Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

Following the instructions from the Ninth Bureau headquarters meeting in Beijing, the message was disseminated throughout the country.

At the same time, in Linjiang City, Lingnan Province.

A message is sweeping across the entire internet at an alarming speed.

The Lingnan Awakeners Academy has been officially established by the state!

[First batch of enrollment begins!]

Anyone who has awakened is welcome to register for the test!

The news caused an uproar throughout Linjiang City.

Streets and alleys, teahouses and restaurants.

They were even talking about it on the bus.

"Really?"

"The state is running colleges itself?"

"I heard that you can learn cultivation techniques after you go in!"

"It's not just the cultivation techniques; my cousin works at the Ninth Bureau, and I've heard that the academy also offers spiritual fruits and crystal cores as rewards."

"Holy crap, isn't that like instant success?"

It's no secret that the era of spiritual resurgence has arrived.

In particular, in recent months, attacks by strange beasts have frequently occurred across the country.

Giant pythons have been spotted in the Lingnan mountainous region, mutated black bears have been discovered in the Sichuan region, and even reports of tigers roaring through the mountains have spread from Northeast China.

Many ordinary people, though not yet awakened, have sensed that the world has changed.

The formal establishment of the Awakened Academy by the nation is undoubtedly a declaration to everyone that the extraordinary era has truly arrived.

Linjiang No.1 Middle School.

On the playground, many students were excitedly discussing something on their phones.

"Damn it, I just awakened my enhanced power yesterday!"

"Really?"

"Why would I lie to you? I smashed the dorm door with one punch, and now my mom is making me pay for it."

A burst of laughter erupted around them, but everyone's eyes were filled with envy.

Awakened individuals have become the hottest topic in the new era, even surpassing the popularity of prestigious universities and civil servants in the past.

Because everyone knows that the future belongs to the strong.

On the other side, at a taxi stand in Linjiang City, a group of drivers were also gathered together.

"Old Lin, have you seen the news? The Awakened Academy has released its graduates. I heard that the government will provide resources for them after they go in, so Awakened people will be in high demand. It's a pity that we're too old for that."

Amidst the crowd, a man in his forties was looking at his phone. His skin was somewhat dark, and years of driving had left wrinkles around his eyes.

It was Lin Qingxue's father, Lin Jianguo.

His eyes shone with light at that moment, because others didn't have the chance, but his daughter did; Lin Qingxue was an Awakened One.

Thinking of this, Lin Jianguo's hands trembled with excitement. He said, "Old Zhang, can you cover my shift for me?"

The driver next to him was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Lin Jianguo grinned and said, "Let's go home. My daughter is going to make something of herself."

After saying that, Lin Jianguo climbed into the driver's seat and sped off.

Throughout the journey, Lin Jianguo's smile never stopped.

Others may not know, but he knows very well that Lin Hong cured his wife when she was paralyzed last time.

My daughter has received an incredible opportunity and has become an Awakened One. If she can directly join the Awakened One Academy...

This will provide more security in the future.

The emergence of the Awakened Academy now at least indicates that the country has begun to attach importance to the training of Awakened.

My daughter will also have a better future.

Half an hour later, in the old city, at the foot of an ordinary residential building, Lin Jianguo rushed upstairs.

Arriving at their own door, they knocked.

"Xiaoxue, my daughter, open the door quickly!"

Hearing the noise, Lin Qingxue quickly came to open the door.

Lin Jianguo rushed in, his face beaming with excitement: "Daughter, have you seen the news?"

Lin Qingxue was taken aback: "No, Dad, what news are you talking about?"

Lin Jianguo shoved his phone directly in front of her: "The Awakened Academy, it's run by the government. You're an Awakened, hurry up and register!"

"I heard that if you go in, you can learn cultivation techniques and get resources. Maybe you can even become a high-ranking official in the future."

Seeing her father's face flushed with excitement, Lin Qingxue was first taken aback, and then she was also somewhat moved.

After escaping from Black Dragon Mountain last time, her body underwent some kind of mutation. She knew very well that her current achievements were inseparable from Black Dragon Mountain.

Based on online speculation, I should have awakened my superpowers. Perhaps entering the Awakened Academy will indeed help me better understand the cultivation system of this world?

