[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-117":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starlight Professional",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2308777,4512,"Chapter 117: 117. Blue Star University (In Celebration of Master Ziwu Chuchen)","starlight-professional-chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>117. Chapter 117: Blue Star University (In Celebration of Master Ziwu Chuchen)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“2029… ranked eighth in the Federation…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Lingzhen wore goggles and still dressed like a cyberpunk tomboy, as if barely holding back a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh… everyone’s struggling. The Federation has too many geniuses—I’m only seventh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know nothing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jiantong suddenly swore: “The top six—four of them got in through research bonuses, direct admissions. They’re on the research track, completely different from us. Plus, there’s a mech genius whose invention was adopted by the Federation Academy, earning insane bonus points. Only one guy from Qilong Star—‘Gu Zhen’—made it to third place purely on merit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is… If you remove those five, you’d be third too. So you’re eyeing my second-place spot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing glanced sideways at Gu Jiantong: “But you’re in the Psychic Stream, I’m in the Martial Path. There’s no comparison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, Psychic abilities are too easy—let whoever likes them take it. I applied for the Martial Path too. My Martial-Psychic combo will surpass you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jiantong’s golden eyebrows seemed to burn with fierce battle intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not my match. Gu Zhen is!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing searched and immediately found the data: hailed as the top genius of Qilong Star, a Martial Path prodigy with no Psychic ability, who had broken through to Outer Scene before the college entrance exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A worthy opponent… too bad he doesn’t seem to be here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, scanning the crowd, and spotted Yin Huazhen instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young heir of Giant God Group smiled at him warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Zhen applied to Nine Swords Academy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Yuxiu said: “Nine Swords Academy’s Martial Path is extremely strong, especially its sword techniques, inheriting the unique ‘Sword Saint’ lineage. ‘Sword Autumn, the Martial God’ who once obliterated a star with a single blade teaches there… Gu Zhen uses swords—he’ll definitely go there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about you? Shouldn’t you be applying to Holy Armor University? After all, their mech program is the strongest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing looked at Zhong Yuxiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Both top-tier schools’ entrance exams don’t conflict, so I might as well try both…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Yuxiu’s coquettish tone made Fang Xing’s skin crawl: “Don’t conflict? I remember the journey from Blue Star to Holy Armor University’s realm takes a long time, doesn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My dad pulled some strings—I can take a private ship, hitch a ride through a Martial God’s wormhole. No problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Yuxiu waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Rich bastards…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing had nothing to say and fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, the gymnasium doors burst open and a group entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the crowd, Fang Xing spotted an acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Shentong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Qi Lingzhen nodded: “Since the last incident, I heard the Young Saint was criticized and returned to his alma mater to teach, lying low. The rumor seems true…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Wei Shentong could only take the last seat in this group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading the group was an elderly man in dark blue Zhongshan attire, with short silver-white hair, a refined appearance, and a gentle expression. He stepped onto the podium: “Students, welcome to Blue Star University. I am Vice Principal Nie Ying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Sheng Nie Ying?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Yuxiu covered her mouth: “I’ve never seen him in person before… This vice principal was once a Wu Shen. He fought a powerful Divine Son to the death, paid a heavy price to kill him, and suffered irreversible injuries that dropped him back to Wu Sheng. He’s been teaching here ever since…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone with clear admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Wu Sheng, Wu Shen, powerful mech master, Sword Saint, Divine Beast Tamer, and Ultimate Psychic in the Federation was a legendary figure, each with countless tales sung across every planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A former Wu Shen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing gazed at the elderly man on stage, his eyes holding a trace of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Nie Ying stepped aside and gestured forward a towering, two-and-a-half-meter-tall man whose entire body glowed golden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Situ Jin. I’ll explain the entrance exam rules…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Situ Jin spoke, the gymnasium floor split open and rose rows of virtual pods Fang Xing recognized instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are the Federation’s latest-model virtual pods. Within them, all professions below Golden Core—Martial Path realms, alchemist toxins, everything—can be simulated at 99.99% fidelity!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And they’re networked!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Situ Jin finished, Zhong Yuxiu’s eyes lit up: “Interplanetary networking? If so, that’s perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, no. It’s not a technical limitation—it’s the energy cost. Transmitting massive data across planets or star systems is too wasteful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Jin shook his head: “Currently, our virtual pods can link the entire Blue Star. Within the virtual world, you can connect with anyone on Blue Star and spar with them. We’ve also connected to Holy Armor University and Nine Swords Academy. Our students can freely interact with theirs. In the near future, the virtual reality network will keep upgrading, linking top-tier schools, ordinary schools, even every planet! And its capacity will grow—from below Golden Core, to above Golden Core, even Wu Sheng and Wu Shen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing couldn’t help feeling stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The virtual games he played on Chu Ying Star were made by a local company—far less immersive, and each city needed its own server, at high cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once this universe-spanning virtual reality system launched, it would catalyze and accelerate the Martial Path beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, worthy opponents are rare—and you risk injury in real combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the virtual reality network, none of that mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The entrance exam will take place inside the virtual pods. Each of you enter according to your name number.