Chapter 228: Beast Soul Eruption

Chapter 228: Beast Soul Eruption

The situation took an unexpected turn when an elder named Old Gu made his move.

The once lively and festive atmosphere instantly vanished.

Lu Wu seemed unaffected, but Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming were left bewildered.

They never anticipated that a seemingly positive event would take such a turn.

Now, they were unsure of how to handle the situation.

Shortly after Old Gu entered, another elder emerged, looking apologetic. He waved to Zhang Wentao's group.

"Old Zhang!"

"Old Zhou!"

Recognizing his old acquaintance, Zhang Wentao immediately felt relieved and rushed forward.

"What's going on? Who was that?"

"Let's not discuss this here. This isn't the place to talk. Tell the media to leave, and you three, follow me inside."

"Oh, okay!"

Zhang Wentao trusted his old friend. He dispersed the media and led Zhao Kaiming and Lu Wu into the headquarters of the Breeding Center.

However, were the media professionals so easily dismissed? Yes, they had been paid to come.

But since they were already there, it seemed a waste to leave empty-handed. Right before them was a ready-made news story, and they seized the opportunity.

Of course, Zhang Wentao was unaware of this at the moment, as he was seeking information from his old friend, Zhou Zheng.

It seemed that Jiangnan University hadn't offended anyone at the headquarters, so why were they being targeted like this?

"Actually, this is mainly due to Old Gu.

The Master Certification was already settled, but today, Old Gu suddenly claimed to have received a report accusing your student of fabricating his background.

Whether it's the evolution of the Little Skull Beast or the Bone Boar, they were all orchestrated by Jiangnan University with the support of the entire Jiangnan region.

The goal was to create a 19-year-old Breeding Master.

So, he stepped forward and demanded that the headquarters re-evaluate your student's eligibility for the Breeding Master qualification."

Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming were stunned.

Their faces then turned angry.

"Who's behind this despicable scheme? Who's the mastermind?"

"Don't let me find out, or I'll make sure they regret it!"

Zhou Zheng shook his head. "You shouldn't focus on that now. What you need to consider is how to handle the upcoming review."

"Bring it on! We're not afraid of any review!"

Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming's confidence caught Zhou Zheng off guard.

In fact, when he first heard about Old Gu receiving the report, he believed it.

Even as Zhang Wentao's friend, he found it highly likely that Jiangnan University was behind this scheme.

But seeing their confidence now, Zhou Zheng was taken aback.

He couldn't help but turn and look at Lu Wu, who was standing behind them. What he saw left him dumbfounded.

Lu Wu, a few steps behind them, was gesturing at his smartphone.

"What are you doing?"

"Streaming!" Lu Wu replied matter-of-factly, his eyes fixed on his phone.

"Hello everyone, I'm Wrathful Laughter, and I'm currently at the Capital Breeding Center Headquarters.

I came here today to receive my Master Certification.

But just now, I received news that I've been reported. I've been exposed, and they say I'm a fake genius.

They're not only withholding my certificate but also subjecting me to a review.

I won't stand for this! Everyone, send some gifts, and I'll take you on a tour of the Capital Breeding Center Headquarters to reclaim my rightful Master Certification."

Lu Wu's streaming room had gained attention before due to the Jiangnan and Jiangbei University incident, attracting over a million viewers.

As soon as Lu Wu started streaming, nearly ten thousand viewers tuned in.

With keywords like 'Capital Breeding Center Headquarters,' 'Master Certification,' 'Reported,' and 'Hand-to-Hand Combat,' Lu Wu instantly ignited his streaming room.

Additionally, Lu Wu's use of promotional rockets further boosted the viewer count, which skyrocketed within minutes of the stream's start.

In just a few minutes, the viewer count surpassed a million.

This sudden surge startled even the streaming platform.

Normally, such a popular stream would be a cause for celebration, but since it involved the Capital Breeding Center Headquarters, the platform wouldn't dare take any risks, no matter how bold they were.

However, they couldn't simply ban the stream either, as Lu Wu wasn't an ordinary person.

The platform's strategy was to contact the Capital Breeding Center Headquarters and let them handle the situation.

But before they could make contact, the Breeding Center had already taken action. Lu Wu's stream had just begun when a cold voice interrupted.

"There's a limit to your mischief! The Breeding Center Headquarters is not a place for such antics!"

As the voice sounded, Old Gu reached out and grabbed for Lu Wu's phone.

The seemingly casual gesture concealed a malicious intent; if Lu Wu didn't react, his phone would be severely damaged, if not destroyed.

"Stop!"

Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming's expressions changed, and they immediately stepped forward to block the attack.

However, this action further enraged Old Gu.

"How dare you use force in the headquarters! Jiangnan University, you're pushing your luck! Are you trying to rebel?"

This was a classic case of the guilty party playing the victim. It was Old Gu who had made the first move, yet he was the one questioning them.

Unfortunately, Jiangnan University had no choice but to acquiesce. They were used to being bullied, and their instinct was to bow their heads and admit fault, hoping to defuse the situation.

"We apologize for our rudeness. We..."

"Don't waste my time with your excuses. Take him down and confiscate that device."

It was clear that Jiangnan University's concession meant nothing; they were being deliberately targeted.

