"Come on, let's enter Star Network together!" Xena Xiao urged excitedly, eager to see if Ethan Lin could really enter Star Network.
If he could actually access it, the fun possibilities would be endless!
The Star Network interface was just a portal, meaning multiple users could enter simultaneously. Xena and Ethan connected their consciousness to the interface, and this time, they didn't need to register—they were transported directly into Star Network.
Star Network was divided into multiple zones: each planet was a major zone, and within each planet, cities formed smaller zones. In Star Network, as long as you had enough Star Coins (the currency of the Galactic Era), you could travel between different cities with ease.
In this virtual realm, Galactic Sky City wasn't a massive floating city but a grounded ancient city built in a traditional style. Xena and Ethan appeared together on a bustling street. When Xena saw that Ethan had successfully entered, she was astonished, only to realize they were still holding hands. She blushed and quickly withdrew her hand.
"So soft…" Ethan thought, feeling a bit stirred. Even though this was a virtual world, the tactile sensations were as vivid as in real life.
"You really got in, Ethan! If word got out, plenty of gods would want to study you," Xena joked, covering her mouth.
"Would you let them?" Ethan responded playfully.
"Of course not!" Xena replied without hesitation, but realizing the implication of her words, she quickly added with a blush, "You're my Guardian Spirit, after all! I wouldn't let anyone experiment on you."
Then, trying to shift the conversation, she continued, "Since you're here, you should set up a Star Network bank account. In Star Network, accounts are linked to real-world banks. In the real world, it's hard for you to open an account, but in Star Network, there are no restrictions."
"I'll take care of that," Ethan nodded.
Xena proceeded to show him around Star Network. It was like a second world for humanity, where Awakeners could negotiate, socialize, and—most importantly—engage in combat. One of the most popular features was the Challenge Arena.
The Challenge Arena was active 24/7, and any Awakened could join a match, usually facing opponents in the same stage. Matches came in two formats: regular matches and gambling matches.
"Xena, have you tried the Challenge Arena yet?" Ethan asked.
"Not yet," Xena replied, shaking her head. "I only registered yesterday, and today was orientation. So, I spent most of the last day and a half just getting familiar with Star Network."
"No rush. Let's get comfortable with Star Network before diving into any challenges," Ethan suggested.
"Good idea!" Xena agreed with a nod.
The next day, Xena arrived at her freshman class, Class Three, Year One.
Despite Galaxy University's reputation, its enrollment numbers were small. There were only ten freshman classes, each with around a hundred students. Galaxy University's strict admissions standards made it the smallest university on Earth, but each student was capable of outperforming their peers from other schools.
Inside the spacious classroom, around a hundred students sat attentively, listening to their mentor's lecture.
Their mentor, Mentor Gao Lin, was a middle-aged man and a Purification Stage expert at the Void Stage, one step below the planetary-level gods.
At that moment, Mentor Gao was explaining Galaxy University's teaching structure and important rules.
"I assume everyone here has registered on Star Network by now. Some of you may be more familiar with it than others, but that's fine. What I'm about to discuss is crucial for everyone, as it may determine whether or not you can successfully graduate," he announced, capturing the attention of his students.
"Mentor, does that mean students can get expelled from Galaxy University?" a confused student asked.
Mentor Gao responded coldly, "Yes, every year, some students are expelled. It's all due to the points system."
"Galaxy University uses a points-based, self-directed learning system. Each of you starts with 100 points. The university has few structured courses; instead, you choose what to learn. Every week, there's a god-level lecture, which costs 10 points to attend. Using the Gravity Chamber requires points, meals cost 1 point per month, and so on. If your points drop to zero, you will be expelled," Gao Lin said, emphasizing the word "expelled" to show he was not joking.
One student chuckled, attempting to lighten the mood. "Well, if we're low on points, we could just avoid spending them, right?"
Mentor Gao smirked, "You might want to know that if you haven't accumulated 1,000 points by the end of your first year, you'll also be expelled for failing to meet minimum standards."
"What?!" Many students paled at this revelation.
Starting with only 100 points, needing points for practically everything, and having to end the year with at least 1,000 points—it was clearly no easy task. Most students who entered Galaxy University were the best of their hometowns, but expulsion was still a looming threat.
Being expelled would be a tremendous blow to their reputations, and many silently vowed to avoid that fate.
"Mentor, since we need to earn points, there must be ways to do so, right?" Xena asked.
"Of course. Let's go over the methods you can use to earn points. Although you can also look them up on the official site, I'll outline them here for clarity," Mentor Gao replied.
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