Even though these individuals are the elites from various countries, they too have moments of setbacks.

They all compete fiercely, striving to develop an entirely new Pet Beast.

However, these Pet Beasts have been studied repeatedly for many years, so discovering a brand new Evolutionary Path is naturally not an easy feat.

Therefore, after half a month of research, the more anxious they became; yet, it was some contestants who felt their chances were slim who, by making small-scale modifications using conventional breeding methods, managed to successfully evolve their Pet Beasts, thereby securing high scores and advancing to the third round.

Among the eliminated contestants was Ai Dongfang, who previously had high hopes in Flame Country and was hailed as the young Su Qingxian.

He could be said to be the new generation of researchers in the Imperial Capital, having developed numerous new Evolutionary Paths for Pet Beasts. Originally, Ai Dongfang was a senior student who had participated in the Global Researcher Competition and achieved impressive results.

Logically, he should not participate again.

However, Principal Mage went against all opposition and insisted on including Ai Dongfang in the contestant list.

His hair was disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot. After seeing his wristband fall off, he walked out of the laboratory in despair.

Ai Dongfang seemed to have fallen into self-isolation, walking around in a daze like a zombie.

Even when Principal Mage called him from behind, he couldn't hear.

Completely immersed in his failure, he kept muttering, "What's wrong, why like this."

He brushed past Principal Mage.

"It seems the blow to this child is too great."

Principal Mage watched his retreating figure with deep concern.

She immediately chased after him.

If it was revealed to Ai Dongfang that Ye Bai had developed two brand new Evolutionary Paths, no one knew if he would be able to withstand the blow and faint on the spot.

It must be known that Ai Dongfang was a proud individual, having repeatedly won the research specialty scholar award at Imperial University. He prided himself on being no less skilled in research than Academician Su Qingxian.

Given time, he was confident he could surpass Academician Su Qingxian.

The more talented someone is, the easier it is for them to get stuck in a dilemma.

If Ai Dongfang could overcome the hurdle in his heart on his own, there would naturally be no problem.

However, Principal Mage thought that Ai Dongfang wouldn't be able to come out of it so quickly.

Quickly, two Beast Cards were sent back, and the judges had already given their scores.

Dr. Jubino looked at the related detection data of the Ice and Fire Rock with a face full of surprise.

Within the body of the Ice and Fire Rock, the Ice and Fire Energy had reached a strange balance.

This was what shocked Dr. Jubino.

He had never seen a Pet Beast where ice and fire could coexist peacefully, especially when this Pet Beast was the evolved form of the Blast Stone, known for explosions.

"Ye Bai is really remarkable; everyone underestimated him."

"Indeed, not a single step was wasted."

Dr. Jubino decided to have a conversation with Ye Bai after he finished the third-round evaluation.

He wanted to see if Ye Bai could stay at New Covenant University, since, in international rankings, New Covenant University and Imperial University were about the same.

However, Ye Bai would get more resources at New Covenant University.

If Ye Bai was unwilling, Dr. Jubino planned to take a second-best approach by acquiring the method to evolve the Blast Stone into the Ice and Fire Rock.

As long as Ye Bai didn't ask for an exorbitant price, Dr. Jubino would agree without hesitation.

Ye Bai temporarily contracted with the Ice and Fire Rock and the Life Rose through his wristband.

The wristband seemed like a Pet Beast Space, temporarily opening some space inside, along with provisions and fresh water.

As Ye Bai expected, the third round of evaluation should not be held here; it's most likely a survival challenge on an isolated island.

"Will all contestants who passed the second-round evaluation please gather at the main square immediately."

"We will announce the rules for the third round at the main square."

Contestants advancing to the third round slowly emerged from the laboratories.

They all wore confident smiles and carefully concealed their Beast Cards, preventing others from discovering what Pet Beasts they had.

The contestants remaining in the laboratory naturally wouldn't know that Ye Bai researched two brand new Evolutionary Paths, directly overshadowing all other contestants.

To avoid affecting the contestants, the laboratory was made of an absolutely soundproof material, so, except for the host who could transmit sound into the lab via broadcasting, contestants didn't know what was happening outside while in the lab.

Moreover, once they left the laboratory, they were immediately led to the square by staff, and naturally had no chance to gather more information.

So, when contestants gathered at the square, all they knew was that they passed the second round.

Contestants gathered in small groups of twos and threes, forming little teams.

Where there are people, there will naturally be cliques.

Ye Bai also noticed the few contestants from Flame Country, but since he wasn't familiar with them, they all regarded Ye Bai warily, as if letting Ye Bai join them would give him an unfair advantage.

Aware, he wisely stood his ground, observing the big screen in the square.

At this moment, the somewhat flashy host, clad in a red suit, walked up to the stage.

The judges seemed to have already left.

"Good day, contestants."

"I would like to first congratulate you all on advancing to the third round."

"You are all powerful researchers."

"However, what you've developed must withstand the test of the outside world."

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