Chapter 272: Interview Madness: Seven Eternal Crowns in Six Years, Atop the Ancient Martial Arts! (4

Chapter 272: Interview Madness: Seven Eternal Crowns in Six Years, Atop the Ancient Martial Arts! (4K)



During the interview, Sch Jing leaned against a blue backdrop that read '37th U19 Unlimited Elite Combat Tournament Finals', sitting in a chair with a long table in front of him, upon which rested a microphone.

Unlike the pre-tournament interviews, this was a post-victory public interview, and the interview room was packed with journalists from dozens of media outlets, their camera flashes flickering incessantly.

The atmosphere was considerably more solemn than the pre-tournament interviews, as this was an occasion to be reported to the public by numerous media outlets, not just for the U19 audience.

Ideally, the interviewee's agent and support team would also be present, a measure to prevent the athlete from making any inappropriate statements...

However, Sch Jing was an exceptional case. His contract with the Galactic Martial Arts Club, which belonged to Youqing A Dream's family business, specifically instructed them to leave him be.

Consequently, not only did he lack a support team, but his agent, Jiang Siwei, was the only one, and she couldn't restrain him in the slightest...

The result was that even in such a formal setting, he was alone for the interview.

The journalists present were thrilled, tightly gripping their cameras.

They were well aware that the person before them was a master of rhetoric, and if they guided him with their questions, he would provide them with sensational quotes. With such material, they could craft attention-grabbing headlines and publish news that would skyrocket in popularity.

Amidst the anticipation, the interview was about to commence.

Sch Jing sat in the interview chair, relaxed, with his elbows on the table, gazing at the dozens of cameras aimed at him. His face was calm, showing no signs of stage fright.

He turned to the U19 staff member sitting beside him, holding a notebook and pen, and said:

"Alright, let's get started."

Hearing Sch Jing speak, the middle-aged staff member, whose position was unclear, quickly put away his notebook and pen and hurriedly replied:

"Yes, let's begin then."

As soon as he finished speaking, all the journalists in the room simultaneously turned on their cameras.

"We'll proceed in order, one question at a time. The 'Yuan City Daily' is invited to speak first."

He pointed to a female reporter sitting in the front row.

The young reporter, with her delicate makeup and well-groomed hair, cleared her throat slightly and displayed the smile she had practiced countless times in front of the mirror. Holding the microphone, she asked softly:

"Sch Jing, we all know that you come from an ordinary family in the outer ring and weren't born into an ancient martial arts family. You were unexpectedly taken in as a disciple by Master Li Qi of the Dragon Concealment Stream when you were older. Could you tell us how long you've been practicing martial arts?"

She asked a question that many media outlets wanted clarification on.

Although it had been reported online that Sch Jing had only been training for about four months, few people believed it, dismissing it as nonsense.

Without the advantages of early cultivation and environmental influence, it was hard to fathom that someone could go from zero to being practically invincible among their peers in just four months...

This achievement would break countless historical records, surpassing previous records by a wide margin.

It was beyond human capability.

Countless people online were curious about this, and the best way to satisfy their curiosity was to hear it from Sch Jing himself, the person involved.

"You guys are really unprofessional," Sch Jing said slowly, his clear and pleasant voice resonating through the microphone.

"You're asking a question that can easily be verified with a simple search online? It's all clearly written out there."

"My journey in martial arts... well, if I calculate it carefully, it's been about four months."

His tone was calm, without a hint of arrogance, as he simply stated the facts.

Upon hearing Sch Jing confirm the four-month training period, the journalists in the room were taken aback.

The female reporter from the Yuan City Daily, who had asked the question, was also stunned for a moment. She hesitated, finding it hard to believe, and said, "But... four months... that's a bit hard to believe, isn't it?"

Sch Jing shook his head and sighed, "You're saying it's impossible again. You guys really need to stop being so gullible and serving as a backdrop for my grandstanding. It's getting old."

"Up until now, which of my actions did you think was possible?"

"I don't need to exaggerate my abilities. I'm merely stating the facts... I'll only answer each question once. Don't tell me it's impossible and then ask the same question again. If you don't believe me, then that's your choice."

