203: Go to the Supreme Military Academy

However, due to the solemn environment of the current venue, although they were full of curiosity, they did not dare to rashly step forward to get acquainted or make a good impression.

Li Yang keenly noticed the dense, piercing gazes around him, and his heart stirred.

He instantly recalled the scene of being surrounded and observed by everyone when he first arrived at the Space Station.

The feeling at this moment was so similar to then, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Fortunately, this time these people did not swarm around him like they did at the Space Station; otherwise, in this crowded conference hall, he really wouldn't know how to get away.

"Don't worry, this isn't the Space Station; they wouldn't dare to just swarm around here."

Martin seemed to have seen through Li Yang's thoughts, and with a gentle smile on his face, he explained softly.

Seeing this, Li Yang nodded slightly, and his tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Before long, when everyone had arrived, Li Yang looked up and saw that the entire conference hall was packed, with a dense crowd stretching as far as the eye could see.

Roughly estimated, the number of people was at least in the tens of thousands, a truly spectacular scene.

"Does the Mutual Aid Society really have so many members?"

Li Yang couldn't help but lean closer to Martin, asking softly with a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Is this a lot?"

Martin shook his head slightly, a hint of emotion in his eyes, and then continued.

"The Empire is vast, and the number of officers and officials under its command is as numerous as the stars in the universe, countless.

Our Mutual Aid Society's members are far less than one hundred billionth of the Empire's enormous official system.

Considering this, do you still think it's a lot?"

Li Yang listened to Martin's words and couldn't help but ponder, which was indeed true.

The total number of officers and officials in the entire Empire was simply unimaginable; in comparison, the Mutual Aid Society's numbers were indeed not many.

Thinking of this, he nodded slightly, agreeing with Martin's statement.

Not long after, the conference officially began.

Just as Martin had said earlier, the entire conference process was extremely tedious, purely a formality.

The people on stage endlessly recited some innocuous clauses and pre-determined decisions, their voices echoing in the empty conference hall, yet failing to stir even a trace of enthusiasm from the audience.

Some attendees stared blankly ahead, some secretly dozed off during the lull, and others, though seemingly listening attentively, were actually chatting with those beside them.

Finally, the lengthy meeting ended, and everyone felt a sense of relief.

Martin then led Li Yang out of the venue and walked towards a hall.

Stepping into this spacious and grand hall, Li Yang found only a few dozen people leisurely walking and softly conversing inside.

In stark contrast to the noise and crowding of the conference just now, this place was exceptionally quiet.

"This is?"

Li Yang asked softly with a puzzled expression, his gaze sweeping over these people.

Martin leaned slightly closer to Li Yang, lowering his voice and saying.

"These are all core members of our Mutual Aid Society.

They are either already in high positions or have unlimited potential and immeasurable future achievements.

Do you understand what I mean?"

With that, Martin winked at Li Yang, his eyes conveying an unspoken hint.

Li Yang instantly understood.

Compared to ordinary groups with complex and unevenly qualified members, it was clearly more beneficial for his own development to establish good relationships with these core members who possessed both strength and potential.

Subsequently, under Martin's enthusiastic and detailed introduction, Li Yang began to converse with each of the core members present.

After some exchanges, Li Yang clearly felt that he had successfully integrated into this core circle, laying a more solid foundation for his future development.

After successfully bidding farewell to the AN01 Galaxy, Li Yang focused all his attention on the journey to report to the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.

He learned from the information obtained from his smart-brain that the reporting location was quite distant, and it would take at least over a week to travel from the AN01 Galaxy.

Li Yang was sitting steadily in the starship's Command Room, meticulously planning the navigation route, when his smart-brain suddenly emitted a clear notification sound.

"Beep... You have an unfamiliar call."

"Unfamiliar call?"

Li Yang couldn't help but feel a hint of doubt.

Who could be contacting him at this time?

After a brief thought, he still chose to accept the call.

In an instant, a steady yet slightly unfamiliar male voice came through the communication device.

"Hello, may I ask if this is Comrade Li Yang?"

Li Yang paused slightly and responded politely.

"I am Li Yang, may I ask who this is?"

The other party then said.

"Oh, my name is Gao Cheng.

I am an instructor at the Officer Cadre Advanced Studies Branch of the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.

Chairman Hu specifically asked me to contact you."

Hearing that it was someone arranged by Chairman Hu, Li Yang's spirits immediately lifted.

Thus, Li Yang quickly engaged in a lively conversation with Gao Cheng.

After a detailed and efficient exchange, Li Yang ended the call.

He leaned back in his seat, a smile unconsciously curving his lips, and thought to himself.

"It seems this advanced studies should go smoothly.

With Chairman Hu's care and Teacher Gao paving the way in advance, as long as I work hard, I will surely gain a lot from the advanced studies."

Thinking of this, he felt a bit more anticipation for the upcoming advanced studies life...

In the vast and boundless universe, the fleet led by Li Yang, after nearly a week of relentless travel, finally saw the Galaxy where the Imperial Supreme Military Academy was located appear before their eyes.

However, just as the fleet entered the confines of this Galaxy, a sharp and violent alarm suddenly blared in the Command Room.

"Warning! Warning! The fleet has entered an Imperial restricted zone; please return immediately!"

The synthesized electronic voice echoed in the Command Room, cold and unyielding.

Li Yang's expression instantly turned solemn.

Before he could react, an astonishing scene unfolded.

All around the fleet, space suddenly cracked open like a shattered mirror, forming several huge fissures, from which streams of eerie light poured out.

Immediately after, more than a dozen sleek starships emerged like ghosts from those deep spatial tunnels.

Their hulls emitted a cold metallic sheen, and the various weapon systems equipped on their bodies flashed with dangerous signals.

In the blink of an eye, these mysteriously appearing starships had surrounded Li Yang's fleet in an extremely oppressive manner.

The feeling of being locked on by a powerful force made everyone in the fleet feel an invisible pressure.

"This is an Imperial restricted zone.

Please state your identity and purpose!

Otherwise, according to Imperial law, we will use force to arrest you!"