The day had finally arrived for the second phase to begin.
Each participant's goal is to win the upcoming phase and advance to the finals in stage two.
Everyone is trying to prove themselves and show off, as the entire world will be watching phase two and the finals.
If a participant wins the test, they will have the privilege to move to Pall City, home to the Wind Clan, the royal family, and other powerful individuals.
This world was once a supercontinent, home to many life forms.
The only rule that applied back then was that the strong survived, while the weak perished.
Many species vanished, while others evolved unique ways to survive or rise to the top of the food chain. One clear example is the human species.
The human species developed far ahead of other species in the world.
The human ability to accomplish tasks in several steps, along with the capacity to pass down accumulated knowledge from generation to generation, made them very dangerous.
The human species developed rapidly, reproduced exponentially, and spread across the world.
They became the most dominant species in the world. They learned how to hunt, take control of territories, and build shelters.
They continued to grow, while the other species slowly died off.
The species that survived gathered on an island and adapted to its environment.
The human species became the dominant force in the world, but eventually, they turned on each other.
Some became criminals, thieves, and those who wielded power over others' lives.
This event took place between the years 0 and 900, before the Great Clan War (B.W.), but everything changed when a girl destined for greatness was born into the world.
The name of that girl was Arina, also known as the Mother of All Crystals.
She was the first human to make contact with the four guardians of the world and receive the four original elemental crystals within her body.
Her ambition was to unite all the species and bring peace to the world. Despite her efforts, Arina failed to reunite them all.
When all hope was lost, Arina lifted her home city into the air, away from danger, using her powers combined with advanced technology.
Arina announced that only those with pure hearts would be allowed to live in the city, which would later be known as Pall City.
After her death and the separation, the world fell into chaos, and the human species began to form clans and establish territories.
This led to more conflict among them, ultimately ending in an all-out civil war.
The Great Clan War began in the year 1808 (B.W.) and ended in 1818 (B.W.).
The Wind Clan became the superior rulers of the world and reset the timeline to year 0 (A.W.), after the war.
The war and the actions of the Wind Clan left severe damage, making Stage One an unpleasant place to live.
Stage One is beneath the Dead Sea, and the people who live there have never seen the real world.
The system created by the V Clan controls artificial weather and conditions, ensuring that the people in Stage One never have to leave that place.
The only way for them to leave is by winning the test. That's why people will do anything to win.
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Among the crowd of participants gathered at the large arena, where the first phase had been held and where phase two would soon be announced, May spotted Kai walking toward her.
"Hello, Kai."
"Hi, May."
"Where is Zeru?"
"He wasn't home when I woke up this morning, so I thought he had left for the arena."
May looked at Kai and noticed a bit of concern on his face.
"Has something happened between you two?"
"No... no. Don't worry, nothing happened between us. Zeru is just frustrated with how things played out in the first phase."
The arena grew more crowded as the time for the second phase to begin drew closer.
Kai and May started to worry because they couldn't see Zeru anywhere in the crowd.
"Where is Zeru? The second phase is about to start any minute now."
"I'll look for him, May. Stay here, okay?"
Kai suddenly heard a voice behind him, which startled him.
"Don't waste your breath; I'm here now."
Zeru was covered in sweat and dirt, his clothes ripped and worn.
"What happened to you, Zeru?"
May walked up to Zeru, trying to get an answer from him, but he turned away from both her and Kai.
"Nothing happened, so let's focus on what's ahead."
The entire arena fell silent when the clan leaders arrived, and the participants wondered what the next phase would be.
The clan leaders started to explain what the second phase was about.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the next phase of this year's test."
"In this phase, the entire Stage One will be the arena."
Out of nowhere, participants in the crowd began shouting.
"What do you mean, the entire Stage One?"
"How will you monitor us?"
"Does that mean some participants will have a home field advantage?"
The Earth Clan leader stepped forward and raised his hand to calm the crowd.
"Let us explain this, so listen carefully."
"As we mentioned before, the entire Stage One will serve as the arena."
"And yes, some participants will have a home-field advantage."
"That's why teamwork will play a big role in succeeding."
Everything you do will be broadcast, and each time a team wins, we will notify you through the big screens all over Stage One.
In order to secure a position, your team must find a black sphere that's somewhere in Stage One.
The vice leader of the Magma Clan stepped forward and continued explaining the rules.
"There are 10 black spheres, and that means only 10 teams will move on."
"Each sphere holds 9,999 points, which will be divided equally among the team members—3,333 points each."
"If you manage to find a sphere first, you are allowed to absorb all the points; there are no restrictions against it."
"To locate the sphere, we've equipped your band watches with a tracker that can detect its signal."
"The reader will not tell you exactly where the sphere is, instead it will only notify you when you are in the area."
"In order to win, all the members in the team must touch the sphere simultaneously."
"Each team will also have a number, which will be announced when your team finds a sphere and wins."
"The rules are the same: participants are not allowed to kill each other, but may use any necessary methods to gain an advantage over their opponents."
"With that said, let the second phase begin now."
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UNIFIED W
FantasyIn this world where people have crystal powers, fate chose Kai to once again reunite the seven clans, who are in a constant civil war with each other for centuries. Although Kai were chosen, his path is full of despair and pain, but a voice keeps te...
