He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact-Chapter 480. Eve of the conference

That night, the beach suffered from hearing strange sounds.

If the beach had ears, perhaps it would have thought that it was hearing haunted sounds.

After the couple spent some quality time together after that, Arrie returned to her team to prepare for the competition. Kailen also returned to his hotel, where the Astral Empire team were currently staying.

Finally, the day for the competition arrived.

Kailen and company had finally arrived at the Titanium Great Stadium.

It was located on an island not far from the headquarters of the Titanium Research Institute.

Making use of a teleportation gate, Kailen and company had arrived at the stadium.

The more people filled the stadium, it was as if the size remained the same, but at the same time, it was strangely able to accommodate them.

Various influential figures from various empires arrived, seated at the VIP areas. This competition occurred every 200 years. It was only natural that they came to witness it.

"That's the head of the Alchemy Association from the Arman Empire, a rank 3 alchemist. Rumors say that his purity level is very high."

"That's the runesmith head from the Kazuka Empire. He's actually a rank 2 runesmith."

"The Astral Empire managed to come?"

"After the crushing defeat from 200 years ago, I thought they would not show up."

"Those are the heads of the Runesmith Association and the Alchemy Association from the Astral Empire.

Can they manage to redeem themselves this time?"

"I heard they kept whoever is representing them a secret."

"Look, that's the Pope."

Someone pointed toward one area of the VIP region.

"The Pope?"

"Yeah, the head of the church and the leader of the Vatican Empire."

"He came?"

"Yeah, it's only natural.

Since the Vatican Empire is hosting the conference, he has to be a good host. It's only civil he shows up, right?"

As these conversations were ongoing, the head of the Secondary Carrier Alliance of the Vatican Empire, a female from the machine race, hovered slowly to the center of the stadium.

She introduced the dignitaries present, after which the crowd cheered in respect.

After that, the runesmith contestants from across the various empires made an appearance in various sections of the stadium.

The others from the various Secondary Carrier professions were given special seats in the stadium to watch the competition.

"That's runesmith Henry Crudes from the Tian Xu Empire Academy."

"Yeah. He's the one who overwhelmed the Astral Empire runesmith contestants from the last competition 200 years ago."

"There are even rumors that he's now a rank 1 runesmith."

"Then why did they allow him to participate?"

"I thought only rank 0 runesmiths were allowed?"

"Those were just rumors."

"Then, whoever the Astral Empire is bringing this time, I don't think they will stand a chance against him."

Several eyes traced a beautiful tall young lady with a refined appearance. She had a very proud look in her eyes.

"That's Stephanie Gigs, the runesmith from the Cornelius Empire. A rank 1 runesmith. She's one of the prodigy runesmiths of the Cornelius Empire Academy. I heard she has a rune skill proficiency of 88 percent."

"Rune skill proficiency of 88 percent? That's insane!"

"Where did they find this kind of monster?"

The head of the Runesmith Association of the Cornelius Empire stroked his goatee in satisfaction. This was his disciple. He was very confident that his disciple would crush the runesmiths.

However, the head of the Runesmith Association from the Tian Xu Empire scoffed. It was obvious that he was confident in his disciple.

Old Ha and Li smirked lightly. These guys didn't know what was coming for them.

The crowd continued their discussions.

"Who the hell is this guy?"

"I don't know him. But he's representing the Vatican Empire."

"He has an extraordinary bearing. The Vatican Empire does not want to be crushed again like the last time as the host of the conference."

"Yeah, this fellow is definitely not ordinary."

"I know him. He's from the Vatican Empire Academy. He's a runesmith rumored to have a very high rune skill proficiency. Also, he's a rank 1 runesmith."

"Yeah. I heard he was not going to participate in the conference. His name is Chris Sung."

"Turns out they were trying to hide their trump card."

"Yeah, I heard this guy is on another level."

"Hopefully, he manages to give us a surprise."

The head of the Runesmith Association from the Vatican Empire revealed a confident grin.

Even the Pope nodded lightly.

Old Ha and Li noted that the Vatican Empire was very confident in this fellow. For him to earn the approval of the Pope.

None of the higher-ups of the Secondary Carrier Alliance from the various empires seated at the VIP lounge spoke to each other.

It was not because of hatred. Everyone was silently gloating at the other, confident in their contestants, expectant of the other's crushing defeat.

This was a competition after all.

They didn't bicker, just silent gloating.

After that the runesmith

representatives from the Arman Empire and Uzumaki Empire made their appearances too, sparking a wave of conversations.

Just then, someone made an appearance.

The audience were slightly confused.

Who was this?

Smooth dark hair, pale skin, mysterious dark eyes, and a tall athletic build.

This was definitely the representative from the Astral Empire.

Who was this guy?

Suddenly, one of the youngsters from the Tian Xu Empire Academy recognized him.

"That's Kailen Darkhaven!"

"What? I thought he was not participating?"

"Yeah, the Astral Empire remained silent on providing the name of their participant, from what a senior in the Runesmith Association told me."

"I heard this guy has a rune skill proficiency of 99 percent!"

"Pffft… do you actually believe that? It's just a lie."

"Also, he's just a rank 0 runesmith. There's no way the Astral Empire stands any chance this time too."

"Kailen Darkhaven is a rank 3 beginner-stage galactic-level lifeform, and a rank 1 Black Flask. Also, according to official news of the Secondary Carrier Alliance, he just became a rank 1 runesmith. As for his rune skill proficiency, it's classified?"

Someone read from a hologram after searching on Kailen.

"Classified? What does that even mean?"

"Anyway, we will only see what he's made of during the competition."

"Yeah."

The other higher-ups from the other empires in the VIP region couldn't help but stare at Old Ha, Li, and Rin, surprised.

What was the Astral Empire trying to pull off?