For the 1-star great teacher examination, one only needed to reach the expert-grade in one specialization. Moreover, one could choose any subject.
Therefore, the examinees only needed to head to the corresponding examination hall to answer the questions according to the time of the examination.
He could basically finish all the subjects in three days.
Subjects like toxicology were usually assigned to the smallest classroom, the kind that could accommodate 50 people, and it might not even be enough.
As for the popular subjects like alchemy, weaponsmithing, and spirit runes, there would usually be a large number of people. Hence, they would be the first to take the examinations. After the examinations, the examination papers would be graded.
"Everyone, let's begin!"
The person in charge of marking the papers this time around was a 7-star great teacher, Tong Xugao. He had been a spirit rune grandmaster for 30 years and was able to control the situation.
The ten examiners were all senior spiritual tattooists who had been immersed in the study of spiritual tattoos for more than ten years.
"Tong shi, please!"
Everyone cupped their hands in obeisance. After Tong Xugao took away a test paper, they began to mark it.
It was customary for the chief examiner to go first as a sign of respect.
"I wonder if I'll get full marks this year?"
Wang Song looked at the test paper in his hands. It was only the seventh question and he had already made a mistake. He couldn't help but frown.
"Someone like Sun Mo would only appear once every ten years!"
"It should be several decades!"
"Anyway, it's very rare!"
The examiners started to talk.
With their standards, they wouldn't make a mistake even if they were chatting while marking the papers.
Moreover, even if there was a mistake, it would be fine, because there would be three people marking the paper, so it would definitely be remedied.
"It's a pity that my student took part in the examination last year. I had to avoid arousing suspicion and had no way to be an examiner. If not, Sun Mo would have to address me as' teacher 'when he sees me now!"
Wang Song sighed.
In the great teacher world, as an examiner, especially as the number one examiner of the genius great teachers' examination papers, there was naturally a sense of camaraderie.
"It's fine to encounter one this year. Don't forget that Secondary Saint Zhou's beloved grandson has chosen the study of spirit runes."
Qian Hao laughed.
Everyone's eyes lit up. Being able to form a relationship with Second Sage Zhou made this trip worthwhile.
"Also, what about Sun Mo's student, that princess of the Great Tang Empire? I wonder how many points she can score?"
Someone was curious.
"It has to be above 90, right?"
Wang Song guessed.
The maximum score for this test was 100.
"Then let's hurry up and draw the lottery!"
Everyone's interest was immediately piqued, and the speed at which they marked the papers involuntarily increased.
This was also one of the few pleasures in the boring process of marking papers.
Because the Saint Gate limited the number of people who could pass, the evaluation of the examination papers was extremely strict.
In the first part of the basic questions, no mistakes were allowed. Mistakes would result in elimination.
In the second part, there were some in-depth questions. Three was the limit. If one got this number wrong, they would be eliminated without even looking at the following questions.
Yes, even if the examinees answered the questions brilliantly, they would still fail.
Then the third part, collectively known as the defense questions.
These questions only had a general range, and there were no specific answers. As long as one was within this range, he would pass.
As for whether it was good or bad, it would be judged by the examiners after cross-checking.
To put it bluntly, this part was a test of the examinees' spirituality. It was a test of whether the examinees had a unique understanding of spirit runes. Those examinees who only knew how to memorize would never be able to pass.
There was a bamboo basket in front of every examiner.
One by one, the unqualified test papers were thrown in.
Gradually, everyone lost interest in talking. They were only left to mark the papers mechanically. Occasionally, when they saw an interesting argument, they would discuss it.
"Spirit runes can possess life? That's just wishful thinking! "
Qian Hao's lips twitched.
"Actually, I quite like the way these youngsters think. They are bold and unconstrained, unlike us who are old and inflexible."
Wang Song interjected.
"Spirit runes have life? How can they? Even if Sun Mo used spirit runes to bring spring to a withered tree, it was only because he had chosen the right spirit rune. "
Tong Xugao, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "Imagination isn't nonsense. Great teachers like them will soon be beaten up by reality."
"Any subject has its own internal rules. If you break away from the rules, you won't be able to exist."
Everyone hurriedly agreed with the elder's words.
Wang Song felt a little awkward. Although the elder wasn't targeting him, he clearly didn't agree with his view. He wondered if this would leave behind a bad influence.
(Sigh!)
(Why am I being so nosy?)
"Eh, this test paper isn't bad. The first ten questions are all correct, and the answers to the ten defense questions are also very insightful. He should have received guidance from a great teacher!"
Qian Hao exclaimed in admiration.
After looking at so many sets of test papers, he finally saw one with full marks.
He then looked at the rain prayer spirit rune. It was drawn quite well and was at the fifth-level standard.
As for the fourth-level spirit rune, he would be able to get full marks for this question.
"I feel that he should be given full marks!"
Qian Hao spoke up, preparing to fight for it.
Such an amazing examinee would definitely not be buried in the future.
A few examiners immediately crowded over and lowered their heads to check.
"His answers are quite good!"
"Not bad, not bad. Not only did he answer the question, but he also gave a prediction. Interesting."
"The drawing of this spirit rune is extremely good as well."
The examiners immediately gave him a high evaluation.
"Teacher Tong!"
Qian Hao passed the test paper to Tong Xugao. The final score would still be decided by this examiner.
