Li Chen actually had quite a few ideas about this assessment.
The sword Dao was not his forte, nor was forging equipment his passion. Throughout his decades of cultivation, he had never truly devoted much study to this craft.
But why had he made this choice?
For one thing, his current options were limited. Even if he chose another Divine Ability Mechanism Device, such as the Golden Wind Wave, Divine Light Cannon, or Thunder Dragon Cannon, his score would not necessarily be higher. For another, he wanted to truly challenge himself-to venture boldly into an unfamiliar field armed with his accumulated knowledge and understanding of other paths, and still demonstrate inventive craftsmanship by drawing on the strengths he had built up over the years.
Only that would constitute true adaptability and mastery of the subtle applications of the Dao of Creation.
Now, Li Chen had put considerable effort into the Sword Casket itself.
Unlike traditional sword cases, this Sword Casket contained several sword Dao programs as well as a spiritual energy core.
Though it looked like a Sword Casket, it was actually an entire sword Dao mechanism system, with the Five Elements Magical Swords serving as subsystems under its control.
Although constraints of time and material costs had prevented him from perfecting it in every respect, his application of the insights gained from his past research into the Chess Sword Art and Three Talents Sword Art was undeniably inventive.
By the time late August arrived and the Grandmaster Artisans returned to inspect everyone's results, Li Chen had long since finished his work and was leisurely sipping tea, watching the show.
"Hmm? Li Chen, is that you?"
To Li Chen's surprise, there was a familiar face among the examiners who appeared this time: Grandmaster Artisan Tu Yao, who had been present