Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 101 Sun and Moon Royal Le Zhengyu

The magnificent gates of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy are in sight.

Just as Lu Jun was about to swipe his card to enter, a familiar yet somewhat unexpected figure hurriedly walked out of the door, almost bumping into him.

The two stopped in their tracks at the same time, looked up, and were both taken aback.

The other person's dazzling blond hair shone brightly under the soul-guided light, and his handsome face, which carried a hint of the arrogance unique to noble children, was now filled with surprise.

"It's you?" Le Zhengyu was the first to react, his eyes widening instantly as he pointed at Lu Jun. "Aren't you... the guy who stole all our team's spiritual energy at the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform last time?"

Lu Jun immediately recognized the other party as Le Zhengyu, the genius of the Angel Family whom he had provoked at the Spirit Ascension Platform.

His mind raced, and without any hesitation, he immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, senior. I was a bit too harsh on you guys at the Ascension Platform last time. I was wrong about that."

Lu Jun's idea was simple and direct: admit your mistakes and accept punishment.

Apologizing won't cost him anything. He's not the kind of person from Shrek Academy who would deny his mistakes. After all, his behavior at the Spirit Ascension Platform was indeed a bit domineering in order to test the Ice Abyss Sword, and Leng Yaozhu had to clean up his messes quite a bit.

The Ascension Platform isn't his home.

What I said to Leng Yaozhu that day was also to cover up the truth.

It would be bad if the other party discovered that it was a divine artifact.

Besides, Le Zhengyu comes from a prominent angel family, has exceptional talent, and has extensive connections within the academy.

Rather than creating enmity, it's better to take the initiative to resolve it.

For someone like him without a strong background, cultivating good relationships was a necessary means of survival.

His background is nothing except Leng Yaozhu, which won't do.

Backgrounds are always welcome, the more the merrier.

Lu Jun's crisp and straightforward apology stunned Le Zhengyu, who was originally prepared to confront him, leaving all the questions he had prepared stuck in his throat.

He looked at the aloof and cold-tempered young man in front of him with some surprise, completely unexpected that the other party was like this in private...

Frank and direct?

"Uh... no, it's nothing!" Le Zhengyu waved his hands subconsciously, the displeasure on his face caused by being disturbed quickly dissipating, and he became embarrassed instead. "The Spirit Ascension Platform is a place where internal competition is fierce. Everyone is trying to evolve their souls, so it's normal to fight over things. If you're not as skilled as others, there's nothing to say."

Indeed, there's nothing to say if you're not as skilled as others.

If you are stronger, then the other party will not be able to achieve their goal.

His thoughts raced. This guy, with his bone-chilling coldness and domineering aura in the Spirit Ascension Platform, was like an iceberg swordsman who was unapproachable.

I didn't expect him to apologize so readily and decisively in real life, without any airs of a genius at all?

The contrast is too great.

This caused Le Zhengyu's impression of Lu Jun to instantly soar.

So he wasn't the arrogant guy who relied on his talent after all.

"Thank you for your understanding." Seeing that his attitude had softened, Lu Jun stopped there and nodded slightly to Le Zhengyu.

Too much of a good thing can be bad; excessive enthusiasm can appear contrived.

Leaving a good impression is enough.

Lu Jun turned sideways to prepare to enter the academy.

"Hey, wait a minute." Le Zhengyu called out to him, his golden eyes sparkling with curiosity. "You're also a student at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy? Which class are you in? I've never seen you before."

He was indeed somewhat surprised. Given Lu Jun's performance that day and his current soul power fluctuations, he shouldn't be unknown in the academy.

Lu Jun stopped and answered frankly:
"I am from Class 1 of the middle grades."

“Middle...Middle Grade Class 1?!” Le Zhengyu’s expression instantly became interesting, and the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

He looked Lu Jun up and down, his face clearly a few years younger than his own, and then at the other's calm and unwavering eyes. A deep sense of powerlessness and heartfelt admiration welled up inside him.

I'm a student in Class 1 of the upper grades! And I'm even hailed as one of the most outstanding geniuses of this generation in the Angel Family!

