Han Li's pupils suddenly contracted, disbelief appearing on his face.
He had overseen examinations at this branch tower for decades and had seen countless geniuses, but the testing crystal had erupted with such light only a handful of times!
And every one of those people had since become a renowned grandmaster alchemist!
A peak Mortal Realm soul!
"Th-this is..."
"Young friend... no, Grandmaster, may I ask what grade you wish to be examined for..."
Liu Bai withdrew his hand, his expression calm, as though that astonishing scene had nothing to do with him.
"Seventh grade."
"Seventh grade?!"
Han Li sucked in a sharp breath and froze.
Only after a while did he recover and hurriedly say,
"Grandmaster, please wait a moment. A seventh-grade examination is no small matter and requires a special testing room. I will arrange it for you immediately!"
He turned and quickly left. When he returned shortly afterward, his attitude had grown even more respectful, with a hint of humility.
"Grandmaster, please follow me. However, the special testing rooms have happened to be reserved by several other families today, and examinations are currently underway. If you are not in a hurry, you may wait first, or..."
Liu Bai waved a hand.
"No matter. Lead the way. They can take their test, and I can take mine. We will not interfere with one another."
Han Li hesitated for a moment but still nodded.
"Then we shall do as Grandmaster says. However, those families... the Bai Clan and Qiu Clan have both been rising rapidly lately. If they say anything offensive, I hope Grandmaster will be understanding."
Liu Bai smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Han Li turned around and led the three of them through a somewhat dim corridor. Bright lights appeared ahead, and an exceptionally spacious room