Chapter 189

Although the Bakufu list is specially made for upperclassmen, freshmen actually also have a chance to get on it, except that those who can make the Bakufu list are usually third- or fourth-year students, after all everyone's talent is roughly the same, so age becomes the decisive factor in strength.

I now understand why that person just now was so weak," Ma Hou Shi suddenly realized, flattering without a trace, "It's not that the people on the Bakufu List are incompetent, but that you, Lu Jing, are too strong!

Seeing Lu Jing had no reaction, Ma Hou Shi licked their lips and continued: "Besides the Bakufu List exclusively for upperclassmen, Bakufu Martial University also has a Freshman List.

The Freshman List is specially set up for freshmen in their first year; each freshman is ranked according to their scores in the martial exam, and of course this Freshman List is constantly changing.

There's also a Freshman List?

Lu Jing continued to eat and drink heartily.

Yeah, Lu Jing, you can see it by logging into the school forum; no need to think, first place is definitely yours!

Ma Hou Shi took a sip of seafood soup and continued speaking at length: "Even with your strength, big shot Lu Jing, you could secure a spot on the Bakufu List; after all, you just defeated the ninety‑fifth ranked person, and once word gets out you can take their place.

Hmm, do you know any others?

Lu Jing continued to ask.

Sure, besides these two lists, there's also the National Newcomer List; it's not just for ranking Bakufu Martial University students, but for ranking all martial arts university students nationwide, and those who make it are top‑tier geniuses!

When Ma Hou Shi mentioned the National Newcomer List, a hint of longing appeared on their face: "Almost all geniuses from prestigious martial arts universities consider entering the Newcomer List an honor; doing so is like gilding one's martial arts university career, giving it a different meaning.

After graduation, whether entering government or the military, being on the Newcomer List adds considerable points; recent graduates from the list are in demand wherever they go.

Lu Jing nodded; he had little interest in the previous two lists, but this Newcomer List was somewhat interesting: "How hard is it to get on the Newcomer List, and how many people from our university have made it?

Big shot, to be frank, this list is far harder to get into than the previous two; it's not even in the same league. Although our Bakufu Martial University is considered a prestigious martial arts university, only one person has made it into the top ten of the Newcomer List...

In the entire Bakufu Martial University, only one person has made it into the top ten?

Lu Jing frowned, wondering if the school he casually chose was really that bad.

After the two finished their meal, they left the cafeteria.

After they left, the people in the cafeteria dared to speak loudly, and the noise gradually returned to its former liveliness.

Holy shit, not having seen it with my own eyes, I can't believe Lu Jing is this strong.

A few upperclassmen sat together, looking in the direction where Lu Jing and the other person had gone.

Yeah, whether it was yesterday's Lu Haoyu or today's half‑step master, they were both instantly killed by Lu Jing with a single move.

This person is truly terrifying; Bakufu Martial University might become lively from now on.

After returning to the dormitory, Lu Jing took out their phone and glanced at it briefly.

Besides the barrage of messages from Lu Leyi, Jiang Fanxin also left a comment.

"Martial Top Scholar, I saw you making waves at school yesterday; I didn't expect you to actually come to our Bakufu!"

"I've been on a mission lately; when I get back I'll take you around the area and treat you to a meal, okay?"

Lu Jing replied briefly, then started browsing the campus forum.

【Martial Top Scholar Lu Jing defeats third‑year student Lu Haoyu!】

【Freshman strength is terrifying; upperclassmen are as thin as gauze, publicly humiliated!】

【The strongest freshman in Bakufu Martial University's history; come see this stunning punch!】

As soon as the forum opened, the top‑ranked posts were all related to Lu Jing.

Even flipping to the second page, there were still posts about him, with popularity off the charts.

His conspicuous defeat of Lu Haoyu with a single punch at the dormitory office was recorded, spread wildly across campus, and caused quite a stir.

Coupled with sensationalist headlines, it attracted many people to stop and comment.

Although I had anticipated it would draw attention, I didn't expect it to escalate to this extent.

Even when I was just eating in the cafeteria, upperclassmen could come find me.

He could also understand these people's psychology: first, they feel their upperclassmen dignity is at stake; second, if they step up now and defeat Lu Jing, they can redirect this attention onto themselves.

Which hot‑blooded young martial artist wouldn't want to stand out?

So after being disturbed while eating in the sixth cafeteria, Lu Jing didn't waste words and directly chose to act.

Since they want to step on me to gain fame, they should prepare to be ruined.

After this incident, those restless upperclassmen should probably restrain themselves...

Lu Jing opened one of the posts, and the first thing that met their eyes was the image of themselves preparing to throw a punch.

Viewing this punch from a bystander's perspective, Lu Jing themselves felt a bit stunned by it.

In the video, Lu Jing appears like a demon king, cold‑blooded and ruthless, showing not a flicker of emotion in the face of Lu Haoyu's pleas.

When the final punch was thrown, dust flew up; the student holding the phone to film was blown away, and the image shook.

Finally the phone hit the ground, the frame froze on Lu Jing lowering their fist, and not far away lay Lu Haoyu like a dead dog.

This short video delivers a visual impact that is truly enormous.

I feel like my emotions have been somewhat irritable lately...

Lu Jing stared at their own hand, lost in thought.

It seems that since coming out of the combat simulation chamber, I've lacked patience; whenever I encounter even a hint of hostility, I strike them down with thunderous force.

"Is it because I've encountered too many things recently, or have I become arrogant due to my strength?"

Lu Jing carefully recalled all those earlier events.

In the combat simulation, since the opponent wasn't a real person, Lu Jing held nothing back and carried out a slaughter on the Primordial Ancient Island.

In a short span of time, they killed nearly twenty people in succession.

As a result, a certain point in their heart was activated, making slaughter and combat seem to bring Lu Jing pleasure.

"So my nature is actually to love killing..."

Lu Jing doubted themselves for the first time.

"No," Lu Jing sprang to their feet, took a deep breath, "I only killed those who deserved to die, and none of the people I struck were innocent!"

Lu Jing then opened another post; its video was much longer than the previous one, and it also recorded Lu Haoyu's arrogant and overbearing demeanor as well as his insults toward freshmen.

Shouldn't this kind of person be beaten?

"Moreover, since one is a martial artist, shouldn't they use their fists to settle things?"

Lu Jing's conviction in his heart gradually strengthened, and his gaze became sharper.