Battle Against the Spanish Team / Pseudo-Cataclysmic Tsunami

"This is a poisonous insect I retrieved from the [Sea of Radiation from Fukushima], invincible against humans."

He laughed wildly, spreading his hands out, each palm revealing a black hole from which a swarm of Bug Tide forth, blotting out the sky. This member of the Japanese National Government was following the path of Bug Witch!

Immediately, Yosuke's vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground.

Fortunately, the poisonous insects are relatively independent, similar to summoned creatures; once released, they remain on the field.

Lu Jun glanced indifferently at the surging horde of poisonous insects, and with a thought, he used the Spirit Carving Method to depict the intertwining of brilliant moon-white Star Track around him, outlining a constellation, and released the High-level Magic Gate of Beast Tide.

A Summoning System portal appeared, from which a massive number of poisonous insects surged forth, resembling a vast gray-white cloud—these were none other than [Devouring Yuan Flying Ant].

When it comes to venomous insects, none are as terrifying as the Amazon Empire. Unfortunately, he had witnessed the fall of the Inca Empire and remained unfazed.

In mid-air, two brightly colored clouds of poisonous insects roared and converged, fighting each other. The gray-white quickly stained the dark green, and in the blink of an eye, it swallowed up Yosuke's poisonous insects completely.

The remaining two Japanese team members were horrified; in just a few breaths, all three of their key players had been eliminated.

But they were almost there too. Although they had each completed their spells, without magic in the spiritual realm, they were powerless to resist Lu Jun's curse-devouring magic and all fell unconscious one after another.

Less than half a minute into the battle, the National Team was eliminated.

At this moment, the entire arena fell silent; the tens of thousands of people in the arena were completely still.

"Lu Jun ~, you're really amazing!"

In the Japanese Shuangshou Pavilion, Mochizuki Chiharu at the domineering young man standing on the television screen. His eyes flashed with an eerie black light, and a vast Bug Tide and gray clouds surrounded him, causing the void to tremble. He was invincible. Mochizuki Chika couldn't help but let her beautiful eyes become misty and whisper softly.

As a Japanese, Mochizuki Chiharu was naturally paying close attention to the opening match of the National Championships.

The moment the Japanese team was eliminated, the live stream chat went completely empty for a few breaths before flooding the screen with comments.

All the Japanese viewers crouching in front of their TVs were outraged. "Baka! Did the National Team fix the match? They couldn't even stop someone else from making a single mistake! What a disgrace! They should just commit seppuku!"

"Fine, I'll be the second!"

Of course, some Japanese, driven by their admiration for the strong, would erupt in a fit of youthful exuberance, shouting, "This is the summoner of hell, the one who slew Amaterasu, the Imperial Dragon of Destruction!"

Ten thousand miles away in the Nine Provinces, Tang Yue and Ding Yumian, despite their busy schedules, both took time to watch. They were surprised by what they saw, but smiled faintly.

Tang Yue said in a low voice, "This little man has finally grown into a strong and upright person."

Countless Chinese netizens in the live chat shouted, "I was wrong, kneel down!"

"Hahaha, those Japanese devils died well! All I can say is backlash, backlash indeed!"

"What goes around comes around; Karma is a cycle, and retribution is inevitable! I just hope that one day Mount Fuji will erupt and raze this island nation to the ground." (Skeleton Sea King: As you wish)

"Awesome! I beat up those Japanese guys once, and now I've got permanent immunity from being criticized by you."

Lu Jun was unaware of the commotion outside the stadium. He calmly turned and left the stage. The referee was stunned for a long time before announcing the victory of the Chinese team.

Meanwhile, the National Team of those foreign countries were terrified, and the price of Spirit Condensing Magic Tool on the market skyrocketed, increasing tenfold. For a time, the saying "magical artifacts are expensive in Weicheng" became widely known!

At the post-match press conference, Lu Jun declared fiercely, "Our only goal is the championship! If we fail, the responsibility will fall entirely on me!"

He also uttered a classic line. "That year in the round of 32, the China Team was eliminated from the United States team. That year in the round of 32, the team's core player was suspended, and the team collapsed without even playing. When I saw Zhan Kong sitting in a chair, sobbing uncontrollably, that scene is unforgettable for me."

