Chapter 73: Battle of Water and Fire

Hearing this name, Lu Jun gasped. Ding Yumian—famous beyond measure.

How could she be in the same year as him? What bad luck!

Before the Beast Battle Competition, he hadn't done any investigation, treating everyone as beneath him. And indeed, it seemed like that was the case. But who would have expected someone like Ding Yumian to appear? If he'd known she was around, Lu Jun would never have been so arrogant as to challenge the entire school.

As for why he feared her so much, the fact that she was a Mind System calamity bearer explained everything.

Unlike Mu Ningxue, whose evolution was gradual, Ding Yumian was born in a peak state. Her base spiritual realm was already at the sixth level, and she was of the most elusive and mysterious Mind System.

It was said that as a child, any fluctuation in her emotions would affect the entire school. When she harbored suicidal thoughts, anyone within her range of influence would follow suit without hesitation.

This even caused a disaster until Dean Xiao arrived and took her away. Since then, she had been hidden and protected at Pearl University, secretly nurtured and taught to control her emotions. Very few were aware of the details.

Lu Jun thought about it for a moment and roughly understood. Ding Yumian, though young, became the tenth-ranked expert on the Main Campus' Fire List two years later. Her enrollment was just one year before Mo Fan, coinciding with his own year.

His lips twisted bitterly. Setting aside her supposedly mid-tier peak-level Mind System, Ding Yumian's second element, Fire, was equally formidable. Her natural talent, "Attack Range Amplification," allowed her to obscure her Mind System abilities, making her a force to be reckoned with in combat.

If Lu Jun could fully unleash his Metal System abilities, perhaps he could defeat her. But under so many watchful eyes, revealing his true power risked exposure. For now, he had to hold back.

Of course, the same applied to Ding Yumian. The identity of a Mind System calamity bearer would not be revealed, putting them on roughly equal footing.

Ding Yumian didn't immediately attack. Instead, she gently allowed Lu Jun to recover to his peak state. This action won her the favor of viewers in the livestream, boosting her impression scores significantly.

"Good, good. Those people earlier were just looking to take advantage of others. No sense of Pearl University's dignity. It's all scheming and backstabbing."

"Wow, this female mage has such a great temperament. Truly, beauty and kindness go hand in hand."

"My wife! Hugs and kisses, muah!"

"Such a heavenly being, and yet a strong opponent."

Lu Jun was indeed moved by her actions. Ding Yumian seemed to be a very gentle person. Her ultimate fate in the original story was too heartbreaking—manipulated and exploited by corrupt individuals, forced to use her suicidal abilities to fight against demons.

In the end, for the safety of the entire Magic City, she chose death, detonating her spiritual core like a psychic nuclear bomb to temporarily repel the invading Sea Monster Empire.

A Mind System prodigy with the potential for forbidden-level magic was reduced to a disposable tool. Afterward, the corrupt individuals took all the credit, manipulating public opinion.

Look at that. In such circumstances, why wouldn't people like Zhan Kong, Mo Fan, or Lu Jun strive to protect themselves?

In the Beast Battle Arena, Lu Jun remained silent, calculating internally, and calmly said, "Thank you for your kindness, but as I said, I will defeat them all. Since I intend to take their resources, I will do so openly, defeating each of them personally without shortcuts."

"If I lose, then I will accept it."

These words stirred the livestream audience and the new students in the spectator stands, earning their admiration.

"Utterly foolish! One should use any means necessary... But why am I so envious of someone like him? Probably because I can't do it myself."

"Enough said. Lu Jun is a real man."

"It's over. Even though this is a resource battle, I can't bring myself to hate him."

Hearing this, Ding Yumian was momentarily stunned, gazing at the man before her who stood with his sword in hand. Her heart stirred, wondering if she might be wrong. Someone like him seemed worthy of victory.

In the end, she grew serious. Since they were already standing on the battlefield, she would give it her all. That was the highest form of respect for a competitor.

"Then be careful. Flame Fist: Heaven-Shattering!"

Ding Yumian warned him before controlling her star map. She didn't even need to use her Mind System's primary-tier Psychic Wall for self-protection. Her robust spiritual realm easily resisted any fear-inducing effects.

In an instant, she completed her spell. Flames roared as her serene demeanor transformed into that of a domineering Fire Queen. Her figure was surrounded by crimson flames.

A massive fan-shaped sea of fire erupted from her position, soaring into the sky and covering an area comparable to a water mage's Violent Waves.

Ding Yumian found it odd that her mental state was unusually calm. The opponent hadn't used any Curse System magic. Why?

Moments later, she saw a towering wave of cerulean light surging from Lu Jun's direction. It was three times larger than her flames, sweeping toward her.

Violent Waves: Expulsion! Empowered by a spiritual seed.

The audience, both in the arena and online, was stunned by the dazzling spectacle. The battlefield was divided in two, one half blazing red and scorching, the other humid and glowing blue.

"Whoa! This is real magic—wielding the power of destruction. Those five hundred people defeated earlier were just playing around."

"Impressive. They've clearly left the primary-tier mages in the dust."

As the water and fire waves collided, a deafening roar filled the arena.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!

Where the blue currents met the crimson flames, violent reactions occurred. Clouds of pinkish steam rose, shrouding the arena in a thick white mist. Thankfully, the protective barrier prevented the steam from scorching the audience.

Yet in the clash, Lu Jun's water magic proved slightly stronger, visibly consuming the unending flames. The remaining tide, carrying steam, surged toward Ding Yumian.

It was the power of a spiritual seed—innate talent couldn't compare.

Frowning, Ding Yumian hastily manipulated her star track, releasing three consecutive Fiery Bursts. With her innate amplification, she barely neutralized the tide before it reached her. Still, the cerulean water washed over her, draining some of her Fire and Mind System energy.

She felt fatigue creep over her body. Her soaked gown clung tightly to her graceful figure, outlining her delicate curves. Her long legs were wrapped in wet fabric, and her chest area turned semi-transparent, faintly revealing two mounds with cherry-like peaks.

Alas, no one saw this mesmerizing sight, as the battlefield remained enveloped in thick, scalding steam.

Realizing her state, Ding Yumian's face turned hot. She ignited her crimson flames, evaporating the water from her gown. The fleeting beauty vanished in an instant.

But just as she sighed in relief, her spirit trembled. From within the mist, she sensed the silhouette of a man. Lu Jun stood there, sword raised mid-strike, yet his gaze was frozen on her, seemingly dumbstruck.

At that moment, Ding Yumian's mind exploded. Remembering her earlier state, her face turned bright red. She had been seen—completely seen! Her mind wavered uncontrollably.

As her emotions surged, the carefully contained spiritual power of her Mind System began to leak.

Before Lu Jun could say anything, a vast and boundless mental force swept over him, his face instantly paling.

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