I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 725: The Chase for Mastery—A Bout of Extremes and Steadiness

Individuals possessing the passive skill of elemental affinity can discern the condition of elements nearby without any physical contact, enabling them to identify the opportune moment for inscription engraving.

Metal, being an element itself, allows those with this affinity to accurately assess its state, a capability unavailable to other professions, thus hindering their ability to engage in proper creation and equipment enhancement.

Their comprehension of forging skills diverges significantly from Lin Yi’s unique approach.

Within their established skill trees, a specific ability termed 'Enhancement Skill' is conspicuously absent.

Instead, the enhancements undertaken by the artisans of the Divine Refining Bureau are solely the fruit of their accumulated experience and profound insights gained from countless hammer strikes.

Consequently, achieving any form of advancement presents a considerable challenge for them.

The reality is that Lin Yi, despite being a Mage, possesses the capacity to master the Enhancement Skill.

This is, of course, without factoring in the Enhancement Skill's inclusion in his primary skill set.

Warriors and defensive-oriented professions are able to perceive the state of heated metal through their innate passive skills.

Concurrently, Lin Yi leverages his Eye of All-Seeing ability to exercise superior command over this particular state.

However, the abstract nature of Sun Dachuan's perspectives on equipment forging and enhancement initially deterred Lin Yi from considering a path as an Enhancer.

Upon acquiring mastery of the Enhancement Skill himself, Lin Yi discovered that his own insights were considerably more straightforward and direct.

Sun Dachuan observed Lin Yi as he wielded his hammer, each swing resembling the ceaseless surge of ocean waves.

The power behind his hammer blows was meticulously timed and harmoniously executed, evoking the gentle melody of water cascading over rocks.

Furthermore, the rapidity of his hammer strikes was remarkably swift, exhibiting a decisive momentum that belied the demeanor of a novice Enhancer. When contrasted with his own prowess, Lin Yi's technique was lacking in no aspect.

At that precise juncture, Sun Dachuan came to the undeniable realization that Lin Yi's assertion about continuing his practice without regard for him was unequivocally true, devoid of even the slightest trace of arrogance.

Witnessing Lin Yi, in less than a minute, gracefully elevating the equipment's grade to +7, a smile graced Sun Dachuan's lips.

Lin Yi is indeed Lin Yi, remaining the same individual he has always known.

No challenge, even one entirely outside the scope of his designated profession, appears to be beyond his capabilities.

Clang!

Sun Dachuan remained steadfast and unfazed.

Recognizing the necessity to commit his full capabilities, his demeanor shifted to one of utmost seriousness.

A perfectly placed hammer strike from his hand inflicted a distinct crack upon the Chaos Hammer before him.

Subsequently, he meticulously engraved the inscription within the fissure, infused it with his Source Power, and delivered another expertly aimed hammer strike, seamlessly sealing the newly formed crack.

"Wow, as expected of Mr. Sun, truly astonishing! Even for just a +1 enhancement, the initial inscription insertion requires over a dozen strikes from me; Mr. Sun's efficiency is simply incredible!"

"You, showing such disrespect—who gave you permission to address him as Mr. Sun? You should call him Elder Sun!"

"However, Mr. Lin is also remarkably skilled; have you not taken notice? Although Mr. Lin's strikes lack the same decisive impact as Mr. Sun's, the force he applies is precisely calibrated; the resulting gap from his strike is perfectly adequate for inscription engraving."

"Hey, now that you've pointed it out, it does seem accurate; all of Mr. Lin's actions are executed with flawless precision. I was so captivated by Mr. Lin's elegant hammer technique that I overlooked the fact he has already achieved a +7 level!"

It was only when Sun Dachuan and Lin Yi began to exhibit their true capabilities that the onlookers at the Divine Refining Bureau became acutely aware of Sun Dachuan's elevated and formidable level of skill, a stark contrast to the familiar figure they saw daily.

Indeed, concerning the art of enhancement technology, Sun Dachuan had undoubtedly reached its zenith.

