Chapter 295 (2/2)

Therefore, James added, “One more thing. You all mustn’t spread what you’ve just heard either.”

Hoult could not really tolerate it as it was, so he asked again, “Usually, what is the maximum level for your sword techniques?” He stared at Fang Xingjian, as if he would charge at Fang Xingjian if he refused to answer.

Fang Xingjian had not planned on hiding as much as he had done in the past. Right now, he was equipped with Terra Ingurgitation, Boundaries Negation, and four new Killing sword techniques. Additionally, he even had the protection of a level 29 Divine Armor. Therefore, he had less concern to hold back. Moreover, he was still progressing at an unbelievable speed.

So, he eventually just gave a slightly lower number, “Usually it’s around level 20 to 30.”

Hearing Fang Xingjian’s words, Hoult felt as though a loud explosion had rung out in his mind, as if streams of thunderbolts had swept by.

“Level 20 to 30?”

Hoult’s current sword technique with the highest level was already at its max with level 20. However, Fang Xingjian was saying that he was able to reach up to level 30…? What concept was this? How terrifying was his talent?

The rest of the people also drew in cold gasps. They would not even dare to think about having the maximum of their sword techniques to be at level 20 to 30.

People like Ronan and Duolun, who had trained their sword techniques to level 15, were already rare talents, capable of entering the Regional Academy and becoming Conferred Knights.

Then for those who were slightly stronger, like Hoult or the top ten students in the academy, they would be able to train their techniques to around level 20.

By drawing such comparisons, one would be able to tell just how astonishing Fang Xingjian’s talent was. Moreover, this was a number he had reduced by 10 when he shared it. The job which he had transitioned into, the Heavenly Sword Sovereign, had a job specialty, the Heavenly Sword Imprint, which could increase the maximum level of his sword techniques by a maximum of ten levels.

James, the Head of Department, let out a cough and said, “Alright, we’ll just keep this within ourselves and not spread a word of it out.” With that, his gaze suddenly turned sharp, “If I were to hear some related news outside, don’t blame me for showing no leniency.”

He had given the order that no one was to divulge the news of the level of Fang Xingjian’s sword techniques.

After saying that with a solemn expression, James then looked at Fang Xingjian with a wide smile and said, “Xingjian, your result this time around is really out of my expectations. Once news of you clearing the Killing Techniques Palace within a day is spread outside, this will even bring fame to our Great Western Region Regional Academy.

“If you have any requests, just say it. If I have the authority to make the decision, I’ll definitely promise to do it for you.”

Hoppes also said, “Xingjian, although you’ve rejected me twice, I must still say this again. With your talent, if you don’t join my sword arts team, it’ll be too much of a waste.”

Hearing that Fang Xingjian had actually rejected Hoppes twice, everyone’s expressions were even more priceless than before as quite a number of them had actually wanted to join Hoppes’ sword arts team.

However, right now, they could only look at Fang Xingjian in envy.

Hearing this, James, the Head of Department James, also said solemnly, “Xingjian, there are still many advantages to joining Hoppes’ sword arts team. You can have access to the most advanced information and theories there. If you’re worried that it’ll take too much of your time, how about this? You can participate in the experiments selectively.

“If you have any other requests, just let me know. If I can do it, I’ll definitely promise to do it for you.”

Hearing James’ words, everyone was once again astonished.

However, this astonishment was just the beginning. Fang Xingjian gave it some thought before saying, “I’d like to take part in next year’s National Selection and come out in first place. For this, I’ll need the academy’s full support.”