Chapter 172: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind

The jagged, blood-red spirit-stone cliff offered a commanding view of the desolate, silver-skied pocket realm. But before Lin Yuan could fully take in the feel of the Void Ascension Battlefield, the air directly in front of him shimmered.

With a soft hum, a massive, translucent golden panel materialized, hovering at eye level. It was a projection of the realm's tracking array, directly tied to the faint Dao Token pulsing above his collarbone.

Lin Yuan's deep purple eyes swept across the glowing panel.

It was a comprehensive ranking list displaying every cultivator currently inside the realm. At the very top, a counter showed the total number of participants.

470 Participants.