Can a Sword Cultivator Become a Mage? [Western Fantasy]

[Dark, clingy demon king top x free-spirited, blockheaded sword cultivator bottom]

Ye Dongling, the greatest sword cultivator of the Path of Unfeeling in the cultivation world, failed to ascend.

After being struck dead by heavenly lightning, he found himself in a Western fantasy novel about swords and magic, and the System assigned him to a magic academy.

In the section for registering magical equipment, he coolly wrote one word: "Sword."

His classmates were baffled. "We don't accept knights. Are you sure you applied to the right school?"

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During a fight, the opposing lightning mage unleashed a barrage of practiced lightning spells on him. He didn't even dodge. Everyone thought he was scared senseless and beyond saving.

He merely dusted off his clothes, looking confused.

You mean to say you want to use lightning to strike dead a cultivator who gets struck by lightning every day?

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In most battles between mages, they stand still and chant, then trade spells.

But Ye Dongling is a sword cultivator, and sword cultivators never stand still.

When everyone else was preparing spells for a group fight, a figure riding a sword shot off in a trail of sparks and lightning.

Everyone stared, confused. "What was that? Surely that wasn't a mage?"

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Before the match against the Knight Academy, the knights sneered at him. "How can you trample such a precious sword underfoot?"

He glanced at the sword he had wielded for centuries. "Why not ask if it agrees?"

After the match, the knights conceded. "Please, come teach swordsmanship at the Knight Academy!"

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They say the greatest sword cultivator is refined and aloof, untarnished by worldly concerns, and the object of admiration for countless cultivators.

But when he was young, his master tricked him into following the Path of Unfeeling. For a hundred years, countless cultivators showed him their affection.

His only reply was, "Fellow cultivator, I follow the Path of Unfeeling."

After arriving in another world, he got a fresh start. There was no old geezer to trick him, no ridiculous sect rules. Watching the boy who had always been by his side turn into a demon king feared by all, he suddenly found himself entertaining improper thoughts.

To hell with the Path of Unfeeling! He's done with it!

Reader's guide:

1. One-on-one, both leads are virgins, progression fantasy. The bottom is a max-level expert returning to the beginner village, and the top is a classic overpowered hero. Both are strong. The story follows the growth of their academy companions, and the demon king plot comes later.

2. A light, feel-good story with plenty of original additions that may not always be logical. The magic system is elemental magic.

3. The System is in name only. It doesn't do much or appear often later.

4. I'm a new writer and there are many flaws. Any problems are due to my lack of writing skill. You don't need to tell me if you drop the story.

Theme: Live well