The Genius Exchange Tournament's Second Round Officially Begins!

Ying Luan's brief, solemn address came to an end. The pressure in the sky slowly withdrew, yet the entire Space Station still maintained an atmosphere of utmost austerity.

A million prodigies all stood with their heads lowered, solemn and still. No one made a clamor, no one grew restless; in everyone's eyes burned a light where tension, anticipation, and fighting spirit intertwined.

The year-long trial on Giant Salt Star was about to officially begin.

Then Ying Luan raised a hand, pressing down the lingering mood over the field, and her steady voice rang out to the west as she announced the final pre-match procedure: "Everyone, line up in order and collect your competition-exclusive Safety Protection Bracelet one by one. Once you have received it, immediately prepare to teleport into the arena!"

The instant the order was given, the originally dense and chaotic sea of people swiftly organized itself of its own accord.

Countless prodigies consciously divided into long lines, moving forward at a slow pace in perfect order toward the supply distribution points throughout the Space Station.

Every collection channel was guarded by official Galaxy law-enforcement personnel. Their movements were crisp, their efficiency extremely high, and the entire process proceeded in an orderly fashion without the slightest disorder.

Lu Yuan brought Su Yaqing with him and slowly advanced with the flow of people.

Seen up close, the bracelets stacked on the table were entirely a translucent pale silver-blue. Their material was light and delicate, and faint glimmers of fine protective runes flowed across their surfaces. They felt slightly cool and smooth to the touch. They looked small and ordinary, yet there was a whole universe hidden within.

The cultivator responsible for handing out the bracelets was expressionless, his movements practiced to the extreme. With a flick and pass of his