As I emerged from my cultivation room, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. With the help of my sword soul, Zordia, I had formed my 7th energy core, a feat I achieved earlier than expected. The intense focus and dedication required to reach this milestone had taken a toll on my body, but the sense of progress and growth made it all worthwhile.

However, I knew that the path to true strength was still long and arduous. My nadis, the channels through which my energy flowed, had become strained from the intense cultivation. To avoid causing damage, I decided to shift my focus to practicing my fighting and magic skills for a while.

The journey to reaching the 7th energy core had taken only 2 days, a remarkably short time considering the vast amounts of energy required. I was already close to achieving the 6th stage, and only needed a small amount of energy to complete it. The pill I had consumed, which accelerated energy absorption, had also played a significant role in my rapid progress. However, it came with a cost, putting extra strain on my body.

After two days of intense cultivation, I returned to class, expecting a sense of normalcy. But instead, I found Arushi and his brothers absent. They arrived late, and I was shocked to see them. But I didn't talk much about that and I was wmbarased so much from the kiss by arushi that day I couldn't even dare to see her as I see towards her my face become red after lectures we agin goes to ground Without asking questions , we immediately began sparring, determined to hone our skills and catch up on lost time. Our battles were intense, with each of us pushing the other to new heights.

Our intense battle raged on, with swords clashing against spears as we each sought to outmaneuver the other. Abhi's exceptional spear skills and speed presented a formidable challenge, exploiting my vulnerability with the heavy sword. Although my sword offered unmatched attack and defense power, I struggled to match Abhi's speed. Despite ultimately emerging victorious, I knew that Abhi wasn't truly defeated - his physical weakness had given me the edge I needed. If he possessed the same physical strength as me, I doubted my ability to win. This realization fueled my determination to improve, to hone my sword skills and address my weaknesses. I was driven to become a more well-rounded warrior, capable of overcoming any opponent, regardless of their physical strength.

I continued to engage Abhi, blocking his attacks and seeking openings to strike. However, his spear consistently intervened, deflecting my blows and allowing him to counterattack. Our battles were intense, with each of us trying to outmaneuver the other. I had lost count of how many times I had been defeated, but I had also emerged victorious on several occasions. Our cultivation levels were evenly matched, making our fights fiercely competitive.

After a prolonged exchange, Abhi landed a hit, and I was forced to concede defeat. We then shifted our focus to practicing our magic skills. I had acquired all the elements but struggled to wield them effectively. To compensate, I used my sword as a conduit to cast my magic, though I knew this method had limitations.

During our magic practice, I realized that most magic powers could be amplified to S-rank level, except for healing. In our world, no one had ever been born with innate healing abilities, except for the legendary Healing Saint, who had possessed an extraordinary gift. Even then, the maximum healing potential was capped at High Rank, never reaching S-rank.

I asked my sword soul, Zordia, "Is it true that no one can reach S-rank in healing?" Zordia replied, "What are you talking about? There are only five elements, and none of them allow for S-rank progression without being born with the ability. Only those with a God or Goddess body, or those who dedicate two lifetimes to mastering a single element, can achieve S-rank. In their first life, they must reach the pinnacle of healing with high skill aptitude, and then, through dark arts, reborn with S-rank ability."

Zordia continued, "Many have tried to achieve this with time manipulation skills, but very few have succeeded, and even they only reached medium level. You and the other six warriors are born with S-rank potential, but it's not the right time to practice time manipulation. You haven't breached the threshold yet. If you try to tamper with time now, who knows what will happen? Time is unique, and you must complete a threshold, which I will inform you about when the time comes

For now, you shall dedicated yourself self to mastering the 5 elements, as zordiya said I started to practice 5 elements and also my sword arts recognizing that my sword's weight and size hindered my speed and long-range capabilities. To compensate, I devoted myself to controlling magic from both my sword and body, striving to develop a seamless fusion of swordsmanship and magic. Throughout the day, I practiced tirelessly, pouring all my energy into honing my skills.

As I progressed, I began to develop a unique close combat style that combined the strengths of both sword fighting and magic. Although sword fighting in close combat was a formidable challenge, I persevered, driven by my determination to overcome my weaknesses.

Despite my intense focus on training, I always made sure to attend lectures, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease when I didn't see Arushi on the first day. Now, after weeks of dedicated practice, I had finally achieved a breakthrough - I could use magic from both my sword and body without needing a wand.

Exhausted but triumphant, I exited my cultivation room, ready to rest and allow my nadis to fully recover. However, I knew that my journey was far from over. I had to learn how to cross the energy filling stage, a feat that no mortal had achieved beyond the 7th level, according to Zordia. The risk of attempting to do so was daunting - punishment from nature and potentially even death.

As I pondered attempting to cross the energy filling stage, I knew I had to prepare myself. To survive the potential risks, I needed to acquire powerful protection armor. I headed to the shop and approached the owner, saying, "Sir, I need a powerful protection armor, please."

Just then, I heard two other individuals demanding the same thing. I turned to look at them, and my eyes widened in shock. It was Arushi and his brother, seeking the same protection armor as me. Our eyes met, and for a moment, we just stared at each other, the tension palpable. What were they planning? And why did they need the same protection as me?