Chapter Nine: Naming the Peach Blossom Star

The next day, Hua Yun went to the academy early to learn about the planet.

It was not a large planet, much smaller than the main star, and the name "Desolate Star" was well-deserved.

"You can use the empathic sensor now to get a good understanding of the planet. Let me know if you need anything," the person in charge said, looking at Hua Yun with sympathy. They had never seen a student so unlucky.

Unprecedented, the unluckiest person in the galaxy.

"I understand," Hua Yun said, putting on the helmet. She had to admit that interstellar technology was truly advanced. The so-called empathic sensor was somewhat like the films people in her past life watched, only it wasn't 3D or 4D; if one had to quantify it, it might be called nD.

As soon as she put on the helmet, Hua Yun searched for the desolate star she wanted to investigate. Her field of vision shifted, and before her eyes lay a vast, barren landscape.

There were only a few scattered green plants, but the text prompts appearing beside them told her these were not ordinary flora, merely that their danger coefficient was low.

Hua Yun looked at the ground and rubbed some soil between her fingers. She was curious as to how the sensor could simulate such realism.

The planet was half land and half water. The water contained quite a few animals—or rather, exotic beasts. It was worth noting that there were no Zerg.

Every time Hua Yun touched something, a corresponding explanation appeared. For instance, next to a mountain in front of her, information popped up detailing its height, the types of vegetation growing on it, and so on.

The visuals and tactile sensations were incredibly authentic. She could even feel the occasional breeze brushing past her and the warmth of the sunlight on her skin.

If she were still in her past life, no one would ever suspect that everything before them was an illusion.

This was the power of interstellar empathic sensors. One could not only be fully immersed, but the objects within possessed the same tactile qualities as their real-world counterparts, often with even more detailed data, such as various physical parameters.

By utilizing this empathy technology, the collection and preservation of interstellar data were incredibly detailed and realistic.

What Hua Yun was seeing now was merely a file stored at the academy, intended to help her understand this desolate star as quickly and safely as possible.

"This is information updated a week ago," the teacher in charge of the data said. "Currently, there aren't many dangers on the surface. Standard protection robots can ensure your safety. However, the interstellar environment changes very rapidly. The school will set up appropriate measures there, but you must remain vigilant yourself."

The interstellar environment was complex, but for safety's sake, the desolate stars developed for use were generally relatively stable with high safety coefficients. Nevertheless, nothing was absolute; one could never afford to let their guard down.

"According to the records, this desolate star was discovered three hundred years ago. During these three hundred years, there was only one instance, two hundred years ago, when a batch of powerful mutant plants and some Zerg appeared. Since they were dealt with, it has remained relatively safe." Logically, such a planet should have been in demand, but it possessed neither mineral resources nor life-sustaining resources. Furthermore, it was small, making development difficult.

Major families looked down on it, and others could neither afford it nor had the resources to develop it.

Among the many desolate stars, this one had remained in the academy's possession.

"One more thing: this desolate star is not too far from the main star," which meant better security.

"Student Hua Yun, do you have any other questions?"

"If not, you can collect the corresponding materials and live-streaming equipment. The rest is up to you."

"None for now." Hua Yun had learned enough; the rest would have to be taken one step at a time.

"Student Hua Yun, please confirm the data for Desolate Star F999."

"You can now give Desolate Star F999 a name to help you attract viewers," the teacher suggested. Planets were generally designated by grade and number, but some also had their own names. During the development period of a desolate star, the developer held the right to name it.

"Let's call it... Shangri-La Star," Hua Yun said. She barely hesitated; the name slipped out instantly.