On the high platform.
The figure of the Tribulation Realm expert had fully solidified.
He was tall and stood ramrod straight, clad in deep cyan robes that appeared simple at first glance but, upon closer inspection, seemed to have a Star River flowing within them.
His features were quite youthful, with resolute lines.
Yet, his deep eyes held a wisdom and majesty that seemed to have been forged over hundreds of millions of years.
Simply by standing there, he seemed to be the very center of the entire space.
"Everyone." A calm, clear voice echoed deep within the minds of every contestant.
"My name is 'Cyan Nether,' and I am the host for the second stage of the Cosmic Peak Genius Battle finals."
His gaze slowly swept across the ten thousand contestants below, all of whom were holding their breath in rapt attention, as he calmly announced:
