ONLINE: Blades of Eternity - Chapter 63

Chapter 63: BACK TO THE ACADEMY

“Kaelen” Eventually, The vice chancellor called out to Kaelen who was still lost in his thoughts with a respectful expression still on his face.

“Huh?” Kaelen suddenly muttered as he came back to his senses. But it was at that moment he finally shifted his gaze towards the Blade of Eternity in his hand. As soon as it did, a strange sensation washed over him, like a current of energy coursing through his arm. He glanced down, expecting to see the familiar weapon he had wielded countless times. Instead, his breath caught in his throat.

The blade had transformed.

Where once there had been a sleek, simple sword, there was now a weapon of breathtaking intricacy. The hilt, now more ornate, glowed with interwoven patterns of silver and gold. The blade itself, slightly wider and edged with an almost ethereal blue light, pulsed with a rhythmic, living energy. The runes etched along its surface, which had always been faint, now shone brightly, each symbol vibrating with a power that resonated deep within Kaelen’s core.

Kaelen’s eyes widened in shock, and he instinctively tightened his grip on the hilt, feeling the blade’s new balance and weight. The weapon was both heavier and lighter at the same time, as if it had grown in power but had also become more attuned to him. He turned it slowly, watching the light play along the edge, and felt a surge of energy respond to his movement, as though the blade was alive, reacting to his very thoughts.

“What…?” he breathed, unable to form the words to express his surprise. His heart raced, the adrenaline from the realization mixing with an overwhelming sense of awe.

He looked up at the Vice Chancellor, who was watching him intently. The shock in Kaelen’s eyes was met with a knowing nod from the older man.

“Do you understand now, Kaelen?” the Vice Chancellor said, his voice calm but laden with meaning. “The Blade of Eternity has revealed its true form. This is a sign, a testament to the power you now hold, and the responsibility that comes with it.”

Kaelen struggled to process it all. The blade, this new form—it was more than just a weapon now. It felt like a part of him, an extension of his own will and spirit, forged in the fires of something far greater than he had ever imagined.

Slowly, Kaelen nodded, though his mind was still reeling. The realization that this was no ordinary sword settled over him like a heavy mantle. The journey he was on had just taken a profound turn, and the weight of that knowledge pressed down on him, mingled with a newfound sense of purpose.

“This… this is incredible,” Kaelen finally managed, his voice filled with wonder and determination. “I can feel its power… like it’s a part of me.”

The Vice Chancellor smiled faintly, a rare expression of approval. “Indeed. But remember, power like this comes with great responsibility. You must learn to wield it wisely.”

Kaelen nodded again, this time more firmly, as the reality of his situation set in. He had been chosen by the Blade of Eternity, and now, with its true form revealed, his path forward was clearer than ever. The trials ahead would be formidable, but Kaelen knew that with this blade in hand, he was ready to face whatever came his way.

“Now it’s time for you to go back, you have a tournament you need to participate in” The Vice Chancellor said as an item suddenly appeared in his hands.

In an instant, what appeared in the vice chancellor’s hand is a talisman—its surface covered in ancient, intricate symbols that pulsed with a faint golden light. The talisman seemed to hum with latent energy, the air around it charged with a tension that made Kaelen’s skin prickle.

“What’s that?” Kaelen asked, his curiosity piqued, but the Vice Chancellor didn’t respond. Instead, he simply looked at the talisman for a brief moment, his expression grave, before tearing it in half with a swift motion.

Boom!

Ahh!!

The moment the talisman was ripped, a powerful surge of energy exploded from it, filling the tomb with a blinding flash of light. Kaelen instinctively shielded his eyes, the brilliance overwhelming his senses. The air around him seemed to vibrate with raw power, as if the very fabric of reality was being bent to someone’s will.

As the light began to fade, Kaelen lowered his arm and blinked against the afterglow, trying to regain his sight. When his vision cleared, he gasped in surprise. Standing at the entrance of the tomb was a towering figure, emanating an aura of formidable strength and authority.

General Cao.

The General’s arrival was as sudden as it was imposing. His sharp eyes swept the room, assessing the situation with a practiced ease. He was clad in his signature armor, which gleamed under the dim light of the tomb, and the air around him seemed to crackle with the suppressed power of a seasoned warrior.

Kaelen could feel the weight of General Cao’s presence, a mixture of awe and relief washing over him. This was a man who commanded respect wherever he went, and his sudden appearance spoke volumes about the gravity of the situation.

“Vice Chancellor,” General Cao greeted, his deep voice steady but edged with curiosity. “I came as soon as I was summoned. What is the matter?”

The Vice Chancellor nodded, stepping forward to meet the General. “Take Kaelen back to the academy. But first, there is something you must see.”

He gestured toward Kaelen, who still held the transformed Blade of Eternity in his hand. General Cao’s gaze followed the Vice Chancellor’s gesture, his eyes narrowing as he took in the sight of the weapon. For a moment, a flicker of surprise crossed the General’s usually stoic expression.

“Is that…?” General Cao began, his voice trailing off as he took a closer step toward Kaelen, his interest piqued.

Kaelen straightened under the scrutiny, feeling the weight of both powerful men’s eyes on him. He tightened his grip on the hilt, the blade seeming to pulse in response as if acknowledging the presence of another warrior.

“Yes,” the Vice Chancellor confirmed. “The Blade of Eternity has revealed its true form. And there’s more… but we must be cautious. We do not yet know the full extent of what this means.”

General Cao nodded, his gaze not leaving the blade. “Indeed. We must proceed carefully.”

The tension in the tomb was palpable, the weight of the moment pressing down on Kaelen as he stood between the two powerful figures. The revelation of the blade’s true form had set off a chain of events that neither he nor the Vice Chancellor had fully anticipated. And with General Cao now involved, Kaelen knew that whatever lay ahead would be of critical importance—not just for him, but for the entire Academy.

“But you don’t have to worry vice chancellor, I will closely be observing him as he gets himself more familiar with the true form of the sword” General Cao suddenly said with a serious expression on his face.

“Then I will have to trouble you then.” The Vice Chancellor replied with a slightly relieved expression on his face. Apparently, General Cao was the person he trust the most amongst the pillars of the academies

After giving the vice chancellor a simple nod, General Cao then shifted his attention towards Kaelen before he said with a light smile on his face.

“Now then, let’s go surprise your competitors”

And right after, General Cao suddenly disappeared along with Kaelen. After they left, the vice chancellor suddenly shifted his attention towards the coffin in the tomb. And while performing a kowtow solemnly, he said.

“Thank you great one for the hardwork”