Douluo Continent: When Huo Yuhao Becomes the Lord of the End

Chapter 13 Mirror of the Mortal World, Level One Soul Master Assessment
Mingde Hall.

"Shared mental detection?"

Jing Hongchen looked at Lin Jiayi, who was still excited and nodded hurriedly.

"Yes, Dean, this is simply a divine skill for Soul Master research. Although Yuhao has not yet shown any talent in Soul Tools, I can guarantee that Yuhao definitely has the potential to become a Level 9 Soul Master."

Jing Hongchen smiled and said, "It's too early to talk about these things now. We haven't provided that child with any Soul Master training resources yet, just to see his talent in Soul Master research."

"But you and I both know that even if that child is truly gifted in Soul Master training, we absolutely cannot let him fall behind in Soul Master cultivation. Although we are unwilling to admit it, in terms of top-tier combat power, we have to say that Soul Masters still have the advantage."

This is also the main reason why the Sun Moon Empire, despite its formidable national strength, is reluctant to start a war.

If limiting the extreme combat power of the original Douluo Three Kingdoms and Shrek Academy, Sun Moon Academy could easily defeat them. However, considering their high-end combat power, Sun Moon Academy's shortcomings are still too obvious.

The entire empire only has one level 10 Soul Master, equivalent to one and a half Limit Douluo combat power. If Sun Moon could produce another such existence, the advantage would be completely tilted. But this is not as simple as it sounds. It requires not only countless resources, but also extraordinary talent.

Could Huo Yuhao be the key to breaking the deadlock?
Jing Hongchen shook his head, temporarily putting these thoughts aside, and gave the instructions.

“I understand. Continue to observe that child. Once he demonstrates his talent as a Soul Master, I will meet him in person. If his identity is truly without issue, I will provide him with abundant cultivation resources, and may even take him as my disciple.”

"Yes!" Lin Jiayi nodded in disbelief.

The dean was actually willing to take Yuhao as his disciple even before meeting him. This was the head of the Mingde Hall, and apart from the head of the Offering Hall, Elder Kong, he was the closest person in the empire to becoming a level ten Soul Master.

A month later.

Experimental Zone of the Teaching Department of the Royal Soul Master Academy.

"Yuhao, are you sure you want to take the Level 1 Soul Master assessment now?"

Shi Xuan, Huo Yuhao's teacher, had an expression of disbelief on his face, and even a hint of anticipation.

A month! This kid has never touched a soul tool before, and he has only been studying on his own for a month. Can he really pass the soul tool master's theoretical knowledge test and make a soul tool independently?
He knew that Huo Yuhao often stayed up all night in the library, but this speed was still too fast, and it could even break the record for the fastest person to become a first-level soul master in the Sun Moon Empire.

"Teacher Shi, I am very sure of my choice. Let's begin."

During this time, Huo Yuhao did more than just study theoretical knowledge in the library. With the free metal quotas provided by the academy and the 10,000 gold soul coins sponsored by Lin Jiayi, he personally inscribed a lot of first-level soul guidance arrays.

If he hadn't been absolutely certain that everything would go perfectly and that he was absolutely confident in passing the Level 1 Soul Master assessment and getting a high score, Huo Yuhao wouldn't have taken the assessment in such a short time.

Time is a resource. He has already learned 99% of the theoretical knowledge on the path of a Level 1 Soul Master, and has even personally inscribed five Level 1 Soul Master core arrays. If he doesn't take the test now, when will he?

"Okay, I will inform the head of the teaching department to come and proctor your theoretical knowledge test. As for the subsequent first-level soul core making, you can choose the difficulty level yourself."

Huo Yuhao nodded. There are many types of first-level soul tool cores, and the difficulty of making them varies. The difficulty is directly related to the subsequent score. In order to get the highest score, he naturally needs to carefully consider which core array to choose.

However, he quickly laughed it off. Why choose an existing core array? Isn't innovating soul tools also part of the assessment?

He was going to create the core array of a first-level soul tool on his own. Through his observations over the past few days, he had already gotten a clear idea of ​​what his first real creation would be.

Lin Jiayi arrived quickly. Although he had been observing Huo Yuhao for the past few days, he still found it hard to believe that the boy would be taking the Level 1 Soul Master assessment in just one month. However, all he could do was believe in Huo Yuhao's talent and in his own judgment.

"The assessment begins."

At Shi Xuan's command, a theoretical knowledge test paper specifically for first-level soul masters appeared in front of Huo Yuhao. Huo Yuhao looked at the test questions on the soul master screen in front of him, quickly got into the zone, and focused on answering the questions.

How difficult are these test questions?

Lin Jiayi asked curiously, and Shi Xuan thought for a moment before answering.

"As per your previous arrangements, Director, these are definitely the most difficult questions in the theoretical knowledge of first-level Soul Masters, and there are even a few that can only be encountered by second-level Soul Masters."

Lin Jiayi stopped talking. Geniuses deserve the treatment of geniuses. How can ordinary assessments reflect the extraordinary nature of geniuses? Dean, just wait and see. Yuhao will definitely give you a big surprise. Lin Jiayi put his hands behind his back, looking forward to Huo Yuhao's performance.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao was already immersed in the ocean of knowledge, focusing intently on answering the questions.

Q: Which of the following materials is most suitable for making a level-one soul tool core base? Please explain.

A. Sinking Silver, B. Sinking Iron, C. Star Silver, D. Crimson Flame Metal
Option B. Explanation: Heavy iron is highly malleable and inexpensive, making it a common material for basic soul tools; Star silver requires high purity to be effective, while Crimson Flame Metal and Heavy Silver are high-level materials and are not suitable as the core base for first-level soul tools.

Fill in the blank: What is the main function of the "energy-gathering patterns" in the core magic array?

A: Improve the efficiency of soul power storage.

Analysis: The energy-gathering patterns are the basic structure of the magic array, responsible for the stable storage and conversion of soul power.

Drawing task: Draw the core texture structure of the 'Basic Energy Gathering Array'. Note that you need to label the energy input and output nodes.

Scoring criteria: main ring pattern (40%), central triangular energy node (30%), and three external auxiliary conduction patterns (30%).

Application question: If you find that the magic circle cannot be activated after inscribing it when making a level one defensive soul tool, please analyze the possible reasons (at least two points).

A: 1. The magic array pattern is broken or not completely closed, which leads to the interruption of energy conduction.

2. The materials are not pure enough to withstand the soul power load of the magic array.

3. The direction of soul power injection is opposite to the design of the magic array (e.g., clockwise/counterclockwise is incorrect).

Soon, Huo Yuhao finished clicking to answer and handed the soul guide screen in his hand to Shi Xuan and Lin Jiayi, who had been waiting. It really felt a bit like a closed-book exam at school.

Under the review of Shi Xuan and Lin Jiayi, Huo Yuhao's theoretical knowledge test results came out quickly: a perfect score!
Putting aside the choice of objective questions, Huo Yuhao's answers, whether in application or drawing, gave the two of them a very amazing feeling. It was as if the questions were based on the answers themselves, and he hadn't put in much effort at all, as if he had been immersed in them for many years.

"Alright, since the theoretical knowledge is perfect, let's proceed with the Level 1 Soul Tool making assessment. Shi Xuan, whatever metal Yuhao chooses next, grant his request."

"I have a feeling that this child might give us a surprise."

(End of this chapter)