"That's not necessary. I think my uncle, Chen Yuyang, is qualified to be the examiner since he's a fifth-class runemaster on Calming Island." Li Junhao stood up and said proudly.
Li Yutang wanted to say something, but when he saw Li Junhao's expression, and then looked at Chen Yu, the old man who didn't say a word, he wisely shut his mouth.
Although this was against the rules because of Chen Yu's relationship with Chen Junhao, Calming Island would not investigate such a small detail, so Li Yutang chose not to interfere.
He did not want to offend Chen Yu because of this.
Although the others were dissatisfied, they could only nod helplessly because of Chen Yu's identity.
"Since everyone has agreed to let Master Chen Yu be the examiner, let's start the competition here," Li Yutang said loudly.
"In that case, I'll reluctantly be the examiner." Chen Yu looked at the people present and coughed a few times before saying, "According to the usual method, we'll test your knowledge of runes first, then your practical ability. But I don't have that much time to accompany you."
"Then how will Master Chen Yu be tested?" Someone could not help but ask.
"It's very simple." Chen Yu took out a few wooden swords.
The wooden swords were made of very special materials. Although everyone present was knowledgeable, they were all surprised because they could not tell what materials they were made of.
Apart from the different materials, these wooden swords were also engraved with simple runes.
"These wooden swords are made of a hundred-year Yinkui Tree and a hundred-year Cold Yin Stone from the bottom of the sea. Together with the special rune formation of Calming Island, we can draw a rune sealing sword formation on it, thus giving it the power of a rune sealing sword."
"But compared to a regular rune sealing sword, its production time and final energy are reduced by more than five times, and it can only be used two or three times."
"In other words, it's only used to test the ability of a runemaster. There's no other special use."
Chen Yu explained after taking out the wooden swords.
"I've long heard that Calming Island has such a wooden sword, but I didn't expect to see it on Calming Island."
"This wooden sword is expensive, and only a fifth-class runemaster like Master Chen Yu would use it."
"At Master Chen Yu's level, why would he care about such a small expense? His time is the most precious."
Upon hearing the functions of these wooden swords, the few people in the hall all revealed shocked expressions.
"If there's anyone who doesn't have the ability to draw such a runic array, I advise them not to waste this material." After that, Chen Yu looked at the crowd with a faint smile on his face.
Although Chen Yu did not explicitly say what would happen if they wasted the materials, they could all understand the meaning behind his words. If they wasted the materials without the ability to do so, then don't blame Chen Yu for not giving them face in other places in the future.
Therefore, after hearing his words, someone's expression immediately turned ugly. "I don't have the strength to do so, so I won't waste Master Chen Yu's materials."
"I won't waste it either."
After that, a few more people gave up. In the blink of an eye, only Linlong and another person were left. Of course, Chen Junhao did not give up either.
The other person was a young man about 27 or 28 years old. He didn't speak much and looked very calm. His face didn't show any joy.
In other words, there were only three people competing for it now.
At this moment, everyone could not help but look at Chen Junhao, Linlong, and the other person in shock.
They did not expect to encounter three people like them on this small island. After all, anyone who could draw a runic sealing sword formation was definitely a fourth-grade runemaster.
Although there was only a grade difference between a fourth-grade runemaster and a third-grade runemaster, there was a world of difference in strength.
After all, a fourth-grade runemaster could draw a runic sealing sword, but a third-grade runemaster could not.
Chen Junhao looked at Linlong and the other person and said proudly, "Hmph, I didn't expect two of us to dare to stay behind."
There were differences in the runic sealing swords as well. Chen Junhao did not think that the formation he drew would be inferior to Linlong and the other person. After all, he came from an extremely famous runemaster clan in the Southern Region.
"Alright, then the three of you can start. The time limit is four hours. Those who exceed this time limit will automatically be eliminated from the competition," Chen Yu said in a clear voice.
After that, Linlong and the other two people each took a wooden sword and took out their rune brushes to draw a runic array on the wooden sword.
Chen Junhao, who took out his rune brush, did not start immediately. Instead, he looked at Linlong and the other person first. When he saw that Linlong and the other person had taken out rune brushes that could not be any more ordinary, a look of contempt appeared on his face. Then, he began to draw on the wooden sword.
After the other person took out his rune brush, he no longer paid attention to the situation around him. Instead, he focused on drawing a runic array on the wooden sword.
As for Linlong, he stopped after one or two strokes, and then turned to look at Chen Junhao and the other person's progress.
Seeing this situation, the surrounding people could not help but be puzzled. In their opinion, since Linlong dared to accept the challenge, he should be capable. Why did he stop after two strokes?
After a while, Linlong still did not move.
At this moment, everyone could not help but feel that Linlong did not know how to draw at all.
After all, drawing a rune sealing sword array was not a joke. Although the wooden sword could save a lot of time, four hours was still very tight.
Even at this time, Linlong still did not move. It was obvious that he did not know how to draw.
Although Grandmaster Chen Yu wouldn't do anything to him now, he would definitely suffer in the future. Everyone couldn't help having such a thought in their hearts.
After a while, Linlong began to move. However, even if he was a powerful runemaster, time was bound to be very tight. Therefore, no one was optimistic about Linlong's chances at all.
Even Chen Yu merely glanced at Linlong.
His attention was basically on Chen Junhao and the other person.
The other person's basic skills were quite solid, and his hand holding the brush was as steady as a mountain.
Chen Yu, who could see that the other person's strength was definitely comparable to Chen Junhao's, even asked the patriarch next to him, Li Yutang, for information about the other person.
"This young man's surname is Liu Gang, and he is from the Central Region …" Li Yutang naturally told him everything he knew.
Chen Junhao, who was drawing for a while, naturally raised his head to look at the situation of the other two people. Seeing Liu Gang's demeanor of a master, he naturally did not dare to be careless.
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