Imdiately following the Bloodline "Serpent of Death" was "Swift Bird Swordsmanship"——
"Swift Bird Swordsmanship Breaks Through Limits!"
"Swift Bird Swordsmanship Lv5→Lv6"
"Swift Bird Swordsmanship Lv6: Swordsmanship initially stems from imitation. An ancestor of the nobles in South County had seen a divine bird by the na of 'Swift Bird' during the Empire Era. Witnessing how the 'Swift Bird' flew unfettered through the shadows, he was shocked and exclaid in disbelief. Inspired by the 'Swift Bird,' he began to mimic its movents and created the nascent form of this swordsmanship."
As ti passed, this sword technique was continuously perfected, yet also continuously questioned.
No one doubted the assistance it provided to one's Bloodline.
But everyone questioned the 'Swift Bird' it's originally depicted.
No one recognized the existence of this divine bird.
Except for you!
With your diligence and hardship, you've honed it to an incredibly high degree. Your Bloodline is starting to bring out its unique effects. You are aware of the skills you possess, and after devouring the scales of Xitidar, you have finally caught a glimpse of its true essence!
"Effects: 1. Extre Speed; 2. Quick Strike; 3. Blood Enhancent; 4. Bird-Snake Sword Intent"
"Extre Speed: When you use Swift Bird Sword Posture, the speed of your sword thrusts will be 6 on top of your existing Physique."
"Quick Strike: When you use Swift Bird Sword Posture, the speed of the next sword thrust is increased by 2.5, which can stack up to 3 tis consecutively."
"Blood Enhancent: The power contained within your Bloodline is being gradually stimulated. It will slowly beco purer. It's a long process, but your pursuit of the 'Swordsmanship Truth' has sped it up. However, during this ti, your appetite will significantly increase, and your sleep quality will beco enviable. The trace of Golden Tree sap remaining on the integrated Xitidar scale within your Body enhances the 'Blood Enhancent' effect, purifying your Bloodline faster, but correspondingly, your appetite grows larger, and you need to maintain enough sleep. Under the influence of 'Blood Enhancent,' you can use ordinary Food to slowly perfect your Bloodline."
"Bird-Snake Sword Intent: 'Swift Bird' Sword Intent makes you faster, 'Dark Serpent' Sword Intent makes your attacks unpredictable. When you execute Sword Intent, corresponding reference objects will automatically appear behind you, bringing a 1 Intimidation Level. When you deploy both Sword Intents at the sa ti, your physical strength will be significantly consud, but it will grant a 3 Intimidation Level, leading to faster and more Bizarre attack thods. At the sa ti, you've also gained a trace of 'Divine Might.' When facing the 'Spiritual Manifestation' of other Entrants, you can crush theirs with this trace of 'Divine Might.' However, each invocation demands a trendous amount of physical strength and will leave your spirit feeling exhausted, requiring a longer ti to recover; once per week."
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"Physique, Spirituality 3.0 (0.3×5 Lv6 1.5)"
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(Note: You have reached this Skill's limit.)
Once again, a limit of "Swift Bird Swordsmanship."
But just like before, Arthur paid it no mind.
He knew that his "Swift Bird Swordsmanship" still hadn't reached its limits.
The current limit was just his own limit.
And as his power increased, so did his limits.
It was like the most fundantal Physique and Spirituality.
After "Swift Bird Swordsmanship" Lv6 added another 1.5 to Arthur, his current Physique had reached an astonishing 22.2, and Spirituality was at 19.1.
Even without any comparison.
Arthur felt like he was irrevocably walking down the path of a stats freak.
About that, Arthur said...
I can be even stronger!
After all, according to high-level scrolls like 'Touch of Death,' a Physique of 10 should be a watershed, while 18 should be a major threshold.
Combining this with the everyday reading of books on the Mystic Side.
A Physique of 10 signifies Entry.
And 18 points?
That is 'Ascend Step'!
Of course, there might be slight variations, but the difference is negligible.
What lies beyond 'Ascend Step'?
Arthur cannot yet speculate.
Although he is capable of reaching the 'Ascend Step' level under specific conditions, that is due to the Effect of a secret technique brought about by his Bloodline, not by his Physique, Spirituality.
But with a Physique of 22.2 and Spirituality of 19.1, Arthur could proudly say—
I, Arthur, am gifted with exceptional Talent!
And moreover...
I'm a peerless genius in the realm of swordsmanship!
Arthur looked at "Swift Bird Swordsmanship"'s "Extre Speed" and "Quick Strike," subconsciously picked up the dinner knife from the table, and thrust forward.
After a fleeting shadow flashed by, the sound of cutting through the air followed.
Whoosh!
In the sharp sound of cleaving air, the hairs on Pendragon's back all stood on end, and his moving steps trembled.
Arthur looked at his cat's cowardly deanor and couldn't help but shake his index finger.
Then, a series of stabs followed.
Each one faster than the last.
Each one more ruthless than the last.
At first, there were afterimages; by the third stab, Arthur's arm was completely hidden within the previous afterimage, and the dinner knife seed to have turned into a shooting star, passing with a cold gleam.
ow!
Pendragon let out a sharp cry.
The little cat soared to the top of the cabin, subconsciously touching its neck.
Arthur certainly wouldn't aim at his own kitten with that strike.
Although their days were filled with incessant jokes, this clearly went beyond the scope of jest, and Arthur could not possibly do it.
However, Pendragon felt as though its neck had been pierced through.
It was really scared to death!
ow ow ow!
Pendragon protested.
But Arthur paid no attention.
At that mont, Arthur gazed at the dinner knife in his hand and unconsciously thought of the old woman's treatnt of 'it'.
That mont was a matter of life and death!
Following that, 'it' unwittingly thought of the old woman's aura, filled with the traces of years gone by.
That mont seed eternal!
And all these were silently influencing Arthur!
He wanted to integrate these into his swordplay!
But it wasn't long before Arthur chose to give up.
Because, 'it' involuntarily conjured the image of the Golden Tree in his mind, and when that sense of 'destiny' arose in his heart, [Death Intuition] flashed again.
Snap!
Arthur suddenly slapped his forehead.
In the crisp sound, this young 'Spirit dium' set down the deford dinner knife from the rapid swordplay and leaped out of his chair, embracing Pendragon in one go.
"Pan, do you fancy a swim?"
Arthur asked this while hooking sothing with his hand.
[Hand of Void] brought his underwear flying over.
Just before, in his promotion and bloodline completion, Arthur had stripped completely.
Now?
He had underwear for shielding.
ow ow ow!
Pendragon protested.
This ti, the protest was effective.
Not because Arthur's heart had softened, but because his focus, Yula, had once again shown unusual activity—
Yula made Lucius 'spill the beans' again.
The lady listened intently.
Then, she couldn't help but nod.
The lady agreed with Arthur's words and then reached for the ssenger Stone, preparing to contact the high echelons of the Pain Church, but just at that mont...
An unexpected change occurred!
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