Chapter 218: Stop Being Embarrassing

This is his first time confronting an enemy with such a serious demeanor.

Whether it was the previous exotic beasts or Ni Chang Shana of the Ancient Island, it was more a battle of techniques on the Martial Way.

But when facing the young Zhang Mufu, it was a contest of will and momentum, a true showdown of authority and strength!

The strong live, the weak die.

And Lu Jing is undoubtedly the ultimate victor; his Martial Way will was tempered in this clash, becoming ever denser and more solid.

The massive Blood Qi that had long lain dormant within Lu Jing began to surge, roaring.

Like a sleeping giant beast awakening, a towering column of Blood Qi rose from his body into the sky.

Lu Jing glanced at the teleport array leading to the 41st floor and charged straight ahead.

Today, Lu Jing will, in his full prime, challenge where his limits lie!

Outside the Extreme Tower.

All the students widened their eyes, staring at the big screen and sinking into deep self‑doubt.

【Lu Jing, current floor: 41st.】

【Lu Jing, current floor: 43rd.】

【Lu Jing, current floor: 45th.】

After powerfully breaking through the 40th‑floor threshold, the road ahead lay open, and Lu Jing barely lingered before sprinting straight to the 45th floor.

That shattered the highest record since the school's founding!

Lu Jing, a mere freshman, achieved an unprecedented feat!

"Whoa, I'm not seeing things—Lu Jing is already on the 45th floor?!"

"Don't ask me, I'm dizzy..."

"That's terrifying; after these results, no one in Lu Jing's years at school could ever break this record!"

"So our Extreme Tower now has a safety guarantee!"

As for Feng Zichang, who was still lingering on the 40th floor, he was completely forgotten.

Even if you, Feng Zichang, are stronger, could you break Lu Jing's record?

Even Zhugeqing and Xu Kuang beside them wore expressions of overwhelming shock, mouths agape, minds blank.

"Xu Kuang, is this the 'somewhat good talent' you mentioned?"

Zhugeqing covered his mouth with a fan, giving a wry smile, "If this is 'somewhat good talent,' then we so‑called geniuses might have to start over..."

"How was I supposed to know this kid was so perverse?"

Xu Kuang inhaled a breath of cold air, "If we judge purely by raw strength, could Lu Jing break into the top three of the Newcomer Ranking?"

Zhugeqing thought for a while then shook his head, "Top five is hopeful, top three is basically impossible—did you forget what kind of monsters occupy the top three?"

Pick any of the top three nationwide Newcomer Rankings, and with a single move you could defeat Xu Kuang, who ranks ninth.

All are within the top ten, yet the gap in strength is astronomical.

"I think there's a chance," Xu Kuang smiled, optimistic about Lu Jing, "Maybe my Mufu Wu University will produce a ruthless contender for the top of the Newcomer Ranking."

"Let's wait and see."

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

At that moment, Feng Zichang's name, who was tower‑rushing, suddenly dimmed on the big screen.

That signified his tower‑rushing had officially ended, ultimately falling at the 40th floor, with his record stuck at the 39th.

【First place, Lu Jing, 44th floor.】

【Second place, Feng Zichang (outside‑school student), 39th floor.】

【Third place, Xu Kuang, 37th floor.】

"Feng Zichang is out," Zhugeqing frowned, looking toward the exit of the Extreme Tower.

Many noticed the shift in rankings on the big screen and turned to look in one direction.

The robust‑built Feng Zichang strode out of the Extreme Tower, the sun outside shining on him, causing his eyes to narrow.

When he saw everyone's gaze fixed on him, Feng Zichang flashed a confident smile.

Having cleared the 39th floor directly this time, he surely frightened them.

From today onward, the Capital will long recount the legend of my tower‑rushing Feng Zichang.

Though Feng Zichang is well‑educated and has sound values, as a youth he still cares deeply about honor and reputation; otherwise he wouldn't have issued a challenge to all the students of Mufu Wu University.

"Students of Mufu Wu University, listen up: you have one more hour; if no one attempts the tower, we'll end it early—don't waste anyone's time!"

Feng Zichang's voice rang clear and domineering.

After dropping the words, he strode toward the lounge.

As for that freshman's breakthrough score, he neither wanted nor needed to know.

Even if that freshman were extremely strong, could they break his 39‑floor record?!

Obviously impossible.

"Is this Feng Zichang a fool?"

"Don't know, maybe he was provoked."

"Ignore him, let him hype himself."

Feng Zichang's ears twitched as he heard the chatter; he abruptly halted, glaring, "What are you comparing, that you Mufu Wu University students can't afford to lose?"

After a while, no one answered him; instead they cast looks that seemed to deem him mentally challenged.

"You guys?!"

Just as Feng Zichang was about to erupt, a pair of small hands grabbed him.

"Bro, don't embarrass yourself, come in quickly!"

The little sister grabbed Feng Zichang's hand and pulled him into the lounge.

"Brother, have you gone mad from overtraining? Lu Jing's score is way higher than yours!"

She then pointed to the big screen not far away.

【First place, Lu Jing, 44th floor.】

【Second place, Feng Zichang (external school student), 39th floor.】

Feng Zichang: "???"

Feng Zichang rubbed his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"This... how is this possible?!"

"Little sister, what on earth is going on? Is Lu Jing still climbing the tower?"

Feng Zichang felt somewhat breathless, as if after leaving the Ultimate Tower, everything had become unfamiliar, giving him a sense of having time-traveled.

"Brother, your judgment is really sharp; Lu Jing is too strong—I think he's a bit stronger than you."

The girl looked at the somewhat dazed Feng Zichang and whispered.

Seeing Feng Zichang silent for a moment, she continued to comfort him: "Brother, don't be discouraged; you're also very strong!"

"Sigh, I've indeed been a bit full of myself lately."

Feng Zichang came to his senses, smiled, and rubbed the girl's hair: "Let's go, let's head back."

Mufu Martial University.

Inside the vice president's office.

NieZhenghao sat in a large office chair, listening to the female secretary beside him report on recent school affairs.

The female secretary in uniform smiled, walked to the water dispenser, poured a cup of warm water, and carefully handed it over.

"President, today is the day Yanghai comes to challenge the tower; the opposing school sent Feng Zichang, who ranks fifth on the rookie list and is very strong."

NieZhenghao, who was drinking water, raised his eyebrows: "Those people from Yanghai Martial University are really restless; they came to challenge the tower last year and again this year—do they really think we're a soft persimmon to squeeze?"

The female secretary quickly said: "I've already contacted Zhugeqing and Xu Kuang in advance; both of them will go guard the tower."