[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-55":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},2308715,4512,"Chapter 55: Golden Core Principal","starlight-professional-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>What a long night it was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing by his window, watching the neighborhood outside grow noisy and the dawn’s light break, Fang Xing sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted to grow strong in peace—why did he keep running into all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Ding!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Jing Xia’s message arrived, containing a file labeled ‘Destroy After Reading.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this was a one-time file that would erase itself after viewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even the most surface-level information carries this level of secrecy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing nodded, just as he was about to open it—Jing Xia’s second message came through: ‘Guo Peipei was silenced during transport!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Silenced?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s pupils contracted slightly; unconsciously, he echoed Jing Xia’s catchphrase: ‘Are the Prevention Bureau all useless? How could they let this happen? Or has it already been corrupted?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell silent for a moment, then began reviewing Jing Xia’s files:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Star Astrology Society, worships the extraterrestrial demon god ‘Star Devourer·Kegutulemu’… damn it, even dead Dominators still have followers?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing was speechless, continuing to read: ‘They believe the Great One Kegutulemu has not died, merely slumbering in a special form, and seek to ‘awaken’ Him through various means…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Star Association, suspected branch of the Star Astrology Society; followers often appear as astronomy enthusiasts…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Blood Descent Sect, skilled in various blood arts, human modification, and biochemical viruses… believes blood is the source of life, worships a demon god codenamed ‘Endless Blood Sea,’ and holds that all life originated from the Blood Sea…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Chaos Association, worships a demon god named ‘Lord of Entropy,’ believes order is temporary and chaos eternal, and delights in creating disorder…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Disciple Society worships a demon god linked to the concept of the 'Gate,' codenamed 'Void Gate,' whose members are elusive and prefer recruiting among biohumans; they teach that the 'Void Gate' has a thousand faces and myriad forms; research suggests the two other demon gods, 'Mysterious Gate of the Mother' and 'Mysterious Lord,' may be one and the same as the 'Void Gate.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Xia’s message was brief, yet included dozens of demonic organizations, each deeply mysterious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And many more are hidden—even the Federation can’t catch their traces…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Among these extraterrestrial demon gods, which one triggered the massive surge in human psychic awakening? Or perhaps not them—but some other unknown entity? Or maybe it’s just a normal cosmic phenomenon?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After silently reflecting, Fang Xing made himself breakfast, ate calmly, and prepared for school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he’d just destroyed a cult base last night, he was still a high school student who needed to attend class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the atmosphere had grown tense lately—no need to go to Qinglin Market anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thrill of watching chaos only works if the blood doesn’t splash on you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The market is bound to descend into chaos for a while, and someone is surely trying to find the one who killed Chen Yi—to see what he took from Chen Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Fang Xing decided to play it safe again; before fleeing, he’d already stocked up on enough supplies for his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the riverbank path, Fang Xing did not encounter Jing Xia this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After such a grave incident—a prisoner silenced—this dog-walking beauty probably had her hands full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the school gate, Fang Xing met Liu Wei: ‘Ah Wei… coming to class?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He greeted him politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, your neighborhood was pretty chaotic last night…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wei said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, caught a cultist…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing nodded; the two entered the school together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they entered, Xia Long came toward them: ‘You two are just in time—the principal wants to see you!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s eyes lit up: ‘Did the scholarship finally come through?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Exactly. This time, not just you two—also Gu Yun from first year, and Bai Lianyi… come with me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Long waved and walked ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing followed Xia Long all the way to the principal’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, after two years as a student, this was his first time stepping inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In my past life, people said university professors were the highest level of mentorship you’d ever meet… seems not wrong.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘In this world, even a high school principal is a formidable figure…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Fang Xing mentally grumbled, he recalled the principal’s information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huying Star was a planet focused on education; every high school principal formed the Supreme Council, steering the entire planet’s policies and direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal of Yucai High, ‘Lu Guangming,’ was a Martial Dao sixth-stage, ‘Martial Golden Core’ powerhouse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Guangming looked like an ordinary middle-aged man, slightly bald, and upon seeing Xia Long and Fang Xing and the others, he smiled faintly: ‘Teacher Xia Long, you may leave. Let me spend some time with our top students… come, come, Student Liu, Student Fang, please sit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniably, as a Martial Dao powerhouse, this principal had none of the aura of a warrior—he resembled more a dedicated educator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the office sofa sat two others: Gu Yun and Bai Lianyi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing thanked Liu Wei and sat beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Our school suffers… this year’s senior class looks like it’ll be wiped out—none will get into university. All our hopes rest on you four.