"At that moment, I thought that if I could become a national team player, I would definitely win everything. Now that I've become the new China Team, I have to consider whether this might be the only opportunity I'll ever have in my life."

"It is our inescapable duty to restore the honor of this ancient Eastern nation!"

These words only fueled the already heated debate surrounding the Japanese team's swift victory.

The public opinion that Lu Jun and others had been enduring was reversed in one battle, making them legendary figures, and no one mocked them anymore.

"Look at this situation, and then look at Nan Rongni and Mu Tingying. What do you mean by 'making it to the top four'?! The gap is obvious, hahaha, this is hilarious."

"I have reason to believe that it was these two people who ostracized their teammates; it's a thin veil of malpractice."

"How can you say that the two women have no impact on the China Team? -- A negative impact!"

Inside the luxury hotel in Venice, Mu Tingying and Nan Rongni looked grim, realizing they had no chance of turning things around.

Chapter 392 Battle against the Spain team

After the competition, Lu Jun went back to his room to cultivate in seclusion.

Curse Element and Water Element have reached High-level Completion, but what about Time and Space magic, Summoning magic, Mind magic, and Metal Element?

He discovered that among the remaining four elements, the Summoning System had the highest chance of a breakthrough, presumably because the rapid progress of the two Summoned Beast's cultivation had driven the advancement of Magic Cultivation.

Seeing this, Lu Jun decided to concentrate all his energy on meditating on the Summoning System, striving to advance to the third level of the advanced rank by the end of the National Mansion Competition.

What he didn't know was that his post-match remarks had caused Huge Wave in China, and had even caught the attention of a prominent figure who commented on them with praise.

In the VIP room at Venice, Shao Zheng said with a smile, "This young comrade Lu Jun is quite good. The Huaxia National Team should have this kind of spirit, otherwise how can they win the championship? This is a great honor for China on the international stage."

Some observant people nearby were secretly alarmed and began to pay more attention to Lu Jun; this could be considered 'Jian is favored by the emperor'.

Just as Lu Jun was diligently cultivating, news arrived that the Parthenon Temple was officially selecting a goddess, with three candidates competing. Unexpectedly, the head Temple Mother suddenly sent a fourth candidate Xin Xia, to join the competition.

The European lay Buddhists were somewhat surprised, but most believed it was a tactic by the Temple Mother to demonstrate her influence and force the three candidates to compromise.

When Mo Fan emerged from seclusion, he was completely bewildered to learn from Zhao Manyan that his beloved Xin Xia had become Saintess. Besides being happy, he was also worried about the political struggles.

Not long after, news came from the temple that a plague had broken out in Croatia, and many people had contracted it. The temple decided to send a Saintess to resolve the problem and appease the local people.

Unfortunately, Xin Xia was chosen, and she didn't refuse, going on her own initiative.

"Damn it, I knew the innocent Xin Xia would be tricked by those scheming bitches at the temple."

Upon hearing this news, Mo Fan couldn't sit still any longer and hurriedly went to Lu Jun to ask for leave to go to Croatia with Xin Xia.

Lu Jun made a joke, "I've been to Croatia, and the magic there is very pure."

Mo Fan was completely confused. What did that mean?

Immediately, Lu Jun approved, adding a reminder: "The spiritual plague is more about the soul and emotions; you should start from this point to find a solution."

He knew that Krolia's madness was also caused by the Red Demon, just like Lu Kun of the Lu Family. It was a Little Red Demon that had transformed from the Red Demon and was causing trouble. It was not advisable to reveal too much about this. With Mo Fan's intelligence, he estimated that the root of the problem would be found soon.

As a result, Mo Fan was absent before the game, leaving the China Team with one less of its three core players.

Even so, with the opponent being the Turkish National Team in the second match of the first round, few people believed that Turkey could defeat the China Team.

That night, Lu Jun stood in the same spot, his eyes opening and closing, unleashing the power of the curse, and achieving another great victory.

The Turkish team was even worse than the Japanese team, not even lasting half a minute.

