Setting Out for the Golden Forest Training Expedition / Lu Nian Arrives

As soon as the General-level aura was released, Demonic Wind suddenly rose in the room, and pots, pans, doors and windows shook violently.

Mo Fan was overjoyed, hands on his hips, and exclaimed, "Hahaha, the Summoning System can now rival the Lightning Fire elements! Invincible!"

He was already imagining himself riding the Swift Star Wolf through the city, leaving luxury cars and his sister behind.

This isn't as flashy as Lao Lu's luxury cars.

The wolf was enormous, almost the size of a large truck, and even crammed into the luxurious room, it still felt somewhat cramped.

Not long after, Mo Fan noticed something was wrong. Although the Old Wolf had clearly transformed, it was still hunched over, whimpering and lying prone, just like when it Servant-level, as if it couldn't stand up.

Seeing this, Mo Fan said with exasperation, "What's wrong with you? Stand up straight! You're a general, yet you're still so timid."

Little did the Old Wolf know that it sensed a powerful aura emanating from the wide corridor outside the door. The oppressive aura sent chills down its spine, and its body tensed.

The arrogance that came with the promotion vanished completely.

"What?! You're saying there's a super dangerous creature outside?!"

Mo Fan was puzzled. He remembered that there had been some commotion outside earlier, but he hadn't paid attention to it at the time. Now, after hearing what Old Wolf said, his expression became serious, and he prepared to open the door and take a look.

Chapter 173 The Trial Begins in Golden Forest

Mo Fan gripped the Shadow Escape spell and cautiously approached the door.

When he opened the door, he found a colossal beast coiled up in the corridor, filling the space; it could only be opened by pulling it inwards.

This Demon Beast, resembling both a deer and a lion, was covered in arcs of lightning, shrouded in thick, dark mist, and had smooth, black and white fur that made it look extremely imposing.

More importantly, a heavy and terrifying aura, far exceeding that of General-level, pressed down on Mo Fan's mind, causing his mind to stagnate and suppressing the Shadow Element and Lightning Element Nebula.

Mo Fan was utterly horrified. This was the first time he had ever seen Commander-level Demon Beast up close, and he was so shocked that he stood frozen in place.

No wonder the Old Wolf knelt on the ground trembling. He couldn't help but recall the chance encounter with the Lone Hunter King's Summoned Beast. The two great demons were clearly of different types and had different understandings.

He had a premonition that Shadow Escape wouldn't be effective against this Demon Beast master of darkness.

Just as Mo Fan was on edge, ready to escape through the window at any moment, he suddenly saw a familiar young man in a black and gold coat standing in front of the Great Demon.

Lu Jun reached out and gently stroked the mane of the Night Thunder Dream Beast. The lightning and dark mist on its fur did not harm it; it felt soft and comfortable to the touch.

Human innate skill - [Petting] activated!

The dream beast seemed to enjoy being petted, lowering its head and humming softly. Its eyes narrowed slightly, and its breathing became calm. It was the first time in its life that it had been touched by a human, and it curled up like a kitten or a fawn, its tail swaying back and forth.

Seeing this, Mo Fan suddenly had a sense of déjà vu and couldn't help but shout, "Old Lu, what's wrong with this Demon Beast?"

Both the man and the beast turned their heads to look when they heard the sound.

The Night Thunder Dream Beast glanced at the human, noticing the faint, similar dark and Lightning Element aura emanating from him, but quickly lost interest and looked away.

Lu Jun then stopped and laughed, "This is my advanced awakened Summoning System, and this is my beginner- Dimensional Summon partner. What do you think? Not bad, right?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Fan was speechless. Looking at the dream beasts with various special effects, and then at the Old Wolf in the room, the contrast was stark.

He had an urge to yell, "Can't you give me a chance to show off?"

Then, feeling utterly bored, Mo Fan closed the door and went back to his room to shut himself in, consoling himself with the thought that his Innate Dual Elements meant he was never in trouble and that he had a late-game talent.

In the corridor, Lu Jun ignored the trivial matters and focused on comprehending the energy of the Summoning System Nebula. It was rapidly depleting the energy of an Intermediate Level Commander-level Summoned Beast.

This could be considered a drawback of signing a contract for a powerful Summoned Beast in advance.

For ordinary Summoning Mage, endurance is crucial; without the protection of Summoned Beast, they are inherently fragile and easily killed.

But Lu Jun didn't care. Summoning System was only one aspect of his abilities; Water Element and Metal Element were also capable of rivaling a commander.

Professor Qiu Huayu, having calmed herself, looked at the Night Thunder Dream Beast with amazement and said, "I know many Demon Beasts, but I've never seen Summoned Beast with such multiple attributes. What kind of race is it?"

Lu Jun smiled without saying a word. Night Thunder Dream Beast do not exist in the Magic World, and are very rare even in the Summoning Plane.

