Chapter 283

The third stage

At this moment, Zhuowen's every move attracted the attention of almost everyone on the platform. Even the VIP seats were silent. Everyone was looking forward to seeing if the quality of the seal crystal that Zhuowen had hurriedly produced could reach a high grade.

After all, Zhuo Wen's refinement technique on the platform just now was really too shocking. Refining the soul and extracting the soul were two completely unrelated steps, yet they were actually carried out by the youth before them at the same time. This extremely audacious refinement technique really shocked many people, but at the same time, it also aroused the suspicion of some people.

In such a short period of time, with such a shocking refining method, just what level could the quality of the refined crystals reach?

Bang!

Taking large strides, Zhuo Wen arrived in front of the stone pillar. Without any hesitation, he directly pressed the seal crystal fragment in his hand into the groove at the top of the stone pillar. Under everyone's expectant gazes, the stone pillar suddenly trembled. Soon after, the ten red Yuan Crystals in the groove actually completely lit up.

The red light was as dense as blood. The red light emitted by the ten red crystals suddenly condensed together at this moment. Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, it converged into a red pillar of light that was so thick that it would take a person to wrap their arms around it. It shot straight into the sky and dyed the sky within the training field blood-red.

"Ten red crystals lit up at the same time. Perfect quality?"

The glowing figure's right hand trembled, and his body could not help but stagger. His eyes stared straight at the blood-red pillar that almost broke through the sky, and he could not help but exclaim loudly.

All the arcanists on the platform raised their heads to look at the sky as disbelief filled their faces. They had never thought that Zhuo Wen, who had only used a third of an incense stick's worth of time to refine the soul and extract the soul at the same time, would be able to refine the Seal Shattering Crystal to a perfect level.

Su Qi, whose face was originally full of ridicule, had long since been replaced by shock. Her beautiful eyes stared blankly at the blood-red pillar of light that shot straight into the sky, and she suddenly fell silent.

Su Yang's face was still indifferent, but the tightly clenched fists under his sleeves exposed the turmoil in his heart.

"Haha!

A perfect quality seal crystal. Zhuowen, this brat, is really good. In such a short period of time, he was actually able to refine a perfect quality Origin Crystal. This brat's talent is really terrifying! "In the VIP seats, Qiu Chou suddenly laughed loudly, his face full of joy.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Yuntu and Master Kuya were also very excited. After all, Zhuowen was representing Broken-Rock City in this Arcana Ceremony. The more outstanding his performance was, the more glory they would feel. They didn't want the spotlight to be stolen by the arcanists from An Ding City and Yeyang City.

"Are you kidding me?

All ten red crystals were lit up, and the quality was perfect?

This Zhuowen … "Master Huo Yun suddenly clenched his fists. The expression on his face could no longer conceal the shock in his heart. His eyes bulged as he stared at the blood-colored light pillar that pierced through the sky in the training field. In the end, he muttered to himself.

Master Han Yun, who was standing beside him, couldn't remain calm either. The shock on his face was even greater than Master Huo Yun's. It was as if he had seen a ghost.

"Old dog Huo Yun, didn't you say at the beginning that Zhuowen would lose for sure?

Now open your dog eyes and take a good look. Not only did this brat Zhuowen complete the refinement of the seal crystal in the last one-third of the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but now the quality of the seal crystal he refined has reached a perfect level. "Qiu Chou suddenly turned his head, looked at Master Huo Yun behind him with a mocking gaze, and laughed mockingly.

Master Huo Yun was stunned when he heard Qiu Chou calling him an old dog. No matter how good his temper was, he couldn't stand Qiu Chou calling him such an insulting name in public. However, because he was afraid of Qiu Chou's strength, he could only swallow it down and didn't dare to say a word.

Moreover, the quality of the seal crystal refined by Zhuowen had reached a perfect level. It was even better than his disciple Su Yang's. This was an indisputable fact, and he couldn't refute it. After thinking about it, he could only remain silent and sulk by himself.

Looking at Master Huo Yun's unlucky appearance as if he had eaten a fly, Ouyang Yuntu and Master Ku Ya couldn't help but feel happy. Master Huo Yun relied on his two advanced Grade-8 disciples to be extremely arrogant in the VIP seats. If it wasn't for Qiu Chou's sudden intervention, they might have been ruthlessly ridiculed by Master Huo Yun without daring to refute.

The blood-colored light pillar that pierced through the sky disappeared in a flash. When the light pillar disappeared, Zhuowen reached out with his right hand and retrieved the seal crystal from the groove on the stone pillar. Then, he walked back to his original position with a calm expression.

Zhuowen wasn't surprised by this result. After all, the seal crystal this time was refined with the help of the Nine Heavens Thunder Blazing Flame and Extreme Arctic Frost. In particular, Extreme Arctic Frost was the overlord of all the Earth Grade cold energies. Zhuowen had already guessed that he would be able to refine a perfect level Yuan Crystal.

