He walked over to the workbench and picked up the steel and tools. Unlike Lin Taichu's steady composure, Tang Chen's movements were full of explosive force. He polished at incredible speed, his fingers flying as the steel rapidly took shape.
Lin Taichu stared intently at Tang Chen's movements. He discovered that Tang Chen's control over force was just as precise as his own, while his speed was no less impressive. Before long, twenty Bone-Piercing Nails had been polished and neatly arranged on the tray.
"Tang Chen, twenty-five breaths!"
Twenty-five breaths! This result once again overturned everyone's expectations. Lin Taichu frowned tightly. Tang Chen's strength was indeed unfathomable.
Next, Tang Feng stepped up. His polishing speed was equally fast, and he finished in twenty-four breaths, placing second. Tang Lie and Tang Xue both achieved times of twenty-three breaths, securing places in the top five.
Lin Taichu's result ultimately remained in first place. Watching the performances of these elite disciples, the sense of crisis in his heart grew stronger and stronger.
Before the third round had even begun, he was already feeling unprecedented pressure. If he wanted to enter the inner sect, he had to display even greater strength in the coming assessments.
After the second round ended, the proctor elder announced the list of twenty disciples advancing to the third round. Lin Taichu's name was ranked first, while Tang Chen, Tang Feng, Tang Lie, and Tang Xue occupied places within the top five.
After the second round concluded and everyone rested for half an hour, the third round officially began. The proctor elder stepped into the center of the venue and announced loudly, "The third round will be practical combat."
At those words, all twenty advancing disciples froze. Surprise appeared on many faces. The previous assessments had all tested hidden weapon