ONLINE: Blades of Eternity-Chapter 151: KAELEN’S SYSTEM EVOLUTION

As Kaelen and Lila could be seen still sitting together at the cliff above the Veilwood Forest, the tranquility of the moment settled over them. The sun cast a golden hue over the landscape, the forest stretching out like a sea of emerald beneath them. Kaelen leaned back, enjoying the calm, but beneath that stillness, his mind was restless.

While Lila admired the scenery, Kaelen focused inwardly, calling up his status. The system flashed before his eyes, displaying his significantly transformed profile—a reflection of his recent battles, growth, and the powerful enlightenment he’d been struggling to fully grasp. He felt a subtle surge of pride as he scanned over his stats, the drastic changes and evolution a clear indicator of how far he’d come.

Kaelen’s Stats and Overview

Name: Kaelen

Level: 40

Title: Swordsman of Eternity

Class: Blademaster

Current Weapon: Blade of Eternity

Armor: Armor of the Eternal Guardian (Fully Unlocked)

Affiliation: Internal student of the Pacesetters Academy

Stats:

HP:100,000/100,00

Mana: 70,000/70,000

Strength: 120

Agility:110

Intelligence:80

Dexterity:95

Charm:90

Luck:75

Free points available: 20

Abilities:

Eternal Blade Arts (Basic)

Sword Dimension Understanding (Intermediate)

Divine Sword Move (Unlocked but unstable)

Aura of Eternity (Increased resonance with Blade of Eternity [Level1])

Combat Instinct (Enhanced through battle [Infant stage])

Mana Manipulation (Intermediate stage])

Techniques:

Sword Rain: Level 10

Sword Arc: Level 15

Sword Furry: Level 10

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Thousand-fold Slash: Level 5

Sword Constellation: Level 3

Current Status:

Recovery ongoing, but combat readiness restored.

Mental clarity in the process of refinement due to enlightenment.

Kaelen’s eyes lingered on the Sword Dimension Understanding—it was still marked as "intermediate." He clenched his fist unconsciously. Despite the profound insight from the Mysterious Swordsman, he hadn’t yet fully unlocked the next level of mastery. His understanding had deepened, but there was still something just out of reach, like the final piece of a puzzle that refused to fit.

Lila noticed the shift in his expression. "What is it? Still worried about the fight?" she asked, her voice soft.

Kaelen shook his head, snapping back to the present. "No, not exactly. Just... reflecting on everything that’s changed recently."

Lila studied him, her eyes sharp yet warm. "You’ve changed a lot, Kaelen. I’ve seen it myself. You’re not the same person you were when we just got into the academy. You’re stronger now—in more ways than one."

Kaelen met her gaze and smiled, but there was a hint of weariness in it. "Yeah, but it feels like I’m still missing something. Like there’s a barrier between me and the next step."

"You’ll break through it," Lila said confidently. "You always do."

He nodded, appreciating her faith in him. Despite the doubts swirling in his mind, Lila’s presence grounded him. With her by his side, the path ahead didn’t seem so daunting.

For now, Kaelen put the system away, letting the cliff’s calm winds wash over him. The next challenge could wait a little longer. He had earned this moment of peace with Lila, and he intended to savor it.

And so, Kaelen and Lila were enjoying the serene beauty of the cliff, the peaceful atmosphere washing away the tension from the battles they’d endured. Lila leaned her head gently on Kaelen’s shoulder, and for a moment, everything felt calm. But that calm was abruptly shattered when a figure emerged from the forest path behind them.

"Eldric?" Kaelen said, surprised. The lightning swordsman stood there with his usual confident smirk, but there was an intensity in his gaze that hinted at something serious.

"Sorry to interrupt your little moment of peace," Eldric said, crossing his arms. "But I didn’t come here just to chat. There’s someone down at the training grounds who’s asking for you."

Kaelen furrowed his brow. "Asking for me?"

"Yeah. They want a duel." Eldric’s smirk widened, but there was a spark of interest in his eyes. "They’re gunning for the 6th position in the power rankings, and they want to fight you for it."

Kaelen blinked, suddenly reminded of the Academy’s power rankings, something he hadn’t thought about in quite some time. With everything that had happened—the Dragonyx, the battles, his own growth—he’d completely overlooked the ranking system. It was something many students fought for fiercely, as it determined who were considered the strongest in the academy. He realized he hadn’t even checked who was on the list.

Lila, sensing Kaelen’s surprise, straightened up and looked at Eldric. "Who is it? Who’s the challenger?"

Eldric shrugged. "Some new upstart. They’ve been rising fast through the ranks lately. Cocky, too. They think taking you down will cement their position."

Kaelen let out a sigh. "I honestly forgot about the rankings."

Lila raised an eyebrow at him. "You forgot about them? Kaelen, those rankings mean a lot to the students here. It’s how they measure themselves."

He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "Well, I’ve had other things on my mind."

Lila shook her head with a small smile, then her expression turned fiery. "Still, whoever this is, they clearly don’t know who they’re challenging. I say you accept. Show them what you’re really capable of." Her eyes lit up, clearly fired up by the challenger’s presumptuous behavior.

Kaelen looked at her, slightly amused. "You seem more worked up about this than I am."

"Well, someone has to be," she said, folding her arms. "This is your chance to remind the academy of who you really are—after everything that’s happened. Besides, I don’t like the idea of someone thinking they can just call you out like that."

Kaelen took a deep breath, then turned to Eldric. "Fine. Lead the way."

Eldric grinned. "This should be interesting."

As they all made their way back down from the cliff, Kaelen felt a mixture of curiosity and anticipation. He hadn’t been challenged like this in a while, not since the battles with the Dragonyx and his relentless pursuit of power. Whoever this challenger was, Kaelen knew one thing for certain: they weren’t going to find him as easy prey.