Of course, this was only the case for others; to the six great families, Star Chant Academy was not so out of reach.
In fact, although members of the six great families also attended Star Chant Academy, their primary purpose in going there was not to study.
What attracted the six great families to Star Chant Academy was the World Tree that resided within it.
Outstanding students of Star Chant Academy could enter the secret realm where the World Tree was located and receive its blessing.
The blessing of the World Tree could enhance the recipient's magic affinity, mental energy, total magic capacity, and lifespan.
Furthermore, during the process of receiving the blessing, the recipient would enter a state similar to a Flash of Insight, allowing them to comprehend many things they previously could not understand.
It was said that the original six Demigods only found the way to reach the Demigod realm after receiving the blessing of the World Tree.
“I will secure a spot for the World Tree's blessing,” Tyr said confidently as he put the admission letter back into the envelope.
“I believe in you.”
No matter the time, Lanier always had absolute confidence in Tyr.
...
A few days later, outside the Marquis's mansion.
“Tyr, make sure to take good care of yourself at the academy.”
Before they parted, Ivelina stepped forward and gave Tyr a hug.
“I will, Mother.”
Tyr nodded, deeply feeling Ivelina's profound concern for him.
“Avia, I leave Tyr in your hands.”
“My Lady, I will dedicate my everything to the Young Master,” Avia said, placing one hand over her chest and bowing slightly.
After bidding a final farewell to Lanier and Ivelina, Tyr boarded the carriage bound for Star Chant Academy.
Inside the carriage, Tyr pulled out the daily newspaper.
The very first report on the front page caught his eye.
【Grand Duke Callis's daughter appears in the northern Ronal Count's domain, slaying a Seventh Circle old Count as a Sixth Circle, shocking the world.】
Tyr read it closely. The entire report was written in a sensationalist style, filled with flowery language that praised Luna to the heavens, making her sound like an unparalleled genius.
From this grand rhetoric, Tyr extracted the information he wanted.
Essentially, about ten days ago, his eldest sister had gone to the Ronal Count's estate and slaughtered the Count, his son, the Ronal Knight Order, and even the old Count of the previous generation.
Though the writing was highly exaggerated, Luna's achievements certainly warranted the praise.
“Eldest Sister is truly incredible.”
Thinking of his current strength, which was only at the Fourth Circle, Tyr could not help but marvel at Luna's power.
Luna belonged to the batch of candidates trained in the Sword Prison before them, and she was seven years older than him.
Tyr had previously heard from Lanier that Luna was currently at the peak of the Sixth Circle, and she could break through to the Seventh Circle to become a High-level Transcendent at any moment.
This report proved exactly that, showing her slaying a Seventh Circle opponent while still at the Sixth Circle.
Even if it had been an injured, dying Seventh Circle opponent, it still indicated that Luna's realm was infinitely close to the Seventh Circle.
Five days later, Tyr was more than halfway to Star Chant Academy.
His communication crystal suddenly vibrated. Tyr channeled magic power into it and found that the caller was Sevira.
“Brother Tyr, where are you now? How long until you reach the academy?”
Once the connection was established, Sevira's crisp voice drifted out of the crystal.
“Probably about two days.”
Tyr calculated the distance. It took about seven days to travel from the Marquisate of Lanier to Estelle, where Star Chant Academy was located.
“Really? That's great! I'll also arrive in Estelle in two days. Let's register together then.”
Hearing that Tyr also needed two days to reach Estelle, Sevira said happily.
“Alright,” Tyr agreed with a nod.
“Brother Tyr, did you see the newspaper from a few days ago? Her Highness the Grand Duke's daughter actually killed a Seventh Circle transcendent! She's so amazing.”
“Yes, she is very strong. I estimate Eldest Sister should break through to the Seventh Circle very soon.”
“Sigh... Brother Tyr, do you think we can really catch up to Eldest Sister and the others?”
Luna's group had started their training seven years before them. A seven-year gap was not easily bridged.
“Don't worry. The higher the magic realm, the harder it is to break through. It's impossible for them to always stay so far ahead of us. Besides, you've probably read the profiles of the other candidates; currently, only Eldest Sister possesses top-tier Sixth Circle strength.”
Aside from Luna, the strongest among the other candidates had only broken through to the Sixth Circle last year.
With his Taiji Magic Circle's idle-farming ability, Tyr was confident he could catch up to them.
Furthermore, just as Tyr had said, once a person reached the Seventh Circle, trying to advance further was more difficult than all the previous circles combined.
“So, once Eldest Sister and the others break through to the Seventh Circle, their progress will slow down drastically. Unless...”
“Unless what?”
Sevira asked, her large eyes blinking through the communication crystal.
“Unless she is a once-in-a-million cultivation genius who breaks through as easily as eating or drinking, completely without bottlenecks.”
“And what if she is?”
“Then we might as well pack up and go to sleep.”
Even with his Innate Sword Heart, it only ensured Tyr had no bottlenecks in his swordsmanship, not in his magic realm.
If they really encountered someone with no bottlenecks in their magic realm, they wouldn't even need to wait for the Grand Election to start. They might as well surrender early and choose a stylish posture to do so.
“Uh, alright.”
“Then, Brother Tyr, do you know why Her Highness the Grand Duke's daughter went to the Ronal Count's domain?”
When Tyr had returned to the Sword Prison, he hadn't told Sevira about the Ronal Count's estate attempting to seize House Callis's cultivation knowledge.
“Because they wanted to seize our family's cultivation knowledge.”
Tyr recounted how he had gone to complete his Sword Prison assessment, met William—a reserve who had been eliminated long ago—on his way back, and was ambushed.
“If that's the case, they truly are detestable!”
Hearing Tyr's account, Sevira spoke in an aggressive, angry tone.
“Miss, lunch is ready.”
Suddenly, Mia's voice came through the communication crystal.
“Go eat first. We'll meet once we reach Estelle.”
“Mm, goodbye, Brother Tyr.”
Two days later, Tyr's carriage finally arrived in Estelle, the home of Star Chant Academy.
It was a highly prosperous coastal city. Bustling commercial streets immediately met his eyes, and numerous merchant ships could be seen sailing to and fro along the distant coast.
Due to the presence of Star Chant Academy, a vast array of magical creations were sold in Estelle. Coupled with its coastal location, the city's commerce was incredibly developed.
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