After completing registration, to express her apology, Lyra specifically escorted Ben to the male dormitory.
As soon as they left, the registration area immediately erupted in discussion.
"I didn't expect that this ultimate simp would actually come to our Chicago University?"
"Wait… how did he even get in with his talent?"
"Is that even a question? He must have used connections and pulled strings!"
"Pulling strings to get into Chicago University? It seems this student Ben's family background is quite impressive!"
"I hate people who rely on connections the most..."
"I think it's a very bad thing that Chicago University admitted him. This guy's popularity online is very high. Once it's exposed that he got into Chicago University, even a fool would know something shady happened. It'll definitely have a negative impact on the school's reputation."
"That's right, but what's even more foolish is this guy Ben. With his pathetic talent, what can he even accomplish by forcing himself in? Does he think anyone would risk teaming up with him?"
"Heh heh, I bet he won't even survive the first Spirit Realm!"
"What if he survives by some miracle?"
"If he survives, I'll livestream myself eating sh*t!!"
On the way, Lyra was explaining to Ben in detail:
"Junior, that one on the right is the cafeteria, and the red building on the left is the teaching building. As for the others, they're all training halls."
Ben was puzzled when he heard this. "So many training halls?"
Lyra nodded and explained, "Actually, the teaching content at extraordinary universities is very little. It mainly covers relevant information about the Spirit Realm. What's really important is improving students' strength, so they can survive in the Spirit Realm."
"Although our Chicago University ranks at the bottom of the top ten, our training equipment is no worse than that of the most famous schools!"
Speaking of this, Lyra pointed to another building and continued, "See that domed building? That's the gravity chamber. It's equipped with the most advanced gravity equipment in the country. The maximum gravity can reach five times that of Blue Star! Training in the gravity chamber is very effective!"
Ben was stunned to hear there was a real gravity chamber.
He remembered that Vegeta and Goku in Dragon Ball had trained in gravity chambers, but that was just anime! The technical difficulty should be massive. He didn't expect this world to actually have it.
It seemed that the technology of this world was far more advanced than he had imagined.
But he also noticed the technology tree seemed crooked...
There were aircraft, light energy technology, and even gravity chambers — but some civilian equipment was still outdated.
Wait!
Ben suddenly realized something.
Aircraft, light energy technology, gravity chambers... weren't these some of the necessary technologies to build spaceships?
Could it be that the higher-ups feared that Blue Star couldn't be defended and were secretly preparing a spaceship to flee — a Fire Seed Project?
This speculation made Ben shudder.
Currently, humans weren't at a disadvantage in the extraterrestrial battlefield.
Then why were the higher-ups so desperate, always preparing a runaway plan?
Could it be!
Was his previous guess correct?
Was there really something terrifying that could devour stars?
Thinking of this, cold sweat appeared on Ben's back.
What kind of terrifying existence could devour stars?
"I hope I'm just overthinking it. Maybe the higher-ups are just being cautious, developing escape routes just in case..." he silently comforted himself.
"Ben, Junior? Ben, Junior?"
Lyra's call brought Ben back to reality.
"Huh? Senior, what's wrong?"
Lyra smiled and said, "The male dormitory is right here, on the right. I'm a girl, so I won't go further."
Ben looked up and saw the dormitory building.
He quickly thanked her. "Thank you, Senior."
Lyra smiled and reminded, "Classes officially start in three days. Don't be late."
The reason why extraordinary universities start classes so quickly is that the Spirit Realm opens every month. There's no time for students to enjoy a summer vacation after registering…
Leaving these words, Lyra turned and left.
Ben dragged his suitcase into the dormitory building.
Chicago University was indeed one of the top ten famous schools. The basic facilities were excellent. Even the students' dormitories were single rooms.
When Ben took the key and opened his dormitory, his eyes lit up.
The space was small but complete. There was a bed, a computer desk, air conditioning, and even a private bathroom.
Simple, but very cozy. Perfect for living alone.
Most extraordinary universities provided single dorm rooms. Because students frequently risked their lives entering the Spirit Realm, it was crucial for them to rest well — single rooms were the best for that.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
In these two days, Ben had been going to the sunbathing experience hall on time every day, even getting himself a membership…
He also familiarized himself with all the school's facilities.
He had to admit — extraordinary universities really were different from what he had imagined.
There were many training locations he had never even heard of before.
Today was the last day of vacation. Classes would start tomorrow.
At a little past nine in the morning, Ben showed up at the sunbathing experience hall once again.
After completing his sunbathing, his attributes were:Race: HumanConstitution: 60Spirit: 26Strength: 60Agility: 60Talent: Kryptonian bloodlineSpirit Energy Points: 0In just five days, his stats had skyrocketed. Amazing!
The Great Superman physique was truly incredible!
Ben happily left the experience hall and returned to campus.
Today was also the final day for registration, so many new students were arriving. The campus was bustling.
Many had chosen to spend as much time with family as possible before arriving at the last minute.
In the crowded registration area, Ben immediately spotted a very familiar figure.
The figure was so dazzling that even standing silently in a corner, she drew everyone's attention like a bright flame in the dark.
It was Leo!
At this moment, almost all the boys at the registration site were sneaking glances at Leo — and even some of the girls were too.
Seeing Leo, everyone understood something clearly:
Some people are born to be protagonists.
Wherever she stood, that place became the center of the stage.
While Ben was debating whether to take a detour, Leo had already spotted him.
"Ben!"
Leo shouted.
Standing next to her was a middle-aged man with a stern face — clearly Leo's father, from the Henry family.
Hearing his daughter's call, President Henry immediately turned his gaze toward Ben.
(End of Chapter 16)