Full-Time Mage: Starting From Obtaining the White Tiger Pendant

They repeated, endlessly, taking away genius after genius.

They watched the man whose face was covered in sweat, his body and arms trembling. Even though he was young and strong, with a quick recovery, the soreness and fatigue in his muscles would accumulate. He was currently relying purely on willpower to keep going.

The new students couldn't understand, "Lu Ren Tu, what kind of reason keeps you going?"

His older sister, Lu Mei, who was at home, didn't watch her younger brother the entire time. After a few glances, she sat on the sofa to cultivate, striving to break through the high-level barrier as soon as possible. By the time Youyou awoke from her deep meditation, it was already evening, time for a bath and rest.

When she casually opened her phone, she was surprised to find the livestream still going. Lu Jun had been fighting for ten hours. She couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, staring blankly at her brother in the center of the beast-fighting cage. A puddle of sweat lay beneath his feet, and his emaciated body showed signs of dehydration.

Lu Mei had to admit that, at times like these, a man's resolute and imposing aura could practically overflow through the screen, possessing an irresistible charm that captivated everyone.

Similarly, Tang Yue in Hangzhou, after completing a mission, returned home looking a bit tired. She opened her phone and saw Lu Jun's battle. She pursed her lips, her heart shaken, a soft spot touched.

A thousand people, in the past, would have undoubtedly been considered gods of slaughter.

Including everyone else still watching the livestream, whether they were ordinary people, commoners, mages, or those with dark intentions, all were moved. They recalled Lu Jun's killing spree before the start of Pearl Academy.

It's not scary to face a madman; it's scary to face someone with immense willpower. Once they set their mind on something, they'll pursue you to the ends of the earth to take you down.

Huff, huff, huff...

Lu Jun panted heavily. His Gold Element, Mind, and Curse star nebulae were close to depletion. Most importantly, his consciousness was blurring, and his body was numb.

He judged clearly that he probably couldn't continue. If he pushed further, his body would collapse. Even a mage's body, refined by magic energy, had its limits.

But Lu Jun wouldn't give up. He possessed a kind of obsession, or perhaps madness, enjoying a full-throttle battle. He found endless joy in fighting others. His eyes seemed to burn with a fervor, his spirit and energy soaring. He treated it as a trial for himself.

The long-absent Water Element star nebula responded to this fervor. As he swung his sword again, extinguishing a ball of lightning, his physical strength broke through a certain limit. The Azure Star Nebula suddenly surged with streams of magic energy, transforming into countless threads that penetrated everywhere, nourishing his depleted body, constantly refining him like a tide.

Splash!

Lu Jun paused for a moment. The sound of waves echoed faintly within him. His cells and flesh greedily absorbed the magic energy like a sponge, growing stronger. His fair skin faintly emanated a bluish glow.

Although he was exhausted and couldn't perceive it clearly, only getting a breath of relief and his physical condition improving, he was certain his physical vitality had increased by a notch.

The Tidal Spirit Seed had already cleansed his physique once during its refinement, allowing him to surpass ordinary people. This time, it displayed its miraculous power again. Perhaps the magic energy from the star nebula had the potential to refine the body.

Lu Jun didn't have the energy to dwell on this, focusing his attention back on the battle.

Perhaps his precarious state made many opportunistic individuals see a chance to defeat him, and the number of challenge requests increased again.

The audience of new students scoffed at this group. Honestly, having fought to this point, everyone was convinced and had nothing more to say. But they couldn't control how others chose to act.

One thousand two hundred people... one thousand four hundred people... two thousand people!

Several more hours passed after midnight, and half of the new students at Pearl Academy had already stepped onto the stage.

The lights of the beast-fighting arena had been on all night. Many senior students who had come to watch grew tired and gradually left to cultivate in their dorms!

That's right, cultivate! Who knew how outrageous they found Lu Jun's fighting, as a strong sense of urgency arose within them. If the first-year students were this driven, and the senior students didn't work harder, they'd be finished once these newcomers entered the main campus.

Of course, they were also stimulated and filled with passion. Anyone watching the livestream felt as if they had been force-fed several bowls of chicken soup. They'd turn off the video and immediately start striving.

