[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wasteland-s-only-king":3,"chapter-wasteland-s-only-king-wasteland-s-only-king-chapter-307":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wasteland's Only King",{"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},1594833,2061,"Chapter 307 - 63: Tense Scoring in the Star System Wasteland? Probationary Commander Ye Ye! The Big Shot, Tang Yunxuan! (2)","wasteland-s-only-king-chapter-307",307,"\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laya responded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked out of their home and boarded an unmanned flying car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down from the car at the fortress below, they could see a sea of people surging through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cheered with excitement, others beat their chests in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was brought on by the selection results of this assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh, whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unmanned flying cars streaked through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all heading toward the building at the heart of the fortress, symbolizing the highest authority and prestige—the Tower of the Sky, where the Lord resided!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the not-so-long journey, Laya held Ye Ye’s hand, unable to resist asking the question in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That phrase you kept saying—’Wo Cao’—what does it mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye was stunned for a moment, then reflexively said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s our national treasure of an expression, um... it means being surprised. You use it to show shock or admiration for something!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laya nodded, quietly memorizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye watched the fortress scenery outside the car, while Laya gazed affectionately at Ye Ye’s profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wo Cao, Ye Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m really Wo Cao, Ye Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laya began practicing, murmuring it softly to herself over and over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tower of the Sky, 17th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dawn Fortress developed to its current state, the various departments and agencies within were already well-established and fully systematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower of the Sky was where all these departments and agencies were headquartered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top of the tower was Lord Yu Jin’s private area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, it also served as the venue for Lord Yu Jin’s high-level meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high floors just below the summit mainly housed the Dawn Fortress leadership, especially accommodations for female leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, influential figures like Yin Yao, Neil, and Naiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the higher the floor, the higher the individual’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower of the Sky had a total of 1,001 floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the first floor, which served as the public affairs hall and was open to all subordinates, almost every other floor had entry permissions based on subordinate level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast majority of floors served as offices for various agencies and departments; even a Class I citizen had no right to enter without authorization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower of the Sky, plaza at the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye and Laya disembarked together from the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Identity verification!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guard holding a laser gun appeared before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Beep—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Verifying identity...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class I Subordinate: Ye Ye!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Access Permission: 17th Floor!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Verifying identity...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Class II Citizen: Laya!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Access Permission: No Special Access!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp mechanical voice issued from the holographic screen in front of the guard’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Ye Ye, then his gaze lingered briefly on Laya next to Ye Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Ye?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Permission for the 17th floor—so you’re probably one of the top candidates in this commander assessment, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can enter the 17th floor, but this lady...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’ll have to wait for you in the first-floor lobby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armed guard handled the matter strictly by the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye and Laya naturally had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Ya, wait for my good news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye and Laya parted ways in the first-floor lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye, led by a guard, headed to the special elevator straight to the 17th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laya, meanwhile, stayed in the lobby, quietly awaiting Ye Ye’s return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in the vast and nearly endless hall, it was already full—and continued to fill—with ’commander-escort’ types like Laya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All kinds of people, young and old, men and women, all craned their necks, awaiting good news about their loved ones, friends, or partners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have arrived: Tower of the Sky, F17!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp mechanical chime,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye took a deep breath and, guided by a guard, stepped out of the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, what came into Ye Ye’s view was a cavernous hall filled with science fiction ambiance, with countless holographic projections suspended mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A warship control room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, not only that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that a fortress cockpit too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye stared at the sight, his mind in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of those holographic projections was a simulation of a control room or cockpit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to become a candidate commander!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe, after some time spent training, he could actually step into the cockpit of his own warship or fortress!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a candidate commander too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you! I’m Ding Zhen, from Litang, Blue Star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was already crowded with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Ye Ye was still looking around, a young man had already come up to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, my name’s Ye Ye, also from Blue Star.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye was a bit surprised by Ding Zhen’s enthusiasm, but quickly responded in kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just knew you were from Blue Star like me; that’s why I came over to talk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Zhen laughed heartily and continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got here a bit earlier and figured out a few things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me show you around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the top figures are in the center of the hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we go now, we can still grab a spot up front!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Ding Zhen strode ahead to lead the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top figures?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye was curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Tang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Yin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And all the other super large fortress commanders—they’re all here today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Zhen didn’t look back as he explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye’s eyes widened slightly at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew all about these people, of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Commander Tang’s full name was Tang Yunxuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was originally a Y-01 medium-sized fortress commander under Lady Carol, the Supreme Corps Commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he commands the super large interstellar war fortress codenamed Z-1!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to what Ye Ye had seen on the Dawn intranet forums...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor had it that Commander Tang and Lord Yu Jin were friends back on Blue Star!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s true, then Tang Yunxuan’s background is simply off the charts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who in Dawn Fortress doesn’t know that Lord Yu Jin values relationships and loyalty above all else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might not be exactly \"one person rises, the whole family ascends,\" but anyone who had a good relationship with Lord Yu Jin now enjoys extraordinary privileges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Ye Ye himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason he could afford a spacious 300-square-meter home in the inner ring was because of Lord Yu Jin’s support—back in Laxi City, he’d once helped Lord Yu Jin out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other one, Commander Yin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His status and background are just as impressive as Tang Yunxuan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name is Yin Zhenzhong—he is Lady Yin Yao’s biological father!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also used to be a medium-sized fortress commander under Lady Carol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he too commands a super large interstellar war fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Yin Yao’s position in Dawn Fortress is arguably second to none except Lord Yu Jin; she’s right at the very top of the power pyramid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we really get to see these two figures today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trip alone is worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye was thrilled inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Ding Zhen, they squeezed through the crowd to the very center of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a high-tech stage had already been set up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than ten people sat solemnly on the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander Tang, Commander Yin...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye’s eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered, his eyes filled with curiosity and awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing the commander assessment was just the first step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he might go through training as a warship commander, and if he performed well, be promoted to fortress commander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he always stayed ahead of the pack, he might keep advancing, commanding even higher-level fortresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Medium-sized fortress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Large fortress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could ever command a fortress of that level, I could die with no regrets...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ye’s mind spun with thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even as Ding Zhen rattled off the names and backgrounds of the big shots on stage, Ye Ye barely heard a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time ticked by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp mechanical voice sounded out around the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four o’clock sharp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m glad not a single person is missing today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All those who passed this assessment are present!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onstage, a deep, magnetic male voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was none other than Tang Yunxuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a super large fortress Commander-in-Chief’s uniform—a man in his early twenties, but exuding unstoppable spirit and confidence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>halfway through his sentence, he paused slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous applause rolled through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On stage, Tang Yunxuan beamed brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his hands, glanced around, then continued slowly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Tang Yunxuan, on behalf of the Dawn Fortress Star System Army Group, welcome all candidate commanders to join us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the same time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m also here to announce the class and code of the warship or fortress assigned to each of you candidate commanders!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1483,"2026-06-06T09:25:00.978Z",1,"novelbin.me","d93ae8651cbcc2cc9e9e7f3472f18caab8b4e427381d5caf7f94bf3ea35d0606","wasteland-s-only-king-chapter-38","wasteland-s-only-king-chapter-37",370,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwasteland-s-only-king-cover.jpg"]