Early that morning, before the sun had risen, the Central Saint Palace was already bustling.
On a spacious square within the palace, heads bobbed in a sea of people, shoulders rubbing together as countless cultivators gathered.
Today was the third day, and the curtain was about to rise on a new round of the Heavenly Prodigy Tournament.
The various factions had already acted on the news and arrived ahead of time.
Heaven's Chosen who were about to compete were all brimming with confidence and vigor, their eyes shining with desire, as though victory already belonged to them.
Dong, dong, dong!!!
Suddenly, a powerful yet clear and melodious peal of bells rang across the entire square.
Immediately afterward, a group of figures in magnificent golden robes appeared before the crowd. The elders of the Central Saint Palace had arrived!
The appearance of these highly respected grandees immediately drew thunderous cheers and applause.
The host of this round was once again Jin Dongni, Palace Master Jin's own son.
He walked steadily to the center of the Tournament Platform and waited until the audience below gradually quieted before speaking at an unhurried pace:
"Good morning, my friends!"
His voice was not loud, but it reached every person present with perfect clarity. After a brief pause, Jin Dongni continued his announcement:
"Now, I am delighted to announce that the second round of the Heavenly Prodigy Tournament has officially begun!
The rules are very straightforward: contestants in each cultivation realm will take to the same Tournament Platform to battle one another.
After eliminating one another, only a hundred outstanding contestants may remain on the platform for each major cultivation realm.
As for those unfortunate enough to lose, each will have as many as ten opportunities to issue a challenge. However, please note that the