Many Great Scholars were already standing beside Zhao Qianzhang.
The ordinary craftsmen present had not realized the value of Fang Yun's three mechanisms, but the Great Scholars of the Craftsmen Realm saw it with perfect clarity.
After hearing Zhao Qianzhang's assessment, all the Great Scholar craftsmen nodded emphatically.
"Those aren't three mechanisms, but thirty thousand, three hundred million!"
"Jing Lan's mechanism merely refined what already existed, while Fang Yun's mechanisms have broken through the old pinnacle of technology and reached a new, higher level."
"With these mechanisms, the technological advances are actually secondary. The creativity and ideas beyond the technology will have an even greater impact on the entire Craftsmen Realm."
Even before the two mechanisms began running, all the Great Scholars had already given their considered assessments. During Fang Yun's construction and assembly process, they had seen through both mechanisms and knew perfectly well that they would function properly.
However, many ordinary craftsmen looked doubtful.
The Great Scholars from Haiya also hoped Fang Yun would fail, but none now dared step forward to attack him.
After fully assembling the two mechanisms, Fang Yun said, "These are large mechanisms, suitable only for workshops, not individuals. So, I'd like some craftsmen to come up and help me operate the spinning machine and loom."
"Me!"
"Me, me, me..."
Countless craftsmen eagerly surged forward, slowly pressing toward the front like a tide. Many even waved both hands, hoping Fang Yun would notice them.
The young people were especially fervent, as though they were about to witness history.
Fang Yun smiled. "Raise your right arm if you'd like to come up, and let the examiners choose."
A great many craftsmen swiftly raised their right arms high, turning the entire Licentiate examination venue into a forest of arms.
The examiners were all locals. They immediately