Chapter 167: A Battle Between Husband and Wife {Bonus}

Lu Jun hadn't said anything yet, but Mo Fan, standing beside him, raised a suspicious brow. "You guys seem pretty eager. Do you have some kind of trump card?"

The Imperial University teacher in charge of hosting let out a lazy yawn and remained silent.

Seeing this, Lu Jun simply smiled without saying a word.

Imperial University's confidence wasn't a mysterious it was none other than Mu Ningxue, the ice mage infinitely close to a Calamity Mage.

A mere Intermediate-Tier Spirit Seed setup, yet she had already mastered a Domain!

Last year, Lu Jun had swept through both Imperial University and the Southern Academy, causing a massive reaction. Imperial University had to reclaim their honor this year, so it was no surprise that they were bringing out their trump card.

Lu Jun, however, found this amusing.

Better Mo Fan than him!

A couple's duel? Now, that's entertainment!

Mo Fan, still unaware of the storm ahead, cheerfully stepped into the magic battle hall, where a spacious arena awaited them.

The teams from Pearl Institute and Imperial University had both arrived, sizing each other up especially the top talents who had made it onto the Genius Rankings.

At the same time, Mo Fan finally noticed Mu Ningxue in the Imperial University lineup.

Under the shade of a parasol, a silver-haired woman stood elegantly.

It had been over a year since they parted ways in Bo City, and in that time, she had fully matured, her figure now graceful and alluring, an absolute ice queen.

Mo Fan froze in place, gulping.

His big wife had completely shed her youthful innocence and become irresistibly mature.

Beside him, Zhao Manting's eyes gleamed as he clicked his tongue in admiration.

"Damn! No wonder Imperial University is known for producing top-tier talents and beauties. She even surpasses our school's goddess, Mu Nujiao."

Zhao Manting, ever the playboy, ran a hand through his hair and smirked. "A woman of this caliber is a once-in-a-lifetime find. Gentlemen, watch me win her over and bring glory to Pearl Institute!"

Before he could take a step, Mo Fan's foot shot out and kicked him squarely in the backside, sending him sprawling face-first into the ground.

"Scram!" Mo Fan cursed. "She's my wife! My childhood sweetheart! You guys better not even think about it!"

Zhao Manting, stunned, scrambled back up, glaring at Mo Fan in disbelief.

"You?! Have a wife?!"

That ice-cold beauty over there… she didn't seem easy to win over at all.

Luo Song and Shen Xiaoming also turned to stare at Mo Fan, faces full of doubt.

At that moment, Lu Jun decided to stir the pot.

"Oh? Mo Fan, it seems like the one you like is actually your opponent. How do you feel about that?"

The moment he said this, the Pearl Institute team finally believed him.

They glanced at Mo Fan, then at Mu Ningxue, and quickly realized that their temperaments didn't match at all.

Mo Fan felt utterly speechless.

No one believed him when he said it, but the moment Lu Jun spoke, everyone accepted it as fact.

What a credibility gap!

"Damn, so it's true! She really is your childhood sweetheart?"

Zhao Manting exclaimed, then suddenly realized something. "Wait, hold on you three all came from Bo City?"

"Yes, yes, yes." Mo Fan brushed him off.

His mind was a mess, unsure how to deal with the situation.

The conversation quickly moved on, and the team began discussing their match lineup.

The next event was a four-person team battle, split into two rounds.

Unlike Lu Jun's previous exchange, this year's competition had strict regulations, banning the use of external assistance.

Luo Song, eager to prove himself, stepped forward.

"Chief Lu, why don't you let me go first?"

Hearing this, Lu Jun gave him a side-eye, then glanced at the others.

He had no intention of acting like the original instructor, blindly sending mediocre fighters into a slaughter.

There was a golden rule in team selection:

"If you have Mo, pick Mo. If you have Mu, pick Mu. If neither, then pick Old Zhao."

So, Lu Jun directly named four people:

Mo Fan, Zhao Manting, Mu Nujiao, and Song Xia.

This immediately caused an uproar among the team.

Luo Song, clearly unhappy, protested, "But Imperial University's Lu Zhenghe has a Commander-Level Summoned Beast! If we don't go up, how are we supposed to win?!"

Lu Jun waved a hand dismissively.

