In October of Imperial Calendar year 1453, the Empire entered autumn, and the temperature dropped slightly. The Empire's first Elite Soldier Competition concluded. First place was taken, without any suspense, by Lingzhi, who had already achieved the rank of a Sixth Rank Mad Swordsman.
After consuming the Vantia Holy Fruit, Lingzhi's strength advanced by leaps and bounds, breaking through all the way to the level of a Sixth Rank Mad Swordsman. He had even hoped to ascend to the rank of Demon Swordsmen in one go, but ultimately fell short due to the fruit's insufficient medicinal power. Even so, the rank of Demon Swordsmen was now within his grasp.
Lingzhi was ennobled as a Baron and awarded a Middle-tier Earth-level Sword Skill! Although the Ling Family possessed its own hereditary Celestial-level Sword Skill, this Earth-level one would be perfect for the family's guards to cultivate.
