiently waiting for him to digest this shocking information.

After a moment, Li Xingyao took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. Money is a resource, a tool, a ladder to greater power; he must not lose his way because of it. He gestured for them to continue.

The screen then displayed summaries of early admission notices and invitations from top universities and giant companies; the list was so long that it required scrolling to view.

[Special Invitation Channel for Universities]

Top institutions such as the Eastern Military Academy, Huaxia United Higher Academy, and Tianjing Higher Vocational University offer highly attractive conditions: full scholarships, dedicated mentors from senior professors, priority access to laboratories, resource allocation, and customized "Superpowered Tier 2" equipment. Additional condition: Graduates are required to serve in the military for a certain number of years.

[Corporate Talent Program]

Industry giants such as Longteng Group, Titan Heavy Industry, and Life Tree Technology offer "Genius Cultivation Agreements": A substantial upfront signing bonus (starting at a minimum of 200 million credits per year), provision of all cultivation resources during university, and additional access to internal advanced research institutes or the right to try out the latest equipment. Additional condition: Employees must serve the company for at least fifteen years after graduation.

These conditions are so generous they're astonishing, practically paving the way to becoming a powerful figure. But the underlying restrictions are equally clear—a service period of ten or even fifteen years means a degree of personal binding.

Li Xingyao quickly browsed through the information, already having made up his mind. He had no intention of joining any side for the time being. The secret of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and the unique growth path of necromancers gave him a vague feeling that he preferred to remain free so that he could better utilize his own advantages and forge a path that was uniquely his own.

Finally, a short video was played on the screen.

A middle-aged man in a federal general's uniform, his epaulets gleaming with stars, and his eyes sharp as an eagle, appears in the frame against a simple yet solemn office backdrop. His face is resolute, exuding an air of authority without anger, and carrying the composed demeanor of someone who has been through many battles and wields power.

"Li Xingyao," the general's voice was steady and powerful, its rigor almost palpable even through the screen, "I am Zhao Tieying, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Expeditionary Legion. On behalf of the Federal Government and the Military, I extend my warmest congratulations on your promotion to Senior Professional at such a young age!"

"Your talent and hard work are astonishing. The Federation needs ambitious young people like you, and humanity needs more fresh blood like you to continuously flow into our exploration of astral energy and otherworldly realms."

We hope you will continue your efforts, remain humble and diligent, and reach even greater heights soon, contributing your strength to protecting the Blue Planet and the future of humanity! The Federation awaits your growth!

The video was short, but extremely significant. A personal congratulation and encouragement from a legion's deputy commander-in-chief carries a meaning and potential attention far exceeding a simple credit point reward. This might mean he has entered the purview of the Federation's highest levels.

The entire process was finally completed. The two staff members stood up, congratulated Li Xingyao again, and handed him a small, silver, encrypted data chip: "This is your extra special reward electronic document. Please keep it safe and secure."

Stepping out of the certification center, the bright afternoon sun was a bit dazzling. Li Xingyao squinted slightly, standing on the wide steps, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on his body.

The events he had just experienced still echoed in his mind: the huge bonus, the generous conditions, the attention from the military high command... It all felt like a dream, unreal, yet it also served as a heavy reminder that he had stepped into a completely new social class and was now shouldering corresponding responsibilities and expectations.

Li Xingyao raised his wrist, and a notification message marked "[Advanced Security Level]" appeared on his smartwatch. Upon opening it, a prompt appeared indicating that a scan of the surrounding environment was required to ensure security.

Li Xingyao didn't linger. He returned to his personal lounge in the career center, locked the door, drew the blackout curtains, and completed a full environmental scan as instructed. After the verification was successful, a document titled "Necromancer (Advanced-Super) Advancement Guide (Federal Secret - Special Edition for Martyrs)" slowly unfolded.

This must contain invaluable information that is difficult for outsiders to access, cultivation secrets after reaching advanced levels, methods for advancing mental power, and even how to touch the legendary barrier!

Li Xingyao suppressed the urge to immediately immerse himself in studying it and carefully encrypted and saved it. Now was not the time; he had more important and urgent matters to deal with first.

My thoughts drifted involuntarily to Lin Wei's encrypted communication from last night. Her cool yet slightly urgent voice still seemed to echo in my ears.