The members of the National Government looked relaxed. They had thought the competition would be full of strong opponents and a tough battle, but they hadn't expected to win without even casting a single spell.

There was no other way. Lu Jun's cultivation was profound, his methods were vast, and his mental strength was overwhelming. It would be unreasonable not to easily crush some newbies who had just reached the high level.

Two days later, in the third match against Spain, Mo Fan still hadn't returned, which caused some ripples in the situation.

Someone off the field said, "The Japanese team was careless and caught off guard, which is why they were easily defeated by Lu Jun's mental attack. I heard that the Spain team bought a lot of Spirit Condensing Magic Tool, and with the absence of their key player Mo Fan, I think Spain has a chance to turn the game around."

"Well said, I'm betting on the China Team!"

After reading these comments, Lu Jun checked the odds offered by various betting companies and shook his head helplessly.

The fact that the China Team is so successful and receives so much attention has its downsides. At least regardless of public opinion, betting odds are honest: the China Team has always been a favorite to win the championship.

So it's not that he didn't consider making a profit from the betting, but even if you bet heavily on the China Team, you wouldn't make much.

This is different from the Original Timeline, resulting in a loss of 200 million.

Today, the China Team will face the Spain team.

When Lu Jun came on stage, he made a point of observing the people in the VIP seats. The Spain prince, Bampo, looked nervous, and there was no woman with a unique temperament by his side. According to the original story, Salang would disguise himself as Bampo's teacher, Conti, to advance the revenge plan.

Since Salang is now dead, this person has naturally disappeared.

His attention returned to the field, where the five Spain players stood solemnly opposite him.

Splash!

Suddenly, ten Water Element- elemental mages from the competition team began to fill the complex Dragon Tooth Rock terrain with water, unleashing Storm Wave. Ten waterfalls surged in, raising the water level and forming a small lake, filled with thick water vapor.

This is the battlefield for this battle.

In the live stream, the Spain audience showed their delight. Spain is a coastal country, where Water Element mages are prevalent, and lakes are a good place to practice their skills.

Lu Jun disagreed, believing that with his Water Element maxed out, the benefits he would receive would only be greater.

Buzz buzz buzz!

The moment the referee announced the start of the match, Lu Jun One Thought Star Track, his eyes flashing with a black and red evil light. He used the same trick again, starting with the probing attack of Fearful Haze.

"Ah! "Fran, the Fire Element mage leading the Spain team, roared, his face contorted with rage, his teeth clenched, and his body radiating a brilliant blue light of Mind Element, "The royal family has bestowed upon you the Mermaid's Tear; your Curse Element magic will be greatly diminished!"

Not only was the core captain Fran like this, but the other four Spain members were also enveloped in a blue glow, as if the mental damage was being shared among the five of them.

This might slow down the Spain team's transitions, but it's better than being instantly defeated.

Lu Jun noticed the familiar fluctuations and was extremely surprised. It turned out to be Magic Tool made from materials left behind by the Mermaid Holy Spirit. The foundation of an old magical powerhouse is indeed profound.

However, he was not disappointed. With his superior mental cultivation among the younger generation, he could indeed gain some advantages at the beginning of the competition and take advantage of the weaker opponents to crush them in a few matches. But once the major powers reacted and used Magic Tool to make up for their weaknesses, it was not impossible for them to fight back.

Ultimately, his spiritual realm did not exceed the sixth realm; it remained within the high-level range.

The high-level genius students are also very wealthy, using Spirit Condensing Magic Tool to counter the opponent's attacks. The cost is that all the money spent on these Magic Tool is used for mental protection, resulting in a significant weakening of other aspects such as offense and defense.

Unlike when Lu Jun first entered Pearl Academy, where Curse Element and Mind Element took turns casting spells and fighting against two thousand people, back then no one could afford Magic Tool.

"Sky Flame Funeral - Hellfire"

Fran unfurled his sapphire Wing Magic Tool, leaping into the air and gaining control of the skies. His entire body was ablaze with sea-blue Soul Fire, outlining a magnificent constellation, as he raised his hands to the sky.

