Chapter 1: The Fate of Fang Xing

Year 717 of the Starry Sky Calendar. In the classroom of Class 12 at Yucai High School in Maple Leaf City on Chuyi Star, Fang Xing felt a whirlwind of emotions as he surveyed his surroundings. The students in Class 12 were engrossed in their history teacher Lan Fei's lecture, and the atmosphere was thick with tension and focus. Yet, Fang Xing was grappling with an astonishing truth: he had traveled to another world.

"The Year 1 of the Starry Sky Calendar marked the official entry of humanity into the interstellar era. The first light-speed spaceship, the 'Explorer,' discovered traces of intelligent life on the planet 'Thundercloud,' heralding the beginning of our third contact with extraterrestrial civilizations..."

Lan Fei's voice was elegant and melodic, and her captivating presence commanded attention. Dressed in a fitted black suit that accentuated her curves, she exuded a charm that was hard to ignore. Even the boys, especially those just beginning to experience the stirrings of adolescence, found it difficult to look away from her. Fang Xing himself had to admit that their teacher was indeed mesmerizing, particularly in this youthful setting.

"Fang Xing, please tell us about the 'Day of Catastrophe,'" Lan Fei suddenly called on him, her gaze piercing.

Caught off guard, Fang Xing quickly rose to his feet, frantically sifting through the memories that flooded his mind. Just moments ago, he had been an ordinary office worker on Earth, but now he was in a future world filled with advanced technology and mystery. "The Day of Catastrophe..."

He took a deep breath, steadying himself as he began to recount the tale, as if narrating an ancient legend. "The Day of Catastrophe occurred in the Year 112 of the Starry Sky Calendar. At that time, humanity had discovered hundreds of life-bearing planets, and interstellar explorers had become the heroes of the age. Then, on that fateful day, explorer Klin discovered the planet of the Canines. The Canine people were warlike and slaughtered the entire fleet, launching an invasion against the Blue Star Federation."

As he spoke, Fang Xing's words flowed more confidently, detailing the struggles and bloody history of the Federation. His thoughts wandered between the classroom scene and the shocking revelation of his own predicament: had he truly crossed into a future world, or was he in an alternate universe?

Lan Fei nodded approvingly, signaling him to sit down. She continued, "We once thought the main races in the universe were civilized, just like the 'Giant Rock People' and the 'Wood Spirits' we had discovered. But after the Day of Catastrophe, we learned that madness was the true norm in the dark cosmos. The Canines and their masters, the Ross, are the true cancers of the universe."

After sitting down, Fang Xing's mind was still swirling. He stared at the book in his hands, which seemed like a regular paper textbook but felt weightless and surreal, as if it were a projection. The cover read "Alien Species Encyclopedia."

Flipping through, he found the page on the Canines, but the illustration was blurry, deliberately obscured. It resembled a canine-human figure. Further along, he discovered a shadowy figure marked as the Ross, labeled as "Higher Servant Race."

"Servants of the Evil Gods..." Fang Xing murmured to himself, realizing the stakes of this universe were far higher than he had previously understood.

Just as he pondered the implications, the class transformed. All the books and desks vanished, and the floor gleamed with a polished sheen. A towering man with rippling muscles entered the room, wearing a sweat-soaked green shirt that revealed his physique. Fang Xing immediately sensed this was not a projection; this was a real person, and he was their martial arts teacher, Xia Long.

As their eyes met, Fang Xing felt a chill run down his spine. This man exuded an aura of power that suggested he was no ordinary instructor. 

"Today's martial arts class will focus on strengthening your will!" Xia Long's deep voice resonated through the room, filled with an energy that demanded respect.

This world was unique; it combined advanced technology with ancient martial arts traditions. Fang Xing understood that the upcoming lessons would not be mere theory but true practical training.

Anticipation stirred within him. Perhaps this new world would offer him unprecedented challenges and opportunities. He would embark on an unknown journey from here, discovering the path that lay ahead.