Gossips and malicious mockery from the surroundings surged toward him.
Teacher Li Hu frowned slightly upon seeing this, raised his hand to quiet the surrounding noise, and looked at Fu Yu to explain.
“What you said is indeed correct; a Soul Engineer Academy is indeed for teaching the creation of spirit tools.
However, this is the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, the number one Soul Engineer Academy in the Empire.” “Naturally, we need to screen the students who apply.
Otherwise, no matter how large the academy is, it wouldn’t be able to accommodate every student in the Empire seeking an education.” “How about this, come with me and see.” As Teacher Li Hu spoke, he gestured for Fu Yu to stay by his side and walked toward a room next to the registration desk.
Fu Yu nodded in agreement, and the two walked over together, followed by a large crowd of adults and children looking to watch the spectacle.
At that moment, Fu Yu saw the scene inside through the glass window.
In an empty room of over a hundred square meters, six workbenches were arranged evenly.
On the surfaces lay many identical carving tools, such as metals and carving knives.
They were spaced far apart to avoid interfering with one another.
At this time, a child of six or seven sat behind each workbench, their expressions tense and serious.
Fine beads of sweat broke out on their foreheads as they used the carving knives provided by the academy to carve into square pieces of metal.
The sharp tips of the carving knives left trails of marks on the smooth, hard metal surfaces.
A continuous, extremely subtle’sizzle’ sound filled the air as they gradually outlined a basic Soul Tool Formation.
At the very front of the six workbenches, a senior student was scanning the room, acting as the invigilator.
Watching this scene, Fu Yu seemed to understand something.
This was likely a test similar to an entrance exam; only those who passed could truly enter the academy to study.
While Fu Yu was lost in thought, Teacher Li Hu spoke up: “Now you see, this is the assessment the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy gives to students who come to register.” As Teacher Li Hu spoke, he pointed toward the students currently undergoing the assessment inside.
“Just as Shrek Academy has various screening methods like recommendation letters from major cities and spirit power Ranks, we have a similar mechanism.
However, we don’t place much emphasis on spirit power; instead, we focus on a Soul Engineer’s talent.
This is true even for the Practical Control Soul Tool Department.” However, at this moment, Fu Yu stared unblinkingly at the assessment student closest to him and asked with some confusion.
“Isn’t this unfair?
After all, some people are older while others are younger, and some might have already been exposed to the basics of spirit tools before.” “You’re right,” Teacher Li Hu smiled.
“There is indeed such a gap, which is why the assessment topics we choose are the most fundamental of basics.” “Generally speaking, anyone can learn it with about ten days of serious study.
But what we’re truly assessing are other aspects revealed through the formation engraving.” “Within a limited time, the engraving speed, completeness, and accuracy can reflect a person’s steady eyes, steady hands, and steady heart.
These three are essential talents for every Soul Engineer, yet they cannot be developed in a short time, let alone by a six-year-old child.” At this point, Teacher Li Hu patted Fu Yu’s shoulder and said somewhat helplessly, “It’s not that I don’t want you to enter the academy; it’s truly the academy’s regulation.” “Moreover, this is only the assessment for the Elementary Department.
If you were to take your recommendation token to the Intermediate or High-level Departments to register, it would be even more impossible.” “Furthermore, only upon reaching the High-level Department are you considered to have truly entered the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
As for the Elementary and Intermediate levels, they are merely for Direct Cultivation.” Teacher Li Hu’s gaze toward Fu Yu was full of regret.
He actually really wanted to accept this child, wanting to prove to the Spirit Masters of The Three Empires of the Original Continent that spirit tools were not inferior to Spirit Masters.
But unfortunately, rules were rules.
He was just an ordinary teacher; to arrange for someone to enter the academy, the Dean would have to speak up.
Fu Yu didn’t mind what Teacher Li Hu said; his eyes were fixed on every movement of the person inside the room.
Teacher Li Hu didn’t intentionally rush him; it was nothing more than the process of engraving a basic formation.
However, the murmurs from the surroundings began to rustle again.
About three minutes later, just as the formation engraving inside ended, Fu Yu spoke to Teacher Li Hu.
“Teacher Li Hu, if I pass this formation engraving, can I register for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy?” Looking at Fu Yu’s serious gaze, Teacher Li Hu paused: “I wouldn’t say that exactly, but for registration in the Elementary Department, the formation engraving does carry the highest score.
Other things are just minor details.” Watching the many assessment students inside gradually stand up, Fu Yu pointed to a vacant workbench and said.
“I want to take the formation engraving assessment!” As Fu Yu’s voice fell, not only was Teacher Li Hu stunned, but even the gossiping crowd around them stopped talking.
But that brief moment of silence was followed by even more intense mockery.
“Overestimating himself!” “Who does he think he is?
Old Kong?” “Does he think he can engrave a formation just by watching once through a window?
If it were that simple, I would have passed the Soul Engineer assessment long ago!” Numerous negative comments followed, one after another, with almost no one supporting him.
No one believed in Fu Yu.
Teacher Li Hu looked at Fu Yu with a complex expression.
He hesitated to speak, wanting to say some words of persuasion, but eventually, they turned into: “Alright then, come inside with me in a moment.” Watching the people inside come out one by one, Teacher Li Hu led Fu Yu in and gestured to the student invigilator.
In front of a workbench, the test Materials on the table had already been replaced with new ones by the invigilator.
Teacher Li Hu said, “Don’t be too nervous.
I’ll invigilate for you.
Just treat it as a unique experience.” Fu Yu looked at the neatly arranged carving knives and metal Materials on the table, then turned to thank Teacher Li Hu.
“Thank you, Teacher Li Hu, for giving me this opportunity.” Hearing this, Teacher Li Hu chuckled and patted Fu Yu’s shoulder: “No, you had this opportunity anyway.
Anyone who registers normally has a chance to be assessed.
Even if you know nothing at all, I’m just following the regulations.
But if you can’t pass, there’s nothing I can do.” At this time, the phenomenon of a large crowd gathering at the assessment point caught the attention of a group of teenagers.
The boy had silver-white hair and heterochromatic eyes; he was quite handsome.
The girl had rare wine-red long hair, the color of mellow grape wine, shimmering with a faint luster in the sunlight.
She had large, clear, and bright watery blue eyes, like a deep blue ocean.
Her features were exquisite, as beautiful as a painting, perfectly showcasing her youthful sweetness.
The girl elbowed the silver-haired boy next to her, who had his hands behind his head, and said, “Xiao, why are there so many people gathered there?
Should we go take a look?” The boy called Xiao suddenly clutched his abdomen and gritted his teeth, “Meng, if you want to go, just go.
Why did you elbow me!”