The numbers representing Destructive Power climbed steadily, soon surpassing the peak of technical skill.
The old man's hands trembled slightly, and he had to clasp them together.
After Rod was confirmed as a "Strong" marked genius of the Hall, Jinworth Academy began discussing his training program.
The Old Sword Saint, Galen, who had definitively confirmed Rod's genius status with a single decisive strike, naturally became the first teacher to execute the plan.
He had not originally planned to teach Rod swordsmanship; after all, Rod was known for his odd and numerous abilities, not for close combat.
It was only after seeing Rod using a sword in the training field that he came to teach him master-level combat skills.
However, he did not expect that this young man would learn so quickly. The boy, who had not a hint of inspiration, had mastered the techniques of Soul Combat in an instant.