In the section for her motivation for participating, she wrote without hesitation: "For the prize money!"

In the "Skills" section, Zi Xi thought for a long time before finally filling in "None".

She quickly made a decision regarding the three initial pieces of equipment she planned to carry.

A high-energy particle levitation light sphere, mainly because Zi Xi is afraid of the dark.

A set of multifunctional mini outdoor kitchen utensils; an unknown planet means there may be unknown ingredients.

More decorative than practical, this retro-styled alloy dagger looks pretty cool and might scare away some small animals.

She didn't even consider more practical options such as a distress signal device, water purification equipment, or a professional survival knife.

In her mind, all she needed was light, a pot, a seemingly powerful knife, and the unwavering determination to create delicious food.

After clicking the submit button, she breathed a long sigh of relief, as if the 100 million star coins had already fallen into her pocket.

Zi Xi was happily planning what to eat once she received the prize money.

As for the dangers of unexplored planets?

She had long since forgotten about it with her naive optimism.

A few days later, an official email from the "Star Adventure King" program team appeared in Zi Xi's inbox.

[Congratulations, Ms. Zixi! You have passed the preliminary selection for the "Interstellar Adventure King" program! Please arrive at the designated spaceport within three days and board the program's special starship to travel to the adventure star region. Your adventure is about to begin!]

Upon seeing the email, Zi Xi jumped up excitedly, almost bumping into the low ceiling.

She quickly packed her meager belongings.

*

In the year 7345 of the Galactic Calendar, interstellar network traffic reached an unprecedented peak.

Countless light screens lit up in countless floating shuttles, simultaneously projecting the same image: the grand opening of "Star Adventure King".

The giant starship Pathfinder, used exclusively for the program, hovers quietly in its designated berth at the spaceport.

Below the bridge is a temporary, futuristic stage where dazzling holographic projections intertwine to display the show's logo and exciting promotional slogans.

The host, a renowned interstellar commentator known for his sharp wit and quick thinking, was introducing the show's impressive lineup in a highly persuasive tone.

"Fellow interstellar citizens! Welcome to the live stream of 'Interstellar Adventure King'! We are about to embark on a magnificent journey to explore the unknown star field, the Forgotten Star Ring!"

"Here, courage, wisdom, and luck will determine who is the ultimate champion and who will take home the unprecedented 100 million star coins!"

Behind the stage, a huge light screen began to display the contestants' information and 3D images in turn.

The guest lineup is clearly divided, with half being glamorous and well-known celebrity contestants, and the other half being ordinary people from different backgrounds with different purposes.

The first to appear were elites from the military.

Hawke, a captain in the military's special forces.

In the trailer, he wears a crisp dark green military uniform, his face is as resolute as a rock, and his eyes are as sharp as a hawk's.

[Captain Hawke! It's Captain Hawke! Ahhh, he's so handsome!]

[This gear looks professional! Champion look!]

People from the military are just different; they give you an overwhelming sense of security!

Nana is a renowned interstellar explorer known for her discovery of edible wild food.

She was dressed in a neat outdoor adventure outfit, and her skin was a healthy bronze color.

[Nana, the goddess! She's experienced; this time she'll definitely pull it off!]

Look at their gear, it's all about practicality!

This is what a real adventure is all about!

Next are celebrities with a large following.

Akai, a former interstellar combat tournament champion, is burly and has an arrogant smile on his face.

[Ah Kai is still so confident and flamboyant!!]

[Is this exoskeleton meant to flatten planets? Haha!]