Chapter 695

The rebels still wanted to fight back, but in front of Xier and Lu Ka he had no power to resist at all, being beaten until he repeatedly admitted defeat and begged for mercy.

Hahaha, you already surrendered? Where did your momentum just go?

Lu Ka stood with hands on his hips, full of vigor, and recited: 'Warrior from the Smelting Hammer—Invincible Boulder Champion—once again upheld justice and peace!'

Xier and Xing exchanged a silent glance, their toes already curling against the ground.

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Concave-Convex World.

Pff—!!

After listening to Lu Ka's entire impassioned 'speech,' Kaili almost bit the lollipop in her mouth in half.

"Is this what he called the trial? Or is it just the ability to train yourself to say such embarrassing lines in front of everyone without blushing? Even from behind the curtain, I, Miss, feel my toes curl in embarrassment for him!"

Jin scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed too, but still tried to defend the youth in the heavens: 'Um... Kaili, maybe this sentence has some special meaning? And Lu Ka looks quite serious about it...'

Zitang Huan pushed up his glasses: 'Could it be some kind of psychological suggestion? It reminds me of those protagonists shouting victory declarations after defeating monsters, to emphasize the confidence brought by victory...'

Forget it; as Xier said earlier, this guy does whatever comes to mind—Lu Ka's heart is simple, maybe he just thinks those lines sound cool and wants to satisfy his own wish. Like Jin, he's the type of hot-blooded idiot~

"Kaili, you're calling me stupid again... I don't think I'm stupid at all."

Kaili's smile deepened, her gaze unconsciously shifting toward Jin: 'Being a hot-blooded idiot isn't a derogatory term... at least in this Concord-Convex Competition.'

Although I don't know why, people like Jin and Lu Ka, hot-blooded idiots, have an inexplicable charm... perhaps kind-hearted folks never have bad relationships wherever they go?

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"Nice! Our thief friend gave in! Da Ben looks unharmed too. The first step of the champion trial is perfectly completed!" Lu Ka turned to his two companions with complex expressions, "... Hey? What's this reaction? Can't you show some happiness?"

"Warrior from the Smelting Hammer..." Xing wanted to speak but stopped.

Xier finally couldn't hold back: "... I was just wondering, what was that all about?"

"Oh, you mean that? It's nothing, just a slogan—don't take it to heart. Come on, let's hurry and return Da Ben to Cassidy."

"... \" Xier let out a deep sigh, then relented: 'Alright, let's first settle the urgent matters at hand. But I'll say this upfront—we're not that forgetful...'

The three of them smoothly handed over the two machines to Cassidy; after completing this step, Lu Ka also felt refreshed and very fulfilled.

"To be honest, this little thing... I feel you could handle it alone." Xier asked curiously, "But you said earlier this was just the first step... I dare ask, how many steps does your trial have in total?"

"Three steps, just three steps total. Don't worry, I guarantee it won't take up too much of your time!"

Xing: "I crave battle!"

"Haha, although I've only just met you, I really admire your spirit! Come on, you two! Next step, we need to clean up all the rift debris in this settlement!"

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Blade Fang.

It's called a trial, but the effect feels rather ordinary.

Liehai Wang set down his teacup, brows slightly furrowed: 'Clearing these rift monsters lacking fighting spirit—rather than calling it a trial, it's more like doing security work. If he wants to break through in martial arts, even if he doesn't treat Xier and Xing as opponents, he should find strong ones like Jiepade to clash with.'

What Liehai Wang said is not wrong, but Beiluoboge is after all a small place; even if one wants to become stronger, the strong opponents one can challenge are few and far between. Tokugawa Yuuyou said: 'If Lu Ka gets the chance to venture into space to other planets, like the Immortal Vessel or Pinokangni, after clashing with figures like Luanpo and Yan Qing, his strength could then make a great leap forward.'

If one wants to increase strength, one must seek breakthroughs between life and death. Currently, the Star Rail Train seems a good choice. Tokugawa also noticed that along the train's journey, it seems no matter what happens, one can encounter danger. Going to Pinokangni to attend the Grand Harmony Music Festival could bring encounter with the one who initiates the Dream of Taiyi; going to school to take classes could encounter the Primitive Doctor's forces. It seems that as long as one follows the Star Rail Train, one will not lack 'crisis'.

Miyamoto Musashi said with interest: 'I actually look forward more to Jiepade and Xier going to other planets, especially Xier—that girl's movement speed is so fast she could cut down bullets, and I really want to see who would come out on top between her and Luanpo.'

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"Lu Ka, come clean—did you come here for some other purpose?"

"Just training! Really! All this suspicion isn't like you, Xier." Lu Ka hastily changed the subject: "By the way, how did you guys reconcile with Shiwaluo? Tell me the details."

"That's a long story... let's wait until next time."

The three quickly arrived at an area where rift monsters gathered, mainly occupied by a huge monster—this is also Lu Ka's second trial target; as long as they take it down, the second trial is considered complete.

Although it was a bit tough to deal with, under the three's united effort, Lu Ka swiftly dealt it a fatal blow; watching the opponent's body dissipate, Xier's mood also improved a little.

"Is this enough, Lu—"

Just as Xier turned her head, she saw Lu Ka reciting an even more embarrassing slogan that made the scalp tingle: 'Warrior from the Smelting Hammer—Invincible Boulder Champion—let evil have nowhere to hide in the world!'

Seeing this, Xing and Xier simultaneously covered their foreheads and sighed, their heads aching a bit.

"You..." Xier didn't know what to say to him for a moment: "What's wrong with you today, you keep jumping at every little thing? Are you sick?"

"Hahaha, it's just a normal celebration ritual—no need for such a big reaction, right?"

"... You call this normal? If it were on the stage, maybe... no, even after winning a match, I've never heard you shout such an embarrassing line..."

Lu Ka quickly laughed it off: "Don't overthink it, Xi'er! I guarantee you, the head on my shoulders is very clear-headed. Look, haven't we just helped the lower district get rid of a major disaster?"