Meanwhile, the professors and teachers of Pearl Academy inside the arena were dozing off. The head of the Summoning System looked listless. It was truly a tactic of wearing down the opponent by sheer endurance.

Outside the stadium, the sky began to brighten. It had been an all-night battle.

Never, ever had a mage's battle lasted for a day and a night. Now, such a person had appeared.

As dawn broke, office workers woke up and checked their phones, only to see that he was still fighting! They gasped, and the heat surged, rapidly spreading across major websites. Combined with the previous "Everyone present is trash" meme, screenshots were now being made into "Who else!"

The new students stared blankly at Lu Jun on the stage. His seemingly collapsing body was, in fact, a wall of despair. He stood like an unyielding god of war in the center of the Pearl Academy beast-fighting arena.

Lu Ren Tu? This was the Iron Man of the century!

Everyone silently prayed, unable to distinguish whether they wanted Lu Jun to continue fighting or hoped someone would defeat him and end the nightmare.

At this moment, Lu Jun's three star nebulae were depleted, leaving only the Water Element star nebula, which he hadn't used much.

He was now bare-handed, only casting the Azure Water Shield on himself. Several shimmering streams of water circled his body, weaving into a Water Armor Robe. Then, he directly endured the baptism of Primary Magic and charged forward to take down the mages.

Fight! His blood boiled, and he ignored the burning from flames, the freezing from frost, and even the Thunder Strikes that countered him.

The challengers were stunned. A physical body of an Intermediate Mage, combined with two refinements from the Water Element Spirit Seed, was like an adult fighting a child.

Lu Jun didn't know how long he had been fighting. He kept fighting, squeezing out every last bit of potential. His eyes were bloodshot. Challengers appeared before him one after another, rotating rapidly, and one by one, they failed and retreated.

Finally, he heard the yawning referee beside him say, "Who else wants to challenge? We'll wait a few more minutes. If no one comes up, you forfeit."

All the new students in the beast-fighting arena fell silent, gazing at Lu Jun. Beneath him, there was no throne, no corpses, yet a throne had already been built from their 'fallen bodies.'

Chapter 76: Famous

"Counting down three seconds. Three... two... one. Alright! The Beast Fighting Competition is hereby concluded. Lu Jun has won the All Element Resources."

Lu Jun's mind was hazy. Hearing the teacher's ruling, his spirit jolted. He managed to muster a trace of mental strength and looked around. He had recognized most of the new students.

After all, he had defeated a total of two thousand five hundred people, accounting for two-thirds of the new students.

When will I be number one at Pearl Academy? It's now!

When he said he had fought all opponents at Pearl Academy and was invincible, he meant it literally. All the new students of the same cohort had been beaten.

The Pearl Forum was abuzz all night, with someone joking that even a stray dog would get a punch or two from this Lu Ren Tu.

As Dean Xiao stepped onto the stage to make the decision, the entire body of new students fell silent. They didn't react with righteous indignation and calls for his downfall, like they had towards Mo Fan in the original novel, when Lu Jun seized the All Element Resources. No one was unconvinced.

The main reason was that Mo Fan had only defeated two hundred representatives, and some of those fights involved trickery. Of course, most new students were unconvinced and ended up isolated, making anyone who stepped up want to trample him.

And Lu Jun, he had personally eliminated every single person in a truly unfair series of matches, leaving no room for excuses.

If anyone dared to be unconvinced, they didn't even need Lu Jun to act; a crowd would immediately form to attack them. They'd be mocked relentlessly, with questions like, "Where were you when that happened? Were you even present?" If you could get on stage, fine, but if you were too scared to compete, you couldn't possibly stay in Pearl Academy. How embarrassing would that be?

Dean Xiao chuckled, "Everyone has endured a tiring night. Of course, the victor is even more exhausted. After a night of fierce battles, I won't waste any more time."

He paused, then said, "I am deeply gratified to see the future of humanity!"

His words shocked the entire venue. They could tell Dean Xiao held Lu Jun in extremely high regard. He didn't just call him outstanding, or the future of Pearl Academy, or even the future of China. He directly stated he was the future of humanity.

Upon reflection, the students, including those watching the live stream, found themselves in complete agreement.

