The number soon exceeded ten million.
More and more people were joining every second. Lin Feng looked at the number in his hand and smiled bitterly.
Just as Wan Mochou said —
There was still time to wait!
"What a sensation."
"Are refiners really that popular?"
"Most of the warriors in the Southern Region have the twelve southern constellations as their natal constellations, and only three of them meet the requirements for refiners: Corona Australis, Phoenix Constellation and Fornax Constellation. Only those three constellations can control real fire."
Lin Feng murmured in disbelief.
The number of people who had exceeded ten million was simply too shocking. How could there be so many people who met the requirements in just one county?
Lin Feng looked up at the light screen and thought to himself.
More than a thousand of them had been accepted. Half of them were Star Lords, half were Star Ocean and one was Star Domain. None of them were Star River. More than a third of the people who had come to participate in the recruitment were Star River. In other words …
"They're just here to join in the fun," Lin Feng thought.
"There are still many warriors who don't know the requirements."
"In total, there are less than half of the people who are actually competing with each other."
The name of an Armament Master was too resounding!
Naturally, many people came to participate with a fluke mentality.
They didn't care if they had the ability or not; they wouldn't lose anything even if they didn't pass.
"However, it's still quite difficult," Lin Feng thought.
Even if the number was halved, there would still be five million people. However, only ten thousand were accepted.
He felt a bit pressured.
…
"They should only look at the basic requirements."
"They won't look at refining skills."
"Even if there are more people, my chances should still be high."
Lin Feng looked ahead and was relieved. The speed of elimination was very fast.
There was no telling how long it would take to screen them one by one. It would probably be a "general" choice. After all, he was a Star Lord and controlled the Fire of Rebirth. He would definitely meet the requirements. As long as his refining skills weren't tested, his chances of winning were more than eighty percent!
Lin Feng's eyes glittered with confidence.
The long line of people kept moving forward and the numbers on the light screen flashed quickly.
One martial artist after another entered, and Lin Feng finally saw the 'test' in front of him. It was an enormous door of flames. Hundreds of warriors surged forward, either entering or being blocked outside. The raging flames formed the first line of defense.
Countless martial artists were blocked outside the flaming door.
Failure, failure again!
Less than a tenth of them successfully entered.
The first hurdle was already extremely difficult to pass.
Very quickly …
It was his turn.
At this moment, the number of martial artists who had entered had already exceeded three thousand.
"Hua!" The number plate in his hand flashed gently.
Lin Feng's eyes lit up as he saw his serial number on the huge screen.
He couldn't feel any heat or heat from the raging flames in front of him. He looked at the other warriors around him and clenched his teeth. His Star Power was completely unleashed, as if he was fighting an enemy with all his might. Lin Feng smiled faintly. He took a step forward, and the terrifying flame in front of him 'automatically' opened up a path for him.
"Swoosh!" Lin Feng easily stepped over it.
There was an uproar behind him. Lin Feng smiled calmly.
He had passed the first stage!
…
…
In the Lin clan.
"Ah Zhong." A calm voice came.
The middle-aged man called A 'Zhong raised his head hastily and was extremely surprised. "Master, why are you here?"
The person who came was an old man with white hair and a ruddy complexion. He was in high spirits and his eyes were bright. There seemed to be a layer of flames around his body. He was quite powerful. He was the most outstanding blacksmith of the Lin clan. He was ranked tenth in the previous blacksmith competition of the Vermilion Bird Continent —
Lin Yan!
"It's okay. You do what you need to do," Lin Yan said with a kind smile.
"Oh, okay. Master, please take a seat." Lin Zhong pulled out a chair and was extremely respectful. He was indeed very busy. Not only was he watching the apprentice recruitment process, but he was also personally selecting the candidates. As Lin Yan's eldest disciple, Lin Zhong was fully in charge of the apprentice recruitment.
Lin Yan sat down slowly and asked with narrowed eyes, "How is it? Are there any good candidates?"
"There are a few," Lin Zhong replied with a smile. Lin Zhong smiled and replied, "This time, there is a Star Sector-level Southern Crown Constellation cultivator joining us, and …" Hearing his master's question, Lin Zhong began to explain everything in detail, his mouth flowing like a river. Indeed, it was rare for Shiluo Prefecture to recruit blacksmith apprentices. Naturally, there were many good candidates.
Lin Yan nodded as he listened. He seemed quite satisfied.
"However, Master, none of these apprentices have top-notch aptitudes." Lin Zhong sighed softly.
Lin Yan stroked his long beard and said, "It's not easy to find top-notch aptitudes. Even in the entire Lin clan, there are no more than two of them." After a pause, Lin Yan's eyes sparkled. He said slowly, "Moreover, it's enough to teach ordinary blacksmithing techniques."
Lin Zhong nodded thoughtfully. "You're right, Master."
The Lin clan's truly precious blacksmithing techniques were passed down in the same vein. How could it be passed down to outsiders?
