In the three days leading up to the Martial Gathering, participants frequently tested their capabilities against one another at the military base. It was a very lively environment, and everyone there was confident in their own strength.
But per the rules, no fights were allowed, so they could only use other methods, like measurement of energy manipulation, raw strength against targets, and such things.
Rean wondered if they should use their chance to also start making a name for themselves in these small localized competitions, but Roan refused the idea. In the end, only the other participants would pay attention to those things. Besides, the powerful ones wouldn't show their hand, so it was meaningless.
Finally, the waiting was over, and the gathering started.
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