If it weren't for the profound heritage of Pang Lai's lineage, it would have been very difficult to identify.

Even so, the encyclopedia only records a few words, and the specific abilities are completely unknown, requiring further exploration.

Seeing that Lu Jun didn't speak, Qiu Huayu realized she had made a mistake. She stopped asking and called the two trembling students to leave, forgetting that she had come here to protect Mo Fan as he advanced to Summoned Beast.

Before leaving, he said, "The training location in the capital will be finalized in a few days. Remember to inform the students."

Lu Jun seemed lost in thought; Lu Nian's countdown to Demon Element was on.

A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and Dean Song He gathered the exchange student teams from both sides and determined the training location.

In Jinlin City, Dongting Lake of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the task is to ascertain the current distribution of local Demon Beast in preparation for the military's subsequent reconstruction of the city.

A team of more than a dozen people, including Mo Fan, Lu Zhenghe, and Mu Ningxue.

Lu Jun did not participate; this operation relied entirely on themselves, unlike future members of the National Government such as Guan Yu who had escorts.

The day before, he had learned that a member of the military Military Governor was coming, and it was unsurprisingly Lu Nian. He had a bad chat with Dean Song He and the meeting ended on a sour note.

Dean Song He paid no attention to this little incident, and those in the know were not alarmed at all. They even boldly put Lu Nian's younger brother, Lu Zhenghe, into the training team.

However, Dean Song He's cerebral palsy was not a recent development. During his tenure, he even personally sent Qin Yuer, Calamity Bringer, to the previous National Mansion Competition, leading to a series of tragedies.

Putting aside the individual players, the key issue is that it directly caused a major collapse of the main force of the Huaxia National Team, affecting national honor. In the previous tournament, they were eliminated in the first round of the top 32.

This time was no different; Mo Fan, who Innate Dual Elements, almost lost them.

Lu Jun stood at the school gate, watching the group of people set off, and glanced at Lu Zhenghe's figure at the very back of the group.

This traitor tipped him off; he just happened to be fishing, hopefully he won't be disappointed.

After Mo Fan and his training team set off, Lu Jun also began to take action.

In the past few days, Lu Jun has been in top form and learned through his phone that his sister Lu Mei and Tang Yue had already scouted out the location at Dongting Lake.

He immediately went to see Professor Yuan.

"Oh, I almost forgot about that." Professor Yuan suddenly realized as he came out of the teaching building, and upon seeing Lu Jun, he couldn't help but exclaim, "You've advanced to a higher level! I haven't even had a chance to congratulate you yet."

Lu Jun said, "That happened a long time ago, hurry up."

Professor Yuan's expression darkened after hearing the description. "You mean someone's targeting Mo Fan, wanting to use someone Innate Dual Elements for experiments? Human experiments?!"

He said indignantly, "This kind of scum is tarnishing the reputation of magicians, so it's my duty to stand up for him."

Both were decisive individuals; they took another flight and headed to the vicinity of Dongting Lake.

After disembarking, Lu Jun and Lu Mei met up in a military town located at the entrance to Dongting Lake.

The town is sparsely populated, mostly by hunters. The Military Governor here is a powerful woman named Li Man.

Later, she assisted the Demonization Mo Fan in slaying the Demon Beast leader and obtaining Remnant Soul, thus surviving the backlash. She will have some role in the future.

"Long time no see." Tang Yue smiled charmingly and waved playfully from afar, "Over here."

Lu Jun led Professor Yuan closer and couldn't help but glance at her a few times. Hmm, her figure was still so hot, and her appearance hadn't changed at all, like a goddess who had frozen in time.

Upon seeing Tang Yue, he couldn't help but recall that time at the hotel, and awkwardly smiled, saying, "It has indeed been a year."

Lu Mei, the older sister, was holding her best friend's hand, her beautiful eyes looking over meaningfully.

Both women were the older sister type, with fair skin, beautiful faces, voluptuous figures, and amazing busts that resembled rolling hills. Their loose trousers couldn't hide their prominent hips, and their long, white legs were straight. The only difference between them was their temperament and appearance.

One was a cool and aloof older woman, the other a mature and charming woman. They stood hand in hand, attracting countless passersby and even causing a sensation.

Lu Jun snapped out of his daze and quickly said, "Let's catch up somewhere quiet."

Chapter 174 Lu Nian Arrives

On the streets of the small town.

Upon hearing this, Lu Mei and Tang Yue exchanged a knowing smile, their expressions slightly malicious.

The two released their intertwined arms, stepped forward one on each side, and each embraced half of Lu Jun's body, gently whispering, "Where to? I'll do whatever you say."

Caught off guard, Lu Jun was enveloped by a warm, soft body, feeling a gentle touch on his cheeks and shoulders. Suddenly, a phrase came to mind: cheese sandwiched between two people.

He could even smell the distinct, subtle fragrances emanating from his two older sisters.

