Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Seven days later, at Starlight Building.

Starlight Building, also known as Starlight Tower, is the tallest structure within the Imperial First Military Academy, with its main building reaching a height of 1300 meters and comprising 472 floors in total.

However, it is not the tallest building on Taiwu Star, not even making it into the top ten!

Nonetheless, Starlight Building is a landmark of the First Military Academy, especially with the massive Holy Light Emblem perched atop the tower, which radiates billions of beams of light at night.

It can be seen from hundreds of kilometers away!

The building is actually a luxurious super hotel, with the main and annex buildings together offering over ten thousand rooms to accommodate visiting guests.

Holding the invitation, Wang Chen took the magnetic levitation high-speed elevator to the grand banquet hall located at the top floor of Starlight Building.

When he arrived at the hall, it was already bustling with guests.

Well-dressed young men and women were gathered in small groups, holding champagne and engaging in lively conversations, presenting a vibrant scene of high society.

Wang Chen handed the invitation to the usher at the door, then entered this circle of fame and fortune accompanied by Tang Mo.

Tonight, Tang Mo wore a deep purple evening gown and had applied an exquisite makeup, looking noticeably more attractive and graceful than usual.

She caught quite a bit of attention right as she entered.

The guests in the banquet hall were mostly students from the First Military Academy, and many of them carried the unique demeanor of nobility, among whom attractive men and women were a common sight.

Even among these people, Tang Mo stood out quite prominently.

In contrast, Wang Chen, whose appearance and attire were rather ordinary, was completely overshadowed as a mere companion.

If he had been in his original state, he might have felt nervous and timid in such a scenario.

But Wang Chen was not someone to be deterred by such situations, for him, this was nothing at all, and it wouldn't cause the slightest ripple in his heart.

Summoning a waiter carrying drinks, Wang Chen got a glass of champagne for himself and Tang Mo, then moved to the large floor-to-ceiling window to admire the academy's scenery under the night sky.

Tang Mo glanced around and whispered, "Zhao Rongcheng isn't here."

"Doesn't matter."

Wang Chen took a sip of the champagne and with a smile said, "He will come to find me."

Standing strong with no desire, no matter how famous or high-ranking Zhao Rongcheng was, Wang Chen had nothing he needed from him, so there was no need to eagerly approach and lower his own status in vain.

On the contrary, Zhao Rongcheng sending Wang Chen this invitation certainly wasn't done out of sheer boredom.

Right now, what interested Wang Chen most was not this direct descendant from the Duke's family, but the array of buffet tables laid out in the banquet hall.

These tables were laden with a dazzling variety of foods, each crafted with exquisite skill and looking utterly tantalizing.

Moreover, Wang Chen could immediately tell that many dishes were made using mutated creatures as the main ingredients.

Since he was here, he definitely needed to fill his stomach!

So, Wang Chen grabbed a plate and picked some dishes that looked appealing to share and taste with Tang Mo.

At first, Tang Mo felt a bit embarrassed, given that few guests present were actually eating.

But upon seeing Wang Chen eating with relish, she decided to dive in as well.

"These grilled ribs are good."

Wang Chen placed a piece of herb-crusted grilled rib on Tang Mo's plate with a strong recommendation.

The dish was made from some mutated creature, and not only was the meat incredibly delicious, it also contained abundant life energy, a bite of which brought immense satisfaction.

Wang Chen had previously bought many mutant creature ingredients, and none could compare to this.

The price must be exorbitant.

Tang Mo cut a piece and tried it, saying with a smile, "Indeed very tasty."

Wang Chen grinned and said, "If you like, have more."

"Wang Chen, you really treat this place as a buffet restaurant, huh?"

Just then, an annoying voice suddenly reached their ears, "Have you never had such gourmet food before?"

Wang Chen sighed, put down the knife and fork, and turned to face Jaster, who had somehow appeared out of nowhere.

This relentless character seemed to have an irreconcilable enmity with Wang Chen, spewing sarcastic words, his eyes flashing with malice, presenting a typical petty villain demeanor.

His voice was quite loud, drawing the attention of many around them.

Some were curious, some surprised, some watching for amusement, and others gloating.

After Jaster finished his venomous words, Wang Chen slowly said, "Jaster, in this world, only love and food are not to be missed. You fail to understand love and food. I can forgive your ignorance, but you should learn to conceal it."

As soon as he finished speaking, laughter erupted nearby.

Wang Chen's retort to Jaster contained no foul words, but its sarcasm was exceptionally sharp.

It directly stripped the dignity from this noble scion and cast it to the ground to be trampled.

A few guests' laughter was particularly piercing.

If Jaster had authority, prestige, or good connections, then these noble scions present would undoubtedly unite to exclude this outsider Wang Chen.

But alas, many couldn't stand the sight of him!

Jaster's face flushed instantly red, unable to restrain himself from clenching his fists, ready to act on the spot.

Yet Wang Chen's fierce gaze suddenly swept over, causing him to shudder involuntarily, generating a sense of fear, and his boundless anger was extinguished by an icy splash of water.

Jaster instinctively took a step back.

Which drew even more contemptuous glances.

He first provoked, then was forcefully countered by Wang Chen, and now seemed afraid?

Truly a disgrace to the nobility!

"In this world, only love and food are not to be missed. That statement is truly well said!"

A clear voice reached everyone's ears, instantly capturing their full attention.

A young man dressed in a black tailcoat walked over with a smile, saying, "Junior Wang Chen, it's surprising that you not only possess exceptional martial arts talent but also have literary brilliance."

"Senior Zhao, you flatter me."

Wang Chen stood up and smiled, "I read this phrase in a book, found it profoundly true, so I've always remembered it."

Judging by his demeanor and the reactions from those around, his identity was self-evident!

Duke's son Zhao Rongcheng!

"Indeed very true."

Zhao Rongcheng nodded, then raised his glass towards the surrounding guests, "And please, do not miss out on the delicious food!"

Everyone laughed heartily, raising their glasses together, restoring the lively and joyous atmosphere.

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