The journalists in the room exchanged glances, still skeptical about Sch Jing's claim of only four months of training, but they didn't press the issue further.

"Ahem, next, please, a representative from the 'Silver Deer Society', your question."

The staff member cleared his throat and pointed to another male journalist in the front row.

The man paused, gathering his words, and then spoke into the microphone with a clear voice:

"Miss Sch Jing, we witnessed that after the final match to determine the championship, you and Master Yuga Ling Lu..." He paused, "May I ask what your relationship is with him, and are you willing to disclose it?"

Sch Jing: "..."

Hearing this question, which he perceived as malicious, he looked at the questioner expressionlessly.

For some reason, the male journalist felt a chill down his neck and shuddered.

"On the stage, we are opponents; off the stage, we are friends. There's no other relationship. Next question."

Sch Jing waved his hand and spoke calmly.

The journalist wanted to say something more, but under Sch Jing's gaze, he involuntarily closed his mouth and fell silent.

Seeing this, the staff member pointed to another journalist and said, "Please, a representative from the 'Qing City Evening News'."

Hearing the name of his hometown, Sch Jing paid a little more attention to the journalist who was about to speak.

It was a young man who looked to be around twenty-five years old.

He must have come all the way from Qing City specifically to interview him.

With a serious gaze, he asked, "Master Sch Jing, what plans do you have for your future? Are you planning to participate in any other competitions? If you qualify for a 'Title Battle' in the future, which title would be your first target?"

As expected of a fellow hometown journalist... His question was a subtle form of praise.

He directly asked about which title he aimed to win in the future, almost declaring that Sch Jing was destined to become a title holder.

Sch Jing smiled and said, "After winning the U19, I also became the champion of the 'Youth Championship', earning the qualification to participate in the 'Minor Title Tournament'. If there are no unexpected events, my next appearance will be in the 'Minor Title Tournament'. Other competitions hold no significance for me."

The audience nodded in agreement, as this response was within everyone's expectations.

The top-tier genius martial artists within the Zhuxia region all followed a similar path to promotion.

They would first win championships in tournaments like the U19, the 'Little Dragon Gate Cup', and the 'Young Dragon Summit', earning the special permission to participate in the 'Minor Title Tournament'.

Without a championship in these youth competitions, there were many complex requirements to enter the Minor Title Tournament.

The 'Minor Title Tournament' was the only path to the highest hall of Ancient Martial Arts—the Seven Great Titles.

Only by achieving top rankings and accumulating enough points in the Minor Title Tournament could one qualify for the Title Battles.

Similar to the Seven Great Titles, the Minor Title Tournament was divided into seven categories, each held on different dates throughout the year.

Accumulating enough points to qualify for the Title Battles was also challenging, sometimes requiring several decades.

However, the fastest route was less than a year, but the conditions were extremely harsh and almost impossible.

The requirement was for a youth under thirty years old to consecutively win all seven Minor Title Tournaments within a year.

This was akin to demanding that a person under thirty years old dominate all martial artists below the level of title holders within the Zhuxia region.

The conditions were incredibly stringent.

The genius martial artist who achieved this feat would be awarded a special title with almost as much prestige as the Seven Great Titles—the 'Champion' title! The holder of the 'Champion' title could directly participate in the Seven Great Title Battles without the need for points.

"As for the first target title..." Sch Jing smiled, "Although it may be too early to discuss this, if I must choose, I would select the 'True Dragon'."

The journalists in the room were slightly surprised.

"For the first title, you didn't choose the 'Ten Stages'?"

Many top-tier martial artists had a penchant for collecting titles. Typically, in their first Title Battle, they would choose the least challenging 'Ten Stages' title, securing the honor of being a 'Title Holder', and then consider other titles.

Challenging a high-difficulty title like the 'True Dragon' right from the start was indeed rare.

Especially since the current holder of the 'True Dragon' title was hailed as a non-human monster of the century, an Eternal Champion.

"It doesn't really matter which title I choose first," Sch Jing continued.

"But any martial artist with ambition has only one ultimate goal."

He slowly uttered the term: "Eternal Seven Crowns!"

"This is my expectation for myself, and... I will strive to achieve it within six years."

