The spell's range covers the entire territory of China? Hand it over to the state.

The helicopter landed in what appeared to be an ordinary mountainous area.

If you didn't see it with your own eyes, it would be hard to believe that beneath the entrance to this unassuming air-raid shelter lies the Kunlun Palace, known as the "Eye of the Chinese Dragon Vein".

After passing through seven identity verification procedures even more complicated than those for nuclear missile silos, the heavy lead-steel doors slowly opened under the push of hydraulic rods. Instead of a cold, damp underground tunnel, Su Yun was greeted by a ray of sunshine that seemed almost unreal.

Su Yun subconsciously raised her hand to cover her eyes.

Above, an artificial dome simulates natural light, casting a soft glow with a warm white color temperature that's perfectly comfortable for the human body. The air lacks the musty or oily smell typical of underground facilities; instead, it's filled with a crisp, sweet scent of grass and wood. Each breath feels like a gentle ironing of the lungs, washing away even the mental fatigue from the skill just used.

"The atmospheric circulation system here is directly connected to the Kunlun Mountains."

Long Yi, who was walking ahead, slowed down. Having resolved the major concern of the border crisis, he was able to relax for once.

He casually pointed to a few wild-looking purple wildflowers on the roadside lawn and explained to Su Yun, "The concentration of spiritual energy particles in the air is about fifty times that of the outside world. See those grasses? In an auction house outside, one of these 'Purple Charm Grasses' could be exchanged for an apartment in downtown Jinghai. Unfortunately, here they're just weeds in the green belt, and the trimmers complain every month that they grow too fast."

Su Yun looked at the few "weeds": "..."

This is a bit like Versailles, old man.

If those casual players outside who fight tooth and nail for a spot in a D-rank dungeon saw this, they'd probably cry themselves to sleep in the bathroom.

This place doesn't look like a military base; instead, it resembles a meticulously maintained Suzhou-style garden. Detached villas with white walls and black tiles are scattered along both banks of the stream. In the distance, you can even see several elderly men in Tang suits practicing Tai Chi, their movements slow and deliberate. But Su Yun only glanced at them before his eyelids started twitching.

This is no ordinary Tai Chi practice. Every time these elderly men push their hands, the surrounding space slightly distorts, clearly indicating that they are all unfathomable masters.

"Those are some of the senior members of the ancestral hall. They followed the army before the founding of the country, and now they are mostly living out their retirement here, suppressing the fate of the nation," Long Yi casually introduced, then stopped in front of a two-story building by the water.

This is Villa Number One.

"We've arrived." Long turned to the side, a smile appearing on his face. "Your parents are already inside."

Su Yun's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He could remain calm under pressure outside and take the general's flattery in stride, but now, standing at his own doorstep, his palms were covered in a fine layer of sweat.

This feeling is like when you were a child and got a perfect score on a test, running home with the test paper in your hand, waiting for praise—you feel both excited and nervous.

Of course, having lived two lives, he quickly calmed down.

But before he could knock, the door was opened from the inside.

Su Jianguo, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, had obviously rushed out after hearing the commotion outside.

Upon seeing that it was Su Yun, he quickly walked over and looked Su Yun up and down, squeezing his arm repeatedly to make sure he wasn't missing any limbs before letting out a sigh of relief: "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I'm full of energy," Su Yun replied with a smile.

As Su Jianguo sized him up, he also noticed that Su Jianguo's originally graying temples had turned mostly black, and the deep wrinkles left by years of hard work on his face had also smoothed out under the nourishment of the high concentration of spiritual energy. He looked at least ten years younger, and his energy was so abundant that he looked like he was about to run a five-kilometer cross-country race with a load.

"You can still banter with me, so you're probably really alright."

The old man's eyes suddenly reddened, and he slapped Su Yun's shoulder hard: "Good lad! You didn't disgrace the Su family! You didn't disgrace the country!"

Hurried footsteps came from inside the house. Ms. Li Shulan, still holding two unpeeled cloves of garlic in her hand, rushed out and pulled Su Yun over, looking him over from left to right, as if afraid that her son was missing a piece of flesh.

"You've lost weight." Ms. Li Shulan gave the same conclusion as mothers all over the world, even though Su Yun had only been separated from them for a few hours. "Come in quickly, the braised pork is fresh out of the pot. It's made with black-haired pigs specially supplied here. The meat smells so good... I'm afraid I'll swallow my tongue."

The family of three entered the house together.

Long Yi didn't follow them in and disturb this tender moment. He simply stood at the door and smiled at Su Jianguo, saying, "Old Squad Leader, your son is now a treasure of our country. As long as the country exists, you two can live peacefully in this Kunlun Palace. No one can touch the Su family in the slightest."

Su Jianguo's hands trembled as he gripped the spatula, nodding repeatedly to Long Yi: "Don't worry, Chief! If this kid dares to get cocky and does anything to betray the country, I'll be the first to break his legs!"

……

The atmosphere at the dinner table was lively.

Just as her mother had said, the braised pork was fatty but not greasy, melted in her mouth, and the energy it contained made Su Yun feel warm all over after eating it.