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Situ Jin finished, students rushed to find their pods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing found his own pod, labeled with his name, and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness. Coldness…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the same sensation as last time, his vision brightened—he stood in a breathtaking landscape of towering peaks. Each mountain soared into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atop each peak, it seemed, stood a series of combat platforms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Candidates for the Martial Path of this university, I am the proctor—Wei Shentong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shentong’s figure hovered through the air, his voice reaching every Martial Path candidate: “There are 198 candidates for our Martial Path. We are admitting 50. Therefore, we will select by platform combat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So only Martial Path candidates fight on platforms?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing scanned the surroundings—Qi Lingzhen and Zhong Yuxiu were absent. They must be undergoing Beast Tamer and Mech evaluations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a small pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he’d planned to beat Li Wei up—now that seemed unlikely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hope he gets into Blue Star University. Then there’ll be plenty of chances later!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jiantong was indeed here—he must have applied for the Martial Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Smart guy… knows that for Psychics, Martial willpower is the foundation of selfhood!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded inwardly, then looked back at Wei Shentong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, seeing this proctor again gave him a bad feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he remembered—he was on Blue Star, at Blue Star University, the most heavily guarded place on the planet. He must be overthinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei teacher… current virtual reality tech can only simulate up to Golden Core. So if you use Golden Core-level power, you’ll cause data overflow and lag, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jiantong also rose into the air, leveling his gaze at Wei Shentong: “What if I defeat the proctor? Can I get in directly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Want to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shentong’s eyes flashed with sharp light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not yet. When I reach full Outer Scene, I’ll challenge you in the virtual network.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Jiantong waved his hand: “Just start already. Save the best for last—I can’t wait to fight someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn… this Huangmei kid, half-assing the showboating. If you actually went for it, I’d respect your guts.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing rolled his eyes inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could tell—Gu Jiantong didn’t like Wei Shentong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably residual fallout from the last incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… the exam begins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shentong snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Fang Xing could react, he found himself standing atop a mountain platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him stood a muscular youth, clearly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ox Demon Realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s eyes hardened—Fang Xing saw a towering, bipedal demon ox, eyes blood-red, armored in iron, charging straight at him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial Realm assault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the youth moved—his bones cracked one after another, the sound growing louder until it thundered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-Class Martial Art—Thunderous Five-Strike Palm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing caught his wrist, revealing the youth’s stunned expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder you’re among the top Martial Path geniuses of the Federation. Fourth Realm, plus an S-Class technique. Not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s body shimmered with golden light, as if draped in a golden robe of jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this… fully perfected Dragon Elephant Art?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s face twisted with despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Fang Xing snapped his wrist and kicked upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s chest caved in, flying backward like a torn sack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantage of the virtual space: you could fight to the death without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the youth’s body vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of white light—before Fang Xing stood a timid girl: “Su Longyan from Huoyuan Star, please instruct me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clasped empty air with both hands, her left palm slightly turned, her right palm held back and concealed, exuding an inexplicable rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only defending, not attacking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh… even if you’ve noticed the gap between us, it’s still not enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing clenched his five fingers together; his entire body snapped like a taut bowstring, and the Half-Step Crushing Fist shot forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes glowed two points of golden light, like brilliant stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if heaven cracked and earth shattered, the Crushing Fist, driven by unyielding resolve, smashed through the girl’s Taiji defense and slammed straight into her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A corpse with a sunken face flew backward, vanishing midair…\u003C\u002Fp>",1610,"2026-06-20T11:03:20.053Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c07028ec71f72e56a40897f0a281d47afc2cb135d7a0938063fca86d53203015","starlight-professional-chapter-118","starlight-professional-chapter-116",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]