As the citywide stage of the Void Cup began, the hunters returned to the real world, and the dimensional world grew silent once more. Rays of shining green light shot out of the fountain in the central plaza of Ning, heralding the arrival of hundreds of airships. The gathered hunters made way for the new arrivals.

"Is the military handling the Void Cup again?"

"Who else do you think could handle this crowd?"

The hunters chatted away as they watched the airships land.

Military personnel from the world federation and Chinese government stepped out of the airships. The first one down was a sparkling, white-robed elder, his body seemingly glowing from within and releasing holy light. His demeanor was calm and placid, and his beard white and wispy with age. He seemed like a sage from a bygone era.

"Is this the world federation's Elder Bai?"

"Yes, apparently, he's the host for the...