The noble youth strode confidently to the testing stone, his chin held high.
The moment his hand made contact, the crystal erupted in brilliant light—far brighter than anything seen so far.
"Lower Rank A!" Elder Wang's voice carried genuine surprise and approval.
The platform erupted in excited murmurs.
"Lower Rank A! That's incredible!"
"I heard only one in ten thousand possess such aptitude!"
"The Heavenly Crane family really produces exceptional talents!"
Even some of the elders leaned forward with interest. The youth basked in the attention, offering slight bows to acknowledge the praise.
Zhao Gongzu's expression remained unchanged, though his eyes narrowed slightly.
As someone with his own considerable talents, he was clearly evaluating this new competition.
Ye Ming, as always, showed no reaction whatsoever.
Shi Jing found the contrast fascinating.
