Chapter 219: Record Broken?

Zhugeqing and the others? It seems they are the top‑ranked students in the Zaoji Tower.

NieZhenghao's brows remained furrowed, "But against the top five experts on the Newcomer Ranking, it seems we have little chance…"

"Huh? Then what do we do," the female secretary said anxiously, "Besides those two, no one else can hold the line."

"Let them go, it's not the first time we've been slapped like this."

NieZhenghao sighed; the thought of having no showcase‑worthy genius made him feel weary.

For two consecutive years, Yang Hai Martial University's tower runs succeeded, and this vice principal was often teased during external meetings.

Especially recalling Principal Yang Hai's smug expression made his teeth itch with anger.

Suddenly, he thought of Lu Jing, the freshman who shone brightly right after enrollment.

"How's that kid Lu Jing lately? Has he caused any trouble?"

"Sir, since you granted Lu Jing permission, he hasn't caused any disturbances at school; instead, he completed an A+ level mission and received local commendations!"

The female secretary pulled a sheet from the folder and handed it to NieZhenghao.

"I heard the mission was marked low difficulty; the target was a highly dangerous Talent Endowed. Thanks to Lu Jing, large‑scale casualties were avoided."

"Oh? That kid is so capable, he completed an A+ level mission?"

NieZhenghao was slightly startled, took the document, and examined it carefully.

After a while, NieZhenghao nodded with satisfaction.

"It seems granting him permission was the right choice; a talent like him shouldn't be kept in a greenhouse. Once this kid reaches Grandmaster, I'll send him to Yang Hai Martial University to reclaim the arena!"

"Then how should we handle this Yang Hai tower run?"

The female secretary asked.

NieZhenghao waved his hand, "It's up to Zhugeqing and the others. If there's any progress, inform me immediately."

"Understood, Principal!"

The female secretary nodded, clasped the documents, and left the principal's office.

"Lu Jing's got something special; he single‑handedly dealt with a Half‑step Grandmaster Talent Endowed. His future achievements are limitless…"

NieZhenghao sighed.

A‑level missions are usually only undertaken by senior fourth‑year students, and they're completed through team collaboration.

After all, the target isn't a single person but a group of Black Martial Artists who lick blood on the blade's tip.

These individuals employ extremely cruel methods and have rich combat experience; they're beyond what a student who hasn't entered society can match.

Yet this Black Martial Artist team was eliminated by Lu Jing with a single strike each, and in a very short time.

NieZhenghao sipped tea, muttering, "Over‑tempered steel breaks easily; this kid is good at everything except being too stubborn and impulsive. When the chance arises, I'll have to talk to him again."

From this mission, NieZhenghao, besides admiring Lu Jing's strength, also grew concerned for his safety.

Having worked for so many years, he's seen countless geniuses, and at least half of those who fell short midway.

Those geniuses who do grow are all patient in character and understand how to build up before releasing.

Compared to them, Lu Jing is the opposite extreme; when faced with a problem he won't tolerate it, and will solve it with his fist without saying a word.

"But I quite like his temperament."

NieZhenghao smiled, lifted his teacup, and took a sip.

Boom—

At that moment, the Vice Principal's Office door was flung open violently.

"Principal Nie!"

The female secretary rushed in, her face full of shock and disbelief.

"Ahem—"

NieZhenghao jumped, nearly spitting out the tea he hadn't swallowed yet.

"Xiao Qian, why are you so flustered? Didn't I tell you to knock before coming in?"

"Principal Nie, something big happened!"

NieZhenghao waved his hand, signaling the secretary to sit and speak slowly, "Don't rush, what's the big matter?"

"You just asked me to monitor Yang Hai Martial University's tower run, so I checked. Guess what? The Zaoji Tower's all‑time high record of forty‑four floors was broken!"

The secretary adjusted her glasses; sweating from the run had ruined much of her makeup.

"The all‑time record was broken?"

NieZhenghao furrowed his brows, feeling a sudden thud in his heart.

If Feng Zichang had surged past thirty‑something floors, it would still be acceptable, because the students behind Shogunate Martial University could certainly reset the record again.

But if the record is over forty floors, it will probably linger on the leaderboard for a long time.

For a prestigious named Martial University's own Zaoji Tower, the record being set by another school's student— isn't that a pure slap in the face?

Even more infuriating is that this record remains unbeaten!

Usually composed NieZhenghao felt his mind go hazy upon hearing the news.

"Huh—"

NieZhenghao took a deep breath, trying to calm his irritated mood.

"That Yang Hai student is Feng Zichang, right? Which floor is he at now?"

The secretary hesitated, then replied, "Principal Nie, Feng Zichang has already left; his highest floor was thirty‑nine, now he ranks second."

"What?!"

NieZhenghao's eyes widened as he sprang from his chair, "He's gone, then who broke the record? Are there students from other schools attempting the tower? Don't tell me it's Zhugeqing and Xu Kuang; I know their strength!"

In that instant, NieZhenghao thought of many people, running through the top ten of the Newcomer Ranking in his mind.

The secretary hurriedly explained, "Principal Nie, you're mistaken. It's not someone else—it's the freshman Lu Jing, the one who completed the A+ mission!"

"Is it Lu Jing?!"

NieZhenghao's dazed mind instantly cleared, his body trembling slightly from excitement, 'Are you sure it's Lu Jing who broke the record? How could that kid possibly have this level of strength?'

It's absolutely true; if you don't believe me, go see for yourself—Lu Jing is still in the Ultimate Tower, I don't know if he's cleared the forty-fifth floor.

NieZhenghao couldn't sit still after hearing that, grabbed the coat on the back of his chair, and headed for the door, 'I'm going to the Ultimate Tower; if anything comes up at the Principal's Office, please handle it for me!'

Before his words even faded, he vanished like a shot arrow.

This......

The female secretary stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the empty office.

Yueyue!

At the foot of the Ultimate Tower, a clear voice rang out.

Leng Yueyue turned her head and saw Jiang Fanxin smiling as he waved at her.

Sister Fanxin!

Leng Yueyue's eyes lit up, and she ran toward Jiang Fanxin's position.

The youth from the Prefectral Martial University nearby, seeing this, also squeezed his way over.

As expected, a beauty's friend is also a beauty......

The youth licked his lips; this time he failed to win over Leng Yueyue, but if he could meet another beauty, it wouldn't be a loss.

Yueyue, you're also here to watch Lu Jing rush the tower, huh?

Jiang Fanxin looked toward the Ultimate Tower, full of admiration, 'He's really made a name for himself this time—many people from the Capital have come just to see him.'

Yeah, that's right.

Leng Yueyue didn't tell Jiang Fanxin that she had come to find Lu Jing because it was his birthday.

The youth behind them felt sour, thinking, 'How come every random beauty looks like she's been conquered by Lu Jing?'

Seeing Leng Yueyue choose to conceal the truth, he deliberately pretended not to know and said, 'Junior Sister Leng, you're not here to celebrate Lu Jing's birthday, are you?'