Chapter 55: Lu Wu, the Opportunist
Chapter 55: Lu Wu, the Opportunist
The A8 Arena!
As the Little Skeleton struck down the gnome with a single blow, Team 038, along with the spectators on the stand, were left dumbfounded.
They felt like the world had turned upside down.
The match and its outcome were not supposed to be like this!
Wasn't Team 038 a seeded team? Shouldn't Lu Wu, the pretty boy, have been crushed? How did Team 038, instead, get overwhelmed and defeated in the blink of an eye?
They couldn't comprehend it; it was beyond their understanding.
The referee, however, saw it all clearly. With his wealth of experience, he instantly realized that Team 038's loss was incredibly unjust.
If it weren't for Lu Wu's die-hard fans messing with their morale from the start, if they hadn't been bewitched by Lu Wu's summoned beasts, if they hadn't planned to rush and eliminate Lu Wu's team from the get-go, they would have fared much better.
Instead, they could have played it safe, and if they had faced Lu Wu's team head-on, the referee believed they wouldn't have suffered such a devastating defeat.
After all, as a seeded team, Team 038 did possess considerable strength! However, even with a more cautious approach, the referee was certain that the victory would still ultimately belong to Lu Wu's team.
The tactics employed by Lu Wu's team were simply too powerful.
The mini pig restricted movement by blocking the terrain, while Fuzzy Bird covered a significant portion of the arena with her Cold Aura and followed up with Ice Needles to slow and strike. Then, the mini pig would finish off the weakened opponents.
This strategy wasn't complex, but it was incredibly practical and potent.
More importantly, the star of this tactic, Fuzzy Bird, performed exceptionally well in her critical role.
The Cold Aura that covered most of the arena and the subsequent Ice Needles after unleashing her ultimate ability undoubtedly made Fuzzy Bird the key to Lu Wu's team's victory in this match.
And as the owner of Fuzzy Bird, Hao Zhijian undoubtedly became the brightest and most attention-grabbing star of this match.
Observing Hao Zhijian, the referee felt that a new rising star of the Quan Cheng Cup was about to shine.
Sure enough, the arena erupted in a tidal wave of applause.
This was the applause for Hao... um, no, for Lu Wu!
"So amazing! Long live the male god!"
"He won! I knew the male god would triumph!"
"Look at the male god's little skeleton and that final strike with the bat! So cool and I want to pet it!"
...
Listening to the enthusiastic cheers and the girls' screams, the participants on the arena were left bewildered.
Hao Zhijian was still processing the sudden victory, as it came as a surprise to him too.
Moreover, since he was used to being bullied by Lu Wu, having his thunder stolen didn't bother him much.
It was the referee who was truly perplexed.
What about the group of girls watching from the stands? What were they thinking? Were they blind? Didn't they see that in the previous match, the little skeleton had played a negligible role?
Although it delivered the final blow, that strike could have been made by anyone, and it wouldn't have mattered either way. What was happening in this world? The true talent who should have been the shining star was overshadowed by a pretty boy who took advantage of the situation.
The referee felt he was growing more and more confused by this world.
Similarly, Team 038, the losers, and the group of men on the spectator stand shared the sentiment of dissatisfaction.
Especially Team 038.
It took them a long time to recover from the harsh reality of their defeat.
Lu Wu, on the other hand, felt quite pleased with himself.
He even waved at the girls on the spectator stand, flashing a jerk-like smile.
His smile instantly triggered another round of screams.
Witnessing this, the referee felt a surge of annoyance.
Sigh, indeed, a genius wanders while a clown takes the stage.
The referee, knowing he couldn't change this situation, hastily announced Lu Wu's team's victory and quickly dismissed them.
Intending to keep out of sight and out of mind, Lu Wu had no intention of leaving. He had been worried about finding opportunities to touch Summon Beasts, and now, with an unexpected fan club, he was determined to take advantage of the situation.
As soon as the referee announced the end of the match, Lu Wu, along with Xiao Gu Lou and Dudu, approached his newfound fan club.
Within a short while, Lu Wu was mingling with his fans, effortlessly reaping a vast amount of Summon Beast data.
Not only did he collect data from these girls' Summon Beasts, but he also managed to acquire data from their male teammates' Summon Beasts.
Lu Wu also collected the girls' contact information, along with the envious glares from the surrounding men.
In contrast to Lu Wu's ease, Dudu was not having an easy time.
She was already somewhat shy, and being squeezed among so many girls made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
The plump Dudu could only hug Tuan Tuan, trembling in the crowd.
However, the girls around her were incredibly friendly towards Dudu.
Perhaps they felt that a chubby girl like her posed no threat, and besides, didn't every Mary Sue protagonist have a plump friend? They believed that if they befriended Dudu, they would have a better chance of attracting Lu Wu's attention.
In the midst of the commotion, Dudu felt utterly out of place and at a loss, while Hao Zhijian on the sidelines was envious, wishing he could join them.
Unfortunately, only Lu Wu was allowed as the sole male in the group. As for Hao Zhijian? Sorry, who are you?
Hao Zhijian was a bit disappointed and made an effort to get in.
But as it turned out, sometimes you have to make an effort to feel despair.
"What's this? You're on our idol's team?
That impressive Frozen Bird is your Summon Beast?
Did you make a significant contribution to the match? Did you win because of you?
Don't be ridiculous! The victory in that match was entirely due to our idol's excellent leadership!"
Within a few exchanges, Hao Zhijian's attempt to squeeze in was met with resistance.
Feeling dejected, he held his exhausted bird, which was now listlessly drawing circles in the corner.
In the corner, Hao Zhijian realized he wasn't alone; there was also the dazed Team 038, who had been similarly overwhelmed.
As they exchanged glances, Hao Zhijian suddenly felt a sense of camaraderie.
However, this feeling quickly faded.
The official website promptly updated the day's match information, and their team's upset victory over Team 038 was the top headline.
Within half an hour, the homepage featured videos and articles related to their match.
As the official website, they provided a more impartial perspective than Lu Wu's die-hard fans.
Whether in the videos or articles, the website consistently regarded Hao Zhijian as the core of Lu Wu's team.
Seeing this coverage, Hao Zhijian's eyes lit up.
This time, he genuinely felt he had made it.
Of course, he dared not act on this feeling, not wanting to risk another beating.
But while he wouldn't dare provoke Lu Wu, there was someone else he could tease.
...
A new week begins, and I seek your votes.
Oh, my aching head.
(End of Chapter)
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