106: Chapter 16 Hidden Fifth Tier, Selection Ends
"Boom!"
After defeating Yamamoto Musashi, Zhou Bai delivered another fierce kick to his body, sending him flying out of the stage.
"That Eastern youth of lightning has eliminated another fifth-rank, he's too fierce..."
"Or maybe that Yamamoto Musashi is just too useless. Locking onto a fake with his ultimate move, really made me laugh..."
"The guys from Sakura Country, they're all just trash. A fifth-rank getting swept aside like that, they've completely lost face..."
"For this defeat of Sakura Country, Yamashita-kun must bear full responsibility. He should commit seppuku upon returning..."
After Yamamoto Musashi's elimination, the surrounding superhumans spoke up one after another, their eyes filled with mockery.
Especially those superhumans from Sakura Country; they were practically fuming with rage.
After Karen Smith was eliminated, their Sakura Country should have held an absolute advantage. Yet now, they were also eliminated. Utterly useless.
"Not good, that guy is strong!"
Eva, who was fighting Chu Lingyan, saw Yamamoto Musashi eliminated, and her expression suddenly turned grim.
"It seems I can't hide anymore!"
Eva's heart sank, a look of determination flashing across her exquisite face.
"BOOM!!!!"
Then, a powerful surge of Qi and Blood Power erupted from Eva's body, the aura of a fifth-rank superhuman exploding forth.
"M Country has another fifth-rank!"
Seeing the aura emanating from Eva, the superhumans outside changed their expressions. They hadn't expected M Country to have another hidden fifth-rank.
"Holy Light Strike!!!"
Eva then shouted loudly.
A mighty and incomparable holy light power surged towards the other superhumans in the distance.
"BOOM!!!!"
Instantly, the holy light, imbued with immense power, swept all the remaining superhumans out of the competition.
Immediately, the entire stage held only Zhou Bai, Chu Lingyan, and Eva.
"So strong, is this Eva's true power..."
"Is this Eva also dual-talented? And one of them is the Light Element..."
"Two SS-grade dual elements. This Eva's potential is even more terrifying than Smith's..."
The surrounding superhumans discussed animatedly, their eyes filled with shock and awe.
"The selection is over. The teams from Xia Country and M Country are victorious!"
Following Eva's outburst, Ivan, not far away, announced the result of the Selection Round.
"Youth from the East, you forced me to reveal my true strength. I'll remember you!"
After the battle ended, Eva Green came before Zhou Bai and spoke in a crisp voice.
Her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Zhou Bai, as if trying to see through him.
[Name: Eva Green]
[Rank: Fifth-Grade]
[Appearance: 95]
[Snow Peaks: C+]
[Height/Weight: 170cm, 50kg]
[Charging Count:]
"I'll remember you too!"
Zhou Bai looked at Eva Green's information and then replied calmly.
Before the competition began, Zhou Bai already knew Eva Green's true strength.
That's why he had reminded Chu Lingyan to be careful.
However, since Eva Green wanted to hide it, Zhou Bai didn't expose her. He knew such concealment must have a purpose.
Exposing it prematurely wouldn't be beneficial for the Selection Round.
"God Bai, you're too awesome! Truly worthy of being the Champion of the Battle of the Dawn. Amazing..."
"Zhou Bai, you did exceptionally well..."
After stepping off the stage, both Xu Xiu and Qin Hao spoke to Zhou Bai with excited expressions.
It could be said that their advancement in this Selection Round was entirely thanks to Zhou Bai.
"Congratulations to the teams from Xia Country and M Country for entering the World Martial Arts Competition. Your countries will each receive an additional 1% share of the spirit crystal vein!"
After a while, Ivan spoke again slowly, informing them of the reward for victory.
"Zhou Bai, you did very well, securing more resources for our Xia Country!"
At this moment, Ouyang Hong also came to Zhou Bai and the others, speaking excitedly to Zhou Bai.
"Instructor, is this spirit crystal ore vein the resource ore from the Ancient Mystic Realm?"
Xu Xiu inquired about the spirit crystal ore vein.
"That's right. spirit crystal vein contain spirit crystals. Spirit crystals hold powerful heaven and earth spiritual energy, which is very important for cultivation after the sixth-grade. This 1% share represents a massive amount of resources. You all have truly accomplished a great feat!"
Ouyang Hong exclaimed again, looking at Zhou Bai with appreciation.
In this Selection Round, Zhou Bai's performance was too stunning, eliminating two fifth-grade superhumans in succession.
It's hard to imagine that such an outstanding student is from a Vocational College.
Zhou Bai nodded. After the sixth-grade comes the Golden Body Realm, the beginning of stepping into the extraordinary and a very crucial stage.
After condensing the golden body, one can utilize heaven and earth spiritual energy, a power completely different from Qi and Blood Power.
"Alright, let me take you to meet the other members of our Xia Country's World Martial Arts Competition team. With your assistance, we have a bit more chance in this competition!"
Ouyang Hong then said to the group.
Zhou Bai nodded and followed Ouyang Hong away from the stage.
The superhumans from M Country also led their many Prodigy Cadets back to their encampment.
The other eliminated teams on the stage wore expressions of defeat.
They were chosen and carried the hopes of many, yet now they were defeated here...
"You, the other cadets, are not permitted to leave the Ancient Mystic Realm before the World Martial Arts Competition concludes. You may leave only after the competition ends!"
Ivan then addressed the other Prodigy Cadets.
...
Xuanhuang Fortress, within a palace adorned with carved beams and painted rafters.
Although the palace was in an ancient Eastern style, it contained many elements of Sakura Country—screens, paintings, and layout all reflected Sakura Country's style.
"Yamashita-kun, our Sakura Country's newcomers have failed to advance!"
Outside the palace, a young man wearing a black warrior's uniform arrived and spoke respectfully to a young man in a white robe seated above in the palace.
"Oh, they failed?"
Yamashita Tetsuya slowly opened his eyes, profound streams of light swirling in their depths.
As Yamashita Tetsuya opened his eyes, faint apparitions of ancient heroic spirits seemed to appear behind him.
These heroic spirits exuded an extremely terrifying aura, like sovereigns suppressing heaven and earth, making the atmosphere in the entire palace much heavier.
With the appearance of the heroic spirits, the young man in the black warrior's uniform immediately felt immense pressure, his body trembling uncontrollably.
Then, unable to bear it, his whole body gave way, and he fell to his knees with a thud.
The other superhumans from Sakura Country in the palace also felt their scalps tingle, deeply lowering their heads, not daring to look directly at Yamashita Tetsuya.
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