Ye Li's cool gaze shifted slightly as it fell on Aiden. She gave a faint nod. "Mentor Aiden, you're too courteous."
Ross's beastlike eyes first swept over Ye Li, and a barely perceptible flash of admiration and gravity passed through their depths.
He then glanced at Colt beside her, which counted as a greeting.
He had always had quite a few reservations about the academic style of the Eternal Star Alliance. Still, he gave the "Goddess of the Night," Ye Li, some measure of respect.
As for Colt, he had no pleasant expression to spare.
Colt's expression remained unchanged. He ignored Ross's frosty reaction and merely nodded at Aiden. "Aiden, Ross, it's been a while."
After the brief exchange of pleasantries, Ye Li's gaze once more swept across the densely packed contestants below.
She then addressed Aiden and the others. "Everyone is here. If there's nothing else, announce the rules and prepare to begin."
"Godslayer Martial Hall has nothing further," Ross's gruff voice rang out.
"The Cosmic Mercenary Alliance is the same." Aiden smiled and nodded, looking at Ye Li. "This is Mentor Ye Li's first time here. Why not have you announce the rules this time?"
"Fine."
Ye Li nodded succinctly. Then, parting her red lips, her cool voice rang in the ears of all three hundred thousand contestants on the platform ahead. "This Monster Hunting Competition is jointly participated in by the Eternal Star Alliance, Godslayer Martial Hall, and the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.
"Now, I will announce the competition rules.
"First, before the competition begins, you will each receive a standardized Space Ring.
"The ring has been equipped with basic survival supplies, standard energy rations, and simple healing potions.
"Apart from combat suits and weapons, everyone's starting supplies are exactly the same."
As she spoke, an enormous Holographic