Chapter 106: Expelled!

Zuo Jiming had a keener spiritual sense and was the first to notice Lu Jun and Ding Yumian approaching.

Seeing this, his face twisted in anger as he growled, "So, it's you two. Everyone else gave up, but you still dare to chase us? Heh, pretty boy, I'll make sure to…"

Before he could finish his sentence, his expression froze in horror. He suddenly realized that the surrounding darkness was growing thicker, enveloping him completely. Soon, the darkness swallowed everything, leaving him alone in a world of shadow.

As a Curse Mage, Zuo Jiming immediately realized what had happened—he had fallen into the Mist of Fear.

"Impossible!" Zuo Jiming exclaimed in disbelief. "I've already entered the second-tier spiritual realm. How could I be so easily dragged into a nightmare?"

Unless the other party was at the third-tier spiritual realm, fully mastered, and equipped with specialized magic tools, this shouldn't have been possible.

In the outside world, Lu Jun's eyes glimmered—one black, one white. His second-tier spiritual realm allowed him to cast a single Star Path with a thought. If he reached the third-tier, he would be able to cast two Star Paths simultaneously, something that only advanced mages with significant mastery could achieve.

With his Mental Shock prying open Zuo Jiming's spiritual defenses and the Nightmare enveloping him for the final blow, controlling the beast-like man was child's play for Lu Jun.

He observed the tall, muscular Zuo Jiming, whose body was covered in beast-like tattoos, and couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration. It seemed that Zuo Jiming's Curse Element was his main focus, and he had infused curse substances into his body. However, instead of following Lu Jun's path of spiritual torment, Zuo Jiming had chosen to enhance his physical resistance, likely preparing for the Curse Body Fusion technique in the future.

"Ah, families like the Zuos truly have resources. Their curses are systematically trained," Lu Jun muttered. He felt a pang of envy since his own Curse Imprint had no clear upgrade path.

That said, he'd heard that the person who designed the Curse Imprint had left enough potential for him to improve. After all, Lu Jun was considered a shining representative of Pearl Institute.

Meanwhile, Guanyu was even worse off than Zuo Jiming. Ding Yumian's single-target control magic had rendered him completely unconscious. His body lay limp on the ground, leaving him entirely at her mercy. She could erase or manipulate his memories at will.

Seeing this, Lu Jun nodded at Ding Yumian, signaling her. The white-clad woman smiled gently, and an immense surge of spiritual energy emerged from her brow. It streamed into Lu Jun's body, helping him reinforce the Nightmare and solidify the mental brand he had placed.

Buzz!

Instantly, Lu Jun felt his spiritual realm skyrocketing to the fifth tier, temporarily enhanced by Ding Yumian's advanced control techniques. This was a skill she had developed thanks to her high-level mastery, allowing her to share her spiritual power with Lu Jun—something that might have been made possible due to their unique soul bond.

"Hehe, Zuo Jiming, remember my name. Lu Jun is someone you cannot afford to mess with. Enjoy the show."

Lu Jun sneered coldly, fully immersed in controlling the nightmare world.

At this moment, Zuo Jiming's brows were twitching, his face contorted with fear, and his eyelids were trembling violently.

Inside the infinite nightmare, Zuo Jiming was losing his mind. He found himself trapped in one horrifying scenario after another. The pain was excruciating, too real to bear.

Initially, he tried to differentiate between illusion and reality, but as time dragged on, he completely lost track. Eventually, his spirit collapsed, and he was fully consumed by the nightmare.

What felt like days or even weeks passed in that torturous dream world. When the darkness finally lifted, Zuo Jiming's eyes were dull and lifeless. He lay sprawled on the ground, utterly drained.

Guanyu, who had been unconscious nearby, slowly woke up, clutching his head in pain. When he recalled the moments before he passed out, he immediately tensed up and looked around.

He was shocked to see Zuo Jiming lying on the ground with a completely broken expression. Could it be that the two from Pearl had done something unspeakable to him? Was Pearl Institute truly this terrifying?

Not bothering to dwell on it, Guanyu turned away from the beast-like man and began walking off.

What a joke—he already regretted being dragged into this mess by Zuo Jiming. Now, all he wanted was to distance himself as much as possible. Zuo Jiming's fate was none of his concern.

Not long after Guanyu left, Zuo Jiming, still lying under the overpass, gradually stood up. His eyes were hollow, and his movements were sluggish.

He had completely lost his spirit and confidence. Whenever he thought of Lu Jun or saw any female figures, the psychological shadow re-emerged, accompanied by bursts of phantom pain. Life became a living hell for him.

Zuo Jiming realized that Lu Jun had implanted a mental brand on him. Yet, he didn't dare feel any hatred. From now on, he would have to avoid Lu Jun at all costs.

He considered seeking help from his family's spiritual experts to remove the brand, but how could he admit to such a humiliating defeat? His only hope was that as his cultivation advanced in the future, he might overcome the fear and cleanse his spirit.

What Zuo Jiming didn't know, however, was that Ding Yumian's Calamity Afflicted Spirit ability had permanently fused with the nightmare, ensuring he would carry this shadow for the rest of his life.

As dawn broke over Magic City, Pearl Institute was in uproar. Early that morning, the male students learned that their dorms had been invaded. The culprits were exchange students from Imperial Capital Institute who had dared to sneak into the female dorms.

"Damn it! Let's beat those bastards from Imperial Capital to a pulp!"

"All the girls should collectively sue them. Put those perverts in jail!"

"Who are they? They'd better come out and take responsibility!"

The campus forums were buzzing with outrage. Even students from Imperial Capital Institute had joined the fray, condemning the actions of Zuo Jiming and Guanyu.

"Heh, some of the exchange students are from prominent families. We all know who they are. I knew this would happen when I saw their names on the list. And sure enough…"

"I'm not naming anyone, but if you feel targeted, it's probably you."

When Dean Xiao of Pearl Institute addressed the matter publicly, he solemnly declared, "I will demand a thorough explanation from Imperial Capital Institute."

This statement only fueled the uproar, with students growing even more vocal.

The incident quickly escalated, drawing attention from higher authorities. To protect the reputation of the two elite academies, severe disciplinary action was ordered, alongside a strict information blackout. Details of the event were wiped from public networks, leaving only internal records within the schools.

Meanwhile, Zuo Jiming cleaned himself up and tried to steady his nerves. Despite the lingering shadows in his heart, he mustered the courage to return to Pearl Institute, where the exchange students were gathered.

Upon his arrival, Mu Tingying's frosty expression greeted him. She wasted no time in berating him.

"Look at the mess you've made! You've dragged all of us down with you. Are you so desperate for women? What were you thinking?!"

Guanyu, who had already returned, stood off to the side, his face dark. He didn't even bother looking at Zuo Jiming, clearly having had his fill of arguments earlier.

Zuo Jiming's face flushed red with shame, but he couldn't muster a response. He hadn't even seen anything in the female dorms, yet now his reputation was in ruins.

Moments later, his phone buzzed. It was a call from his older brother, Zuo Xiangtian.

When Zuo Jiming answered, his brother's icy tone sent chills down his spine.

"Father and grandfather know about your little stunt, and they are furious."

"They've temporarily suppressed the punishment, but you've been expelled from Imperial Capital Institute at Pearl's request."

Zuo Jiming froze, his body cold as ice. His expulsion meant he could no longer participate in the National Institute Battle, forfeiting countless opportunities.

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