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Guangming looked at the four with sincere earnestness: ‘The school will award you all top-tier scholarships: one million star credits per semester. I hope you’ll continue striving, bringing honor to our school…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘One million per semester? Can’t even buy a laser pistol on the black market…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing mentally grumbled, but knew it was still a massive sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, barely enough to buy an apartment in Xingfu Huayuan Community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But Yucai High’s college admission rate is pretty dismal… wait, Gu Yun was recruited as a top student—so now, among all of grade eleven, only three university prospects, all clustered in Class Two? Isn’t that too obvious?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing suddenly realized a possibility—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, meeting Lu Guangming’s gentle gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal smiled at him warmly, kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Xing’s heart stirred: ‘Is this an inspection? Directly by a Martial Golden Core powerhouse?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was no demon worshiper—his conscience was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Alright, if you have any problems with your studies or life, come find me…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After warmly chatting with the four students, Lu Guangming began to dismiss them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing and the others bowed politely and exited, closing the office door behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lu Guangming sink into his leather armchair, cradling his thermos filled with goji berries: ‘People really must accept aging… looking at these young people makes me feel another year older—time flies, beauty fades… oh right, I can live five hundred years—never mind.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his desk, a half-body hologram suddenly appeared—a stylish, beautiful woman: ‘Lu Guangming… what’s the inspection result?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of serious business, Lu Guangming’s expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set down the thermos, thought for a moment, then replied gravely: ‘Gu Yun was recruited by me personally—absolutely no issue… besides, those three from Class Two of grade eleven also seem fine…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Seem?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman was displeased with Lu Guangming’s vagueness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Sigh, I’m just a humble Martial Golden Core—not a Martial Saint or Martial God—how can I guarantee I won’t miss something?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Guangming exhaled slowly: ‘If I must say, Liu Wei might be the biggest concern… after all, you and I both know natural evolution of psychic abilities is nonsense—every psychic’s emergence is tied to some extraterrestrial demon god!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But we must uphold the Federation’s laws—we can’t arrest someone just for awakening a psychic ability… that would demoralize our own people,’ the woman said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So I’ll keep an eye on them… besides, isn’t the Prevention Bureau watching this side too?’ Lu Guangming lifted his thermos and took another sip, relaxing into his chair: ‘With you watching, old Lu can afford to slack off occasionally…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never expected it’d be a top-tier scholarship…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out of the office, Bai Lianyi spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, now we won’t have to worry too much about living expenses or nutrition costs for the semester.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Fang Xing mentally cursed the Federation’s stinginess, his face showed genuine delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah… I was about to start fighting in underground rings.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wei added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial cultivators advanced far faster than Dao cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Qi Condensation cultivator might spend years just advancing one layer in their foundational technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some might be stuck for years, even decades, at the early or mid-Qi Condensation stage—or struggle to break through to late Qi Condensation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In comparison, martial cultivators advanced much faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least half of Yucai High’s students broke through to Martial Stage Two by graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they entered university, their success rate in becoming certified professionals neared one hundred percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With sufficient resources, they could surge forward without difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Liu Wei say he’d consider underground fighting, Fang Xing glanced sideways at his old playmate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If you’re truly short on cash, why not be my sparring partner?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yun looked at Liu Wei, a spark of combat intent in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn’t expected the two random targets she’d picked years ago would turn out to be such gifted students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—Liu Wei was merely lucky, his psychic ability exploding overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing, who had mastered the Ghost God Blade without a teacher, was the true genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, her gaze toward Fang Xing grew warmer: ‘I’m off to class… and remember your internship!’\u003C\u002Fp>",1547,"2026-06-20T11:03:20.053Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","681838f632f4e8f0243757ddf698d16adf725065e42910bb4084fce53959cc0e","starlight-professional-chapter-56","starlight-professional-chapter-54",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]