"The last examiner is… Lu Yu!?"
Helian Tu's eyes widened. He looked at the young face sitting in the examiner's seat on the stage, his expression horrified, especially when he saw the other examiners nodding at him without any objection.
In that mont, the Volcanic Will surging in his mind was like a fire instantly doused by a heavy rain, turning directly into mud, and his thoughts froze along with it…
What on earth is going on!?
Aren't we all trial-takers?
How did you sneak off to sit in the examiner's seat?
"Lu Yu!?"
Hearing this na, many geniuses looked up at the young man who was calmly leaning back in the examiner's chair, talking with Luo Zisong, and were also stunned!
It wouldn't be impossible if they just looked alike, but that Blindfolded Space-type Spider Maiden completely confird his identity!
It was Lu Yu, the hottest new star of the Borderlands recently, hailed as one of the seeds with the potential to break into the Prodigy Domain!
Just a mont ago, they were saying this guy might beco a strong opponent in the future but was no cause for concern yet. However, in the blink of an eye, Lu Yu was sitting with nurous Morning Star Rank examiners, looking down on their combat performance.
They had gone directly from being opponents to being students!
This was simply hard to accept, and they couldn't understand what had happened.
A genius couldn't help but murmur, "What's going on? Could it be that I'm already in a battle, but I've fallen into a False Dreamscape woven by Wei Tian?"
"Don't drag into this, I'm more confused than you are.
I'm already wondering if I woke up too abruptly today, seeing Lu Yu as an examiner. Could it be… that a powerhouse twisted our consciousness?"
Wei Tian was so shocked that all his sleepiness vanished.
With his Panda Eyes, he stared intently at Lu Yu, who was laughing and talking up high, and began completely doubting life.
He would rather believe that soone had tampered with his mories than believe Lu Yu would beco an examiner!
"Damn it…"
Zhao Wen no longer had the calm and composed deanor of a Noble Young Master.
His mouth was slightly agape, wanting to say sothing, but he didn't know what to say.
"This guy… he's really full of surprises!"
Xin Qian couldn't help but smile bitterly.
She was sure they weren't dreaming, but she felt that their previous Bold Words now seed like a joke.
You considered Lu Yu an opponent!
But in reality, he had long since leaped out of his peer group and was directly treating Morning Star Rank Beast Tars as his peers!
He didn't even spare them a glance!
Although the scene before them was real, many people found it hard to accept.
"Why did a guy younger than us beco an examiner?"
"I'm a little dizzy. What on earth is going on? Can the Mystic Realm Yellow Hair also work on the Competition Organizer? Don't tell these examiners were coerced?"
"Could there be an inside story to the Top-tier Genius Battle? But our backgrounds aren't low.
Normally, we're the ones bullying others, how did we end up being bullied by Lu Yu?"
"Right, the person next to Lu Yu seems to be the principal of his high school, Luo Zisong. He's a veteran Morning Star Beast Tar, just one step away from the Moonlight Rank.
Maybe he got Lu Yu a quota!"
"Even so, this is too much! Even if the Alliance were to internally assign quotas, it should be done in a low-key manner. This is a complete insult to us!"
"I object! I want an explanation!"
"…"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, feeling as if they had been played for fools.
"Are they for real? Lu Yu is really an examiner!?"
The soldiers guarding Night Moon Town were also Dazed and Confused.
Although they had been looking forward to Lu Yu's arrival, seeing him for real brought no pleasant surprise, only shock.
A clamor of discussion erupted.
The few military officers maintaining order also looked at each other in dismay, having heard nothing about this news.
But it had to be said, the shocking effect of this unconventional move was beyond imagination!
For a mont, the scene was in an uproar!
Many geniuses demanded an explanation!
"I ca across sothing good on the way and got a bit held up. Good thing I wasn't late, or I'd be upset about having my wages deducted…"
Lu Yu sat on his chair, chatting calmly with the principal as if he hadn't noticed the clamorous atmosphere.
To ignore is the greatest form of contempt!
"This kid is as… arrogant as ever!"
Zhang Li shook her head, her feelings actually more complicated than those of the crowd below.
Not long ago, she was above Lu Yu, viewing him as a junior.
She never expected that he could now be on equal footing with her!
Moreover, when she arrived, she happened to see the real reason for Lu Yu's tardiness, and what he was doing…
Him sitting in the examiner's seat wasn't him looking for easy gains; it was the good fortune of these examinees!