Su Yun ate her rice while listening to her parents' rambling.

From the initial shock of moving in, to discovering that their neighbor was actually an old high-ranking officer they'd only ever seen on TV, to how delicious the vegetables and fruits were, the two elders didn't ask Su Yun about the specific mission he'd undertaken or the dangers he'd faced.

They know the rules.

Since the country has granted them the highest level of confidentiality, they should keep the questions they shouldn't ask to themselves for the rest of their lives. All they need to know is that their son is serving his country loyally, and that's enough.

This silent understanding and support completely eased the tension in Su Yun's heart.

at night.

For once, Su Yun had a good night's sleep.

I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and invigorated.

After a quick wash and breakfast, Su Yun went to the cultivation room on the second floor.

Someone was already waiting for him here.

Qin Shuangyue changed out of her military uniform and into a smart training uniform. Ten silver-white metal boxes were neatly stacked at her feet. Each box was marked with a conspicuous yellow radiation warning sign and the word "Top Secret".

"These are the first batch of resources."

Qin Shuangyue pointed to the boxes and said, "Ten boxes of high-purity source energy crystals. These crystals are only produced in the core areas of S-level and above dungeons with an extremely low probability. Each one can be exchanged for the military expenditure of a small country on the black market. Elder Long specially approved the allocation of them all to you."

She then added, "Just let me know if you need more; there's more in the warehouse."

"And regarding your job change after you complete the upgrade, we have already found an SSS-level job change item called 'Holy Shaman', which will be given to you soon."

Su Yun raised an eyebrow, temporarily ignoring the matter of the job change item, and walked over to open one of the boxes.

Click.

The lid of the box popped open, and a deep blue light instantly filled the entire room. The one hundred crystals, neatly stacked, resembled gems from the deep sea, radiating a mesmerizing, pure energy.

Wow, that's quite a generous gesture.

For ordinary professionals to level up, they have to grind monsters and run dungeons, accumulating experience points for a year or two before they even make a move. But now, Su Yun is facing the nation's accumulated wealth over decades.

Is this the joy of sucking up to someone's leg?

"Thanks." Su Yun didn't stand on ceremony and sat cross-legged on the carpet, casually picking up a crystal.

If professionals from the outside world saw this, they would definitely condemn him for wasting such a precious resource. Crystals of this caliber are usually used to embed in S-grade equipment or as the core energy source for large-scale defensive arrays.

As a result, Su Yun simply ate them like candy.

As the crystal shattered in his palm, a vast, almost terrifyingly pure energy surged into his body through his meridians.

If an ordinary person dared to absorb this much energy, their body would have exploded long ago from the strain. But Su Yun was different. His body was enhanced by the talent of "Territory is Territory," making him no ordinary mortal. At this moment, he was like a dried-up sponge that had been exposed to the sun in the desert for a long time, greedily absorbing every bit of energy.

[System Notification: Absorbed high-purity energy crystal, experience points +10000!]

[System notification: Your level has been upgraded to LV2!]

[System notification: All attributes +10!]

An upgraded warm current swept through my entire body, every cell cheered with joy, and my bones emitted subtle popping sounds, as if a complete transformation was underway.

This rocket-like speed of advancement is indeed addictive.

Su Yun didn't stop, using both hands to crush the crystals one after another. The room flickered with blue light, like a silent fireworks show.

[Level upgraded to LV3...]

[Level upgraded to LV4...]

Ten minutes later.

When the tenth box of crystals was empty, the energy fluctuations around Su Yun had become so intense that they were almost tangible. Even Qin Shuangyue had to retreat to the doorway to avoid being affected by the shockwave.

[Level upgraded to LV5 (Current rank max level, requires completion of job change quest)!]

Su Yun slowly opened his eyes, and a fleeting image of mountains and rivers seemed to pass through them.

[Host: Su Yun]

[Class: Totem Shaman (Mutated)]

[Level: 5]

[Mental Strength: 65 (The normal human limit is 10)]

[Physical Fitness: 48]

[Agility: 47]

Professional Skills:

Shaman Totem (LV5): Summons a totem pole, which applies different effects within the area depending on the totem.

Current spell cost: 20 mana.

Original range: Based on the caster's mental power.

Current mutation limit: 5 meters.

Upon opening the system, Su Yun discovered that the panel data had been completely updated.

All his attributes increased by a full 40 points. Now, he can tear tigers and leopards apart with his physical strength alone, which means he has a basic ability to protect himself.

However, what he cares about most is not the attributes, but the skills.

Reaching LV5 not only upgrades existing skills but also unlocks four new basic skills.

【Link Totem (Rank F)】: Place a totem to connect with nearby friendly units and share 5% of the damage they take.

[Note: As long as my teammates die quickly enough, Pain can't catch me.]

【Sturdy Totem (Rank F)】: Summons a petrified totem that slightly increases the physical defense of friendly units within its range.

[Note: This extra defense should be enough to withstand one more mosquito bite.]

【Mist Totem (Rank F)】: Releases a thin mist, slightly reducing the visibility of enemies within the area.

[Note: This skill is incredibly useful if your enemy is severely nearsighted.]

