SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 194

Chapter 194: The Individual Match Begins! Zhou Yi’s First Battle!

TL: Rui88

On the other side, Zhou Heng, who was in an office, saw Zhou Xiaobai hang up the phone.

He shook his head and did not get angry.

After all, he knew his daughter’s temper.

Moreover, his daughter also brought such good news, so it was even more impossible for him to be angry.

Zhou Heng thought, “At least a bloodline concentration of 10 degrees, and he is the top scorer of Suhang Province, having been admitted to Suhang University.”

“And with the strength of the top newcomer, he became the captain of Suhang University’s representative team in the National University Freshman Exchange Competition.”

“This Zhou Yi is not ordinary at all…”

Zhou Heng was deeply moved.

He even suspected that perhaps the goddess of fate pitied the Zhou Family so much that she purposely let Zhou Yi appear.

Zhou Heng resolved, “Anyway, notify everyone within the clan first and prepare to convene a clan meeting.”

Thinking of having to deal with those old foxes within the clan again, Zhou Heng felt a headache.

However, once he thought of the current situation of the Zhou Family, he once again regained his resolve:

“This time, no matter what, I must not let them do any more mischief…”

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Over the course of several hundred years, the entire Zhou Family developed into an immensely vast clan.

However, the actual management of the Zhou Family was in the hands of only a few elders and the clan leader.

Altogether, there were only about five or six of them.

Usually, although these people were all in Tianlan Province, they were in different prefecture-level cities.

And by 9 p.m.,

the six individuals who controlled the entire Zhou Family and held the highest authority all gathered in a Conference Hall at the Zhou Family villa.

Inside the Conference Hall, a middle-aged man with a lean build, dressed in a long robe, expressed some discontent, “Clan leader, if you had something to say, why not just speak through Holographic Projection? Why have you gathered everyone here?”

Another middle-aged, overweight man also concurred, “Siyuan was right, everyone is busy, and I can’t be away from the Chamber of Commerce for even a day.”

It could be seen that everyone present had somewhat similar appearances.

However, in their words, there was a hint of underlying discord.

At the front of the Conference Hall, a tall middle-aged man, upon seeing this scene, couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

He was none other than Zhou Yuan, the clan leader of the Zhou Family, a 54-level third-transfer warrior.

He was, in name, the highest authority of the Zhou Family.

An occurrence like this happened more than once before.

Because the Ice Bloodline was cursed, the vast Zhou Family gradually began to show signs of decline.

And naturally, these elders of the Zhou Family developed thoughts of establishing their own separate factions.

They gradually no longer took him seriously as the clan leader.

Taking a deep breath and calming his emotions slightly, Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice:

“This time I have called everyone here because there is an important matter to discuss.”

As a third-transfer professional, his strength was not exaggerated.

At that moment, as his momentum radiated, the others also reined in their discontent.

Zhou Yuan said to Zhou Heng, who stood aside, “Ah Heng, you speak.”

The entire Zhou Family had numerous members, and within it, there were various interest groups.

And this Zhou Heng was not only his playmate since childhood but also one of his trusted aides.

Although his level was not high, being only 24, he was nonetheless a master in management.

This time, as it was the good news he brought, it was only natural that he would recount it in person.

Zhou Heng nodded slightly, “Alright.”

Then he stood up.

He extended his right hand and gently pointed at the round table in the center of the group.

Soon after, a Holographic Projection appeared.

It was the holographic image of a tall, young man, with a pair of determined, spirited eyes, and his entire being exuded a subtle aura of intimidation.

Zhou Heng began, “Elders, I am now going to introduce to you this Zhou Yi…”

Zhou Heng described the background of Zhou Yi in a detailed manner.

And those elders who previously showed no interest gradually began to develop some curiosity:

“S+Rank talent, top scorer of Suhang Province, a 22-level Saint Knight—this Zhou Yi is indeed a genius.”

“Who would have thought that such a genius could emerge from a remote branch; it is truly rare.”

“The clan leader, by introducing him to us, must intend to have him reintegrate into our main Zhou Family, and I have no objections to that.”

“…”

In past years, there were cases where branch members, due to their outstanding talent, were readmitted into the main branch.

In response, the elders were not too surprised.

One elder remarked, “But if it were only this matter, the clan leader could decide on his own; there would be no need to convene a clan meeting.”

Facing the elders’ doubts, Zhou Heng smiled slightly and said:

“Of course, it is not just because Zhou Yi has great talent.”

“This Zhou Yi has already successfully awakened the Ice Bloodline.”

“Moreover, his bloodline concentration is at least above 10 degrees!!”

