"For the second round, you are free to choose the test venue."
"The scoring coefficients for the third, fourth, and fifth levels of the Tōhoku Stairway are 1: 2: 4."
Wang Shi smiled calmly and pointed upwards. "The greater the risk, the higher the score."
There was an uproar in the surroundings. The eyes of the 31 refiners who entered the second round glistened and seemed to be deep in thought. The rules were not much different from the previous rounds. In the previous round, the first round was also carried out on the first and second levels of the Tōhoku Stairway, while the second round was carried out on the third to fifth levels.
However, the previous round did not use a total point system but a one-round elimination system.
Although the rules were different in the previous rounds, there was one thing in common, and that was that the ten people who could enter the final third round of the Refiner Competition would definitely be the top refiners!
That would not change.
"This Earth Core Fire 'Tōhoku' is similar to the flames of special series Star Techniques."
"The first level corresponds to the first level, while the second level corresponds to the second level, and so on."
"My Devouring Fire has already been comprehended to the sixth level, and my Rebirth Fire has also reached the fifth level. They are both flames, but the level of Tōhoku is far inferior to the Rebirth Fire."
Lin Feng's eyes glistened as he thought to himself.
With his current strength, he should be able to enter the fifth level of the Tōhoku Stairway easily, and he could definitely aim for the highest score of four times.
However, what exactly was the test about?
Lin Feng then looked at Wang Shi. At this moment, all the warriors were looking at him.
Wang Shi smiled calmly and said slowly, "The first round is about the mastery of refining, and the second round is about …"
"It's the basic ability of a refiner."
Whoosh! There was an uproar.
"Basic ability?" Lin Feng's eyes glistened, and he was overjoyed.
It seemed that he still had hope.
If the test was about refining, it could be said that he had no chance of winning and would definitely be at the bottom.
However, the "basic" was different. At least, he knew a thing or two about it. Besides, the fifth level of the Tōhoku Stairway had a score of four times that of a refiner. His eyes flashing, Lin Feng's expression gradually became serious as he listened attentively.
Wang Shi looked at the crowd and said indifferently, "The second round of testing will be conducted in a special energy equipment."
"They are the Forging Space, the Refining Space, and the Fire Control Space."
"I'm sure everyone is familiar with it."
Looking at the crowd, Wang Shi had a faint smile on his face.
It was indeed very familiar. Not only were the thirty-one participating craftsmen familiar with it, almost all the craftsmen present were very familiar with it.
Including Lin Feng himself.
"It's actually testing this." Lin Feng was slightly surprised.
In the family, there were a large number of energy devices for these three basic spaces. Of which, the one he was most familiar with was the 'Fire Control Space'. Currently, the highest score for the Lin clan's fire-controlling space was set by him. Just as Wang Shi had said, he was too familiar with it!
But …
"The forging space within it is essential for the refinement of Astral Weapons and Astral Armors."
"With my current ability, it can be said that I know nothing about it."
Lin Feng felt a little helpless.
At this moment, he was like a one-armed swordsman. One of his hands was almost crippled, but the other hand was infinitely powerful, forming a sharp contrast.
"On the other hand, I've touched the 'Refining Space' several times when I was a Star Lord." Lin Feng's eyes flashed as he nodded slightly. The Refining Space was an essential 'cultivation' for craftsmen when crafting astral treasures and astral weapons. At that time, Yumo had taken him into it.
However …
"I've never specially cultivated it. The previous few times I entered it could only be said to be average."
"It's testing the 'foundation' of crafting astral treasures and astral weapons."
Different from the 'Fire Control Space', whether it was the forging space or the Refining Space, it was more of a kind of proficiency, a basic ability of a craftsman, not a talent, and even more difficult to achieve in one go. Therefore, his performance in the 'Refining Space' could only be regarded as ordinary.
Of course, it was compared to the 'Fire Control Space'.
"It's a bit troublesome." Lin Feng pondered.
Shaping, smelting, astral treasures, the most important were these two.
The Refining Space's training test was precisely this. However, he was slightly different from other craftsmen. The crafting of astral treasures relied more on talent, not hard work and hard work. More often than not, it was through copying and simulating with the eyes to form a cycle.
At this time — —
Wang Shi's light voice slowly echoed, "Three tests, each one takes two hours, the starting point is 1000, the second round has a total of three hours. The top ten craftsmen with the total points will enter the final round of the Craftsmen Competition. Now, I announce … "
"The second round of the Craftsmen Competition officially begins!"
"Dong! ~" As Wang Shi's voice fell, a clear bell instantly rang.
Simple and direct, compact and courageous. The deafening bell rang in the hearts of every craftsmen, shocking them.
Shala! Shalala!
On the screen, seven hourglasses instantly appeared.
In the first hourglass, the sand had already begun to slowly seep out, which meant …
"The countdown has begun." Lin Feng's eyes brightened as he raised his head.
"Seven hourglasses, each hourglass represents an hour. President just said that each of the three tests takes two hours, in other words, a total of three hours."
