Rise of the Alchemy God

Chapter 297 One-Star Soldier

.When Ethan's turn came, he stepped forward without hesitation toward the examination area and positioned himself in the center of the field.

There, in front of him, stood a black-red stone pedestal upon which rested a pitch-black sphere.

The sphere had a smooth, glass-like surface, and while it seemed plain from the outside, Ethan could immediately sense that the object in front of him was anything but ordinary.

'Interesting'

He could perceive a series of inscriptions within the sphere, and through his senses, he was able to discern their structure and arrangement, easily deducing their purpose.

The inscriptions in question formed a mechanism designed to absorb demonic energy and, based on its intensity, categorize it into specific grades.

Ethan had already figured out that this was how the demons precisely determined someone's cultivation level.

For someone inexperienced in the art of inscriptions, it would be difficult to bypass the sphere's control over demonic energy and, consequently, lower their actual ranking.

Unfortunately for the demons, Ethan was not only a level-4 Array master but also a human with a unique physique.

These two traits not only allowed him to manipulate the inscriptions within the sphere but also dilute the concentration of demonic Qi in the energy he channeled into it.

On the opposite side of the sphere stood a demoness with a simple appearance.

She had short, dark pink hair that barely reached her shoulders, violet skin, and, Oddly enough, despite her small frame and cute face, she had a certain charm.

Ethan, while not particularly skilled at judging the beauty of demons, could still appreciate a beautiful woman when he saw one.

That said, in his eyes, the demoness's charm was only slightly above average.

Having been surrounded by a certain dragon woman for nearly two centuries, he had become immune to such levels of allure.

The demoness glanced at him, unable to resist giving him a second look before gesturing toward the sphere and nodding as she said,

"You may begin whenever you're ready. If you don't understand any part of the test, feel free to ask." Her tone was teasing yet kind.

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The other demons nearby, seeing this treatment, were infuriated as they recalled that none of them had even received so much as a single glance from her, let alone the chance to interact.

"Damn it, where did someone like him come from?" muttered a demon resembling a minotaur, complete with bat-like wings and a snake-like tail.

"Tch, the world is unfair. Even weaklings like him can get by just because they have a pretty face," sneered another demon with a skinny figure and a donkey-like face.

"Speak for yourselves. Just wait until it's my turn. You'll see her fall at my feet with a single look," boasted another demon, who was immediately mocked by those around him.

Ethan's presence undoubtedly drew attention, and even among the spectators, many cast envious and admiring glances his way.

While a series of murmurs spread, Ethan simply nodded in acknowledgment and placed his hand atop the black sphere.

Immediately, those who had been gossiping fell silent as an inexplicable chill swept over them, causing goosebumps to rise.

The sensation lasted only a moment, but it was enough to silence everyone present as they looked around in

Without it, using the portals would attract unwanted attention.

Ethan glanced at the simple-looking badge.

He had finally taken the first step toward leaving this place.