98: Chapter 98 Departure, World Martial Arts Tournament Teammates

"God Bai, these past few days have been the happiest of my life. Thank you!"

A few hours later, watching Zhou Bai depart, Zhu Yueer murmured these words to herself, her face radiant with profound happiness.

"I must also work hard at cultivating martial arts. I can't fall too far behind, otherwise..."

Then, as if thinking of something, Zhu Yueer's gaze became exceptionally firm.

Having said this, Zhu Yueer turned and returned to Qingcheng University...

...

After returning to Azure Bird Academy, Zhou Bai focused on spending time with Zhao Shiyu.

After all, Zhou Bai would soon be leaving to participate in the World Martial Arts Competition.

With their parting imminent, Zhou Bai felt he could spare this bit of cultivation time, choosing instead to be affectionate with Zhao Shiyu.

The next day, under Zhao Shiyu's reluctant gaze, Zhou Bai boarded a flight bound for the Imperial Capital.

...

Imperial Capital, University Alliance.

"BOOM!!!"

Inside the University Alliance's martial arena, two youths were locked in an intense battle.

One of the youths was surrounded by swirling, brilliant stellar power, with deep astral patterns covering his body, continuously exerting pressure on the surrounding space.

The other youth was like a master of space, his body flickering back and forth within it, occasionally unleashing terrifying bursts of air cannons that blasted fiercely towards the stellar youth.

The battle between the two was exceptionally fierce, the sound of violent wind gusts constantly echoing through the martial arena.

"BOOM!!!"

A while later, the space within the arena twisted, and a massive spiritual seal, carrying terrifying force, directly blasted the stellar youth backwards.

"I give up, I give up! Space Talent is just too unfair!"

After being repelled, Xu Xiu quickly spoke up, ending the fight.

Qin Hao nodded, reining in his spatial power.

Outside the stage, Chu Lingyan and Ling Xiao watched the battle in the arena, their eyes filled with gravity.

Clearly, Qin Hao's strength had made them all feel a hint of pressure.

An SS-grade Space Talent was simply too oppressive. Moreover, in this fight, Qin Hao hadn't even gotten serious.

Many of his weapons and spatial secret techniques remained unused.

Yet, even so, he had still completely suppressed Xu Xiu, leaving him no room to resist and forcing him to concede.

"Not bad. Your performance has been quite good!"

Shortly after, Instructor Ouyang Hong of the University Alliance arrived at the edge of the martial arena, praising the two combatants.

"Instructor Ouyang!"

Both Chu Lingyan and Ling Xiao greeted him respectfully.

Ouyang Hong was a top-tier instructor at the University Alliance, a peak martial artist half a step into the Grandmaster realm, and his strength was truly formidable.

"Instructor Ouyang, hasn't Zhou Bai arrived yet? I can't wait to go up against those guys at the World Martial Arts Competition!"

Seeing Ouyang Hong arrive, Xu Xiu quickly stepped down from the stage and asked.

Qin Hao, Xu Xiu, Chu Lingyan, and Ling Xiao were the freshmen, like Zhou Bai, who would be heading to the World Martial Arts Competition this time.

The group had arrived on the first day and had been training and sparring ever since. Now, only Zhou Bai was missing.

"Don't be impatient. Student Zhou Bai will be here shortly!"

Sensing the fervent fighting spirit emanating from Xu Xiu, Ouyang Hong smiled.

Although Xu Xiu wasn't the strongest among them, he possessed the most youthful vigor and spirit.

He craved battle, brimmed with confidence, and was full of the vitality of youth.

The others, while strong, completely lacked the exuberance one would expect at their age.

"Is he finally coming? This time, I'll definitely make him understand who the true king is!"

Not far away, Qin Hao also stepped down from the martial arena, his eyes flickering with a profound light.

Clearly, Qin Hao still harbored resentment over being eliminated by Zhou Bai in the previous Battle of the Dawn.

That incident was like a thorn deeply embedded in Qin Hao's heart.

"That's right. I also feel I lost too unjustly last time. If it had been a direct confrontation, I really might have had a chance!"

Hearing this, a similar profound light also flickered in Xu Xiu's eyes.

"Give it a rest. Young Master Qin is one thing, but you? Don't even try to compare yourself to Zhou Bai!"

Ling Xiao, standing to the side, sneered, his eyes full of disdain.

Although he had conflicts with Zhou Bai, that didn't hinder Ling Xiao's recognition of Zhou Bai's strength.

That absolute, overwhelming force made Ling Xiao understand his own loss was not unjust.

Qin Hao might be able to deal with Zhou Bai, but Xu Xiu? Forget it. Ling Xiao didn't even want to comment.

"Hmph! We were all eliminated by Zhou Bai. We're all in the same boat, so no one should criticize anyone else!"

Xu Xiu snorted coldly upon hearing this.

Chu Lingyan, not far away, felt a pang in her heart. Seriously? Can I get dragged into this too? I haven't even said a word...

"Enough. You'll have your chance to prove yourselves at the World Martial Arts Competition. No internal conflicts now!"

Seeing the group seemed about to start bickering, Ouyang Hong quickly interjected.

Only then did everyone stop saying more.

"Instructor Ouyang, Student Zhou Bai has arrived!"

Shortly after, a University Alliance teacher came to the martial arena and informed the group.

"Good. Since Student Zhou Bai is here, let's depart. We'll head straight to the World Martial Arts Competition!"

Ouyang HongHe then said.

Everyone nodded, their eyes filled with anticipation for the World Martial Arts Competition.

Then, Ouyang Hong led the group to the main hall of the University Alliance.

"Student Zhou Bai, this is Instructor Ouyang Hong, who will be leading you to the World Martial Arts Competition!"

In the Alliance hall, Instructor Guan Ping introduced Ouyang Hong to Zhou Bai.

"Greetings, Instructor Ouyang."

Zhou Bai spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Good. Truly worthy of being the king of the Battle of the Dawn. Your potential is indeed astonishing!"

Ouyang Hong's vision was sharp. With one glance, he could tell Zhou Bai possessed a formidable foundation, containing terrifying power within.

Originally, Ouyang Hong had worried that lacking top-tier background and university support might cause Zhou Bai's progress to lag. Now, it seemed he had worried unnecessarily.

"These are your teammates. You should be familiar with them, so I don't need to introduce them, right?"

Ouyang Hong then said to Zhou Bai, gesturing for the other teammates to come over.

"Hmm, somewhat familiar."

Zhou Bai looked at Qin Hao and the others behind Ouyang Hong and nodded.

They were all his defeated opponents. Before their matches, Zhou Bai had studied their information, so of course he was familiar.

The group behind Ouyang Hong also stared intently at Zhou Bai, countless thoughts swirling in their eyes.

Especially Qin Hao, whose fighting spirit was extremely dense, as if ready to erupt at any moment.

"Good. No time to delay. Let's set off now!"

After a brief round of greetings, Ouyang Hong continued.

Having said this, Ouyang Hong led the group aboard a massive airship and departed from the Imperial Capital.

"Instructor Ouyang, where is the venue for this World Martial Arts Competition?"

On the airship, Xu Xiu inquired about the competition's location.

This World Martial Arts Competition was completely different from previous ones. Not a shred of information had leaked out, nor were there any broadcasts or competition details available.

There was only a start time... and an end time...