"Absolutely true." Professor Li beamed, nodding with a gentle smile. "Moreover, this aptitude is truly outstanding within the second - level category.


    You were just a hair''s breadth away from crossing into the first - level threshold." He quickly added that extra detail.


    "Thank you, professor," Kael responded with a nod.


    "What kind of blessing did you receive from the Spirit Realm?" Professor Li inquired abruptly.


    "Hmm?" Kael feigned a look of confusion, doing his best to maintain an air of innocence.


    Prior to his return, Kael had delved deep into his memory, recalling the news he''d read and various books and materials.


    The blessing from the Spirit Realm was an act of the Spirit Realm''s consciousness.


    Such a blessing couldn''t be casually bestowed upon others nor snatched away.


    Even the recipient, until they''d fully mastered the inheritance, was restricted by the Spirit Realm''s will from disclosing the inheritance details.


    Consequently, after coming back, he''d been vacillating on whether to seize an opportunity to reveal his Spirit Realm blessing to enhance his standing.


    Now, with Professor Li''s question, Kael instantly recognized this as a golden opportunity.


    "Rest assured.


    No one has the power to take away the Spirit Realm blessing," Professor Li remarked, a glimmer of admiration flickering in his eyes as he regarded the composed Kael.


    "The Spirit Realm blessing is bestowed by the will of the Spirit Realm. Whether it''s a weapon or an inheritance, only the blessed individual can utilize it. Don''t worry, student."


    "If a weapon - type blessing were to fall into the wrong hands, it would be no more useful than a worthless stick. As for the inheritance, it''s even more so. Others simply cannot access it, and at this stage, you yourself are unable to divulge the inheritance''s content."


    Kael gave a subtle nod, acknowledging the fact.


    Revealing that he''d received a Spirit Realm blessing was bound to draw attention, and from the very beginning, he could potentially secure resource support.


    He''d just been hesitant until now, and Professor Li''s prompting had finally tipped the scales for him.


    Kael asked, his curiosity piqued, "Professor Li, how on earth did you figure out that I''d received a Spirit Realm blessing?"


    Professor Li held up the test report.


    "In your test results, there''s a record indicating that there were traces of high - level will on you. According to our records, this is a clear sign of having received a Spirit Realm blessing."


    So that''s the way it was! Kael finally understood.


    He hadn''t anticipated the test to be so thorough, almost laying bare every detail about him.


    "Could you briefly describe the blessing you received? I''ll document it in your file, which will significantly boost your chances of gaining the favor of top - tier universities," Professor Li asked, his smile inviting.


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    "The blessing I received from the Spirit Realm is a mage inheritance. It encompasses a Silver - rank meditation method and several zero - level spells."


    After a moment of deliberation, Kael decided to hold back some information.


    The Gold - rank meditation method was far too eye - catching, and the Silver - rank one was a more fitting disclosure.


    Having a Spirit Realm inheritance was an advantage in the university application process, but being overly conspicuous could backfire, which didn''t align with Kael''s character.


    "A Silver - rank meditation method. Impressive!" Professor Li couldn''t help but exclaim in praise.


    "You''re truly fortunate. Even without an extensive spell inheritance, this single Silver - rank meditation method has already set you on a path to great rewards. "


    "You should know that even in the most prestigious universities, practicing a Silver - rank meditation method comes at a substantial cost."


    Hearing this, Kael refrained from elaborating. He knew his spellbook was rather thick and was confident that he''d be able to unlock new spells in the future.


    "Student Huo, are you interested in enrolling at Tiannan University?" Professor Li smoothly changed the subject, launching into a recruitment pitch.


    Tiannan University was situated in Tiannan Province, and Shixi County, where Kael hailed from, fell under the jurisdiction of Tiannan Province.


    Tiannan University was one of the top - tier institutions in the country, and there were only ten such universities nationwide.


    In Daxia, universities were classified into four levels: A, B, C, and D. There were thirty - six universities at level B, one hundred and eight at level C. Level D institutions were vocational and technical colleges, catering to regular - class students and those who had failed the Spirit Awakening.


    Tiannan University was an excellent choice among the top - tier universities.


    Before the Spirit Awakening, Kael had set his sights on applying to this very university.


    However, after the Spirit Awakening, he was in no rush.


    With his second - level spellcaster aptitude and the added advantage of the Spirit Realm blessing, he was confident that he could gain admission to any university with relative ease.


    Now, it boiled down to which university could offer the most favorable conditions.


    In the county grapevine, he''d heard tales of senior students with exceptional aptitudes.


    Some universities would dangle various welfare incentives to entice these students to apply and study there.


    Since Professor Li hadn''t yet presented any specific offers, there was no need to rush into a decision.


    After all, it was always wise to explore different options.


    With these thoughts in mind, Kael replied, "Professor Li, I can''t make a hasty decision on this. I need to head home and discuss it with my parents."


    "Fair enough." Professor Li nodded understandingly.


    He then neatly organized the materials and sealed them in a file bag.


    "Well, your test is now complete. You can proceed to the hall and wait for your homeroom teacher to come and collect you."


    "Okay. Thank you for your time and effort, Professor Li." Kael stood up, bowed slightly in gratitude, and then turned to leave.


    ...


    "Kael! Over here!" After waiting in the hall for a few minutes, the homeroom teacher arrived at the testing - room hall.


    The moment he entered, he called out to Kael.


    "Teacher."


    "How are you? No injuries, I hope? Did the Spirit Awakening go smoothly?" The homeroom teacher patted Kael''s shoulder, his voice filled with eagerness.


    "I''m fine. The teachers here took great care of me, and yes, I succeeded in the Spirit Awakening. I have a second - level spellcaster aptitude!"


    Kael felt a warmth in his heart as he shared the news.


    "Fantastic! I knew you had it in you, kid!" The homeroom teacher couldn''t contain his excitement and patted Kael''s shoulder even more vigorously.


    Although he was an ordinary person, he was overjoyed that his student had achieved such a remarkable feat.


    Moreover, a student with such potential could bring him substantial benefits, with a promotion and salary raise on the horizon.


    Subsequently, the homeroom teacher led Kael towards the accommodation area.


    Along the way, Kael asked curiously, "Teacher, do you know what transpired in the testing room adjacent to mine?"


    The homeroom teacher cast a sidelong glance at him and then whispered, "Keep this to yourself. I''m only telling you because you were present."


    " The student next door was from No. 1 High School. During this Spirit Realm journey, he was parasitized by a wraith. It was detected during the test."


    " You know the rest of the story. The wraith was slain, but he had already succumbed while being parasitized."


    "I see. Rest assured, teacher. I won''t breathe a word of this," Kael assured him with a nod.


    Before long, the homeroom teacher guided Kael to the front of a dormitory building.


    This ten - story dormitory was now filled to capacity with students.


    The surrounding tall buildings were all dormitories, currently housing students who had returned from the Spirit Realm.