204: Officially become a trainee

Around the fleet, space, like a shattered mirror, suddenly split open with several huge fissures, and strange lights poured out from them.

Immediately after, more than a dozen sharply designed starships emerged like ghosts from the deep space tunnel, one after another.

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

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

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

“This is an Imperial restricted area. Please state your identity and purpose! Otherwise, according to Imperial law, we will legally use force to arrest you!”

A solemn and authoritative voice came clearly through the fleet's communication channel, every word seemingly carrying an undeniable power.

Li Yang knew that the situation was urgent and there was no room for panic, so he quickly responded to the communication device, explaining his identity and the detailed circumstances of his arrival at the Imperial Supreme Military Academy to report.

“Please wait, Comrade Li Yang. Let me check with my superiors.”

The other party's voice paused briefly in the communication channel before coming through again, the tone slightly softer than before.

Time slowly passed in the tense atmosphere, every second feeling elongated.

Before long, the voice sounded again.

“I apologize, Comrade Li Yang. According to relevant regulations, your fleet cannot enter this Galaxy. However, please rest assured, we will send someone to properly arrange your fleet at the nearest port in another Galaxy. As for you, please teleport into our starship, and we will be responsible for safely bringing you into the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.”

Hearing this arrangement, Li Yang felt a slight sense of helplessness, but he also knew that this was due to the Imperial Supreme Military Academy's considerations for safety and discipline, and their requirements were bound to be strict.

As the teleportation device on the fleet flashed with a soft yet dazzling light, Li Yang's figure instantly disappeared from his fleet, appearing within the opposite starship in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, his fleet, led by the opposite lead starship, slowly departed from this starfield.

Stepping inside the starship, Li Yang found himself in a simply furnished small room.

The room was empty, with only some basic facilities to meet essential needs, standing quietly in various corners of the room.

A porthole on one side, like a deep mirror, clearly reflected the vast and boundless starry sky outside, with countless stars twinkling.

The starship steadily moved forward, and before long, a seemingly invisible yet unbreakable “wall” suddenly appeared in front of it.

That “wall” had no physical form, yet it seemed to possess a mysterious power, preventing any unauthorized object from passing through.

“This is Guard starship Three, requesting entry.”

Inside the starship, a calm voice transmitted through the communication channel, breaking the brief silence.

“Entry permitted.”

Almost instantly, a crisp and clear response came from the communication channel.

After receiving authorization, a marvelous sight occurred.

The space in front of the starship, like a lake into which a stone had been thrown, suddenly experienced Mo Ming space fluctuations, and ripples spread outwards at a visible speed.

At this moment, the starship moved unimpeded towards the rippling space.

After passing through this dreamlike ripple, the starship successfully entered the internal space.

The sight before him made Li Yang hold his breath slightly.

In this vast and boundless starry sky, there was no sign of any planets, only a colossal ring-shaped structure, like a brilliant pearl, quietly suspended in the center of this cosmic stage.

Its scale was beyond imagination; the ring structure exuded a unique charm where technology and art perfectly merged, and the entire structure was almost comparable in size to a small Galaxy.

The starship gracefully moved slowly towards a traction bridge.

Once the starship was steadily docked beside the traction bridge, the hatch slowly opened. Li Yang walked steadily along the traction bridge, the solid feel under his feet making him truly realize that he had finally set foot on the ground of the Imperial Supreme Military Academy.

“You are Comrade Li Yang, right?”

As soon as Li Yang landed, he heard a kind and gentle voice coming from ahead.

Following the sound, he saw a person dressed in a well-tailored officer's uniform, walking towards him with steady steps and a beaming smile.

“You are?”

Li Yang was slightly taken aback, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.

“I am Gao Cheng, the one who spoke with you earlier.”

The newcomer said, extending his hand warmly.

“Oh, so it's Teacher Gao.”

Li Yang suddenly understood, and a respectful expression immediately appeared on his face. He quickly reached out and firmly shook Gao Cheng's hand to express his friendliness and respect.

“It seems Comrade Li Yang has adapted very quickly to his change in identity, haha.”

Hearing Li Yang's spontaneous address of “Teacher,” a hint of approval flashed in Gao Cheng's eyes, and he couldn't help but look at Li Yang a bit longer.

In this Officer Cadre Advanced Studies Branch, the Students were all officers from various parts of the Empire. Upon their arrival, many found it difficult to quickly change their mindset, still considering themselves officers. People like Li Yang, who could so quickly and naturally recognize their identity as a Student, were truly rare.

“Let's go, I'll take you to get your authentication first.”

Gao Cheng patted Li Yang's shoulder, turned, and walked towards a building not far away. Li Yang quickly followed.

The two entered the building, walked along a spacious and bright corridor, and finally arrived at a room inside.

The room was simply furnished, with a uniquely shaped cylindrical instrument in the center, its surface shining with a soft metallic luster.

“Go in. After authentication, you will officially become an advanced studies Student of our Branch.”

Gao Cheng pointed to the instrument.

Li Yang nodded, took a deep breath, and walked into the instrument with firm steps.

As he stepped in, the instrument's hatch slowly closed, and the internal lights instantly illuminated.

“Beep... Identity authenticating...”

The instrument emitted a crisp prompt tone, and blue scanning lines moved back and forth across Li Yang's body.

“Authentication complete. Xili Empire Supreme Military Academy, Officer Cadre Advanced Studies Branch, Advanced Studies Student, Li Yang.”

A moment later, the prompt tone sounded again, announcing the successful identity authentication.

“Smart brain access system connecting... Connection complete. Your smart brain can be used for auxiliary purposes in the Academy.”

Immediately after, another voice came, announcing the successful completion of the smart brain access.

Authentication complete, the instrument's hatch slowly opened, and Li Yang stepped out.

At this moment, he subconsciously looked down at his epaulets, only to find that the various symbols representing past glory and duties on them had already disappeared, leaving only a blank space.