"Not my problem. Let Mo Fan handle it."

The others turned to Mo Fan, eyes lighting up with excitement.

"Wait, your Summoning Element does that mean your summoned beast has reached Commander-Level?"

Mo Fan scratched his head, thinking about his Dusky Star Wolf, and awkwardly admitted, "No, it's still at the Advanced-Stage Servant Level."

"Then what's the point of talking about it?"

Luo Song, Zheng Xiaobing, and the others were full of complaints, but as soon as Lu Jun cast a casual glance at them, they instantly deflated like punctured balloons.

Still, they all secretly decided that once Mo Fan failed, they would step in and save the day.

Having settled the team selection, Lu Jun nodded in satisfaction.

He then turned around, placed both hands on Mo Fan's shoulders, and gazed at him with deep emotion. "You are our absolute core. We're counting on you!"

Mo Fan shuddered, goosebumps rising all over his body. He quickly shoved Lu Jun's arms away and cursed, "Pah! Pah! Pah! What the hell, you old dog! Don't pull this nonsense on me I'll do my best."

Lu Jun chuckled. Since when was leaving everything to the team's core not a legitimate strategy?

He then turned to Zhao Manting and Mu Nujiao, reminding them, "Mo Fan's firepower is as strong as an entire team. Just focus on protecting him and stick to the strategy."

Zhao Manting flashed an OK gesture. When it came to defense, he considered himself second to none.

The four stepped onto the stage.

On the other side, Lu Zhenghe of Imperial University sneered as he prepared to lead his teammates into battle.

But just as he was about to step forward, Mu Ningxue suddenly moved.

Everyone including their supervising teacher was slightly taken aback.

Lu Zhenghe eagerly stepped up and asked, "Captain, are you going in? Is there someone worth your attention?"

Mu Ningxue ignored him, her gaze locked onto Mo Fan from afar.

A sense of competitive spirit rose within her.

It had been years since she had last seen that reckless boy who vowed to make a name for himself.

Just how much had he grown?

Finally, both teams stepped onto the battlefield.

In the audience, Lu Jun pulled out a small stool, popped open a bag of sunflower seeds, and leaned back, ready to enjoy the show.

The battle began, and spells exploded in dazzling brilliance.

Flames, lightning, ice, and wind clashed relentlessly, creating a spectacle that had the audience cheering in excitement.

Lu Zhenghe's Commander-Level beast was seriously injured in a single Tier-3 Intermediate Spell from Mo Fan.

Compared to the original timeline, Mo Fan was even stronger, even more monstrous, exuding an aura of absolute dominance.

As teammates on both sides were gradually eliminated, the battlefield was left with only Mu Ningxue and Mo Fan.

The Ice Queen and the Flame Tyrant a clash of fire and ice, neither holding back.

Naturally, Mo Fan emerged victorious.

He overpowered Mu Ningxue with swift decisiveness.

In the audience, Lu Jun clapped and cheered in amusement.

Beating up your wife might be satisfying in the moment, but winning her back? That's the real challenge.

Under the icy stares of Imperial University's school leadership, Pearl Institute claimed the championship on their opponent's home turf, securing their second consecutive victory.

With all the formalities handled, Lu Jun happily washed his hands of the situation.

Taking Dean Xiao's letter of recommendation, he headed to the Forbidden City to find the Chief Mage, Pang Lai.

At the entrance of the majestic palace complex, a slender young man stood waiting, waving at him from a distance.

As Lu Jun approached, he grinned. "Long time no see, Jiang Yu."

He had messaged Jiang Yu before coming.

"Yeah." Jiang Yu, slightly reserved, replied, "Master already knows why you're here. I'll take you to him now."

A few moments later, under Jiang Yu's lead, they stepped into the depths of the Forbidden City, arriving at a simple courtyard.

Inside, a gray-haired elder sat waiting.

Pang Lai's expression was kind and warm.

"So, you're Xiao's disciple? Reaching the Advanced Level at such a young age… truly impressive."

"You flatter me." Lu Jun humbly replied, "It's all thanks to my teacher. Jiang Yu is also incredibly talented."

"Hahaha, you're good with words."

Without wasting time, Pang Lai got straight to the point.

"What type of creature do you wish to summon?.I'll provide the secret techniques to guide your summoning accordingly."

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