Chapter 254

On the front-row seats, Xu Yuanzen wore a grim look as he watched Lu Jing on the stage.

Translation: On the front row seats, Xu Yuanzen wore a grim look as he watched Lu Jing on the stage.

But note: Xu Yuanzen = Xu Yuanzen (pinyin), Lu Jing = Lu Jing (pinyin). Use pinyin.

On the front-row seats.

Thus: On the front row seats, Xu Yuanzen wore a grim look as he watched Lu Jing on the stage.

Hmph!

Translation: "Hmph!"

He let out a cold snort from his nose.

Translation: He let out a cold snort from his nose.

This kid truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, openly mocking Lan Shan Martial University in front of all that media.

Translation: This brat truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to openly mock Lan Shan Martial University in front of so many media.

Lan Shan Martial University.

Today, Lu Jing's actions against Lan Shan Martial University amount to slapping Xu Yuanzen in the face.

Translation: What Lu Jing did today to Lan Shan Martial University is tantamount to slapping Xu Yuanzen in the face.

Xu Yuanzen grew angrier the more he thought about it, his eye sockets turning red; he wished he could fly over and deliver a Slap to kill Lu Jing.

Translation: The more Xu Yuanzen thought about it, the angrier he got, his eye sockets turning red, wishing he could fly over and slap Lu Jing to death.

Note: the term should be rendered as 'Slap'.

Thus: The more Xu Yuanzen thought about it, the angrier he got, his eye sockets turning red, wishing he could fly over and deliver a Slap to kill Lu Jing.

Of course, he was just thinking about it.

Translation: Of course, he was just thinking about it.

'Old Xu, it's been a while since we've seen each other, huh!'

Translation: "Old Xu, it's been a while since we last saw each other, huh!"

A resonant, full-bodied voice came from beside him.

Translation: From beside him came a resonant, vigorous voice.

Xu Yuanzen furrowed his brow, already guessing who had come: 'NieZhenghao, you old geezer, what brings you here? Are you worried I'll lay hands on your student?'

Translation: Xu Yuanzen furrowed his brows, already guessing who had come, "NieZhenghao, you old geezer, why are you here? Are you worried I'll lay hands on your student?"

NieZhenghao.

'Old geezer' – 'Are you worried I'll lay hands on your student?'

NieZhenghao laughed and teased, 'This isn't easy to say; someone just now had bloodshot eyes, looking like they wanted to eat someone......'

Translation: NieZhenghao laughed and teased, "It's hard to say, someone just now had bloodshot eyes, looking like they wanted to devour someone..."

'Well done, NieZhenghao!'

Translation: "You damn NieZhenghao!"

Xu Yuanzen's anger flared instantly, heedless of the nearby camera filming, his figure vanished from the seats in an instant.

Translation: Xu Yuanzen's anger flared instantly, he didn't care about the camera nearby filming, his figure vanished from the seats in an instant.

The next moment, he appeared before NieZhenghao.

Translation: The next moment, he appeared before NieZhenghao.

'You old thing, let me see your marksmanship again!'

Translation: "Old thing, let me see your spear technique again!"

A brilliant golden sun rose behind Xu Yuanzen, its radiant light scattering the dark clouds Lu Jing had summoned in the sky; the 'Stab' left everyone unable to open their eyes.

Translation: A dazzling golden sun rose behind Xu Yuanzen, its brilliant light scattering the clouds summoned by Lu Jing in the air, "stabbing" so that everyone couldn't open their eyes.

The term meaning 'to scatter' is translated as 'scatter'; the onomatopoeia is rendered as 'Stab'.

But we need to keep the line as single sentence. Let's craft: A dazzling golden sun rose behind Xu Yuanzen, its brilliant light scattering the clouds summoned by Lu Jing in the air, 'Stab' making everyone unable to open their eyes.

NieZhenghao smiled faintly, unmoved; he knew the other side's display was not meant to come to blows but to find an excuse to end this unresolvable farce.

Translation: NieZhenghao smiled, unfazed, knowing the opponent's display aimed not to fight him but to find an excuse to end this uncontrollable farce.

He looked toward the fighting platform.

Translation: He looked toward the arena.

He saw the youth on the stage spotless, not a speck of dust on him.

Translation: He saw the youth on the stage spotless, with not a speck of dust on him.

He was strolling along, heading toward the Tower of Ultimate.

Translation: He was strolling, heading toward the direction of the Ultimate Tower.

