Chapter 355: Time’s up! Stop everything!

A sudden feeling of dizziness came over Han Yu, and his body swayed violently, almost falling down.

He subconsciously stretched out his right hand and grabbed the edge of the solid table. His knuckles turned white from the force, and he finally managed to stabilize his shaky body.

Cold sweat slid down his forehead, soaking the hair at his temples.

Taking a deep breath, Han Yu tried to calm his disordered breathing, his chest heaving violently.

He felt a strong sense of fatigue, as if his body was hollowed out. But he knew that now was not the time to rest.

He gritted his teeth, and with his trembling left hand, he picked up two core magic arrays flashing with complex patterns, and turned his gaze to the humanoid soul guide beside him that had basically taken shape.

“Nine——” Ye Yulin’s voice was like a death warrant, striking at Han Yu’s tense nerves.

Han Yuqiang cheered himself up and accurately embedded the two core magic arrays in his hands into the grooves on the chest of the soul guide.

“Eight——” The sound of countdown echoed mercilessly in the competition venue.

Han Yu’s fingers danced flexibly on the soul guide device, like a skilled musician playing complex notes.

“seven–“

Although Ye Yulin hoped that Han Yu would win in his heart, he had to maintain a fair and just stance. The outcome of this game would directly affect the situation of the three major underground forces.

“six–“

Han Yu’s movements were as fast as lightning, and every step was precise and accurate, as if it had been tempered a thousand times. He used his actual actions to prove how reasonable and efficient his humanoid soul guide design was.

“five–“

In the short time it took to read out a few numbers, Han Yu had already installed nine core magic arrays.

Fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead, but he didn’t bother to wipe them off. He picked up the remaining nine core magic arrays and continued with the final sprint.

“Four–“

Time passed by minute by minute, and Han Yu’s hand speed became faster and faster, as if it turned into a series of afterimages.

“Time’s up! Stop everyone!” Ye Yulin’s voice finally rang out, with a barely noticeable drawn-out tone.

“Click!” Almost at the same moment when Ye Yulin finished speaking, Han Yu embedded the last core magic array into the chest cavity of the soul guide, making a crisp sound.

After the game, Han Yu leaned weakly on the soul guide production table with his hands, gasping for breath.

His body was trembling slightly, his face was pale, and his clothes were soaked with sweat.

The long period of high-intensity mental power output made him feel extremely tired, and even the mental power he was proud of showed signs of exhaustion.

For Han Yu, the three-hour competition was an exhausting ordeal both physically and mentally.

In order to obtain the core magic circle, he had to separate a part of his mental power, condense it into a spiritual body, and sneak into the heavily guarded underground warehouse.

This in itself is an extremely risky and costly move.

After returning to the competition venue, he immediately entered the state of unity of body and mind, devoting himself wholeheartedly to the production of the soul guide.

Although the state of unity of body and mind can greatly improve production efficiency, it also consumes a lot of mental energy.

From the beginning to the end of the game, Han Yu’s mental strength has been in a highly tense state and he has never relaxed for a moment.

Such a huge consumption of mental energy was a little difficult to bear even for him who possessed mental strength far beyond that of ordinary people.

He felt that his mental strength was like an oil lamp that was about to run out and could go out at any time.

Even though he possessed a powerful and invisible spiritual power, it seemed shaky at the moment, as if it would collapse at any time.

A warm current rose from Dantian and flowed slowly to every part of his body. Han Yu felt that his spiritual world was clear, as if he had climbed to a high peak and overlooked the vast world.

He firmly grasped this feeling of sublimation, and he knew that after this time, his mental strength would definitely reach a higher level.

At the most tense moment of making the soul guide just now, he clearly felt the soul power surging in his body, as if it had broken through an invisible barrier and seemed to have been upgraded to a higher level.

The blood circulation in the lower limbs was blocked, the circulation of soul power was hindered, and cultivation was extremely difficult. He almost completely relied on absorbing the energy of extreme ice to improve his cultivation.

In this case, being able to advance to the next level through one’s own practice is undoubtedly a huge surprise.

