"I see. Then I'll find a swordsman to test you." The principal glanced at Dan Feng, then slowly walked toward the door with measured steps.
Although Ranoa Magic University focused on learning magic and magic circles, it also had students who specialized in swordsmanship training.
Therefore, the principal had specifically invited two Sword Saints from different styles to teach those students who pursued the sword.
Because teachers at the school received free meals and lodging, most of them stayed in the teacher dormitories if they had nowhere else to go.
Moreover, with the new semester starting in just a few days, even those teachers who had gone home for vacation had returned.
"Dan Feng, this principal gives off a very comfortable feeling. He's a truly dedicated and responsible headmaster." Roxy said beside Dan Feng, her attention then drawn to the Saint-rank healing magic circle beneath her feet.
"He really is a good principal—far better than those who take two steps and gold bars fall out of their pockets." Dan Feng agreed with Roxy's opinion. From what he had seen of this principal, the man clearly cared deeply for the students in his school.
After all, when Dan Feng and Roxy had toured Ranoa Magic University earlier, they had thoroughly felt its extravagant atmosphere.
Every building was constructed with the latest anti-magic bricks, and the place even had Saint-rank healing magic circles. No matter how one looked at it, these things were extremely valuable, right?
While they waited, Dan Feng took Cloud-Piercer out from his system space.
Roxy, meanwhile, was examining the structure of the Saint-rank healing magic circle under her feet.
Dan Feng noticed Roxy's curiosity about magic circles and asked, "What do you want to understand about this magic circle?"
Hearing Dan Feng's question, Roxy didn't turn around but answered, "I want to look at the textual structure in it."
Dan Feng glanced at the structure and contract text of the Saint-rank healing magic circle beneath their feet and said calmly, "You haven't studied contract text yet, so you won't be able to understand it right now. Wait until classes start, learn the basics of magic circles, and then take another look."
Dan Feng's theoretical knowledge of magic circles came from the extremely detailed book written by Bloody Kant herself.
There was no doubt that Bloody Kant deserved her title of countess. To be such a genius—mastering both magic and magic circles to this extent—was truly remarkable.
Every book she wrote was presented in very clear and easy-to-understand language, something Dan Feng greatly admired.
"Is that so? Alright then... but Dan Feng, how do you know so much?" Roxy's water-blue eyes stared intently at Dan Feng.
Dan Feng felt Roxy's gaze and slowly replied, "I learned all of this from the books Bloody Kant wrote."
"What? Teacher even knows magic circles!" Roxy's voice carried a trace of surprise. Her mouth opened slightly—she looked very taken aback by this revelation.
Dan Feng nodded. "It's true."
"Why didn't you bring me along to read them back then?" Roxy's tone held a hint of complaint. She felt she had missed an important learning opportunity.
Dan Feng explained helplessly, "Weren't you constantly urging Bloody Kant to update? You didn't have any time at all."
Hearing Dan Feng's explanation, a flash of embarrassment crossed Roxy's face. She realized her behavior back then had indeed been somewhat inappropriate.
Afterward, both fell into a brief silence.
However, this silence didn't last long.
Soon, the principal returned, bringing with him a tall man holding a long sword.
The principal smiled and introduced him to Dan Feng: "Dan Feng, this is Mr. Heki. He is a Saint-rank swordsman of the Sword God Style."
Dan Feng greeted him, then carefully observed this Sword Saint.
Heki was dressed in brown clothing, looking much like the typical adventurer swordsmen.
In his hand, he held a long sword whose hilt was inlaid with a red crystal. The blade gleamed with a chilling light that sent shivers down the spine.
Though the sword's shape resembled more of a blade, in this world, both blades and swords were collectively referred to as "swords."
Heki nodded to Dan Feng with a smile, indicating he already knew who Dan Feng was.
Soon after, Dan Feng's enrollment test began.
"Mr. Heki, please use your full strength. This is the respect I deserve." Dan Feng said expressionlessly to Heki in the distance, his tone flat and even.
"This..." Heki looked at Dan Feng in confusion, then turned his gaze toward the principal nearby, seeking his opinion.
The principal merely gave a slight nod. Since Dan Feng had requested it himself, it should be granted.
After receiving the principal's approval, Heki prepared to use his full strength against Dan Feng. He believed that if he started with Lightblade Slash right away, he could instantly defeat Dan Feng.
On Dan Feng's side, he sensed the battle aura emanating from Heki's body and silently activated the Cloud Chant Technique.
Because the Sword God Style was universally acknowledged as the fastest and most powerful school in terms of attack speed.
The Cloud Chant Technique had now been fully mastered by Dan Feng.
By precisely controlling the flow of water molecules in the air, he could keenly sense even the slightest changes in the surrounding atmosphere.
No movement, no matter how small, could escape the detection of the Cloud Chant Technique.
At that moment, the principal's voice rang out: "Then, Dan Feng's enrollment test—begins now!"
Before the words even finished, Heki's figure shot forward like lightning, charging straight at Dan Feng.
Powerful battle aura radiated from his body, enveloping the sword in his hand and making his speed grow faster and faster, as if he intended to crush Dan Feng in an instant.
"[Lightblade Slash]!" With Heki's furious shout, the first slash instantly closed the distance to Dan Feng.
However, this was only the beginning. The second slash followed at an even greater speed than the first—so fast that an ordinary person without foresight eyes would likely be unable to see the speed of this Lightblade Slash at all.
In other words, in the blink of an eye, Heki had unleashed two consecutive slashes.
Most people would probably have already fallen under such a fierce onslaught.
Yet, just as Heki's sword was about to reach Dan Feng, Dan Feng suddenly moved.
He raised Cloud-Piercer in what appeared to be a casual yet profoundly meaningful stance.
With a crisp "clang," the Sword God Style secret technique [Lightblade Slash] was effortlessly blocked by Dan Feng.
"What?" Heki was stunned. He hadn't expected the Sword God Style's secret technique to be parried so easily.
Then Dan Feng's eyes sharpened. His right hand whipped Cloud-Piercer forward, instantly thrusting toward Heki's right hand in an attempt to injure it and prevent him from gripping the sword.
But Heki reacted swiftly as well.
He hurriedly positioned his sword in front of his right hand, forcibly blocking the strike with his blade.
However, something unexpected happened.
Cloud-Piercer instantly pierced straight through Heki's sword.
The tremendous impact force immediately sent Heki flying several meters backward.
And on Heki's sword blade remained a large hole where Cloud-Piercer had punched clean through.