152: Chapter 152 Purple Origin Divine Ring, Four Great Holy Temples

This purple-gold ring was engraved with ancient Daoist patterns and adorned with sparkling purple gemstones that shimmered with flowing light.

On the ring's band were the words 'World Martial Arts Competition Champion'. The entire ring was exquisitely perfect and delicate.

There were also faint traces of the power of heaven and earth surging upon the ring.

"Is this an ss-rank weapon?"

Looking at the ring Ivan handed over, Zhou Bai's eyes lit up.

"Yes, this Champion Ring is an SS-rank spiritual-type weapon, the purple origin soul ring. The purple gemstones on it are purple origin soul crystals. By channeling energy into these purple origin soul crystals in conjunction with the ancient formation patterns on the ring, it can unleash a powerful spiritual shockwave. The more spiritual power you invest, the stronger the force it unleashes..."

"When your spiritual power is insufficient, you can also absorb the soul power from the purple origin soul crystals to replenish your own spiritual power. The purple origin soul crystals autonomously absorb the power of heaven and earth to restore their own soul power..."

"Furthermore, it comes with a top-tier spiritual defense. If anyone else attempts to probe you with spiritual power, the purple origin soul ring will protect you. This defense is extremely powerful; even a high-level Spiritual Master would be unable to break through it..."

Ivan explained slowly, detailing the wondrous uses of this Champion Ring, the purple origin soul ring, to Zhou Bai.

"It's actually such a precious SS-rank spiritual-type weapon!"

Hearing Ivan's words, Zhou Bai's eyes were filled with delight.

With this purple origin soul ring, the power of his SS-rank Divine Thought Sovereign talent could also be fully displayed.

Although the heaven-escaping shuttle he obtained earlier could also be considered a spiritual-type weapon, it wasn't a purely spiritual one.

It leaned more towards physical attacks, but this Purple Origin Divine Ring was different; it was a purely spiritual-type weapon.

Ye Wushang and the others beside them saw the Champion Ring in Zhou Bai's hand, each filled with envy.

They naturally understood the preciousness of such a weapon.

It was not only a symbol of honor but also possessed formidable power.

However, everyone knew that Zhou Bai deserved it.

"Alright, this World Martial Arts Competition has concluded successfully. For the next seven days, you are free to explore the Ancient Mystic Realm. All resources you obtain here, including those fierce beast inner elixirs, you can take with you. Consider it a benefit for being a competitor in the World Martial Arts Competition!"

After more than ten minutes, when everyone's emotions had settled, Ivan continued speaking to the group.

"In seven days, the ability users from your respective countries will come to take over this Ancient Mystic Realm. After that, wanting to enter this Ancient Mystic Realm for exploration won't be so simple..."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

After all, this Ancient Mystic Realm was an ancient and extraordinary secret realm, containing numerous opportunities and various rare treasures of heaven and earth.

Once it entered the national development phase, entering afterwards would undoubtedly require a significant price, and even then, entry wasn't guaranteed.

Then, everyone rolled up their sleeves, their eyes blazing with fervor, and they dispersed, preparing to thoroughly explore this Ancient Mystic Realm within these seven days.

"Let's go. It's time we properly settled accounts with this traitor!"

Ye Wushang stepped off the stage, looked at Wang Tianba below, and said coldly.

The others also gazed at Wang Tianba with icy eyes. Traitors deserved death the most.

If it weren't for Zhou Bai's overwhelmingly exceptional performance this time, their Xia Country would have had no way to win this Championship.

And losing the Championship would have meant significant losses for their Xia Country in terms of this Ancient Mystic Realm's development and resource allocation.

Then, Ye Wushang dragged Wang Tianba away from the square as if dragging a dead dog...

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One minute later, Xia Country, Magic City University Alliance.

Inside a spacious conference room at the University Alliance.

In the conference room, many high-ranking members of the University Alliance had gathered. Song Wangtian, the Alliance Leader of the University Alliance, sat at the head of the conference table.

Beside him were not only many mentors from the University Alliance but also top-tier powerhouses from the Martial Arts Alliance.

"I've received news that some cult members have recently infiltrated some of our universities in Xia Country. You must conduct thorough investigations. These university students are the foundation of our future; no mistakes are allowed!"

Xu Hua, an elder of the Martial Arts Alliance, said slowly, his tone extremely grave.

"They've even infiltrated universities? These damned evil scum!"

A mentor from the University Alliance gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with indignation.

Cults had always been like rats in the sewers, constantly gnawing away in many parts of Xia Country. While not immediately fatal, the hidden dangers were too great.

Once invaded by the power of an evil god, one's martial arts career was essentially ruined.

"I have already arranged for members of the Evil Suppression Department to conduct covert investigations. However, those rats are hiding too deep; we might not be able to detect them all. Therefore, our Martial Arts Alliance plans to set up evil force detection points in various universities for large-scale screening!"

Xu Hua continued.

"We must screen them ruthlessly. If the power of evil gods spreads within the universities, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

The University Alliance Leader beside him also nodded in agreement.

"Also, the Spark Holy Temple, Kunlun Sacred Hall, Profound Heaven Sacred Hall, and Beiming Sacred Hall—the Four Great Sacred Halls—have each released two slots this year for your University Alliance. Please select suitable candidates as soon as possible."

A moment later, Xu Hua seemed to remember something and added.

"Each Sacred Hall actually has two slots this year?"

A University Alliance mentor's eyes lit up as he exclaimed in pleasant surprise.

The Four Great Sacred Halls were the four top-tier forces in Xia Country. They not only possessed the most elite resources, but their disciples and members were also the most outstanding, top-tier super-talents in Xia Country in terms of talent and strength.

It could be said that those who could join the Four Great Sacred Halls were basically future grandmaster-level powerhouses.

Often, the Four Great Sacred Halls did not recruit new members. Having two slots per Sacred Hall like this was truly very rare.

"This year's competition is quite intense. The various Sacred Halls have lost quite a few promising talents, hence the additional slots."

Xu Hua said indifferently.

Hearing this, everyone took a deep breath. Although Xu Hua's words were few, everyone could sense the many dangers implied within.

"Elder Xu, regarding the slots for the Four Great Sacred Halls, priority should still be given to the participants of this World Martial Arts Competition. They are the most talented and powerful among our universities."

Song Wangtian then said.

"How is our Xia Country's situation in this World Martial Arts Competition?"

Xu Hua then asked.

Because the World Martial Arts Competition was held within the Ancient Mystic Realm, Xu Hua was unaware of the specific progress and situation.

"Elder Xu, in this World Martial Arts Competition, we still probably can't match M Country."

Song Wangtian fell silent for a moment, then spoke somewhat helplessly.

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