"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the qualifying round that will narrow the Top Twelve down to six! This competition will be broadcast live both online and on-site, and we have also assigned dedicated commentators to our online livestream platform. Please wait a moment, everyone. The competitors will enter shortly."
Clearly, the round narrowing twelve teams down to six had become more professional and serious. The universities that had already been eliminated had all left, and the stands were now filled entirely with local spectators who had bought tickets after hearing about the event.
Cheng Tian was surprised to discover that, in just a single day, a modestly sized commentary room and a dedicated observation area had been built beside the wall on the left of the battlefield. Although it seemed somewhat incredible, with Pokémon helping, it was not actually all that difficult. The commentators inside were diligently providing live commentary, and one distinguished guest after another occupied the dedicated observation seats. Even He Xisong was among them. Although Cheng Tian could not see him very clearly, the mayor of Kyoto had indeed come.
Holding a cup of tea, He Xisong calmly watched the bustling battlefield outside, unable to keep a touch of wistfulness from rising within him.
In recent years, more and more talented people had emerged from the National College League. Countless prodigies had shown their brilliance here, becoming a dependable new generation for China.
For some reason, he suddenly remembered that young lad from the Training Camp with the confident smile. He had personally given the boy his Mega Evolution wristband.
"He should be here too..."
"Mayor He, may we proceed with the draw?" the head referee asked respectfully.
"Yes, go ahead. Don't mind an old fellow like me."
The head referee nodded, then announced over the stadium's