[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starlight-professional":3,"chapter-starlight-professional-starlight-professional-chapter-88":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},2308748,4512,"Chapter 88: 88. The Spaceship (In Honor of the Daoist Brother","starlight-professional-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>88. Chapter 88: The Spaceship (In Honor of the Daoist Brother’s Alliance Lord)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From space, this planet appeared with a brown planetary crust, surrounded by a shattered ring of debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above its orbit floated a cosmic fortress, like a colossal beast, looking down upon everything on the planet’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ships of various colors approached, their thrusters fading as their flames died out, like sailing vessels docking, lining up in rows to connect with the fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ships landed steadily; their cargo doors opened, releasing clouds of white vapor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing walked along the bridge, behind him the vast cosmos, beneath his feet a small asteroid, directly ahead a cosmic fortress a thousand times larger than the spaceship!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It truly makes one unconsciously feel one’s own insignificance…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured, following Teacher Xia Long to a plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plaza was enormous, already filled with many people—roughly tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most striking were the students, all dressed in uniforms, brimming with vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances, their eyes sharp with ambition and unyielding combat spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, their team instructors smiled, chatting with colleagues…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, opportunities to gather elites from over a hundred educational planets were rare—only a few times a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when they did occur, every teacher on an entire planet waited; not everyone got a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Long chatted merrily with a teacher who looked like a gorilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing ignored him, scanning the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, most of them were weaker than Song Jingang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But occasionally, a few stood out with exceptional presence and aura, catching his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, a blond Caucasian teenager from Baiji Star—half his body replaced with cybernetics, his muscles gleaming metallic, one eye swapped for a prosthetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cyberwarrior? Upgraded this much? Aren’t you afraid of cyber-psychosis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-mechanized blond student seemed to hear him; his prosthetic eye flared red, as if glaring at Fang Xing, then walked over: “Chief of Chu Ying Star—Fang Xing? Let’s get acquainted. I’m Luo Si from Baiji Star. I look forward to facing you in the exam…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned, revealing a slightly unhinged smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it. You’ll either kill me, or I’ll kill you, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing rolled his eyes. He loved this kind of mentally flawed weakling…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Si!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a burly man with a full beard and overly mature features approached—it was Song Jingang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Luo Si, eyes flickering with combat intent: “I’d also like to see what a cyberwarrior can do…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You look so old. You’re Song Jingang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si’s prosthetic eye flashed crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean old? I just matured a bit faster…” Song Jingang snapped defensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a strong wind swept through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A towering creature with blue-green skin, resembling an ancient pterosaur but with four fleshy wings, flew over Fang Xing and the others, landing on the open plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint pressure emanated from the beast, exerting suppression from a higher life tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A fourth-tier cosmic creature?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth tier was a dividing line: before it, warriors; after it, martial masters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cosmic creature was clearly not of the Puyu rank—it surpassed over ninety-nine percent of the examinees on the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slender figure descended from the pterosaur’s back—a tall, slender girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore windproof goggles, a leather jacket, short hair, dressed like an ancient pilot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Qi Lingzhen from Youlin Star! A beast-taming prodigy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang whispered to Fang Xing: Outside their home planet, students from the same world shared a bond—they could support each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if competition arose, he’d still never give Fang Xing an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To subdue a beast rivaling fourth-tier power at just Puyu rank? Truly impressive…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing commented coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For some reason, hearing your condescending remarks always makes me want to punch you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang grumbled beside him: “Breaking through fast doesn’t make you special…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing didn’t answer, lifting his chin slightly and pointing at the examinees on the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, most of them were second or third tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the prodigies from Youlin Star were no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, breaking through fast really is impressive… but I’ll catch up to you soon.” Song Jingang clenched his teeth—he simply couldn’t fathom how Fang Xing advanced so rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially his realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without sufficient killing and combat, without high-tier resources, how could he break through so fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still a natural human, born into wealth, awakened the ‘Jin Gang Ti’ ability, received investment from all sides—and still only third tier. Fang Xing was a bio-engineered outcast, yet now he was fourth tier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang naturally didn’t know Fang Xing was cheating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing glanced around, silently nodding: ‘Indeed, my strategy was correct… Breaking through to fourth tier early means I can now crush over ninety-nine percent of these examinees just by realm alone…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through fast is also talent and strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Qi Lingzhen arrived, another girl descended from high above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a set of bright silver external metal exoskeleton, her metal combat boots spewing flames as she landed steadily beside Qi Lingzhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Zhong Yuxiu, a mecha prodigy—rumored to have designed fourth-tier exoskeleton armor alone at a young age…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Si stared at Zhong Yuxiu, forgetting Song Jingang’s provocation entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyberwarriors and mecha engineers were naturally rivals—accusing each other of taking the wrong path was normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many cosmic talents there are…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhong Yuxiu’s youthful face, Fang Xing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This exam should be interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This year’s Youlin Star sophomores are the best in a decade: besides beast-tamer Qi Lingzhen and mecha engineer Zhong Yuxiu, there’s also the ‘alchemist’ Li Wei, and the most terrifying one—Gu Jian Tong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang sighed: “Li Wei I can handle, but Gu Jian Tong… I really have no confidence…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, you don’t lack confidence—you’re doomed to lose,” Luo Si cut in: “Your martial tier and ability rank can’t match his. What are you going to fight with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang’s face flushed red, but he stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Luo Si spoke the truth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing scanned the crowd, following Song Jingang’s guidance to find Li Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This student, pursuing the fringe path of ‘alchemist,’ had blood-red long hair, wore a black robe, and huddled in a corner, appearing reclusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Gu Jian Tong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heard he’s arrogant… probably showing up last?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang answered uncertainly: “Compared to Gu Jian Tong, I’d rather meet Director Wei!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wei, known as the ‘Little Martial Saint,’ was a Jin Dan Ninth Revolutions, Grand Jin Gang master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His physique was even stronger than the pinnacle of ‘Jin Gang Ti!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, Director Wei was Song Jingang’s future goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Jin Gang Ti ability gave him a huge advantage at Jin Gang stage; if he learned a hardening martial art like Long Xiang Jin Gang Bu Huai Shen Tong, he’d have a strong chance of pushing his Jin Dan to eighth or even ninth revolution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Martial Saint…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing murmured, feeling the weight of the title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though martial arts were humble, though expendable… at the level of Martial Saint or Martial God, they were no less than other evolutionary paths—equally capable of standing atop the Blue Star Federation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, a flash of golden light appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and saw a student with long hair, eyebrows like burning golden flames, descending slowly from the sky with an arrogant posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Jian Tong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief of Youlin Star! He’s here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other students and instructors stirred: “He’s already virtually guaranteed first place in the Hundred Star Exam—this is just a formality…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? He’s not a martial artist—how is he flying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Jingang was startled: “Has his ‘Light Transformation’ ability been developed this far?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its later stages, Light Transformation could indeed enable flight—and at extreme speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a state shouldn’t occur until after the fourth tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not an ability—it’s martial arts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing’s expression grew serious: “That Huang Mei kid seems to have mastered a martial art of ‘Light Intention’—and deeply so, even reaching the stage of a nascent domain… Using the power of this nascent domain, combined with his ability, he can fly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does inner scenery manifest as outer scenery? How does spirit influence matter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, through the channel of domain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any realm, when deeply cultivated, will ultimately ascend into a \"Domain\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take Xia Long—he clearly comprehended an aura related to lightning and thunder, and later formed a Lightning-Thunder Domain, within which he can unleash wind and thunder with his bare body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent, A Xing, your insight is sharp. Seeing this proves your martial path has made great progress…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Long strode forward, gazing at Fang Xing with a hint of admiration and emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected this student, after breaking through the Courage Realm, showed not the slightest sign of stagnation—still pressing forward with fierce determination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing, of course, simply smiled it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his proficiency continuously rose, his understanding of aura power deepened steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his estimate, by the next stage, obtaining a Domain would be no great challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a rudimentary Domain like Gu Jian Tong’s—but a true Domain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would mean he had obtained the key to entering the Fifth Martial Realm—Outer Scenery!