pappabearbooks Chapter 825 - 825: Future Reversal Plan Department Assessment
Chapter 825 - 825: Future Reversal Plan Department Assessment
Changsun Shi indeed was no longer confused; he immersed himself in learning, absorbing knowledge like a sponge, and continuously developing his Space Traveller special abilities with the advanced technology of the Origin World.During this time, he also witnessed the Origin World facing large-scale attacks from time to time. The newcomers naturally feared this, having just survived the apocalypse, but after staying for a while, they became fearless unless the enemies could actually invade.
He also came to understand another shocking truth: the vast entity of the Human Community is actually led by those eldritch thoughts. However, these special existences stand on their side, which is good news.
At first, he couldn't accept this, but as time passed, he gradually understood the contributions of the seventy-two seats for humanity and realized that not all eldritch thoughts are insane.
Thus, he calmed down, realizing that every debt has a debtor, and he didn't blame the Human Community's seventy-two seats for the mistakes of his own timeline world.
They have been protecting humanity from the invasion of eldritch thoughts all along.
This is rather tragic for humanity, being protected by the kin of their enemies and entirely dependent on the seventy-two seats, unable to stand independently.
However, for humanity, mere continuation is fortunate enough, and further wishes should not be indulged in thoughtlessly.
"Congratulations, you have successfully passed the eligibility assessment." The examiner, looking at Changsun Shi's data report and test results, congratulated him.
Changsun Shi had studied in the Origin World for thirty years, and now he had finally passed the initial assessment of the Reverse Future Plan, joining it just like Changsun Zhong to continue helping him complete his unfinished tasks.
Among the many projects countering the eldritch, the most impactful and risky is the Reverse Future Plan, which has never ceased since its inception. Yet, qualified individuals are extremely few.
He had only passed the initial assessment and would still need to undergo extensive training, with a preliminary expectation of at least ten years.
Fortunately, after arriving at the Origin World, he used advanced technology to maintain his body at its peak and extensively explored his superpowers, significantly extending his lifespan. Now, he remains in his prime, not old yet.
"Thank you." Changsun Shi responded, tears welling up; initially, learning was extremely difficult, entering the field midway. He wasn't taking this assessment for the first time, as he came to take it every year, never failing to pass.
The reason for failing wasn't the data report but the test scores.
The Reverse Future Plan demands not just special ability intensity or development but a sufficient knowledge reserve.
Thus, the test constitutes most of the scores, and with adequate knowledge of oneself, even with lesser abilities, the boost and development of special abilities would be accelerated considerably.
"Let me ask you once more, are you sure you want to join the Reverse Future Plan? The plan has less than five percent qualified, and the death rate is as high as ninety-nine percent, with few successfully executing it." The examiner said seriously, "If your family is complete, it's not recommended to join the plan."
The qualified may be less than five percent, but there is no shortage of overall numbers; annually, millions enter the Reverse Future Plan for training; even a five percent qualification rate means tens of thousands successfully graduate and execute the plan.
The true fear lies in the death rate; among one hundred qualified individuals, only one can incorporate humanity from a timeline world into the Human Community, with the rest mostly perishing in the confrontation against the eldritch.
Not every Wang Linchi starts unfavorably.
"Yes, I am willing to join." Changsun Shi answered determinedly.
He knew why the examiner answered thus because his data report filled in his family situation—having a wife, a son and daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
However, that grandson isn't Changsun Zhong, but another person.
The examiner sighed, "I understand; the department will send a letter to your wife, seeking further opinion."
"We do not encourage familial participation in the Reverse Future Plan."
"It's unnecessary, sir." Changsun Shi frowned and said, "My wife knows my thoughts."
"But I guess she won't agree. Your wife doesn't have veto power, yet she can influence the chief examiner's decision." The examiner advised earnestly, "With your initial assessment certificate for the Reverse Future Plan and a complete family, you can serve in other plan departments."
Completion of the initial assessment for the Reverse Future Plan signifies a rich knowledge reserve, and other plan departments countering the eldritch are much in need of such talent.
Moreover, the death rate is considerably lower.
Had it not been for Changsun Shi's intact family, the examiner surely wouldn't have advised further.
"Someone always needs to do something, so why can't that person be me?" Changsun Shi echoed Changsun Zhong's words.
After hearing this, the examiner finally sighed, "Alright, sincerely wishing you become an unqualified trainee."
Elsewhere, this statement might be a curse, but in the Reverse Future Plan, it is a blessing—a blessing of survival.
Among those attending the Reverse Future Plan, none lack perseverance.
Some even strive for a lifetime, relentlessly continuing the pursuit.
"I will succeed." Changsun Shi lowered his gaze, not accepting the blessing.
He signed, stood, and departed, seemingly having rehearsed the entire process many times.
Seeing this, the examiner didn't speak much more; without experiencing others' hardships, one shouldn't persuade others to be benevolent. Though an examiner, he also fled from one timeline world, thus knowing what the other was thinking.
Overly advanced technology rendered age impossible to judge by appearance, and immortality wasn't a distant dream but a basic medical service testament in countless households.
After leaving, Changsun Shi didn't return immediately home but sat on a park bench, watching the sky in contemplation.
This park didn't have many futuristic technological creations; instead, it recalled memories from thirty years ago.
At this moment, he was relaxed, no longer burdened by numerous pressures.
Having remained tense for thirty years, never slackening for a moment, he was thus able to pass the initial assessment of the Reverse Future Plan.
"I recognize you; once fled from world line ZXLS-963148, Strategic Bureau Director, wasn't it?" A voice interrupted him.
It was a Red Peacock, descending from the tree.
Changsun Shi knew the person was a metahuman, then nodded, "That's me."
"In this timeline world, the one executing the Reverse Future Plan is Changsun Zhong from another timeline world, your grandson. He doesn't have your fortune, as only he escaped out." Red Peacock said.
"Yes, who are you?" Changsun Shi asked calmly.
"Seat seventy-one, Kong Xuan." Red Peacock·Wang Linchi didn't conceal his identity.
Red Peacock·Wang Linchi remembered well due to once fighting with High Priest·Wang Linchi, a rare occurrence remembered clearly.
"Unfortunately, Changsun Zhong didn't return; the powerful Spacer special ability was possessed only by him, not even succeeding in other timeline worlds." Red Peacock·Wang Linchi sighed.
"In other timeline worlds, did he frequently participate in the Reverse Future Plan?" Changsun Shi asked curiously.
"Not frequently actually, because of differences in environment, development, and timing across timeline worlds, the chances of overlapping participation aren't high, and some due to the butterfly effect, even the same person varies widely."
"Like you in other timeline worlds, extensive family possessing participants aren't many, not exceeding a million, with initial assessment passers fewer." Red Peacock·Wang Linchi checked data and said.
"Is that so?" After listening, Changsun Shi smiled too, realizing his circumstance was unique, turned to see the Red Peacock had flown away, seemingly resting and disturbed by him in the park.
"Being an anomaly is good, otherwise, how to delay the eldritch thoughts." Changsun Shi understood after staying here long that there is a limit to human strength.