162: Chapter 162 News Sweeps Through, Rewards Selection

"No way, bro, Zhou Bai one-versus-seven... my god, what kind of monster is this..."

"Son of a bitch, was that kid Zhang Wei telling the truth? Zhou Bai led the team to win the championship..."

"My god, how can there be such a terrifying genius? He's still a freshman! He just won the Battle of the Dawn not long ago, and now he's won the World Martial Tournament, and he's even the tournament's strongest genius..."

"Invincible, truly invincible. The gap between people really is bigger than the gap between people and dogs. How can there be such a terrifying person..."

"Unbelievable. How terrifying will Zhou Bai's future be? In his first year after awakening, he decisively won the Battle of the Dawn and the World Martial Tournament championship..."

"Such an outstanding, invincible genius is actually just a Vocational College student..."

"Crazy, it's really crazy. This world is crazy. Zhou Bai single-handedly wiped out the entire M-country team. This guy must have hacks turned on..."

After a moment of silence, the surrounding martial artists began discussing animatedly, their faces filled with shock and awe.

The strength Zhou Bai displayed on the screen made their scalps tingle.

Even through the screen, one could still feel Zhou Bai's invincible oppressive aura, just like an unstoppable demon god.

"Hmph, where's that guy who said he'd eat sh*t upside down? Come out now. A real man doesn't just talk big..."

Seeing the match results announced on the screen, Zhang Wei said triumphantly.

However, that martial artist had already slunk away, clearly not wanting to lose face here.

Zhang Wei didn't mind and instead looked at the image on the electronic screen.

"Bai God is too invincible! The title of strongest genius is truly well-deserved!"

Zhang Wei clenched his fist, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

Among the crowd was a young woman with delicate features and a slender figure—Zhu Menger, Zhu Yueer's younger sister...

"Bai God is just too handsome. I'm really going to fall completely in love with him..."

Watching those exciting videos on the electronic screen, Zhu Menger's face flushed red.

"Hmph, those little haters, each one shouting that Bai God is no good, that he's just a flash in the pan who can't compete on the big stage. Now I'll shove this video in your face, let's see how you scream then..."

Then, Zhu Menger immediately took out her phone and logged onto the Bai Shen Forum on spirit net.

The Bai Shen Forum is Zhou Bai's personal fan forum, established after he won the Battle of the Dawn, containing many posts about Zhou Bai.

However, its composition is complex—haters, fans, trolls—all sorts of demons and monsters running rampant.

Especially the post about Zhou Bai winning the Battle of the Dawn, which had hundreds of millions of comments.

"Huh? They've already started?"

After opening the Bai Shen Forum, Zhu Menger found that many fans were already using Zhou Bai's World Martial Tournament performance data to fiercely argue online.

"Haters, speak up! Your Bai God pulled off a one-versus-seven, single-handedly wiped out the entire M-country team. What else do you have to say..."

"Bai God is invincible! The former God of Vocational Colleges finally displayed his glory at the World Martial Tournament..."

"Where are the haters? Have you gone mute? You're usually jumping around so happily..."

Fans were frantically replying and tagging on various posts that slandered Zhou Bai. The Bai Shen Forum's popularity was skyrocketing.

"Heh, making such a big fuss over a World Martial Tournament win. You'd think he became a Martial Saint or something..."

"I admit Zhou Bai has some skill, but this is the spirit net Forum. Zhou Bai still needs more practice..."

After the bombardment from numerous fans, some stubborn haters finally emerged.

But they were quickly drowned out by countless curses and scornful remarks... The Martial Arts Alliance and the University Alliance both posted more details about the World Martial Tournament on spirit net.

At the same time, the news of Xia Country's championship and Zhou Bai's outstanding performance at the World Martial Tournament spread like a tidal wave, rapidly sweeping across all of Xia Country.

Especially in the major universities, which were completely abuzz.

A Vocational College student outperforming all other geniuses at the World Martial Tournament completely shattered their preconceptions.

After all, this was the World Martial Tournament, not a rookie battle like the Battle of the Dawn...

Students from various Vocational Colleges were going crazy, spamming the forums of top-tier universities...

...

Several hours later, at the Modu University Alliance.

In an elegant room, Zhou Bai was selecting his rewards for this World Martial Tournament.

Zhou Bai had already chosen the six SS-grade resources from the World Martial Arts Association: six portions of ninth-tier Beast King Purple Lightning Tyrannosaurus rex essence blood.

This essence blood was extremely valuable and would be quite beneficial to Zhou Bai's cultivation. It was an SS-grade resource unique to the World Martial Arts Association.

As for the equivalent contribution points exchangeable from beast-slaying points, Zhou Bai had not used them.

Zhou Bai had earned over a hundred thousand points in the third stage, and due to his brilliant performance in the fourth stage, he gained another hundred thousand-plus points.

This brought Zhou Bai's World Martial Arts Association contribution points to a staggering three hundred thousand.

Zhou Bai's own resources were sufficient for now, so he planned to save them for later to exchange for other resources or useful items.

Zhou Bai also had an idea for the eight SS-grade resources rewarded by Xia Country: exchange them for SS-grade Golden Body Jade Marrow.

Golden Body Jade Marrow was a top-tier SS-grade resource that could accelerate the forging of a Golden Body while making it more robust.

Zhou Bai had already opened six spirit apertures, reaching the mid-sixth rank, and could begin preparing for the Seventh-Grade Golden Body Realm.

"For the SS-grade resources, I want Golden Body Jade Marrow. For the SS-grade techniques, I'll take [Thunder Spirit Breathing Technique] and [Thunder Piercing Sky Spear]. For the SS-grade weapon, I want the thunder source demon spear!"

After a while, Zhou Bai checked off the rewards he had selected on the tablet and spoke to Mentor Guan Ping in front of him.

"Excellent. The resources and secret arts you've chosen are all very suitable for your current use!"

Seeing the various rewards Zhou Bai had selected, Guan Ping's eyes were full of appreciation.

Although what Zhou Bai chose wasn't the most precious, they were all perfectly suited for his current needs.

Especially the Breathing Technique, spear art, and that top-tier SS-grade combat weapon, the thunder source demon spear, were exceptionally powerful.

Once fully mastered, Zhou Bai's strength would see tremendous growth.

"Then I'll submit your request now. These resources and secret arts should be delivered to you tonight!"

Mentor Guan Ping then said to Zhou Bai.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mentor Guan Ping!"

Zhou Bai said slowly.

"No need for thanks!"

Mentor Guan Ping nodded and then left the room.

*Knock knock knock!!!*

Not long after, Zhou Bai's room door was knocked.

Zhou Bai opened the door, and a middle-aged man in a black robe entered the room.

"I am Elder Zhu Xin of the Beiming Sacred Hall. This is our disciple contract for you. Please review it and sign if there are no issues."

Zhu Xin took out a contract and handed it to Zhou Bai.

Zhou Bai took it and examined it.

The contract clearly stated it was for an ordinary disciple.

"Elder Feng Xiang said he would give me a True Disciple contract."

Zhou Bai frowned as he looked at the contract before him.

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PS: [Taking a day off tomorrow.]