Meanwhile, the prodigies from minor families discussed countermeasures among themselves. They were acutely aware of the gap between their own strength and that of the major families, yet they were unwilling to easily cast aside this hard-won opportunity, racking their brains to figure out how to forge miracles under these brutal rules.
For a time, the atmosphere within the venue was heavy and tense yet brimming with soaring fighting spirit. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the sacred moment when the Pride Assembly would officially commence. A oppressive atmosphere hung heavily over the entire arena, thick enough to wring out beads of moisture.
The prodigies from the various families and sects silently adjusted their states within this heavy atmosphere. Some closed their eyes tightly, immersing themselves in regulating their internal energy; others secretly channeled their power, their auras faintly fluctuating around them.
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