Damn it, they hadn't thought carefully during the Beast Fighting Competition. It was only after it ended that they suddenly realized: this was humanity?! A great battle that lasted a day and a night had manifested in reality.

As the saying goes, no amount of praise would be too much.

Memes from this battle had spread quite widely. Many people didn't know who Lu Jun was and had no interest in finding out, but they were all playing along with the memes. This situation was astonishing. Honestly, the Magic City Beast Fighting Competition was just a niche live stream, and it was unexpected for it to cause such a huge stir.

Fortunately, no one connected Lu Ren Tu and Bo City Sword Immortal, treating them as separate figures.

Here, Lu Jun was simply regarded as a promising freshman, which saved a lot of trouble.

Even so, he became incredibly famous. If one day it was discovered that the two were the same person, it would likely cause an uproar in public opinion.

After Dean Xiao finished his statement, he promptly dismissed all the students.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, feeling liberated, and began to leave. The subsequent discussions and repercussions continued to ferment.

On the Beast Fighting Arena, Lu Jun's tense body relaxed, and a heavy fatigue surged through him wave after wave. He could barely walk, his head swimming, his body aching, on the verge of collapsing.

No one noticed his condition. Or rather, in the eyes of the new student teachers, he had already become a 'god,' omnipotent, an unyielding iron man who couldn't be defeated or worn down.

People were in awe: Magic City's open defiance, their bloody battle against the Black Vatican, the Beast Fighting Competition's grueling matches, Lu Ren Tu's day and night ordeal.

Even the viewers still watching the live stream didn't notice. Only Lu Mei and Tang Yue, who had been watching Lu Jun intently, keenly sensed something was wrong and frowned.

At this moment, Lu Jun could barely take it. The world spun before his eyes, and he felt like he was about to fall. He thought to himself, My heroic and majestic image won't last much longer.

Fortunately, before he could collapse, Ding Yumian, who was preparing to leave backstage, turned back to look at the arena by chance. Her Mind immediately sensed Lu Jun's exhaustion.

She hesitated for a moment, shook her head at her urging friend, and then, her skirt fluttering, she gracefully walked towards the beast fighting cage.

Just as Lu Jun was about to fall, he suddenly felt his arm and shoulder sink into something soft. A woman entered beside him, supporting his body, and a pleasant scent wafted towards him.

Ding Yumian's gentle and soft voice rang out, "Are you alright?"

Hearing this, Lu Jun froze, looking at her in surprise. He hadn't expected Ding Yumian to be the one to help him in the end.

His friend, watching from afar, was dumbfounded, a gossipy, aunt-like smile on her face. After all, everyone knew Lu Jun's reputation as a true man – strong and powerful, his fame a hundred times better than Mo Fan's in the future.

Many college girls had already been captivated, whether they were seniors or juniors. Who wouldn't be smitten by his stamina and tenacious will?

Seeing Ding Yumian step forward, those beautiful girls who had been hesitating regretted it immensely.

The live stream audience and the new students let out cries of excitement: "Ahhh, kill me now, I can't take it! How can someone be so strong, so handsome, and have a beautiful woman embracing him?"

"Damn it, damn it!"

"Hehehe, red and blue always go well together, hmph! I was right, wasn't I! They're already hooking up. Love in the battlefield, capable people are drawn to each other."

Ding Yumian's face flushed slightly, unaccustomed to being the center of attention. She didn't understand why she had reached out to help Lu Jun. Perhaps it was due to the earlier accident, making her feel guilty.

Or perhaps she genuinely admired this man from the bottom of her heart.

Lu Mei, watching from inside Jinyuan Apartment, saw this scene with a blank expression. She turned and headed straight downstairs, immediately driving the high-end car she had bought for hundreds of thousands to Pearl Academy.

At this moment, Ding Yumian spoke softly, "Where do you want to go now?"

"I..." Lu Jun found it difficult to speak. He thought for a moment, looking slightly lost. He didn't live at Pearl Academy. Jinyuan Apartment wasn't far, but in his current condition, he couldn't walk there.

His head was swimming, truly at his limit.

Moreover, Lu Jun could sense Ding Yumian's nervousness. Her calm demeanor seemed almost like social anxiety. He wanted her to take him back to the apartment, tsk tsk... but that was probably impossible.

