Chapter 292 (1/2)

Chapter 292: Proud

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations  Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

As a follower of the teachings of a Divine level expert, Hoult was doted up by the Divine level expert to the extent of having the Snake of Engulfment created especially for him.

Moreover, with Hoult’s talent being a rare occurrence of one in ten thousand, no matter where Hoult went, there would naturally be many people following or wanting to get close to him.

This was the case for the few people next to him. The quick-witted guy from earlier was called Norman, and he was the one who had followed Hoult the most closely, praising him into the skies.

Norman was ranked 41st in the academy, level 22, and training in the area of archery. However, he was already 39 years old and would be turning 40 next year.

This meant that he had reached the end of his martial arts path and basically would not be able to improve much further.

This was a problem faced by many Conferred Knights. At the Knight phase, they might have great progress in their cultivation. However, when they were at the Conferred Knight phase, they realized that their mental spirit and willpower were insufficient, and that their talent in comprehending ether particles was not good enough.

When people like these realized that they did not have talent, they would leave the academy when they reached a bottleneck. Just with their status as a Conferred Knight, they were usually able to land themselves in a good job with a respectable status after graduation.

However, Norman’s ambitions were much greater. He could have graduated five years ago, but he had chosen to stay behind in order to meet even more Conferred Knights in order to prepare for life after graduation.

For Norman, Hoult’s appearance was like honey to a bear. No matter where Norman went in the world, being affiliated with a Divine level expert would bring him great benefits.

As a follower of the teachings of a Divine level expert, Hoult was also used to people like these. In fact, he enjoyed being surrounded by people like them.

Hearing Norman’s words, Hoult smiled and said, “Thanks to the blessings of the Melancholic Monarch, I’ve managed to attain Heaven’s Perception very quickly.

“Fang Xingjian is truly talented. If not for the fortuitous encounter at the Pantheon Monument, I would probably still need another half a year before I can surpass him.

“But Fang Xingjian should just have completed his second transition. I wonder when he’ll be coming to the Killing Techniques Palace.”

Norman was tactful in his bootlicking, “Haha, when that guy comes, he’ll probably be just in time to watch you leave with his eyes wide open. Moreover, your job is the Astral Sword Saint. Amongst all the different second transition jobs, this should be considered the best.”

“Astral Sword Saint… I heard that Hoult’s grandmaster, the Astral Ancestor and one of the Divine level experts of this generation, had chosen the Astral Sword Saint as his second transition job back then.”

The other students around Hoult also started their bootlicking. “With your talent in sword arts, you’ll only take at most half a month to clear the Killing Techniques Palace.”

“That’s right, if you were to use the level 29 Crimson Fire, you’ll probably be able to clear the stages within a few days.”

Hoult shook his head and said, “I’m here to learn. It’s meaningless to rely on a Divine Weapon to clear the stages.”

As the few of them chatted, they entered the first hall of the Killing Techniques Palace.

However, it was impossible for anyone to be present to help provide guidance to the Thunderbolt Sword Technique. There was nothing but the charred ground, damaged walls, and a lonely huge sword in the middle of the hall.

“What’s wrong? Where’s the person on duty?”

“Is the timing right?”

“It should be. It hasn’t been long since the afternoon has started. Why are there no one instructors here?”

Norman frowned and looked at the damage done to the place before. Then he smiled and said to Hoult, “He has probably gone to have his meal or to the toilet. Let’s wait for a while.”

Hoult nodded. After all, he considered his talent to be unrivalled and thus did not need the guidance of any instructors. It did not matter if there was no one here. He merely walked up and started to read the Thunderbolt Sword Technique written on the huge sword.

The Thunderbolt Sword Technique was truly an interesting technique. As Hoult read it, he was drawn in.

Five minutes passed, then ten minutes, fifteen minutes… However, there was still no one.

Norman said impatiently, “What’s wrong with the Sword Arts Department? Why is there not even a soul to be seen? This is outrageous.”