The level of expertise he had attained was nearly indistinguishable from the maximum proficiency Lin Yi could achieve through his skills.

To bestow upon him the title of the Innate Enhancement Sacred Body would hardly be an exaggeration!

Sun Dachuan's hammer swing velocity was more acute and decisive, presenting a contrast to Lin Yi's deliberate steadiness.

The potent gale that enveloped him from head to toe served as a clear testament to Sun Dachuan's unwavering self-assurance.

This profound confidence was forged through years of relentless, day-and-night dedication to the art of hammer swinging.

The precise location for each hammer strike, the exact amount of force required, the degree of reduction in force at each successive stage—all these elements had been ingrained into his muscle memory; he possessed an intimate understanding of the metallic properties and the intricate connections between each enhancement crack!

This is the undeniable power of Shenxiao Enhancement's foremost practitioner, Sun Dachuan!

With his deeply ingrained proficiency and unshakeable confidence, Sun Dachuan rapidly narrowed the performance gap with Lin Yi.

When Lin Yi progressed to the +8 enhancement stage, he executed a total of eight hammer blows, yet Sun Dachuan accomplished the feat with a single, decisive strike.

The same pattern repeated at the +9 stage, with both individuals simultaneously advancing into the challenging +10 enhancement phase.

To ensure an equitable comparison, the piece of equipment Lin Yi was enhancing was also a hammer.

Although the hammer was substantial in size, it already bore nine deep fissures upon it.

To avoid inadvertently impacting the previously inscribed cracks, Sun Dachuan could no longer rely on achieving success with a solitary strike.

Both artisans meticulously analyzed the metallic properties of the weapons, perceiving the subtle shifts within each inscribed crack under the impact of their blows, skillfully leveraging the interplay between these elements.

Notwithstanding these complexities, their hammer strikes maintained an astonishing speed, executed with absolute certainty and without the slightest hesitation at each impact.

The optimal strike location and force magnitude seemed to materialize before them, clearly indicated on the very equipment requiring enhancement.

Numerous apprentices from the Divine Refining Bureau stood utterly bewildered.

What bizarre spectacle is this?

Not only Mr. Sun, but even Mr. Lin's rapid movements were too swift to follow, leaving the onlookers struggling to grasp the principle behind the initial strike before Lin Yi had already delivered his third.

Despite the Divine Refining Bureau members being perceived as burly and robust, their craftsmanship is by no means inferior to the intricate Source Power control wielded by healer professions.

A flawless fusion of boldness and delicacy, of the coarse and the refined—each hammer blow descended like a masterfully executed martial arts technique, utterly mesmerizing.

"What! What kind of anomaly is Mr. Lin? Isn't he a Mage? I could understand if he excelled in combat, but how can Mr. Lin possess such profound skill in equipment enhancement? Are our jobs at risk?"

"Goodness, I had heard Mr. Lin was described as an all-rounder, and I assumed it pertained solely to the battlefield. It appears his equipment enhancement abilities are equally astonishing. Merciful heavens, it's fortunate I activated the recording device promptly, otherwise, this historic moment would be lost to the world."

"Indeed; as it happens, my childhood friend is involved in the news media. I must swiftly capture this and forward this firsthand footage to him."

The art of enhancement is undeniably taxing on the body.

Even though Sun Dachuan wields a massive hammer daily, his stamina is not without limits.

Delivering each strike with absolute perfection demands significant stamina expenditure for precise force control.

In stark contrast, Lin Yi, possessing boundless stamina, harbors no concerns regarding the exhaustion of his power.

The once-widening gaps between hammer strikes are now diminishing, with the speed advantage Sun Dachuan had established being steadily reclaimed.

Witnessing Lin Yi's forging speed matching his own, with both reaching the +21 stage, Sun Dachuan's spirit ignited completely.

"Brother, you are truly astounding!"

"How has it only been a few days? No wonder the principal consistently refers to you as a genius."