The moment he said this, Qian Duoduo froze where he stood.
His shock was not because Xu Tianyao failed to understand.
It was because, even at this point, the other man could still pretend not to understand with such righteous confidence.
"Xu Tianyao, you..."
Qian Duoduo opened his mouth, but for a moment, he did not know what to say.
Yet Xu Tianyao did not give him the chance to continue.
"Dean Qian, as a high-ranking Soul Engineer, you should know better than anyone."
"I only wish to ask you one question."
"What are the most basic mandatory requirements for something to truly qualify as a Soul Tool?"
Hearing that question, Qian Duoduo was slightly taken aback.
Then he furrowed his brow and began to think seriously.
Although he had no idea what Xu Tianyao was up to, as a Soul Engineer, he still instinctively answered this most basic question.
And because the entire Soul Fighting Arena was utterly silent at that moment, his voice reached nearly every corner.
"To create a genuine Soul Tool..."
"First, the metal materials must be purified, then forged and processed into components that meet the required specifications."
"They must then be shaped and cast into blanks, allowing every component to fit together precisely."
"Afterward, they must be quenched and set, then finely polished to ensure that every part of the structure is free of error."
"And the most critical step..."
Qian Duoduo paused.
"Is inscribing a core formation in the central component."
"Only something with a core formation that can be powered by Soul Power and operate stably can be considered a true Soul Tool."
"Finally, it must be assembled, tested through Soul Power infusion, and checked for stability."
"None of these steps can be omitted."
At this point, Qian Duoduo's voice gradually trailed