Chapter 76 – 76: The Fame Spreads

“Countdown: three… two… one… Done! The Beast Arena Tournament is officially over, and Lu Jun has earned resources for the entire department.”

Lu Jun, dazed, heard the teacher’s verdict and was jolted back to reality. He forced himself to gather what little strength he had left. Looking around, he realized that most of the new students were familiar faces.

After all, he had personally defeated a total of 2,500 people—two-thirds of all the new students.

Pearl Academy’s top student? It’s right now!

When he said he was invincible at Pearl, he truly meant it—every single new student had received a beating from him.

The Pearl Forum was active through the night with some people jokingly saying, “Even a dog passing by would get punched by this ‘Lu Jun Slayer’.”

With Dean Xiao’s arrival, the entire crowd fell silent. No one protested Lu Jun’s take-over of all the department’s resources. There were no angry outcries like in the original story with Mo Fan, no one shouting in defiance, or any public dissatisfaction.

Mainly because Mo Fan had only defeated two hundred representatives, and some battles had even been a bit tricky. Most new students resented him, isolating him. Whoever went up next would want to step on him.

But Lu Jun, well, he had personally eliminated every one of them. It wasn’t a fair group battle; there was no excuse for any complaints.

If anyone dared to challenge him, they wouldn’t even need Lu Jun to lift a finger—the crowd would swarm them. There’d be no argument like, “Where were you when all this was happening?” Those too scared to take the stage had no place in Pearl anymore. Shameful.

Dean Xiao smiled and said, “Everyone has had a long night and is exhausted. The winners are even more so. After such a fierce battle, I won’t waste your time.”

He paused before continuing, “I am pleased to see the future of humanity!”

This sentence sent shockwaves through the entire venue. It was clear that Dean Xiao held Lu Jun in extremely high regard—not just Pearl’s future, not just China’s future, but humanity’s future.

After some thought, the students and viewers in the live broadcast began to deeply understand this sentiment.

Damn it! While the Beast Arena was ongoing, no one thought too much about it, but now that it was over, they were struck with realization. Was this human?! A day and night-long battle was played out in real life.

Still, as the saying goes, no amount of praise is too much.

The various memes and pictures from the battle spread widely. Many people didn’t know who Lu Jun was and had no interest in learning, yet they were playing with the memes. This was rather unexpected, as the Beast Arena in Magic City was a relatively niche livestream event. To have it cause such a stir was surprising.

Fortunately, Lu Jun, the “Slayer”, and the “City Swordsman” were not associated with one another; each was treated as an independent figure.

For now, Lu Jun was seen as a promising new student, which saved him from many complications.

Even so, his fame skyrocketed. If someone ever discovered that both identities belonged to the same person, it would undoubtedly create a massive media uproar.

After Dean Xiao’s remarks, he swiftly dismissed all the students.

Everyone sighed in relief, glad that it was finally over, and left the arena. The discussions continued, and the impact only grew.

In the Beast Arena, Lu Jun’s tense body relaxed as exhaustion suddenly hit him like a crashing wave. His fatigue overwhelmed him, and he could barely move. His vision blurred, his body ached all over, and he was about to collapse.

No one noticed his condition. To the new students and teachers, he had already become a “god,” invincible, unable to be defeated or worn out. People revered him, as he had single-handedly fought through a one-on-one battle royale, defeating the Black Church and winning the Beast Arena Tournament.

Even the livestream audience was oblivious. Only Lu Mei and Tang Yue, who had been paying close attention to Lu Jun, noticed something was off. They furrowed their brows.

At that moment, Lu Jun felt as though he was on the verge of fainting, his vision spinning. Thoughts raced through his mind: “I can’t keep up this image of heroism for much longer.”

Fortunately, before he collapsed, Ding Yumian, who had been about to leave, happened to glance back at the arena and immediately sensed Lu Jun’s exhaustion.

She hesitated for a moment, then shook her head at her urging friend, turned, and gracefully walked toward the Beast Arena.

Just as Lu Jun was about to fall, he suddenly felt his shoulder being supported by something soft. A woman had stepped in and caught him, the scent of her fragrance filling the air.

Ding Yumian’s gentle voice echoed, “Are you okay?”

Lu Jun froze in surprise, looking at her in disbelief. He hadn’t expected Ding Yumian to be the one to help him.

From a distance, her friends were dumbfounded, their faces lit up with gossip-driven smiles. Of course, everyone knew about Lu Jun’s reputation as a real man. His strength and endurance far outshone Mo Fan’s, and his fame was a hundred times greater.

Countless college girls had been charmed by him. Whether they were older or younger students, his resilience and willpower were unmatched.

When Ding Yumian walked forward, many hesitant girls regretted not acting sooner.

The livestream audience and new students couldn’t stop shouting: “Ahhhh! Kill me now, I can’t take it! How can someone be this strong, handsome, and also get a beautiful woman by his side?”

“Damn it, this is outrageous!”

“Hehehe, you know the drill. The red and blue team always has their ‘xp.’ I said it, didn’t I? This is battlefield romance. People with power always attract each other.”

Ding Yumian’s face turned slightly red from all the attention. She wasn’t used to the spotlight, and she wasn’t sure why she reached out to help Lu Jun. Perhaps it was because of the earlier incident and her guilt, or maybe it was from her genuine admiration for him.

Lu Mei, watching from her apartment, saw this scene with a blank expression before quickly heading downstairs and driving her luxury car straight to Pearl Academy.

Meanwhile, Ding Yumian softly asked, “Where do you want to go now?”

“I…” Lu Jun struggled to speak. He thought for a moment but couldn’t find the strength to respond. He didn’t live at Pearl Academy; his apartment was nearby, but he couldn’t make it there in his current state.

His head was spinning, and he had truly reached his limit.

Moreover, Lu Jun sensed Ding Yumian’s anxiety. Her calm nature seemed to make her uneasy, especially now when she probably wanted him to go back to the dorm.

But Lu Jun thought, after what happened earlier, when he had gotten a glimpse of her soaking wet, any further stimulation could cause chaos in Magic City.

He winced, “Ugh… can you take me to the school gate, and then call me a cab?”

His arm was too sore to lift.

Ding Yumian bit her lip. Calling a male acquaintance for help would create misunderstandings, wouldn’t it?

“Is that too much trouble?” Lu Jun sighed. “Then take me to the out of Beast Arena, and I’ll figure it out from there.”

Ding Yumian, with her kind heart, reluctantly nodded. “It’s fine. Your magical energy is depleted. You need to rest soon. I’ll take you there.”

Hearing this, Lu Jun fell silent. Since she wasn’t concerned, there was no need to be stubborn.

The two of them walked slowly to the Beast Arena. Lu Jun leaned heavily on Ding Yumian, the sensation of her soft body against him making her cheeks flush. That warm, comforting feeling was intoxicating, especially after the intense battle. No wonder throughout history, heroes were always drawn to the warmth of beautiful women.

But Ding Yumian said nothing. She could see that Lu Jun was doing his best to hold it together, but it was clear he was exhausted.

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