Chapter 106: Decision Made

That night, Sikong Xu slept soundly, but the teachers at Dawn Academy were far from at ease. The reason was none other than the dimensional rift caused by Sikong Xu’s summoning of Mikasa, which sent shivers down the spines of the faculty.

“Not long ago, a dimensional rift appeared right here in Jinling City. Fortunately, it was only a minor one. So, what do you all suggest we do?” At the round table in the Dawn Academy’s council hall, a man in formal attire with a serious expression spoke up.

This was Li Yang, not only the head of the first-year department but also one of the vice principals of Dawn Academy. He was presiding over the meeting concerning the dimensional rift.

“This kind of thing should be handled by the Supernatural Management Bureau, not our school, right?” A man beside Li Yang said with a somewhat fierce look, clearly hot-tempered. This was Meng Yijun, the dreaded head of the third-year department at Dawn Academy.

“True, but they don’t have the means to seal the dimensional rift over there. In the end, it will still require our intervention,” Li Yang replied.

There were more organizations with supernatural abilities in this world than just the Dimensional Academy. The Dimensional Academy was merely an outstanding training institution. There were soldiers in the national army and mercenary groups worldwide, most of whom possessed supernatural powers.

Ever since the war between Earth's dimension and otherworldly realms ended, supernatural powers had ceased to be mere fantasies for ordinary people.

The so-called Supernatural Management Bureau was a regulatory agency established by the state to oversee individuals with supernatural abilities.

“In that case, we might as well take charge directly. It’s better to handle it ourselves than risk complications later, especially since the situation over there is quite complicated,” said a mature and beautiful woman, Hua Yuerong, head of the second-year department.

The influence of a beautiful woman was evident; aside from Li Yang and Meng Yijun, most of the other male teachers quickly voiced their agreement.

“Quiet,” Li Yang’s two-word command immediately silenced the room. Was it because the teachers were well-disciplined, or was it his own aura that demanded respect?

“Teacher Hua, your suggestion is indeed feasible, but if we take over this matter, who should we assign to handle it?”

“I can go by myself!” Meng Yijun was the first to speak.

“No, that’s not what I meant,” Li Yang smiled. “What I mean is that it’s best to let the students take care of this.”

“Hand it over to those kids? Old Li, aren’t you afraid something will happen to them?” Meng Yijun exclaimed.

“Dawn Academy isn’t a nursery. The experiences they gain in the fantasy world are hardly sufficient. This is a good opportunity,” Li Yang glanced around the table and, seeing no obvious objections, continued.

“Besides, this dimensional rift is only minor. The rift itself can’t bear an overly powerful presence. Moreover, we can’t even tell whether those coming through the rift are friend or foe.”

Li Yang scanned the room again and said, “Let’s take a vote…”

After a while, the voting ended, and Li Yang received a satisfactory response. “For this dimensional rift investigation, the first-year students won’t participate due to lack of experience; the third-year students are mostly out on internships, so they won’t participate either. Only second-year students will be sent.”

Suddenly, Li Yang seemed to remember a peculiar student in the first year and amended his decision: “We’ll also select a few outstanding first-year students to join the second-year team so they can gain some experience.”

Hua Yuerong nodded at Li Yang’s words. “Then each second-year class will send five students, forming five teams.”

Thus, the plan to resolve the dimensional rift caused by Sikong Xu was finalized.

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Upon waking, Sikong Xu was full of energy. He was a carefree soul within the academy, living as if on vacation. Other teachers would occasionally craft personalized strength-enhancement study plans for their students, but Sikong Xu—true to Jiang Hong’s lazy nature—dreamed on if he thought he’d get one.

However, Sikong Xu had a place he could go: Xiao Yuqi’s dojo. The beautiful swordsmanship instructor was a daily visual treat, though she had a fiery temper.

He wondered whether, having learned the Crosswise Sword Technique this time, he could surpass her in swordsmanship.

In the training room…

“So, you obtained an exceptionally refined sword technique during your journey into the fantasy world?” Xiao Yuqi’s beautiful eyes sparkled with a trace of disdain.

Xiao Yuqi and Sikong Xu were close in age, and after spending some time together, their relationship had become quite familiar—part mentor, part friend.

“There are two sets! Don’t underestimate these sword techniques. I guarantee these two are among the absolute top-tier sword techniques in the martial arts realm!”

Sikong Xu spoke confidently. Among all martial arts genres depicted in films, games, and novels known to him, the Ghost Valley family’s two Crosswise Sword Techniques indeed ranked near the top.

He reckoned that even against legendary styles like the Lone Solitary Sword or Tai Chi Sword, they would hold their own, not to mention the renowned Evil-Slaying Sword Technique.

Of course, Sikong Xu’s claim was limited to the martial arts realm. Should he encounter cultivator styles or reality-shattering techniques, it’d be wise not to embarrass himself with these modest sword arts.

“Are they really as powerful as you say?” Xiao Yuqi, ever combative, watched Sikong Xu’s confident face and said, “Why don’t we spar?”

At her suggestion, Sikong Xu immediately wilted. Sparring with this violent woman? He wanted to live a few more years!

“No way, no way! I’m here today to familiarize myself with the sword techniques, not to seek punishment. Let me practice quietly alone.”

“Tch… boring,” Xiao Yuqi pouted.

Sikong Xu ignored her and began practicing. The Turtle Ghost Valley Crosswise Sword Technique truly deserved its reputation as the top sword technique in the series "Qin’s Moon." Even the variations in its moves left Sikong Xu feeling deeply mystified.

Moreover, he vaguely sensed that with his “Infinite Martial Refinement” ability, he could wield dual swords simultaneously—using his left and right hands to execute “Hundred Steps Flying Sword” and “Traversing Eight Directions” respectively!

This would instantly elevate his combat power significantly!

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Time flew by, and soon it was the weekend. On Saturday morning, Sikong Xu leisurely stepped out of the dormitory. He had no immediate plans to go home but first headed to the Exchange Hall.

This time, he didn’t intend to exchange for any abilities or equipment for himself but for Mikasa.

Items obtained from the Exchange Hall were not solely for one’s own use; they could be transferred to others. Sikong Xu thus planned to exchange weapons and abilities for Mikasa to ensure her safety.