The Golden Ranking continued to scroll downward, revealing one name after another.
The names of chosen geniuses from powerful Star Domains, super-factions, and ancient lineages shone with dazzling brilliance.
Each new entry was met with either cheers or dismay from specific regions.
Finally, when the Golden Ranking reached the 354th spot—
354th: Barton (Alka Empire)
"Barton! It's Blood Slaughter Barton!!" The section for the Alka Empire erupted once more.
Although they had expected it, the moment they saw Barton's name appear, truly and clearly, on the top-one-thousand list,
all their pent-up anticipation and pride erupted completely.
"Barton made it in, too!"
"Number 354! This is incredible!"
"Heaven bless the Alka Empire! Twelve full tournaments! It's been twelve tournaments! Someone from our Alka Empire has finally stepped into the hallowed halls of the Cosmic Genius Tournament's top one thousand again! And not just that…"
