Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1281 Star Sea (86)

The superpowers of the Empire are divided into natural awakening and strengthened awakening.

Natural awakening refers to those born with superpowers, which appeared hundreds or thousands of years ago and are usually referred to in history as "Aliens," giving rise to countless stories and legends.

Strengthened awakening, on the other hand, emerged after the large-scale application of genetic enhancement technology.

The number of superpowered individuals with strengthened awakening far exceeds those with natural awakening.

Initially, the Empire was highly interested in superpowers and invested significant manpower and resources for research, classifying it as a high-level secret.

However, after spending countless funds, it was discovered that awakening superpowers was entirely beyond human control; whether natural or strengthened, it was all a matter of luck, at most a probability issue.

Most importantly, the vast majority of superpowers were useless — basically trivial compared to high technology.

For example, some people could create fire with bare hands, but a multi-functional lighter costing fifty Star Currency could easily outperform such an ability.

In terms of combat, superpowers were even less useful.

The Empire initiated a superpower soldier program and through the Institute of Holy Light made a project, but after decades, it didn’t yield any results.

Due to limited value, even to this day, the Empire does not have a complete superpower system.

This was until the appearance of Wang Chen.

The superpower awakened by Wang Chen was extremely strong, performing exceptionally well in special combat, which alerted the Empire’s senior officials.

The last time personnel from the Institute of Holy Light were sent to conduct a comprehensive assessment of his abilities, it was under the behest of the high authorities, as many were keen to understand exactly how strong Wang Chen’s abilities were and if they could be replicated.

The storm triggered by the battle on Senhai Star further heightened the Empire’s interest in Wang Chen’s superpower.

Talents like Wang Chen are naturally to be firmly held within the Empire’s grasp.

Even though he is already an Imperial soldier.

Thus, the chief officer of the Security Bureau and the vice president of the Institute of Holy Light jointly came.

Indeed, among the upper echelons of the Holy Capital, there are two opinions regarding Wang Chen, the superpower holder.

One opinion is that Wang Chen is too dangerous, and the consequences unimaginable if he goes out of control, so he should be confined and thoroughly researched for his superpower.

The opposing view holds that the Empire should not persecute a hero and could instead refine Wang Chen into an incredibly sharp sword to clear a path and conquer for the Empire.

Both arguments have their merits, and the supporters of each were substantial, causing a stalemate for a while.

However, it was ultimately the emperor who made the final decision.

Thus, the Cabinet quickly passed the project application for establishing the Empire’s superpower system, thereby formally incorporating Wang Chen into this brand-new system to let him continue to shine for the Empire!

The whole process lasted only two weeks, during which what happened could be described as thrilling.

Gu Yanchang, one of the insiders and planners, looked at Wang Chen sitting opposite him, countless thoughts swirling in his mind before he spoke: "Major Wang Chen, you are currently the strongest known superpower in the Empire. As the saying goes, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. We hope you can participate in the construction of this new system and contribute your strength."

His expression was serious, and his speech was stern, carrying an unchallengeable authority.

Having just learned about the origins of the so-called "Imperial Superpower System," Wang Chen nodded calmly: "Serving the Empire is my duty, and I am willing to participate in this plan."

Although he has already obtained the Source Force of the Starry Seas World and even refined a Ring of the World, allowing him to return to the Haotian Realm at any time without fear of threats or control.

But leaving in such haste would make it hard to return, not to mention the high cost, and the achievements he has made in this world would have to be restarted from scratch.

The upper limit of the Starry Seas World is extremely high, far surpassing the Cangqing Domain, making it more suitable to become the Foundation of Establishing the Tao.

Thus, Wang Chen decided to continue staying in this world, exploring his potential thoroughly, and after being fully prepared, return to the Haotian Realm to maximize the benefits of his first arrival.

The success Wang Chen currently enjoys is closely linked to the great tree of the Holy Light Empire. He’s already within the Empire’s system and has no reason to opt out unless it involves fundamental interests.

In fact, Gu Yanchang didn’t need to speak with such an authoritative air; Wang Chen was still willing to contribute to the Empire.

The chief officer of the Security Bureau apparently was accustomed to issuing orders and holding a high position, and there wasn’t much respect in his words for Wang Chen, the "Empire’s strongest superpower."

"Very good."

Gu Yanchang was quite satisfied with Wang Chen’s response and then asked, "Based on the intelligence you provided, we captured a large group of heretics lurking within the Empire."

"And among them, some confessed that the underground Divine Temple on Senhai Star houses the Holy Fire of the Holy Fire Hall."

"According to these heretics, the Holy Fire is their source of power for awakening superpowers. Since the establishment of the Holy Fire Hall, it has never left the temple, so why is there no information about the Holy Fire in your report?"

Gu Yanchang’s tone gradually turned stern, staring directly at Wang Chen, his gaze sharp and penetrating.

The Holy Fire Hall uncovered by Wang Chen on Senhai Star was not an ordinary heretical organization, and the Empire had been largely unaware of their existence, considering them merely as part of the rebel forces with little attention.

However, over the past two weeks, the Imperial Security Bureau, in conjunction with several departments, launched a thorough crackdown, uncovering members of the Holy Fire Hall hidden across dozens of life planets and various tiers within the Empire.

They included ordinary civilians, scholar families, and even nobles, some of whom were businessmen, others were officials, and even the Imperial Army had believers in the Holy Fire.

The biggest fish caught in this net turned out to be an Imperial Marquis!

What startled the Empire’s higher-ups was the unity of the Holy Fire Hall members, and most of them possessed superpowers, although deeply hidden.

The Imperial Security Bureau initially lacked adequate precautions, suffering loss of manpower in the process of capturing these individuals.

All the intelligence indicated that the Holy Fire Hall members gained their various superpowers through contact with the Holy Fire enshrined on Senhai Star.

This piqued the Empire’s immense interest in the Holy Fire.

Gu Yanchang’s interrogation of Wang Chen was partly to find the whereabouts of the Holy Fire.

"I didn’t see any so-called Holy Fire in the temple."

Wang Chen responded calmly to Gu Yanchang’s questioning: "When I entered the temple, I only encountered those cultists; they were extremely fanatical and fearless, so I had no choice but to kill them all."

This meant the dead tell no tales.

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