Chapter 281: Untitled
Chapter 281: Untitled
There was a noticeable gap in strength between Jiangnan University and Jiangbei University.
And it wasn't a small one.
This disparity couldn't be bridged within just three months of reform.
Especially since Jiangbei hadn't been idle during those three months either.
Zhang Yuchi's study abroad trip had been a sweeping success, with an undefeated record in battles.
As a result, Jiangbei had attracted numerous talented individuals.
Take, for instance, the team that Jiangbei brought this time.
It consisted of one teacher and three students.
The teacher was a Master Peak-level expert, and the three students were all Senior Summoners.
Each of them had at least one Leader-level Summoned Beast.
Any one of these students could defeat the brash young Zhao Li.
With such a formidable lineup, Jiangnan naturally couldn't hold its own.
However, the biggest issue for Jiangnan wasn't their strength.
It was their morale.
Ever since Lu Wu's disappearance, the morale at Jiangnan University, or even the entire school's operations, had been in disarray.
From teachers to students, everyone was concerned about the school's future.
In this situation, when Jiangbei University came knocking, Jiangnan didn't put up much resistance.
If they wanted to fight, then so be it.
After all, Jiangnan had been defeated by Jiangbei before, so what was the big deal?
This was the mindset of most people at Jiangnan University.
Except for a few like Zhao Li, everyone took the defeat in stride.
Jiangnan's state left the leader of the Jiangbei team, Zhou Qingyun, feeling disdainful.
"I was actually looking forward to today, but your performance is a disappointment!" Zhou Qingyun said.
Just then, a car drove into the First Training Ground, disrupting the ongoing competition.
Zhou Qingyun furrowed his brows, "Principal Li? Is this how people from Jiangnan University behave? Who is this, driving onto the training ground without even noticing the study abroad exchange?"
As he questioned, he noticed Principal Li Mingrui standing stiffly beside him.
Li Mingrui's eyes were fixed on the car.
Zhou Qingyun turned to look as well, and at that moment, Lu Wu stepped out of the vehicle.
The entire training ground fell silent the instant Lu Wu appeared.
All eyes were on him.
Then, a chorus of disbelieving exclamations filled the air.
"The Chairman! The Chairman has returned!"
"The Chairman is back! He's returned safely!"
...
Zhou Qingyun's Jiangbei team clearly witnessed how Lu Wu's mere appearance transformed the entire atmosphere.
Even the students who were in the middle of a losing battle, having already given up, suddenly found their spirits rejuvenated.
One student ran to their defeated Summoned Beast and encouraged it, "Puffy, get up! The Chairman is back! We need to show him our best.
Even if we lose, we'll do it gracefully!
We can't embarrass the Chairman!"
"That's right! We can't let the Chairman down. Let's defeat Jiangbei's team!"
The atmosphere in the training ground completely shifted.
Students who had previously shown no interest in winning were now brimming with determination, eager to defeat Jiangbei University's four teams.
This sudden change startled Jiangbei's team.
What surprised Jiangbei's students even more was that their previously arrogant teacher immediately rushed to Lu Wu upon seeing his arrival.
"Master Lu? It's really you, Master Lu! Your safe return is such a relief!"
Just look at how surprised and delighted he is.
On him, you couldn't see a trace of the arrogance he had just displayed. If you tried hard enough, you might catch a glimpse of sycophancy.
Lu Wu was caught off guard by his attitude.
"And you are?"
"I'm Zhou Qingyun from Jiangbei University. I'm leading the study abroad exchange team here in Jiangnan, and I never expected to see you return safely during our visit. It's truly wonderful."
Someone from Jiangbei?
Lu Wu didn't have a favorable impression of Jiangbei.
But with so many eyes on them, Lu Wu couldn't very well turn down Zhou Qingyun's friendly greeting with a cold face.
"Greetings, Teacher Zhou. You've worked hard, Teacher Zhou."
Lu Wu reached out and shook Zhou Qingyun's hand, then turned to address the students in the training ground, "Regarding the study abroad exchange, the focus is on interaction. Since the Jiangbei exchange team is here, students, interact with them and learn from each other.
Winning or losing isn't important. What matters is displaying the spirit and demeanor of Jiangnan University."
"Yes!" 2888
Almost three thousand students in the entire training ground responded in unison.
The entire Jiangnan University was shaken by the collective response.
Lu Wu nodded in satisfaction at the scene.
"Very well, you all continue interacting. I have some matters to attend to, so Principal Li and I..."
"Wait!"
As Lu Wu was about to leave with Principal Li Mingrui, a student from the Jiangnan team stepped forward.
"Lu Wu, I challenge you..."
"Shut up!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Zhou Qingyun's expression had already changed.
He cut off the student's words abruptly.
He, of course, knew what his student was up to. He wanted to challenge Lu Wu! It was an insane idea.
Where were they? Who was Lu Wu? They were at Jiangnan University, and Lu Wu was the spiritual leader of Jiangnan University!
Here, even Zhou Qingyun was tiptoeing around, yet his student wanted to challenge Lu Wu. Wasn't this asking for trouble?
The entire training ground had already started looking at the student differently.
Lu Wu, on the other hand, didn't react excessively, but he also didn't accept the challenge.
"I'm sorry, I just returned today and have many matters to attend to. So, let's forget about the challenge.
Of course, if you're truly interested in me, I'll be participating in the University League this year. You can challenge me there."
After saying this, Lu Wu waved at Principal Li Mingrui, "Principal Li, let's go see Mr. Zhang."
Principal Li Mingrui said nothing and followed Lu Wu into the car.
Principal Li drove out of the training ground.
As soon as Lu Wu left, the training ground became lively.
Many students who were spectators jumped down and surrounded the Jiangbei student who had challenged Lu Wu.
"I, Zhang San of Jiangnan, challenge you!"
"I, Li Si of Jiangnan, challenge you!"
"I, Jiangnan..."
...
Almost simultaneously, this student received over a hundred challenges.
Everyone had the same thought.
Damn, challenging Lu Wu at Jiangnan University? Is that even a challenge?
It's like slapping the faces of all Jiangnan University students.
How could they tolerate this? The Jiangbei student, at this moment, realized what he had done. Facing the Jiangnan students who looked like hungry wolves, he knew he was in for a rough time today...
(End of Chapter)
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