In mid-air, a massive blue fiery meteorite condensed, resembling a small sun hanging high, its scorching heat enveloping the area, as if one were in the heart of a volcano in the sweltering heat. Strangely, under the special Soul Fire effect, the water vapor in the lake on the field did not evaporate at all.

With a cultivation level of High-level Two Fire Element Soul Seed, he fully demonstrated the prestige of a member of the Spain royal family.

The audience was invigorated by what they saw; they were finally witnessing a high-level magical battle, instead of a baffling fight that collapsed at a glance.

Chapter 393 Pseudo-Catastrophe Tsunami

Splash!

On the field, while Fran displayed his prowess, Lu Jun was not to be outdone. Seeing that the Curse Magic was ineffective, he decisively changed his magic, controlled the star, and cast a high-level Water Element High-level Magic —Northern Darkness Water Glory Sky Curtain Heavy Water Dive—a step ahead of Fran.

In an instant, a constellation of the Northern Darkness Sea appeared around him, with magnificent water and clouds soaring into the sky. The sky darkened, and a rumbling sound came.

The audience looked up at the sky above the arena. Dark clouds gathered and a torrential rain began to fall. Drops of dark, condensed water, like heavy water, converged to form a magnificent wall of water that crashed down upon the five Spain fighters with overwhelming force.

The scorching volcanic climate caused by Fran's Fire Element magic was swept away, and the Northern Darkness Domain unfolded, replaced by a cool and refreshing atmosphere.

Upon seeing this, Fran's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly urged the blue meteorite to crash into it.

Rumble!

A crater appeared in the dark sky, from which a large amount of blue flames spilled out, burning the Northern Darkness Heavy Water, but with little gain. The Water Glory Sky Curtain stood like an immovable wall of despair, blocking the path of the Huaxia National Team.

Fortunately, Fran's Fire Element magic was not without effect; the enormous impact dissipated Thousand Jun heavy water, changing its trajectory.

Left with no other choice, Lu Jun transformed the Water Glory Sky Curtain from offense into defense, and the four members of both teams also released their magic in succession.

The China Team retained its original five starters, but replaced Mo Fan with Mu Ningxue, who was also considered a destructive magic user.

Taking advantage of the situation, Zhao Manyan added an Intermediate Level Earth Element rock wall. Jiang Shaoxu used mind control but showed a helpless expression. The so-called Lu Jun was abnormal, and mental magicians suffered because their abilities were restricted. Ai Jiangtu took the opportunity to attack the enemy's formation.

Mu Ningxue exuded an aura of extreme cold, freezing the lake surface with crackling sounds. Ice Element attacks have a delayed effect, requiring a gradual build-up to unleash their full power.

For a moment, the Spain National Team was in a completely passive position, and their magic bombardment did not move an inch against Lu Jun's Water Glory Sky Curtain and Totem Rock Wall.

Ai Jiangtu's surprise attack put the remaining four in grave danger. Fortunately, Ai Jiangtu's preferred attack Magic System was also Curse Element, which countered his magic; otherwise, they might have been wiped out in an instant.

Many mages on the scene saw through the trick. Instructor Feng Li frowned deeply and scolded, "Mo Fan is disorganized and undisciplined, and now he's nowhere to be found. Without his Lightning Fire damage output, it'll be much harder to fight."

On the field, Lu Jun remained unmoved, his expression cold and stern, as he began to paint the Water Glory Sky Curtain again!

With a single punch, a magnificent waterfall descended from the sky, containing immense power and enveloped in icy cold. Upon striking the Demon Beast, it would immediately leave several bloody splatters. This time, the spectacle was even more grand than the previous one.

With the activation of secondary special effects such as Xuanzhong, Zhiyin, and Tide, and aided by the lake and ice environment, they have already gained a home-field advantage.

Spain's captain Fran, stared in terror at the pitch-black waterfall that obscured half the field, roaring, "Damn it, how did it get even stronger again?"

Fran strained to sketch Fire Element constellation. A Magic Tool on his body flashed, accelerating the construction of the star. He instantly completed the magic, forcibly condensing another blue sun that crashed into the sky at lightning speed, like a meteor.

Thump!