As Elder Gu issued the command, a group of security personnel surrounded Lu Wu and his companions.

Facing this situation, Zhou Zheng could no longer remain silent.

"Director Gu, this seems a bit excessive. It's just a live stream, and if we turn it off..."

"This is not your place to speak!"

Well, Zhou Zheng's words were of no use. A single sentence from Elder Gu silenced him.

His face turned pale, and after glancing at Zhang Wentao and his group, feeling embarrassed, he could only pinch his nose and step back.

At this moment, Lu Wu truly witnessed the harsh reality of this world.

Since his arrival, Lu Wu's path had been smooth and easy, and the similarities between this world and his previous life had led him to have a mistaken perception of this world.

He had read the book 'The Six and Nine Secrets' and believed it to be a gentle and civilized world.

Only now did he realize that this world was brutally raw and savage, where the strong preyed on the weak.

Currently, this Elder Gu was clearly targeting his phone.

He had simply made up an excuse and was about to start taking it by force.

Lu Wu's guess was correct.

Elder Gu's focus on him was indeed because of the phone, at least in part.

He had been eyeing that device for a long time.

A tool that could allow summoned beasts to have their own summoned beasts was undoubtedly a strategic-level item with immense research value. Obtaining it would greatly benefit his current research project and might even help him reach the level of a Master.

That was why Elder Gu had orchestrated this entire situation.

Although he knew the headquarters would not allow such reckless behavior, he decided to get the phone first and deal with the consequences later.

Once the phone was in his hands, he could easily make up excuses to keep it, such as claiming it needed repairs before returning it.

Even if he couldn't keep it permanently, he could at least study it for a while.

As for any repercussions, no one had been seriously injured or killed, so what could possibly happen? Besides, he had the backing of the Elder Council to handle any potential fallout.

With this confidence, Elder Gu acted without restraint.

"What are you staring at? Move! Take his phone and lock them up in the detention room to reflect on their actions!"

At Elder Gu's command, the security personnel closed in on Lu Wu.

"Who dares!"

Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming immediately stepped forward to protect Lu Wu.

"Stubborn!"

Elder Gu, fearing that the situation might drag on, acted decisively, sending a palm strike towards Zhang Wentao and Zhao Kaiming.

Before the palm wind even reached them, their faces paled.

The opponent's strength far exceeded their expectations, and they couldn't block the attack. In that moment, Zhang Wentao and the others felt humiliated. Whether it was Zhang Yuchi or Elder Gu, they were being trampled upon without restraint. If this had happened over a decade ago when Northern Jiang was at its peak, would they have dared to act this way? But now, Southern Jiang had indeed declined, and this wasn't the first time they had been bullied. Should they endure and give in again?

After all, they couldn't possibly win against Elder Gu, could they?

This thought flashed through their minds for an instant.

But it quickly dissipated.

No!

They absolutely could not back down when it came to Lu Wu. They might compromise on other matters, but not on this.

Zhang Wentao clenched his teeth and stepped forward. At the same time, a beastly howl echoed within him, and his aura surged.

Amidst the howls and surging aura, Zhang Wentao let out a roar.

"You can bully us old bones from Southern Jiang, but not him. He is the future of Southern Jiang, and I will not allow him to receive any unfair treatment. I will not let anyone break his spirit!"

As Zhang Wentao roared, he threw a punch.

Elder Gu's face immediately changed.

"Beast Soul Eruption?! Are you crazy? Do you want to die?!"

He couldn't understand why Zhang Wentao would go to such lengths just for a phone.

But whether Elder Gu understood or not, Zhang Wentao had already made his move. His punch shattered Elder Gu's palm wind, and the powerful shockwave sent the surrounding security personnel flying.

As a consequence, Zhang Wentao's five facial orifices bled profusely after unleashing that attack.

He looked pitiful, but he remained standing, determined to the end.

"I, as a Southern Jiang disciple, will not allow anyone to be bullied."

After saying this, Zhang Wentao collapsed.

"Old Zhang!"

Zhao Kaiming quickly caught Zhang Wentao. Lu Wu's face turned dark with rage.

On the other side, Elder Gu realized that the situation had escalated.

If it was just about taking Lu Wu's phone, it wouldn't have been a big deal. At most, he would have to return the phone and offer a half-hearted apology later. But now that Zhang Wentao had taken such a desperate measure, the situation had become dire. Whether Zhang Wentao lived or died, Elder Gu knew he would face severe consequences.

In this situation, Elder Gu's mood soured.

However, having gone this far, he felt it would be a waste to back down now.

"Regardless, I must get that phone first."

With this thought, Elder Gu reached out again, this time without any pretense, and grabbed for Lu Wu's phone.

"Here you come again!"

Zhao Kaiming was also determined, ready to follow Zhang Wentao's example and unleash his Beast Soul Eruption. But Elder Gu didn't give him the chance, slapping him away and continuing to reach for Lu Wu's phone.

At this moment, facing such blatant theft, Lu Wu felt a sense of despair and helplessness.

Just as Lu Wu's phone was about to be taken, and as something stirred in his heart, a dragon's roar reverberated.

A dragon's tail lashed out, shattering Elder Gu's palm and sending him flying...

...

I'll try for 12,000 words today.

Let's make it clear, no cross-dressing!

(End of Chapter)

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