Didn't he just catch a glimpse of her wet appearance during the fight earlier, which gave him a small burst of energy? If things continued like this, Magic City might descend into chaos.

Lu Jun rubbed his temples, groaning, "Hiss~ Can you take me to the school entrance and then help me make a phone call?"

His arms were too sore to even lift now.

Ding Yumian pursed her lips. If she, a girl, called a male acquaintance, wouldn't that lead to misunderstandings?

"Is that difficult?" he sighed. "Then help me to the Beast Fighting Hall, and I'll figure out the rest myself."

Ding Yumian, with her kind heart, reluctantly nodded. "It's okay. Your Magic Energy is depleted; you should rest quickly. I... I'll still send you there."

Hearing this, Lu Jun fell silent. Since the girl didn't mind, he shouldn't be overly modest.

The two of them slowly walked towards the Beast Fighting Hall, leaning on each other. Their pace was slow, with Lu Jun's body half-supported by Ding Yumian. The contact with her soft skin caused her cheeks to flush, and that warm, soft feeling was truly intoxicating.

Especially after a great battle, when one was utterly exhausted, it was no wonder that throughout history, beautiful women were the heroes' gentle haven.

But Ding Yumian didn't say anything. She could see that Lu Jun was trying his best to control himself, and he was only acting this way because he was completely drained.

Chapter 77: Gentle Haven

After a while, the two slowly walked outside the Beast Fighting Hall.

The new students were dispersing, yawning as they headed back to their dorms to cultivate. The path was a bit crowded, but fortunately, Lu Jun's fame preceded him, and no one dared to approach him, creating a wide berth.

By the time they left the beast-fighting arena, not many people were left watching the show.

But before Lu Jun could even ask Ding Yumian to make a call, a powerful, jet-black SUV drove onto the campus road. Its deep rumble echoed through the early morning campus.

The dense crowds of students by the roadside parted to both sides, murmuring in surprise. Pearl Academy was known for its abundance of luxury cars, but most weren't allowed on campus. This one, though relatively ordinary, was permitted entry, suggesting an unusual background.

Lu Jun's sharp eyes spotted the car, and his brow twitched. It was clearly the one his family bought for his work with the City Demon Hunting Squad. Had his sister arrived so quickly?

Instantly, under the curious gazes of numerous freshmen, the SUV stopped in front of Lu Jun and Ding Yumian. The driver's door opened, and first, a pair of long, shapely legs clad in black silk emerged, her feet encased in tall black boots.

Then, a mature, alluring woman stepped out. She wore a black suit skirt over black silk stockings, a white shirt, and a black trench coat. Her face was captivating, her red lips inviting, and her tall, slender figure exuded an undeniable aura.

Ding Yumian, standing beside her, seemed like a mere schoolgirl.

Seeing this, Lu Jun's eyes widened. He had never seen his sister dressed like this before. Lu Mei usually dressed quite plainly. He was accustomed to seeing her fair, smooth thighs exposed openly at home, and it didn't bother him.

Now, the thin, sexy black silk covering them created a tantalizing, semi-revealing effect that was far more alluring.

Unbeknownst to them, the students on the roadside were already stunned, filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. Ding Yumian, a beauty, had already been enough to inspire envy when she went to help.

Now, a powerful, mysterious older sister driving a car onto campus and stopping in front of Lu Jun? This was like a scene from a dream, a movie, or a novel.

At the same time, a sense of schadenfreude arose among them. Ding Yumian, and this domineering older sister in the SUV – they were bound to clash.

Spectators never tire of a good show. Boring, I want to see a catfight! I want to see blood flow!

Lu Jun's gaze met his sister's beautiful eyes, and for some reason, he felt a pang of guilt. He hadn't done anything wrong, nothing had happened, and he had been planning to have Ding Yumian call Lu Mei. He felt perfectly at ease.

Who would have thought she would come in person? Caught in the act of them supporting each other, it implied a close relationship that wasn't just platonic.

But soon, his slight guilt was suppressed, replaced by a warm sense of security. This meant Lu Mei had been keeping an eye on him. And now, at his most vulnerable moment, with his sister here, he was basically safe.