"We're making an exception this time because we want to surpass the Meng clan and establish our Lin clan's position in Shiluo Prefecture." Lin Yan nodded. "As long as half of these ten thousand apprentices are successful, we'll be able to blacksmith in large quantities. Then, we'll be able to compete for the market!"
"You're wise, Master." Lin Zhong was sincerely convinced. He was about to speak when suddenly —
"Beep, beep, beep!" The star crystal watch on his left hand flashed.
"Speak." Lin Zhong pressed a button.
"M-Master, just now, a martial artist got full marks in the first round of the 'Fire Affinity' test!" There was a hint of excitement in the flustered voice. Lin Zhong and Lin Yan's expressions changed. They looked at each other in shock.
"Number!" Lin Zhong shouted.
"Master, it's between 7900033 and 7900533." The voice sounded a little anxious.
"Pa!" Lin Zhong instantly closed the star crystal watch.
Sitting back in his chair, Lin Zhong's expression was solemn. His fingers moved as if they were flying. He skillfully operated the machine and replayed the scene from just now. Beside him, Lin Yan stared at the big screen with his hands behind his back. His eyes were shining.
For blacksmiths, fire affinity was very important!
In the entire Lin clan, there were only three people who got full marks in the 'Fire Affinity' test.
Among them was Lin Yan himself.
"Master, it's him!" Lin Zhong's gaze was focused as he pointed forward.
Lin Yan nodded and stared at the light screen. At this moment, the image was replaying the scene of Lin Feng stepping through the flames. The raging flames didn't resist at all. They simply opened up a path for Lin Feng to walk through. It was very strange!
"He's very young." Lin Yan's eyes were shining.
The younger the person, the more likely they were to be molded.
"Master, I'll immediately …" Lin Zhong stood up, pleasantly surprised.
"What's the hurry?" Lin Yan said indifferently. His expression was as calm as a clear lake. "Switch the image to the second round. I want to see how good his' control over fire 'is."
"Yes, Master." Lin Zhong scratched his head and sat down.
…
"The number of people has indeed decreased."
"Less than one in ten can pass the first round."
"The elimination rate is very high."
Lin Feng nodded and looked forward.
At this moment, the human dragon had shrunk a lot. It didn't feel crowded anymore.
The names on the huge light screen kept increasing. In the blink of an eye, there were more than four thousand names. Lin Feng frowned slightly. At this moment, he wasn't worried about not passing the round. Instead, he was worried that he wouldn't make it in time for the ten thousand spots.
Looking at the human dragon ahead, Lin Feng felt helpless.
However, he couldn't be anxious.
…
Time passed little by little.
The long line kept shrinking. Lin Feng's eyes were shining.
The 'test content' in front was gradually visible. It was a light pillar that looked like an energy machine. All the warriors put their hands at the bottom of the light pillar. The flames suddenly gathered. The red light pillar rose straight up. There was a black area at the top, which was the symbol.
Lin Feng's eyes sparkled as he quickly understood the content of the test.
It was very simple and direct.
"It's a test of instantaneous flame control," Lin Feng thought.
"The intensity of each flame is different. The endurance of the light pillar is unknown."
"Moreover, not only must the flame reach the black area, it must also be done in a very short time."
Lin Feng nodded. The time should be within one second.
The flame must not pass the black area. Otherwise, one would be eliminated.
The light pillar was thin and long, but the black area was very short. Similarly, less than one in ten warriors were eliminated in this round. It was even stricter than before. Lin Feng sighed inwardly as he watched the cultivators anxiously fail one after another.
The more nervous they were, the worse it was.
"It's not just about flame control."
"There's also psychology."
Lin Feng nodded. There was only one chance.
Just like refining, the psychological requirements were very strict. There could not be the slightest mistake.
Even if one did not sleep for several days and nights, every step had to be taken seriously. One mistake and the whole game would be lost.
Refining weapons was not an easy task.
…
Soon —
As the number plate in his hand flashed, it was Lin Feng's turn.
"The Nine Provinces are indeed extraordinary. The level of energy civilization is really high," Lin Feng thought.
Looking at the light pillar at a close distance, looking at the finely designed energy machine in front of him, Lin Feng was very impressed. He gently placed his right hand under the light pillar. In an instant, Lin Feng's eyes lit up. The flame of rebirth was instantly ignited. Almost instantly, Lin Feng's mind was clear.
Bang! The flame rose rapidly.
The speed was so fast that it reached the black area in the blink of an eye.
It was not biased.
"Pa!" A pleasant sound came from the light pillar.
At this time, the passage in front suddenly opened. Sounds of envy and discussion could be heard. Lin Feng smiled.
To him, this round was too easy.
"If it was Star Sea level, the control might be easier and more exquisite."
"Now that I have the power of the Phoenix constellation, I am not used to it."
Thinking in his heart, Lin Feng clenched his right fist.
The flame of rebirth was naturally easy to control, but he had not been in contact with the power of the Phoenix constellation for long.
But it did not matter. At least his results were 'passable'.
"I wonder what the third round is?" Lin Feng was curious.
He did not turn back and stepped into the passage.
…
(Third Update ~ ~)
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