Lin Qingxue was intrigued. Suddenly, Lin Jianguo lowered his voice and leaned closer mysteriously: "Daughter, Dad has something to ask you."

Lin Qingxue asked in confusion, "What is it?"

Lin Jianguo looked around, as if afraid of being overheard: "What level are you at now? Everyone online says that Awakened Ones can fly and teleport, can you?"

Lin Qingxue was immediately amused: "No, what if you smash the door with one punch?"

"Barely acceptable."

Lin Jianguo's eyes widened instantly: "Holy crap, really?"

Lin Qingxue chuckled and nodded, while Lin Jianguo gasped in shock. He knew his daughter was capable, but he never imagined she was this capable.

Smashing a door with a single punch—is that even human? However, Lin Jianguo quickly became serious again: "Daughter, Dad doesn't understand those grand principles, nor does he know anything about the revival of spiritual energy, but if we encounter danger one day..."

"Remember, nothing is more important than your life. Your parents are waiting for you to come home for dinner."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingxue hugged her father, Lin Jianguo, tightly: "Dad, it's so good to have you."

Lin Jianguo was clearly taken aback, his face flushed, and he said irritably, "Oh dear, you child, how old are you, still hugging your father."

He said that, but his calloused hands still patted Lin Qingxue's back, his eyes full of doting affection.

Just then, a laugh came from the direction of the kitchen.

"Hey, what's this all about, a touching father-daughter scene?"

At the kitchen doorway, a middle-aged woman came out carrying a freshly stir-fried green pepper and shredded pork dish.

It was Lin Qingxue's mother, Yang Xiulan. After her recovery, she looked much better and had a rosy complexion.

He no longer needs to hold onto the wall when walking, and looks no different from a normal person.

Lin Qingxue quickly released her father and said with a smile, "Mom."

Yang Xiulan put the dishes on the table and said with a smile, "What are you two talking about? I heard you making such a racket as soon as I came in."

Lin Jianguo immediately perked up: "Old woman, you don't know yet, do you? The country has established an Awakener Academy, which is specially designed to train Awakeners. I heard that once you go in, the country will provide resources and teach you cultivation techniques."

"I'm just asking our daughter if she wants to sign up."

Yang Xiulan was also taken aback upon hearing this: "The Awakened Academy? Really?"

Lin Jianguo immediately held up his phone: "The news is out, how could it be fake?"

Yang Xiulan quickly wiped her hands, took the phone and looked at it carefully. After a moment, a look of surprise appeared on her face: "This is great news! A college run by the state must be reliable."

After saying that, she looked at Lin Qingxue: "Xiaoxue, are you going to sign up or not?"

Lin Qingxue thought for a moment, then nodded: "I should sign up."

Hearing this, the couple immediately became happy. Lin Jianguo was so excited that he rubbed his hands together and said, "Good, good, good! I knew my daughter was promising. Maybe she can even become a hospital director or something in the future."

Lin Qingxue was immediately dumbfounded: "Dad, the academy hasn't even opened yet, and you're already thinking about going to see the dean?"

Lin Jianguo said seriously, "You still have to have dreams, what if they come true?"

Yang Xiulan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him: "You talk too much. Hurry up and wash your hands and eat. The food is getting cold."

The family of three immediately burst into laughter.

Soon, the table was filled with food. Although it was just a few ordinary home-style dishes, the room felt exceptionally warm and cozy.

While eating, Lin Jianguo fantasized about the future: "My daughter will definitely become a big shot in the future, maybe she'll even be on TV."

"When people ask me who I am, I'll just say I'm Lin Qingxue's father."

Yang Xiulan couldn't help but laugh and scold, "His character is still far from being established."

However, just as the family was enjoying a happy time together, Lin Qingxue became somewhat lost in thought.

Looking out the window at the distant darkness, Black Dragon Mountain involuntarily came to mind. She always felt that the establishment of this Awakened Academy was related to this.

It seems there is some connection with Heilong Mountain, and my future life will probably be completely changed because of Heilong Mountain.

Just as she was thinking about these things, suddenly, there was a knock on her door.