Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1282: Star Sea (87)

The Holy Fire, also known as the Source Fire of the world, is an issue Wang Chen cannot avoid.

The entire Holy Fire Hall revolves around the Holy Fire, underscoring its utmost importance. Wang Chen swept through the lair of the Holy Fire Hall yet offered no clues about the whereabouts of the Holy Fire, prompting suspicion.

Gu Yanchang was highly suspicious that the item had been taken by Wang Chen!

However, he had no evidence.

Most importantly, the records of the Holy Fire Hall described the Holy Fire in great detail. It was worshipped for decades, could not be directly touched, and nothing could contain it, burning eternally.

Although there was a significant amount of exaggeration in the Holy Fire Hall’s account, there was no denying its peculiarity.

So the question arises, if Wang Chen did take it, how did he carry the Holy Fire away?

Although there was no video record of Wang Chen’s battle in the Divine Temple, he returned from Senhai Star to Space Fortress TK043 on an official spacecraft, monitored the entire way.

Surely Wang Chen couldn’t have swallowed the Holy Fire to take it away, right?

That would make no sense at all.

Gu Yanchang felt a bit helpless and had to say, "If you know the whereabouts of the Holy Fire, you must report truthfully; the Empire will not shortchange its heroes!"

Wang Chen smiled bitterly, "Officer Gu, I truly don’t know."

The Empire won’t shortchange its heroes?

Wasn’t the credit he earned this time great enough?

In the end, he was only promoted by one rank and given the status of a member of the Scholar Families.

Wang Chen was neither a naive youth nor an ignorant lad. He was well aware that part of his achievements had been erased.

Coming from a civilian family, he was merely an orphan of a deceased soldier without any background or connections.

Such a situation was all too normal.

In fact, if it weren’t for the fact that this time’s mission was entrusted by the high-level of the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet, some people wouldn’t have dared to go too far, otherwise, it wouldn’t be impossible for everything to be taken away!

And that’s not even the worst. The worst is that a hero becomes a criminal.

"Ahem, ahem!"

Sitting beside him, Xu Zhen couldn’t bear to watch any longer and coughed twice, "Officer Gu, we are here today mainly to discuss the establishment of the Imperial Superpower System. Let’s talk about other matters later, okay?"

The deputy director of the Institute of Holy Light spoke softly, like a graceful neighborly old lady, very gentle and kind.

But Gu Yanchang immediately shut his mouth and dared not retort.

The reason was simple. Xu Zhen was one of the top scientists in the Holy Light Empire, dedicating her life to the Empire’s technological advancement, almost sacrificing her own life for it, thus earning the Emperor’s trust and attention.

Gu Yanchang had no doubt that if killing him could increase Xu Zhen’s lifespan by a year, the Emperor would undoubtedly send the Imperial Guard to cut off his head!

So the words of this old lady, he had no choice but to listen obediently.

Xu Zhen smiled gently at Wang Chen and said, "Major Wang, I’ve reviewed the research data from the X6 Laboratory and learned something about your abilities, but there are still many questions. Could you cooperate with our institute to conduct some experiments?"

Afraid that Wang Chen might get annoyed, she quickly added, "Of course, this is not mandatory; you can refuse." freewēbnoveℓ.com

Wang Chen smiled and said, "No problem."

He had heard of the name Xu Zhen and knew something about this great scientist.

She was a very pure expert and scholar!

"Wonderful," Xu Zhen squinted her eyes with a smile, "I believe this test will help us establish the Imperial Superpower System and facilitate the management of the superpowered individuals of the Empire!"

Wang Chen asked, "When does it start, and is it here?"

"No."

Xu Zhen shook her head, "We’ll go to the Holy Capital; the institute headquarters have the most advanced equipment in the Empire."

With that, she took out a letter and handed it to Wang Chen, "This is the invitation to the Glorious Celebration awarded to you by His Majesty the Emperor."

An invitation to the Glorious Celebration!

The Glorious Celebration is the national ceremony of the Holy Light Empire, held every ten years in the Imperial Capital of the Holy Capital, with a very grand scene, in which the entire Imperial Family, including the Emperor, will participate personally.

At that time, hundreds of millions of citizens of the Empire will gather in the Holy Capital to celebrate the Empire’s birthday together.

And those who hold the invitation to the Glorious Celebration are eligible to parade with the Royalty and admire the majestic presence of the Emperor up close!

According to past practice, no more than 500 people could receive this invitation letter.

The prestige is self-evident!

Gu Yanchang’s expression changed.

Because he had no prior knowledge that His Majesty would also grant an invitation to the Glorious Celebration to Wang Chen; otherwise, he would have been much more courteous in his questioning of Wang Chen.

Suddenly, he felt like he had stepped into a trap.

However, Gu Yanchang was not an ordinary person and maintained his composure and calmness.

Just his complex gaze betrayed him.

Actually, the chief officer of the Security Bureau had many questions for Wang Chen, but due to Xu Zhen’s intervention, he had to give up reluctantly.

In fact, Gu Yanchang initially intended to keep Wang Chen within his control, which is why he was so aggressive from the beginning.

But now all his calculations had fallen through.

When parting, Gu Yanchang said nothing, while Xu Zhen cheerfully told Wang Chen, "I’ll see you in the Holy Capital."

Both were high-ranking figures of the Empire. Coming to Taiwu Star personally once was not easy, and it was impossible to spend all their time on Wang Chen.

After returning to his residence, Wang Chen informed Tang Mo and Ming Mei about this matter.

"His Majesty granted you an invitation to the Glorious Celebration?"

Tang Mo’s eyes widened in disbelief, "Oh my God!"

She knew all too well the weight of this invitation!

This was not just a symbol of status but also represented the Emperor’s trust and attention. Unashamedly, its value exceeded that of an imperial title.

With this added prestige, anyone who wanted to deal with Wang Chen would have to think twice.

Wang Chen laughed, "This invitation allows you to bring three friends along with you to the ceremony; do you want to come?"

Although these three friends could only sit in the viewing stands, it was still a rare honor.

Tang Mo immediately responded without hesitation, "Yes, I do!"

She wrapped her arm around Wang Chen’s, pleading, "Brother, take us with you."

Wang Chen chuckled, "That depends on your performance!"

Tang Mo cheerfully wrapped her arm around Ming Mei beside her, "Mei Mei, let’s do our best and drain him!"

A fierce battle erupted!

Three days later, Wang Chen embarked on a long journey to the Holy Capital with his two girlfriends.

Before that, he formally resigned from his post in the Seventh Rapid Response Fleet. Although he retained his military status, he had effectively left the Imperial Army system.

Another five days passed, and the interstellar liner carrying Wang Chen arrived at the Holy Light Star, the location of the Holy Capital.

The heart of the Empire!

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