Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 169 Ranked Battle

Gus couldn't wait to get outside the courtyard and try wielding the two inscribed swords.

The burning flames adhered to the sword's edge, easily extending several meters in length.

In terms of attack range alone, the magic swordsman's range is far greater than that of a regular swordsman. This allows them to easily maintain a safer distance while inflicting damage on enemies, resulting in a significant and immediate advantage.

Gus silently savored the unprecedented smoothness. The two inscribed swords flowed with his battle aura, seemingly becoming one with his body, without any trace of stiffness. The Earth Guardian inscription and the Earth Impact inscription complemented each other perfectly, one offensive and one defensive.

Ordinary warriors would find it difficult to sustain the strain of wielding dual swords. Not only does it require greater arm strength, but the demands on battle aura also double. The biggest challenge lies in coordination. Offense and defense with dual swords must be coordinated, not interfere with each other. Otherwise, using dual swords would be superfluous, creating more openings and making it far less agile than using a single sword.

Most people in the world cannot use weapons with both hands simultaneously; developing dual-brain development requires too much talent.

Dual-wielding fighters can mostly only maintain fluidity in combat by practicing fixed moves and developing muscle memory.

"I will certainly not let down the family's upbringing and expectations." Guts sheathed his sword and bowed again with a sincere expression.

"Go back early!" Tai'an nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Aglaia had acquired an inscribed sword several days earlier.

At that time, since I didn't know the specific attributes of my battle aura, I had to try them one by one.

Taian generously offered all the inscribed weapons for Aglaia to choose from.

In truth, she deserves credit for these spoils of war. She should have been rewarded long ago.

Taian had inadvertently forgotten about it, and Aglaia didn't bring it up either.

It wasn't until the ranking matches were approaching that Taian suddenly remembered this matter. It seemed that he hadn't paid much attention to Aglaia's abilities all along, essentially leaving her to her own devices after handing her over to Ovisga for training. Even passing the formal class assessment was something Aglaia had to report herself to.

The inscribed sword was a well-deserved perk for Aglaia. In addition, Taian granted her the right to use a spatial artifact.

"Young Master, may I ask you a question?"

"Ask away..."

Will drinking the potion of life increase my strength?

"It depends. Generally, it just speeds up the recovery of physical injuries. High-quality life potions can heal hidden injuries, rejuvenate the body, and enhance strength to a certain extent."

Aglaia's expression remained one of bewilderment, a mixture of understanding and confusion. The recent changes were simply too unbelievable. She didn't know whether she should explain it to her or not.

The elite rank, once considered a lifelong dream, has gone from being unattainable to now requiring only one final step.

Aglaia felt her battle aura undergoing a qualitative change! Like a seed waiting to sprout...

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon..."

Standing in the arena, under the spotlight of everyone, the black-haired girl silently made a decision. Her shoulder-length black hair, after being trimmed by hairdresser Fina, had become short again.

Long hair may look better, but it will affect the battle. Aglaia will not give him any opportunity. She lowered her sword, adjusted her breathing rhythm, and prepared to face the battle.

His rival is Cody Blackwell, a sixth-year student from the Magic Sword Academy.

Most of the senior students at the Magic Sword Academy will reach the formal rank before graduation, so it's impossible to send them all out to participate in the battle.

The players who are able to compete are all elites selected through multiple rounds of trials.

The handsome gray-haired youth, dressed in a suit and tuxedo, held a long, thin sword, and his expression and demeanor exuded an innate arrogance and elegance.

Blackwell is a count family from the West. On the surface, their strength is on par with the Blue Rose.

"The first round was so easy!"

Cody casually straightened his collar and glanced at Aglaia.

She was indeed stunningly beautiful; no wonder she became the exclusive possession of Young Master Blue Rose. She was on a completely different level from the most beautiful woman around him.

"Go Aglaia!"

A thunderous cheer erupted from the arena stands. The four beauties of the academy have never lacked natural supporters and popularity.

Aglaia was unaware that she had become one of the Four Beauties. She had overheard the girls in her class talking about it, but she thought it was just gossip. This was her first time participating in a ranked battle, and she figured the arena was what she was in now.

The excited audience cheered for the exciting battle that the two sides were about to present.

Before the battle began, the spellcaster, acting as referee, placed slime protective suits on both of them. According to the rule of stopping short of defeat, whoever inflicted damage on the protective suit would be declared the winner.

It was just a monthly exam; the school wouldn't allow students to engage in a real life-or-death struggle, causing irreparable damage.

Unless there is a personal grudge between the two families, they would not engage in a life-or-death battle without taking any precautions.

The academy does not have absolute authority over this matter. Even the king cannot directly interfere in the feuds between nobles.

The two figures, gradually approaching from opposite ends of the arena, simultaneously unleashed transparent flames.

Aglaia's presence far surpassed Cody's.

"How is this possible?! This woman! Could she be exceptionally gifted?!"

Cody dropped his nonchalant expression and stared at Aglaia with the look of someone facing a formidable enemy.

Upon seeing this, the instructors in the audience began to discuss it.

No one expected that Aglaia would reach the elite rank again after recently achieving a formal rank. Moreover, even a formal rank warrior about to undergo a metamorphosis wouldn't possess such a powerful battle aura.

The two approached each other to a certain distance, stopped at the same time, and assumed their respective attack stances.

Aglaia's style is the dragging sword style, which, as the name suggests, involves placing the sword blade on the ground to reduce energy consumption and adapt to any situation.

Cody raised the inscribed sword with both hands, placing it in front of his left shoulder, where flames crackled with golden arcs of electricity.

There were no idle chatter or preambles; the two were complete strangers, fighting solely for honor. Moreover, any attempt to strike up a conversation, or any teasing or mockery, could be perceived as a provocation against the Blue Rose family.

The Aglaia Inscribed Sword was enveloped in a pure white aura.

Light attribute? No! It's a mutated holy attribute. Just like water attribute mutates into ice attribute. Dark attribute and lightning attribute merge to become a mutated black lightning attribute.

Some exceptionally gifted individuals possess multiple attributes, which may directly merge to form rare and unique battle auras, potentially coexisting within one person.

"Holy attribute! That's truly rare! If I remember correctly, it should be a fusion of the Light and Life attributes," the instructor exclaimed in amazement.

"I never expected Aglaia to have the talent to become a paladin." The instructor, Ai Qian, couldn't hide her envy.

Battles erupted in the arena.

Cody took the initiative to attack, charging forward with unstoppable momentum, and slashed down with the sword raised above his shoulder.

(End of this chapter)