This guy has definitely approached the level of those nine prodigies!
"That Old Luo, his luck is really good. He just picked up a top-tier prodigy for free…"
Guan Xiangping's eyes were red with jealousy.
It was bad enough that such an outstanding genius didn't appear in teorfall City, but he ended up being a bargain for his old rival!
It's more painful to see him profit than to suffer a loss oneself!
He deserves to die!
"Unmoved by honor or disgrace, not bad!"
Peng Lin saw Lu Yu's reaction, and although his expression remained cold, he felt quite appreciative of him in his heart.
One who would be a general needs a strong ntality to remain calm in crisis.
Especially the way Lu Yu handled crises in the mystic realms several tis—he knew how to advance and retreat with asure, maximizing his benefits!
Disregarding honor and disgrace, treating all factors as tools!
The rciful do not command troops. That is the righteous path!
Such an outstanding talent should enter the military after graduation to fully utilize his strengths!
Moreover, as the general stationed at Night Moon Town, he had already received orders to enter a state of constant combat readiness, which ant…
The situation on the Border Battlefield has been unstable recently!
The brief period of peace is most likely coming to an end!
"This kid… is really thick-skinned!"
Compared to the calmness of the other examiners, Luo Zisong's scalp was numbing from the stares below.
It made him look like so… Evil Principal who engages in the Unspoken Rule and schmoozing!
But his original intention was clearly for the good of these geniuses!
To save them from being crushed!
'It's a pity I can't say this out loud, otherwise they'd fight until their heads were broken and bleeding just to fight for honor!'
Luo Zisong sighed and whispered to Lu Yu beside him:
"Aren't you going to say sothing?"
To this, Lu Yu comforted him in return:
"As elders, we should be magnanimous. Don't bicker with these unruly, noisy youngsters!"
"…"
Luo Zisong was at a loss for words.
Although that made a lot of sense, you're the youngest one here!
How can you act so world-weary and like an Old Sly Dog the mont you open your mouth!
He felt a little regretful in his heart.
This ti… I won't fail to preserve my integrity in old age, will I?
If that's the case, I might as well let Lu Yu beat them into Aberration!
Compared to Luo Zisong's anxiety, Lu Yu wasn't feigning calmness; he genuinely didn't care.
He had a clear understanding of his own position: just soone who collects a salary, eats, and waits for death. If sothing went wrong, at worst he'd just be a temporary worker, take his pay, and leave.
Everyone hates capitalists, but everyone wants to be a capitalist!
So what if others question it?
It's just envy, jealousy, and hate!
"Most importantly, as an examiner, fighting with the examinees would be unseemly behavior!"
Lu Yu waved his hand, and Little Spider at his side took a step forward, extending her fair little hands to obediently give him a massage.
This scene made the crowd completely furious!
They had seen people go through the back door, but they had never seen soone so brazen after doing it!
"Co down and duel if you have the guts!"
"Damn, he even has a maidservant! Is this guy here on vacation? Are we his vacation spot?!"
"I'm not convinced!"
"…"
"What should we do?"
Below the stage, the crowd was in an uproar.
The military officers maintaining order also had troubled expressions. They looked up at Peng Lin to ask for instructions on what to do next.
Appreciation was one thing, but Peng Lin didn't want this Genius Battle to devolve into a farce.
So he spoke up, "Since they have a problem with you, you should be the one to convince them!"
In fact, the situation had escalated to this point partly due to Peng Lin silently going with the flow to his advantage.
He wanted to use this to see how Lu Yu handled conflicts between people, aside from mystic realms and monsters.
To take a high-grade Moon-attribute resource for free, one needed to show corresponding qualifications!
If he handled it poorly, it would an his potential was limited.
He could only be a vanguard general, not a commander.
Peng Lin wouldn't go back on his word to provide the resources, but he wouldn't offer any more help either.
After all, the one thing this world didn't lack was geniuses!
Zhang Li and Guan Xiangping had similar thoughts, so they didn't speak up to persuade anyone.
"No problem!"
Lu Yu agreed decisively.
He understood Peng Lin's aning but didn't care. After all, this man was a sponsor.
Although he liked coasting and being a lurker, he could provide the corresponding service when it mattered.
Otherwise, why would they ever seek you out again?
