Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Zhang Xiongfei entered the arena, Zhang Xiongfei taunted, Zhang Xiongfei went berserk, Zhang Xiongfei charged in...

Zhang Xiongfei put out a "GG."

That sums up the audience's live commentary. Many didn't even catch how Wang Chen took him down. The so-called Exceptional Insight Club's top fighter was already sprawled on the floor.

Everyone exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.

Some quietly rewound the recordings they had just taken.

"I know you're unconvinced."

Wang Chen said to Zhang Xiongfei, who was lying on the ground, "If you want a rematch, make an appointment next time. This round is free, but if we fight again, you'll need to pay a consulting fee: ten thousand Star Currency for the first time, then twenty thousand, forty thousand, eighty thousand, doubling each time."

The crowd around them was speechless.

It's standard practice for students to pay tutors for private lessons outside of regular classes.

As long as it doesn't interfere with normal teaching hours, it's perfectly allowed.

But paying a consulting fee for sparring? That was something unheard of.

Yet no one dared to call Wang Chen unfair.

The reason was simple: Zhang Xiongfei hadn't even lasted a single round. If he wanted to pursue Wang Chen again, he had to pay the price. Otherwise, where would he find the face to continue bothering Wang Chen?

The disparity in their skill levels was simply too vast!

Wang Chen glanced around, smiled faintly, and said, "It doesn't matter who it is; as long as you're willing to pay in Star Currency, I can make time to guide you in combat techniques and swordsmanship."

Over the past three months, Wang Chen had been diligently studying the advanced knowledge of this world while also working hard to improve his body refinement and spiritual energy capabilities. The Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method was on the verge of breaking through to the third layer.

However, his demand for mutated biological materials was also increasing.

Previously, Wang Chen had been relying on the Starry Seas Arena to scrape by, but as his record improved and his reputation grew, the easy "winnings" from betting matches were dwindling—people weren't idiots.

Especially after he climbed into the Star Diamond rank, the number of gullible challengers sharply declined.

Wang Chen had no choice but to look for alternative income sources; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to sustain the expenses required for his body refinement.

He reached out and wrapped an arm around Ming Mei's slender waist, saying, "From now on, Ming Mei is my agent. If you have any needs in this regard, talk to her. Members of the Exceptional Insight Club get a 20% discount!"

The Exceptional Insight Club had only a few hundred members, and most of them were pacifists. People like Zhang Xiongfei, who enjoyed sparring and combat, were a minority and not the best cash cows.

But Wang Chen could use these individuals to spread his fame, build his persona, and carve out new financial pathways.

If there's no demand, create the demand—that was the very reason Wang Chen defeated Zhang Xiongfei in such a nearly humiliating fashion today.

Make a name for yourself, plant your banner, create your brand!

The young men and women of the Exceptional Insight Club were indeed all stunned.

Wang Chen was quite pleased with this and, with an arm wrapped around Ming Mei, left in high spirits.

Zhang Xiongfei was still lying on the ground, unable to get back up.

"Ah~"

Just as they exited the training gym, Ming Mei let out an excited squeal, "Big brother, you're amazing!"

Even if I live to be 300 years old, I'll always love a soft and sweet girl!

Wang Chen smiled slightly. "Just average."

Ming Mei couldn't help but ask, "Big brother, how did you do it?"

Everyone in the Exceptional Insight Club knew Zhang Xiongfei was strong. Before Wang Chen joined, he was the group's top fighter. He was also a member of several combat and swordsmanship clubs, quite well-known across the academy.

And yet, today, he became a joke.

Wang Chen replied matter-of-factly, "Simple. My superpower happens to counter his ability."

Wang Chen wasn't just making something up to satisfy Ming Mei. Zhang Xiongfei's power lay in enhancing his physique and strength, whereas Wang Chen's spiritual energy possessed an extremely high level of penetration and infiltration, capable of partially bypassing defenses in battle.

So, even though Zhang Xiongfei's physical defense rivaled combat armor, Wang Chen's spiritual energy was still able to reach his relatively vulnerable internal organs and inflict damage.

In addition, Wang Chen's combat techniques, experience, and knowledge utterly dwarfed his opponent's.

Zhang Xiongfei's loss was anything but undeserved.

After all, his opponent wasn't just an ordinary eighteen-year-old boy but a Nascent Soul True Immortal who had lived through multiple worlds!

As for these truths, Wang Chen saw no need to elaborate to Ming Mei.

Ming Mei didn't press for every detail. Instead, her eyes shimmered with admiration and affection as she looked at Wang Chen.

Wang Chen raised an eyebrow. "Come on, let's head to my dorm."

"Huh?"

Ming Mei gasped softly, her cheeks flushing a light pink.

This young girl hesitated for a moment, bit her lip, and said, "Big brother, let's go to my dorm instead."

Whatever she was imagining, her body began to heat up, and her waist seemed to grow softer with each passing second.

Wang Chen chuckled to himself. "Alright."

So the two of them took a hovercar to Ming Mei's dorm.

Of course, Ming Mei lived alone, but her dorm was clearly superior to Wang Chen's, both in size and amenities. It was like comparing a standard room to a business suite.

The enormous floor-to-ceiling window in her bedroom was particularly remarkable, offering a stunning view of the academy grounds that could enchant anyone who saw it.

After locking the door, Ming Mei appeared visibly nervous. "I-I'll go take a shower first."

Wang Chen: "Need some company?"

The girl froze. "Ah, uh, um."

Her final "um" was so faint that it was barely audible but completely unhesitant.

Wang Chen laughed heartily and pinched her cheek. "I'm just teasing you..."

He wasn't that impatient, and the best kind of romantic encounter should unfold naturally, not through sudden ambushes that leave no room for mental preparation.

But before Wang Chen could finish his sentence, Ming Mei dove into his arms, whispering softly, "Big brother, I'm willing!"

Wang Chen patted her silky hair, "I know, but I have something important to discuss with you."

Ming Mei looked up, surprised. "What is it?"

Wang Chen kissed her forehead to reassure her, then asked her earnestly, "Do you want to become stronger?"

Do you want to become stronger?

Wang Chen's question left the girl momentarily dazed, unable to answer immediately.

Wang Chen waited patiently for Ming Mei to gather her thoughts until she finally replied, "I do."

"That's good."

Wang Chen scooped her up and carried her directly to the bed in her bedroom. "Don't move—it might hurt a little, but just bear with it for a moment."

Ming Mei trembled nervously, like a helpless little bunny.

Wang Chen chuckled. Then he began his work!

In just a few minutes, this delicate and beautiful girl was drenched in sweat, her limbs twitching involuntarily. Her rosy cheeks were deeply flushed.

"Done."

Wang Chen withdrew his magical hands.

Lost in thought.

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