The two of them walked towards the other side of the campus path, heading in the direction of the Science Museum. Beyond the lush greenery of the campus lay a vast ocean, dotted with numerous islands. On each island stood clusters of buildings, and most remarkably, towering lighthouses of varying heights. Among these islands, one particular group encircled a central island, where the tallest lighthouse stood at an estimated fifty meters.
This was the central island of the Free Federation's highest authority, the Federal Assembly, which housed the Southern Ocean Administrative Council. The lighthouse on this island was one of the prestigious Guardian Lighthouses of the Free Federation, known as "Dark Light."
As its name suggests, "Dark Light" symbolizes hope in darkness.
It was now the year 8. Lu Fei Fan clearly remembered that since the ocean underwent a cataclysmic change, the entire world had transformed. The ocean became a cradle for powerful monsters and beasts. Humanity, struggling to survive amidst the dual cataclysms of the Cataclysm and rising seas, faced relentless attacks from countless Ocean Monsters.
If it weren't for the activation of the Ambassador King lighthouse by Pioneer Master Heisen Paynat, humanity might not have entered an era of cultivation and resistance against extinction. It was through this awakening that humans developed their abilities to counter various Mutated Beasts and reclaim lost territories in the ocean. All of this was closely tied to those mysterious lighthouses.
Of course, Lu Fei Fan had also heard that these lighthouses possessed many more extraordinary powers. Some even rumored that each Guardian Lighthouse housed a deity with boundless power.
Who knows if that's true? Such tales spread among people, yet no one knew how these lighthouses came into existence. Regardless, they had saved humanity, earning deep respect from many, including Lu Fei Fan himself.
As for more secrets regarding the Guardian Lighthouses, they were not meant for someone like Lu Fei Fan to know. Each lighthouse area was a restricted zone, off-limits to ordinary people, surrounded by tight military security.
There were reports of individuals who had trespassed into the Free Federation's restricted areas—the lighthouse zones—only to mysteriously vanish without a trace. From then on, people understood that these lighthouses represented true forbidden territories for ordinary individuals like Lu Fei Fan; unless one had a death wish, it was best to stay away.
However, it was precisely because of these lighthouses that humanity managed to survive in various ocean regions. Through the Flood Summit Conference, two national powers emerged: the Free Federation and the Oceanic Alliance. This allowed humanity to enter a rapid recovery phase, and this ocean was subsequently named "Order of the Sea" due to its stable national powers.
Of course, beyond the Order of the Sea lay even more perilous waters filled with dangers such as the Chaos Sea. There, not only did more ferocious monsters roam, but chaotic factions like the Pirate Alliance also thrived. Reports indicated that hellish conflicts erupted there regularly; it was a breeding ground for all kinds of evil and free-spirited factions.
Then there was Vortex Sea. It was said that not only did powerful Ocean Beasts inhabit those waters, but numerous islands filled with precious resources and countless treasures were scattered throughout. If one could brave an adventure there and strike it rich, they would never have to worry about money again for the rest of their life.
For Lu Fei Fan, the Free Federation seemed like an unattainable dream. However, the stable order of the Free Federation was composed of thousands of diverse islands, some spanning dozens of square kilometers while others were just a few. These islands were scattered across the same maritime region, with a total population nearing three hundred million.
The Free Federation Academy was established two hundred years ago with strong support from the Free Federation Council. It occupied an entire Star Sea Island, which, although less than ten square kilometers in size, was more than sufficient for the academy. More importantly, it had its own Guardian Lighthouse, guarded by a dedicated Lighthouse Guard, each member possessing extraordinary abilities as Fusers—though Lu Fei Fan had never seen one.
Two years ago, relying on his exceptional awakening talent, he would have undoubtedly passed the Aptitude Test and likely been selected into the Lighthouse Guard by Pandora's Box. Alas, a single incident of drowning had stripped him of all his abilities. What on earth had happened? Lu Fei Fan pondered bitterly.
The Free Federation Academy offered over a dozen academic disciplines and was one of the most prestigious institutions in the Free Federation. Almost every child aged fourteen or fifteen could enroll and choose their major. However, due to the Cataclysm that had transformed the world, human evolution had been affected; intelligence had accelerated, and children’s cognitive levels were significantly higher than before. Thus, it became commonplace for teenagers to enter university at such young ages.
Lu Fei Fan was somewhat of an anomaly; he entered school at twelve but due to his laziness and lack of focus, he was set to graduate at sixteen or even earlier. If he couldn’t graduate this year, it would mean he had spent an entire extra year in academic remediation compared to his peers. For someone his age, it was time to step into this harsh world.
Of course, his determination to graduate from the Free Federation Academy this year stemmed not only from wanting a stable job to ease his family's burden but also from a more significant decision he made quietly in his heart.
That was—to take part in the Unified Awakeners Examination once again!
He wanted to show those who had mocked him that Lu Fei Fan was not worthless.
Indeed, Lu Fei Fan intended to participate in the Fuser unified examination scheduled for six months later.
The Unified Awakeners Examination was a standardized assessment for awakened Empowerment individuals held annually without age restrictions.
Those who passed the Aptitude Test earned the title of qualified Fuser and became targets for recruitment by various factions, families, and even military groups.
In this world where Lu Fei Fan had reincarnated, Fusers were stronger than ordinary people and even soldiers. The state granted them numerous special privileges and benefits.
The Fuser possesses extraordinary abilities, capable of flying into the sea, stirring up storms, and potentially becoming a force stronger than an entire nation's military. Naturally, this makes them the greatest safeguard for a country or a city.
Lu Fei Fan was already well aware of the formidable existence of the Fuser. He had long aspired to become an official Fuser himself. From the numerous historical records he had studied in the academy, he certainly understood how Fusers came into being.
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