"I've always felt that cultivation plans are unfair to many female players, and to the far greater number of amateur players out there!" Liu Hai said. "Life evolution is for the entire populace."

"If we're going to cultivate, we should cultivate the most outstanding and talented of all the citizens of Xia Country." Liu Hai looked at the five leaders. "I, Liu Hai, have merely cultivated for a few decades longer, giving me a temporary lead. In terms of talent, there could very well be someone stronger than me among the billions of people in Xia Country. From the perspective of 'good steel should be used for the blade,' it should be used on those with even greater talent."

"These are some of my suggestions," Liu Hai said. "Of course, my vision may not be far-reaching enough. I only hope to give the five leaders some reference."

The five leaders looked at each other and smiled.

"Let me explain," Director Zhou said with a smile. "The previous list of key cultivators, which was based solely on achievement, did have many problems. But we also wanted to eliminate favoritism and corruption, and strive to be as fair as possible."

"As for the unfairness to female players and the wider amateur player base, this situation does exist," Director Zhou said. "After all, before life evolution, women were indeed physically weaker than men. Women's competitions also have fewer viewers, fewer female professional players, and it's impossible to discern who the stronger amateur players are. These are all real situations."

"National cultivation requires extreme caution," Director Zhou said. "For example, the *Five-Step Shield-Blade Technique* you chose was derived by the virtual world host, which used your personal shield-blade skills to perform a full-power five-minute simulation to develop the most suitable shield-blade technique for you. The virtual world host is a discovery from Firefly Star, and the entire Blue Star Alliance treats it like a treasure. To have it operate at full power for five minutes... Xia Country also needs to pay a certain price."

"Cultivation certainly can't be popularized," another elder said. "This is due to the limitations of our conditions."

"In terms of talent... I believe that among the billions of people in the country, there are many more who are stronger than the twenty people on the list. But it also takes time to discover geniuses from among billions of people," Director Zhou said. "As for the twenty people on the list, they are actually seeds."

"Seeds?" Liu Hai's heart stirred.

"Like the *Five-Step Shield-Blade Technique* you chose, and the *Five-Step Spear Technique* that Gao Chong chose, these were all derived by the virtual world host based on your own combat skills, making them the most suitable for you," Director Zhou said. "During your learning and growth process, your combat videos will also be on the viewing platform for countless people to watch. They will also learn the combat skills of you strongest experts."

Liu Hai listened.

The average person, even if they watch videos, can't compare to those who receive cultivation.

"You seeds are just the first batch of cultivated personnel," Director Zhou said. "Based on subsequent performance, we will have follow-up cultivation! It's just that the list will change! Whoever performs better and has more talent will receive greater cultivation efforts."

"Follow-up cultivation?" Liu Hai asked, "When?"

The refined man smiled and said, "We've already decided that a little over a month after the virtual world opens, starting on September 1st, we will hold a 'Seed Cup' competition. Based on the ranking of combat power shown in this national competition, from high to low, another group of people will receive cultivation."

"September 1st, the Seed Cup competition?" Liu Hai said. "Aren't the previous twenty people at an advantage then? In the combat power ranking, most of them will definitely be at the top."

"Those who received resources previously will be excluded from the second batch of lists. Unless they perform exceptionally well! Like Coach Liu Hai, who is now ranked first in the world, will naturally receive even greater cultivation efforts," the refined man said with a smile. "Of the previous 20 people, it would be good if two or three could receive cultivation again. The main focus is still on new experts."

Liu Hai nodded.

"Do you need any resources yourself?" Director Zhou said. "I believe that the White Eagle Federation will also give more attention to cultivating that old boxing champion."

"Can you reserve this opportunity for now?" Liu Hai said. "I want to wait until after the Seed Cup competition before making a request. After all, I've only practiced in the virtual world for ten days now."

"Okay, then we'll reserve it for now," Director Zhou nodded. "I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"Please speak, Director," Liu Hai said.

"We hope you can make the video of you clearing the third level of the Star Tower public," Director Zhou said. "We hope that the general public can see your combat skills so they can also watch and learn."

