I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 727: Ultimate Reinforcement—One Swing to Crack Open!

To determine the victor, both competitors had no choice but to strive for even higher levels of enhancement.

"We absolutely must report this to our superiors; the talent this kid possesses is utterly terrifying."

"Once his knowledge of enhancement is shared among Blue Star's enhancers, the caliber of equipment enhancement on this planet will undoubtedly ascend to unprecedented heights."

This pivotal moment in history was meticulously captured by a multitude of recording devices.

True mastery and adaptability were showcased in their complete splendor at this very instant.

Lin Yi, you're damn incredible!

Ding ding dong dong~

The rhythm of their hammering persisted, yet the potency behind each strike visibly diminished.

The phase where a mere handful of hammer blows could forge an enhancement crack had long since passed.

Presently, the equipment situated on both enhancement platforms had yielded thirty-eight enhancement cracks, with both individuals now intensely focused on achieving the thirty-ninth.

"Brother Lin Yi, I truly didn't anticipate that even at this advanced stage, you would still exhibit no signs of weariness. Honestly, I underestimated your capabilities. However, as we progress, the experience and precision demanded escalate dramatically. Brother, prepare yourself for the concluding blow."

Sun Dachuan's bold declaration was not born from unfounded bravura.

His supreme accomplishment within the realm of enhancement atop Shenxiao was a testament to years of dedicated effort, not an overnight success.

Sun Dachuan's fundamental understanding and profound insight were vastly superior to those of ordinary enhancers.

Having spoken, Sun Dachuan gently closed his eyes, relinquished his grip on the hammer, relaxed every pore in his body, and commenced to immerse himself entirely in the state of the equipment before him.

With each measured breath, Sun Dachuan meticulously calibrated his strength while deftly employing the skill of elemental affinity to construct a vivid, three-dimensional mental model of the equipment resting on the enhancement platform.

The wealth of enhancement experience amassed over numerous years was now being brought to bear with maximum effect.

Every exhalation served not only to attune Sun Dachuan's physical and mental state but also to progressively hone in on the optimal moment for delivering a hammer strike.

Lin Yi observed this scene unfold, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

The +39 equipment enhancement level should not represent Sun Dachuan's absolute limit; why had he ceased his efforts now? Could it be that he intended to graciously concede the first-place position to me?

Before Lin Yi could employ the Truth Law to delve into Sun Dachuan's intentions, the latter concluded his period of intense concentration and precise targeting.

With unerring accuracy and a precisely controlled amount of force, he brought down his hammer upon the +38 weapon.

In the subsequent second, a crack, radiating a luminous golden sheen, gradually materialized. Sun Dachuan then retrieved an engraving knife and, with fluid grace, etched intricate inscriptions into the newly formed fissure.

Ding!

With one final strike, the equipment seamlessly reverted to its original appearance, flawlessly restored to its previous state.

From +38 to +39 in merely two hammer strikes!

Unbelievable!

Is he even human?

What exactly is Sun Dachuan attempting to achieve? Executing such a high-level equipment enhancement with such seemingly exaggerated force – is he truly serious? Is he not concerned that such a strike might shatter the equipment entirely?

A torrent of astonished discussions instantly erupted throughout the Divine Refining Bureau.

Prior to this moment, it's plausible that some of the brethren within the Divine Refining Bureau harbored the notion that they were not significantly inferior to Sun Dachuan, perhaps even questioning the rationale behind serving under his command.

At this juncture, however, they gained a profound understanding of what it signified to be Shenxiao's foremost expert, what it truly meant to be the future's preeminent Enhancement Master of Blue Star.

Setting aside all other considerations, the feat of elevating equipment from +38 to +39 with just two hammer blows was an accomplishment utterly beyond their reach, something they could never replicate within their lifetimes.

When would they ever grasp the fundamental principle that the most profound truths are often the simplest?

During Sun Dachuan's phase of intense concentration, Lin Yi had maintained a steady and efficient frequency of hammer strikes. Yet, in comparison to Sun Dachuan's exceptional level of comprehension, he still found himself slightly lagging.

The skills acquired through the allocation of skill points could indeed be regarded as granting perfect control over one's actions.

