Azure River Preliminary Selection, Drawing All Eyes! (Please Keep Reading)

Two months later, Azure River Satellite City

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Three crisp bell chimes rang out from the inner city, swiftly sweeping outward in rippling waves. In the blink of an eye, they resounded throughout the entire Satellite City.

At that moment, no matter where they were, people raised their heads and looked toward the inner city, surprise in their eyes.

"It's the Ascending Dragon Bell!"

"Three chimes of the Ascending Dragon Bell... does that mean this year's Star-Martial Prodigy Talent Development Program has officially begun?"

Someone cried out in alarm.

Some rejoiced.

Others remained indifferent.

No matter what, the Star-Martial Prodigy Talent Development Program, which determined the fates of countless newly advanced warriors, had officially commenced!

This was not merely a stage for newly advanced warriors to display themselves. It was also an important means for Human Civilization to select its future powerhouses. Every instance of it was treated with the utmost importance—not only in Azure River Satellite City, but in other Satellite Cities as well.

The regional preliminary selections had officially begun a year ago, after the end of the June Joint Exam.

One year was enough for gifted newly advanced warriors to begin showing their edge.

Unfortunately, not every newly advanced warrior could participate in the preliminary selection—

"Beep beep beep..."

"We regret to inform you that your rank on the regional contribution rankings did not meet the required standard. You have not obtained a place in the regional preliminary selection."

"However, you have received complimentary viewing access to the Ten Directions Arena Tournament from the Starry-Sky Warrior Association. Please enter before 9 a.m. on the day of the event. Expired access will be void."

As expected, newly advanced warriors ranked below one hundred and sixtieth place received official notifications one after another.

They had never truly