"Okay," Liu Hai nodded. "I'll make it public today."

"I've noticed that you rarely participate in God-level battles," Director Zhou said. "It's been ten days, and you've only participated in two. I know that God-level battles don't pose any challenge to you. But participating in one every day, taking a few minutes, that's okay, right? Let other God-level experts learn from you. You are seeds, so shine on more people."

"Okay," Liu Hai agreed directly.

After all, the request was not high. If he participated in a God-level battle, he would indeed be carrying the team! It would be over in a few minutes.

"By the way, five leaders, when will the news of the Seed Cup competition be announced?" Liu Hai asked.

"Today!" Director Zhou said.

...

Night.

Li Miaomiao lay in Xu Jingming's arms, chatting in whispers.

"Miaomiao, your stamina is much stronger than before," Xu Jingming teased.

"This is called life evolution!" Li Miaomiao glared at Xu Jingming, hmphing, "When I've completely evolved, you'll know how powerful I am."

"Oh," Xu Jingming obediently replied, "I will definitely practice the evolution method diligently in reality and never disappoint my wife."

"Tch!"

Li Miaomiao decided not to compete with this man in terms of thick skin.

"I heard on the Xia Country official livestream that a big announcement will be made at 0:00 tonight," Li Miaomiao said. "It's almost time now, right?"

Xu Jingming looked at the time on the bedside table: "It's already past midnight, but don't worry, it doesn't matter if we find out the news from the Xia Country official livestream a little later."

"It's already past midnight?" Li Miaomiao sat up in a flash, straddling Xu Jingming's body, and immediately went to pick up the virtual helmet on the dressing table, while urging, "Important news, we have to know it as soon as possible! Don't be so slow."

"It's not like it's news from the virtual world officials," Xu Jingming still quite liked the feeling of having warmth in his arms, and could only sigh, picking up the virtual helmet on the bedside table.

The two of them put on their virtual helmets one after another and entered the virtual world.

******

On the viewing platform, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao both arrived at the Xia Country official livestream.

The Xia Country official livestream now has more than two hundred million viewers!

After all, it's just announcing a piece of news, and it's not that attractive to the average person. It's already considered very many to have more than two hundred million viewers.

"This 'Seed Cup' national competition, organized by the Xia Country official, is open to all citizens," the host Liu Xin was saying, "As long as it is a team composed of God-level experts, you can sign up to participate!"

"The Seed Cup national competition will officially be held on September 1st, and the competition will last for six days from the preliminaries to the finals!"

"At that time, many God-level teams will fight each other, with the strong entering the next round and the weak being eliminated... Our official livestream and many media outlets will provide all-round coverage," the host Liu Xin said. "And we have already received confirmation that Liu Hai, currently the number one in the world, will choose four non-professional players as companions and also participate in this Seed Cup national competition."

Another male host, Jin Fan, said with a smile: "I really want to see Liu Hai's strength now. Will he still be able to win the national championship with four non-professional players?"

"The virtual world has only been open for ten days, and more than a thousand God-level experts have emerged. The Seed Cup national competition will only be held on September 1st, which is almost a month away. By then, there will definitely be too many more God-level experts," the host Liu Xin said. "I believe that there will be more variables in the competition at that time."

"Well, the powerful players now may be surpassed by new experts," Jin Fan also said. "So, all you experts, work hard! Make yourselves stronger. When September 1st comes, go and fight with the strongest teams in the country."

"This competition has many experts and very generous prize money," the host Liu Xin waved his hand, and a lot of text appeared next to him. "The detailed rules of the 'Seed Cup' national competition are clearly written here."

Countless viewers watched carefully.

Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also read carefully.

Seed Cup National Competition, registration time: 0:00 on August 29th - 10:00 PM on August 31st.

Competition time: September 1st - September 6th.

Registration conditions: Must be a team composed of five God-level players, with at least one substitute player (the substitute player must be at least at the Radiant Sun level).

Competition prize money: ...

Registration details: ...