The improvement of his cultivation will also be of great benefit to his absorption of the ultimate icy world energy, and this cycle will form a virtuous circle.

However, at this moment he still felt weak, as if his body had been hollowed out.

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. The soul power in his body began to circulate, and the sea of ​​​​spirit fluctuated. The rich spiritual power waves rippled out, and his brain became clear, and the fatigue gradually subsided. He clenched his fists slightly, feeling the power filling his body, and a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

It’s finally done.

Ye Yulin in the spectator seats also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His eyes were always fixed on Han Yu. Although this humanoid soul guide did not have any weapons or equipment and looked a bit crude, at least it was completed within the specified time and there would be no problem in entering the next stage.

The next skill test, judging from the ability Han Yu had shown before, should not be a problem to pass. As for whether he could enter the top eight, that would depend on his own ability.

Since he dared to make such a soul guide, he must have had some idea in mind, and perhaps some unexpected strategy.

Ye Yulin stood up, looked around the room, and announced loudly: “Okay, everyone has finished making soul guides, and the production time is over.

From now on, you can only use the soul guide you made in the next game, and you are not allowed to use any other soul guides.” Ye Yulin said in a deep voice.

The noisy arena gradually quieted down, and various voices intertwined together, including admiration for Han Yu’s final completion of the work, as well as sighs of regret for his nearly exceeding the time limit.

Han Yu took a deep breath, trying to calm his violently beating heart, and turned a deaf ear to the outside world’s discussions. He closed his eyes tightly and focused all his attention on recovering his mental strength. The feeling of fatigue came like a tide, but he had to recover as soon as possible to prepare for the next game.

Ye Yulin looked around, his eyes swept over each contestant, and finally stopped at Han Yu. He cleared his throat and said loudly: “Before the official competition begins, we need to test the soul guides made by everyone to ensure that all entries are qualified finished products.

Any unfinished or defective soul guide will be deemed unqualified, and its maker will be directly eliminated.”

As soon as Ye Yulin finished speaking, the six referees beside him showed strange expressions on their faces, and the corners of their mouths twitched at the same time.

They exchanged glances with each other, seeming to be puzzled by Ye Yulin’s sudden decision.

This newly added testing step was obviously intended to give Han Yu some rest time, and the favoritism was too obvious.

Most of the other contestants had already completed their works and used the fifteen-minute break to restore their mental strength. They all looked energetic at this moment.

Only Han Yu, who had just finished the production at the last minute, looked pale and tired, in stark contrast to the other contestants.

According to the competition rules, the quality of the soul guide will be tested in subsequent competitions. If there are any problems, they will naturally be exposed in the competition and affect the final results. Therefore, it is unnecessary to conduct additional testing before the competition begins.

Everyone present knew the intention of Ye Yulin’s action. He just wanted to give Han Yu more time to recover his mental strength.

Below the stage, the leaders of the three underground forces also looked at each other in bewilderment. They were puzzled by Ye Yulin’s actions. Although this request seemed to be nothing wrong, it also seemed a bit abrupt.

However, they were well aware of Ye Yulin’s dual identities as a Star Douluo and a Level Nine Soul Instructor, and did not dare to offend this powerful figure easily.

They could only helplessly watch Ye Yulin lead the referee team seriously to check the soul guides of each contestant one by one.

The inspection process is extremely detailed, even requiring each contestant to inject soul power into his or her soul guide to ensure that it can function properly.

Ye Yulin led the referee team, walked around in circles, and finally walked in front of Han Yu.

His steps were slow and steady, as if every step had been carefully calculated. His eyes swept over the other contestants and finally stopped on Han Yu.

He deliberately slowed down his pace, walked to Han Yu’s side, and asked in a gentle tone with a hint of concern that was barely noticeable: “Han Yu, have you finished making your soul guide?”

Han Yu was a meticulous person. Ever since Ye Yulin had intentionally delayed the countdown, he had vaguely sensed that the chief referee seemed to be helping him secretly.

