166: Chapter 166 Disciple Selection: Unlikely to Achieve Greatness

Meanwhile, at the square of the Modu University Alliance.

In the square, Song Wangtian, the leader of the University Alliance, was holding a press conference for the World Martial Arts Competition on a high platform.

The elders of the Four Great Sacred Halls sat quietly on the platform like high-and-mighty rulers.

In the square, reporters from various media outlets asked questions one by one regarding the details of the World Martial Arts Competition and various other matters concerning the event.

Song Wangtian responded to each one, while nearby, mentors who had watched the World Martial Arts Competition all along supplemented many details.

“Leader, Student Zhou Bai, a vocational college student, performed so outstandingly this time. I wonder what expectations you have for his future? Everyone says he has the potential of a Martial Saint; do you think that's a bit of an exaggeration?”

After two hours of passionate questioning, Ling'er, a reporter from New Martial Media, raised a question.

The many reporters also fixed their gazes on Song Wangtian.

This time, Zhou Bai's performance was so astonishing that it could be said to have won over all the haters and trolls.

On the spirit net forums, many martial artists believed that Zhou Bai's future was limitless and that he possessed the potential of a Martial Saint.

“Student Zhou Bai's performance in this World Martial Arts Competition was very outstanding, and I think highly of him. As for whether he can become a Martial Saint, I can only say that this step is extremely difficult, but Zhou Bai has a great chance. At least for now, his chance is greater than any other contestant in the World Martial Arts Competition...”

Song Wangtian pondered for a moment before giving his evaluation.

Hearing Song Wangtian's words, the many media reporters nodded; Leader Song Wangtian's evaluation was still relatively objective.

He didn't mindlessly flatter Zhou Bai, but simply expressed his true thoughts.

Next, the many reporters raised more questions, and Song Wangtian answered them one by one.

Many reporters also asked the experts from other University Alliances who participated in the World Martial Arts Competition about various matters.

These eyewitnesses were full of praise for Zhou Bai.

After all, when Xia Country was at its most desperate and suffocating moment, it was truly Zhou Bai alone who stepped forward.

Although the crisis could be felt through the video, it was nowhere near as impactful as being there in person.

It was a shock that went straight to the soul, making their blood boil every time they thought of it.

An hour later, the press conference drew to a close.

“Everyone, since you are all here, our Four Great Sacred Halls might as well announce the news—we have each recruited two disciples from the various universities!”

After a while, Elder Zhu Xin of the Beiming Sacred Hall slowly stood up and spoke to the many reporters.

“What? The Four Great Sacred Halls are recruiting new disciples this year?”

“Those are the largest martial arts forces in our Xia Country, and they've recruited so many this year, breaking all precedents...”

“This is big news! Our Xia Country is about to have eight more invincible geniuses...”

“Selected from the universities? Then they must be contestants from the World Martial Arts Competition without a doubt. God Bai will definitely be selected...”

After the elder of the Beiming Sacred Hall finished speaking, the reporters in the square began to discuss excitedly.

The Four Great Sacred Halls were the martial arts halls of Xia Country, the peak sacred lands that countless martial artists yearned for.

It could be said that being able to enter them was the dream of countless martial artists.

The many reporters naturally knew the prestige of the Four Great Sacred Halls.

“These disciples are also here; why don't you all come up together!”

Elder Zhu Xin of the Beiming Sacred Hall continued slowly, letting the new disciples they had recruited come up.

Soon, Ye Wushang, Gu Yu, Ling Xiao, Qin Hao, Mu Qinghuang, and two others who hadn't participated in the World Martial Arts Competition but were also ace students from the Top Ten universities—who already had considerable fame in Xia Country—stepped up.

“Eh, why isn't Zhou Bai there!”

At this moment, a reporter noticed the discrepancy and asked with some confusion.

“I only see seven; Zhou Bai must be cultivating and didn't have time to attend!”

Another reporter said slowly.

“No, the last disciple is not Zhou Bai, but another member of the World Martial Arts Competition. It's just that our Beiming Sacred Hall's negotiations with her have not yet been completed, so she hasn't made an appearance yet!”

At this time, Elder Zhu Xin of the Beiming Sacred Hall spoke slowly.

On the platform, Mu Qinghuang frowned slightly upon hearing this. The negotiations should have already ended, so why Ling Yan...

However, before Mu Qinghuang had time to think further, a flurry of discussion broke out below the stage.

“What? Zhou Bai actually failed to join the Four Great Sacred Halls...”

“How is that possible? Zhou Bai is undoubtedly the most outstanding genius of this World Martial Arts Competition. Why can't he join the Four Great Sacred Halls...”

“The champion of the dawn battle, the strongest genius of the World Martial Arts Competition—why can't he join the Four Great Sacred Halls...”

“Wait, what on earth are the people from the Four Great Sacred Halls doing? Not recruiting Zhou Bai, but recruiting these small fry instead?”

“Are you guys targeting Zhou Bai...”

As soon as Zhu Xin finished speaking, an incredibly intense backlash immediately erupted in the square.

The many reporters spoke up one after another.

Many reporters had watched the Battle of the Dawn and seen Zhou Bai step by step from a vocational college student who was looked down upon by countless people, yet reached the end as an invincible dark horse.

And now, in the World Martial Arts Competition, he had turned the tide and won the precious World Martial Arts Competition championship for Xia Country.

Now that the Four Great Sacred Halls were recruiting disciples and Zhou Bai wasn't among them, it was truly unacceptable to many people.

“Hmph!”

Zhu Xin on the stage snorted coldly upon hearing the words of the many reporters. A powerful force suddenly surged through the entire square like a tide, making everyone in the square feel a profound sense of pressure, as if they were being crushed by an invisible mountain.

“This Zhou Bai's talent is decent, but I have seen too many geniuses. They might perform amazingly in the early stages, but they lack a heart of respect and awe, which prevents them from ever reaching the peak of the martial path!”

Zhu Xin then said indifferently,

“Winning just one World Martial Arts Competition doesn't prove anything. We, the Four Great Sacred Halls, have our own selection criteria...”

“I believe that the disciples we have chosen, including our previous disciples, all have a better future than Zhou Bai...”

“Zhou Bai may seem glorious now, but in the end, he is hard to become a great talent...”

Zhu Xin's voice rang in the ears of everyone in the square, deafeningly loud.

The many members of the World Martial Arts Competition on the stage remained silent, none of them speaking.

Many of them recognized Zhou Bai, but now, they simply couldn't stand on Zhou Bai's side...

The many reporters below the stage were all suppressed by the powerful aura and were unable to speak.

However, their hands were still typing rapidly on their phones, recording the words of this Beiming Sacred Hall elder...

At the same time, they were editing eye-catching copy to release the bombshell news from the press conference.

Everyone had a premonition that the choice of the Four Great Sacred Halls would once again cause waves throughout the martial arts world of Xia Country.

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