224: Chapter 224 The Two Madmen of Shanghai Descend on the Capital!

"C-Captain Jiang?" A female reporter was startled by the sudden shift in aura and stammered, "You... you just said... you don't know Qin Zhuo?"

"Jiang You" did not answer immediately.

He slowly raised his hand, smoothing the collar of his somewhat wrinkled spongebob pajamas with extreme elegance and cold detachment, effectively wearing these pajamas with the gravitas of an imperial robe.

The black and gold team uniform, which he had discarded over his shoulder earlier because he found it too stifling, slipped slightly with his movement, revealing a segment of the golden dragon embroidery.

Combined with his soul-captivating, deep blue eyes, he somehow managed to turn this mismatched outfit into a source of inexplicable oppression.

He lifted his chin slightly, the corners of his mouth curling into an arc that was thirty percent aloof, thirty percent mocking, and forty percent indifferent.

Just as Jiang You's main consciousness was screaming frantically in his mind, assuming that his "sleepwalking disorder had worsened and was causing hallucinations" again.

His mouth opened uncontrollably, and he spat out a piece of madness, with extreme clarity and stability, that was destined to detonate the entire Imperial Capital:

"Qin Zhuo?"

"Jiang You" chuckled, his eyes filled with indifference, as if he had just heard a colossal joke:

"Sorry, I don't remember the names of nobodies."

"And that Zhao Zhenlei person, that so-called Tier 5 genius..."

He extended a finger and waved it lightly at the camera, his tone as flat as if he were stating a universal truth:

"Don't misunderstand."

"I'm not targeting any one person."

"I'm saying..."

"Everyone here, and all the participants in this year's league..."

"In my eyes, you are all trash."

"Whoa!!!"

The entire venue was in an uproar!

It was as if a nuclear bomb had been dropped in the hotel lobby; the place instantly exploded into chaos!

The reporters went wild! The shutters of their cameras were clicking so fast they were practically smoking!

Principal Pang Ban's jaw hit the jade floor with a thud!

What was this?

This was huge news!

This was a naked declaration of war!

A freshman from out of town, having just landed in the Imperial Capital and barely finding his footing, was pointing at the noses of all the geniuses and calling them "trash"?

Too arrogant! Too insolent! He had basically maxed out his taunt skills!

Meanwhile, Jiang You's consciousness had completely collapsed. He was clutching his head in his mind, tears streaming down his face:

"It's over..."

"It's all over..."

"Now I'm going to get jumped and beaten to death the moment I step outside!!!"

"I'm innocent! I just wanted to fake an illness and coast through life. How did my mouth suddenly develop a mind of its own? Has my sleepwalking disorder evolved to the point where it can trigger even while I'm wide awake?"

However, the "masters" inside his body seemed to think they hadn't drawn enough aggro, so they continued:

"Want to challenge me?"

"Go get a number and wait in line first."

"After all... my time is precious. Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry is worthy of making me strike."

Just as the "masters" inside his body were controlling Jiang You and preparing to push aside the microphone and leave with flair.

Beside him, an intensely thick, almost tangible aura of chunibyo suddenly swept across the venue like a tornado!

"Heh... as expected of you, Jiang You."

An arm wrapped in bandages covered in mysterious runes (a prop bought from Gou Fugui) suddenly appeared out of nowhere, slamming down onto a camera lens that was about to be shoved into Jiang You's face.

Lu Xingye had moved!

As the Gemini of Class F, the Guardian of the World, and the first ray of dawn in the dark world, Lu Xingye, like a warrior chosen by destiny, slowly stood up from beside a flowerpot in the hotel lobby.

His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, scanning the surrounding gazes—some stunned, some mocking, some just watching the show—and the corners of his mouth curled into a confident, somewhat unbridled arc.

"Jiang You, I like your arrogance."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a strange penetrative power, clearly reaching the ears of everyone present, "But this stage is not a solo performance for you alone."

He turned around and stood shoulder to shoulder with Jiang You. The long blade in his hand unsheathed half an inch, emitting a faint "zing" sound.

Facing dozens of frantically flashing camera lights, Lu Xingye turned his head slightly and naturally, showing his most perfect jawline to the camera.

Using a voice that sounded like he had weathered the ages, he solemnly declared:

"Listen well, mortals of the Imperial Capital!"

