353: Universe Arena

In the deep, boundless expanse of space, a vast, seemingly endless continent floated.

The entire landmass, whose extent was unknown, covered the deep space, stretching further inward.

In a certain area of the land, a flash of brilliant light appeared, and dozens of people materialized out of thin air.

These were precisely the qualified contestants who had come from the Neutral Universe to participate in the Cosmic Competition.

Most of them looked around with curiosity.

“Is this the Cosmic Competition arena?”

Someone whispered, filled with excitement.

“That’s right, this is where the Cosmic Competition is held. It doesn’t belong to any universe, nor is it within any planet; rather, it’s a continental plate.”

Among the crowd, the leading person in charge explained.

“It’s a continental plate? A continental plate not within a planet?”

Many exclaimed in surprise.

They found it hard to imagine what a continental plate directly suspended in deep space would look like.

Lin Yang was also secretly astonished. He had always thought that the Cosmic Competition arena would be teleported to a universe within the Universe Alliance, but he never expected it to be a place independent of all other universes.

“Alright, everyone can now take the special event vehicles prepared by the Universe Alliance to the competition area. I have some other matters to attend to, so I won’t be accompanying you. I wish you all achieve ideal results.”

The leading person in charge spoke again, then left directly after finishing.

It was only then that the crowd noticed small spacecraft parked around them, each bearing the words “Cosmic Competition Special Vehicle.”

At the same time, not far from their location, flashes of brilliant light occasionally appeared, followed by the arrival of competing teams from other universes.

“How marvelous, is this a fixed-position directional warp?”

Watching this scene, someone else in the team whispered in surprise.

Although they were able to compete in a cosmic-level arena, for many contestants, it was their first time leaving their Home Universe, and they were very curious about the situation here.

Lin Yang, however, noticed that unlike their casual approach, the competing teams from other non-Neutral Universes were very disciplined upon arrival, entering the special competition vehicles quietly and orderly.

Their side didn’t even have a leader to guide them, who had already left.

One could say they were completely unsupervised.

“The Neutral Universe has its advantages, but because it cannot receive any resource benefits from the Universe Alliance during the competition, it is only responsible for sending the contestants here. There is no subsequent care. This is unlike the non-Neutral Universes, where officials accompany their teams throughout the competition due to their own universal interests.”

Lin Yang observed for a little while longer, then walked towards the nearest special event spacecraft.

As soon as he moved, many contestants immediately followed him.

However, most of those who followed were contestants of average strength or background, but who were fortunate enough to enter the top thirty.

The remaining contestants with extraordinary backgrounds stayed put, waiting for the representatives sent by their respective forces.

The official body of the Neutral Universe was only responsible for sending contestants to this location.

As for the contestants’ own followers, they needed to find their own way in and then rendezvous with them.

The special event spacecraft also didn’t care how many people boarded; as long as someone got on, even if it was just one person, it would immediately take off after the contestant’s exclusive information card was swiped.

This arrangement could be said to be quite thoughtful.

“The Universe Alliance is indeed rich and powerful; even if there’s only one person, it will still fly.”

A contestant who boarded the spacecraft with Lin Yang quietly remarked.

“Heh heh, this small amount of money is not even a hair to the Universe Alliance.”

“Exactly. If they stipulated a minimum number of people before flying, it would seem petty. Besides, those who can come here are more or less considered excellent individuals. The Universe Alliance is also indirectly showcasing its strength and attracting talented individuals to join them.”

“Does a giant like the Universe Alliance still need to showcase its strength and attract talent?”

“...”

The contestants chatted among themselves, but no one proactively approached Lin Yang.

This wasn’t because Lin Yang appeared aloof.

Rather, in the eyes of these contestants, Lin Yang, being a Medium Super Gene Warrior at such a young age, likely possessed an unimaginable level of strength and background.

Therefore, these contestants with ordinary backgrounds did not dare to easily approach him for conversation.

Lin Yang didn’t mind, nor did he actively join in, simply watching the constantly changing scenery outside the window.

Fifteen minutes later.

The spacecraft entered the airspace above a city, then landed in a huge plaza.

“Welcome to the Cosmic Competition event area. All contestants, please promptly draw your competition division and collect your division entry pass, then take a special event vehicle to your respective division to compete.”

In the plaza, a synthesized voice from an intelligent device played a Loop Play broadcast reminder.

Around the plaza were hundreds of self-service intelligent check-in devices specifically for contestants.

After checking in on the device, one could receive their competition division and also obtain an exclusive Cosmic Competition participation certificate.

This participation certificate could only be issued by these hundred intelligent devices and bore the official seal of the Universe Alliance.

For most contestants, this certificate was a symbol of honor.

Because most people would basically only be able to go this far.

Lin Yang also quickly drew his division.

A10.

“Tenth Competition Zone!”

Lin Yang held his competition zone certificate and walked towards the event spacecraft, heading for the Tenth Competition Zone.

At the same time, after he used the competition zone certificate to activate the spacecraft, a holographic image automatically popped up on the spacecraft.

“Hello, esteemed contestant. I am Xiao Sai, the intelligent assistant for this Cosmic Competition. Please allow me to briefly introduce you to the relevant information about this competition schedule.”

“Speak,” Lin Yang looked at it.

“Alright, this Cosmic Competition has fifty major competition divisions, with approximately 1000 people in each division. You need to become one of the top hundred in your division to advance to the next stage.”

“In the next stage, the competition zones will be reduced to ten, and the number of contestants in each zone will be adjusted to five hundred. You need to continue to be in the top hundred in your current competition zone to enter the third stage.”

“In the third stage, the ten competition zones will remain unchanged, with one hundred contestants per zone. You need to enter the top ten of your competition zone in the current stage to enter the ranking competition for the top hundred of the Cosmic Competition!”

“...”

Lin Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.

There were actually fifty initial competition zones, which meant approximately fifty thousand contestants!

And each universe only had thirty selected contestants.

Didn’t this mean there were nearly two thousand universes participating?

Nearly two thousand universes!!

Lin Yang’s heart trembled.

There were so many universes!

This news shook him slightly.

Afterward, he understood why, before the competition, the White Fatty Old Man, knowing his situation, still didn’t have full confidence in him reaching the top ten, only saying it would be good if he could enter the top hundred.

With such a brutal competition schedule and system, encompassing various geniuses from nearly two thousand universes, plus the initial free-for-all battles, it was indeed very difficult to enter the top hundred in such an environment.

To become a top hundred contestant, it was probably not enough to just have strength; one also needed a bit of luck to successfully advance in the chaotic battles.

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Sorry, I have a bit of a cold, feeling dizzy and tired. I slept all day, so only one update today. I’ll make up for it tomorrow when I’m better!

Thank you to Brother Tao Xiaotao for the reward. I wish you great wealth and prosperity, bowing to you, Brother!

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