As the disciple of a Divine level expert, he was doted on by the Divine level expert, who had even created the Snake of Engulfment just for him.
Moreover, Hoult's talent was one in a million. Therefore, an existence like Hoult would naturally have many people following him wherever he went, or rather, wanting to get close to him.
This was the case for the few people around him. This was especially so for the quick-witted man who had spoken earlier. His name was Norman, and he had been following Hoult the most for the past month. He had often helped Hoult to flatter him.
Norman was ranked 41st in the academy, at level 22, and he cultivated archery. However, he was already 39 years old, and there was still one more year before he would turn 40.
This meant that his achievements in martial arts would only be so-so for the rest of his life. It was basically impossible for him to make any great progress.
This was also a problem that many Conferred Knights had encountered. They might be able to cultivate very quickly at the Knight stage, but when they reached the Conferred Knight stage, they would realize that they were lacking in terms of their mental state and will, as well as their lack of talent in comprehending ether particles.
People like this would usually leave the academy when they reached a bottleneck after realizing that they did not have any talent. With their status as Conferred Knights, they would usually be able to get a good job after graduation, as well as a respectable status.
However, Norman's ambitions were even greater. He could have graduated five years ago, but he had stayed behind to get to know more Conferred Knights and to make preparations for where he would go after graduation.
To him, Hoult's appearance was like honey that had appeared before a black bear. Regardless of which corner of the world he was in, there would be unparalleled benefits to being able to form a relationship with a Divine level expert.
As the disciple of a Divine level expert, Hoult was naturally used to people like this, and he even enjoyed it.
Hearing Norman's words, Hoult smiled and said, "Thankfully, the Melancholic Monarch's reward allowed me to quickly attain Heaven's Perception. "That Fang Xingjian really has great talent. If not for the fortuitous encounter at the Pantheon Monument, I'd probably need another half a year to surpass him completely. "However, I reckon that he should have just completed the second transition. I wonder when he'll come to the Killing Techniques Palace."
Norman tactfully said, "Haha, when that guy comes over, he'll probably be staring at you with his eyes wide open. Moreover, your job is the Astral Sword Saint. Among all the second transition jobs, this should be the best, right? "
'Astral Sword Saint … I heard that the Astral Ancestor (Hoult's Grandmaster, one of the Divine level experts of this generation) used to have a second transition job as the Astral Sword Saint.'
The other students who had followed Hoult also started to suck up to him, saying, "With your talent in sword arts, it'll take at most half a month to clear the Killing Techniques Palace."
"That's right. If we use the Level 29 Crimson Flame, we should be able to clear the dungeon in a few days."
Hoult shook his head and said, "I'm here to learn. It's meaningless to rely on a Divine Weapon to pass."
The few of them chatted and laughed as they entered the great hall, arriving at the first level of the Killing Techniques Palace.
However, right now, there was no one in the Killing Techniques Palace which taught the Thunderbolt Sword Technique. There was only the charred ground, the damaged walls, and the lonely huge sword in the middle of the palace.
"What's going on? Where is he? "
"Is the time correct?"
"That's right. At this time, it should have just started in the afternoon. Why isn't there a single teacher here?"
Norman also frowned as he looked at the damaged area. He then smiled and said to Hoult, "He's probably eating or going to the toilet. Let's wait for a while."
Hoult nodded. After all, he felt that he had unrivalled talent and did not need any teacher to guide him. He did not care if there was anyone around or not. He walked up and started to read through the Thunderbolt Sword Technique on the huge sword.
The Thunderbolt Sword Technique was truly an interesting sword technique. As Hoult read on, he became fascinated.
Therefore, five minutes passed, ten minutes passed, fifteen minutes passed, but there was still no one here.
Norman said impatiently, "What's wrong with the Sword Arts Department? Why isn't there a single person here? This is too ridiculous. "
Hoult smiled, "It's fine. It's fine if I'm the only one reading it. This Thunderbolt Sword Technique is really extensive and profound. I should be able to learn it in just one or two days."
"Amazing. I heard that the students in the Sword Arts Department spent one to two weeks before they managed to learn this sword technique."
"Hoult, as expected of a Divine level expert's disciple. However, you should also be the most powerful person in this generation in the Myriad Stars Palace."
Hearing the flattery from the people next to him, Hoult smiled and accepted it.
It was true that he was proud of his talent, but for some reason, he thought of Fang Xingjian.
This opponent who had defeated him in the Regional Selection had always been a thorn in his heart.
'I must continue to work hard. I mustn't slack off.
'After I clear the Killing Techniques Palace and synthesize these four sets of sword techniques, I'll look for an opportunity … to have another showdown with Fang Xingjian.'
Just as they were talking, the sound of footsteps rang out. Everyone turned and saw a few middle-aged or even elderly Conferred Knights walking over.
"Really? This … is too unbelievable? "
"Even if it's just two stages consecutively, it's already breaking the record."
"In the two hundred years since the Empire was founded, there has never been such a thing."
Faint voices rang out, and when everyone saw the two old men in the lead, their expressions turned solemn.
Hoppes, the pillar of the academy's Sword Arts Department, who was leading a sword arts team by himself, stood at the very front. Next to him was an elderly man with a face full of wrinkles.
This elderly man was older, but his status was also higher than Hoppes'.
He was the old man who had guarded the Pantheon Monument and watched as Fang Xingjian broke through to the seventh level of the mysteries. He was the Governor from two generations ago — James.
Seeing James leading Hoppes and a few other Conferred Knights into the hall, Hoult's countenance turned serious and he said, "Teachers, why are you guys here?"
"Lord James, you've come out as well?"
James, the Governor from two generations ago, waved his hand and said, "I'm no longer guarding the monument. However, that lad Devitt insisted that I do something. There's no other way. I'm a sword practitioner to begin with, so I replaced Hoppes' position and became the Head of the Sword Arts Department."
The Head of the Sword Arts Department was naturally the person who managed the entire academy's Sword Arts Department.
This position had originally been taken up by Hoppes, a sword arts expert who had invented many sword techniques and Killing techniques and was the leader of the academy's sword arts team.
However, with James' status, status, and experience, Hoppes could only give in to him. Moreover, Hoppes' main focus was on sword arts and was not too interested in those administrative positions.
Hoult smiled and said, "I've also just come here to learn the Thunderbolt Sword Technique."
Norman, who was standing at the side, tactfully said, "Hoult completed the second transition yesterday. In a month's time, he attained Heaven's Perception and found his second transition job, the Astral Sword Saint."
"Hoult will probably be able to attain a breakthrough in the Killing Techniques Palace within a month or two."
The corners of Hoult's lips curled up slightly, and there was a hint of smugness on his face. Putting aside the fact that he had spent very little time and was very fast, there were not many people in the history of the Astral Sword Saint job. This was especially so for his Grandmaster, the Divine level expert Astral Ancestor. He had already been an Astral Sword Saint when he had completed his second transition.
Moreover, the Astral Sword Saint was able to control astral forces, astral rays, astral storms, and other powers, possessing powerful battle prowess and destructive prowess.
Seeing how everyone was chatting, James, the Governor from two generations ago, nodded and said, "Not bad … not bad." However, there was a hint of impatience in his eyes.
Hoppes did not have that much patience and went straight to the point, "Alright, have you guys seen where Fang Xingjian is?"
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