"The strongest opponent?"
Kylen's gaze fell on the corresponding information:
[Name: Sylvia]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: 18]
[Background: Father is an Arcana Empire Contractor; mother is the Spirit Demon Queen born every hundred years among the Spirit Clan of the Shadow Abyssal Rift. Possesses half of the Origin Sequence bloodline.]
[Abilities: Extraordinary spiritual power and perfect compatibility with Abyssal Armaments. Also possesses the contracting ability of human Contractors.]
[Realm: Two-Star Ascension Realm]
[Talent: Unknown]
[Contracted Creature: Sequence No.26 Snow Blossom Spirit, originates from the Eternal Freeze Abyssal Rift, a high-tier plant spirit with infinite proliferation and ice shaping abilities.]
A hint of surprise flashed in Kylen's eyes. This was the first descendant of the Origin Sequence he had seen in public records besides Avelia.
She not only possessed Origin Sequence combat power but could also contract creatures like ordinary Contractors.
No wonder she firmly held the top spot on the Arcana Potential Rankings.
Avelia leaned over the scroll, glanced at it curiously, then exchanged a smile with Kylen. The same thought flickered in both their eyes.
Seraphina noticed their unusual reaction and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Kylen quickly shook his head and changed the subject. "No. It's just that this information is too vague. Are there no detailed battle records?"
Seraphina shrugged helplessly. "Imperial Contract Academy protects her extremely tightly.
All we know is that she once defeated fourteen S-rank freshmen from Imperial Contract Academy in a single day without a single loss."
"She is called the Undefeated Spirit Lady by the students in the imperial capital and is also the most precious genius of the entire Imperial Contract Academy."
Kylen stared at the silver-haired, blue-eyed girl in the portrait, raising an eyebrow slightly. She sounded truly tricky.
Her combat power was probably far above Lysander's, and subduing her would by no means be easy.
Seraphina continued, "As for Brandt, who ranks second on the Potential Rankings, he is from Riverside Beast Contract Academy.
Your chances of winning against him are roughly fifty-fifty. We do have his battle footage preserved…"
"Take this memory card back and study it."
Kylen took the glowing card and nodded in thanks.
After talking about the key opponents in the exchange tournament, Seraphina changed the subject.
"Just keep this in mind. There are still more than ten days until the exchange tournament. Since you've already come into contact with Life Marrow, I'll tell you about the secrets of physical transformation."
She rolled up her sleeve.
Tiny star-like light spots gradually appeared on her fair arm.
"Kylen, after the Ascension Realm, Contractors advance to the Transcendence Realm, and beyond that is the Rebirth Realm."
"What is Transcendence?"
"Humans are born without magic circuits and cannot directly absorb abyssal energy to strengthen their bodies.
In terms of racial talent alone, we are probably the weakest among the abyssal sequences… But our ancestors blazed the path of Contractors."
"Using the breakthrough of contracted creatures to drive one's own advancement, transformation, and nirvana are the key stages for humans to reshape their bodies and construct magic circuits."
"Physical transformation has three realms: Mithril, Adamant, and White Jade.
These will be directly reflected on the skin. Look at your arm; do you see faint silver patterns flowing beneath the surface?"
Kylen looked down at his arm. Sure enough, he saw delicate silver streaks flowing under his skin, matching the Mithril Realm Seraphina had described.
"Strengthening the body through abyssal treasures. Once you reach the Mithril Realm, you meet the minimum requirement to advance to the Continuum Realm.
After breaking through, you will naturally awaken the magic circuit corresponding to your innate talent," Seraphina added.
"Abyssal treasures are graded the same as Abyssal Armaments. In fact, many Abyssal Armaments are forged from Abyssal Treasures."
"The Life Marrow you drank is a top-tier abyssal treasure. Fifty drops are enough for a human body to break through to the Mithril Realm, which shows how precious it is."
"This stage is crucial. It directly determines the qualification of your magic circuit after nirvana.
If you can break through to the Rebirth Realm with a White Jade Realm body, you will be able to infuse your body with star power like me, laying the foundation for future attempts to reach the Saint Realm."
Kylen suddenly realized. No wonder Raviel had been able to withstand attacks from contracted creatures with his body during their previous duel.
It was not only the enhancement of his strength-type talent but also the foundation of physical transformation.
"I understand, Mentor."
"Well, your progress is far ahead of other freshmen. Prepare for Transcendence and Rebirth in advance!" Seraphina urged.
"Over these ten days, familiarize yourself with the physical strength of the Mithril Realm. It may become the key to winning the exchange tournament."
Kylen nodded in agreement, then took Avelia and left the office.
Back in the dormitory, Avelia lay on Kylen's shoulder. Her fingertips brushed his neck, her tone teasing.
"Little one, it seems we've found a candidate for your second contracted creature?"
"Be honest. Do you think she's beautiful and got a crush on her?"
Kylen's cheeks turned slightly pink. He coughed softly. "Avelia, I just think her talent is a perfect fit.
Origin Sequences are rare and hard to come by. As you said before, anything is possible in the abyss.
A descendant of the Origin Sequence like her is exactly the help we need."
"Heh, a beautiful Origin Sequence descendant. What Contractor wouldn't want her?" Avelia chuckled.
"But Imperial Contract Academy will definitely guard her closely. Subduing her won't be easy."
"The only chance is…"
Kylen and Avelia said in unison, "The Nine-Academy Alliance Exchange Tournament!"
A cunning smile curved on Avelia's lips. "Tsk tsk. Do all men like to make such ice-cold beauties their own?"
Kylen felt embarrassed. "What strange books have you been reading lately?"
That said, he couldn't help but imagine, if he could take this Undefeated Spirit Lady under his wing, it would indeed be a wonderful thing.
"But this is too difficult, isn't it?" Kylen hesitated.
Avelia rubbed her cheek against his, her tone affectionate.
"Because you're my man. My Primordial Assimilation and your blood control might just allow us to 'steal' her right under everyone's eyes."
She leaned close to Kylen's ear and whispered her plan.
After listening, Kylen's heart skipped a beat. The plan was indeed bold, but not entirely unfeasible.
However, this would undoubtedly offend the Imperial Contract Academy completely.
"Forget it. Owing more debts doesn't make it harder to sleep."
Kylen smiled casually.
"With you by my side, I'm already on bad terms with the Practical Combat Department.
What's one more Imperial Contract Academy? Let's do it!"
In the following days, Kylen devoted himself to adapting to the physical strength of the Mithril Realm.
His speed, strength, and spiritual power all underwent a qualitative leap.
In the team battle, the Practical Combat Department directly chose to forfeit due to Thorne and Lysander's serious injuries.
When facing the Plant Spirit Department team, Avelia's Primordial Assimilation overwhelmed the opponent's plant spirit control without suspense.
The entire duel was a one-sided crushing victory.
In the end, Kylen's team successfully won the team battle championship of Saint Laurent Contract Academy, becoming the official team representing the academy in the Nine-Academy Alliance Exchange Tournament.
More than ten days later, the Nine-Academy Alliance Exchange Tournament kicked off in the imperial capital.
Led personally by Seraphina and Vice Principal Edmund, Kylen's team boarded an airship bound for the imperial capital, setting off for this peak tournament that gathered geniuses from across the empire.