Humanoid Weapon, Shengyue's Calculations

At that moment, terrifying light shot into the sky.

In an instant, that peculiar light filled the entire hall, then slowly gathered atop the Testing Pagoda as the value soared continuously.

Seven hundred.

Eight hundred.

One thousand.

One thousand two hundred.

One thousand two hundred and fifty.

It suddenly reached 1,250, just one step away from Cai'er's score.

"1,250 points? As expected of a genius. He's only this far behind Cai'er, and he looks to be just thirteen. Before the Demon Hunting Group selection begins, he'll definitely reach Fifth Rank—perhaps even the fourth or fifth level of Fifth Rank." Shengyue gave his assessment.

His heart was filled with amazement. Clearly, he greatly acknowledged Ye Ling's talent.

Although Long Xingyu had taught him as well, the resources Ye Ling had received were absolutely nowhere near those enjoyed by the geniuses at the Knight Temple headquarters—not even a tenth, perhaps not even a hundredth!

Yet his strength was in no way inferior to theirs. It was even greater.

That alone spoke volumes.

As Ye Ling silently walked toward the pagoda for testing Inner Spiritual Power, Shengyue smiled faintly. Based on his observations, Ye Ling's External Spiritual Power should be somewhere between 250 and 300.

In other words, in his perception, Ye Ling's Internal and External Spiritual Power combined should total 1,500 points or more. At the very least, he was a Great Knight at the seventh or eighth level!

Wonderful indeed!

However, what Shengyue did not realize was that External Spiritual Power was actually Ye Ling's greatest strength!

Under his gaze, Ye Ling quickly gripped a Spirit-Demon Grade Sword. Shengyue had originally thought Ye Ling was about to simply slash downward.

But his thinking was far too simplistic!

The next moment, Ye Ling's aura erupted. The aura that burst forth was no longer one of light, but one of violence, savagery, and terror.

Layer upon layer of Golden Scales emerged across his body, while waves of dragon might poured in every direction from his body.

This sudden change made Shengyue's eyes widen. He stared at Ye Ling in confusion, not knowing what to say.

Was this a joke?

How could this be so terrifying?

What the hell was this dragon power erupting from him?

Was he a dragon in human form?

Or did he possess Dragon Bloodline?

Under Shengyue's stunned gaze, a dragon roar came from Ye Ling's mouth. His aura surged, and he swung his sword at the testing stone platform. It was merely a simple horizontal slash, yet it made the testing stone tremble.

A corresponding number appeared on the Testing Stone Pillar.

Starting from the limit Shengyue had estimated—300 points.

It began to soar.

Four hundred? That was not the limit.

It quickly reached five hundred.

Then it continued rising.

Until it reached 563.

"563?" Shengyue's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. As far as he knew, External Spiritual Power at this level could generally only appear among Sixth Tier Radiant Knights whose total Spiritual Power had surpassed 4,000.

Yet Spiritual Power that only someone of that rank could possess—

Had appeared on Ye Ling, a mere Great Knight. In other words, based on physical strength alone, Ye Ling could already rival a Sixth Tier Knight.

Shengyue did not know what to say.

He had thought his great-granddaughter was far stronger, but Ye Ling's External Spiritual Power was simply brutal. Added together, his total had reached 1,800 points, leaving him only one step away from Fifth-rank Knight.

Thinking of this, Shengyue did not know what to say. He could only stare blankly as he walked toward Ye Ling.

He silently looked at him.

"Brother Ye Ling, is your External Spiritual Power really this high?" Cai'er had been curious at first, but after seeing the actual number, she no longer wanted to be curious.

This was just—

Too terrifying, wasn't it?

"What is going on with your External Spiritual Power?" Shengyue hurried over as well, his expression shocked. He wanted to grab Ye Ling's hand and examine him, but ultimately chose not to.

He only asked him.

"I possess a special bloodline within my body, and that bloodline enhances External Spiritual Power," Ye Ling answered truthfully.

Hearing this, Shengyue asked, "May I examine it?"

"Of course." Ye Ling nodded. The Golden Dragon King bloodline was indeed terrifying, but it was not something that needed to be hidden. Since Shengyue wished to take a look, there was no harm in it.

With that in mind, Ye Ling silently extended his hand.

At once, Shengyue grasped Ye Ling's wrist and sensed the aura within him through his pulse.

Immediately, Shengyue sensed the immensely abundant Life force within Long Haochen's body. At the same time, he felt the violent, savage aura emanating from him, as well as the desire to destroy everything. He could not help but sigh. "Dragon Destruction, along with an extraordinarily abundant Destruction Qi. Although this bloodline seems somewhat incomplete, even this incomplete Bloodline Power makes my heart tremble."

Then he looked at Ye Ling again and murmured, "A Humanoid Weapon—truly terrifying. If he were to perfectly wield the power of this bloodline, then even without using Inner Spiritual Power, no one at the same realm would be his match!"

Moreover, Shengyue was rather puzzled. From his impression, Ye Ling was sharp-minded and exceptionally calm, completely at odds with this Bloodline Power.

As though he knew what Shengyue was thinking, Ye Ling explained, "My Innate Internal Spiritual Power is high enough to counterbalance this bloodline, keeping my mind clear at all times. That is why I can remain lucid and avoid being affected by its violence."

Hearing this, Shengyue nodded. High Inner Spiritual Power truly could bring such clarity.

Yet Shengyue was also marveling at Ye Ling inwardly.

For Innate Internal Spiritual Power to restrain this Bloodline Power, it seemed Ye Ling truly had more than eighty points—perhaps even higher. He should be second only to a Son of Light.

How could a Son of Light possibly appear in this era? The other five Holy Temples had all produced Sons of Light, yet the Knight Temple had not produced one in six thousand years.

Then it must be Shield of Light.

Yes, Shengyue had never considered the possibility that Ye Ling might be a Son of Light. But what he did not know was that Ye Ling's Innate Internal Spiritual Power was one hundred points!

Very soon, Shengyue released Ye Ling's hand and nodded.

He now held Ye Ling in extremely high regard.

In the future, Ye Ling would absolutely be capable of turning the tide for the Knight Temple!

And by then, he might become the next Branch Hall Master of the Knight Temple.

Meanwhile, his great-granddaughter would be the Branch Hall Master of the Assassin Temple.

Then the two of them could be together.

Heh heh heh.

A union upon a union!

Knights and assassins were already two professions with extremely high compatibility.

And if the Branch Hall Master of the Knight Temple and the Branch Hall Master of the Assassin Temple were joined in marriage, would that not be a union upon a union?