Chapter 704
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Chapter 704: The Half-Step Heavenly Grade!
“Rumble rumble…”
The Soul Measuring Yuan Stone shook violently, as though it might crack under the immense power of the soul.
Li Qingwei stood at the center, her robes fluttering, her hair flowing freely, as a radiant aura surrounded her, making her resemble a Holy Maiden. A soul storm surged like a hurricane, spreading and creating a profound impact, shaking the grand hall.
In an instant, the entire Yutian Palace trembled, resonating with a deep rumble.
At that moment, the people in the inspection hall were stunned to realize that their vital energy had been blocked. The souls within their minds pulsed, and from the deepest parts of their being, a wave of absolute reverence surged. They could not help but feel an intense desire to worship the young figure brimming with vitality.
This reverence was born from the soul, as they faced the Soul King.
“Boom, boom!”
In the hall, several young disciples suddenly felt their legs weaken, and they collapsed to the ground, pale and wide-eyed, their expressions filled with awe and reverence.
Su Yi’s eyes quivered. At this moment, under the pressure of the soul’s aura, the soul within his mind also began to stir. The Heavenly Yuan Demonic Soul rippled, as though it were being drawn by an invisible force, making it surge and fluctuate.
The frightening commotion was breathtaking, but it lasted only a short while before it ceased, gradually fading into a profound stillness.
A gentle stir of the soul rushed back into Li Qingwei’s heart.
The commotion within Central Region City had lasted longer and grown more intense compared to the earlier disturbance caused by Gong Qianxing.
“What’s happening again?”
The wind blew, clearing the clouds, and many people in Central Region City gazed curiously, uncertain of what had just occurred.
Inside the testing hall, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone had settled.
However, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan, Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding, and Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu still couldn’t contain their astonishment.
Li Qingwei’s star-like eyes opened. Her loose hair added to her extraordinary charm. She politely bowed to Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan and inquired,
“May I ask how my test results turned out?”
Upon hearing this, Elder Suyun, Bai Mingshan, Jian Wannian, and the others all focused their attention on Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan.
Although they had already sensed the commotion and had an inkling of the outcome, they were still waiting for the official test results.
“Initial Level Soul Tamer of Heavenly Grade three, a soul almost reaching Heavenly Grade!”
With everyone watching, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan took a deep breath, his face filled with astonishment as he spoke the test results.
“Huff…”
When Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan’s words rang out, gasps of amazement filled the hall. Bai Mingshan, Jian Wannian, and the others all widened their eyes, left speechless, their expressions shifting dramatically!
“Halfway to Heavenly Grade!” Xi Wuqing exclaimed, his voice trembling with disbelief.
Gong Qianxing’s face, which had always been solemn, subtly changed.
Halfway to Heavenly Grade—it was already a level approaching Heavenly Grade. His own Quasi Heavenly Grade, in comparison, was merely on the verge of that level. Clearly, Li Qingwei’s soul had the edge.
Zhao Chuannan’s expression soured. He had always believed that, aside from Gong Qianxing, he had the greatest talent and aptitude. He never expected Li Qingwei from Qingyun Sect to possess such a formidable soul.
“Thank you, Palace Master Guan Lan, for your assistance.”
With a semi-step Heavenly Grade soul, Li Qingwei nodded slightly, her face devoid of much joy. It seemed that she wasn’t fully satisfied yet. Her true goal was a Heavenly Grade soul.
“You’re welcome. Now, let’s prepare to engrave the emblem.”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan smiled warmly. “With such exceptional soul talent at the semi-step Heavenly Grade, it is almost certain that, given time, you will surpass others. It is fortunate to witness such gifted souls today.”
Li Qingwei nodded and moved forward to engrave the emblem.
“Congratulations, Elder Suyun.”
Jian Wannian congratulated Elder Suyun, but internally, he was filled with jealousy. He had thought that Gong Qianxing had the strongest soul talent in this soul test, but to his surprise, Li Qingwei surpassed him.
“Congratulations, Elder Suyun, on Qingyun Sect gaining such a disciple.”
Bai Mingshan also offered his congratulations, but deep within, he felt a sense of frustration.
While the Tianxuan Sect had detected a Quasi Heavenly Grade soul, the Qingyun Sect had now found a Half-Step Heavenly Grade soul. This made him feel slightly disheartened, unable to hold his head up high.
“You two elders are being too polite. The Tianxuan Sect and the Divine Sword School also have many talented individuals. I believe the upcoming Saint Martial Assembly will be particularly lively,” Elder Suyun remarked with a smile. Although a Half-Step Heavenly Grade soul is not yet a true Heavenly Grade, it was still an extraordinary sight.
A true Heavenly Grade soul—how long would it take for one to appear? Souls of such caliber were almost only spoken of in legends.
It was said that a true Heavenly Grade soul was destined to become an immensely powerful cultivator. If a Soul Tamer possessed a Heavenly Grade soul, they would, in time, be able to dominate the world and reach the pinnacle of power.
“I believe the Qingyun Sect will shine brightly at this Saint Martial Assembly!” Jian Wannian spoke with a slightly bitter tone. Li Qingwei, with her Heavenly Grade soul and third-grade initial stage, was undoubtedly powerful.
“The Tianxuan Sect is also strong, with talented individuals emerging one after another. At the Saint Martial Assembly, it will certainly draw attention from all directions,” Elder Suyun replied sincerely. Though she understood Li Qingwei’s strength, she knew her soul was only at the half-step Heavenly Grade level.
However, soul level doesn’t always equate to combat power. Even with Gong Qianxing from the Tianxuan Sect, also a third-grade initial stage Soul Tamer, the true extent of their combat strength remained uncertain. Additionally, other forces might also showcase extraordinary individuals.
With the pleasantries exchanged, Li Qingwei’s emblem was finally engraved. After gracefully bowing, she stepped down from the testing platform. The emblem on her shoulder gleamed with a radiant golden hue, shaped like a triangle with six dazzling lightning bolts inside. A faint seventh lightning bolt seemed on the verge of materializing, more defined than the seventh within Xi Wuqing’s emblem.
“Half-step Heavenly Grade soul!”
Looking at Li Qingwei, many disciples present were filled with admiration and awe. They were deeply moved by her presence, knowing she was someone they aspired to become, but had yet to reach.
“Martial Sister Qingwei, you are truly the most skilled!” A joyful young girl of around fourteen or fifteen from the alchemist testing team beamed with pride, her head held high, feeling delighted for her senior martial sister.
Li Qingwei glanced to the side, offering a gentle smile. As she passed by Su Yi, she smiled and nodded gracefully. Her eyes sparkled like stars, shining brightly without the slightest hint of arrogance.
Su Yi also nodded. However, at this moment, he felt inexplicably nervous inside.
The results of the tests for the people ahead of him seemed increasingly impressive. After all, Su Yi was still young at heart. If his own test results were unsatisfactory, it might be somewhat embarrassing, right?
“Let’s move on to the next one!”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan took a deep breath, collecting himself. He managed to mask his emotions and proceeded to test the next participant.
On the side, Deputy Palace Master Yun Ding and Deputy Palace Master Yan Lu waited expectantly, perhaps taking a brief moment to avoid any further interruptions.
Their previous tests had already been interrupted twice.
“Is it my turn now?”
Su Yi steadied his breathing, calmed his mind, and walked forward with determination.
