In previous years, when the winner of Starry Sky University's university-wide Freshman Martial Competition was decided at the Three-Department Martial Meet, the host's announcement always drew thunderous applause from the audience.
This time, however, barely anyone among the hundred thousand or so spectators applauded. Only a handful of people in the waiting area clapped, making the sound stand out awkwardly.
Although the planets of the Ten-Star Alliance each had their own interests, they belonged to a single whole.
No matter who took first place, the people from the other planets could accept it. After all, they were all on the same level.
But this year, someone from an impoverished planet in the Fringe Star Domain had taken first place. It was a resounding slap in the face for the planets of the Ten-Star Alliance, so naturally, the spectators were unwilling to show him any goodwill.
The host, Bai Xinlin, had not expected this situation either and could only give Chen Lie a slightly awkward smile.
"Congratulations, Chen Lie. Since Starry Sky University's founding, you are the only person from outside the planets of the Ten-Star Alliance to take first place university-wide in its Martial Arts Grand Competition, here in Galactic Calendar year 7366."
Chen Lie said, "Thank you," then put the Blood River Saber into his Storage Pouch.
"Starry Sky University's rewards for the university-wide champion are two million credits, five uses of either the Zero Martial Intent Cave or the Divine Intent Cave, one advanced earth-grade martial technique, your choice of an Innate Spiritual Object or a Mental Power Treasure, and one piece of five elements divine iron.
"Of these rewards, the two million credits will be transferred directly to your personal Star Card. The remaining rewards will be sent directly to your class and distributed by your instructor.