Lu Yu stood up, raised his hand, and made a Void Press.
The scene instantly quieted down. A group of geniuses stared at him, waiting for an answer.
Lu Yu glanced around, a helpless smile appearing on his face as he said:
"Actually, I understand how you feel. It's true that it's not very appropriate for to be sitting here…"
Hearing this, many people's lips curled up in a disdainful smile.
Is that all?
Just a little scare from them and he rushes out to explain?
As expected, just a thin-skinned little fellow!
But an apology would be useless. No matter what Lu Yu said later, they wouldn't listen.
They would just use the montum to kick him off the examiner's seat and onto the battle arena to teach him a good lesson!
"Boring!"
Wei Tian reverted to his lazy appearance, feeling very bored. He just wanted to see rivers of blood!
As for Zhao Wen and Xin Qian, they were curious about what this recently famous Star of the Future would say.
"This prelude… sothing's not right…"
Only Helian Tu vaguely felt that sothing was amiss. Despite his tiger-like appearance, like a reckless brute, he was actually extrely witty on the inside!
He had watched many videos of Lu Yu and could deduce his general personality from his fighting style.
He was definitely not the type to willingly suffer a loss!
In other words, it was unlikely he would yield, but he probably wouldn't dare to use force either.
So, he would most likely employ a divide-and-conquer strategy, disintegrating them from within.
"But if I can see it, others can think of it too. With so many people wanting to drag you down, how will you respond?"
Believing he had figured out Lu Yu's thoughts, Helian Tu's lips curled up.
He could already imagine Lu Yu's upcoming predicant.
However, Lu Yu, standing on the stage and looking at the crowd on the ground, suddenly changed his tone, speaking as if hating iron for not becoming steel:
"But there's nothing I can do about it.
Who told you all to be too weak!"
As his words fell, it was like a sudden clap of thunder on a clear day, stunning everyone!
Is this guy crazy!?
"Th-Th-This…"
Helian Tu's confident smile ca to an abrupt halt, replaced by astonishnt. Why was he not playing by the rules again!
He went straight for the in-your-face taunt!
Zhao Wen and Xin Qian's mouths dropped open, with only one thought left in their minds:
Too arrogant!
"Holy crap!"
Luo Zisong at the side almost tore off his beard, his expression bewildered.
I told you to appease them, not to add fuel to the fire!
If this continues, he'll be mobbed!
Just as he was about to speak, he heard Lu Yu continue:
"I also wanted to be an examinee at first, but my beloved elder, Principal Luo Zisong right here next to , specially ca to persuade . He told earnestly—【Lu Yu, as the Number One of Great Abyss City High School, you can already easily sweep these little fellows.
If you cause them to have a ntal collapse and one or two undergo Aberration, I'll have a hard ti reporting back to the Alliance.】"
Hearing this, everyone's gaze fell on Luo Zisong.
So this was why Lu Yu was so arrogant—it was all instigated by him from behind the scenes!
"I…"
Luo Zisong's scalp tingled as he listened. The key thing was that Lu Yu even winked at him, implying: The ad is out, Great Abyss City First High School will be famous from now on, no need to thank !
(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
This isn't the kind of fa I wanted!
Although Luo Zisong really wanted to say "I didn't," he had indeed said those words.
Denial was useless. He could only force himself to look calm and squeeze out an ugly smile.
But in the eyes of others, he was just a man leaning on a cane, sitting on a chair, with a contemptuous smile, exuding the air of one who would ascend the highest peak; so at a glance all other mountains are small.
It made everyone's teeth itch with hatred!
If they weren't below the Morning Star Rank, they would have already started a wheel battle!
"Damn it, I was tricked by this kid!"
Luo Zisong wanted to curse in his heart.
He could only console himself that as long as Lu Yu wasn't defeated, this advertisent would soon be famous throughout the borderlands!
He glanced over and saw that Zhang Li and Guan Xiangping were also dumbfounded!
Especially the latter. How had he never known his old rival could be such a poser?
Could it be…
Lu Yu was actually taught by him?
Such shocked gazes greatly satisfied Luo Zisong's vanity.
Right, if they're offended, they're offended!
It's not like I'm their peer anyway. Worst case, when these guys co to challenge in the future, I'll just claim I'm sick!
As long as I don't fight, you can't use as a stepping stone to climb higher!