Zhou Heng’s words were undoubtedly like throwing a heavyweight bomb onto a calm lake, and in an instant, they left everyone utterly astonished:

“Ice Bloodline? A bloodline concentration of 10 degrees?! How is that possible!”

“In our main branch, the highest bloodline concentration among the young was only about 4 degrees, right? And Zhou Yi is 10 degrees?!”

“How terrifying!”

“…”

These elders, though each of them appeared to be only in their thirties or forties,

were in reality already in their fifties or sixties, each possessing excellent cultivation skills.

At that moment, they all coincidentally became excited, and each one blushed red!!

“If we were to bring this child back, within no more than ten years, our Zhou Family would surely be revived once again!”

“A 10-degree Ice Bloodline concentration is enough to transfer to those few hidden professions within our clan!”

“Although he has already transferred to Saint Knight, there are still other ways to have him transfer again!”

“…”

Even though they never saw him in person, these elders already began to plan Zhou Yi’s future professional development.

That was not their fault.

After all, a 10-degree Ice Bloodline concentration was indeed rare.

Zhou Yuan spoke, “Although it has been confirmed that Zhou Yi possesses the Ice Bloodline, apart from Xiaobai, no other high-ranking clan members have had contact with him.”

“My suggestion is that tomorrow, let Zhou Heng go to Qingjing University in person and have a face-to-face talk with Zhou Yi.”

As soon as Zhou Yuan finished speaking, the lean man who expressed discontent first immediately said:

“Just Zhou Heng would not be enough; let Zhou Yang go along as well.”

Zhou Yuan thought, ‘Sure enough, this old fox was not that easy to fool.’

He squinted his eyes, feeling a slight helplessness in his heart.

A Zhou Yi who awakened the Ice Bloodline was undoubtedly destined for limitless prospects, and whoever made contact with him first would naturally win more favor.

If it were not for the fact that many important resources for cultivating Ice Bloodline possessors within the clan required both the clan leader and the elders to jointly unlock them, he would never tell them this news.

Zhou Yuan nodded, “Very well.”

Then he said:

“Let Dong’er and Xiao Lin go as well; they are all young, and being together would give them more to talk about.”

Zhou Dong’er was his daughter, who was 18 years old.

And Zhou Lin was the daughter of another elder, also 18 years old.

She happened to be the same age as Zhou Yi, making it easier for them to get along…

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The happenings within the Zhou Family were unbeknownst to Zhou Yi.

At that time, he conducted his training in the training room.

Zhou Yi thought, “The list of contestants for the individual match from all major universities has already been submitted, and the individual match competition will start tomorrow.”

“By then, my first battle will commence…”

Unlike the team competition, the schedule for the individual match was much faster.

On the first day, the schedule eliminated nearly three-quarters of the contestants.

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Early on the second day, Zhou Yi and his group arrived at the venue located on the Mechanical Floating Island.

Unlike yesterday’s team competition, the venue now was set up with ten small arenas measuring 100 m × 100 m.

Zhou Yi thought, “It seems that this is the arena venue for the individual match.”

He scanned his surroundings with his gaze; aside from himself and his group, people from Qingjing University and Modu University already arrived.

In addition, members from the other schools also walked over here.

In the surrounding spectator stands, many spectators already began to take their seats.

Soon, the time reached 9 a.m.

The familiar host also walked onto the stage.

In the sky, intelligent drones already began operating, broadcasting the scene here to the entire world live!!

The host announced, “Welcome, dear viewers, for your punctual arrival. First, I will briefly announce the results of yesterday’s team competition.”

“Hancheng University versus Jinzhong University, Hancheng University won, Jinzhong University lost; the records of the two schools…”

In mid-air, a Team Competition Scoreboard appeared.

The winning schools were each recorded as having one victory, while the defeated schools were each recorded as having one loss.

Ultimately, the university with the most victories and the fewest losses would be crowned the champion of the team competition.

The host continued, “After yesterday’s intense team competition, today, our individual match will officially commence!!”

“Based on yesterday’s registrations, from ten universities, a total of 87 students have chosen to participate in our individual match event!”

The form on the Holographic Projection switched, displaying the names of 87 students.

The host explained, “Next, we have divided them into 43 one-on-one matches, with the winners advancing! And that fortunate one who receives a Bye will directly advance to the second round of the competition!”

At the command of the host, the entire group of 87 students was shuffled and reorganized.

In the end, a series of matches formed!!

“I am in the 17th match, and my opponent is a warrior.”

“I am in the 9th match, and my opponent is a summoner.”

“…”

Looking at the form in mid-air, Jiang Churan, Song Xialan, and several others spoke up one after another.

And Zhou Yi also found his match and his opponent:

“Match 6, and my opponent is a knight…”

“It seems that I was lucky, and I would be among the first to appear.”