The Lan Shan Martial University students blocking the way automatically parted to make a path as Lu Jing approached.

Translation: The Lan Shan Martial University students blocking the way automatically made a path as Lu Jing approached.

Throughout the process, no one spoke; everyone silently watched the figure gradually recede.

Translation: Throughout the process, no one spoke; everyone silently watched that figure gradually recede.

The figure grew smaller yet never disappeared; instead, an invisible force amplified it, lifting it into the sky.

Translation: The figure grew smaller and smaller, yet never vanished; instead, an invisible force was magnified and rose into the sky.

The hundred-meter-tall translucent figure ended up level with the towering Tower of Ultimate.

Translation: A transparent figure a hundred meters tall actually stood level with the towering, majestic Ultimate Tower...

Far away in a foreign land.

Translation: Far away in a foreign land.

Inside a certain Western-style building.

Translation: Inside a certain Western-style building.

Thirteen knight swords as thick as pillars stood around, emanating an aura that was both righteous and sinister.

Translation: Thirteen knight swords as thick as pillars stood around, emanating a sharpness both righteous and wicked.

On the gate's relief, a diamond-encrusted knight sword and a multicolored round shield are similarly carved.

Translation: On the lintel's relief, likewise carved were a knight sword inlaid with diamonds and a round shield of many colors.

The knight sword and shield face each other, with a beheaded dragon directly beneath them.

Translation: The knight sword and shield faced each other, directly below them lay a beheaded giant dragon.

The relief is grand and imposing; just the murderous aura emanating from the dragon's body is enough to plunge an ordinary martial artist into illusion.

Translation: This relief is grand and imposing; just the murderous aura on the dragon's body alone could trap an ordinary martial artist in an illusion.

Knight sword, shield, and evil dragon.

Translation: Knight sword, shield, and evil dragon.

This totem is a taboo in the West that makes countless people turn pale at the mere mention.

Translation: This totem is a taboo in the West that makes countless people turn pale at the mention.

Inside the gate, it is spacious and bright, with greenery and flowing water surrounding.

Translation: Inside the gate, spacious and bright, with greenery and flowing water surrounding.

At the far end of the long table, two elders watched the live broadcast on the big screen.

Translation: At the deepest end of the square table, two elders were watching the live broadcast on the big screen.

Cang Bailong stared unblinking, occasionally picking up the wine glass on the table and taking a light sip.

Translation: Cang Bailong stared unblinking, occasionally picking up the red wine cup on the table and taking a light sip.

'What?!'

Translation: "What?!"

Suddenly, Old Ming exclaimed, 'When did Lu Jing acquire this Strange Thunder? It's such a powerful heavenly-earthly spiritual object; relying solely on Strange Thunder, he routed an entire school's students!'

Translation: Suddenly, Lao Ming exclaimed, "When did Lu Jing acquire this strange thunder? It's such a powerful heavenly earthly spiritual object; relying solely on this strange thunder, he routed an entire school's students!"

'This kid's rate of progress always exceeds my expectations......'

Cang Bailong frowned, 'His Strange Thunder is several levels above my Wood Spirit; too bad he's not one of us.'

Translation: "This kid's rate of progress always exceeds my expectations..."

'How come, you're still taken with him?'

Translation: Cang Bailong furrowed his brows, "His Strange Thunder is several levels higher than my Wood Spirit; too bad he's not one of us!"

Old Ming laughed, 'Those not of our kind must have different hearts; this operation failed, yet this lad's strength advances again, the Martial Lord's will shall be fulfilled—dragging this on any longer would be improper......'

Translation: "What, you've taken a liking to him?"

'Alas, there's nothing to be done; we must let Qin Fei act personally.'

Translation: Lao Ming laughed, "Those not of our kind must have different hearts; this operation failed, this kid's strength has improved again, the Martial Lord's will shall be accomplished; dragging this on any longer would be improper..."

Martial Lord.

'Alas, there's nothing to be done; we must let Qin Fei act personally.'

Translation: "Alas, there's nothing to be done; we can only have Qin Fei act personally."

'Once Qin Fei acts, he's likely to draw attention from Huaguo's high leadership—can it be done?!'

Translation: "Once Qin Fei acts, he's likely to draw the attention of Huaguo's higher-ups; can it be done?!"

Huaguo.

Old Ming gave a wry smile, 'If we've discovered it, we've discovered it; trading Qin Fei for Lu Jing's life is a profitable deal......'

