Chapter 1157: What is Called the God's Child's Influence, National Young Martial Artists Competition!_2

All the major media reporters were gathered outside, encircling the stadium so tightly that not even water could flow through.

The square covered thousands of kilometers, with seating for a full one hundred thousand people that were completely filled, far more bustling and boiling with excitement than the initial martial examination, with the fighting ground constructed entirely of the latest alloy materials.

The ground showed an aqua-gold color, reflecting the brilliance of the sun.

Above, large screens displaying various angles were now cycling through the contestant list.

Luo Yu, leading the way, followed by Shi Kai, the Zhu Zhuqing Sisters, and Dajiuer, entered the stadium to avoid trouble, as he had directly used the Bagua Mirror's invisibility to get there.

Thus, they encountered no obstruction from any reporters or pedestrians along the way.

Each Martial University had its own rest area in the stadium, and Luo Yu led his group to the rest area of Sichuan Province Martial University.

He curiously asked Shi Kai, "Just how many Martial Arts Teams have arrived for this competition? It seems like there are quite a few people."

Shi Kai replied, "Including military schools, there are ninety-eight Martial Arts Teams."

"That many?" Luo Yu was shocked; he had never paid much attention to such things and didn't expect there to be so many martial universities in the world.

Shi Kai was speechless and gave a wry smile.

Show off!

That statement was way too boastful.

Yet, frustratingly, he had no comeback because Luo Yu, who had shattered the remnants of a heavenly god, indeed had the right to talk big.

"That said... we should still pay some attention to our opponents."

Luo Yu asked, "Are you referring to the prodigious Young Masters from the Great Xia Seven Major Families that Principal Shi spoke of?"

He had automatically excluded Qin Qi, who wasn't even participating in the national competition this time.

It was said that he remained secluded within the Qin Family, not coming out at all.

Shi Kai nodded, "There are many martial universities in the world, but the truly top-tier ones are actually just a few."

"You've probably met Principal Long Xiaoyun from Jing Province Martial University."

"The Zhu Clan's Careless Prodigy Zhu Tiangang, and the Little Martial God Zhao Yunliu of the Zhao Clan are both with him."

"You've also met Principal Zhang Cong of Demon Province Martial University."

"This time, the team is led by Liu Family's Young Saint, Liu Sheng Tan, and Sun Family's Sword God, Sun Zhantian."

"Northeast Martial University's team leader is the Cao Family Hero, Cao Potian, and the Li Family's prince, Li Wushuang."

Hearing this, Luo Yu exclaimed, "No wonder Sichuan Province Martial University has been at the bottom among the Four Great Martial Schools for years; it turns out the other families have their Young Masters in pairs, and you only have the Qin Family's Qin Qi?"

What about my face?

Shi Kai's face turned green, but what Luo Yu said was indeed true, and besides, Qin Qi's strength was the weakest among them.

"Aside from these three Martial Universities, you should also be wary of Southern Province Martial Arts University this year."

"Southern Province Martial Arts University?" Luo Yu was puzzled.

Shi Kai's eyes showed a hint of fear, "That's because Southern Province Martial Arts University has the Xiang Family's Double-Pupil Overlord, Xiang Kunlun."

"In previous years, this guy has never been seen participating in the Martial University Competitions, but there are low-key rumors that Xiang Kunlun is very strong, and if not for the world's limits, he would have already broken through to even higher realms."

Luo Yu's mouth curved upward, "That's interesting. I actually want to meet them now; just don't be too weak and disappoint me.."

Shi Kai was initially startled, then burst into laughter, "Brother Luo is truly unique; others hope for the weakest opponents to easily become the champion, yet you hope for stronger opponents."

Luo Yu smiled, "As people of Great Xia, the stronger the better."

As time passed, more and more teams entered, and even a few familiar faces were seen.

Principal Long Xiaoyun of Jing Province Martial University directly brought his seven-man team over.

"Old Long, long time no see!" Shi Kai greeted with a smile.

"Move aside, I'm here to see Godchild Luo Yu." Long Xiaoyun pushed Shi Kai aside and addressed Luo Yu, "Luoshenzi, it's been a while, you still look distinguished. May I ask how far your cultivation level has reached now?"

Luo Yu shook his head, "That... I really can't say."

"Can't quite say?"

Principal Long Xiaoyun was surprised, but he did not continue to ask.

At the moment, he was still unclear about the series of achievements Luo Yu had created, his impression remained from when they met half a year ago, but he did not show the slightest disrespect.

