At this moment, Time Master could not help but feel moved.
Seeing the astonishing talent Lin Yi displayed when he had only just begun artifact refining, as well as his nearly instinctive control over materials and heat, he felt an impulse to immediately take Lin Yi as a true disciple and impart everything he had learned about artifact refining throughout his life.
As one of the foremost Emperor Artifact forging masters in Starfall City and even the entire Source Realm, Time Master had seen countless geniuses. Yet never had he encountered anyone like Lin Yi, who, after studying for only a few months, could forge a "First Material Emperor Artifact" so flawlessly and even incorporate his own ingenuity upon the foundation of ancient methods.
Such talent in artifact refining was truly something that appeared only once in a million years.
But the next moment, Time Master forcibly suppressed that impulse.
What he lacked most was never geniuses proficient in artifact refining. Given his status and position, he could take in as many artifact-refining prodigies as he wished.
What he truly hoped for was a disciple with the potential to break through the shackles of the Emperor Realm and advance to Professional Seven-Star.
Although Lin Yi had displayed talent in artifact refining, his abilities in other areas remained unknown. He still needed time to observe him.
Watching Lin Yi repeatedly test the Primordial Shield's strength, Time Master's gaze settled on the gleaming Emperor Artifact. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Have you been focused on studying Emperor Artifact forging methods all this time?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi immediately put away the Primordial Shield, turned to face Time Master, and answered truthfully, "To be honest, Master, I have studied Emperor Artifact forging systematically for less than two months. Before entering