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Martial path and psychic ability combined? That’s cheating…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Fang Xing had to strongly condemn Gu Jian Tong’s behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a grounded martial artist, he simply couldn’t stand those who loved to hover in the air and show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were another world, he’d definitely slap on a “Flight Talisman,” soar up, and teach Gu Jian Tong how to be a proper person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, cough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Song Jingang beside him felt his cheeks burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself followed a path nearly identical to Gu Jian Tong’s—combining psychic ability and martial path, mutually reinforcing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? He has an advantage—can’t you let him use it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Long glared: “Psychic ability is equivalent to bodily divine arts. Many are highly compatible with martial arts… Some psychic pioneers have even created ‘Yi-Wu,’ fully integrating psychic ability into martial arts, achieving power far exceeding ordinary S-rank martial techniques!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Blue Star Federation values results above all. As long as it benefits the Federation, humanity, and the grand struggle against extraterrestrial demons, any experiment is acceptable… Even orthodox Martial Saints and Martial Gods don’t fight extraterrestrial demons bare-handed—many ride mechs. Why can’t martial arts merge with mech pilots?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher is right—I was shallow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing quickly offered a sincere apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as long as strength increases, and everything serves me, no path should be discriminated against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Long’s words gave him profound inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to think of it, I have an advantage too—the accumulated cultivation of countless years from another great world…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I could integrate it into my martial path and forge a ‘Immortal-Martial Path,’ it might prove equally promising!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A concept gradually took shape in Fang Xing’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Star Federation embraced diversity, hungry for all external nourishment—precisely because it excelled at absorbing alien technologies that enabled it to reach this point in such a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I possess this talent and these resources, I must have the courage to establish my own school within martial arts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To forge the ‘Immortal-Martial’ path… first, I must solve the problem of the spiritual root…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing pondered silently, frowning: “Sigh… Is it really just because my realm is too low? I can’t think of any solution… But even if I carve out a small side path within the martial framework, I’d at least need a Golden Core… Does this Immortal-Martial path mean I must wait until I reach martial Golden Core before I can slowly explore it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, footsteps approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap. Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of military boots striking the square echoed, each step like a hammer on the hearts of tens of thousands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square, previously noisy with excitement over Gu Jian Tong’s arrival, fell utterly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside and out, only those footsteps remained audible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing turned to see a figure astonishingly young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to be in his early twenties, face resolute, clad in a Federation uniform, each step precisely measured—as if calibrated by a ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Martial Saint” Wei Shentong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Xing instantly realized: such a commanding presence, even surpassing Lu Guangming, could belong only to the legendary chief examiner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Students, hello!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shentong stepped onto the square, a massive shadow over ten meters tall appearing behind him, his voice reaching every student perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third round of the Hundred-Star Examination is about to begin… Currently, ten thousand candidates are participating—all present…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze, like two brilliant stars, swept over everyone present: “I must warn you—this exam is a live combat trial, extremely dangerous. The Federation has a death quota… If you’re afraid now, you may withdraw.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several minutes, not a single student stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! This is the true seed of martial arts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shentong nodded in satisfaction; behind him, the projection shifted, revealing a full view of a planet: “Test Planet 073… is an excellent venue. But this time, it differs from before. You’ve probably heard of the ‘Secret Realm’? This time, your exam will take place within the Secret Realm of the test planet…”\u003C\u002Fp>",2195,"2026-06-20T11:03:20.053Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","56a4c6188b2d4bc4e0e7f82872271b3086c6bcc2091385b72ce456c6aba84f92","starlight-professional-chapter-89","starlight-professional-chapter-87",726,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarlight-professional-cover.jpg"]