"Since my best friend has already issued a declaration of war against your hypocritical order, then I shall naturally see this through to the end!"

Lu Xingye unsheathed his long blade with a "shing" sound, the blade's light reflecting off his cold face:

"Do not attempt to measure us with your ridiculous rankings and so-called 'genius' titles. Tremble! Be in awe! Wait to be devoured by the black flames!"

Lu Xingye grabbed a microphone and scanned the crowd with extreme coldness, pushing his soul-crushing statement to the limit:

"Warriors who wish to stop us..."

"Go get a number and wait in line first. After all... we have a schedule to keep when it comes to overturning the world!"

Jiang You's inner thoughts: "..."

Old Lu, I beg you to shut up!!!

It's bad enough that this body of mine is causing trouble, but why did you have to force your way onto the ride and join in on the hate-mongering?

What the hell is this about destroying the world?! If you want to commit suicide, don't drag me down with you!

However, the [Jiang You] vessel, controlled by the "masters," turned its head and gave Lu Xingye an extremely appreciative look.

[Internal Chat Group]

[Right Hand (Overjoyed)]: "Although this kid is a bit weak, his way of speaking really resonates with me!"

[Legs (Expressing approval)]: "Not bad. Prepare to withdraw. This act of posturing was executed perfectly."

"Jiang You" gave a faint, cold snort. With Lu Xingye, who wore a look of tragic determination as if he were marching to his death, the two turned around side-by-side and walked into the elevator under the stunned gazes of the reporters.

Principal Pang Ban covered his face in despair from behind the crowd.

What a disaster!

The century-long reputation of Magic City Martial Arts University has been completely ruined today by these two idiots!

Ding.

The elevator doors closed.

Leaving behind only a lobby full of dumbfounded onlookers and media reporters who were shaking with excitement, already frantically drafting their headlines for tomorrow.

...

Half an hour later.

A series of explosive news headlines dominated the top of the trending lists on all martial arts forums and news outlets like bombshells:

《The Two Madmen of Magic City Descend upon the Imperial Capital! Jiang You: Everyone here is trash! Lu Xingye: Overturning the world requires a schedule!》

《Too Arrogant! "Psychopathic Geminis" Appear at Magic City Martial Arts University! Publicly Provoking the Nation's Prodigies!》

《Arrogance or Genuine Strength? Jiang You and His Blade-Wielding Guard Regard the Nation's Geniuses as Nothing!》

《On Whether Modern University Students Are Suffering from Excessive Pressure Leading to Mental Health Issues?》

The Imperial Capital was completely shaken.

Imperial Capital University, S-Class Training Hall.

"Boom!"

A ball of terrifying, pure golden flames shot into the sky. Within the flames, the faint sound of a phoenix crying could be heard, instantly melting the training dummy made of special alloy into a puddle of molten iron!

Dressed in red like a raging fire, with a tall figure and stunningly beautiful features, Qin Zhuo looked at the high-definition photo on her phone of the two standing side-by-side posturing. Extremely dangerous sparks danced in her beautiful eyes.

She laughed in extreme anger, a cold smile appearing on her stunning face:

"Nobodies? And you need a schedule?"

"Very well, Magic City Martial Arts University... at tomorrow's Captains' Mixer, I will personally find you both and burn the mouths of you two madmen, along with those ridiculous black trench coats, into ashes!"

In a luxury private room of a public gravity training chamber somewhere in the Imperial Capital.

"ROAR!!!"

A roar like an ancient giant bear made the glass of the entire gravity chamber vibrate and hum.

Zhao Zhenlei, a giant standing 2.5 meters tall with muscles that looked as if they were cast from molten iron, known as the "Human War Machine," fiercely crushed the steel plate he was using to test his grip strength into a ball of iron!

Lightning flashed violently in his large, copper-bell-like eyes, and his raging aura made those around him unable to breathe:

"Trash? Overturning the world?"

"What a pair of Geminis from Magic City Martial Arts University! At tomorrow's banquet, I'm going to personally crush the bones of these two tender Magic City chicks, one by one!!!"

On this day.

The prodigies participating in the Hundred Schools League from across the country, whether out of anger or curiosity, all locked their gazes firmly on the same team.

And they all locked their gazes firmly on those two "mad" men.

Jiang You's dream of being an invisible background character in the Imperial Capital was completely and spectacularly shattered within ten minutes of landing.