Chapter 705
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Chapter 705: Overestimating One’s Abilities!
“Hehe…”
As Su Yi approached, Jian Wannian, who had been feeling increasingly irritated, subtly raised an eyebrow and let out a smirk.
The presence of such a young boy irked him greatly, yet, surprisingly, this boy was attempting to become a Soul Tamer. However, with two exceptionally talented Soul Tamers ahead of him in the test, it seemed there would come a moment when the young boy would inevitably feel embarrassed.
“Hmph!”
Zhao Chuannan made a soft, disdainful noise from his throat. Although he had lost the spotlight, there was no way this young boy could compare to him. That arrogant child would soon embarrass himself.
“Don’t worry, did you ever belong to a mountain gate? How old are you now, so we can properly assess your soul’s quality?”
As Su Yi stepped forward and took his place on the testing platform, Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan smiled gently, her voice soft, almost as if she feared that the impressive performances of the two Soul Tamers before him might add undue pressure on Su Yi and affect his test.
“Master Yi Su from the Overlord Sect, greeting the elder. I am a young man of sixteen years. Thank you for your assistance, elder.”
Su Yi bowed with respect, exuding both humility and confidence. He had a high regard for the Deputy Palace Masters and had never hidden his age.
The earlier tests performed by Gong Qianxing and Li Qingwei had placed significant pressure on Su Yi. Like anyone else, he feared that the results of the test might end up embarrassing him, especially considering the judgment of one’s character and inner qualities could be influenced by age.
“Just sixteen years old…”
Upon hearing this, the people around exchanged looks of mild surprise. Su Yi, having masked his age, appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen. So, hearing he was only sixteen caught them off guard. Still, some people naturally matured earlier, and no one questioned it further.
Such a test made it nearly impossible for anyone to conceal the truth. The amount of time spent in cultivation could be detected by the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone, making it hard to hide one’s true age.
“Relax, and don’t feel pressured. Let us begin the test.”
Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan nodded, offering Su Yi extra care, likely as a favor to Xi Wuqing. After providing him with some reassuring words, she made hand seals and continued with the test.
Su Yi took a deep breath and focused his mind, realizing just how nervous he felt. In past martial arts examinations, he had been deemed fit only for menial labor. But on this journey, Su Yi had proven his abilities, showing that he was not inferior to any other genius. Yet, even now, the soul examination left him uneasy.
“Crash, crash…”
The Soul Measuring Yuan Stone began to glow brightly, enveloping Su Yi in a radiant cocoon of light.
The intensity of the light made it impossible for Su Yi to see clearly, so he shut his eyes tightly.
As this happened, the spectators in the hall couldn’t take their eyes off him. Aside from Su Yi, everyone present were disciples of the Three Great Factions undergoing their tests. Curiosity swirled about this Overlord Sect disciple, a faction they had never heard of. They all wondered what kind of soul quality he possessed.
Xi Wuqing and the Green Emperor turned their attention to Su Yi. Xi Wuqing, especially, appeared to study him closely, his gaze narrowing slightly with a hint of concern.
Xi Wuqing knew Su Yi’s soul was special and extraordinary, but even he could not gauge the full extent of his abilities.
Bathed in the cocoon of light, Su Yi could feel a subtle, invisible ripple traveling into his forehead. It was as if a wave of pure energy surged into him, attempting to penetrate into his very soul.
Thanks to Deputy Palace Master Guan Lan’s calming words and the ongoing examination, Su Yi relaxed. He could tell this energy did not mean him any harm.
Still, he had some lingering worries. Would the mysterious space in his mind absorb this energy, just as it had absorbed the energy from the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone during his previous tests, leaving it drained?
However, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone felt different from other Yuan Stones. Su Yi hoped that the mysterious space would remain unaffected, or else the test might not be able to proceed.
Fortunately, as the energy flowed into his forehead, the mysterious space remained quiet, showing no sign of reaction. Su Yi exhaled quietly, relieved.
The energy spreading through his forehead was gentle, almost hypnotic, and began to spread throughout his soul, calming him.
In that moment, only Su Yi could feel the pleasure this energy brought as it spread across his mind. It was like a soft breeze, lulling him into a peaceful, drowsy state.
Inside Su Yi’s mind, his soul began to tremble softly, surrounded by a faint crimson hue.
Within Su Yi’s mind, there existed a pure space formed by concentrated soul power. As the energy from the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone mingled with it, it caused a ripple effect within. It was like a stone dropped into still water, creating ripples that spread outward.
Yet, Su Yi’s soul ocean only rippled slightly, without any significant reaction.
In the testing hall, Deputy Palace Masters Yun Ding and Yan Lu were watching closely, eager to see if a new genius would emerge. After all, they were in the presence of a powerful Soul Tamer. Surely, some of his companions might also be extraordinary.
Unfortunately, despite the prolonged testing, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone showed little response. Surrounded by the cocoon of light, Su Yi remained calm, his eyes closed, unperturbed by the examination.
Everything remained still, without any extraordinary reactions.
Ten breaths, twenty breaths—time passed, but still, the Soul Measuring Yuan Stone showed no signs of activity.
The expressions of Deputy Palace Masters Yun Ding and Yan Lu, who had initially shown signs of anticipation, slowly shifted into disappointment. It seemed the test was already over. This Yi Su from the Overlord Sect, though a Soul Tamer, appeared too ordinary to even pass the Yutian Palace’s assessment.
In the midst of this, Xi Wuqing too looked bewildered. His instincts told him that Su Yi’s soul could not be ordinary.
“Hehe, overestimating oneself. Not just anyone can come to Yutian Palace and take this test.”
Jian Wannian’s voice echoed, laced with mockery and disdain. His words weren’t aimed at Su Yi directly, but rather at the inexperienced young boy, whom he clearly dismissed. Jian Wannian’s ridicule was intended for Xi Wuqing, an elder from the Tianxuan Sect. Despite being an extraordinary Soul Tamer, so what?
“Hehe…”
Bai Mingshan also smiled faintly, as it appeared that not everyone could participate in the Yutian Palace’s assessment.
“Who are these cats and dogs? Can just anyone participate in Yutian Palace’s test? How presumptuous!”
Zhao Chuannan sneered coldly, his lips curling into a mocking smile. Indeed, there were times when kids got embarrassed, unable to even pass the Yutian Palace’s test. What right did they have to be arrogant before him?