However, among so many people, Corps Commander Peng Lin's expression remained calm.
This made Luo Zisong secretly marvel. As expected of an old general from the battlefield, his ntality was impeccable.
Little did he know, Peng Lin had simply suffered a battle injury in the past that damaged his facial nerves. Even after it was repaired, there were aftereffects, commonly known as facial paralysis.
So his expression didn't show on his face, but his hand was already trembling slightly.
He really wanted to know, how on earth was Lu Yu planning to handle this endga?
"So, I thought about it and agreed.
For your safety, for the future of the Human Race, I am willing to give up my status as an examinee and beco an examiner!" After speaking, Lu Yu sighed, his figure looking desolate, giving off the vibe that 'You are the worst class I've ever had!'
The group's eyes were blazing with fire. He had clearly gained a huge advantage, yet he stood on the moral high ground, claiming everything he did was for their own good!
Even if we wanted to believe you, could you please not let the corner of your mouth curve up when you sigh?
Xin Qian chuckled with anger and sneered, "So we should thank you then?"
"No need to thank , it's all to serve the people!"
Lu Yu nodded and said righteously:
"If you really want to thank , I won't refuse.
After all, it's everyone's kind intention. You can give so beast tar resources.
Others might shalessly specify fire-type or water-type materials, but I'm different. I'll take anything, but don't give trash.
This isn't a junkyard!
And you, you're Xin Qian, right? You're not even half as good-looking as when I'm cross-dressing, so don't even think about taking advantage of by promising yourself in marriage. Strongly reject!"
The others were also shocked.
How could such a shaless person exist!
Rumble!
Thunder roiled around Xin Qian. The electric current made her hair stand on end.
Usually, she was the one who angered others, but today, she was about to be angered to death by Lu Yu!
She wished she could zap this bastard into a piece of charcoal!
Rumble!
A bolt of thunder condensed and roared towards Lu Yu. However, Lu Yu just watched this scene and said calmly:
"I almost forgot to ntion, attacking an examiner gets you disqualified.
These people are really insidious, just watching you make a mistake so they can easily eliminate a competitor. Your share of the resources will be taken by soone else.
One step behind ans you'll always be behind…"
Rumble!
The thunder roared past Lu Yu and landed in the distance. Accompanied by an electric explosion, it instantly blasted out a huge crater, filled with scorched black marks.
Lu Yu dusted off the corner of his clothes and said from his high vantage point:
"This ti, I can forgive your offense. Aren't you going to thank ?"
"Thank! You! Examiner! Lu!"
Xin Qian said through gritted teeth, looking at the figure on the tal pillar as if she were looking at an evil monster.
Although her heart was filled with resentnt, she didn't attack again, because she had indeed been persuaded.
"Xin Qian has completely fallen into his rhythm!"
Seeing this, Zhao Wen was also quite amazed by Lu Yu's skill in manipulating people's hearts.
With just a few words, he had dissipated most of Xin Qian's killing intent and redirected her hatred towards the onlookers, successfully sowing discord among them.
After all, regardless of Lu Yu's strength, the indisputable fact was that he was now an examiner, representing the face of the Alliance.
If he were attacked, the other examiners would not look on without helping.
Anyone with a brain would know that attacking him would be a huge loss.
They wouldn't be able to hurt Lu Yu, and even afterward, their status as an examinee would be revoked.
But they would gain nothing themselves, only toiling for another's benefit!
Resources that could purify a pet beast's bloodline were rare even within their families, not even enough for their own mbers.
Even if they could get one, why not take all of them?
Only with enough foundation would one be qualified to aim for the magnate-level!
"Not bad!"
Helian Tu watched the cald crowd and nodded to himself. Although he preferred battles where every punch hits flesh, he would not look down on the wisdom of others!
That kind of fool wouldn't live for long!
"But that's exactly why beating these so-called strategists to the ground with my fists is so satisfying!" Helian Tu thought to himself.
As for Wei Tian, he paid no attention to what Lu Yu was saying the entire ti. His eyes were fixed on Little Spider, his expression one of pleasant surprise.
What he cared about wasn't her beauty, but her mysterious Void and Dream-type attributes. He originally thought it would be mainly Void with Dream as a secondary!
But in the perception of his 【Dream Furnace】 puzzle, this was definitely a top-tier dream-type pet beast!
