One by one, young cultivators stepped forward, clenched their fists, and struck the glowing pillar with everything they had.
The pillar flashed again and again, mostly bright white, which meant... they were just a step away from the Saturation Stage.
Or in another case... a really bright white meant they have reached it, but have not yet started creating a Mana Seed to have a pale blue color.
"All of you are quite good already at this stage, being so young, but still, it was not enough for the Revalis Clan competition!"
A few participants lowered their heads in frustration and stepped away.
Then the announcer continued as he called the next contestant. "Next! Rovric Revalis!"
Rovric stepped forward slowly, grinning confidently as he drew out his sword.
"Finally... It's my time to shine."
He began to coat his sword with flame, making some of the younger cultivators flinch.
"He's already using his trait?"
"Wait... that means..."
