169: Chapter 169 Resources Acquired, Thunder Valley
"Alright, once I'm done with this busy period!"
Zhou Bai didn't refuse; after all, Aunt Qing was also quite delicious.
After a few more pleasantries, Zhou Bai had Su Wanqing switch her Breathing Technique.
Su Wanqing had managed to reach the fifth rank with just a fire-attribute Breathing Technique; once she switched, it was highly likely she would break through directly to the sixth rank.
Zhou Bai looked forward to Su Wanqing advancing to the sixth rank; when the time came, he would gain even more cultivation points from consuming her.
"Next, it's time to collect those resource rewards!"
Zhou Bai took a deep breath, suppressing the many thoughts in his mind.
A few hours ago, Zhou Bai had received a message from Guan Ping saying that the SS-rank resources rewarded by the World Martial Arts Association and Great Xia had arrived.
Arriving at the University Alliance's instructor office, Guan Ping was already waiting.
"Student Zhou Bai, these are six portions of SS-rank resources: essence blood from the ninth-order beast king, the Purple Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and eight portions of SS-rank Golden Body Jade Marrow!"
Instructor Guan Ping took fourteen jade bottles out of his space ring and placed them in front of Zhou Bai.
Although the bottles weren't open, Zhou Bai could still feel the powerful spiritual resonance contained within them, stirring his Qi and Blood Power.
"Thank you, Instructor Guan Ping!"
Looking at the many resources before him, Zhou Bai smiled.
With these resources, he would undoubtedly be able to improve his strength even further.
"Zhou Bai, don't worry too much about the Four Great Sacred Halls; they have been detached from the ordinary forces of our Great Xia's martial arts world for too long..."
Guan Ping nodded and continued to speak to Zhou Bai.
"With your talent and foundation, even if you don't enter the Four Great Sacred Halls, you still have infinite possibilities!"
"Don't worry, Instructor Guan Ping, I won't take it to heart!"
Zhou Bai said slowly with a faint smile.
Seeing Zhou Bai's carefree answer and casual expression, the many words of comfort Guan Ping had prepared suddenly felt unnecessary.
"Well then, keep it up, Zhou Bai!"
In the end, Guan Ping still offered some words of encouragement.
Zhou Bai nodded, stowed away the resources, and left the office.
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"God Bai, we support you..."
"God Bai, you are the strongest; your future is destined to be incomparably brilliant..."
"Go for it, God Bai! The Four Great Sacred Halls are blind, unable to distinguish between a gem and trash..."
In the lobby of the University Alliance, Zhou Bai heard many martial artists cheering for him.
Clearly, the news that the Four Great Sacred Halls had not chosen to recruit Zhou Bai had spread completely.
After his many previous performances, Zhou Bai had already accumulated many fans.
Many people were deeply impressed by Zhou Bai.
Upon learning of this matter, they had spontaneously come to the University Alliance to cheer him on.
Seeing the many martial artists in the lobby cheering for him, Zhou Bai's heart warmed.
Supporting him at a time like this, they were clearly true fans.
"Thank you all for your support. These things won't affect me!"
Thinking of this, Zhou Bai slowly addressed his many supporters.
"My future will not be defined by anyone!"
After saying that, Zhou Bai left.
Hearing Zhou Bai's words, his supporters felt much more at ease.
At least, Zhou Bai hadn't been affected by these events.
"Shiyu, you head back first. I'm going to the Heavenly Thunder Valley to cultivate for a while!"
After returning to the VIP lounge, Zhou Bai said to Zhao Shiyu.
Previously, Zhou Bai had applied for a cultivation slot in the Heavenly Thunder Valley, and it was now time for it to open again.
Therefore, Zhou Bai planned to go cultivate and improve his strength.
"Alright, Junior, go ahead!"
Zhao Shiyu gave Zhou Bai a kiss and then nodded obediently.
Zhou Bai gently pulled Zhao Shiyu into his arms, feeling her charm.
Soon, Zhao Shiyu was affected by Zhou Bai's aura, and the two entered a state of learning once again.
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Three hours later, Zhou Bai left the University Alliance.
"God Bai, you're finally out!"
Upon leaving the University Alliance, a handsome young man approached Zhou Bai.
"Xu Xiu, is something the matter?"
Seeing the youth, Zhou Bai raised an eyebrow; the newcomer was indeed Xu Xiu.
"I have something I want to tell you!"
Xu Xiu said.
"Go ahead, what is it?"
Zhou Bai asked.
"Chu Lingyan also gave up on joining the Beiming Sacred Hall!"
Xu Xiu thought for a moment and then spoke slowly to Zhou Bai.
"She gave up too?"
Hearing Xu Xiu's words, Zhou Bai's brow furrowed slightly.
Although Zhou Bai didn't care about the Four Great Sacred Halls, he acknowledged their foundation as the top martial arts forces in Great Xia.
With the system in hand, he naturally had his own confidence.
But Chu Lingyan could have clearly joined.
"Yeah, Senior Sister Mu even went to persuade her, but she failed. Chu Lingyan made it clear she didn't want to join the Beiming Sacred Hall!"
Xu Xiu continued.
"I see."
Zhou Bai nodded and said slowly.
Although Zhou Bai was surprised, it was Chu Lingyan's own choice, and he wouldn't interfere too much.
"God Bai, thank you for leading me to win the World Martial Arts Competition championship!"
Upon parting, Xu Xiu expressed his sincere gratitude once more.
Although Xu Xiu didn't have a particularly outstanding performance in the World Martial Arts Competition, the title of Champion would undoubtedly bring him many benefits.
"It's nothing, we're teammates."
Zhou Bai said slowly.
With that, Zhou Bai bid farewell to Xu Xiu and headed for the Heavenly Thunder Valley.
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Magic City, Heavenly Thunder Valley.
The Heavenly Thunder Valley was located deep within Mount Ziyang on the outskirts of Magic City.
The scenery here was beautiful and pleasant, with quite a few fierce beasts circling the area.
The Heavenly Thunder Valley contained a large amount of Thunder Bamboo, which could attract the Thunder Power of heaven and earth, thus forming a powerful thunder valley.
Because the powerful Thunder Power here was of great benefit for tempering the body, and also greatly helped in opening spiritual apertures and even condensing a golden body.
Therefore, the Heavenly Thunder Valley was a top-tier spiritual cultivation land. However, as it was one of Great Xia's top resources, entering was not easy and required a significant price to obtain a slot.
Over half an hour later, Zhou Bai rode the Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon through Mount Ziyang and arrived before the Heavenly Thunder Valley.
"Is this the Heavenly Thunder Valley? It really is miraculous!"
Zhou Bai looked at the terrifying Thunder Power constantly striking within the Heavenly Thunder Valley, his face full of amazement.
Even before entering the Heavenly Thunder Valley, Zhou Bai could still feel the Thunder Power within his body surging slightly, as if resonating with the overbearing Thunder Power inside the valley.
Beside him, the Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon felt that powerful Thunder Power and let out a crisp roar.
This sound carried a hint of urgency, and its body seemed to be surging slightly with an overbearing aura.
"Perhaps this Heavenly Thunder Valley can not only improve my strength but also allow Little Thunder to advance to the eighth rank!"
Seeing the Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon's aura undergoing a slight transformation, Zhou Bai's eyes lit up.
The Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon had devoured a large number of fierce beast inner elixirs in the Ancient Mystic Realm, accumulating a vast amount of spiritual resonance within its body.
As long as it could fully absorb that spiritual resonance, it could completely advance to the eighth rank and become an Eighth-Order Beast King.
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