Chapter 248: A Different Approach

The president of Yanghai Military University sighed, his eyes fixed on the large screen beside him.

【Lu Jing (visiting student), current floor: 45th floor.】

【Lu Jing (visiting student), current floor: 48th floor.】

【Lu Jing (visiting student), current floor: 50th floor.】

"It's over. For the next month, the Zaoji Tower at Yanghai Military University will be reserved exclusively for Mufu Military University students!"

The president stopped watching and turned to leave.

He felt as if a daughter he had raised for decades had been trampled by a pig.

"What the hell, are you kidding? He reached the top of the Zaoji Tower in half an hour!"

"He did it even faster than his previous ascent!"

"He broke his own record..."

Below the Zaoji Tower, as the Yanghai Military University president left, the onlooking students regained their excitement.

The news that Lu Jing topped Yanghai's Zaoji Tower in half an hour spread instantly.

Originally, some Mufu Military University students paid little attention, but upon hearing how dominant Lu Jing was, they raised their arms and shouted along.

Many rushed to Yanghai Military University, hoping to witness Lu Jing's tower run.

Meanwhile, Lu Jing left Yanghai Military University early and headed to the next stop, Cangling Military University.

Half an hour later, the once‑crowded area beneath Yanghai's Zaoji Tower became deserted.

Xue Yiming strode out of the Zaoji Tower, a hint of joy on his face.

He performed exceptionally today, blasting his way to the 46th floor in one go.

With this result, Xue Yiming felt confident he could suppress Lu Jing.

"Huh, where did everyone go?"

Xue Yiming, puzzled, walked to the nearby counter and asked.

"You just got out," the staff member glanced at him, then after a pause said, "Lu Jing has been gone for a while. Why are they still gathered here? Just now, Lu Jing already succeeded in topping it."

"What?!"

Xue Yiming froze, as if his head had been struck hard, a buzzing ringing in his ears.

The confident expression he wore moments ago vanished without a trace.

"That's way too fast, this is absurd..."

As Xue Yiming exited the Zaoji Tower, the remaining Yanghai Military University students guarding the tower also finished their challenges one after another.

Hu Cai walked to the stunned Xue Yiming, patted his shoulder, and said, "Xue Yiming, what's up? How did you do? Is Lu Jing still inside the Zaoji Tower?"

Xue Yiming said nothing, gave a wry smile, and turned to leave.

"What's going on?"

Hu Cai was somewhat puzzled.

The staff at the counter could no longer stay silent and said, "Lu Jing is now in Cangling Military University's Zaoji Tower and is about to top it!"

Boom—

The words exploded in Hu Cai's mind; his eyes widened instantly, his expression dazed.

"Is this guy even human? We're still guarding the tower, and he's already moving on to the next target, about to top it?"

Putting aside Lu Jing's terrifying tower‑rushing speed, doesn't he need any rest?

"It seems Lu Jing's previous war records weren't exaggerated; he may set a historical record with no precedent before or after..."

Hu Cai opened the mobile forum and checked the latest news about Lu Jing's tower rush.

【Six Zaoji Towers, Lu Jing has already topped three!!】

【Lu Jing is awesome! We witnessed history with him today!!】

【Breaking news!! Lu Jing's next stop is Lanshan Military University. Tremble!】

Opening any random post, it was filled with praise and worship of Lu Jing, even some devoted followers.

"Among the younger generation, I only respect Lu Jing!"

"That national rookie list is just a bogus ranking; I couldn't even find where Lu Jing placed on it."

"Will Lu Jing's deeds today be recorded in the annals? This is too exaggerated..."

Lanshan Military University.

Inside the president's office.

The spacious office was now filled with people.

【9】 On one side sat the president and teachers; on the other were the school's top‑notch students.

One side is the principal and teachers, the other side is the school's capable students.

They all wore equally solemn expressions.

"So, Lu Jing is about to arrive. Do we have confidence to hold the Zaoji Tower?"

A balding middle‑aged president was the first to break the silence.

After saying that, he looked at Mu Rongfeng opposite him, the student most likely to suppress Lu Jing.

Mu Rongfeng shook his head, "No confidence; this Lu Jing is truly terrifying..."

There had been rumors that Lu Jing could top the Zaoji Tower because Mufu Military University's tower was of low difficulty.

But with the examples of Cangling and Yanghai Military Universities before them, Mu Rongfeng, however arrogant, knew he couldn't hold it.

"Not even you are confident?" the Lanshan Military University president furrowed his brow. "You are the Champion, ranked first on the rookie list, and you have so little confidence in your own strength?"

"To be honest, this student named Lu Jing seems to have a superhuman talent for tower rushing..."

Mu Rongfeng stroked his chin with his right hand and analyzed, "I've researched his background before; his strength is formidable, and he's best at taking on many opponents at once. In the Zaoji Tower, he's like a fish in water."

"So I have a plan: why don't we use our strengths to exploit his weaknesses?"

"Oh? What are you thinking? Tell me."

Everyone, hearing Murong Feng say that, instantly became interested.

"It's simple: after he arrives, I'll, as the top of the Newcomer Ranking, invite him to an arena duel; if he loses he'll go back, and if I lose I'll give him the top spot on the Newcomer Ranking."

Murong Feng said with a smile.

He is confident about facing Lu Jing in an arena match.

But this method wasn't his own idea; it was proposed earlier by the mysterious person who gave him the Sword Intent Stele.

"What do you think of my plan?"

Murong Feng raised an eyebrow, looking at the people in the conference room.

The president of Aran Mountain Martial University rubbed his temples and fell into thought.

The vice‑president beside him said, "I think it's feasible. Since he's good at tower‑rush, we can just stop him from doing that. With Murong Feng's personal strength, the arena duel is highly promising."

Seeming to think he had underestimated the opponent, he added, "I mean, compared with letting Lu Jing rush the tower, fighting him in an arena duel gives us a clearly larger advantage."

"Alright, let's do it that way."

The president leaned back in his chair, organized the documents in his hand, and left the conference room, "Come on, Murong Feng, don't disappoint me."

"Brother Lu, Aran Mountain Martial University has arrived!"

Master Ma Hou, his face full of excitement and agitation, stepped down from the taxi's passenger seat and swiftly opened the car door for Lu Jing.

Lu Jing stepped out of the taxi and saw a sea of people at the gate of Aran Mountain Martial University, packed so tightly by onlookers that there was no way through.

The taxi driver, seeing this, was also curious, "Hey, student, what's going on at your school? Are you holding some event? You've blocked the road ahead…"