Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 902 - 400: The Heavenly Ladder (5-in-1)

Chapter 902: Chapter 400: The Heavenly Ladder (5-in-1)

Not long after.

Su Ming and the others arrived outside the Starlight Sphere.

The massive Starlight Sphere appeared entirely in conspicuous red, its playful big eyes constantly winking at them.

At this moment, lively teams approached from other directions.

Among them, the most prominent one was the team from the Command System, with numbers far exceeding other teams.

Leading the team was a spirited little old man dressed in a black suit, wearing a black round hat, with white whiskers.

This little old man was named Sang Qi, also the Vice Principal of Imperial Court Academy.

They had just picked up people from Imperial Court Airport and rushed over.

Besides the Command System team, the teams from the Mechanical Department, Planting Department, and Medical Department were relatively larger in number, each led by a vice principal.

In addition, teams like the Mining Department and Economic Department had fewer numbers.

These smaller teams were personally led by department heads.

All the teams met at the entrance of the Starlight Sphere.

"Sang Qi, are all your people here?"

"Yes, Fleck."

"Then let’s go in!"

"Please!"

...

The vice principals exchanged a few pleasantries and each led their team in.

Everyone orderly took their seats one after another.

Fleck ushered Su Ming and Begfin to the first row to sit down, and soon the entire Starlight Sphere was filled with people.

At this moment, Vice Principal Maffin ascended the stage, slowly raising his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.

The noisy venue suddenly became silent, and all eyes focused on Vice Principal Maffin.

Vice Principal Maffin smiled and greeted all teachers and students, then began his speech.

"Hello everyone, I am Vice Principal Maffin. Thank you very much for attending the annual meeting hosted by Imperial Court Academy. On this special day, we gather together to welcome a wonderful new year. On behalf of Imperial Court Academy, I extend my sincerest blessings to all teachers and students!"

Pa pa!

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Imperial Court Academy adheres to its founding purpose, educating with virtue, paving the path with knowledge, nurturing countless outstanding students, creating for this world...."

Vice Principal Maffin passionately delivered his opening speech.

At this moment, the Starlight Sphere’s equipment activated, instantly placing everyone at the majestic entrance of Imperial Court Academy.

The scene then moved, the camera continuously panning inside the school, with buildings and smiling faces sweeping past Su Ming and the others.

Then the scene shifted out of Huoxing, quickly shrinking the entire Imperial Court Academy.

For a moment, everyone found themselves in the vast starry sky.

Su Ming listened to Vice Principal Maffin’s speech, curiously asking Vice Principal Fleck in a low voice as he watched the holographic imagery.

"Lord Fleck, why don’t I see the head principal? Isn’t he participating or hosting such a grand annual meeting?"

"Uh, he’s not at the school; I haven’t seen him for a long time either."

Fleck was slightly surprised, then replied.

"Ah? Then where is he?"

"Who knows, maybe he’s traveling in some corner of the world."

"Haha."

Su Ming slightly twitched his lips upon hearing this.

That head principal sure lives comfortably, directly becoming a hands-off manager.

At this moment, the opening ceremony ended, and the surrounding holographic imagery disappeared.

Vice Principal Maffin smiled and addressed everyone.

"Dear students, on this joyous occasion, we have invited numerous upperclassmen as special guests. Next, they will speak and share their precious life experiences and philosophies with you, which will greatly benefit you in achieving a more brilliant future. Now, let’s welcome our first guest, Major General Kaina. Everyone, please give him a round of applause!"

Pa pa!

Accompanied by enthusiastic applause.

From the Command System seating area, a man dressed in a junior general uniform, with a tall and sturdy posture, rugged features, and sharp eyes, stepped onto the stage.

"Hello everyone, I am Kaina, a fifth-year student in the Command System; currently, I serve as the Commander of the Ninth Fleet of the Seventh Legion."

As Kaina’s words fell, the surrounding holographic imagery device activated, the scene transformed.

Everyone found themselves in the vast starry sky again.

Battleships and Mech formations came into view.

The colossal fleets were engaged in a fierce battle with the fleets of the Dark Star Empire, an extremely spectacular scene.

Many students exclaimed in awe.

"Wow!"

"Dear juniors and sisters, as Commander, I lead numerous ships and mobile formations. Every decision I make affects the life and death of many ships and combat personnel, as well as the outcome of wars! What I want to say to all of you is, the greater the ability, the heavier the responsibility; always think thrice before acting...."

Major General Kaina passionately addressed everyone.

Su Ming also quietly sat in his seat, listening to the speech.

Soon Major General Kaina finished his speech, and the venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Pa pa!

"Thank you!"

Major General Kaina bowed to everyone and then descended from the right side.

At this moment, Vice Principal Martha walked to the center of the stage from the left side and said.

"Next, let’s welcome our second guest, Major General Long Jing. Everyone, please give a round of applause!"

Pa pa~

Accompanied by enthusiastic applause.

Long Jing gracefully walked onto the stage, looking at everyone with elegance and confidence.

At this moment, the surrounding imagery changed; everyone found themselves in a starry sky filled with meteorites.

Long Jing was seen controlling the Fourth Generation Mecha, Flash Shadow, engaging in an intense battle with the IV Type Lord-level Chilami, which had a humanoid form standing at a hundred meters, a deformed head, sunken eyes, three pairs of tumorous wings on its back, and beast-like claws for hands.