At this moment, Lu Jun stood frozen in place, as piercing and murderous gazes came from all directions.

"Hahaha."

They gave him a light hug and then let go, watching Lu Jun's ears turned red and his body stiffened in place. They covered their mouths and laughed, as if their prank had succeeded.

Then Lu Mei and Tang Yue walked briskly ahead, their hands behind their backs, their shoulders close together.

Lu Jun scratched his head and followed the backs of his two older sisters.

Burp, Professor Yuan behind him let out a burp, completely unnoticed. A wave of sadness washed over him, and he inexplicably felt superfluous.

Led by Tang Yue, the four of them passed through numerous Outpost and surprisingly entered the Dongting Lake Military Region's base.

In the military conference room, a pair of assertive male and female military officers stood side by side.

One is a handsome, middle-aged man with a full beard, wearing a military overcoat, exuding a free and unrestrained charm; the other is a capable female officer with tanned skin, wild and alluring, and a fiery, mature woman.

Zhan Kong had already arrived early and remarked with emotion, "You two siblings, it's been over a year since we last met in Bo City. I didn't expect you to have both reached the high level."

Another female officer introduced herself gently, "My name is Li Man, from the Military Governor here."

Lu Jun glanced at the latter, then looked at Zhan Kong with a puzzled expression.

"She learned we were coming and wanted us to take care of the Lizardmen Tribe and the pseudo-dragon leader in Dongting Lake."

Zhan Kong shrugged and said, "The local bully has spoken, so we can't disobey. We might as well do as he says. It's rare for them to gather so many experts."

Upon hearing this, Li Man smiled and emphasized, "This is voluntary, not mandatory. Ensuring your own safety is more important. Regardless, our military region is very grateful to everyone."

Lu Jun glanced at Zhan Kong. This man was all talk and no action, but his actions spoke louder than words. He was very enthusiastic and probably had already decided to wipe out the giant lizard tribe.

He immediately said, "It's alright, we have the capacity to help."

He's currently stuck at a bottleneck in his three elemental skills: Metal Element, Curse, and Mind, and desperately needs more. He can never have too much money. Hunting down a pseudo-dragon leader is incredibly valuable, even if it has to be split among five people.

Li Man smiled and said, "Thank you all. If you need military support, please don't hesitate to ask."

These hunters can be troublesome at times, but when used wisely, they can be beneficial for humanity in expanding its territory and defending its cities.

Lu Jun was quite blunt, demanding that the Dongting Lake Wei Fang send people to monitor the surrounding area and inform them in advance if any strange "friendly forces" appeared.

He wasn't sure when Lu Nian would arrive. In the original story, Mo Fan and his group trained for more than ten days, and Lu Nian only appeared when the group was about to collapse and leave.

Right now, Lu Jun has no interest in braving the toxic insects of the rainforest to babysit a few unfamiliar children. He only cares about the Demon Element in Lu Nian's possession and his friend Mo Fan, and is too lazy to follow them around every moment.

Why not just relax comfortably at the base, enjoying the fruits of others' labor and waiting, and then strike when the crucial moment arrives?

Wei Fang's assistance is necessary, saving a lot of trouble.

Li Man readily agreed.

Professor Yuan Zhan Kong, on the other hand, were more concerned about the group's life and death. As a senior from the capital, Professor Yuan couldn't help but worry about the situation of his juniors after hearing Lu Jun talk about the experimental unit that had been expelled from the Fallen.

Zhan Kong was happy to mentor younger generations and formed a deep friendship with his student Mo Fan. He didn't want Mo Fan to be harmed by scumbags, and he felt that the heavens were jealous of his talent.

The two of them would secretly check on it every other day.

Meanwhile, Mo Fan and his group stepped into Jinlin City, which had been reduced to ruins.

First, they were surrounded and intercepted by Cave Rock Demon inside the tunnel. After finally fighting their way out, they broke into a building to explore.

The result was a giant trap woven by the Advancement Period warrior [Demon Beast -Pseudo-terrifying Demon Vine].

If it weren't for the fleeting appearance of the Commander-level Pseudo-dragon Giant Lizard, which swallowed the Pseudo-terrifying Demon Vine in one gulp, several members of the group would likely have died.

Even so, many people were injured, causing a crisis within the team. Mo Fan, believing that solo action would better utilize his Innate Dual Elements, left the team alone.

A dozen days later, the group collected data and planned to continue their journey, but they encountered the Bewitching Water Demon Spider along the way. The team finally collapsed, internal strife broke out, and they killed each other.

After Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue finally managed to defeat it, the team could no longer continue and decided to give up completely and return the way they came.

"No way, this year's top geniuses in the university are far inferior to you."

Professor Yuan, who was hiding far away, shook his head and sighed when he saw this scene. He often came over to observe the group and had almost intervened several times when they were in danger, but he held back because he wanted to fish.