"Evolve!"
His divine sense stirred again as he began adjusting the sequence, combinations, and connections of all the Secret Hammer runes, seeking the optimal solution to fully unleash the artifact embryo's characteristics.
Countless runes within the artifact embryo flashed with eternal light, shifting and combining...
Pfft!
Of the three incense sticks used for timing, the first had just burned out.
Over on Hao Ke's side, eternal light suddenly blazed as well, and a sharp radiance seemed ready to hum and tremble.
But in the next instant, the phenomenon came to an abrupt halt, as though it lacked sufficient foundation.
The eternal light then withdrew, forming a Crystal Sword. Yet judging by its quality, it was far from the standard of a Level 1 Secret Artifact.
"My lord, I'm done!"
Holding the Crystal Sword, Hao Ke proudly and disdainfully glanced at Li Qingyun and Fu Jing before presenting it to the black-bearded middle-aged examiner for inspection.
"Not bad! A Secret Artifact completed within one incense stick. Go wait at the Artifact Hiding Palace first!"
The black-bearded middle-aged man gave it a glance, offered a few words of praise, and had Hao Ke leave first.
After the guards led Hao Ke away, the examiner casually tossed the Crystal Sword onto the desk, too lazy to spare it another look.
"The time spent refining artifacts is counted toward the score too!"
This time, Li Qingyun did not hold back. After checking the rune transformation sequence he had determined one more time, he raised his hand and injected secret energy into the artifact embryo, completely solidifying the artifact.
Buzz!
Dazzling eternal light burst forth from the Secret Hammer in his hand, which already looked extraordinary in quality!
With a gentle swing, faint cracks immediately appeared in the void within the hall.
"A Level 1