During the exchange event, students from each school would demonstrate their abilities through spirit sword competitions.
This would display not only their personal achievements; but also each school's philosophy and motivation.
Because of the Shadow Emblem assassination attempt, an exception had been made for No.90 Cultivation High this year to progress into a key city high school. And so, while the student union exchange might presumably be a competition between students from different high schools in Xuantai district, it was actually a beneficial event for the leaders.
And the exchange event was obviously a crux for the love of it!
Furthermore, the training instructors whom No. 89 High had selected were highly experienced and skilled in physical arts — including spirit swords. Ancient Relic's name was also listed in the training instructors for No. 90 High and that completely dumbfounded the No. 89 leaders!
The hell was No. 90 High thinking? Sending a fatass to instruct in sport events?
Little did they know…
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Xero and Misaki were probably the only two who understood in their hearts on why Ancient Relic was sent.
After all, this man who had killed a first class Golden Badge assassin with just a piece of chalk! Xero knew all too well that he was hiding his true capabilities, much like him.
He had a lot of stories to tell, and especially those in his past. Whoever he was, he struck fear into Zhao Yun when he first saw Ancient Relic.
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Looking at the general situation, Xero could tell that Headmaster Huang was a confident idiot.
It was close to eleven o'clock at night now, and usually Xero would go to sleep at this time. But because of the spirit sword showcases in the group chat — he has to get it over with.
Mr Birdie's spirit sword was Knight Tiger.
According to Mr Birdie, the sword was actually forged with the teeth of the Knight Tiger. These animals were known to be very violent and aggressive, and they were only seen at Mount Lotus inside the Night Forest. It was actually his father who knocked the teeth out and forged it for him, safe to say, he's a strong monster himself! He first received the sword when he was nine years old.
Mr Birdie sent two photos of his sword, and by the looks of it — Han Jue really cherished his sword, second to Mr Birdie; his pet budgie.
After sharing the two photos, Mr Birdie sent a message. "My father first gave me this sword for my ninth birthday. And it has been with me for a whole seven years. And uh… I have the same problem as Zhen too.. no sword spirit…"
Zhen Jie sent three laughing emojis with a follow-up message, "Lol, glad I'm not alone!"
"Seven years? That's nothing compared to mine…"
Xinyan sent a crying emoji accompanied by three photos in different angles of her sword.
Surprisingly, Xinyan had an elemental sword. And it had two sword spirits.
"Ice and Flame sword mixed?"
"They are actually parent and child swords. I named them Xing Lie and Xingbai! They've been with me for ten freakin' years! Still no sword spirit!"
"…" Ten years?! Zhen Jie is getting even more comfortable.
When Ancient Relic read this, he said, "These are parent and child swords right? Usually they take long in order to form a spirit, but ten years is way too late. Is Xinyan not being caring enough?"
Excuse me, not caring enough?! How is that possible!
"Brother Xuan, you have no idea! I took care of my sword very well! I give it more attention than my own brother, and I even managed to separate the Flame and Ice elements in them, how am I not caring enough?!"
"Uh. Wait hold on, the two sword spirits that are supposedly in there, aren't the same gender right? If so, then your two spirits must find it arousing to see men naked. Sometimes, a lack of understanding of the spirits may confuse it to delay formation."
Ancient Relic sent three cold sweating emojis with that.
After reading Ancient Relic's reply, she sent three ellipses, "…"
"You're f**king with me aren't you! All that aside, what about Misaki's sword?"
King Zhen sent a message, "Yeah! I'm sure her sword would be superior!"
It was obvious that Misaki would have a sword, of course, she had a shit ton of money.
After a few seconds, Misaki sent a picture of her own sword.
Misaki: "My sword, Stardust Sunder."
It was a spirit sword that was forged with a fallen star shard found three years ago. It had an elegant, beautiful translucent body that pulsed with a blue and yellow glow. Everyone could feel the aura emanating from it. Even if it was a picture.
Mr Birdie couldn't help but praise it, "Wow! Stardust Sunder, gives me starry vibes. How long have you had the sword?"
"Fifteen and a half years. I formed a contract with it when I was half a year old."
King Jie: "…"
Xinyan: "…"
Mr Birdie: "F**king seriously?"
Fifteen and a half years? Goddammit bro…
Even Ancient Relic praised her, "The yellow and blue glow really displays the spirits energy, so it looks like Misaki already has a sword spirit. Family background could play some role in that, but by the distinctive quality of the sword, it really shows how good you've taken care of it. This was expected, as usual, Student Misaki."
Misaki sent a thanking emoji, "Teacher Xuan, thank you!! You flatter me!"
Xinyan couldn't help but send a text saying, "Amazing! ^_^ What about Lianhua? Do you have one?"
Lianhua sent a photo of her sword.
"The name of the sword is Petalshade Blade! I first received this two years ago! And, I haven't bred a sword spirit either…"
It had elegant shape and a beautiful body, and by the purple glow, it showcased the raw power embedded within.
King Jie sent a thumbs up emoji, "Looks nice! It's as if everyone here doesn't have one except Misaki, I'm relieved…"
Ancient Relic sent a text, "Petalshade's a very unique name. I like it. You all are just first years, and you already have your own spirit swords. Amazing, what I'd expect from advanced class."
At that moment, everyone had remembered they had forgot someone… What about Xero's sword?
Mr Birdie sent a question mark with a follow-up message, "? Classmate Zhang, where's your sword? Do you have one?"
Xinyan: "Yeah, I just realized!"
Misaki: "He for sure has one."
Xero: "…"
Cute Lianhua: "Come on, show us!"
Looking at the messages popping up on his phone, Xero couldn't help but heave a deep sigh.
He initially would just keep silent and observe as usual, but this time… he has no choice. If he didn't reply, he would come off as an unsociable bastard, which would result in more attention.
So after careful thought, Xero shared a photo.
And then… a tuff, aura farming heavenly wood sword appeared on their damn screens!