But this person in front of me... is even younger, yet already in the top class of the middle grades?

And then, thinking back to the terrifying, overwhelming power within the Spirit Ascension Platform...

The slight resentment in Le Zhengyu's heart caused by the theft of his spiritual power completely vanished at this moment.

The difference is too big; you have to admit it.

They were able to take down two Soul Kings when they were in the third ring.

Even though he wasn't wearing battle armor, this was still incredibly powerful!

Even if you brought ten thousand Le Zhengyus, you couldn't achieve this result.

"So you're a junior..." Yue Zhengyu's tone unconsciously carried a hint of respect as he smiled wryly, "No wonder you're so amazing. Class 1 of the middle grades... You must be on the list of genius teenagers, right? I'll have to keep a close eye on you from now on."

He suddenly felt that losing to a monster of this level wasn't so shameful after all.

Lu Jun felt a little embarrassed by what he said, and subconsciously scratched his cheek with his hand:
"Well... that's right."

He is indeed on the list.

Looking at Lu Jun's little actions, Le Zhengyu felt that the contrast was even greater and couldn't help but laugh, "You're really interesting."

He then thought of another question, with the inquisitiveness characteristic of a scion of a prominent family:
"By the way, with your talent and background... uh, I mean, why didn't you go to Shrek Academy? Isn't it known for only accepting the cream of the crop?"

Instead of answering directly, Lu Jun asked with some curiosity:

"Senior Yue, your Angel family has a long history and profound heritage, and your talent is top-notch. Logically speaking, Shrek Academy should welcome you very much, so why didn't you go?"

Mentioning Shrek Academy, Yue Zhengyu's smile faded slightly, a complex and unfathomable emotion flashing across his eyes, which then transformed into a cold snort tinged with obvious disdain:
"Hmph, Shrek Academy? Our Angel Clan was a top-tier force that controlled the Spirit Hall 20,000 years ago, and what happened? We were wiped out by Tang San, the Sea God ancestor who came from Shrek Academy, along with a group of people."

"With the Spirit Hall falling apart, our family also began to decline."

His tone carried an arrogance and resentment that came from his very blood:
"They are our family's enemies. Although it's an old grudge, do you expect the direct descendants of our angelic family to shamelessly join an academy founded by our enemies and receive their instruction? Ha!"

Le Zhengyu spread his hands, his expression filled with youthful arrogance and disdain:

"We have backbone too. So what if it's the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy? In terms of resources, teachers, and environment, how is it inferior to Shrek Academy? I can become stronger here just as well! Why put up with that annoyance?"

After listening, Lu Jun nodded silently.

What Yue Zhengyu said makes sense.

The historical grudges between families are indeed a difficult chasm to cross.

Just then, the soul-guided communicator on Le Zhengyu's wrist beeped. He looked down and immediately let out a strange cry:
"Oh no, I was so busy chatting that I almost forgot I had class. Let's chat again next time, junior."

He then hurriedly ran towards the teaching building.

"Wait, senior." Lu Jun called out to him and said seriously, "I apologize again for what happened at the Spirit Ascension Platform last time. If you need help with the spirit ascension at the intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform next time, you can ask me for help."

Le Zhengyu paused, turned around, and a hearty laugh spread across his face:
"Haha, junior, you're really a good friend. But no need. The cold tower master of your Spirit Pagoda has already compensated each of our team with enough spirit points to upgrade our souls. We're even now."

He waved the communicator on his wrist, a bright smile on his face.

"But I, Le Zhengyu, am determined to be your friend. Come on, let's exchange contact numbers so we can look out for each other in the academy!"

Lu Jun also revealed a faint smile:

"it is good."

The two quickly exchanged communicator numbers.

Le Zhengyu waved his hand contentedly and ran off towards the teaching building, leaving behind a string of hearty laughter.

Watching Le Zhengyu's disappearing figure, Lu Jun looked down at the newly added contact in his communicator: Le Zhengyu, along with an angel wings icon. The heavy gloom in his heart brought by the Tang Sect and the mysterious force seemed to be somewhat diluted by this unexpected and easy encounter.

(End of this chapter)