51: They've made a total of seven Calabash Brothers!

Soon, Momo's latest video was released.

"Lin Chuan's Challenge from Zero - Episode 1"—just the title alone was enough to spark speculation.

Since there was an Episode 1, there would naturally be Episode 2, Episode 3, and so on... The video's content was also explosive, especially for those familiar with Zhao Xing at Second High School.

In the ranking range of 20th to 50th at Second High School, everyone had B-grade talent and was Black Iron Eight-Star.

No one could confidently say they would definitely win against another.

Although Zhao Xing was ranked in the thirties, if he competed against someone in the twenties, it was truly hard to say who would win.

Seeing how the Blade Demon in the video couldn't break Old Hei's defense, many physical Beast Tamers fell silent.

If even a purely physical, extreme output Beast like the Blade Demon couldn't break Old Hei's defense, they would fare even worse.

Soon, watching further into the video and hearing Lin Chuan was setting up a challenge arena, they became even more furious.

"Damn it, are we from Second High School just background and stepping stones for this kid?"

"Yeah, he's bullying us, thinking Second High School has no one!"

"Brothers, who's coming with me to take down that Lin Chuan!"

"I'm coming with you, upstairs."

"Alright, my Beast is a purely physical Scythe Mantis, it can't even enter the arena. I'll be your cheerleading squad."

"Brother, you're joking. My Beast is a Bloodsucking Demon Mosquito, even less able to enter the arena. It's more like I'll be your cheerleading squad."

"Damn it, trash, wasting my time."

"Damn it, aren't you trash? Dare to say which class you're in, I'll come find you..."

"I'm Yang Wei from Class Five, come if you dare."

"Alright, I'll make you impotent!!!"

...As for the reaction from First High School, it was similar to Second High School's, perhaps even more furious.

Second High School challenged you, but why provoke First High School for no reason? Do you really think First High School has no one?

However, the same problem remained: purely physical Beasts were very awkward.

If they entered the arena, they would only be abused.

Such a sensational event naturally landed on the desks of bigwigs at First High School, Second High School, and even the Ministry of Education in District 81, at the first possible moment.

Inside a building at the very center of District 81.

A man in his fifties was watching the two videos about Lin Chuan with great interest, nodding continuously.

Behind him was his assistant.

"Minister, a high school student actually earns such admiration from you," the assistant behind him said with a smile.

"This child is extraordinary."

This person was Minister Jin, the Minister of Education for District 81.

"He really does have some skills. At first, I thought he was just spouting arrogant words, but I didn't expect him to actually be able to crush those of the same rank," the assistant nodded.

"Just the same rank? With such defense, even Elite Rank purely physical types might not be able to deal with him."

"He can even ignore rank suppression?" the assistant said, astonished.

"Not ignore. His defense can withstand Elite Rank's rank suppression."

Minister Jin was a Diamond Six-Star powerhouse and oversaw education; he could analyze many things from a single video.

"In the wild, the core of a Beast Tamer team is definitely the front-line defensive Beast. If he grows up, there will definitely be another top team."

The assistant remained silent, clearly agreeing.

"I didn't expect Third High School to give me such a surprise this year."

"Isn't Third High School going to be abolished this year?"

"If he can get into a key university, there's still room. Otherwise, even that old geezer President Qin won't be able to stop it this time."

"Minister, if it really comes to abolition, President Qin will surely come to cause trouble again," the assistant worried.

"It's fine. When the time comes, I'll go on a business trip to the inner city for a few days. You just follow the rules. President Qin won't do anything to you."

Assistant: "..."

...At this time, Lei Wanjun, the principal of First High School, and Fu Tianchen, the principal of Second High School, were on the phone.

"Old Lei, this kid seems to be stepping on Second High School, but he's actually slapping First High School's face even harder. Aren't you going to do something?"

"What can I do? Am I going to argue with a child?"

They were both old foxes and naturally knew what the other was thinking.

"B-grade?"

"Eight-Star?"

"Eight-Star first."

"I'll provide Metal, Wood, Water."

"Then I'll provide Earth, Fire, Lightning."

"What if, I mean what if it still doesn't work?"

"How would I know? Anyway, my son won't make a move before the inter-district competition."

"Old fox, who's thinking about your son... There are still so many A-grade Nine-Stars."

After speaking, Fu Tianchen hung up directly... Soon, even more significant news spread.

Official announcements from First High School and Second High School:

The two schools will each send three third-year high school students to Third High School next week for a friendly exchange visit.

As for the names of the six students, they didn't deliberately hide them, and they quickly spread.

Those with discerning eyes immediately thought, 'Good heavens, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Lightning—almost all elements are gathered.'

Countless people secretly cursed them for being shameless; these individuals were clearly coming to test him.

Since Lin Chuan's Beast was defensive and had invincible physical defense, elemental defense would naturally be a weakness.

Even if he had high resistance to a certain element, he couldn't possibly have high resistance to all elements!

Otherwise, what would others even play for?

So, these six people were meant to test Lin Chuan, to see which elemental defense was his weakness. Even if they couldn't take him down this time, they could send stronger ones next time.

No one believed Lin Chuan could truly keep winning invincibly.

After all, First High School still had Lei Dian, an S-grade Nine-Star, who was their pillar of strength... Lin Chuan was naturally very pleased that they were so cooperative.

Who doesn't like it when people actively send money?

Six came at once, plus the previous one, making it seven Calabash Brothers.

Undeniably, their thinking was correct.

Elemental defense was indeed considered Lin Chuan's weakness.

Among Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, only Fire resistance was maxed out, with a maximum panel damage reduction of 75%. Coupled with the Obsidian Scales bonus from Rock Armor, it wasn't 100% Fire immunity, but it was over 90%.

If Yan Hao were to attack again, even if he breathed fire for a whole day, it wouldn't be enough to warm up Old Hei.

Other resistances were average. Metal, Wood, Water, and Earth resistances were only Lv1, with panel damage reduction of 10-55%.

Only 10% was fixed; the rest had to be slowly stacked through Attack Absorption.

If he encountered high-burst elemental attacks, even with Rock Armor, there was still a possibility of failure.

Especially Lightning attribute, which is a recognized high-burst attribute.

Currently, Lightning attribute resistance was indeed a shortcoming for Old Hei, with only Lightning Affinity Lv1, reducing damage by only 5%. Based on experience, even if it reached Lv9, it would probably only be 25% damage reduction.

"It's still not enough."

Especially with the enhancement fruit, it wasn't enough to max out all resistances.

However, tomorrow he could first sweep North Gate Street to see if he could get defensive skills like Lightning Resistance.