"Congratulations, everyone, on finally reaching the Two-Region Finals! Those of you who have made it this far are already outstanding!"
"I hope you can all keep up this momentum, win the competition, and secure a place in the Four-Region Grand Competition."
"Although the Northern and Southern Regions are competing together, all the allotted places will remain. They won't be reduced because the competitions have merged, so put your minds at ease and compete!"
The North Ridge Holy Lord presided on the stage, announcing the rules of the finals.
"However, you must also realize that the Devil Race has grown increasingly rampant over the years. To help you adapt to the battlefields you will face in the future, we have simulated an extremely realistic secret realm for you. Remember, death inside this secret realm is real death. You must protect yourselves!"
A glint flashed through the North Ridge Holy Lord's eyes when he mentioned the secret realm.
He soon stepped down.
An attendant from the North Ridge Sacred Ground beside him said with concern, "Holy Lord, what we've arranged this time isn't a secret realm at all, but the Demon Domain Battlefield in the Southern Region. If they discover the truth, won't there be trouble?"
This was also a major concern for the other elders. They felt it was necessary to let these youngsters adapt and recognize the Devil Race's cruelty in advance, but they also worried that these future geniuses might lose their lives, affecting the future of the Northern and Southern Regions.
"It's fine. They'll have to face the Devil Race sooner or later anyway. This is another test for them." The North Ridge Holy Lord was also deeply helpless.
The Devil Race had grown so rampant that even the Holy Son had yet to return. They had to