"The content of the second round of assessment is soul manipulation."
Elder Sheng took out a black iron bead: "The assessment will use this soul-testing bead, which is specifically designed for the soul. This bead is very light for normal people, but for the soul, it is as heavy as a thousand jin."
"What you need to do is use your soul power to catch as many soul-testing beads as possible, and the final ranking will be based on who catches the most beads."
"Have you all understood the rules?"
Xiao Li and the others nodded.
"The record holder for this test item is also Cao Ying. Back then, she caught 89 beads, a record that has yet to be broken."
"However, there is hope that someone can break it today," Elder Sheng said with a smile.
Everyone's eyes involuntarily fell on Xiao Li.
Before this, they did not believe anyone could break Cao Ying's record.
But after the soul value test just now, they looked at Xiao Li with new eyes.
Perhaps, this time Young Master Xiao Li could once again break Cao Ying's record?!
Even Cao Ying, dressed in a black dress and seated in her seat, had her gaze fixed on Young Master Xiao Li, with intense interest in her beautiful eyes.
She was not angry or unconvinced by the idea of her record being broken.
On the contrary, she was now deeply interested in Young Master Xiao Li.
"Xiao Li… I want to see what kind of score you can achieve in this soul manipulation."
Everyone was ready, and the second round of testing began.
"A reminder, never think of catching a large number of soul-testing beads at once; that is the most foolish behavior."
After saying the last sentence, Elder Sheng immediately withdrew from the stone platform.
Immediately after, countless small black holes appeared in the ceiling of the main hall, and soul-testing beads fell like a torrential rain.
Dan Xuan and the others quickly released their vast soul power, forming a large soul hand, and began to grab the falling soul-testing beads.
Xiao Li accurately caught the first soul-testing bead. It was heavier than expected, but not so heavy that it couldn't be caught.
The other few did not adapt to the weight of the soul-testing beads at first and were somewhat flustered.
But as they slowly became familiar with the feeling, Dan Xuan and the others also began to get into the rhythm, steadily catching one soul-testing bead after another.
This assessment tests the degree of control over soul power.
As time passed, Qiu Ji and Bai Ying withdrew one after another. They caught thirty-one and forty-three soul-testing beads respectively.
After a while, Cao Xiu also withdrew, with fifty-six soul-testing beads floating in front of him.
Dan Xuan persisted longer, but only for a few more minutes, withdrawing after catching the sixty-sixth bead.
Now, only Young Master Xiao Li remained on the field.
And compared to the others, Young Master Xiao Li looked much calmer and more composed.
In fact, after getting used to the weight of the soul-testing beads, he no longer listened to Elder Sheng's words, but instead caught two soul-testing beads each time.
Finally, Young Master Xiao Li stopped after keeping his score at 120 beads.
He still had strength, but there was no need to waste time.
"One hundred and twenty beads, he broke Cao Ying's record again," Ye Zhong murmured, his face revealing unconcealable excitement.
Because he knew that the Ye family was saved!
Two first-place finishes in three rounds of assessment. It was basically confirmed that the Ye family's spot was secured!
"Not bad, you broke the record for this test again," Elder Sheng also couldn't help but praise, his eyes full of approval for Young Master Xiao Li.
He increasingly felt that the young man's soul power was unfathomable.
Beside him, Cao Ying's beautiful eyes sparkled, and a charming smile played on her lips.
This man had successfully piqued her interest… "The third round of assessment is very simple; it tests the attack intensity of soul power."
"Soul power, as the foundation of us Alchemists, is a good offensive method."
"Therefore, in the final round of assessment, you five will enter a designated circle and engage in combat using soul power. Whoever remains in the circle last will be the victor."
Elder Sheng said.
At this moment, Cao Ying suddenly said, "Elder Sheng, according to the rules, the champion of the previous assessment has one chance to replace someone."
"So, our Cao family wishes to substitute someone midway. I wonder if that is permissible?"
Cao Ying's words surprised everyone.
Clearly, everyone understood that Cao Ying was interested in Young Master Xiao Li and wanted to test him personally.
Although Elder Sheng was somewhat helpless about this, he could only nod: "According to the rules, it is permissible."
Although he also thought highly of Young Master Xiao Li, sometimes a young person being too sharp was not a good thing.
It was also a good option to let Cao Ying temper Young Master Xiao Li's sharpness.
"Young Master Xiao Li, you wouldn't mind, would you?"
Cao Ying looked at Young Master Xiao Li, a captivating smile appearing on her enchanting face.
She truly was a vixen… Young Master Xiao Li smiled: "Since Miss Cao Ying has such an elegant interest, I naturally also wish to test Miss Cao Ying's depth."
Both parties had agreed, and the assessment proceeded as normal.
The five stood in the circle, and at Elder Sheng's command, all five simultaneously unleashed their vast soul power.
Cao Ying's objective was clear; her soul power transformed into a python, heading straight for Young Master Xiao Li.
"Does it have to be so targeted?"
Young Master Xiao Li shook his head helplessly, but his soul power showed no mercy, colliding with Cao Ying's.
Boom!
Two powerful soul forces collided, immediately stirring up an astonishing commotion.
The soul powers of the other three were simply not on the same level as theirs.
The mere aftershocks caused Dan Xuan and the other two to change their expressions, their bodies forced back a few steps.
"Young Master Xiao Li's soul power is indeed remarkable."
Feeling the power of Young Master Xiao Li's soul for the first time truly startled Cao Ying.
"Next, this humble girl will get serious, Young Master Xiao Li, please be careful!"
After she spoke, Cao Ying's soul power condensed into a huge palm print, striking towards Young Master Xiao Li.
"Soul Profound Yin Palm!"
"A soul skill? That's rare."
Young Master Xiao Li recognized Cao Ying's move as a soul skill at a glance.
It just so happened that he hadn't used a soul skill in a long time either.
"Soul Rending Hand!"
Young Master Xiao Li condensed his soul power into a palm, carrying a fierce gust of wind, and collided with Cao Ying's soul palm print.
Boom!
Cao Ying's talent was indeed very strong, and her soul power was also very strong.
She had even learned soul skills that most people couldn't.
Even within the Pill Tower, she was an absolute genius.
Unfortunately, today she encountered Young Master Xiao Li.
And it was Young Master Xiao Li, who possessed a Heaven Realm soul and had mastered a Earth-tier soul skill!
In this clash, Cao Ying's soul palm print was directly torn apart by Young Master Xiao Li's Soul Rending Hand.
Cao Ying suffered a backlash, grunting softly, her delicate body retreating repeatedly, and she was actually forced out of the circle!
This scene stunned everyone.
Cao Ying actually lost to Young Master Xiao Li?
"Miss Cao Ying, you yield," Young Master Xiao Li said with a slight smile.
Cao Ying looked up, staring at him in shock.
"What you just used… was also a soul skill?"
"Correct."
"What level?"
"Earth-tier low-grade."
"So that's it… you are stronger than me."
Cao Ying conceded.
She was completely convinced by her defeat…