Volume 34, Chapter 489.2: The Eighteen Ice Needles (1/2)

Huo Yuhao indeed slowed down. He retracted his other four fingers before using his left hand to pick up the rare metal. Only his right index finger continued to make minor carvings on the metal. Even though he was still quick, he was now much slower than before.

Metal scraps continued to fall, and Huo Yuhao was extremely focused.

Even though it was only the first out of twenty-four core formations, it was still much more complex than the central core formations of many Class 7 soul tools. The more advanced the soul tool, the more difficult it was to make. It was just like soul masters and soul engineers – the higher the cultivation, the more difficult it was to achieve.

Xuan Ziwen felt a sense of nostalgia as he watched Huo Yuhao. Then, when he was still in the Sun Moon Empire, he had relied on a Class 8 decomposition cannon to become the youngest Class 8 soul engineer in the Illustrious Virtue Hall. At the same time, he became their chief researcher!

He was really high-spirited then. It was a pity that his power was restricted in the Illustrious Virtue Hall. Eventually, he was poached by Huo Yuhao, and came to the Tang Sect.

However, Xuan Ziwen didn’t regret his choice at all. Ever since he had come to the Tang Sect, he had shown respect. At the same time, the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy didn’t skimp on providing him with all types of resources. Otherwise, how could he have become a Class 9 soul engineer in such a short period of time?

Although Xuan Ziwen knew that he wasn’t inferior to anyone else in terms of soul tool research, he was also very aware that his foundation in terms of his soul power cultivation was very poor. Initially, he had relied on all sorts of medicine to become a Soul Douluo. Before he reached Class 9, he believed that anyone with seven rings in the Tang Sect could easily defeat him if he didn’t use a soul tool.

Normally, he was very busy with work. He didn’t even have time to think about daily matters. Now that he finally had the time to rest, all types of thoughts ran through his mind. However, he was still very fixated on Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao was going faster and faster. From his initial unfamiliarity, he slowly regained the feeling of making a soul tool. Even he himself was delightfully surprised by that.

This rare metal seemed to have been enlarged in his eyes. Even some very minor details were attended to under his meticulous observation.

At the start, he didn’t dare to use any carving techniques. However, as time passed, he found things much easier using his spiritual power as a guide.

Very soon, his first core formation had been completed. He carefully placed it at a corner of the carving table. He then picked up his second piece of rare metal and started to carve it.

Xuan Ziwen took a few steps forward and silently picked up that first core formation, carefully observing it. After a brief moment, he nodded and put it back in its original position.

This kid has indeed not been slacking. This was the appraisal that Xuan Ziwen gave after seeing the core formation.

From the fact that Huo Yuhao could create a core formation in such a short period of time, it was evident that he was a qualified Class 7 soul engineer. He was even one of the more experienced ones. Perhaps I should let him try one of the simpler Class 8 soul tools. He might successfully create them.

Of course, this was only an instantaneous thought in Xuan Ziwen’s mind.

Huo Yuhao was already getting faster and faster. The creation of the second core formation took only four-fifths of the time he needed to make the first core formation.

All twenty-four core formations were being built for the same goal. There were three groups of eight, and each group had their own similarities. Furthermore, they were also interlinked in some aspects.

Huo Yuhao took two hours to finish the first group of core formations. The eight formations were neatly arranged on the table.

Xuan Ziwen revealed a weird expression on his face when he saw this.

He could still clearly remember that he had taken a total of six days to finish creating a Class 8 decomposition cannon when he was still a Class 8 soul engineer. As for the first group of core formations, it had taken him three days.

It was the same core formations. The first group was the most difficult. It was only at the later stages that one could proceed faster as he grasped the technique.

This kid has actually succeeded? At least it doesn’t seem like he’s made a mistake. It’ll be even easier later on. Surely he hasn’t made a mistake, has he?

Xuan Ziwen wanted to remind Huo Yuhao that he could take a break halfway into making an advanced soul tool to recharge.

However, when he looked at Huo Yuhao, he immediately discovered that Huo Yuhao was very energetic. He didn’t seem the least bit tired at all!

He doesn’t need to rest then. Xuan Ziwen thought to himself wickedly.

He turned around and walked out. He found that it was already dark outside. From the sky, it seemed like it was six hours to daybreak.

Hmph, if he can’t finish before daybreak, it won’t count even if he succeeds in the end. Furthermore, so what if he succeeds? If it can’t be used, he’ll still lose.