Sch Jing quickly calculated and smiled as he spoke.

"Eternal Seven Crowns?! Within six years?!"

The journalists in the room were stunned by Sch Jing's statement, their eyes wide with shock.

Although Sch Jing was known for his audacious personality and his outrageous statements during interviews, no one expected him to go this far.

The concept of 'Eternal Seven Crowns' is straightforward.

As the name suggests, it involves obtaining all seven titles of the Ancient Martial Arts and achieving the 'Eternal' status for each.

In other words, it requires winning each title consecutively five times or accumulating ten victories.

In theory, the shortest time to achieve 'Eternal Seven Crowns' is five years.

But even this is just a theoretical estimate.

Since the inception of the seven titles in the Ancient Martial Arts, there have indeed been several revered seniors who have attained the 'Eternal Seven Crowns' achievement. However, these were all the result of years of accumulation, and the fastest among them took over twenty years to accomplish this feat!

Yet, Sch Jing declared that he would achieve it within six years...

Excluding the one year required for him to participate in the minor title tournaments to qualify for the title battles, he intends to attain the 'Eternal Seven Crowns' within the shortest possible time frame of five years.

This is madness, pure madness...

To utter such words is beyond belief.

The 'Eternal Seven Crowns' is the pinnacle achievement in the Ancient Martial Arts, a title with no higher honor.

There is no greater mountain to climb after this.

In six years, Sch Jing will be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old.

To stand at the pinnacle of the Ancient Martial Arts at such a young age...

This is no longer a question of talent or natural ability.

Even if you're cheating, you should consider whether your methods are foolproof!

"This..."

The staff members from the U19 organizing committee were speechless for a moment. One of them quickly approached Sch Jing and whispered, "Sch Jing, perhaps we should cut that part of your statement."

"Otherwise, the consequences might not be pleasant."

Some sharp-eared reporters overheard this and instinctively covered their cameras... The heat from such a bold statement would be immense, and it would be a shame to cut it out.

Some quick-thinking journalists had already started removing the memory cards from their cameras and hiding them in private areas where they couldn't be easily searched...

Sch Jing waved his hand dismissively, "It's fine. Words spoken are like water spilled; there's no taking them back."

"If I fail to live up to my words, let the ridicule come. It's no big deal."

The staff member broke into a sweat, "But..."

He was in a dilemma, but with Sch Jing's insistence, he couldn't stop him.

With a sigh, he said no more.

The reporters below became excited.

Forgetting about the order of questions, everyone began speaking eagerly.

"Sch Jing, does this mean you plan to participate in all the 'minor title tournaments' next year, aiming directly for the special title of 'Champion'?"

"Sch Jing, are you serious about achieving the Eternal Seven Crowns within six years?"

"Sch Jing, there are rumors that the 'White Emperor' and the 'Wu Spear Saint' who appeared in Yuan City were there for you. Is this true?"

"Sch Jing..."

...

After the interview, all the reporters hurriedly left, their faces still glowing with excitement.

Sch Jing tapped the table, slowly stood up, and walked out of the interview room at a leisurely pace.

During the interview, he maintained his usual approach, speaking his mind without false modesty.

Six years to attain the Eternal Seven Crowns—this was his self-assessment.

It was a well-thought-out conclusion, not a boastful claim.

As he developed his panel skills, his strength increased at an accelerating rate, following the snowballing principle.

His growth in the past month was several times that of the previous three months.

Especially after his regular skills transcended into extraordinary skills, just the True Martial skill alone brought him immense benefits, significantly enhancing his martial prowess.

As time went on, with more and more divinity and higher levels of extraordinary skills...

Winning the special title of 'Champion' within a year and earning the qualification to participate in the title battles was not just a fantasy.

And in the following year, if he could win all seven titles... the remaining four years to achieve 'Eternal' status would be mere formalities.

His growth rate was unmatched by anyone.

If no one could defeat him this year, no one would be able to do so next year either.

The six-year plan for the Eternal Seven Crowns seemed impossible, but for him, it was a feasible goal—a challenging start followed by an easier path.

"That's all."

Sch Jing pondered as he left the interview room and headed towards the broadcasting studio's exit.

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(End of Chapter)

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