As everyone watched him with expectant eyes, he spoke loudly, “Survival skills in the wild are one aspect, but the most crucial element is comprehensive survival ability. Take some of you, for example, who possess great strength but have seen unsatisfactory results despite the trials lasting so many days.”
“This is because you lack a firm grasp of direction.”
In a corner, several students lowered their heads. Although he hadn’t named anyone, they immediately saw themselves in his words, identifying as those lacking a sense of direction.
“Secondly, it’s natural for you to doubt the authenticity of our completion of the S-rank mission. However, we also completed a C-rank mission, which all the judges can attest to.”
A judge standing nearby nodded towards the crowd.
Lu Fei continued, “I can tell you this: during the execution of this mission, we did not engage in any combat with wild contract beasts, nor did we have even the slightest skirmish, yet we successfully completed the mission!”
Some frowned, harboring doubts. “How is that possible? Platypus-beasts and Otter-beasts are pack animals. To persuade them, one would surely have to defeat one side!”
“You might find it unbelievable, but this is the power of intelligence!”
From inside his backpack, Brother Ji recalled that night, thinking, “And also Brother Ji’s robust physique!”
Carried away by Lu Fei’s infectious voice, the crowd slowly became immersed, sparking a series of thoughts.
Suddenly.
Lu Fei’s voice dramatically escalated, resounding like thunder!
“But ladies and gentlemen, you have overlooked the most important point!”
Everyone perked up their ears.
“And that is luck!”
“Luck?”
As the words registered, a moment of silence was broken by an uproar.
“Commoner Warrior! Please don’t joke with us!”
“Indeed! Everyone came prepared for this trial, intending to improve their strength. What does luck have to do with it?”
Some, more composed, merely voiced their doubts.
However, others who already harbored ill feelings towards Lu Fei, feeling they were being toyed with again, were filled with anger.
They exchanged glances, thinking, “Brothers, it’s showtime!”
“Hmph, this so-called Commoner Warrior is nothing special! Just a fluke-exploiting trash!”
“Don’t try to make excuses for yourself. You know perfectly well how you managed to complete the S-rank mission!”
Fifth River couldn't help but chuckle at Lu Fei's answer. But now that the latter was once again thrust into the spotlight, these students started to stir up trouble. Fifth River was about to intervene and stop the farce.
At this moment, Lu Fei smirked dismissively.
He glanced at those who were instigating.
“Noisy!”
He surveyed the surroundings again, first looking at Bai Qianqian, then shaking his head. He then looked at Zhou Tao, shook his head again, and finally settled his gaze on Tu Tian.
“I’ve decided to make a spectacle out of you…” Lu Fei slowly walked towards Tu Tian, smiling, “Captain, you seem to have the biggest objection to our team. May I know your name?”
“Tu Tian!”
The latter replied coldly, exuding a domineering aura.
Lu Fei blinked. He noticed that the name of the second-ranked team’s captain on the holographic big screen was indeed Tu Tian.
So before I arrived, he was number one… Does he look like he wants to fight me to the death…
Lu Fei suddenly understood.
He let out a dry chuckle.
“Heh, so it’s Captain Tu Tian, a pleasure to make your acquaintance…”
Seeing his attitude change drastically, Tu Tian’s nose lifted even higher. After all, who didn't know the great young master Tu of Long Town!
Lu Fei paid no mind to his reaction and continued with his prepared speech. “From what I understand, among the missions executed in this trial, only the C-rank and D-rank missions clearly marked their objective locations. All other rank missions required participants to find them themselves. Is that correct?”
Tu Tian nodded.
“So what?”
“Then how did Captain Tu Tian know the objective locations in advance for the missions you completed?”
“I…” Tu Tian frowned, instinctively wanting to say he encountered them by chance while riding his contract beast and cruising with the girls. But that would only confirm the opponent’s claim of relying on luck.
Without waiting for his explanation.
Lu Fei stared at Tu Tian, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “Captain Tu Tian is powerful and renowned. Completing these missions is naturally reasonable, and no one would suspect anything.”
“However, for someone entering the trial grounds for the first time to always pinpoint the objective locations precisely is indeed worth scrutinizing. You suspect I completed the S-rank mission through a backdoor.”
Lu Fei’s tone gradually turned icy. “Then I can equally suspect you of arranging the locations in advance through special means!”
With these words, the students present instantly shifted some of their attention to Tu Tian.
Lu Fei’s strategy of "rescuing Zhao by attacking Wei" was clearly very effective. Several teams naturally close in strength to Tu Tian immediately voiced their doubts.
Zhou Tao was at the forefront.
He was already resentful that the opponent’s points surpassed his team’s, but he lacked a reason to target him. Now that Lu Fei had brought up the topic, he naturally followed suit.
Although he was also annoyed with Lu Fei, his foolish sister was still in the other team.
Besides, his Zhou family was wealthy and influential; they weren’t afraid of offending anyone!
“Captain Tu Tian, perhaps you can explain?”
Zhou Tao stepped forward and asked sternly.
Several ace teams from Pingzhen Beast Taming Academy could no longer sit still. Their academy had suffered great humiliation this time and was seeking a way to drag the opponent down. If they could stir up trouble now and ultimately have the opponent’s results voided, they would indirectly improve their rankings.
“Please, Captain Tu Tian, clarify the situation!”
Tu Tian’s mind suddenly went blank. He hadn’t expected Lu Fei to instigate such a situation with just a few words, causing things to become so severe!
He had underestimated human nature. No one wants to see others do better than themselves, especially when there are conflicts of interest.
After a moment of daze, Tu Tian’s anger flared, an inexplicable rage surging within him.
His eyes were fixed on Lu Fei, radiating immense fury, his teeth grinding audibly.
What kind of figure was he in Long Town? He was the one who bullied others, never the other way around. Even if he committed some wrongdoings, no one dared to speak of it.
But today, someone dared to frame him? How could he tolerate this!
Lu Fei met Tu Tian’s gaze, his eyes calm.
He thought, “Already getting agitated? Lost your cool so quickly?”
This was precisely what Lu Fei wanted. He feared someone being too rational, like Huangfu Chenyi, which would indeed be troublesome. But for someone like you, who gets angry at the slightest provocation, Lu Fei has a hundred ways to torment you, of course, provided his own safety is ensured. If the opponent disregards martial ethics and has him directly chopped down, then everything is in vain.
Lu Fei spoke leisurely, “Captain Tu Tian, please don’t get agitated. Everyone is just curious. Why don’t you tell everyone what you did after entering the small grove?”
Tu Tian walked step by step towards Lu Fei, his tall frame leaning down to look at him, appearing ready for a confrontation.
His voice was cold and threatening, “What if I refuse to say?”