149: Chapter 149 The First Evolver Fighting Tournament of the Blue Star Federation

November 2nd, 9:00 AM.

At the exact same moment, the twelve continents and nearly a thousand base cities of the Blue Star welcomed a grand event that set the entire population abuzz.

Central squares, public screens, home terminals, and mobile devices in every city all simultaneously broadcasted the same grand event.

[The Finals of the First Blue Star Federation Evolver Fighting Tournament]

The streets were much emptier than usual, but the city squares and community centers were packed to the brim.

The elderly sat in the front rows on small folding stools, while children rode on their fathers' shoulders, staring wide-eyed at the light screens without blinking.

In the street cafes of Europe Base City, patrons set down their cups one after another, their eyes locked onto the screens.

Billions of gazes crossed mountains and seas, converging on the very same arena.

The main venue was located inside the giant arena of the Han City Federation Evolution Center.

This venue, newly built specifically for the tournament, featured an elliptical domed structure. It could accommodate 500,000 spectators and was constructed entirely of new alloys and energy glass.

At this moment, the venue was packed to capacity. The breathing and heartbeats of 500,000 people seemed to interweave, and the roaring clamor sent a wave of heat straight to the dome.

"He's here!"

No one knew who shouted it first, but the entire arena instantly fell silent, only to erupt into an even more thunderous cheer a moment later.

A white streak of light swept in from the venue's entrance, landing steadily in the center of the main stage.

Chen Mo was dressed in a pure black formal suit, his posture upright and his expression calm.

He wore no superfluous decorations, nor did he release any external Aura. Yet, the moment he stood there, the gazes of all 500,000 people naturally converged on him, as if he were the center of the universe.

"Chairman! Chairman!"

"Long live the Federation!"

A tsunami of cheers swept through the arena. Countless people stood up, waving Federation flags, their faces filled with fanaticism and reverence.

To the humans of the Blue Star today, the name Chen Mo was no longer just a name; it represented stability, hope, and the ultimate pillar of stability for their entire civilization.

Chen Mo raised his hand slightly, and the cheers of the entire arena instantly went silent, as if someone had pressed the pause button.

His voice was not loud, yet it fell clearly into the ears of everyone in the venue, and through the broadcast signals, reached every corner of the Blue Star:

"I declare the first Blue Star Federation Evolver Fighting Tournament officially open."

As soon as he finished speaking, he stepped aside on the main stage, leaving the spotlight entirely to the contestants.

There were no long-winded speeches or impassioned rhetoric, but this single, brief sentence completely ignited the atmosphere of the entire arena.

The host, Wang Hong, quickly stepped onto the center stage, his voice passionate and resonant: "Thank you, Chairman! Welcome to the finals of the first Blue Star Federation Evolver Fighting Tournament!

From one billion applicants, through rounds of selection in the continental qualifiers, only seventy-two people are standing here today.

They hail from the twelve continents and are the undisputed number ones of their respective regions.

Over the next two days, they will fight for glory, and they will fight for the Peak!"

Following his introduction, the lights on both sides of the contestants' tunnel lit up in sequence.

One by one, contestants of various statures marched out in a line. Their temperaments were completely different, each carrying their own sharp edge.

With every name called, a corresponding cheer erupted from the stands.

Among them was a gifted Prodigy who was only eighteen years old and had stepped into the Rhythm Realm after cultivating for less than a year.

There were veterans who had been fighting on the front lines since the Early Stage of the disaster, carrying a palpable Aura of slaughter.

There were also powerhouses from ordinary families who had carved their way out entirely by relying on their own Comprehension Ability and hard training.

Seventy-two people, seventy-two different paths of cultivation, finally converging on this very arena.

This final was divided into six categories: the Early, Middle, and Late Stages of the Basic Realm, and the Early, Middle, and Late Stages of the Rhythm Realm.

With twelve contestants in each category, they would first undergo a round-of-12 elimination to select the top 6. Then, an AI would comprehensively evaluate and select the two strongest contestants to receive a bye and advance directly to the semifinals.

The remaining four would face off in pairs to compete for the other two semifinal spots, with the final four ultimately battling for the championship, runner-up, and third-place positions.

The tournament format was simple and brutal, yet it maximized fairness and entertainment value.

"First up is the round-of-12 matchup for the Early Stage of the Basic Realm!"

As Wang Hong's voice fell, lights lit up simultaneously on the six arenas.

The matches began.

The Basic Realm was the starting point of evolution for the entire populace.

By the final stage, what the Basic Realm contestants competed in was no longer pure strength, but force-generation techniques, combat intelligence, and on-the-spot adaptability.

Every punch and kick carried a hidden method; Prediction and counter-Prediction, neutralizing force and borrowing force—the dismantling of Moves was absolutely exquisite.

The sound of fists tearing through the air, feet stomping the ground, and parries colliding interwoven, leaving the audience dazzled.

In the official live stream room, Cheng Jian was serving as a special guest commentator.

As the strongest human second only to Chen Mo, his vision far exceeded that of ordinary people.

"The red contestant is about to throw a left straight punch; their center of gravity has already shifted to the left leg... Look, here it comes."

"The one on the right needs to be careful. The opponent is feigning a weakness and will change the punch's trajectory in the next second... Yes, right there!"

His tone was calm, yet he could always predict the contestants' next Moves half a second in advance, explaining even their points of exertion and weaknesses with absolute clarity.

The viewers in the live stream room watched in dumbfounded awe.

"Holy crap? Is Captain Cheng using a god-eye view? He knows what Move they're going to make before the contestants even Move!"

"Is this the vision of a top powerhouse? We're just watching for fun, while he's completely exposing the opponents' strategies."

"No wonder Captain Cheng didn't participate. If he went up, the others wouldn't stand a chance."

The viewers became more amazed the more they watched. The matches, which were already exciting enough, became even more insightful under Cheng Jian's analysis. Every detail was dissected clearly, causing the viewing experience to skyrocket.

On the main stage, Chen Mo calmly watched the matches on the field.

The techniques of the Basic Realm were naturally nothing in his eyes, but he watched very seriously.

The fighting spirit, Comprehension Ability, and drive of these young people were the true sparks for the future of civilization.

He turned his head and said softly to Minister Li Long beside him, "Compile a detailed profile of all the finalists after the tournament, and initiate the 'Federation Genius Cultivation Plan.'

Don't just focus on the top three. Those with outstanding Comprehension Ability, Heart-Nature, and willpower can all be included in the list, and we will tilt Elementary resources toward them.

Implement a rolling competition system for the top three, with monthly evaluations and bottom-tier adjustments. The capable go up, and the mediocre go down."

"Yes, I've noted it down," Minister Li Long nodded solemnly and immediately recorded it on his terminal.

Soon, the first round of matchups for the Early Stage of the Basic Realm came to an end.