84: Chapter 84 My First Tower Climb!

"I was wondering who it was, turns out it's the tail-ender, He Yehua." A disdainful voice came from behind.

"This new junior, I suggest you don't listen to him, or you'll be led astray before you know it."

Lu Yuan turned around and saw a thin, sharp-featured youth with dyed yellow hair.

Arcs of electricity flickered on his palms, making him look quite powerful.

He Yehua was so angry that white smoke rose from the top of her head.

She had been working very hard to impress her idol.

This guy had ruined everything.

"Su Zian!"

"You bastard!!"

However, Star Academy had an unwritten rule—strength is supreme!!

Those with strong strength could do whatever they wanted.

Since she wasn't as strong, He Yehua could only choose to swallow her anger.

Lu Yuan wouldn't indulge him, waving his hand with a look of disgust.

"Where did this dog come from? Did you just eat shit? Your mouth reeks the moment you open it."

The Slime spat.

"Yeah, it really stinks!"

"Blech~"

The Little Skeleton and the Iron-Eating Beast also made vomiting expressions.

Su Zian was so angry his face turned green.

"You are courting death."

"Star Academy respects strength; the strong can wantonly humiliate the weak."

"A mere freshman dares to provoke me? I am an expert who has climbed to the 13th floor of the Tower of Conquest!"

Lu Yuan didn't even need to speak.

The Slime had already started spewing profanities.

"Fuck *&^%!"

"What are you acting tough for in front of Grandpa Slime?"

"Anyone who didn't know would think you'd cleared the 33rd floor."

"You shit-talking dog, try acting tough in front of Grandpa Slime again. See if I don't blow your mouth into the shape of a chrysanthemum."

Su Zian had never encountered someone like this.

He was completely dumbfounded by the insults.

Seeing this, He Yehua broke into a smile through her tears.

Her idol, King Slime, was standing up for her!!

However, although Su Zian was detestable, one thing he said was correct.

He Yehua hurriedly leaned into Lu Yuan's ear and whispered a reminder:

"Junior Lu Yuan, Su Zian is right about that. Star Academy only believes in the strong; if this matter blows up, it won't be good for you either."

Lu Yuan put his hands in his pockets and walked with a swagger.

"Fine, then let's compare and see who is stronger."

Su Zian gritted his teeth and said, "Good, you brought this upon yourself, don't say I bullied a freshman."

"Then let's compete to see who can climb to a higher floor."

Seeing that Su Zian was trying to set a trap for Lu Yuan, He Yehua couldn't care about anything else and immediately rushed up, cursing loudly:

"Su Zian, have you no shame? You're a sophomore and you want to compete with a freshman in climbing the tower?"

Su Zian curled his lips and snorted disdainfully.

"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't force him. It was he who insisted on competing with me."

Lu Yuan looked at He Yehua and gave her a reassuring look.

"Even if you don't believe in me, you should believe in the Slime."

He Yehua was taken aback.

She only then remembered that the person standing in front of her was no ordinary freshman.

He was this year's National College Entrance Exam top scorer!

The strongest freshman to receive an SSS-level special admission spot!

And more importantly, he was the Summoner of her idol, King Slime!!

Su Zian also knew who this freshman was.

But so what?

This was Star Academy!

Once you come here, if you're a dragon, you have to coil, and if you're a tiger, you have to lie down.

Everything must follow the rules of Star Academy.

Furthermore, last year's National College Entrance Exam top scorer only barely managed to climb to the 10th floor on their first attempt.

Su Zian didn't believe Lu Yuan could be that strong.

Besides, he had made full preparations for his challenge to the Tower of Conquest this time.

He could at least break through the 15th floor.

"Since we're already competing, why not add a stake?"

A flicker of greed flashed in Su Zian's eyes.

"If you lose, you must transfer 10,000 credits to me within a year."

"Sure," Lu Yuan naturally didn't refuse.

"If you lose, transfer all your credits to me, and kowtow to admit your mistake in front of everyone."

"Deal!"

Su Zian was afraid Lu Yuan would go back on his word.

After saying this, he immediately walked toward the Tower of Conquest.

He disappeared into a beam of light.

Subsequently, the name 'Su Zian' and his challenge information appeared on the large screen nearby.

Challenger: Su Zian

Current Floor: 1st Floor

Very quickly, the number representing the floor began to jump.

2nd Floor!

3rd Floor!

It was clear that Su Zian's strength was indeed quite strong.

Almost without pause, he reached the 5th floor in the blink of an eye.

"Damn, this Su Zian is pretty good."

"Impressive."

"At this rate, he's going to reach the 15th floor!"

"This newcomer is going to have a rough time."

"Hehe, I can tell you didn't follow this year's National College Entrance Exam. Do you know who he is?"

"Oh? Is there something special about this freshman?"

"The sole heir of the Lu Family, 'Lu Yuan,' this year's National College Entrance Exam top scorer, and he even received our school's SSS-level special admission spot!"

"Holy shit?!?"

"..."

He Yehua was also getting nervous.

Lu Yuan, however, didn't care at all.

After observing for a while, he started his challenge directly.

When the scenery before Lu Yuan's eyes returned to normal, he had arrived in a brand new world.

This was a vast grassland, endless as far as the eye could see.

Just then, a blue light screen projected in front of Lu Yuan.

[Tower of Conquest Challenge Rules.]

[Attack the guardian monster that appears on each floor with full power. There is no time limit; as long as you defeat the opponent, you pass the floor.]

[As the floor number increases, monsters will gain additional attributes and combat methods.]

The rules were simple, just one sentence.

It was a competition of damage; as long as the damage met the requirement, one could pass.

The Slime was already excited; this rule was the most suitable for it.

"In this domain, no one can defeat King Slime."

After the countdown ended, a giant ape suddenly descended from the sky.

The giant ape had white fur all over its body, and flames spewed from its eyes, as if a god had descended to the world.

[White-Furred Giant Ape]

[Level: 0]

[HP: 10000]

[...]

Through the prompts of the Tower of Conquest, one could see all the attribute information of the White-Furred Giant Ape.

Except for HP, all other attributes were 0.

The first floor was relatively simple.

The Slime instantly killed the White-Furred Giant Ape in one hit.

2nd floor, one-shot!

3rd floor, one-shot!

4th floor, one-shot!

9th floor, one-shot!!!

...

Outside the Tower of Conquest, word spread that this year's National College Entrance Exam top scorer was betting on climbing the tower against a senior student.

More and more people came to watch the spectacle.

At this moment, Su Zian had already charged up to the 12th floor.

Everyone had their mouths wide open in astonishment.

"Damn, Su Zian is really prepared this time."

"Yeah, he reached the 12th floor so easily."

"At this rate, he might really be able to enter the 15th floor."

"Lu Yuan is done for."

"Since the establishment of Star Academy, no freshman has ever been able to break through the 10th floor on their first challenge of the Tower of Conquest."

"Naturally, Lu Yuan won't be able to either."

"But to be fair, this Su Zian has quite a lot of guts, actually daring to provoke the young master of the Lu Family in public."

"Do you really think Su Zian is a fool? He also has backing!"

The Su Family was considered a top-tier wealthy family in the Xia Kingdom.

Of course, compared to the Lu Family, they were somewhat lacking.

"Looking at it this way, this bet is the Su Family trying to provoke the Lu Family."

"This is getting more and more interesting, isn't it?"

At the back of the crowd, He Yehua heard the crowd's speculations and became even more nervous.

"Lu Yuan, you must not let King Slime lose!!"

Just then, an exclamation rang out.

"Everyone, look, Lu Yuan's ranking has started to move."