Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Wang Chen's life at the Imperial First Military Academy quickly settled into a routine.

And he became deeply immersed in it.

The Mecha Combat Department, although primarily focused on combat, clearly held exceedingly high standards for its students, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, mid-to-high-level talents.

Thus, Wang Chen's academic workload was incredibly heavy. In addition to the seven compulsory courses, he had also taken on three electives.

As a result, his daily schedule was packed to the brim.

At six o'clock in the morning, Wang Chen would wake up from his dorm bed, spend ten minutes taking care of his physical needs and hygiene, then five minutes eating breakfast, before heading out for training.

He always ran along the green corridor around the dormitory district, all the way to the largest artificial lake in the academy's inner area—Black Tortoise Lake.

After completing a lap around the lake, it would be half past seven.

At that time, Wang Chen would be found in a secluded natural forest devoid of surveillance and rarely frequented by others, breathing in the fresh air rich in oxygen while practicing the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method.

By nine o'clock, refreshed from a shower in his dorm and dressed in a clean uniform, Wang Chen appeared in the large lecture hall, attentively listening to the academy instructors' teachings.

The large lecture hall at the First Military Academy rivals the scale of a grand opera house, with circular seating arrangements that can accommodate thousands of students, and all the instructors were elite experts in their respective fields.

Their knowledge, thoughts, and philosophies deeply impacted Wang Chen, an outsider from another world!

Although the laws of the Starry Seas Realm were vastly different from those of the Cultivation World, with no hint of Spiritual Energy to be found and no possibility of cultivating Taoist Skills, even if Wang Chen mastered all of the knowledge in this world, it would have little utility upon returning to the Haotian Realm.

If it were another Descendant, they would certainly pursue their own ultimate strength.

But Wang Chen had his own ideas.

Personal strength was indeed extremely important, but learning the advanced knowledge of this world was by no means a waste of time and life.

Through studying, Wang Chen broadened his horizons, enhanced his knowledge, and deepened his understanding of the Starry Seas.

He believed that his current efforts would one day bring him rewards!

With this belief, Wang Chen transformed himself into a massive sponge, voraciously soaking up knowledge day after day.

However, amidst tens of thousands of new students, he was far from the most diligent.

The First Advanced Military Academy gathered over a hundred thousand of the Empire's outstanding young talents, and those who managed to gain admission to this academy were undeniably exceptional, with geniuses everywhere.

Compared to the noble children from Scholar Families with inherent advantages, the civilian students had a better grasp of the importance of hard work.

Entering the First Military Academy already signified a change in their fate, stepping into a higher social strata.

But it was by no means a permanent guarantee!

Because every semester, the academy eliminated a batch of underperforming students.

A few individuals failed to grasp the reality, losing their way and ultimately being removed.

More people, desperate to stay, pushed themselves to the extreme, competing fiercely.

In contrast, Wang Chen was nothing exceptional.

At least he hadn't reached the point of studying eighteen hours a day!

Even while diligently studying and training, Wang Chen always carved out time to visit the Exceptional Insight Club's community to maintain a presence and occasionally browse through materials he found interesting.

The Exceptional Insight Club community had its own independent library, whose database stored a vast amount of information, offering access to numerous resources not available on the public network.

Such as research and development on superpowers.

Over time, Wang Chen also got acquainted with more club members—the superpowered individuals of the academy.

As the saying goes, wherever there are people, there is a Martial World. Although the Exceptional Insight Club didn't have a large number of members, internal factions still existed; while they appeared united outwardly, conflicts were inevitable within.

People often resolved grievances by battling with superpowers in the training hall.

The club administrators adopted a lenient stance on these disputes, as long as no serious injuries were caused, they did not intervene.

And the solitary Wang Chen, who disliked stirring up trouble, logically should not have been involved in such conflicts.

Yet, around Wang Chen, there always seemed to be a little admirer.

Ming Mei.

Ever since the day she boldly confessed her feelings to Wang Chen, she had often appeared by his side, accompanying him in reading, dining, and training—to the envy of countless singles.

Ming Mei was not only popular within the Exceptional Insight Club but was also famed as one of the "department flowers" of the Mecha Department, consistently ranked among the top spots on some lists created by passionate fanboys.

A girl as youthful, attractive, and adorable as her unquestionably didn't lack competitors.

Yet Ming Mei clung to Wang Chen, even taking the initiative to pursue him, making many seethe with envy and jealousy!

Initially, Wang Chen thought it was just a fleeting infatuation on her part, thinking she'd cool off and give up after some time.

Who knew, after a month, Ming Mei showed no signs of backing down.

Moreover, she wasn't clingy or annoying; she was always well-behaved when at Wang Chen's side.

Wang Chen truly couldn't figure her out.

One day at the club library, he couldn't help but ask, "What do you even like about me?"

The looks of this body were merely average, his identity downright ordinary, even slightly below average—neither wealth nor status, hardly the ideal candidate for a romantic partner in most girls' eyes.

The only remarkable thing about Wang Chen was the impressive ability he displayed on his first day in the club.

But since then, he hadn't shown off or made a name for himself.

To young people who admire personal heroes and value individuality and freedom, Wang Chen came across as rather dull and old-fashioned.

Sitting beside him, Ming Mei giggled, displaying an "I've been waiting for you to ask that question" expression.

She affectionately clung to Wang Chen's arm, lightly resting her head on his shoulder, whispering, "Brother Chen, let me tell you a secret, but you mustn't tell anyone else, okay!"

Little temptress!

Wang Chen had to admit, he felt his heart flutter for a brief moment.

Ming Mei continued, "My ability isn't limited to premonition; besides that, I can sense who's strong and who's weak, even if they're very well-hidden—it won't escape me."

"And you're the strongest in the Exceptional Insight Club. In fact, among the first-year students, I haven't encountered anyone stronger than you!"

Wang Chen was stunned.

He knew Ming Mei's superpower was the ability to predict the future.

But only for three seconds in time.

Meaning she could foresee what would happen three seconds ahead.

This superpower was truly unique; though precognition is typically incredibly powerful, three seconds is just too short.

While it might be useful in combat, Ming Mei studied mecha design and didn't possess natural combat talent or advantages.

Furthermore, even with her three-second premonition, she could only use it two or three times a day.

Too weak.

But no one knew she also had a second superpower!

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