Chapter 1024: The atmosphere is gradually becoming [Abundance]-like

Live Stream Room.

"I said it before, this is just the Silvermane Guard outfit! I thought the game was just being lazy with monster designs and reusing assets, but Lu Ka actually called it out!"

"Hahaha, it's a bit of a surprise, isn't it?"

"I have to say, Lu Ka's roasting is spot on... but I really want to know where he got that gear? There aren't any other Silvermane Guards on the Another Xianzhou Luo Fu, right?"

【In the game's story, Dunpaifeichangying didn't try to be mysterious, saying directly: "I bought it at a flea market. I felt it was perfect for building my personal brand."】

【"【Iron Shield】 Dunpaifeichangying! His shield is very hard!"】

【Hearing this, Lu Ka's face stiffened. He scratched his head and retorted: "So your name is a pun... how embarrassing."】

【Dunpaifeichangying clearly didn't pick up on Lu Ka's mood, instead looking expectant and confident: "Right? Isn't it ingenious?"】

【Lu Ka quickly changed the subject: "Uh... let's just start the fight!"】

Live Stream Room.

"Hahahahaha, is this guy here to be a clown?!"

"I'm dying, 'ingenious' my foot!"

"Using puns should be a crime!"

"After all that, it turns out it meant that? Good grief, you really are a talent!"

"Dunpaifeichangying, shield is very hard... so that's what it meant?"

"And he mentioned a flea market. I have to say, the flea market really has a wide variety of goods."

"For a moment, I didn't know what to say."

"Stop talking, let's just fight. Hahahahaha, look at how he left Lu Ka speechless."

Astral Express.

Parlor Car.

March 7th looked at Lu Ka's opponent 【Dunpaifeichangying】 in the game and couldn't help but shiver: "Is this guy here to tell bad jokes?"

Himeko laughed: "It seems that besides experts, this Martial Arts Exhibition has quite a few eccentric contestants."

【In the game's story, following Lu Ka's words, the battle officially began.】

【However, compared to 【Dunpaifeichangying】 who relied only on his shield, Lu Ka, who had superior skills, secured the victory.】

【Seeing the outcome, 【Dunpaifeichangying】 sighed helplessly: "I spent a whole year conceiving the 【Dunpaifeichangying】 personal brand, and even neglected my training! To think... I still couldn't beat your Iron Arm!"】

【Lu Ka replied speechlessly: "If you had spent the time you used to conceive that crappy pun on training, you might have actually won."】

【Dunpaifeichangying countered: "But if I did that, I wouldn't have been able to create such a memorable personal brand! If you can't hype yourself up, what's the point of having ability?"】

Live Stream Room.

"Good grief, what Dunpaifeichangying said is actually quite reflective of the current information climate."

"Sometimes, clickbait titles are just like this—using an interesting hook to draw people in, when in reality, there's no substance or capability behind it."

"Although such people can't last long, they can certainly make a quick buck if they play their cards right."

"I don't know whether to say he's putting the cart before the horse, or that he's seen through the market situation."

"Regardless, he lost this match."

Astral Express.

Parlor Car.

March 7th said speechlessly: "Wasting so much of his own time and neglecting his training just to create a so-called personal brand? I really don't understand it!"

Stelle nodded from the side: "Same here!"

Dan Heng said calmly: "The contestants in the Star-Sky Martial Arts Exhibition are a mixed bag. Not everyone is here to win the championship; more people want to use this platform to promote themselves. While I don't agree with this method, it's not entirely incomprehensible."

【In the game's story, listening to Dunpaifeichangying, Lu Ka scratched his head and said helplessly: "Sigh... I feel like the media in developed regions is too powerful, leading many people to have such wrong perceptions."】

【"Stop obsessing over crappy puns, hype, 'memorable points,' and personal brands! Practice your martial arts properly and fight well, and people will naturally remember your name!"】

【"I'm considered a star back home, so you can trust me, buddy—things built on hype will only last a few months at most. The reputation built with your own two fists is the only thing that will never decay."】

Live Stream Room.

"In reality, Lu Ka is right. It's just that compared to chasing trends and making news, this kind of grounded approach is becoming rare."

"That's true. When you work day and night, improving yourself year after year, only to find that your gains aren't as fast as someone who easily spreads rumors, hypes things up, and sells snake oil, how many people can really hold onto their original intentions?"

"I hope there are more people like Lu Ka, not just in martial arts, but in every industry. Only then can we prevent the 'bad money drives out the good' phenomenon from happening."

Astral Express.

Parlor Car.

Welt Yang adjusted his glasses and praised: "Lu Ka's words are excellent. No matter how much effort you put in, if you can't put it into practice to improve yourself, it's just a castle in the air."

Jarilo-VI.

Belobog.

Underworld.

Natasha watched the game's story and smiled: "Lu Ka is a good kid, he said it well."

Hook cheered: "Yay! Big Brother Lu Ka won again!"

【In the game's story, Teacher Jimei (Remote Puppet) said passionately: "What a brilliant speech! I announce that the winner of this match is—【Iron Arm】 Lu Ka!"】

【As the result was announced, the game screen showed the rewards for this battle. He needed one more victory to challenge the gatekeeper.】

【Ka Mei Li looked at Lu Ka, concerned about his state: "The first qualifying match was a great success! How does contestant Lu Ka feel?"】

【Lu Ka squinted and smiled: "Not bad! I'm gradually finding my rhythm!"】

【It was clear that victory after victory was helping Lu Ka stop being affected by the various pressures.】

【After returning to the lounge to recover for a while, Lu Ka pressed his advantage and challenged the next opponent—Where Are the Magical Plants.】

【A strange name, and judging by the introduction, this opponent was a man of few words. But this appearance... is it really not an Abundance monster? Or is it cosplay?】