Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 270 Condemned by All? The Number One Player of the National Government Withdraws from the Competition!
But these highly skilled super-level mages, when have they ever argued with anyone in their daily lives?

Zu Huiyin, a petty woman, is very good at using a few words to elevate herself to a moral high ground, not only condemning Lu Ran but also criticizing those who defend him.

Pang Lai and his companions were furious, but they couldn't gain the upper hand verbally.

This left Shao Zheng speechless. Zu Huiyin had her eye on this large amount of resources, thinking that Lu Ran had no powerful clan to support him, and therefore believed that there was something to gain.
How ridiculous to say it so grandly!

Shao Zheng said coldly:
"You should at least wait until Lu Ran comes out of the treasure-hunting space before confronting him!"

Han Ji sighed.

At this moment, he desperately hoped that Speaker Shao Zheng could use his power to intimidate others and help Lu Ran vent his anger!

Unfortunately, Shao Zheng's actions left him with regrets!

I wonder if this will break Lu Ran's heart!
No matter what choice Lu Ran makes, Han Ji will stand on the side of this hero who saved the ancient capital!
In the treasure hunt area, only a few players from the Kyushu National Government team and other countries are still exploring for treasure.

Without a doubt, everyone was thrilled to witness Lu Ran's powerful necromancy!
With just one treasure hunt, Lu Ran's strength and image in everyone's mind have been elevated to a whole new level!
unstoppable!

He, Lu Ran, is the undisputed number one in the World University Competition!
With Lu Ran leading the team, it seems like the Kyushu National Academy team could become the champion of this year's World University Tournament.
Fighting for the championship?

No, we are destined to win!
The treasure hunt has officially ended, and the Kyushu National Government team's harvest is undoubtedly the best, and the most in the history of the World University Competition!

Each member of the Kyushu National Government team has at least a billion resources, while Lu Ran has amassed a staggering 10 billion!
The group returned with excitement and joy on their faces.

Outside, Feng Li and other mentors from the National Government personally greeted them.

Feng Li and the others looked hesitant, as if they had some unspeakable secrets stuck in their throats.

They didn't plead for leniency; they simply followed Shao Zheng's instructions and invited Lu Ran and the others to the Huaxia Conference Room.

Lu Ran seemed to realize something, and his expression turned cold.

Meanwhile, Asha'ruya, who returned with her, seemed to have learned something through secret arts.

Her expression was serene, but her face held an unusual look. She approached Lu Ran and slowly began to speak.

A message was delivered to Lu Ran and his group through Asha's words.

Asha Ruya told Lu Ran that his performance in the treasure hunting space was so shocking and intimidating.

Many of the organizers in Venice want to impeach him so that he won't be able to play in the upcoming matches!

Meanwhile, Zu Huiyin, the secretary to the Speaker of Kyushu, colluded with more than a dozen foreign representatives in an attempt to blackmail Lu Ran into handing over the resources he had acquired from the Treasure Hunt Space to appease public anger.

She had many other reasons, such as using evil magic, having wicked intentions, wielding absolute power in the National Team, and arbitrarily changing team members' positions.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ran's expression instantly turned cold.

The woman beside Lu Ran also looked terrified and gloomy upon hearing this!
The temperature around Mu Ningxue plummeted, and ice crystals and snowflakes began to fall nearby, giving her an imposing presence even without anger!
Mu Ningxue was truly enraged!

Lu Ran did so much for the Kyushu National Government team, yet he was framed by people from his own country.
Mu Nujiao and the others were equally furious, their eyes blazing with anger, wishing they could drag Zu Huiyin out and give her a good beating to vent their anger.

Lu Ran sneered and said:
"Don't be upset. Who does she think she is, wanting my resources? She doesn't even deserve them."

After speaking, Lu Ran used mind magic to soothe the women's hearts and led the Kyushu National Government team to the Huaxia conference room.

Asariya watched Lu Ran and the others leave, a strange light flashing in her eyes, as if she were deep in thought.

It seems that Jiuzhou and Lu Ran are about to have a complete falling out?
At least that's how it is in the World University Competition. The decision made by the Kyushu leadership is truly utterly foolish!

Why are people criticizing someone who can lead the country to victory instead of treasuring him?
How ridiculous!

As soon as Lu Ran entered the conference room, he was mocked and pointed at by a woman with an unfriendly expression. "Lu Ran, you used evil magic and had wicked intentions. You used all sorts of force and robbery in the treasure hunt and did so many things that disgraced the image of Kyushu. Do you know your crimes?!" Zu Huiyin sneered.

Lu Ran raised an eyebrow, amused:
"Speaker's secretary? What a prestigious title!"

"You accuse me of having evil intentions and using evil magic, where do you get your evidence?"

"Or are these just excuses for you to seize my resources?"

Lu Ran laughed arrogantly, "Is your next sentence implying that if you want to keep your qualification for the next competition, you have to give up all the resources you've gained from the treasure hunt?"

Everyone was stunned.

Zu Huiyin's smile froze on her face, because what Lu Ran said was exactly what she had prepared to attack him!
At this moment, Shao Zheng wanted to step in as a peacemaker: "Lu Ran, do you have anything to say about Zu Huiyin's accusations?"

Personally, he was biased towards Lu Ran.

But as Speaker of the House, he still hopes to minimize public opinion.

Little did he know that these actions would chill Lu Ran's heart even more!
Lu Ran looked at Speaker Shao Zheng with a calm expression, neither angry nor pleased.

Want to settle things peacefully, but don't want to cause a major conflict?

Lu Ran would not tolerate such injustice.

Lu Ran said firmly, "You're saying I used evil magic? Did the organizers of Venice approve that?"

"You say I have ulterior motives? When the White Demon Eagle attacked Hangzhou, when the Ancient Capital's Fiend Abyss descended and a million undead besieged the city, where were you big shots when I was saving the city?"

"Huh? Speaker's secretary, clan leader, where are you when the city's life hangs in the balance?!"

"You're saying I arbitrarily transferred positions within the team?"

Lu Ran smiled, his gaze shifting to Zu Jiming, the substitute standing behind Zu Huiyin, and Lu Yilin, who couldn't even get a substitute spot in the Lu Clan area.

"With your bunch of weaklings, how could you possibly beat any of the regulars on the National Team?"

"Tell me, what makes you qualified to be on the National Team's starting lineup?"

Faced with the difficulties posed by Zu Huiyin, the Mu family, and the Lu family, Lu Ran responded without hesitation.

Shao Zheng was stunned by the rebuttal, and awkwardly chuckled, "It's good to just talk things out."

"Speak openly?" Lu Ran sneered, a hint of mockery flashing across his face.

He pulled out the Nationalist government captain's badge and held it in his hand.

With a 'crack', the National Guard captain's badge exploded, shattering into powder and dust!

Shao Zheng, Zu Huiyin, Feng Li, and the others stared at this scene, their minds reeling, completely dumbfounded!
Han Ji and Pang Lai exchanged a glance and sighed inwardly, knowing that these people had gone too far!

Lu Ran is not someone who can be coerced or bribed!
Lu Ran looked at Shao Zheng, Zu Huiyin, and the people from the Lu, Mu, and Zu families, and sneered:
"If they don't want me here, there are plenty of other places that will! I, Lu Ran, am withdrawing from this year's World University Competition!"

"I'd like to see how the Kyushu National Government team can win the Venice Championship without me, Lu Ran!"

"Based on the efforts you went through to promote Zu Jiming and Lu Yilin?!"

(End of this chapter)