Chapter 701
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Chapter 701: The King-Grade Soul
In a quiet corner of the palace hall, a group of disciples from Yutian Palace were busy pushing three old, weathered stone tables into position from the side.
These square tables, about half a zhang in length, were set at waist height and positioned in front of and behind the three Deputy Palace Masters.
Afterward, several disciples of Yutian Palace bowed respectfully before stepping aside.
Each of the three Deputy Palace Masters then placed a small square stone, roughly the size of an infant, on the stone tables in front of them.
Though it was called a square stone, it was pure white, similar to jade, and sparkling with a crystalline clarity. Its surface was adorned with intricate symbols that seemed to shimmer with life.
A gentle and almost intangible aura radiated from the stone, evoking a sense that even one’s soul might be stirred, bringing a deep feeling of tranquility and pleasure.
“This is the Soul Measuring Heavenly Crystal. When it’s time for the test, ensure that you relax both your body and mind. Do not resist. This testing method will not harm you in the slightest. It simply evaluates the quality of your soul.”
Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding spoke first to the young disciple of the Tianxuan Sect before him, instructing, “Step forward by three paces and announce your name, age, and sect. Do not interrupt anyone else after that!”
Upon hearing these words, the young Tianxuan Sect disciple moved forward with a mix of nervousness and excitement in his eyes. He confidently took three large steps and bowed respectfully to Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding, stating, “I am Zhao Chuannan, a disciple of Tianxuan Sect, twenty years old. It is an honor to meet you, Palace Master!”
“Alright, let’s begin the test!”
Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding nodded, his eyes warm as he began forming magical hand seals. His robes fluttered slightly as his body radiated energy.
On the side, Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu also began to form hand seals, standing before a young disciple from Tianxuan Sect.
As Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu completed his final hand seal, a brilliant glow enveloped his hand and made contact with the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone in front of him.
“Splash…”
The Soul Measuring Yuan Stone suddenly began to emit a soft glow. The light grew more intense, glowing brightly and almost dazzling, as the runes on its surface pulsed with mysterious energy.
Eventually, a brilliant flash of light erupted, accompanied by energy fluctuations. The light surrounded the young man, creating the illusion of a radiant curtain descending on him.
This curtain of light surrounded the young man like a cocoon, enveloping him completely.
The intense brilliance made it impossible for the young man to look directly at it, causing him to squint.
“Boom!”
At the same time, in front of Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding, Zhao Chuannan was similarly bathed in the same cocoon of light.
A faint, winding light flowed into Zhao Chuannan’s forehead.
As this shimmering light entered his forehead, an invisible ripple of movement spread across his brow, creating a soulful vibration.
Then, on the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone, a brilliant arc flickered as though it contained the essence of lightning and thunder.
Above the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone, two glowing halos appeared, resembling moons, while five arcs of light shimmered across the surface.
Seeing the two glowing halos and five arcs of light, Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding nodded and said, “Zhao Chuannan, a Rank 2 Intermediate Artifact Refiner, with a King Grade soul level. You’ve passed the test. Please step forward, make a blood oath, and engrave the Yutian Palace emblem on yourself.”
As Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding’s words echoed through the hall, a disciple from Yutian Palace began recording the results of the examination.
The light on the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone began to fade and returned to its calm state.
“Thank you, Palace Master Yun Ding,” Zhao Chuannan said, his voice filled with gratitude.
Zhao Chuannan opened his eyes, his expression full of joy. It was rare for an alchemist to pass the Yutian Palace test, and even rarer to possess a King Grade soul like his. Overwhelmed, he eagerly approached to have the Yutian Palace emblem engraved.
In Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding’s hands, a bronze emblem appeared. It had two corners, and he began to engrave the emblem for Zhao Chuannan.
“A King Grade soul, well done, well done.”
Upon hearing Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding’s praise, Elder Jian Wannian from Tianxuan Sect couldn’t suppress a faint smile. The power of a King Grade soul was indeed remarkable.
“Wu Yu, a highly skilled second-rank alchemist with a noble and potent soul, has passed the examination,” Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu’s soft voice could be heard from the side.
The young man’s face broke into a wide smile, his joy palpable.
Watching these two pass the examination, both possessing King Grade souls, many of the younger disciples couldn’t help but feel envious.
“A second-rank high-level alchemist with a King Grade soul—truly impressive,” Elder Jian Wannian said with pride, a smile lighting his face.
“Second-rank Weaponsmith, Alchemist, Intermediate, High-Level, King Grade soul…”
Su Yi privately thought to himself, feeling a bit confused. He couldn’t fully grasp the significance.
“Just observe for now. Later, you can ask me all your questions. I will explain,” Xi Wuqing’s voice whispered in Su Yi’s ear, sensing his confusion.
“Just ordinary?” Su Yi glanced skeptically at Xi Wuqing. Clearly, Xi had high standards. Looking at Jian Wannian’s expression, it was clear that he valued a King Grade soul.
“Step forward for the test, please. State your name and age so we can gauge your level,” came the voice of Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, signaling the beginning of the Soul Tamer test.
“Liu Xiaohu, from Tianxuan Sect, twenty years old.”
The young man in line, confidently dressed in his robe, stepped forward toward Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan.
“Alright, let’s begin the testing now. Relax; the test will not harm you,” Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan said as he began to form his hand seals. Similar to the tests for alchemists and craftsmen, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone before him began to radiate light, growing brighter and more intense. Eventually, it enveloped Liu Xiaohu like a cocoon.
Under the blinding light, Liu Xiaohu’s eyes closed gently, and a subtle movement rippled at the center of his forehead.
In that moment, Jian Wannian’s gaze sharpened as he watched Liu Xiaohu intently, showing signs of expectation and slight nervousness.
Bai Mingshan and Elder Suyun exchanged knowing looks.
After all, Soul Tamers attracted more attention than alchemists or craftsmen due to their unique abilities.
In front of Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone began to emit an increasingly brilliant light. Even the stone seemed to vibrate slightly, flashing with electric arcs, as though thunder and lightning were trapped within.
Finally, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone revealed three crescent-shaped glows, and six intense arcs of electric light flared brightly.
“Roarrrr…”
Faint roars of beasts echoed from the stone, accompanied by a surge of energy that resonated through the hall, causing quite a stir.