"The remaining hour should be used to prepare and adapt to the strength of Tōhoku's Heaven Stairway."
Looking up, Lin Feng's eyes lit up. At this time, many craftsmen had already entered.
After all, three hours was indeed very tight.
Different from the clan's energy equipment, the energy equipment used in the current test was placed on top of Tōhoku's Heaven Stairway! This meant that while undergoing the test, they would be affected by Tōhoku's interference. The higher the level, the greater the interference!
The difficulty greatly increased!
"No wonder the fifth floor has a ratio of four times." Lin Feng secretly said.
He was different from Lady Nangong and Master Ouyang. With their ability, this basic test could be passed to the third round no matter what.
To him, it was very difficult!
However, the method was thought of by people.
"I hope it's not impossible." Lin Feng softly said.
"It's better than refining. Even if I lose, I won't lose so badly." Lin Feng smiled and slowly nodded. "Just like the first round, I have to play to my strengths and avoid my weaknesses. At least among these three points, I have full confidence in the fire-controlling space!"
He knew his own strength best.
Although he was not good at forging space and condensing space, especially the forging space, he knew nothing about it.
However, the fire-controlling space was his strength.
"I'm afraid I have to give up the forging space."
"The foundation is different from refining. I can completely simulate and replicate it in my state."
The forging space was the foundation of refining Astral Weapons and Astral Armors.
In a short time, he could not master it at all.
"If I get 0 points for the forging space, even if I get full marks for the fire-controlling space with four times, the total is only 4,000 points. I'm afraid it's only slightly higher than the average."
"To win, the only hope is the 'condensing space'. That will be the key for me to get points."
"If I can get more than 3,000 points in the condensing space, then I will pass to the last round …"
"The possibility will definitely increase greatly!"
Lin Feng's eyes flickered, and he made a decision in his heart.
…
"Look, Lady Nangong has entered the fifth level of Tōhoku's Stairway to Heaven!"
"Master Ouyang has also entered the fifth level!"
"Wow, Master Lin Feng has also entered!"
…
Everyone exclaimed.
This open competition was indeed very tempting.
At this time, more than half of the 31 Earth-stage blacksmiths were on the fourth level, and only a few had entered the fifth level. Only martial artists who had absolute confidence in their own strength would enter the fifth level to take the test at the beginning.
One had to know that the duration of the competition was only three and a half hours.
Each round only had two hours. In other words, there was no room for failure at all!
If one failed, it could be said that they would not be able to reach the finals.
"Now, some of the blacksmiths on the fourth level of Tōhoku's Stairway should have enough strength to challenge the fifth level." Lin Feng's eyes sparkled as he looked down. Including Pang Hui and Lin Yan, the top blacksmiths in the first round were all on the fourth level.
"First, stabilize and get the basic points."
"Then, depending on the development of the situation, we will decide whether to continue."
"This is indeed the best plan."
Lin Feng watched Yan Lao enter the forging space and understood in his heart.
Yan Lao was proficient in refining astral treasures, and his worst was probably the 'forging space'. This was not the final round, but the second round of the competition. As long as he entered the top ten, it would be enough! To a certain extent, there was no difference between first and tenth place.
He could also enter the final round and obtain the status of an 'honorary elder' of the Union of Artificers.
But …
He had no other choice.
Giving up the forging space test meant that he would only have two points like the first round.
If he wanted to win, he had to give it his all!
"No matter what, I'll do my best," Lin Feng said softly.
He smiled faintly and slowly closed his eyes. He could feel the fire elements surrounding his body. It was incomparably clear.
"Huff, inhale!" Taking a deep breath, Lin Feng maintained a clear state of mind.
He didn't need to rush for six and a half hours. Stability was the key.
First of all, he had to perfectly master the 'Tōhoku' on the fifth level!
…
Time passed slowly.
At this moment, there was almost no one on the Tōhoku's Stairway. Thirty of the thirty-one blacksmiths had already entered.
Only Lin Feng was left.
"Eh, what's going on with Master Lin Feng?"
"He must be meditating. He's concentrating. Amazing!"
"Yes, with Master Lin Feng's strength, he will definitely be able to obtain a relatively high score and advance to the final round!"
"I wonder if he can compare to Lady Nangong?"
…
All kinds of praises sounded in his ears. Lin Feng smiled.
If it was before, he would probably be hearing unbearable ridicule and ridicule.
However, after experiencing the first round of competition, he was no longer the unknown Lin Feng from before. To be able to be crowned as a 'master', it was enough to show that he was not ordinary.
"Huff!" Lin Feng let out a long sigh of relief and slowly opened his eyes.
He opened his hands and then clenched them tightly. He could deeply feel the Tōhoku's pulse-like beating. He could feel it clearly and freely.
"It's about time."
"The external uncertainties are no longer obstructing me."
"The rest will depend on my performance on the spot."
Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly as he strode in.
The test began!
…
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