Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1202: Star Sea (7)

After finishing the morning class, Wang Chen had just stepped out of the Martial Arts Hall when he received a video call from Gao Jing.

His friend from the past wore an astonished expression and asked, "Lu Yuan, did you have a falling out with Mu Yu?"

"That’s right."

Wang Chen answered calmly, "She asked to borrow 2,000 Star Currency from me, but I only have 300 in my account. Also, I calculated—over the past three years, I’ve lent her more than 28,000. She hasn’t repaid a single dime!"

Gao Jing was momentarily at a loss for words.

He was perfectly aware of Lu Yuan’s personality.

If this wasn’t the moment he had completely given up, his reaction wouldn’t have been like this!

"Mu Yu, she..."

Gao Jing hesitated before finally shaking his head and saying, "Forget it. Not caring about her is the right move. Take better care of yourself in the future."

"I’m about to leave Azure Star. I was hoping to meet up with you one last time to say goodbye."

Wang Chen smiled and replied, "No worries. Take care of yourself and have a safe journey!"

The two continued chatting for several more minutes and agreed to stay in touch through the Starry Seas Network in the future.

Once the call ended, Wang Chen immediately received a message.

His account showed a deposit of 10,000 Star Currency.

The money was transferred by Gao Jing, along with a note: "Lu Yuan, keep pushing forward. You must get into an advanced academy. My future success depends on you!"

After reading the message, a flicker of warmth arose in Wang Chen’s heart.

Even though his predecessor had been a fool acting as a doormat, he still had a genuine friend—just one true friend is enough!

He didn’t reject Gao Jing’s goodwill.

However, Wang Chen hadn’t expected that, on his way back to the dormitory, someone would block his path.

Zhang Zhaocheng, along with two students from the advanced repeat class!

Wang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and asked indifferently, "Senior Zhang, may I ask what advice you have for me?"

"Lu Yuan, I couldn’t believe you’d turn out like this!"

Zhang Zhaocheng’s face was full of righteous indignation. "Mu Yu treats you like a brother, and you’re pressuring her to repay a debt? Are you even human?"

Wang Chen chuckled, amused. "Paying back a debt is only fair. How does that make me inhuman? I only want Mu Yu to return the principal I lent her. I’m not even asking for interest. How about you repay it for her?"

Zhang Zhaocheng was instantly struck dumb.

Mu Yu owed Wang Chen more than 28,000 Star Currency. While his family might be well-off, his monthly allowance was usually spent in full, leaving him without the savings needed to settle Mu Yu’s debt.

And 28,000 wasn’t a small amount. If Zhang Zhaocheng asked his family for money under such circumstances, his father would undoubtedly beat him half to death!

"If you don’t have the money, then step aside."

Wang Chen sneered coldly. "If you’re not satisfied, we can settle this in the ring!"

"Fine, let’s fight!"

Furious, Zhang Zhaocheng erupted, "If you’ve got the guts, go up against one of my classmates. If you win, I’ll pay off Mu Yu’s entire debt. If you lose..."

"Then we’ll call the debt off!"

Wang Chen responded without hesitation, "Words alone don’t count; we sign a contract!"

Signing such a contract was actually quite simple. Both parties logged into the Starry Seas Network, utilized their identity IDs to reach a mutual agreement, and submitted the appropriate points to the Super Brain for authentication.

ID on the Starry Seas Network was categorized into two types: Name ID and Identity ID. The Name ID was customizable and changeable, but the Identity ID was unique and legally valid, impossible to modify or falsify.

Once authenticated, the agreement was binding!

"Prepare to cry!"

Zhang Zhaocheng confidently left with his two followers.

Wang Chen smirked and returned to his dormitory.

Although he hadn’t been in the Starry Seas Realm for long and hadn’t fully mastered this body yet, Wang Chen didn’t believe he would lose to Zhang Zhaocheng’s classmate.

Students in the advanced repeat class like Zhang Zhaocheng had an additional year of studies compared to third-year students. Naturally, their strength was generally higher. Some of them had even undergone genetic enhancement.

While it’s true that genetically enhanced students’ scores in the Advanced Martial Examination would be calculated separately, sparring in the ring was an entirely different matter.

Given that the effects of the first round of genetic enhancement typically required years to fully manifest, Zhang Zhaocheng’s previous loss to Wang Chen wasn’t particularly surprising.

But this time, with an official agreement signed and a classmate enlisted to fight on his behalf, Zhang Zhaocheng was undoubtedly well-prepared.

But so what?

In the Cultivation World, Wang Chen had always been adept at both combat and magic, learning and mastering countless secret techniques. His combat experience was unparalleled.

Most importantly, he had descended into this world in the form of soul transmigration. While he hadn’t brought along his Nascent Soul cultivation level, Spiritual Treasures, or even his "cheat-like" systems...

Wang Chen’s powerful Divine Soul consciousness remained intact!

Sitting on the chair in his dorm room, his gaze settled on a book placed at the bedside.

The next moment, Wang Chen reached out and made a virtual grasping motion.

The thick "Intermediate Physical Skills Detailed Explanation" floated silently into his hand.

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In other words, the spiritual energy system Wang Chen had summarized and created during his True Proof journey was fully applicable in the Starry Seas Realm.

This was Wang Chen’s true source of confidence!

Although his spiritual energy was currently only at the first-ring level, with power no greater than a basic handgun, he had absolute faith that he would one day regain his former peak.

Or even surpass it.

This world’s potential ceiling was extraordinarily high, brimming with infinite possibilities!

Wang Chen spent the entire afternoon in his dorm room, skipping self-study class in favor of repeatedly refining spiritual energy, helping his new body adapt to the newly harnessed power.

By 7 PM, he left the dormitory and arrived at the Martial Arts Hall.

By then, the Martial Arts Hall was already crowded with students, most of whom were second- and third-years or advanced repeat-class students.

Wang Chen spotted Zhang Zhaocheng and Mu Yu.

The latter stared at Wang Chen with a face full of grievance, her gaze carrying a mix of disappointment and frustration, as though he had committed an unforgivable mistake.

Mu Yu clearly wanted to say something to Wang Chen, but he couldn’t be bothered. Directly, he turned to Zhang Zhaocheng and asked, "Where’s your classmate?"

Zhang Zhaocheng sneered, "Lu Yuan, it’s not too late to regret this. Once you step into the ring, the consequences are yours to bear!"

Sparring among students within the academy was common. Injuries during such matches were considered normal. While fatalities were extremely rare, they weren’t entirely unheard of.

Zhang Zhaocheng’s tone was rife with intimidation.

The next moment, a commotion broke out among the students gathered, followed by exclamations and cheers.

The crowd parted automatically, revealing a handsome student dressed in martial arts attire who walked up to Zhang Zhaocheng’s side.

He cast a cursory glance at Wang Chen and asked, "Is it him?"

"Yes, Senior Chen,"

Zhang Zhaocheng replied deferentially. "Sorry to trouble you this time."

Senior Chen waved dismissively. "Let’s get started, then."

It was evident to everyone that he didn’t take Wang Chen seriously at all.

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