"A total of sixty people passed the second stage. The remaining forty people were eliminated because the quality of their Yuan Crystals didn't reach a high level." The glowing figure scanned the people on the platform and said in a calm tone.

After hearing this, Zhuowen noticed that many people in the group were dejected and had vexed expressions. Obviously, these people were the Arcana Masters whose Yuan Crystals didn't reach the standard.

"It's really difficult!

Although I can refine a complete Seal Breaking Crystal, it's still a long way to go before it reaches the Upper Grade. "

"Sigh!

I'm really unlucky. The Yuan Crystal I refined was at the peak of the medium level. It was just a little bit away from reaching a high level. What a pity! "

"Looks like I'm not fated to participate in this year's Arcana Ceremony!"

At the same time, many people began to complain. For a moment, the platform was filled with people …

"Those who have been eliminated can't stay in the Celestial Star Formation for long. I'll now teleport all of you out."

The glowing figure completely ignored the complaining Arcana Masters on the platform. He waved his sleeve and forty rays of starlight suddenly descended from the stars in the sky, enveloping the eliminated Arcana Masters.

In the blink of an eye, the eliminated Arcana Masters disappeared from the platform amidst the starlight.

After sending off the eliminated Arcana Masters, the glowing figure looked down at the crowd from the sky. His indifferent voice sounded again, "Congratulations everyone. Since you've all passed the second stage, I'll now announce the third stage!

As I said before, the third stage is the Soul Curse Tower on the other side. The final reward is on the eighth level. Whoever reaches the eighth level first will be the final winner. "

"If everyone understands the rules of the third stage, then the third stage will now begin!

The seal in front of the Soul Curse Tower can be broken by using a seal crystal. You may enter the tower directly. "

"Also, I'd like to remind everyone that the spiritual pressure inside the Soul Curse Tower is extremely terrifying. If you really can't endure it, it's best to act according to your strength."

The glowing figure's words were like a bomb that ignited a wire, causing a huge commotion on the platform. The eyes of the remaining Arcana Masters on the platform were filled with anticipation and desire. After all, the Soul Curse Tower was indescribably beneficial to Arcana Masters. Even if they couldn't win, being able to cultivate inside would still bring them great benefits.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

For a moment, many of the Arcana Masters on the platform couldn't wait any longer. They activated the mental strength in their bodies and wrapped it around their bodies. Then, like arrows released from a bow, they shot toward the Soul Curse Tower in the distance.

When the Arcana Master at the front was about to touch the seal of the Soul Curse Tower, he immediately raised the seal crystal in his hand and released the power of the crystal to his heart's content. Ripples immediately appeared on the seal, and then a hole as tall as a person appeared, allowing the Arcana Master to enter the other side of the seal.

However, the hole only existed for a very short time. As soon as the Arcana Master passed through the seal, it disappeared. Obviously, this was set up to prevent Arcana Masters who relied on a seal crystal to take advantage of the situation.

Su Yang, who was standing at the edge of the platform, glanced at the Soul Curse Tower in the distance. He suddenly turned around and stared at Zhuowen with narrowed eyes, coldly and arrogantly saying, "You're called Zhuowen, right?

At such a young age, you already have the mental strength of an initial third grade. At the same time, you also possess a powerful earth fire like the Nine Heavens Thunder Inferno Flame. I'm afraid you're the number one person among the younger generation of the Broken Rock City's Arcane Guild! "

"You're really scheming. You've been hiding your strength from the beginning!

However, being able to refine a perfect seal crystal doesn't mean anything.

Once we enter the Soul Curse Tower, I'll let you know that the gap between you and me is still very big. "

Xue Nai, who was not far away, heard Su Yang's words. Her pretty face also turned deathly pale. Then, her cold and beautiful eyes stared at Zhuowen with a complicated expression.

She finally knew why Zhuowen was able to face her with such a calm expression five days ago. It was because the young man in front of her was not weaker than her. Or rather, he was slightly stronger than her. Thinking of this, Xue Nai's mouth revealed a self-mocking smile.

"Oh?

Are you done?

If you're done, then hurry up and get lost. Don't block my way, "Zhuowen said lazily as he glanced indifferently at Su Yang, who felt so full of himself.

Su Yang and Su Qi, who was beside him, could not help but be stunned when they heard this. They did not expect the young man in front of them to not give Su Yang any face. Instead, he directly scolded him …

"You …"

Su Qi's pretty face was filled with anger. She was about to step forward and teach this arrogant young man a lesson when she was stopped by Su Yang.

At this moment, Su Yang narrowed his eyes and looked straight at Zhuowen. He coldly said, "I hope you can still be so arrogant after we enter the Soul Curse Tower. Little sister, let's go first!"

With that, Su Yang pulled Su Qi and rushed toward the Soul Curse Tower.