253: Power Decay

Shen Yuan's words were actually very clear: the Alliance already had a considerable understanding of Ability Users.

Having Tian Ming serve as an instructor was naturally for the purpose of further researching the ability enhancements among high-level Ability Users.

Tian Ming looked at Shen Yuan and said, "Since this research benefits both parties, why not do it?"

However, Shen Yuan did not agree with Tian Ming's view.

"On the surface, it's beneficial, but who can prove that this is mutual promotion and not an ability transfer? I've been with you long enough, haven't I? But why do I feel my ability is getting weaker and weaker, as if it's about to disappear?" Shen Yuan's expression darkened.

Tian Ming comforted her, "You're just temporarily like this. Didn't the Life Origins brain science expert also say that your condition will last for a period of time? Don't worry too much."

"Do you know? I'm afraid of holding you back, of not being able to help you. If my ability strength weakens further, then I'll just be a burden by your side."

Tian Ming smiled faintly, pinched Shen Yuan's cheek, and said with a laugh, "I don't care if you have abilities or not, because I am the strongest Ability User. Even if you become an ordinary person, I'll tie you to me and take you wherever I go."

Shen Yuan burst out laughing, raising her wrist to hit Tian Ming.

"Nonsense! I'm not a pendant. Wouldn't it look ugly if I were tied to you like that?"

Tian Ming grabbed Shen Yuan's wrist and pulled her towards him. "Don't think about those things. I plan to have you stay at the Beidu Alliance Base as a liaison between the Shelter and Beidu."

"Am I not your assistant? If I stay at the Beidu Base, what will you do?"

Tian Ming said seriously, "This base is safer and more technologically advanced. Moreover, it can use Red Crystal Cores to strengthen Ability Users. Your ability decay problem can be better resolved here. As for me, I'll help you get Red Crystal Cores. Once your ability stabilizes, I'll have someone else take over for you. How does that sound?"

Tian Ming was the clearest about the decline in Shen Yuan's ability strength. He had kept silent about it to spare her feelings.

Listening to Tian Ming's plan, a complex emotion welled up in Shen Yuan's heart. She was very touched by Tian Ming's care and concern for her. She lowered her head and remained silent for a while, then looked up into Tian Ming's eyes.

"I know you're doing this for my own good, but I just feel that ever since I returned from the Lawrence Family Laboratory, things have been a little different."

Tian Ming looked at the determination and worry in Shen Yuan's eyes, and his heart warmed. He reached out and gently stroked her hair.

"It's nothing. It's just Red Crystal Cores. It's not a big problem for me."

Shen Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Alright then, I'll listen to you."

...

Tian Ming found someone to communicate with. He was now a senior instructor of the Super Legion, so there was no obstacle to keeping Shen Yuan at the Beidu Base. He just mentioned it, and a dedicated person immediately made arrangements. Tian Ming also spoke to the professors at the Energy Research Institute about Shen Yuan's ability decline.

The scholars at the Institute also attached great importance to this and almost immediately set up a relevant project team to study the phenomenon of Shen Yuan's ability decline.

As a rare eight-element Superpower User, if Shen Yuan experienced ability decline, was there a possibility that other Ability Users would also enter a state of decline? This question was very important for the human faction. If Ability Users had a certain probability of ability decline, then the strength of the human side would suffer a great loss.

After settling Shen Yuan, Tian Ming first returned to the Shelter. As an instructor, he would have a nearly three-month intensive training period. The top-secret training materials were memorized in his mind.

A total of 50 people participated in the first batch of intensive training, mostly like Li Feng, who had recently acquired abilities.

Tian Ming's task as an instructor was to strengthen their abilities and, after completing the intensive training, to evaluate the trainees. The base would comprehensively assign these trained personnel based on Tian Ming's evaluation.

As for the curriculum requirements, the base only provided a reference for a regular course, but Tian Ming did not intend to adopt it. He decided to first assess the trainees' strength, then directly form these trainees into an Ability User team to hunt evolved Corpse Kings.

Classes? In Tian Ming's opinion, it was nonsense. The zombies' evolution speed was clearly accelerating; where was there so much time for them to slowly practice?

Sitting in the Shelter's office, Tian Ming wore a Super Legion instructor's uniform, which perfectly blended practicality and aesthetics. It was not only a symbol of identity but also a display of the Alliance's technological prowess.

The uniform was predominantly deep blue, with smooth lines and a simple design. The outer layer of the uniform was made of a special high-strength fabric that had an environment-adaptive function, capable of adjusting its color and temperature according to changes in the surrounding environment, ensuring the instructor's comfort in any environment while also providing camouflage.

The uniform's interior integrated various advanced technological devices. On the left side of the chest, a miniature display screen was embedded, which could display various information in real-time, including the instructor's identity, mission instructions, and trainee progress, allowing the instructor to stay updated on training dynamics at all times.

The right shoulder patch had a built-in communicator that could wirelessly connect to Tian Ming's earphones, enabling remote communication and maintaining close contact with the base no matter where he was.

The uniform's cuffs were also uniquely designed, with built-in miniature projectors that could project three-dimensional tactical models at any time, providing great convenience for the instructor in battle planning and commanding.

At the same time, the uniform's arm sections also embedded augmented reality technology, capable of real-time analysis of environmental threats, providing the instructor with the best tactical advice.

This Alliance instructor's uniform not only gave Tian Ming an imposing and handsome appearance but also showcased the Alliance's technological strength. Wearing it, Tian Ming was like a warrior from the future.

Which big boy doesn't like such clothes? Wearing this uniform, Tian Ming instantly felt a sense of vigor and heroism. Tian Ming replicated several sets of this uniform and had the Shelter's internal research institutions study them to see if similar equipment could be produced or if this technology could be applied to other clothing.

After all, no matter how strong the Alliance's technological strength, its resources were limited. Tian Ming was able to obtain such a uniform because he had very high authority as an instructor of the Super Legion.

However, the functions on the instructor's uniform were not suitable for ordinary soldiers, so some practical improvements were needed.

The office door opened, and Meng Xian walked in, carrying a brown backpack.

"Boss, the things you asked for are ready."

Tian Ming took the backpack and said, "Okay, I'm leaving. If anything comes up, just call me through the Alliance channel."

Meng Xian nodded and said, "Yes!"