I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

The top-ranked candidate is the former dean of the Imperial Capital Academy, who possesses the SSS-level talent [Void Annihilation].

This old dean is the true pillar of the human race, holding a transcendent position and wielding absolute power in the nation's upper echelons.

The second-ranked person was none other than Fang Zhentian, the principal of their War Academy, who possessed the SSS-level talent [Martial Arts True Body].

Principal Fang dedicated his life to guarding the Northwest Abyss War Zone and was recognized by both the military and the academy as a top leader in close combat martial arts.

The third-ranked character is the chief healer of the military headquarters, possessing the SSS-level talent [Praise of Life].

She held a highly respected position in the entire army, and as long as she was there, even legions in dire straits could be miraculously reborn.

The fourth-ranked one, also from the Imperial Capital Academy, is a legendary archmage who has been stationed at the Mage Tower for many years.

Its SSS-level talent, [Elemental Catastrophe], can easily alter the landscape of a battlefield and destroy everything.

The fifth-ranked figure is the supreme commander of the human assassination squad "Nightblade," who possesses the SSS-level talent [Absolute Shadow].

He is the nightmare that all abyssal demons cannot guard against, lurking in the darkness year after year, protecting the light of humanity.

This talent ranking list can also be considered a comprehensive ranking of the combat power of the entire human race (it has some reference value), and it records the unparalleled talents of the most outstanding powerful individuals in China.

Among these top five powerhouses are people from the War Academy, people from the Imperial Capital Academy, and high-ranking officials from the military.

Each of them holds an unshakeable position in their respective fields and is a monument that all mankind looks up to.

Looking at the formidable talents of those on the list, especially the first-place winner's destructive aura of Void Annihilation.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Their country really had a lot of top experts. Every person on the list had extraordinary talent and unique strengths, covering almost all aspects of combat and support.

Moreover, those who rank at the top are all prominent figures in their respective fields, bearing the heavy responsibility for the survival of humanity.

Then, Lin Yuan swiped the screen and tapped the screen to open another sub-list called "Youth Talent Ranking".

Compared to the lofty overall ranking, this list of young talents is currently the one most closely related to Lin Yuan.

This list has a strict age limit, recording only young talents with top-notch abilities who are under the age of twenty-five.

They are the future hope of humanity, and the true prodigies nurtured by top universities and the military with all their resources.

Lin Yuan lowered his gaze and looked at the top five geniuses on the list of young talents.

First place: Xiao Chen.

From: Senior year at a prestigious university in the capital.

Talent Name: SSS-level [Time Reversal].

Talent effect: Can reverse the time state of oneself or the target area for a short period of time, repair fatal injuries or reset skill cooldowns.

Second place: Leng Qingqiu.

From: War Academy, senior year.

Talent Name: SSS-Rank [Winter Goddess Domain].

Talent effect: Releases an absolute zero-level frost control field that can instantly freeze physical and magical attacks within its range.

Third place: Ye Tian.

From: Longyuan Military University, third year.

Talent Name: SS+ Level [War Dominator].

Talent effect: The more enemies there are, the more terrifying the increase in the power of one's basic attributes and area-of-effect damage skills.

Fourth place: Shen Meng.

From: a sophomore at a prestigious university in the capital.

Talent Name: SS+ Level [Mental Domination].

Talent effect: Possesses unparalleled mental control, capable of instantly destroying the enemy's mental defenses and forcibly enslaving them.

Fifth place: Chu Feng.

From: War Academy, third-year student.

Talent Name: SS+ Rank [Void Rift Blade].

Talent effect: Unleashes a spatial cutting attack that ignores conventional defenses, and comes with the ability to teleport short distances through the void.

Looking at the names of these five people, Lin Yuan secretly memorized the effects of their talents.

……

The next morning, Lin Yuan sorted through his spoils.

He then went out and handed over all the materials he had obtained in the Abyss Battlefield to Koji.

"Master Gu, I'm entrusting these materials to you so you can continue crafting the Black Dragon Set," Lin Yuan said politely.

When Gu Zhi saw the materials, his eyes lit up, and he patted his chest, promising that he would definitely forge the most perfect equipment.

Shortly after leaving Guzhi's forging workshop, Lin Yuan's communication bracelet vibrated.

He received a message from Principal Fang Zhentian, saying that the principal wanted to see him in his office.

Looking at the notification on the screen, Lin Yuan knew without a second thought that the principal was probably curious about his situation after the job change.

After all, as a hidden profession that the academy focuses on, the higher-ups can't possibly ignore the progress and results of the second job advancement.

Moreover, he also had something very important to discuss with Principal Fang.

As Lin Yuan walked towards the principal's office, he was mentally planning his next level-up.

Although there are many dungeons in the War Academy for students to level up, the highest level dungeon is only level 40.

Higher-level dungeons are mostly located in the Abyss Battlefield.

Therefore, if he wants to increase his defense value, the only way is to go to the Abyss Battlefield.

The reason why there are only dungeons below level 40 in the academy is not because the academy lacks resources and cannot attract higher-level dungeons.

Given the immense resources of the nation and the academy of war, it is not impossible for them to forcibly solidify several high-level instances within the school.

The reason we didn't do that is because the higher-ups unanimously agreed that it was completely unnecessary.

Because most students at the War Academy level up gradually.

Apart from a very small number of exceptionally gifted geniuses who can far surpass others and reach level 40 around their sophomore year,

Most other ordinary students have to go through a long period of accumulation before they can reach the threshold of level 40 in their junior or senior year.

The War Academy is located in a very special geographical location, not too far from the dangerous Northwest Abyss battlefield.

Furthermore, from its inception, the War Academy was one of the main forces trained by the nation to cope with the Northwest Abyss War.

Therefore, this is actually a profound consideration by the War Academy and even the entire human race's leadership.

They want the students to reach a certain level within the academy and gain basic self-defense capabilities before heading directly to the Abyss Battlefield.

A towering tree cannot grow in a greenhouse. Whether you're fighting enemies on the battlefield or venturing into the abyss or wilderness dungeons, it's all possible.

Going to the battlefield to directly kill the enemy, facing the ferocious abyssal monsters, and honing their skills between life and death greatly helps their actual combat.

Moreover, the participation of tens of thousands of students in the battlefield can greatly alleviate the defensive pressure on the regular army at the front lines for the country.

If you choose to go to the Abyss Dungeon, you will inevitably encounter Abyss monsters on your long journey to the dungeon.

In encounters in the wild, students can also kill abyssal monsters, thereby improving their combat experience and relieving pressure on the country.

This is the so-called "training through combat," which is also the core educational principle of the War Academy. Killing abyssal monsters can also earn military merits, which is also their path to advancement.

Originally, according to the normal academic plan, at the end of the second semester of their freshman year, they were supposed to go to the Abyss Battlefield for the first time.

That will be the true ceremony for these students in their ivory tower to face the cruel and bloody abyss.

However, Lin Yuan's current strength and needs far exceed those of his peers. In order to become stronger faster, his journey to the Abyss must be brought forward.