nyslfriends Chapter 482 New and Old Prodigies!
Chapter 482 New and Old Prodigies!
Chapter 482 New and Old Prodigies!
This does not represent Lin Fan's actual assessment score, because the maximum measurement value of the stone tablet is 2000!
After reaching the maximum value, Lin Fan withdrew his immense soul power and leisurely returned to his seat.
"Ye Jialin Fan, with a test score of 2000, ranked first in the first round, breaking the record previously set by Cao Ying..."
It took Elder Sheng quite a while to come to his senses, and he announced the assessment results with an expression of disbelief.
"This is impossible! Elder, is there something wrong with the stone tablet?"
"Yes, it's definitely a problem with the stone tablet. How could it possibly have broken Miss Cao Ying's record!"
After a brief silence, Bai Ying from the Bai family and Cao Dan from the Cao family stood up with grim expressions and raised their questions.
"Hmph, the Soul Testing Stone Tablet has been used for over a thousand years since it was created, and it has never made a mistake. If you two have any doubts, feel free to come up and test it again."
Elder Sheng snorted coldly, his tone indifferent.
White Eagle gritted his teeth and stepped forward, re-injecting his soul power into the stone tablet for testing. The final result was exactly the same as before, still 803!
Cao Dan took a chance and tested it himself, but the result was only 702. He was glared at by Cao Ying and then lowered his head in embarrassment and anger.
"Who else has objections?!"
Elder Sheng glanced around. Although the others didn't look too good, they could only accept the fact. After all, Cao Dan and Bai Ying had already tested them. If they went up there again, it would be deliberately causing trouble!
"If there are no objections, then let's begin the second assessment."
As Elder Sheng finished speaking, he flipped his hand, and a silver-white bead appeared in his palm.
"This is a Soul Testing Bead. The second test is to examine your soul control."
"After the assessment begins, Soul Testing Beads will fall continuously from the ceiling. You need to use your soul power to catch them. The more Soul Testing Beads you catch, the stronger your soul control."
"This record was also set by Cao Ying, who took on 89 at once."
After explaining the rules, Elder Sheng gave each participant a Soul Testing Bead so they could get a feel for it beforehand.
The bead felt cool to the touch and didn't feel very heavy, but when the group tried to lift it with their soul power, their expressions turned rather unpleasant!
The Soul Testing Beads seem to be able to absorb soul power, but their actual lifting effect is less than 1/3!
After they were almost ready, the contestants from the five major families stood under the ceiling. There were round holes in the ceiling, and the Soul Testing Beads would fall out of the holes in a while.
"Let me remind you, never try to catch multiple soul-testing beads at once, or you'll end up losing more than you gain."
After Elder Sheng finished speaking, he went to the button next to him and said, "The second test, let's begin now!"
As the sound faded, soul-testing beads began to fall from above. All five participants were ready to go, condensing their soul energy into palms to catch the falling beads!
However, what happened next left everyone speechless!
An invisible giant energy hand appeared above, its area completely covering the entire ceiling, catching every single falling Soul Testing Bead!
This bizarre scene left everyone present dumbfounded. The other four contestants were also stunned, and could only watch helplessly as the Soul Testing Beads fell one after another into Lin Fan's soul palm!
*Thud!* When the last bead fell, the soul's palm was already completely filled.
"There are 500 in total. Please check them, Elder."
With a smile on his face and a very relaxed expression, Lin Fan slowly brought his soul hand to Elder Sheng.
"This kid's soul power is probably even greater than mine! How did such a freak cultivate to this level!?"
Elder Sheng took a deep breath and it took him a long time to calm himself down. He had already learned about Lin Fan from Elder Han Li, and now that he had seen it with his own eyes, the latter seemed to be even more monstrous than the rumors suggested!
"No need to check anymore, the total number of Soul Testing Beads is 500, there's no mistake."
Elder Sheng's lips twitched. He had just warned others not to try to catch multiple Soul Testing Beads at once, but he was proven wrong so quickly!
Elder Sheng ordered all the beads to be retrieved and reinstalled on the ceiling. Because of Lin Fan, the other four people didn't get a single bead and had to be retested for ranking.
However, after Lin Fan's dazzling performance, the four people lost their enthusiasm for the test. The onlookers were whispering and pointing at Lin Fan in private, and no one cared about the results of the other people's tests.
"After the second round of assessment, Lin Fan won first place by catching 500 Soul Testing Beads, surpassing Cao Ying's previous record."
When Elder Sheng announced the results, Ye Zhong was so excited that tears streamed down his face!
Having achieved first place in the first two rounds, even if Lin Fan came in last in the final round, their Ye family could still maintain a top-3 ranking, thus preserving their status as one of the five great families!
"Next, we will proceed with the third round of assessment. The assessment is very simple and straightforward. All you five contestants need to do is enter this circle and fight each other with your soul power. Whoever can last until the end will be the winner."
Elder Sheng waved his hand, and a circle about 10 meters in diameter appeared in the center of the hall, encircling Lin Fan and his group of five.
"Wait, Elder Sheng, our Cao family wants to make a substitution. I want to play in the third round."
Just as the assessment was about to begin, Cao Ying, who had been sitting on the sidelines watching, spoke up.
"Elder, rest assured, I just want to spar with Young Master Lin Fan to see where my shortcomings lie. You can simply invalidate the Cao family's assessment results later."
Cao Ying added with a smile, but her long, narrow eyes remained fixed on Lin Fan's figure, radiating an unusual light.
"Alright, your Cao family was last year's champion, so you should have one chance to make a substitution."
Elder Sheng hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement, while Cao Xiu had no objections and obediently walked out of the circle.
Given Cao Ying's exceptionally talented alchemy skills, coupled with her status as a direct disciple of a giant in the Pill Tower, which even surpassed that of the clan leader in the Cao family, no one dared to oppose Cao Ying's decision.
Besides, everyone wants to see the showdown between Lin Fan and Cao Ying, these two rising and old prodigies, to see who will come out on top!
"Young Master Lin Fan, I look forward to your guidance later."
Cao Ying approached Lin Fan with a smile, bowed slightly, and although her tone sounded extremely humble, anyone could sense a hint of arrogance and a slight annoyance at being overshadowed by Lin Fan.
"Since such a beautiful woman is asking me for advice, I will naturally be generous in giving her my guidance. Rest assured."
Lin Fan said with a smile.
(End of this chapter)