Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant

The moment the referee announced the start of the match, Bai Zhengfeng immediately controlled his star track. A surge of icy energy spiraled around him as he tried to seize the initiative.

Lu Jun, however, with his dark green, ghostly eyes, merely used the entry-level Mist of Fear, conserving his mana.

Even so, Bai Zhengfeng's vision went dark, and a pair of dark green snake-like pupils suddenly appeared, biting at him ferociously. His heart skipped a beat, seized by fright, and a shallow curse mark surfaced on his forehead.

In an instant, his star track was disrupted.

Without hesitation, Lu Jun, wielding his Golden Greatsword and activating his Azure Cloud Boots, turned into a blur and crossed over a hundred meters in a split second, arriving before Bai Zhengfeng.

Caught off guard, Bai Zhengfeng had no time to complete his star track. His brow furrowed as he hastily summoned his Shield Magic Tool from his spiritual world. A three-meter-tall Ice Crystal Shield enveloped his body, offering complete protection.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Lu Jun's attack landed. The Golden Greatsword crashed down with terrifying impact, shattering the Ice Crystal Shield instantly. The heavy sword pressed forward toward Bai Zhengfeng.

At that moment, Bai Zhengfeng froze in terror, instinctively squeezing his eyes shut and bracing himself for death.

However, in the next instant, a sharp gust of wind grazed his face, stinging his skin. His neck felt icy, as though a cold blade rested against it. A voice whispered in his ear, "You've lost. Next."

When Bai Zhengfeng opened his eyes, a thick, pitch Gold-black longsword was mere inches away from him. The blade shimmered with a faint platinum glow, an unsettling sight.

His expression was dazed, filled with disbelief. He was a mid-tier mage! His mid-tier ice spell hadn't even been unleashed, and yet he was defeated in a single clash.

Shouldn't there have been a back-and-forth struggle, followed by a regretful yet honorable defeat? That was how the script was supposed to go.

Though he had anticipated losing, he hadn't expected to lose like this. He had accounted for Lu Jun's curse magic, intending to rely on his shield magic tool to buy time for spellcasting. Yet, it proved futile. Miscalculating this step had led to total failure.

Paired with his earlier bold proclamations, his decisive defeat created a stark contrast, leaving him red-faced.

In the livestream, viewers burst into laughter:

"Bai just cracked me up. All that bravado, and now this?"

"I thought he'd put up a fight. Turns out, he's a joke!"

"Big talk before the match, total silence after!"

"Sword versus magic? Is this even magic? This isn't science!"

Nearby, Gu Han declared Bai Zhengfeng's defeat, unsurprised by his dismal performance.

Dean Xiao nodded approvingly. Freshmen entering university were often too rigid in their spellcasting, sticking to stationary magic duels. Against a practical combatant like Lu Jun, they were easily overwhelmed.

Using minimal mana to inflict maximum damage—a classic Hunter's approach. Lu Jun's mastery of restraint and his swordsmanship were remarkable.

Though Bai Zhengfeng had failed, his performance had ignited the fighting spirit of the freshmen. They had all noticed that Lu Jun had shown mercy, refraining from causing serious harm.

This encouraged the freshmen, who were now eager to challenge him.

Lu Jun understood that if he had struck down Bai Zhengfeng mercilessly, it would have deterred many challengers. But such underhanded tactics didn't suit him. Competitions should be conducted openly and fairly.

Soon, another student stepped forward. An older-looking male with a rugged face and a gruff voice declared, "I'll go next."

However, within moments of entering the ring, this "big brother" retreated to his seat.

Lu Jun didn't even bother using his Mist of Fear The opponent was a fire-element entry-level tier-three mage. When a fireball flew at him, he extinguished it with a casual swing of his Golden Greatsword. Then, before the opponent could react, Lu Jun charged forward, forcing him to surrender.

After this "big brother" lost, even more freshmen surged forward. Seeing both entry-level and mid-tier mages being effortlessly defeated, they thought, There's no difference. If they can go, I can too!

After all, in past Beast Battle tournaments, only a select few—about a hundred prodigies—had the chance to shine. They were the ones under the spotlight.

Now, the previously overlooked students had a chance to step onto this stage. How could they not be excited?

If Lu Jun were defeated, they could at least boast, I contributed to his downfall.

A massive line of freshmen formed, each eager for a turn.

Meanwhile, Lu Jun remained silent. His actions were unremarkable: swinging his sword, breaking spells, and defeating opponents. His swordsmanship had reached a state of simplicity and efficiency. Regardless of frost, flame, or thunder, he slashed through everything with unstoppable momentum.

Ten opponents... Thirty opponents... Fifty opponents!

In just thirty minutes, over a hundred challengers were eliminated. The battles themselves were so brief that the time spent waiting to step onto the field was longer.

The livestream chat exploded with praise:

"Damn, one sword breaks all spells. Incredible!"

"Hi everyone, I'm a Lvl-one Basic mage. I saw how easy it looked to slash through spells, so I tried it with an iron sword. I'm now in the ICU!"

"This has to be scripted. No way it's real!"

"It looks simple, but it's anything but. (dogo)"

"Insightful as always, commenter above."

Backstage, Dongfang Ming could no longer sit still. He recognized that sending entry-level mages was pointless; they were nothing but cannon fodder, incapable of even draining Lu Jun's mana. Only mid-tier mages could pose a real threat.

After observing for so long, Dongfang Ming had formulated a plan. Lu Jun's terrifying abilities boiled down to two aspects: his curse magic interruptions and his Evil Spider Trap setup. Dongfang Ming had solutions for both.

As for the Black Gold Greatsword, while impressive, it consumed mana and required close range to be effective.

Victory was within his grasp! Dongfang Ming felt confident. He would end Lu Jun's streak and gain fame by stepping over him.

Just as another eager freshman prepared to step up, Dongfang Ming calmly declared, "I'll go first."

The student paused, recognizing Dongfang Ming as a scion of the Dongfang Family and a freshman representative known for his prowess. She ceded her place.

The other students had no objections. Their interest was piqued. Bai Zhengfeng's performance had been underwhelming, but now, a proper mid-tier mage battle was about to unfold.

When Dongfang Ming entered the ring, he saw Lu Jun standing tall with his sword in hand. The dim light shrouded Lu Jun's face, making his features hard to discern, yet his imposing aura was palpable.

For a moment, Dongfang Ming was taken aback but quickly composed himself.

Unbeknownst to him, Lu Jun's current aura was the result of countless experiences: slaying demons, killing men, defeating hundreds, and dominating a prestigious academy. All of this had cultivated an indescribable presence.

Dongfang Ming stepped closer, brimming with confidence. "Lu Jun, I've seen through your weaknesses. This farce is about to end. I will be the one to stop you!"

Lu Jun didn't bother responding. Raising his sword, he asked indifferently, "State your name."

"You…" Dongfang Ming was slightly irritated by Lu Jun's indifference. He smirked and replied, "Dongfang Family, Dongfang Ming!"

Oh? Lu Jun's expression shifted slightly. The name rang a bell. He recalled that Dongfang Ming was the apprentice adjudicator Mo Fan encountered two years later, defeated in ten minutes.

If things followed their course, Dongfang Ming would become one of the top hundred fire-element mages in the main campus two years later, possessing the innate talent Rapid Casting, which allowed him to halve the casting time for all spells.

Finally, Lu Jun was intrigued. At last, a worthy opponent had arrived.

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