Before anyone could recover from their shock, the second assessment began immediately.
Blank Soul Tool metal blanks, fine engraving knives, and various auxiliary materials were laid out on the table. The requirement was to independently engrave six advanced Level-Six Soul Tool core patterns within two hours, with complete patterns, stable spiritual power, and not the slightest deviation.
For an ordinary Soul Engineer, merely mastering Level-Six pattern engraving required years of refinement. Completing six perfect engravings in the time it took to drink a cup of tea was as difficult as breaking through to a higher Soul Power realm.
Yet Qian Xunzong remained composed. He raised a hand, picked up the engraving knife, and moved his fingertips slightly as he began carving with effortless fluidity.
Swish, swish, swish—
Cold light flashed as the engraving knife danced. Intricate and precise Level-Six Soul Tool patterns took shape in an instant, their lines smooth, their nodes perfectly accurate, their spiritual power distribution flawless, without the slightest defect.
Patterns that others needed half an hour to complete, he finished in mere minutes. His speed was astonishing, and his quality beyond reproach.
In less than half the time it took to drink a cup of tea, all six Level-Six core patterns had been completed. He had even engraved two additional beginner Level-Seven patterns, each exquisitely crafted and worthy of serving as a perfect model!
"Perfect... absolutely perfect! The precision of these patterns far exceeds that of a Level-Six Soul Engineer. They rival a Level-Seven master!"
An elder stepped closer for a careful look. His pupils abruptly contracted, and he could not help crying out in amazement, both hands trembling slightly.
The final practical control assessment was even less suspenseful.
Qian Xunzong casually assembled a Level-Six Soul Cannon. As he infused it with Soul Power and activated