Maoshi Star was not far from Capital Star. It was the kind of colony star that, under the brilliance of Capital Star, could easily go unnoticed.

The Wuning Cult didn't dare place their generators on Capital Star. If anything went wrong and endangered Capital Star, they would face dire consequences they couldn't afford.

Yet, they didn't dare hide too far away either. This location was convenient for the Bureau of Mystic Security to monitor—a testament to their cowardly yet meticulous planning.

Chen Gu was also in a quandary. His current status made it difficult for him to leave Capital Star freely.

Just as he was pondering how to depart Capital Star unnoticed, his personal account suddenly went DING-DONG!

Chen Gu opened it. To his surprise, it was a message from the Tiangong Military Division—or, to be exact, from the Huai Shan Branch School.

Upon opening it, Chen Gu was quite astonished. Report early? Military training?

The tradition of military training for college freshmen had originally been abolished. Colleges could decide whether or not to conduct military training for new students based on their own circumstances.

However, after the great war with the Alien Insect Race began, military training was quickly reinstated by administrative decree.

But military training usually took place after the school term started. The Huai Shan Branch School had only a few freshmen, so why were they being summoned for an early assembly to begin military training?

Nevertheless, the email's wording was very stringent. It demanded all students report to the school within three days. If anyone faced difficulties, the school could offer assistance; students were told they could communicate with the school via email.

Chen Gu, of course, had no difficulties. He was incredibly curious about this Huai Shan Branch School and couldn't wait to see what it was like.

So, after receiving the email, he temporarily set aside his current tasks and drove straight to the address provided.

The Tiangong Military Division was located in Capital Star's most prime area, yet the address in the email led to a very remote place.

Capital Star's development had reached a very advanced stage, extending several layers underground where countless 'capital drifters' struggled to survive in subterranean spaces.

However, the Confederation had laws stipulating that at least thirty percent of a colony star's natural environment must be preserved.

Capital Star had adhered to this precisely, preserving exactly that thirty percent—not even a tenth of a percent more.

And as it happened, the address for the Huai Shan Branch School was located within this preserved thirty percent: an undeveloped, purely natural area.

Capital Star was an ideal planet for colonization, its natural environment even surpassing that of the mother planet. Chen Gu drove his maglev car for two hours, leaving the bustling urban sprawl and entering a lush, primeval forest.

Wild beasts frequented this area, but those posing a real threat had long been cleared out. Chen Gu enjoyed the scenery along the way, though he was also preoccupied with his advancement to the Third Energy Level. After another hour, he entered a valley.

There, at the address provided in the email, stood a complex of ancient-looking buildings. Red bricks, green tiles, and 'palaces' and 'pavilions' with high, upturned eaves were constructed on rammed earth platforms.

This place? Chen Gu was somewhat astonished. He parked his car. After he got out, a robot came to escort him, leading him into a building. Inside, a robust, middle-aged man sat behind a wooden desk, looking at something on the Star Web. Chen Gu's appearance evidently surprised him.

"A new student?"

Chen Gu nodded. "Chen Gu."

The robust middle-aged man's eyes lit up. "The kid who got full marks in the physical ability test? Come on, follow me to the tempering field first. Let me see what level this top scorer is at!"

Chen Gu was exasperated. From a nearby doorway, a slender, coldly beautiful woman emerged. She said indifferently, "Teacher Li, you already have four violations. One more, and you'll be punished with a stint in the Samsara Prison."

Teacher Li clearly struggled, weighing the pleasure of 'testing the top scorer' against the agony of the Samsara Prison as he contemplated his choice.

Ignoring Teacher Li, the cold beauty stepped towards Chen Gu, sizing him up from head to toe.

Chen Gu felt a profound discomfort, as if a venomous snake were slowly gliding over his entire body, its forked tongue licking every part of him.

Chen Gu was absolutely certain this woman was a Professional, scrutinizing him with her unique Professional abilities.

What kind of bizarre place is this Huai Shan Branch School? None of the teachers seem normal, Chen Gu silently grumbled. Outwardly, however, he maintained his composure, facing the cold female teacher's scrutiny with equanimity.

"Not bad," the cold female teacher commented coolly. With a swipe of her hand, a holographic page appeared. She glanced at it. "The first to report gets a school reward."

Chen Gu was taken aback. There are rewards for this too? The rewards at this branch school seem rather arbitrary.

The cold female teacher swiped her hand again. Chen Gu saw his student file being created. Then, with a sound like Gold Coins clattering, his student account was credited with three academic points.

Chen Gu immediately understood this was the reward. It seemed the academic points here were quite similar to the merit values at the Bureau of Mystic Security.

Then, the cold female teacher glanced at him again. "So, are you interested in going to the tempering field with Teacher Li? If you can beat him, there's a reward of a full twenty academic points."

No matter how he heard it, this sounded like she was fanning the flames, Chen Gu thought. He weighed his options. The reward was generous, but greater rewards often meant greater risks.

He looked at Teacher Li, the robust middle-aged man, whose face was alight with eagerness. If a new student accepted the challenge, it wouldn't be coercion, meaning no trip to the Samsara Prison for him.

Chen Gu quietly activated Mind Belief. A strong premonition made his heart pound wildly! With a polite smile, he refused, "One should respect one's teachers and honor their teachings. So, no thank you."

Teacher Li looked hugely disappointed. The cold female teacher simply waved her hand at Chen Gu. "Alright, go to your dormitory."

"And then?" Chen Gu asked.

"Wait."

The guide robot approached again to lead Chen Gu away. He wanted to ask more about the school, but both teachers had expressions that clearly said, 'Just leave.' Chen Gu had no choice but to go.

The facilities at the Huai Shan Branch School seemed excellent. Just as Chen Gu stepped out, he saw a maglev car racing over at top speed. When it landed, a chubby boy leaped out, exclaiming, "Haha, I must be the first! Those three academic points are mine!"

Then he saw Chen Gu and froze. "You… you stole my three academic points!"

Chen Gu pursed his lips, ignored him, and continued following the guide robot. The chubby boy chased after him. Four more maglev cars descended swiftly. Several men in black hurried over, led by an older man who pleaded earnestly, "Young Master, this isn't home. We mustn't cause any trouble here!"

But as these people neared the school buildings, they suddenly crashed into an invisible barrier and were flung back. THUD.

The cold female teacher's voice sounded faintly, "Non-students of this school are not permitted entry."

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