Tong Xugao looked very carefully and gradually revealed a smile. He even subconsciously nodded.
"Put it aside!"
Tong Xugao instructed.
Qian Hao smiled when he heard that. This was also the norm. He didn't give full marks because he was worried that there would be better test papers later on.
"This time around, Teacher Tong is too cautious. This kind of test paper is already one in ten thousand."
Qian Hao already started to look forward to the end of the marking process. He wanted to know the name of the top student he had chosen.
However, ten minutes later, his anticipation was crushed.
"Eh?"
A great teacher with the surname Zhou opened the lid of the sealed box and was shocked because there was a faint glow.
This meant that there was a test paper inside that had drawn a spirit rune that was at least at the sixth-level or above. Otherwise, it wouldn't be glowing.
"It's over, I'm going to be in second place."
At the sight of this, Qian Hao felt depressed. The favor of the top student was going to be gone.
The test papers would be placed in a sealed box by the examiners in the classroom and sealed with a piece of paper. They would only be opened when they entered the marking room.
"Let's see who's luck is better?"
The great teacher with the surname Zhou teased.
"Don't intentionally slow down and don't neglect the test papers in your hands because of the rush."
Tong Xugao warned.
He was worried that everyone would intentionally delay for the sake of that test paper.
Half an hour later.
"Haha, I'm sorry. Everyone, the top student is mine."
Wang Song chortled happily.
"Treat! Treat! A private room on the top floor of the Drunken Immortal Lodge. I won't be happy if I don't eat a meal from you! "
Qian Hao teased.
The others also stopped marking the papers and gathered over.
Basic questions, all correct!
In-depth questions, all correct!
The third part was a question with a high degree of freedom. No one could find any problems with it.
As for the last question.
"This is a sixth-level spirit rune!"
Looking at the spirit rune that was flickering with a faint glow, everyone exclaimed in admiration.
Just this spirit rune alone could be sold for a few thousand taels.
Naturally, it wasn't too expensive because its effect was to pray for rain. It wouldn't be of any help to one's cultivation.
"Full marks. This will surely be the top student in this year's spirit rune exam!"
"His words aren't bad either. He has the essence of a calligrapher."
After Wang Song spoke, everyone nodded. Even Tong Xugao felt the same way.
It was because only those who were extremely familiar with the knowledge of spirit runes would be able to draw such a top-grade rain-praying spirit rune after perfectly answering the previous questions.
"I wonder how that Li Ziqi would answer?"
Qian Hao suddenly spoke up.
Everyone started. After that, they couldn't help but laugh. This time around, she definitely wouldn't be able to replicate her teacher's dominance with full marks.
Although the writing style of the last few questions wasn't bold and unconstrained enough, it still exuded a sense of toughness and sharpness. It should have been written by a man.
The marking continued. 15 minutes later, that great teacher surnamed Zhou suddenly cursed.
"F * ck!"
Everyone inclined their heads, not understanding what was going on.
"Quickly look at the writing..."
Great Teacher Zhou was agitated because he was a calligraphy enthusiast.
"What's wrong with the writing? Are there signs of cheating? "
Wang Song stretched his head over and was stunned. "This..."
"What calligraphy is this?"
The others also had dumbfounded looks on their faces.
"Haha, I didn't expect to see a calligrapher while marking the papers!"
Great Teacher Zhou was joyful.
"Mn!"
Everyone nodded. Although they weren't calligraphers, their appreciation abilities weren't low. The writing on this exam paper had clearly formed a style of its own and had reached a certain level of maturity.
Moreover, it was written in a dignified manner and looked quite beautiful.
Great Teacher Zhou continued to read. However, the more he read, the heavier his expression became. In the end, his brows were completely furrowed.
"What's wrong? Are we going to fail? "
Wang Song asked.
This was a spirit rune exam. No matter how beautiful the writing was, it would be useless if the results weren't good.
"No, these major questions of hers have already surpassed my understanding."
Great Teacher Zhou spoke the truth.
"Huh?"
Everyone was shocked and hurriedly gathered over.
"Look at this question. It explains the relationship between spirit runes and life. She said that all living creatures require a life cycle system. If we make spirit runes into such a system and then use pure spirit qi as an energy source, we'll be able to create a new life form."
Everyone exchanged mutual glances because this concept was very advanced. Moreover, it didn't just involve the study of spirit runes. It seemed to include medicine as well.
If Sun Mo saw this question, he would know that this wasn't medicine but a branch of life science.
As someone from the modern era, Sun Mo had too much experience. In addition to his habits, he would unknowingly reveal some concepts from the modern era to her.
This concept was something Sun Mo had casually mentioned when he was discussing mechanical puppets with Li Ziqi. At that time, Sun Mo was thinking about whether he could create a machine that relied on a spirit rune system to operate.
After all, in this era, coal and oil were too rare. Even if they were dug out, they couldn't be used. Spirit qi was the most common energy source.
Also, Sun Mo had said that those aboriginals in the Greenmist Forest seemed to be man-made. Hence, Li Ziqi used this as an extension and thought of puppets.
Could these things come to life, possess their own consciousness, and form a race?
The answer was too shocking, causing all the experienced spirit rune masters to fall silent. They could only look toward Tong Xugao, waiting for an explanation.
However, after this spirit rune grandmaster heard Great Teacher Zhou's answer, he immediately sank into deep contemplation.
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