The Myriad Phenomena Forbidden Zone.
Overhead, black crows circled in a steady rhythm.
Their eyes swept back and forth, monitoring the forbidden zone.
Bright Crows were reconnaissance-type flying mutant beasts belonging to the Superpower General Bureau, especially skilled at observation.
At that moment, the Bright Crows' eyes were linked to the outside world, broadcasting the situation inside the Myriad Phenomena Forbidden Zone onto the plaza's screens.
Although they could not monitor every contestant in real time, several Bright Crows watched over each area of the Myriad Phenomena Forbidden Zone.
As a result, the outside world could see virtually everything happening inside the forbidden zone.
Of course, the assessment had only just begun, so there was nothing particularly exciting to watch yet.
"The assessment's finally started. I wonder how these little brats will perform." Jiang Lei, principal of Xuan Kun University, leaned back in his chair and leisurely sipped his coffee.
"Principal Jiang, your strongest freshman this year is called... Nangong Chen, right? Last time I asked you to bring him along so we could meet him, you refused. You can't hide him this time." Hai Wencang, principal of Hailan University, teased him.
Jiang Lei immediately bristled. "Come on, Principal Hai, stop eyeing my students. Didn't your Hailan University get a Pan Haining this year? I heard you're grooming him as your successor and teaching him everything you know."
"Rumors, all rumors!" Hai Wencang flatly denied it.
It was not that letting the other universities know about this student posed any particular risk.
He was simply worried they might poach him.
"Besides, Hailan University only has one. Heavenfire University took in two excellent students this year. I'm terribly envious." Hai Wencang quickly shifted the topic to Heavenfire University.
That would keep these people from setting their sights on his student.
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