【Tracing Totem (Level F)】: Displays the movement trajectory of items within a 5-meter range over the past hour.

[Note: You might be able to use it to find a remote control or keys that you've misplaced in the sofa cushions.]

Looking at the descriptions of these four skills, Su Yun didn't seem to mind.

The most domineering aspect of his talent, "Territory is Territory," lies in its conceptual elevation. By combining it with specific historical allusions or national concepts, these seemingly useless skills can be elevated to a higher level.

The previous three skills mutated and produced powerful effects, so what about these four?

Su Yun stroked his chin, his mind beginning to ponder.

Linking totems...sharing damage? What if the linked object were 9.6 million square kilometers of land? Who could possibly damage me? This isn't just about sharing damage; it's like saying, "Go ahead and blow the Earth up if you dare."

A sturdy totem... to increase defense? Couldn't we come up with a concept like an "Iron Great Wall"?

Mist totem... This is even more interesting. In the Mist Kingdom, how do you distinguish friend from foe?

As for the Origin Totem... it may be able to trace the source of any intelligence or item, and even recreate the truth of the scene, leaving no room for others' framing and slander in the face of absolute evidence.

"Defense, damage sharing, control, tracing the source," Su Yun muttered to himself. "Now the skills are becoming more and more diverse, and there's a lot more room for maneuver."

It's worth mentioning that Su Yun suddenly discovered that although the skills had been upgraded, the effects of the skills after the mutation caused by the talent had not changed. For example, the effects of [Purple Qi Comes from the East] and [Heavenly Candle Divine Illumination] were the same as they were at the beginning.

This was a bit of a pity for him, and he only hoped that things would change after he changed jobs.

Witnessing the commotion and the crystals consumed during Su Yun's level-up, even Qin Shuangyue couldn't help but marvel at Su Yun's powerful talent.

Seeing that Su Yun had successfully leveled up and was closing his eyes to digest the information, Qin Shuangyue decided to leave.

Suddenly, a rapid ringing of the telephone interrupted her actions.

It was Qin Shuangyue's encrypted satellite phone, and the specific ringtone indicated the highest level of emergency.

Qin Shuangyue answered the phone, but after only a few seconds, her expression, which had been slightly relaxed because of Su Yun's upgrade, instantly tightened.

"Understood! I will report to Comrade Su Yun immediately!"

After hanging up the phone, Qin Shuangyue took a deep breath and turned to look at Su Yun.

"Comrade Su Yun."

"Just now, the intelligence department worked through the night to decipher the brain memory area of ​​a spy you exposed and discovered some startling information."

"What shocking information?" Su Yun opened his eyes and asked in surprise.

Qin Shuangyue walked quickly to the electronic tactical map on the wall, and swiped her finger across the touch screen to lock the view onto a blue expanse deep in the South China Sea.

On the screen, a striking red skull icon is flashing continuously.

"This is 'Dragon Tooth Island'."

Qin Shuangyue said in a deep voice, "A few days ago, due to violent movement of the seabed crust, this island just emerged from the sea. Our exploration satellites immediately transmitted data, showing that the island contains a high-energy mineral vein with astonishing reserves. The preliminary estimate is that it even exceeds the total oil reserves of the entire Middle East."

"We have quickly blocked the news, but according to intelligence, the Western countries, led by the Eagle Federation, had already discovered the island through their 'Sky Eye' system."

"Now, they have secretly assembled a special task force codenamed 'Poseidon,' and under the guise of 'freedom of navigation' and 'oceanic scientific research,' they are approaching Dragon Tooth Island at full speed. Their true purpose, however, is to carry out a top-secret plan codenamed 'Dragon Slayer.'"

"They want to seize the island?" Su Yun narrowed his eyes.

"It's not just about looting," Qin Shuangyue said coldly. "The spy's memories show that their fleet is equipped with the latest 'sinking bombs.' If the looting is thwarted, or they can't take it all for themselves, they'll launch the sinking bombs directly at the island's ley lines."

As she spoke, she simulated a spreading red circle on the map, which instantly covered half of the South China Sea.

"This weapon would detonate the energy of mineral veins, creating a man-made earthquake of magnitude 9 or higher on the Richter scale, which in turn would trigger a super tsunami powerful enough to engulf half of Asia's coastal cities!"

"This is really a big plan," Su Yun said in surprise.

He had initially thought that the Eagle Federation's previous concession was a sign of pragmatism, but now it seemed that it was a delaying tactic to lull Long Xia into a false sense of security before stabbing him in the back.

"The most troublesome thing is..."

Qin Shuangyue frowned and pointed out the distance between the two: "Although Dragon Tooth Island is located in our exclusive economic zone, it is far from the continental shelf. It would take our main fleet at least three hours to get there. Meanwhile, the enemy's vanguard—that joint fleet disguised as a marine research vessel—is less than fifty nautical miles from Dragon Tooth Island."

"Time difference".

Su Yun instantly grasped the crux of the problem.

By the time the Longxia Navy arrives, the enemy will likely have already completed its deployment and may even have already pressed the button to destroy it.

"It seems this is indeed a difficult situation?"

Su Yun stroked his chin and said.