In just a few minutes, the battles on over a hundred arenas came to an end one after another.
As expected, all four members of the Beiming Universe Kingdom's team defeated their opponents. Even the weakest, Delisi, had secured a place in the top 100 across the universe.
Buzz!
Space-time rippled, and Yucheng Venerable appeared in midair, looking down at the 100 young geniuses remaining on the arenas.
"Youngsters, congratulations. You've qualified to become members of the Virtual Universe Company's 'Tiandi Secret Realm.'"
Yucheng Venerable spoke, his gaze sweeping over Yu Duan, Kedi, and the others in turn.
"Next, we'll select the 20 people with the greatest potential from among you."
"According to the Virtual Universe System's assessment, those 20 will compete in the next round for a place in the 'Taichu Secret Realm.'"
After the troublemakers had been suppressed the day before, none of the hundred young people on the arenas dared to voice any objections.
Some knew their own strength and therefore looked relaxed.
But the geniuses capable of contending for the top ten all grew tense.
"First, Yu Duan!" Yucheng Venerable began reading out the names of the 20 candidates.
"Second, Kedi!"
"Third, Yalunsi!"
"..."
"Twentieth, Pengnuolai!"
As the twentieth name was announced, some of the hundred geniuses looked dejected, while others were thrilled.
In the crowd, Pengnuolai, who had been so nervous that he'd clenched both fists, finally relaxed.
Apart from the three powerhouses Yu Duan, Kedi, and Yalunsi, the other geniuses who had mastered the power of an Upper Law were more or less evenly matched in this Genius Tournament.
"The twenty of you may rest briefly. Then the top-ten contest will begin, and you'll learn who your opponents are."
At Yucheng Venerable's words, Pengnuolai, who had just relaxed, tensed up again.
He glanced anxiously