Translation: Lao Ming gave a wry smile, "If discovered, so be it; exchanging Qin Fei for Lu Jing's life is a profitable trade..."

The last prestigious martial university.

Translation: The last prestigious martial university.

Dongyue Martial University.

Translation: Dongyue Martial University.

A middle-aged person with completely white hair but skin as smooth as a baby's sat cross-legged on the floor.

Translation: A middle-aged person with completely white hair but skin as fair as a baby's sat cross-legged on the floor.

Upon hearing someone outside requesting an audience, he didn't even open his eyes, calmly asking, 'Has Lu Jing already left Lan Shan Martial University? How did he fare?'

Translation: Upon hearing someone outside requesting an audience, he didn't even open his eyes, calmly asking, "Has Lu Jing already left Lan Shan Martial University? How did he fare?"

'Report, Vice President: Lu Jing challenged all the students of Lan Shan Martial University......'

Translation: "Report, Vice Chancellor, Lu Jing challenged all the students of Lan Shan Martial University..."

'What?'

Translation: "What?"

The middle-aged person blinked slightly, 'He won?'

Translation: The middle-aged man blinked slightly, "He won?"

'He won, and immediately afterward he summit-ed the Tower of Ultimate on Mount Lan, without resting or replenishing his strength in between.'

Translation: "He won, and immediately afterward he summited Lan Shan's Ultimate Tower without resting or replenishing his stamina in between."

The middle-aged man's expression shifted from calm to stern, his eyes opening to reveal diamond-clear pupils as he gazed ahead, lost in thought.

Translation: The middle-aged man's expression shifted from calm to solemn, his eyes opening to reveal diamond-clear pupils as he gazed ahead, wondering what he was thinking.

'How did he manage to defeat the entire school's student body single-handedly?'

Translation: "How did he manage to defeat the entire school's students single-handedly?"

'Lu Jing seems to be a multi-talented Talent Endowed; besides mental talent, he also possesses lightning talent, and once he unleashes lightning, anyone weak loses combat ability outright.'

Translation: "Lu Jing seems to be a multi-system Talent Endowed; besides his mental aptitude, he also has lightning aptitude, and once he unleashes that lightning, anyone weak directly loses combat ability!"

Talent Endowed.

'Lightning, huh? This guy's interesting—he doesn't hide his edge, he flaunts it; too bad this kid isn't a student of our Martial University.'

Translation: "Lightning system? This guy is kinda interesting; not only does he not hide his edge, he flaunts it, too bad this kid isn't a student of our Martial University."

The middle-aged man stroked his chin, pondering whether to bring Lu Jing over.

Translation: The middle-aged man stroked his chin, pondering whether to bring Lu Jing over.

'I happen to have a granddaughter who's quite pretty; if worse comes to worst, I could set them up......'

Translation: "I also have a granddaughter who's quite pretty; if worse comes to worst, I could set them up..."

Seeing the man veer off topic, the visitor hurriedly asked, 'Vice President, Lu Jing is now heading our way—what should we do?'

Translation: The visitor, seeing the man veer off topic, hurriedly asked, "Vice Chancellor, Lu Jing is now heading our way; what should we do?"

What can we do, how to stay low-key, what to do!

Eh, what does that mean? I'm a bit confused......

The newcomer asked doubtfully,

The middle-aged man said with a smile: "No one can stop Lu Jing; since that's the case, let's welcome him. However, we only welcome him alone—those media types and idle onlookers must all be driven out!"

The newcomer's eyes lit up, instantly grasping the middle-aged man's meaning: "I understand—you mean to minimize the impact; better short pain than long pain? Then what about our school's students—should we also drive them away?"

"We definitely need to drive them all away, and meanwhile arrange for the electronic jammer to be set up to prevent anyone from secretly using electronic devices."

After saying that, the middle-aged man waved his hand: "Hurry up and get it done—I want only Lu Jing and the staff within ten kilometers of the Ultimate Tower; then let him attempt the tower on his own. As for whether he reaches the summit, as long as we don't say anything, who would know?"

"Good!"

The newcomer smiled and nodded in agreement, secretly amazed by the middle-aged man's brilliant idea.

After he left, the middle-aged man sat up, straightened his clothes, and muttered to himself: "This little cleverness might provoke his resentment; should I give him something as compensation?"

"I, Sun Dongyue, founder of Dongyue Martial University, once left behind a peerless sword technique; perhaps I could discuss it with him......"