214: An insane elimination tournament!

Everyone immediately raised Lu Yuan and the Region’s danger level by more than one notch in their hearts.

Yao Tianbi, feeling the pressure around him instantly disappear, also looked at Lu Yuan with a shocked expression.

He knew Lu Yuan had grown stronger, but he hadn't expected him to be this strong.

Just his aura alone could make a genius from Northern Territory Province so discomfited.

No wonder the clan elders spoke so highly of him!

Nickname was the happiest person.

The anger in her heart vanished, replaced by admiration and pride.

She looked at Lu Yuan’s tall and straight back, feeling an overwhelming sense of security.

She quietly leaned into Lu Yuan’s ear:

“Hmph! Let him see how powerful the geniuses of our Region are!”

Lu Yuan smiled faintly, without turning his head.

The front desk staff seemed accustomed to such scenes; a professional smile still hung on her face as she handed over three brand-new identity cards.

“Mr. Lu Yuan, Mr. Yao, Miss Yao, your information has been registered.”

“This is the detailed rulebook for this National Prodigy Tournament. Please keep it safe.”

She timely presented a beautifully crafted electronic manual.

Lu Yuan took the manual, and his fingertip gently tapped the screen.

The manual was activated, and a light screen projected into the air.

The very first line of text made Lu Yuan’s pupils contract slightly.

【The competition schedule is divided into two stages】

【Stage One: Death Elimination Round (Individual Competition)】

【Stage Two: Throne Scramble (Team Competition)】

He continued to read downwards.

When he saw the specific rules of the “Death Elimination Round” and the “Average Death Rate of Previous Sessions” marked in blood-red font below it,

even with Lu Yuan's temperament, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

This so-called genius gathering, its cruelty, far exceeded his imagination.

This was not a competition at all.

This was a bloody path, paved with the fresh blood and lives of countless geniuses, leading to the ultimate throne.

【Death Elimination Round】.

Lu Yuan said nothing, his fingertip gently swiping downwards.

More detailed rules appeared before the three of them.

【Rule One: For the opposing parties, the match can only end when one side completely loses the ability to fight.】

【Rule Two: The standard for completely losing the ability to fight will be adjudicated on-site by the Alliance Senior Medical Team, and no external force may interfere.】

【Rule Three: To ensure the absolute fairness of the competition and the value of the final honor, any form of surrender or concession is prohibited during the competition.】

No surrender.

No concession.

My goodness!

Are they that brave?!

Yao Tianbi's face had already turned pale, his lips moving, apparently also learning the specific rules for the first time.

No wonder previous TV broadcasts showed life-and-death struggles!

It turned out to be out of necessity!

“For every contestant who signs up for the individual competition, a ‘Life-and-Death Contract’ is automatically generated in the system backend the moment their information is submitted.”

“Agreeing to participate is equivalent to implicitly agreeing to this contract.”

“From the moment one steps onto the arena, life and death… are no longer one’s own.”

In the hall, those geniuses from various provinces who had originally carried a hint of frivolity and arrogance mostly fell silent now.

They had clearly also seen these rules.

In the air, the tense, gunpowder-like atmosphere quietly dissipated, replaced by a sense of oppression.

Everyone was re-evaluating themselves, and everyone around them.

Because any one of them here could be an enemy on the arena, fighting to the death with them.

Lu Yuan continued to scroll down.

【Detailed Rules for Contestant Quota Allocation】:

【Each of the twenty-six provinces of the East Continent Alliance has one basic quota.】

【Four additional quotas are set, allocated based on comprehensive results of previous competitions and provincial strength assessments.】

【The allocation of additional quotas for this session is as follows:】

【Jingji Province, receives two additional quotas, totaling three contestants.】

【Linhai Province, receives one additional quota, totaling two contestants.】

【Zhulu Province, receives one additional quota, totaling two contestants.】

“Jingji Province… three quotas!”

They weren't even pretending anymore.

Nickname exclaimed.

This wasn't just about two more people.

This meant that the Alliance official had, from the very beginning, placed Jingji Province in a position far superior to all other provinces.

They had three times the opportunity of ordinary provinces.

Yao Tianbi nodded.

“It has always been this way.”

“The strong remain strong, and for the weak to turn things around, it’s as hard as ascending to heaven.”

The manual turned to the next page.

【Stage Two: Throne Scramble (Team Competition)】

The rules for the team competition, compared to the individual competition, were simply brutal.

【Rule: All participating teams enter the same venue, where a ‘Throne of the King’ is set in the center. At the end of the competition, the only team occupying the throne is the final winner.】

No rounds, no restrictions.

A full-blown melee.

One could imagine what a tragic scene that would be.

All teams would fight with all their might for that sole throne, even at the cost of first teaming up to eliminate other strong teams.

Intrigue, open schemes, betrayal, and alliances would be played out to the fullest in that confined space.

Upon seeing this, Nickname's palms were already covered in cold sweat.

Whether it was the individual competition or the team competition, their cruelty far exceeded her imagination.

She looked at Lu Yuan worriedly, but found that Lu Yuan's expression had not changed much from beginning to end.

He just watched calmly, until he turned to the last page.

【Champion Rewards】.

At that moment, Lu Yuan’s pupils finally stirred.

【Individual Competition Champion Rewards】:

【One: Awarded the honorary title of ‘Alliance Prodigy’, this is the supreme honor for the younger generation of the Alliance, and their name will be engraved in the Hall of Heroes on the top floor of the Tianjiao Pavilion, revered by thousands! (Note: For specific benefits of the honorary title, please check the official website yourself)】

【Two: Receive five percent of the total prize pool of the individual competition’s betting for this National Prodigy Tournament. (Note: The previous session was 50.769 billion star coins, pre-tax approximately 2.54 billion star coins can be obtained.)】

“Five percent! 2.54 billion!”

Yao Tianbi, as expected of a businessman, his voice changed pitch.

“The betting for the National Prodigy Tournament is the largest betting event organized by the Alliance official, and the amount in its prize pool is astronomical!”

He extended a finger, trembling slightly from excitement.

“2.54 billion, this prize money alone is enough to buy several bidding land plots in the Region! It can even be used to establish a new family! This is a fortune that can drive anyone mad!”

Nickname’s small mouth was agape in an “O” shape, evidently stunned by the number.

Lu Yuan’s gaze, however, was fixed on the third reward.

【Three: Gain one opportunity to enter the Alliance National Treasury and choose one treasure.】