C198 Milky Way Academy

In the realm of noble families.

This was what they called a noble family!

Chu Tianfeng's words had utterly transformed Chu Yi's perception.

Chu Yi had been merely a commoner in the world, and even after arriving in this new realm, he was, in the strictest sense, still a commoner.

Up until a month before his arrival, Chu Yi had lived the life of a commoner.

The rift between commoners and noble families was always deep and unbridgeable.

It was much like the case with the three noble scions Chu Yi had slain.

Their words had reflected the true sentiments of the majority of noble offspring.

Thus, Chu Yi had come to view noble families with a certain disdain.

But now, Chu Tianfeng had revolutionized Chu Yi's worldview.

This was the true essence of a noble family!

More precisely, this was the essence of noble families in this particular world.

Back in the old world, such families were indeed cancers, stifling the progress of the era and plunging the vast Central Plains into endless conflict.

However, the noble families of this world stood for honor and glory—something Chu Yi had never previously considered.

Chu Tianfeng had effectively cleared up all of Chu Yi's confusion.

Yet...

"Why would the government want to suppress these noble families if their existence clearly contributes to societal stability? Especially since these families are comprised of bona fide heroic descendants?"

Righteous lineage?

Though the idiom was unfamiliar to him, Chu Tianfeng grasped its meaning after a brief reflection.

Looking at Chu Yi, Chu Tianfeng couldn't help but feel a twinge of helplessness.

"Yes, the noble families of old were exceptional, the progeny of heroes."

"They earned their stripes by upholding the peace and stability of humanity."

"But that was then!"

"The noble families of today..."

Chu Tianfeng hesitated, seemingly recalling something, and let out a soft sigh.

Chu Yi fell silent.

Indeed, no lineage could maintain its original character over countless years, and the noble families were no exception.

"Of course, the majority in these noble families still adhere to their ancestral teachings, but there are always those few who dishonor their heritage."

"It's precisely because of them that the term 'noble family' has become stained."

Chu Yi understood this all too well, knowing that every group has its share of troublemakers.

"Of course, the majority of the scions from noble families are quite exceptional."

"You've hardly, if ever, seen or even heard of these young nobles bullying anyone, right?"

That was indeed the case.

Redmarsh could be considered the stronghold for many noble families, with a substantial number of them based here, and naturally, their young descendants were plentiful.

Yet, over the years, Chu Yi had never heard of any of these young nobles engaging in bullying.

Even at Seventeenth High School, there were quite a few from these prominent families.

But these individuals were, at most, a tad arrogant; they never resorted to bullying.

There will always be bad apples.

Even during the awakening of our nation, weren't there plenty of despicable characters like Wang Xiao Yao?

So it would be unfair to judge the whole by a few isolated incidents.

"Moreover, the government believes that these noble families will inevitably go down that path eventually."

"They want to address these issues proactively."

"To avoid problems later that might become unmanageable."

Being proactive is wise, and Chu Yi understands that if these families are allowed to grow unchecked, it won't take many years after the turmoil between humans and demons has settled for them to morph into something their ancestors would have despised.

Clearly, planning ahead to prevent irreversible damage later on is the correct approach.

"Truthfully, I do support the government's measures at heart."

"But..."

Chu Tianfeng gazed at Chu Yi with utmost seriousness.

"All that is in the future. For now, at least, the presence of these noble families is immensely important."

"The government also intends to integrate these families."

"To harness their power for its own, ensuring that the government's voice is the only one that resonates across the globe."

Chu Yi was right.

He recalled a time when a single party ruled.

This strategy certainly had its merits, facilitating efficient resource distribution and coordination, and preventing many potential crises.

If this world were like the one before, Chu Yi would support this unified approach.

But now, things are different!

In this world, martial arts reign supreme, and strength dictates power!

In the world before, even the highest national leaders would only serve two terms before being replaced.

But in this world?

The mighty cling to the lion's share of governmental authority.

Moreover, the strong in this realm enjoy unnaturally long lifespans, ensuring they have ample time to remain in their positions.

"Imagine these individuals wielding power for a year, two years, or even fifty to a hundred years, maintaining their initial resolve."

"But what about after a century?"

"Furthermore, let's not even consider those at the War God Level. Even a Diamond Level Great General, if spared life-and-death trials, could remain in power for centuries."

"Who can ensure that when they reach old age, they will still hold true to their initial intentions and not succumb to the temptation of power or the desire to survive, potentially leading to dangerous actions?"

Chu Tianfeng's observations were spot on!

Chu Yi had come to a realization.

In the former world, a unified government voice was ideal, and that world had proven as much.

But in this current world...

No matter who it is, the presence of a single voice almost inevitably leads to corruption.

The current government leaders are mavericks, but what about in a hundred years, or several hundred years?

Won't they have transformed into another kind of aristocracy?

And once they become entrenched as an aristocracy, the danger increases exponentially.

It's essential to recognize that they were born into control over the entire human race's power!

This is a fundamental difference from today's aristocratic families.

"Therefore, I've always believed that checks and balances are crucial.

