"However, do not celebrate too early."
Elder Qing’s next words poured cold water over many people’s burning excitement.
"I said that this Genius Training Camp was originally meant for geniuses from the 1st level to the 3rd level of Spirit Manifestation Realm."
"Because of that, the competitors you will face next will not be fellow Heavenly Core Realm cultivators, but geniuses who have long since advanced into the Spirit Manifestation Realm."
"Compared to you, their talent may not be inferior, and their strength will clearly be superior. To be honest, if you cannot break through to the Spirit Manifestation Realm within three months, you reserve members will have absolutely no hope of passing the trial."
"And even if you do break through to the Spirit Manifestation Realm, among the fifty-two of you, no more than five will be able to become official members."
Elder Qing’s words instantly stunned those cultivators who had still been feeling complacent. Their expressions quickly turned bitter.
Selecting fewer than five people out of fifty-two meant the success rate would be less than one-tenth.
Only those geniuses ranked from twentieth to thirtieth probably had some chance. For those ranked even lower, hope was extremely slim.
Elder Qing ignored their miserable expressions and continued.
"The contestants ranked from eleventh to twentieth in this Heaven’s Chosen Assembly will each receive three hundred thousand Source Stones and one middle-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact."
"In addition, the ten of you can directly obtain the status of ordinary members of the Genius Training Camp. However, if your performance in the training camp is unsatisfactory, you may still be eliminated at any time."
Hearing this, those ten contestants sighed in relief one after another.
As long as they could enter the Genius Training Camp, none of them considered the possibility of being eliminated after getting in.
After all, those who could enter the top twenty of this Heaven’s Chosen Assembly were considered super geniuses of the younger generation. They all had full confidence in themselves.
"Fourth to tenth place will be rewarded with three hundred thousand Source Stones and one high-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact."
Elder Qing continued, "The seven of you will directly hold the status of elite members of the Genius Training Camp. The resources and treatment you enjoy will be one level higher than ordinary members. Of course, since ordinary members can be eliminated, elite members can also be displaced by ordinary members."
Luo Zhenting and the other six nodded one after another, their expressions equally solemn.
From this moment onward, their competitors were no longer merely the people beside them.
Instead, they would have to compete with many more geniuses who had already reached the Spirit Manifestation Realm.
This would be a significant challenge for all of them.
"As for first to third place..."
Elder Qing paused for a moment. His gaze lingered on Li Yun and the other two before he continued speaking.
"Your rewards are one million Source Stones each and one top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact."
Whoosh!
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue became restless.
The gazes directed at Li Yun and the other two were filled with jealousy and envy. Many people looked as if their eyes were burning with fire, and they seemed desperate to rob the three of them.
One million Source Stones was a massive fortune even for Spirit Manifestation Realm cultivators and even for experts above the 7th level of Spirit Manifestation Realm. It was enough to drive countless cultivators mad.
And a top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact was something that could be sought but rarely obtained.
Low-grade, middle-grade, and high-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifacts were also precious, but they were not exactly scarce.
However, once a spiritual artifact reached the top-grade Sacred Rank level, its quantity dropped sharply.
Even some 9th level Spirit Manifestation Realm experts would find it difficult to possess a top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact if they did not have a powerful background or some special opportunity.
It could be said that a top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact was enough to make many 9th level Spirit Manifestation Realm experts fight desperately over it.
"However, given that your current cultivation is still insufficient, these top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifacts will not be issued for the time being. Only when you possess enough strength will these top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifacts be handed over to you."
Fortunately, Elder Qing’s next sentence eased the tension in the air.
Even Li Yun and the other two breathed a slight sigh of relief, and their moods relaxed.
To be honest, if Elder Qing truly handed them the top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifacts right now, it would not be an opportunity for them. It would be a massive disaster.
An ordinary man may be innocent, but possessing a precious treasure invites guilt.
The value of a top-grade Sacred Rank spiritual artifact was simply too high. Even 9th level Spirit Manifestation Realm experts would be tempted.
Although they all came from the Five Supreme Factions, there were always bold cultivators in this world who would attack them without hesitation, regardless of the Five Supreme Factions behind them.
If that happened, Elder Qing would not be helping them by giving out the treasures early.
He would be harming them.
"In addition, the three of you will enjoy the status of core members of the Genius Training Camp."
Elder Qing continued, "The Genius Training Camp will offer the best treatment in the Northern Territory, and core members will enjoy the absolute highest treatment within the Genius Training Camp."
"I might as well tell you that this batch of the Genius Training Camp will have around eight hundred people. Among them, there will be no more than twenty core members."
"Thank you, Senior."
Li Yun and the other two spoke in unison.
They knew very clearly that under normal circumstances, these core member positions would definitely have been selected from those geniuses who had already reached the Spirit Manifestation Realm. It would never have been their turn.
Of course, because of this, the pressure they would face would be even greater.
If they could not demonstrate enough talent and strength, then even if they became core members, they likely would not be able to win the respect of others.
"As for you, Li Yun..."
Finally, Elder Qing’s gaze landed on Li Yun.
A gentle smile appeared on his face, and he suddenly spoke in a voice that only Li Yun could hear.
"If I am not mistaken, the Sword Control Art you cultivate comes from the legacy of Lord Azure Emperor, right?"
"This..."
Li Yun was stunned for a moment.
"I do not know."

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