Zhao Chen walked out of the berth of the T3 Blizzard-class Light Interstellar Battlecruiser and into the Starport corridor outside; immediately, brilliant fireworks fell from the sky.

These fireworks weren't physical; they were light effects.

But they looked exactly like the real thing.

At the same time, the surrounding Imperial Army soldiers stood tall with weapons in hand. At an officer's command, they all faced Zhao Chen and placed their right fists over their hearts.

"Salute!"

These Imperial Army soldiers cleared a path for Zhao Chen.

But some young women who had been waiting for a long time came up with flowers and hugged Zhao Chen. One even took the opportunity to kiss him on the cheek and slipped a note into his pocket.

Zhao Chen... was he just being flirted with? Should he call the police? Or call the police?

"Student Zhao Chen! I couldn't tell from the video communication, but seeing you in person, you truly have an extraordinary aura!

You truly are the young hero of this rescue operation!" The Governor of Azure Starfield stepped forward enthusiastically and shook Zhao Chen's hand.

"The Governor overpraises me," Zhao Chen said modestly, holding the flowers in his left hand. The Star Region Governor before him appeared much more portly.

His presence was not at all comparable to Governor Chu's.

"Reasonably, Student Zhao Chen has just come out of the Water Lily Star System, and I should let you rest first.

However, I have specially prepared a banquet here to welcome Student Zhao Chen.

I'll have to ask Student Zhao Chen to work a bit harder for now, as everyone is eager to see your heroic face!" The Governor of Azure Starfield smiled with a kind and benevolent look.

Zhao Chen smiled and said, "Then I shall respectfully obey."

Let's see what kind of play you've prepared for me.

Compared to the treatment Zhao Chen received after leaving the ship...

...the commotion on the side of the faculty and students of the Two Academies was much smaller.

"Don't you feel that Student Zhao Chen has really changed a lot compared to when we first met half a year ago?

Even when facing a Star Region Governor, his aura isn't inferior at all!" Xue Xiaoxiao gazed at the welcoming scene from another spot, occasionally standing on her tiptoes.

"There is a big change, but... it feels a bit strange..." Senior Su Lan frowned slightly beside her.

Xue Xiaoxiao asked in confusion, "What's strange? Student Zhao Chen saved the teachers and students of the Two Academies. Although... his later actions were a bit puzzling... it's a solid fact that he saved everyone.

Calling him a hero and giving him this kind of treatment isn't an exaggeration at all."

"You're right, but haven't you noticed? There isn't a single reporter among the crowd welcoming Zhao Chen!" Senior Su Lan raised her doubt.

"Normally, in this situation, the appearance of a young hero would definitely attract a lot of attention. How could the Media Groups in the Empire not seize such a big hot topic?

But I've looked around; forget reporters, there isn't even anyone recording footage."

Hearing Senior Su Lan say this, Xue Xiaoxiao looked over again and scanned carefully.

Indeed, no one with the identity of a reporter was present, which was very abnormal.

Not to mention an event that alarmed the two major academies of the Starlight Empire, even regarding the recent Zerg Crisis in the Water Lily Star System, there are a large number of reporters every day paying attention to any movement, and any hot topic captured would be uploaded to the internet.

Currently, the Zerg Crisis in the Water Lily Star System is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics on the entire network of the Starlight Empire. Among them, the story of Student Zhao Chen, the genius student, saving the faculty and students of the Two Academies single-handedly is a major hot topic.

"Now that you mention it, Sister Su Lan, it really is the case. How strange," Xue Xiaoxiao muttered.

Senior Su Lan then raised her hand to bring up a virtual screen and searched for information about Zhao Chen. She was surprised to find that on the trending topic list of the Starlight Empire's network, Zhao Chen's name could no longer be seen.

The only related piece of information was that the teachers and students of the Two Academies had already left the Water Lily Star System under the escort of the Imperial Army Fleet.