The Dream-Eating Cult's plan to plunge the world into dreams had failed, but it had given birth to a pet beast with infinite potential!
If the remnant faction of the Dream-Eating Cult found out, they would probably go crazy!
Although a Beast Tar's first contracted beast couldn't be plundered, they could forcibly "welco" the Holy Son's return!
As for Lu Yu's opinion, it was no longer important!
But I'm so jealous, this pet beast is too cool.
It's a pity it has such a shaless master. I hope it doesn't get led astray…
"Looks like it's about to end!"
The others also realized Lu Yu was pulling the tiger's skin, but this was an open conspiracy, and there was nothing they could do about it.
Unless they were willing to sacrifice themselves for others to pick up the scraps, they could only swallow this loss one cannot complain about!
But unfortunately, they were all arrogant and selfish people, perfectly held in Lu Yu's grasp!
So, everyone could only console themselves that although Lu Yu's strength was lacking and he was arrogant, his thod of using the rules was indeed effective and could be grudgingly acknowledged.
It was just too infuriating!
When they got a chance in the future, they had to put a sack over Lu Yu's head and beat him up fiercely!
Zhang Li watched the crowd's reaction and said with a smile:
"Looks like it's over!"
"On the first drum beat morale is high; on the second it wanes; on the third it is exhausted.
He has suppressed their fighting spirit. A good use of military strategy!"
Guan Xiangping nodded in approval.
Looking at Luo Zisong, who was still striking a pose on the side, he grunted:
"Hmph, your luck is just a little better than mine!"
"My looks and strength are also better!"
Luo Zisong replied calmly, feeling secretly delighted. This kid is really sothing.
In the future, besides my bird, you can play with anything you want!
Especially his granddaughter. As long as Lu Yu asked, he would imdiately send her to his house, the kind where he would even pay a reverse dowry!
Otherwise, this gold-swallowing beast would be stuck on his hands!
"It's alright."
Seeing this, Peng Lin nodded slightly.
He had barely passed. It was just a pity that while his resourcefulness was outstanding, his bravery and martial prowess were lacking.
But that could be taught slowly in the future, until he was molded into his shape!
Just as everyone gave up on provoking him and was preparing to start the Top-tier Genius Battle, Lu Yu's voice sounded again:
"But… I can give you an opportunity!"
As his words fell, the entire audience went silent!
"What else is this guy trying to do!?"
Everyone felt like they had Lu Yu PTSD, like they were about to be played with until they broke.
Lu Yu looked at their expressions and said with a smile:
"Although you are all very weak, and I don't really care what you think, I don't want my beloved principal to be slandered by rumors that he helped go through the back door.
It deeply pains , after all, he's a cute old man, so…"
"Little Lu…"
Luo Zisong was deeply moved, but he really wanted to explain that he wasn't old, and he was an honest man who hadn't sold himself out for Lu Yu.
No, he would never do such a thing!
He had a faint suspicion.
Could Lu Yu be planning to…
Lu Yu leaned back, sitting imposingly in his chair as if ready for battle, and said playfully:
"The first place winner of this Genius Battle can challenge at the price of one Morning Star Rank Material!"
"Soone who can win the championship should have a firm willpower and not undergo Aberration easily, right?"
As his words fell, the entire audience was in an uproar!
"Arrogant!"
"I didn't expect this guy to have so guts. I'll have to give him another look.
But when I beat him up, I won't show any rcy. This guy is just too despicable!"
"I can't believe Lu Yu was so foolish himself.
In that case, nobody better compete with . I'm going to beat him to death!"
"…"
The crowd's morale was high.
The desire to win the championship was stronger than ever, not just for the prize, but also to defeat Lu Yu, who was high and mighty like a final Demon King BOSS in a ga!
And trample him fiercely underfoot!
Even without looking, one could tell, that what followed would be an unprecedentedly fierce battle!
Like a catfish placed in a tank of sea fish, it had stirred up all the vitality!
Whether they hated him or revered him, they were all just pawns in his hand!
Peng Lin watched this scene, looking at Lu Yu whose expression was calm, as if everything was under his control. Only one sentence remained in his heart:
"A Born Commander!"
A big chapter of 6,300 characters, asking for monthly tickets.
I went back to my hotown for the Dragon Boat Festival, been on the highway the whole ti, my head is a little dizzy from writing. I'll fix the typos tomorrow!
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