"Everyone, the assessment area is this way."
The man led Wang Dong'er and the other two through the luxurious central hall and pushed open a door.
Once inside, they saw an enormous underground space.
At its center was a large circular platform with dozens of metal tables. Quite a few Soul Engineers were already making Soul Tools there.
Rows of seats stood below, where spectators sat watching the competition.
Wang Dong'er noticed that many of their eyes were full of anticipation, as though the competitors above were their friends or relatives.
But Wang Dong'er knew that was not the case. They had actually placed bets, and the results of today's competition would determine whether they made a fortune or suffered a crushing loss.
"Darling, I'm heading up. Go wait for me over there."
Huo Yuhao gently patted Wang Dong'er's hand.
Wang Dong'er put on a delicate, helpless air. "All right, darling, I'll wait for you over there. You absolutely have to pass!"
Huo Yuhao smiled and nodded, his face brimming with affection.
Wang Dong'er released Huo Yuhao's arm and headed toward the spectator area.
Huo Yuhao and He Caitou went up onto the central platform. Soon, both began making Soul Tools.
Wang Dong'er watched from below without the slightest concern. For Huo Yuhao and He Caitou, making a Class 4 Soul Tool could hardly have been easier.
Watching Huo Yuhao diligently engrave a Soul Tool's Core Formation onstage, Wang Dong'er suddenly felt as though she had returned to their days at Sun Moon Academy.
Back then, Huo Yuhao had taught her to make Soul Tools. Every day had been carefree, and life had been truly wonderful.
Although they were still together now, Wang Dong'er had to face one of the important trials ahead.
Before long, Huo Yuhao and He Caitou