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Chapter 32: Pseudo Treasure (Please Read)
Time flies by like a white horse.

Ye Xingkong was immersed in cultivation, like a shriveled sponge, madly absorbing water from the ocean of knowledge.

In a blink of an eye, two years and nine months passed.

"Well, I finally understood the last third-level secret pattern in the initial solution of the secret pattern!"

Ye Xingkong stretched and let out a long sigh.

Before his eyes, a number jumped quietly.

[Secret Pattern Initial Solution: 1/100 (Great Success)]

"The secret book 'The Beginning of the Secret Pattern' is for novice weapon refiners to get started."

"According to the classification in the book, once you have mastered the "Secret Patterns" you can begin to refine first-tier weapons. If you have achieved some success, you can then refine second-tier weapons. If you have achieved great success, you can begin to refine third-tier weapons."

"However, even if one can refine a third-level weapon, he is not actually a true weapon refiner. At most, he can be considered a weapon refiner apprentice or trainee."

Ye Xingkong looked thoughtful.

Just like apprentice-level warriors are not considered warriors in the universe, among the group of weapon refiners, those who can only refine third-level weapons are not considered weapon refiners at all.

"Weapons below the third level basically don't involve laws. At most, they only touch the realm level, so the secret patterns are very simple."

"However, the secret patterns engraved on higher-level weapons are twice as complex, and they must be able to conform to the fundamental laws of the universe."

Ye Xingkong couldn't help but shook his head.

No matter what it is, once it involves the fundamental laws of the universe, the difficulty will increase by more than one level.

Wow~
A sharp sword about two meters long appeared on the silver-white ground.

Ye Xingkong only took a glance and determined that the blood-colored sword was a semi-finished product, at most a "prototype".

The so-called embryonic weapon is a weapon that has not yet been engraved with secret patterns.

Strictly speaking, the entire process of refining a weapon, of course, starts with the initial smelting and purification of materials, followed by shaping, and finally engraving the secret patterns.

However, this assessment obviously omitted all the previous steps, leaving only the important "secret pattern" step.

"Please note that each examinee can only use three embryos."

"Once everything is damaged, it will be considered a failure in the assessment."

At this time, the voice of the silver bald man sounded in his ears.

"Only three chances?"

Ye Xingkong frowned slightly.

He thought about it, then simply sat cross-legged and let his consciousness enter the virtual universe.

In the virtual universe, any weapon can be simulated, including organ embryos.

"Well, let's try it in the virtual universe first. Once the success rate exceeds 90%, we can then conduct the assessment in reality."

Ye Xingkong smiled slightly.

It has to be said that the virtual universe of the human race is indeed a great creation.

It is very convenient both in cultivation and refining.

Ye Xingkong sat cross-legged in the training room, a pitch-black knife blank appeared in his hand, and he began to carve the first secret pattern.

"Yes, it worked on the first try."

Ye Xingkong couldn't help but feel happy.

However, his luck was very bad the second time. The last stroke of the secret pattern was drawn crookedly, and the entire knife blank became scrap. At most, it could be sold as an alloy sword, and he might not even be able to get back the money for the materials.

Third attempt, success!

Fourth attempt, failed!

The fifth time, it was barely successful, but there were some flaws!
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Seventy-second time, success!

Ye Xingkong looked at the third-level force weapon "Black Evil Blade" in his hand, and a smile appeared on his face.

Seventy-two attempts were made, of which forty-nine were successful and twenty-three failed.

"Finally, I succeeded ten times in a row. It shouldn't be a problem to pass the test." Ye Xingkong exited the virtual universe and looked at the three sword blanks in front of him. He did not rush to start refining weapons, but sat cross-legged on the ground and silently recovered his mental power.

The process of refining equipment requires the refiner to remain fully focused.

Every time you refine a weapon, it takes a huge toll on your mind and spirit.

Seventy-second attempts, although they were made in the virtual universe, three months had actually passed in the outside world.

About three days have passed.

Ye Xingkong slowly opened his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

As soon as he thought about it, a blood-colored knife blank fell into his hand and began to carve secret patterns.

Golden lines, like the movement of a dragon, faintly appeared on the blade, as if forming some mysterious and indescribable pattern.

"The Black Evil Blade's first-level secret pattern is 'Giant Strength', which can increase a certain amount of brute force; the second-level secret pattern is called 'Wind Evil', and the third-level secret pattern will begin to utilize the power of the domain."

Ye Xingkong's eyes were bright, as if all his mind was poured into the knife blank in front of him, carefully carving one secret pattern after another.

Because he had already tried it seventy-two times in the virtual universe and had a wealth of experience, this time it went incredibly smoothly, without any incidents, and was completed in one go.

"The third-tier weapon, 'Black Evil Blade', is done!"

Ye Xingkong was delighted and admired his masterpiece.

When he finished carving the last stroke of the secret pattern, it was like the finishing touch. The sword in his hand seemed to come alive, emitting a faint sense of sharpness.

"This Black Evil Blade is of excellent quality. It can be sold without any problems."

Ye Xingkong smiled slightly.

"Examiner, congratulations on completing the B-level assessment!"

"You are the first life in a hundred thousand epochs to pass the B-level assessment."

The bald man appeared again, and there seemed to be a faint smile on his face.

"One hundred thousand epochs, that is, more than one billion years. I don't know how long this relic has existed."

Ye Xingkong was secretly surprised when he heard this.

"Congratulations! You've been granted the status of Master's registered disciple and are now eligible to participate in the A-level assessment!"

"To begin the A-level assessment, you need to obtain authorization from the Phantom Star. The Phantom Star is a powerful planet controlled by the master, and it is also the place where the master and his disciples practice."

"Even in the entire history of Fantasy Sky Star, the A-level assessment has only been held a handful of times."

"Trying to connect to Phantom Star Connection failed Trying to connect again Connection failed"

After a long moment, the silver-haired man looked at Ye Xingkong, his tone devoid of any emotion: "Examiner, it is now confirmed that Ruins No. 12 has lost contact with the Phantom Sky Star, and the A-level assessment cannot be initiated."

"Unable to start the assessment?"

"Then who will compensate me for my fake treasure?"

Ye Xingkong widened his eyes and said unwillingly.

"According to the rules set by the Master, there are two ways to become his personal disciple. The first is to pass the A-level assessment. The second is to cultivate the "Secret Pattern Initial Interpretation" to perfection within ten years."

"As long as you obtain the status of a direct disciple, you can obtain a pseudo-treasure."

There was no trace of fluctuation in the bald man's tone.

"So, now I can only choose the second option?"

"Ten years is too short, isn't it?"

Ye Xingkong sighed.

"The content of this secret manual is not profound, it's just for beginners. The time limit is ten years, mainly to test your understanding."

The bald man said calmly, "Of course, although 'Secret Patterns: A Beginning' is only an entry-level manual, it is also the foundation of all the master's core inheritances. If you practice it well, it will be of great benefit to your future."

The new book is now recommended, please read it.
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(End of this chapter)