At first, he suspected that Ye Yulin might have accepted bribes from the Xishui League. After all, in such competitions, behind-the-scenes manipulation was nothing new.

But with the emergence of this sudden and highly targeted inspection project, he realized that things were not so simple and there seemed to be another hidden story.

If the Xishui League bribed the chief referee, he would not have behaved so obviously. After all, such blatant favoritism could easily arouse suspicion from other contestants and spectators.

Could it be that… this Starry Sky Douluo is attracted by my talent? This thought flashed through Han Yu’s mind. He subconsciously looked at the humanoid soul guide beside him, and immediately confirmed his guess.

“Hello, Chief Judge, I have finished making it.”

Han Yu replied respectfully, with a hint of humility in his tone, “My soul guide is made normally and can be used.”

Although he didn’t think he could have any intersection with this high and mighty Star Douluo, when someone showed kindness to him, he naturally had to behave respectfully. This was basic courtesy.

In Ye Yulin’s eyes, Han Yu is getting more and more pleasing to the eye. This is the legendary love at first sight. Seeing his respectful appearance without arrogance or impetuosity, he is even more satisfied.

He nodded repeatedly, his approval evident in his words: “Good, good! Young man, not bad.”

He paused for a moment, as if he remembered something, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, “If I’m not mistaken, you just used some parts to put in your humanoid soul guide, right? Moreover, you assembled it as the main device.”

He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked with a hint of inquiry: “Do you think these parts can replace the core array? Has your humanoid soul guide reached the level where it can fight directly?”

Normally, the competition was in progress and it was not the right time to ask for details, but this Starry Sky Douluo seemed to be possessed. He was completely attracted by Han Yu’s soul guide and couldn’t help wanting to know more.

Han Yu said: “I think the spare parts can replace the core array to some extent.

After all, the core array has higher requirements for rare metals, and the acquisition cost and refining difficulty are far higher than ordinary metals. However, the material sources of parts are more extensive and easier to mass produce.

In addition, the production process of the core magic array is extremely complicated, requiring experienced soul masters to spend a lot of time and energy, and the slightest carelessness will lead to failure.

In contrast, the parts production process is more standardized and modular, and even inexperienced craftsmen can complete it in a short time.

More importantly, the core magic array itself has unstable factors and can be easily affected by the external environment and become ineffective, or even cause danger.

The structure of parts is relatively simple and stable, and the reliability is higher. Therefore, I think some simple devices can completely use parts to replace the core array to achieve the same function. Not only is it easier to make and cheaper, but it is also more reliable and durable.

Of course, to achieve performance comparable to that of the core array, the precision of the parts is crucial, which requires us to conduct repeated experiments and improvements. “

“Well, your idea does make some sense. Then demonstrate your humanoid soul guide now, so that we can see its effect with our own eyes.”

“Yes, sir.” Han Yu nodded respectfully and began his demonstration.

Ye Yulin asked with concern: “Do you need our help?” As he spoke, he pointed to the various soul guide tools placed beside him, indicating that he was ready to provide assistance at any time.

Han Yu smiled and shook his head, indicating that he could do it independently. He raised his hand skillfully, pressed a few times on the surface of the humanoid soul guide, and activated the opening device.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound of mechanical operation, and the metal plate on the chest of the soul guide began to slowly crack to the sides, like blooming petals, revealing the delicate internal structure.

At the same time, the outer shell of the legs also unfolds, revealing the entire interior space to everyone.

Observing this humanoid soul guide device up close, Ye Yulin couldn’t help but marvel at its exquisite design and structure.

The craftsmanship of this soul guide itself is of a very high level, every part is polished to be extremely smooth, and the connections between the various components are seamless.

The internal layout is reasonable and compact. After the various parts and components are combined together, the surface is very flat, without any bumps or depressions, ensuring the comfort of the user inside.

Ye Yulin noticed that the internal space was much larger than he had imagined, enough to accommodate an adult to move freely, and the positions of various support points had been carefully designed to minimize the user’s physical burden.

(End of this chapter)