The shuttle landed smoothly on the central plaza of the "Arctic Crown."
The cabin door opened, and the competing students from Qiming First High School filed out under the guidance of Master Gu Yue.
The moment they stepped out of the shuttle, an air of solemn dignity washed over them.
The "Arctic Crown" was not a single building, but a massive, magnificent complex constructed from a special pure-white alloy and translucent crystals.
Its main structure was a colossal arena resembling a circular mountain range. The outer walls were carved with reliefs depicting countless famous battles from the Empire's history, from the ancient wars that unified Terra to the innumerable epic deeds of heroes during the "Great Crusade."
The arena's dome was a completely transparent Energy Shield. It not only isolated the interior from the harsh environment of the cosmos but also gently channeled the light from the Qimingxing Star System's primary star, bathing the entire arena in a hallowed glow.
