After the leader of the Mei Clan announced the start of the test, all the participants began to move.
Most people displayed their secret techniques and carefully observed every single rock. Others used their experience and their eyesight.
For example, the Three Titans and the Big Dipper, as well as those famous Grandmasters, did not use any secret techniques. They relied on their experience.
Ling Xian did the same.
He strolled around casually. With one look, he could tell if the rock before him was a useless rock or a precious gem.
His relaxed demeanor was even more relaxed than many Grandmasters.
Therefore, he attracted a lot of attention.
"Judging based on experience? Is this person truly capable or is he just faking it?"
"Both are possible. But based on what I see, even if he can tell, the rate of accuracy is not high."
"That's right. Even techniques cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. How can one's eyesight be accurate?"
Everyone discussed. Some people had high hopes, others didn't.
Wen Longhai was one of the people who didn't have high hopes.
However, he was happy.
Because this would help him make Ling Xian lose face.
"Those who overestimate themselves will only lose."
Wen Longhai silently snickered and formed a hand seal.
Instantly, a strange stone silently flew by and replaced the stone before Ling Xian.
No one noticed this scene.
Be it the Three Titans or the Four Great Clans, none of them saw it.
What could they do? There were far too many strange rocks. Like the stars in the night sky, who would notice?
Even Ling Xian didn't notice.
Therefore, after he finished looking at the rock before him, he shifted his gaze to the rock Wen Longhai wanted him to see.
"Hmm?"
Ling Xian frowned slightly, unable to see through this rock.
It was completely black. It was neither extravagant nor ordinary.
Most importantly, based on its appearance, he couldn't tell anything.
Ling Xian placed his hand on top of the rock and used his Golden Testing Hands.
In the next second, an incomparably bright light exploded. Like the undying Sun, it was extremely bright.
However, Ling Xian was not ecstatic. Instead, he frowned.
All because he sensed the presence of an array.
If it was someone who didn't understand array dao, they definitely wouldn't be able to discover it. But in front of him, an array dao grandmaster, what array could escape his discerning eyes?
"A trap, huh …"
Ling Xian squinted his eyes. He let go of the Golden Testing Hands and activated his Inner Gaze.
With a flash of purple light, the interior of the strange stone appeared in front of him.
The inside of the wondrous stone was filled with runes. Apart from that, there was nothing else.
In other words, this was a useless rock. The reason why the Testing Gold Hand could shine was because of these runes.
Arrays similar to illusions had the ability to confuse. If Ling Xian wasn't a grandmaster of arrays and had the Inner Eyes, he would've been fooled.
Once he chose this stone, he would definitely be humiliated in front of everyone.
"In order to make me lose face, your Wen family has really put in a lot of effort."
Ling Xian silently snickered. Then, he frowned and fell into deep thought.
It was obvious that this was a trap set by the Wen Clan. If he didn't choose it, then he wouldn't lose face. However, it was only to save face and not to make Wen Longhai lose face.
Therefore, after pondering for a while, he decided to choose this stone.
Of course, the premise was to turn this worthless stone into a gem.
If it was someone else, they would definitely be at their wits' end and could only choose to avoid it. But Ling Xian had the ability to do so.
Since there were runes inside the stone, then it meant he could carve runes inside.
Therefore, Ling Xian decided to carve a powerful heavenly array to turn waste into treasure.
When that happens, Wen Longhai would be the one suffering.
"Since you want me to fall into your trap, then I will grant you your wish."
Ling Xian teasingly smiled. Then, he formed a hand seal and without a sound, a powerful heavenly array was engraved inside the stone.
To an array grandmaster like him, this wasn't a difficult task. Especially since there were already runes inside the stone, it was extremely easy.
Therefore, Ling Xian only used an hour to successfully carve a heavenly array.
As for the runes from before, he didn't erase them.
His goal was to confuse Wen Longhai and make him think he has fallen into a trap.
Then, Ling Xian let the strange stone hover behind him. This meant he had chosen this stone.
This made Wen Longhai excited. The leader of the Wen Clan revealed a smile.
To make Ling Xian lose face, the two of them had spent a lot of effort. Now that he had fallen into a trap, they were naturally ecstatic.
However, they carefully controlled themselves, afraid that Ling Xian would notice something was wrong.
They didn't know that Ling Xian already knew. To him, the Wen Clan's trap was a joke.
"Be happy as much as you want. After I open this stone, you won't be able to smile anymore."
Ling Xian's eyes were filled with mockery. He marched forward and continued to pick out stones.
After some time, he picked out two stones. Though they weren't heavenly treasures, they were still treasures and were enough to pass the test.
At this time, it was almost time.
Everyone had picked out three stones and were quietly waiting on the side.
At this, the leader of the Mei Clan stood up, "The first round has ended. Everyone, please open up your stones."
Hearing this, a master of strange stones took the lead and opened the three stones. Without exception, all of them contained treasures.
Then, the entire area was drowned in light.
Most of the wondrous stones they chose contained treasures that were quite extraordinary.
Of course, during this time, many useless stones appeared, which caused others to laugh.
Very quickly, it was the turn of the three leaders.
This filled the hearts of everyone present with anticipation, and the three of them did not disappoint. Each of the wondrous stones contained extraordinary treasures.
In terms of value, the nine stones they chose were without a doubt, the most valuable.
Therefore, everyone exclaimed and complimented them.
"It is no wonder they are the leaders of the Mysterious Stone World. They are extraordinary."
Ling Xian exclaimed. Then, he marched forward and opened up the two stones that weren't tampered with.
Instantly, light shot through the cloud. Though it couldn't compare to the treasures of the three leaders, it was better than the stones most people chose.
"No wonder Wen Longhai felt inferior. This person truly is extraordinary."
"That's right. The value of these two Wondrous Stones is quite astonishing. They are even better than the treasures of those Wondrous Stone Masters."
"Very impressive. This person's knowledge of stones is comparable to the grandmasters."
Everyone chimed in and complimented.
This made Wen Longhai laugh. He was somewhat proud and somewhat sarcastic.
He stared at Ling Xian, "Friend Ling, you sure are impressive. I bet your third stone will also contain shocking treasures."
Hearing this, Ling Xian squinted his eyes and they flickered with coldness.
Wen Longhai's statement, without a doubt, left an impression on everyone. The impression that his third stone will contain shocking treasures.
Under these circumstances, if he chose a useless stone, then he would lose all face and become a laughing stock.
Therefore, Ling Xian's eyes were cold. But on the surface, he was smiling.
"Of course. If it didn't contain shocking treasures, why would I choose it?"
"Then I will wait and see."
Wen Longhai's smile was bright and so did the leader of the Wen Clan.
They knew very well that it was a completely useless stone that was worthless!
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