The first thing Jay noticed upon being teleported was the breathtaking view of the massive Colosseum surrounding him. However, what truly captured his attention was the colossal oval structure at its center, towering 220 meters high and stretching 800 meters in length and 650 meters in width.
Though it bore a striking resemnce to the one he had seen ten days ago, the sight was no less awe-inspiring. The arena floor buzzed with activity, filled with thousands of Alpha Chosen—each participant a victor from their respective Region-wide Tournaments.
A staggering total of 8,923 individuals filled the ground, their murmurs blending into a rising wave ofmotion. Spection ran rampant, with the prevailing question being—would this Tournament be any different from thest?
Meanwhile, all the teams from the same Trial Region as the Earth team made their way to Jay and gathered near him, just as he had instructed them at the end of Day-19.
Standing together, they patiently surveyed the crowd, their sharp eyes scanning for anypetitors who stood out. At the same time, they remained on alert for Urzo—a figure none among them had yet encountered but whose presence they were bracing for.
As the air buzzed with anticipation, a sound cut through the noise. From the center of the Colosseum emerged a peculiar figure: a three-foot-tall, pudgy humanoid rabbit wearing an eye-catching yellow tuxedo and round spectacles. It stood atop a levitating metal disc that hovered several meters above the ground,manding attention with its entric presence.
A soft yet high-pitched voice resonated across the arena, clear andmanding despite its tone. <em>"Ahem... Attention, please! I am Wibbit, an Inner Elder of the Myriad Beast Sect and the Tournament Manager assigned to this 7th Trial Continent."</em>
Jay''s eyes narrowed at the mention of the Myriad Beast Sect. From what he had learned from Frial, this was one of the top ten powers of the Virgo SuperCluster, rivaling even the Red Elven Empire in influence.
With his analytical gaze, Jay quickly assessed Wibbit''s strength. The Tournament Manager was a Tier-5 Mid-Phase Lifeform, but even if the three feet humanoid rabbit were a Tier-5 High-Phase, Jay was confident that such a confrontation would pose no challenge.Thanks to the relentless training during the rest period, Jay had achieved a staggering 305 cycles of refinement. This effort had boosted his main attributes by an impressive 2,775 stats, bringing his overall stat count to 6,165—firmly cing him within the standard of a Tier-5 High-Phase lifeform in terms of raw stats alone.
With the skill║<strong>Berserk</strong>║, which granted a 60% boost to all his stats, Jay could momentarily rival someone who had just ascended to Tier-6. This immense power meant he could effortlessly dominate anyone in the Tournament, including the Tournament Manager.
If he were to face Drogor again, Jay knew he wouldn''t even need to rely on his Arcane Element or the Pseudo-Speed Energy. The victory would be decisive.
With the Tournament Manager no longer a threat, Jay could focus entirely on the devastation he had nned for the day. His top priority was dealing with Urzo, no matter the cost.
As the Tournament Manager began exining the rules and instructions for the Tournament''s proceedings, Jay began delving into the minds of everyone present in the Colosseum—excluding the members of his own Trial Region.
As expected, the format mirrored that of the Tournament held on Day-10. There were no surprises or deviations, and every detail remained the same.
Each Trial Zone Team was assigned a number, with Earth''s team receiving the designation "823" out of the total 944 teams. The assignment appearedpletely random, as there was no special recognition for Earth''s standing. Otherwise, they might have been ced among the top few or even as the first team.
Once the allocations wereplete, all teams except for the first 100 made their way to the spectator seating area, as instructed by the Tournament Manager.
The Colosseum''s massive seating area stands could hold over 200,000 people, ensuring ample space for everyone.
Aside from Pompa''s team, which ranked among the first 100 teams, the Earth team and the rest of the teams from their Trial Region sat clustered together, with Jay positioned at the center. Following his earlier warnings, everyone stayed vignt, their eyes scanning the surroundings for any threats.