"Mutual restraint is what suits the evolution of humanity today!"

Chu Tianfeng spoke with conviction.

Although the shifts in this world didn't greatly affect the Chu family, given that their roots didn't lie on Earth, Chu Tianfeng was born and bred here!

Others may be indifferent, but not Chu Tianfeng.

He couldn't stand by and watch a world painstakingly built by many crumble due to power struggles.

Thus, after careful consideration, Chu Tianfeng decided to join the Aristocratic Alliance.

Strictly speaking, a family like Chu Tianfeng's, with only a few members, was particularly well-suited for roles within the government. In an attempt to secure Chu Tianfeng's allegiance, the government had previously offered him positions of significant power. Nevertheless, he chose a different path.

"If the aristocratic families or the government's strongholds take control, then corruption is certain!" he declared. "The ideal situation is for the aristocratic families and the government to keep each other in check. Overall, I do support a stronger government, but the aristocratic families must possess the power to provide balance!"

This was Chu Tianfeng's philosophy. Neither the government nor the aristocratic families were at fault. However, their potential to err in the future was something no one could ensure. Instead of banking on uncertain future prospects, it was wiser to plan ahead meticulously to prevent any issues from arising.

It must be said that Chu Yi had previously been inclined to eradicate the aristocratic families. After all, from the history lessons of his previous life, he was well aware of the harm they could cause. But in this world, things were different.

"So, Grandfather, what are your intentions?" Chu Yi asked, sensing that Chu Tianfeng had a purpose behind sharing so much with him.

With a slight smile, Chu Tianfeng didn't answer directly. "Chu Yi, have you ever heard of the Milky Way Academy?"

Milky Way Academy? Quite the fantastical name. Chu Yi racked his brain but found no mention of the Milky Way Academy in either his past or present memories. Thus, he honestly shook his head in response.

"Indeed, you wouldn't know about it. It's understandable since, for us from First Level civilizations, the Milky Way Academy is far beyond our reach." The Milky Way Academy, as its name implies, was an institution founded within the Milky Way Galaxy. It was the grandest and oldest academy across the entire galaxy, drawing in talent from every corner to foster the development of the Milky Way Galaxy.

The Milky Way Academy was not just any ordinary academy. Indeed, there was only one main campus, and it was considered a holy site where the most exceptional prodigies from across the galaxy aspired to study.

Beneath the main campus of the Milky Way Academy, there are Second Level Academies and Third Level Academies.

The Milky Way Galaxy contains six major spiral arms.

On each of these arms, six Second Level Branch Academies have been established.

Moving forward, Third Level Branch Academies have been set up within some of the smaller galaxies.

It's fair to say that even the Third Level Academies attract the brightest talents from Second and Third Level civilizations.

When Chu Tianfeng referred to the Milky Way Academy, he was actually talking about its Third Level Branch Academy.

"In this branch, we humans hold a certain degree of influence, which allows us to secure a number of special admission slots each year."

"Our hope is that you can secure one of these special slots for Earth, representing the Noble Family!"

Representing a noble family?

This concept...

Chu Yi was confused.

But Chu Tianfeng intended to lay everything out for Chu Yi, so he didn't hold back and explained the whole situation.

After listening, Chu Yi began to grasp the bigger picture.

Why did these noble families and even the Terran Federation's government possess such advanced technology from higher civilizations?

Some claimed it was purchased through recent interactions with these advanced civilizations.

However, Earth's resources are finite, and some items simply cannot be bought with money.

Hence, this explanation doesn't hold up.

The reality is that these technologies are gifts!

Indeed, the humans within the Milky Way Galaxy have been supporting the Terran Federation through their generosity.

Chu Yi had learned from the War God Tower that humans are quite scarce in the Milky Way Galaxy.

With their numbers already low, failing to unite could easily lead to their collective demise.

One of humanity's traits is their ability to unite all potential allies.

Being human, there's an innate need to come together.

As a result, many humans across the Milky Way Galaxy have banded together to form the Human Milky Way Alliance.

The advancements enjoyed by the Earth Federation are the fruits of this alliance's generosity.

Moreover, even before humanity reached the status of a Third Level civilization, the Human Milky Way Alliance has been continuously providing resources and materials suited to our current level of development.

Of course, beyond the Earth Federation, the Milky Way Galaxy is home to numerous First and Second Level human civilizations. The Human Milky Way Alliance isn't simply charitable; they don't just hand out gifts to those who are weaker.

This is an alliance, a collective where decisions are made together by everyone involved.

Within the Human Milky Way Alliance, the level of support and gifts a civilization receives is determined by its potential!

The clearest indicators of potential are the number of powerful individuals and the quantity of young geniuses and prodigies.

"When the time comes, as long as we gain admission to the Milky Way Academy, the Human Milky Way Alliance will surely allocate a substantial amount of resources to us!"

"The Aristocratic Alliance has previously discussed this with the government. The distribution of resources hinges on the number of geniuses and prodigies emerging from each faction. This becomes the key factor in deciding the allocation of the lion's share of resources..."