However, although they might enjoy a privileged family background, Kael had his own attribute panel and potential points.


    With this realization, Kael''s spirits lifted.


    He resolved not to lag behind them. "You seem so well - informed. Did you gain a substantial edge during the spiritual awakening process?" Kael quipped.


    "I''m no match for those truly gifted ones. I simply used an Awakening Orb bought by my family and underwent the spiritual awakening a bit earlier. "


    "So, I''ve had a few extra months of cultivation time compared to others. I couldn''t afford those potions that enhance the awakening probability and talent," Su Hao replied, shaking his head.


    "What''s the difference between the Awakening Orb purchased privately and the one provided by the school?" Kael inquired.


    "Actually, there''s no difference. They''re all produced at Spirit Realm bases. Do you know how Awakening Orbs are made?" Su Hao asked.


    "Yes, I do," Kael nodded.


    "Then I won''t go into details. All Awakening Orbs are the same. My family spent 10,000 yuan on one for me, and I used it after the Spring Festival. "


    "Even without using any special potions, my aptitude is still quite decent!" Su Hao declared with confidence.


    Subsequently, Kael and Su Hao engaged in idle chatter for a while. Finally, the school shuttle bus arrived.


    ...


    "This is your dormitory. Make sure to keep your student ID card safe. You''ll need it everywhere on campus, especially in classrooms, laboratories, and the library. Without it, you won''t be able to enter," a senior female student informed Kael as she led him to the dormitory door and handed him his student ID.


    "Thank you, senior. You''ve been very helpful," Kael expressed his gratitude. The senior nodded and left to attend to other tasks.


    Kael then began to survey the place where he would reside for the next six years.


    The dormitory was not very large, measuring around 20 square meters. It was a simple single - room setup, with a toilet on the balcony side.


    Inside, there was only an empty bed, a wooden desk, and a wardrobe.


    Kael placed his luggage down, quickly tidied up the dormitory, made his bed, and then lay down.


    The day - long journey had left him feeling rather fatigued.


    Although the dormitory room was small, the fact that he would be the only occupant made the space adequate. Kael didn''t find it uncomfortable.


    After all, his previous room at home was even smaller.


    ...


    The semester began, and a message from the teaching assistant popped up on his phone.


    Following the instructions in the message, Kael made his way to a large auditorium on campus.


    The auditorium, with its lofty dome, boasted a vast interior space capable of comfortably accommodating several thousand people.


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    The freshman welcome ceremony was not overly elaborate.


    On the stage, a school leader commenced a speech, which lasted for a considerable length of time.


    After approximately half an hour of speaking, the leader concluded with a word of thanks and then stepped down from the stage.


    Finally, several outstanding senior students took the stage to extend a warm welcome to the freshmen, and with that, the freshman welcome ceremony came to an end.


    Guided by the teaching assistant''s message, Kael arrived at a classroom.


    He was among the early arrivals, and there were only a few people inside.


    After waiting for about ten minutes, the students gradually trickled in.


    There were a total of twenty - three students in this class, all of them apprentice mages.


    Tiannan University had stringent admission requirements.


    It demanded an aptitude of at least third - grade or above. Only students with exceptional bloodlines were granted special admission.


    In this enrollment, Tiannan University recruited just over 150 apprentice mages.


    Kael''s second - grade aptitude was not particularly uncommon in the school.


    There were even students with first - grade aptitude.


    Kael scanned the classroom, looking at his classmates.


    All of them possessed the aptitude to become spellcasters, and in a sense, they were all exceptional individuals.


    After a short wait, a young man entered the classroom carrying a stack of materials.


    He first took a quick count of the students present and then introduced himself, "I''m your teacher and counselor, Xia Yang, and I''m also a senior here.


    In the coming days, I''ll be responsible for overseeing your studies and daily life."


    Then, Xia Yang opened the materials in his hand.


    Glancing at them, he looked up and asked, "Which one of you is Dantai Yishuang?"


    A young girl stood up.


    She was dressed in a plain white short - sleeved top and form - fitting black trousers.


    Her thick, raven - black hair tumbled down her back. "Teacher Xia, I''m Dantai Yishuang," she said in a cool yet melodious voice.


    Viewing her from the side, Kael could see her fair, delicate complexion.


    As his gaze traveled downward, her shapely figure briefly came into view.


    She''s stunning!


    "Miss Dantai has already reached the Black Iron rank. Therefore, you will be the monitor of this class," Xia Yang announced with a smile.


    The girl furrowed her brow slightly but didn''t decline. "Yes, teacher."


    "Does anyone have any objections?" Xia Yang then turned to the rest of the class.


    Naturally, the other students had no objections.


    Instead, they were quite astonished that someone had already broken through to the Black Iron rank.


    This breakthrough represented a significant leap in rank.


    Although apprentice - level mages had some combat capabilities, relatively speaking, they were still rather limited.


    On Blue Star, they were in a vulnerable stage.


    Even a handgun could pose a threat to these future mages.


    However, upon reaching the Black Iron rank, things changed.


    With a diverse range of spells at their disposal, they could stand up to most technological weapons.


    Unless targeted by heavy artillery, their mage shields were impervious.


    Kael thought to himself that this Dantai Yishuang was likely the type of privileged and talented individual that Su Hao had previously mentioned.


    Her family must be wealthy.


    I really wish I could get on her good side! Kael couldn''t help but think as he eyed the girl''s slender, straight legs.


    "Here''s your class schedule. You can choose your main and elective courses for the future. Take a look," said Teacher Xia Yang. He used a spell to send a sheet of paper to each student''s desk.


    Kael took a closer look and was overwhelmed by the number of courses listed.


    Among the compulsory courses:


    "Rune Studies"


    "Fundamentals of Magic Theory"


    "Meditation and Spell - casting Techniques"


    "Spell Analysis"


    "Magic Scroll Creation"


    "Equipment Enchantment"


    "Magic Potion - making"


    "Materials Science"


    "Spirit Realm Biology"…


    There were over thirty courses in total.


    Teacher Xia Yang continued, "You don''t need to study all these over - thirty courses. You must select at least two as your main courses. "


    "The rest can be taken as electives. There''s no limit to the number of electives; it depends on your learning ability and requirements."


    "All these courses will be examined at the end of the academic year. Passing the exams will earn you credits. Failing will result in a credit deduction."


    " So, choose your courses wisely according to your capabilities."


    Looking at the courses, Kael deliberated for a moment and selected "Fundamentals of Magic Theory" and "Fundamental Rune Studies" as his main courses.


    For electives, he chose "Magic Scroll Creation", "Materials Science", and "Spirit Realm Biology".


    In Kael''s view, these courses would significantly contribute to enhancing his strength.