However, to ascend to the very pinnacle of mastery necessitated the passage of time and immense dedication, requiring the investment of substantial blood, sweat, and tears to reach such a profound level of proficiency.

In this particular regard, Lin Yi could not help but feel a sense of admiration for Sun Dachuan.

Ding ding ding!

Lin Yi's hammer continued its unwavering assault, while Sun Dachuan, adopting a strategy similar to his earlier approach, closed his eyes once more, entering a meditative state and persisting in his quest to sense the elusive critical point.

Their intense duel had now entered its most acrimonious phase.

Fortified by the power of the Immortal Fruit and the Immortal Law, Lin Yi remained in a decidedly robust condition. Each strike he delivered maintained an unwavering rhythm, his breathing remaining utterly undisturbed.

In stark contrast, Sun Dachuan, deprived of the benefit of infinite stamina, began to exhibit discernible signs of physical decline.

Those diligently observing the proceedings would readily notice that the duration required for him to accumulate force and execute his strikes was progressively lengthening with each subsequent attempt.

This predicament arose not solely from the escalating complexity of equipment enhancement demands at higher levels but was also a direct consequence of Sun Dachuan's mounting physical exhaustion.

The inevitable outcome of significant physical exertion is the onset of labored breathing.

In order to precisely locate the critical juncture for his strike, Sun Dachuan was compelled to first dedicate valuable time to regulating his breath before each and every attempt.

Without the capacity to replenish his expended energy, the unavoidable result was that the time Sun Dachuan needed for breath adjustment continued to extend with each passing effort.

Little by little, Lin Yi's equipment enhancement pace began to outshine Sun Dachuan’s.

"Good heavens, what kind of celestial genius is this Mr. Lin? His equipment's enhancement level has already reached +43. Blast it, I was merely hoping Mr. Lin might lend some of his luck by hammering my item a bit. Who would have thought I'd hit the motherlode like this! My fellow brethren, help me quickly ascertain the highest recorded equipment enhancement level at present!"

"Could my hammer's enhancement level possibly be the highest?"

The members of the Divine Refining Bureau gritted their teeth in sheer envy as they overheard these exclamations.

Why was such extraordinary fortune not bestowed upon them?

"You scoundrel, this treasure belongs to all of us! Hand over the equipment immediately, or don't be surprised when I cast aside our bonds of brotherhood and forcefully take it!"

"Brother, your suggestion is not half bad. This fellow's luck is simply too outrageous; even the heavens themselves can't stand his good fortune. We ought to band together and act as agents of justice. After we deal with him, how about we divvy up the spoils – the equipment, that is?!"

Sun Dachuan’s specialized hammer technique proved to be somewhat susceptible to external influences.

The cacophony of surrounding discussions reached his ears, striking his greatest fear and consequently clouding Sun Dachuan’s judgment.

Consequently, when attempting to enhance the equipment from +42 to +43, Sun Dachuan miscalculated the hammer’s impact point by a minuscule fraction. With a single, ill-fated strike, the hammer resting on the enhancement platform fractured into two pieces.

An immediate, profound silence descended upon the entire area.

Save for the rhythmic clang of hammers emanating from Lin Yi’s enhancement platform, no other sound persisted.

The character of Sun Dachuan was known for his modesty and amiable nature.

Even when confronted by his formidable rival, Lin Yi, widely acknowledged as Blue Star’s strongest, a significant number of onlookers still found themselves rooting for him.

Witnessing his failed enhancement attempt, their spirits faltered.

After all, the art of enhancement had always been the very pinnacle of Sun Dachuan’s pride.

None could truly fathom the crushing weight of defeat in the domain he held most dear.

Sun Dachuan lowered his head, his features cast in a somber shadow.

Just as the crowd anticipated an outburst of frustrated anguish following his failure, Sun Dachuan unexpectedly lifted his head, a peculiar chuckle escaping his lips.

"Hehe, as anticipated, my attempt has once again fallen short. My Enhancement Skill still has considerable room for refinement. Please, Brother Lin Yi, continue your endeavor; I am eager to witness the true extent of your capabilities."