Inside the arena, registration was already underway.
A giant stone slab stood at the center of the field.
Nine large star-shaped markings were carved across its surface.
In front of it shimmered a thin blue barrier that distorted the air like ripples on water.
An elder possessing an 8-star rank cultivation stood beside the slab while Bernard stood opposite him, holding a blank scroll.
One by one, participants approached.
"Invitation letter."
The elder accepted a document from a group of three youths.
"Taurus Clan. Three reserved slots."
His eyes moved toward them.
"All three of you?"
The teenagers nodded.
"Proceed."
The first stepped forward and pressed his palm against the stone.
Ether energy flowed from his hand.
Almost instantly, five stars illuminated.
The elder nodded.
"5-star rank cultivation. Next."
Bernard immediately recorded the participant's name onto the scroll using condensed ether energy.
The process continued.