Before long, several gray-colored cuboids, measuring 4 x 4 x 8 (length, breadth, height), materialized in front of each Alpha Chosen, neatly arranged across the Colosseum floor.
The devices were instantly recognizable—they were Reality Emtors, identical to those used in the previous Tournament. Their appearance drew little reaction from the participants, all of whom had already encountered them before.
Still, Wibbit took the opportunity to provide a brief exnation, his high-pitched voice cutting through the air. He exined how the Reality Emtors functioned and reminded everyone that defeating virtual monsters within the simtion would earn them points, with stronger monsters yielding greater rewards.
Once his exnation concluded, Wibbit waved his paw theatrically. A massive hologram shimmered into existence above the central podium, disying a detailed list of point values assigned to monsters of varying strengths.
The projection glowed with vibrant rity, ensuring that even those seated in the farthest corners of the Colosseum could see it.
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Tier-1 Low-Phase Monster = <strong>10 Points</strong>
Tier-1 Mid-Phase Monster = <strong>25 Points</strong>
Tier-1 High-Phase Monster = <strong>50 Points</strong>
Tier-2 Low-Phase Monster = <strong>100 Points</strong>
Tier-2 Mid-Phase Monster = <strong>250 Points</strong>
Tier-2 High-Phase Monster = <strong>500 Points</strong>
Tier-3 Low-Phase Monster = <strong>1000 Points</strong>
Tier-3 Mid-Phase Monster = <strong>2500 Points</strong>
Tier-3 High-Phase Monster = <strong>5000 Points</strong>
Tier-4 Low-Phase Monster = <strong>10000 Points</strong>
Tier-4 Mid-Phase Monster = <strong>25000 Points</strong>
Tier-4 High-Phase Monster = <strong>50000 Points</strong>
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Wibbit hadn''t even considered the possibility of anyone defeating a Tier-5 monster. Confident in his reasoning, he chose not to include Tier-5 monsters in the point list disyed above the podium.
After all, as he saw it, the Trial Program had only been underway for 20 days—who could possibly achieve such a feat in so short a time?
But little did he know, among the Alpha Chosen gathered for the Tournament, there was someone who would soon redefine his understanding of what was possible.
Meanwhile, Jay sifted through the memories of everyone present, scanning through countless recollections umted since the Trial Program''s inception. The task was too overwhelming to handle alone, so he relied on MJ to analyze the memories and determine if anyone had interacted with Urzo or was discreetly possessed by him.
Thanks to his exceptionally high Spirit attribute, Jay could process memories at incredible speed. He skimmed through each Alpha Chosen''s recollections one by one, granting MJ ess to those memories through his connection.
With MJ''s phenomenal processing speed, every minute detail in those memories was meticulously analyzed. Profiles were built for each individual, packed with precise information, ensuring no clue went unnoticed.
As time passed, the first round of the Tournament progressed smoothly. Just as Frial had done during previous Tournament,rge screens were disyed throughout the Colosseum, showing the battles of the strongest members from each team as they yed out in the Reality Emtors.
Among the participants, Pompa—the quirky Horned Beetle stood out. He tore through the virtual monster simtions with impressive ferocity. Even among the few who made it to face Tier-4 monsters, Pompa distinguished himself, dealing the highest damage to a Tier-4 High-Phase monster before ultimately falling to it.
Pompa''s performance might have secured him the title of the strongestpetitor in the 1st Batch—consisting of Teams 1 through 100—but fate had other ns.
Yinad, another participant in the same batch, stole the spotlight. Not only did Yinad defeat the Tier-4 High-Phase monster, but he also advanced to the 13th difficulty level, where he faced off against a Tier-5 Low-Phase monster.
Though he was eventually defeated, Yinad managed to hold his ground long enough to leave the crowd—and even the Tournament Manager—in awe. His feat sent shockwaves through the Colosseum, setting a new benchmark for thepetition.
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<strong>Author Note:</strong>
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