The academic portion of the exchange began right after the third day of tournament matches.
Both sides crossed through the massive wormhole into Willith's universe for an extended series of Dao talks, knowledge-sharing sessions, and public demonstrations. The events were held in a vast open hall specially prepared for the occasion. The hall was enormous, with tall pillars of smooth white stone rising toward a high, arched ceiling that seemed to blend into the sky. Soft natural light filtered down gently, and the floor was made of polished crystal that reflected the energy of everyone present. Comfortable seating platforms and meditation cushions were arranged in wide concentric circles around a simple raised stone platform in the center where speakers would stand.