"Something's wrong! Zhao Chen might be in big trouble," Senior Su Lan said with a serious expression.

"Big trouble?" Xue Xiaoxiao tilted her head, looking confused.

Senior Su Lan stared at the back of Zhao Chen as he accompanied the Governor of Azure Starfield away. She said with concern, "I should have thought of this sooner.

Although Student Zhao Chen saved us this time, he has revealed too many secrets.

What's the deal with that T3 Blizzard with such amazing combat power? Before this, we hadn't heard any news about this model of Interstellar Warship.

Someone will definitely investigate Student Zhao Chen in detail, and his previous amazing performances in our academy will also be uncovered.

The t2 black rhino-class interstellar heavy assault frigate! Assembling an Interstellar Warship that reaches a speed of one hundred knots of Star Speed!

Any one of these labels placed on a person would definitely /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ attract the greed of many.

And when all of these are concentrated on one person, he undoubtedly becomes the target of all interstellar factions!"

"Even so... do they still want to do something to Student Zhao Chen? He's the hero who saved the teachers and students of the Two Academies!" Xue Xiaoxiao said naively.

Senior Su Lan shook her head. "Hero? When you are needed, you are a hero.

But when everyone cares more about the secrets on you, you will become the prey hunted by many factions.

This kind of control on the internet now is to reduce Zhao Chen's public influence. No matter what happens in the future, the resulting waves can be minimized.

The group of people targeting Student Zhao Chen has already begun to act."

"That group? Who would that be?" Xue Xiaoxiao also began to worry at this point.

"This is the Azure Star Region, and even the Governor of Azure Starfield has shown up! How could this Governor pass up such a good opportunity?" Senior Su Lan bit her lip lightly and said urgently, "I'll go find Teacher Qin.

I'll have Teacher Qin find a way to contact the North Star Academy side, hoping the North Star Academy will step in to ensure Student Zhao Chen's safety!"

While Senior Su Lan and Xue Xiaoxiao were worried about Zhao Chen...

...some of the surrounding faculty and students of the Two Academies looked on with envy at the treatment Zhao Chen was enjoying.

The expressions of some others were uncertain and very complex.

"Hmph! That guy extorted so much money from us! And he still gets to enjoy this kind of treatment!" Feng Xiaowei said indignantly as he saw Zhao Chen's treatment over there.

A man walked up to Feng Xiaowei and slapped him on the head.

"How many times have I told you not to show your emotions on your face? Keep your words to yourself. With your dog-shit luck, why didn't you just die in the swarm and save us from the embarrassment of the Hurricane Conglomerate?"

Facing the scolding and cursing of the man before him, Feng Xiaowei, the young master of the Hurricane Conglomerate, didn't dare to be angry. Instead, he said with a silly smile, "Brother... I understand... I'll be careful next time."

This man called brother by Feng Xiaowei...

...was the eldest young master of the Hurricane Conglomerate, Feng Dawei.

"Let's go. Brother will take you to see a good show," Feng Dawei said indifferently.

"A good show? What good show?" Feng Xiaowei asked curiously.

Feng Dawei stared at the distant figure of Zhao Chen leaving with the Governor of Azure Starfield and said, "That kid named Zhao Chen has many secrets, especially that T3 Blizzard!

Don't forget, our Hurricane Conglomerate has close ties with the Governor of Azure Starfield.

Our father has already discussed it with the Governor. No matter what, we must make this kid hand over some valuable things."

"But... that kid is in the spotlight right now. If we really move against him... it might not be good," Feng Xiaowei said worriedly.

Feng Dawei snorted and said disdainfully, "He's just a Baron at most, and this is the Azure Star Region. How we deal with him depends on the Governor and our Hurricane Conglomerate."

Hearing this, a look of schadenfreude flashed in Feng Xiaowei's eyes. "Brother! Let's go quickly, I want to see that kid's frustrated face!"