Nor did he question Luo Yu's decision to compete despite his short cultivation time.

"So it's you who defeated Qin Qi? I've heard my grandfather mention you."

At that time, a young man dressed in all white came out from behind Long Xiaoyun, standing like a towering spear, the aura of the Way of the Spear flowing around him, his bearing subdued.

Luo Yu said, "And you are?"

"The Zhao Clan, Zhao Yunliu."

Another young man dressed in ragged patchwork clothes also stepped forward, "My grandfather said that your strength all comes from external objects, but I don't think so. See you in the arena."

"Right, I'm from the Zhu Clan, Zhu Tiangang."

Luo Yu shook his head, realizing that the bearing of the two was indeed far stronger than that of Qin Qi.

However, they were also significantly older than Qin Qi and from them, he could sense an unusual air that seemed somewhat similar to his own Secret Technique of Myriad Transformations.

What was going on?

The team's leading Principal Long Xiaoyun was slightly startled; he realized he knew less than two of his own students.

When exactly had Luo Yu defeated Qin Qi? He actually had no idea.

It was really because Principal Shi kept deliberately helping to keep it a secret, and the Qin Family also felt the matter was disgraceful and deliberately concealed it, plus the event had happened not long ago, so apart from students from his own school, few outsiders knew about it.

The opening ceremony was about to begin, so Long Xiaoyun did not continue to reminisce and led the team away.

Luo Yu noticed that it was not just Zhao Yunliu and Zhu Tiangang who were challenging him; in the other five major zones, there were also several people looking at him with eyes full of fighting spirit or scorn.

Among them, the most unusual was a young man with peach-blossom eyes and a goat beard from the Northeast Martial University area, who had come to compete while hugging his sister-in-law, making Principal Sun Changqing quite angry but helpless.

Another was from the direction of the Southern Province Martial University, where only one contestant had come to compete, always with closed eyes.

Although the other party was closing his eyes, Luo Yu repeatedly felt a gaze from the other party watching him.

In the highest part of the sports stadium, the VIP room.

The patriarchs of the Eight Great Families of Great Xia from the Qin Family arrived, with Luo Tiance sitting in the center, highlighting his revered status.

Patriarch Liu couldn't help but say, "Elder Luo, are you being foolish? How could you let your grandson compete?"

Luo Tiance asked, "Why can't my grandson participate?"

"You're asking me?" Liu Shengji said, "Isn't his record all thanks to the treasures you gave him? But the rules of this competition are that the use of external objects is not allowed, and you can only rely on your own strength and the Ancient Spirits."

"How is he going to fight without using external objects?"

Luo Tiance said, "I've long said that my grandson's own strength is very strong."

Liu Shengji shook his head, "No matter how strong he is, how can he possibly go up against the prodigies from our families after such a short period of cultivation?"

"To defeat Qin Qi with the help of the treasures you gave is already quite impressive."

Qin Zheng said, "Chatter is chatter, but don't bring my grandson into it."

Zhu Wushi from the Zhu Family buzzed, "How about this, I think the time is ripe. All the young masters of our families have grown up and can take on big responsibilities."

"Why don't we just lay it out to the whole country at this competition that the God's Child is a fake?"

"Otherwise, by the time the world competition starts in a month and a half and the God's Child is easily crushed, we won't be able to afford that embarrassment."

The other family heads nodded, thinking it feasible. Zhao Yingtian said, "Indeed, revealing it now minimizes the backlash. Otherwise, by the time the public discovers it by themselves, the backlash would be too great."

Luo Tiance sneered silently, watching the one who advocated the idea as though he were looking at a clown.

Patriarch Cao from the Cao Family, Cao Xiong, said, "What's the hurry in discussing this? It's better to wait for the results of the competition to see the true combat power of the God's Child. I believe his personal combat abilities will definitely not be simple."

He said it very tactfully, but in fact, he had already felt countless times that Luo Yu was an exceptional prodigy.

He might well be the true God's Child.

Zhu Wushi said with a farcical expression, "Old Cao, what are you thinking? Elder Luo's grandson has only been cultivating for a few months, and you're expecting him to have a terrifying power?"

"Revealing the fake God's Child before the competition is the best opportunity to also showcase the strength of the young masters from the major families, helping the public to shift their emotions, and this is the best plan."

Cao Xiong muttered to himself, thinking the old man was just hoping his grandson would carry the Destiny of Great Xia.

However, this matter did no harm to him, so he neither agreed nor disagreed.