Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques

Chapter 265 258: Principal Zhou

The news that the Martial Arts Association would spearhead the establishment of the Donghua Martial Arts University spread quickly.

Ordinary people didn't understand the implications, so their reaction was rather muted. However, the response from the Martial Arts Realm was intense, as they all knew the establishment of a Martial Arts University would have far-reaching consequences.

"The Martial Arts Association is actually establishing a Martial Arts University? And all the schools at the meeting really agreed to this resolution?! It's unbelievable! What on earth happened?!"

"Now *this* is a monumental change in the Martial Arts Realm! I wonder what will become of the top-tier schools. It's only one Martial Arts University for now, but what about later? Two? Three? Will there be any place left for the other schools to survive? The Martial Arts Association has finally shown its fangs. Is it trying to swallow the entire Donghua Martial Arts Realm whole?"

"What are the admission requirements for the Martial Arts University? Does every Martial Artist have a chance to apply? I don't care what anyone else says, I'm all for it! It's so hard being a lone Martial Artist with no way to find proper training. If the Martial Arts University is established, I'll be the first to apply, whether I get accepted or not!"

"The Martial Arts Realm has been jealously guarding its secrets for too long! The major schools monopolize their secret arts, only passing them down to two or three students per generation while everyone else is left out. For so many years, the Martial Arts Realm has made no real progress. It's time for a change! If you can't keep up with the times, you'll be left behind! I'm really curious who could possibly have enough influence to push through the creation of this Martial Arts University against pressure from so many Martial Arts Schools. In my eyes, this person should be called a hero of the Martial Arts Realm. Who is it? Does anyone in the know have the scoop?"

"..."

The online discussions were heated, especially among people from the Martial Arts Realm. On a professional forum called "Martial Discussions," which had just been established to take advantage of the winds of change, all sorts of opinions clashed. Surprisingly, aside from a small minority who were opposed, the vast majority of people from the Martial Arts Realm were actually supportive.

Since secret martial arts techniques were passed down to only two or three people per generation, far too many people lacked the opportunity or Talent to inherit them. The establishment of the Martial Arts University, however, gave them a perfect opportunity.

As the discussions progressed, specific details about the Martial Arts University were quickly uncovered.

To the shock of everyone in the Martial Arts Realm, the person appointed to be the principal of the Martial Arts University was none other than Zhou Yuanjue.

A young man of only twenty-five.

"So it's the 'Martial Arts Myth'! He's incredibly powerful, but he has so little seniority. I don't understand how he convinced so many schools to agree to the founding of a Martial Arts University."

"He's so young to be the principal of the Martial Arts University. That's a position of immense importance. Can this newly-ascended Saint Awakening really handle such a heavy responsibility?"

"When I was twenty-five, I was unemployed, heartbroken, balding, and getting fat, living on instant ramen. At twenty-five, he's the principal of Donghua's first Martial Arts University. Thanks, internet, for the daily reminder that I'm a total loser."

"You can't compare yourself to him. By that standard, the entire country is full of losers."

"..."

There were doubts and jokes about Zhou Yuanjue's appointment as principal of the Martial Arts University, but most people were still on the sidelines, waiting to see the final outcome of the meeting.

However, as the news spread, the name Zhou Yuanjue became firmly etched in everyone's mind, including those in the ordinary world who had never heard of him before.

Twenty-five years old, the youngest S Class Martial Artist in Donghua's history, honorary vice-chairman of the Martial Arts Association, and soon to be the principal of Donghua's first Martial Arts University!

This string of dazzling titles placed him on a level so high that ordinary people couldn't even begin to look up to him.

At only twenty-five, he had already achieved a level of fame and status that many people could never hope to possess in their entire lifetimes. Compared to him, no other young person in the country, no matter how exceptional, could even hold a candle.

Spurred on by the curiosity of the general public, several videos related to Zhou Yuanjue were dug up. The Hero Assembly and his battle at Songyang University gave these onlookers a much deeper understanding of this S Class Martial Artist.

Zhou Yuanjue's reputation and popularity within the country skyrocketed to a terrifying level.

As the meeting progressed, a series of confirmed regulations were made public.

"The Martial Arts University's admission standards are strict. One must possess D Level strength before the age of 18, or reach C Level before 25, to have a chance of passing the tests and being admitted!"

"The Martial Arts University will not focus its curriculum on teaching forms and secret techniques, but rather on discussing the fundamental principles of the Martial Dao. This is the direction set by Principal Zhou!"

"Graduates of the Martial Arts University will be given preferential hiring by various institutions across society!"

"Principal Zhou hopes this university can ignite the Fire Seed of the Donghua Martial Dao, giving everyone a chance to achieve Saint Awakening. He will take the lead by continuously and publicly sharing all of his personal Martial Dao research and insights on the school's internal forum!"

"Numerous powerful schools have announced their full cooperation in the development of the Martial Arts University, and may even join its faculty as professors!"

"..."

As one confirmed report after another came out, everyone knew that the establishment of the Martial Arts University was now a done deal.

And how Zhou Yuanjue was addressed online changed completely. Everyone began calling him "Principal Zhou."

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「Somewhere in Donghua.」

In the courtyard of a luxurious mountain villa, the middle-aged man who had orchestrated the battle at Songyang University sat cross-legged on a sofa, browsing intelligence reports.

'Principal Zhou...'

The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes as he read the online discussions.

'I knew from the start he wasn't someone to be trifled with. Not killing him on the spot left a huge, lingering threat. I never thought it would blow up this quickly.'

'It's only been a few months, and he's already managed to become the principal of the Donghua Martial Arts University, pushing aside all opposition to single-handedly force its creation.'

'He's changing the world in his own way.'

BZZT!!

Suddenly, as if subject to some interference, the lights in the living room began to flicker erratically, casting a strange, terrifying atmosphere over the space.

SWOOSH!

A dark figure shot out from the corner, materializing before the middle-aged man as a shadow with an indistinct face.

"Lord Seven Desires, some intelligence regarding the founding meeting of the Martial Arts University."

The shadowy figure's mouth split open, and it spat out a pitch-black orb of shadow that landed in the middle-aged man's hand.

POP!

Seven Desires crushed the black orb, and the shadow sank into his body.

'Instinct, the Martial Dao, the human body? He wants to explore the essence of the Martial Dao? What a dangerous idea. It looks like I'll have to find the right opportunity to get rid of him after all.'

"However, now is not the time."

Seven Desires said, his eyes narrowed.

"Have you made any progress in the sealed land of the Primordial Ancestor 'Rainbow'?"

Seven Desires looked at the dark figure and said lightly.