Chapter 176: A Harmonious Daily Training
Chapter 176: A Harmonious Daily Training
Crimson flames cut through the night's darkness.
Not far from the campsite, Lindsey and Red's silhouettes flickered, their weapons leaving distinct trails in the air.
Each clash of their blades erupted into intense flames.
This was due to the unique properties of the weapons in their hands.
A month ago, the underground volcano in the swamp erupted, which was actually good news for Lindsey.
Even in the secluded outskirts, he had accumulated a large number of meteorite ingots.
But the synthesis list for meteorite ingots mostly required obsidian—a material that appeared during volcanic eruptions.
The obsidian Lindsey obtained wasn't much.
But it was enough to forge armor and his weapons, and he even updated Red's equipment.
【Weapon: Blazing Inferno Dagger/Spear】
【A high-quality weapon made from meteorites, containing powerful flame energy, constantly causing intense burning effects; when Source Essence is infused in battle, the weapon will burst with light and gain the [Smelting] characteristic. (Smelting: The ability to melt and destroy enemy weapons with high temperatures.)】
【A high-quality weapon made from meteorites, it's not cheap.】
The speed of their clash under the night sky was getting faster and faster.
As the spear clashed with the dagger once again, the two retreated a step back.
"Hey, are you a third-stage Awakened now?"
Lindsey asked.
Because he trained with Red every day.
He clearly remembered the times when her strength suddenly increased.
【Essence Contact】 - 【First boost 30 days ago】 - 【And today】
If this recovery corresponds to the normal Awakened advancement rules.
Then it means the girl before him is already a third-stage Awakened.
Even if this promotion interval is getting longer.
But this is just a month!
"I had a feeling when I left the basin today." Red also responded. "Lindsey, this move is new, be careful!"
As her voice fell, the girl's silhouette charged again.
Lindsey was focused.
With his skills, dealing with a third-stage Awakened would surely be effortless.
But this wasn't a life-or-death fight, and many finishing moves couldn't be used on her, so it was best to be cautious.
Swish!
In an instant, Red's silhouette flickered as she charged, leaving several afterimages in the air.
Illusion? Afterimage?
Or...
During the high-speed clash, a move was completed in the blink of an eye.
Some predictions flashed through Lindsey's mind, and he blocked with his weapon.
But at this moment, he realized these afterimages weren't illusions but all posed a threat!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Almost three consecutive weapon clashes sounded.
Then the afterimages dissipated, and Red's silhouette stabilized on the leftmost shadow.
"Hey, you're too fast!"
The girl sheathed her weapon, accepting the outcome.
Since the new finishing move she obtained today couldn't affect Lindsey, she was willing to accept this result.
Lindsey smirked:
"If I were slower, you would have stabbed me right through."
Red patted Lindsey's back with a smile:
"Don't worry, if I ever surpass you, I'll definitely hold back when I fight."
"Then I'll thank you in advance!" Lindsey and Red returned to the campsite, and along the way, they couldn't help but be curious about her skill, "What principle was your skill just now? I'm sure all the afterimages were real."
Red nonchalantly spread her palms:
"I don't understand, but I'll naturally figure it out."
"..."
"If other Awakened knew about your situation, they would be jealous to the point of madness."
Hong didn't seem to care about it and even burst into laughter.
"Will their jealousy make them catch up to me?"
"Jealousy will only make them bear ill-will towards you!" Lindsey couldn't help but tease, "You, a guy who's lost your memory, are still so arrogant. Who knows what you were like before?"
Upon hearing this, Hong, on the other hand, became serious and started analyzing.
"Perhaps there's a reason why I became an Essence Lost One?"
Lindsey didn't bother to continue the conversation and began preparing for rest.
However, as he lay down on the synthesized sleeping mat, he couldn't help but analyze Hong's abilities.
Due to her memory loss and the nature of being an Essence Lost One, neither Lindsey nor Hong understood the skills the girl once possessed.
But by analyzing the specific changes during her three power-ups:
The first time, she gained a keen insight into the human body's vital points, and her physique strengthened, enhancing her combat power;
The second time, her perception abilities were greatly enhanced, allowing her to adapt to blind fighting with ease even with her eyes closed, and her grasp of various details during combat also improved;
The third time, which was this time, she could create short-lived physical afterimages, and her combat abilities improved almost instantly.
"All of them are combat abilities..."
Lindsey couldn't help but compare Hong's skills with those of the War School.
Both focused on combat, but An Rui's combat essence was more akin to the refinement and transcendence of martial techniques.
In contrast, Hong...
Her first-stage ability was purely for killing.
The subsequent development of her skills further enhanced her combat capabilities.
"Is this guy some kind of mysterious antagonist?"
As Lindsey struggled with whether he had saved a dragon or a princess, Hong, sleeping beside him, immediately sensed his restlessness.
"Lindsey, what are you doing?"
Lindsey quickly changed the subject:
"I'm wondering why you're not sleeping yet?"
Hong chuckled softly and then shared her sleep preference:
"It's too hot here, and I feel uncomfortable."
"Lindsey, tomorrow let's find a cliff top to sleep on. I prefer cooler places."
Speaking of temperature, Lindsey remembered something.
After obtaining the Flame and Ice Magic Runes, he gained an even better adaptation to cold and hot climates.
The initially acquired Ice Badger Claw Pendant could now be fully replaced by the magic runes.
Smack! Lindsey threw the Ice Badger Claw Pendant, hitting Hong directly on the head.
"If you want a cooler place, just say so!" the girl complained, "Why throw a stone at me?"
Lindsey explained, "That's a piece of equipment. Wearing it enhances a person's resistance to low temperatures."
"Oh?"
Hong curiously picked up the Ice Badger Claw Pendant and asked, "Such a good thing, why don't you use it yourself?"
Lindsey waved his palm with the magic runes:
"Because I have something better. This one is no longer needed."
The girl's voice immediately turned dangerous:
"Great! You're giving me your trash because you can't use it?"
Lindsey replied without hesitation:
"If you don't want it, give it back to me."
"..."
The girl fell silent for a moment, then smashed the Ice Badger Claw Pendant onto Lindsey's head:
"Here, take it back. I want the better one!"
Lindsey raised his voice:
"Be grateful you can use it at all. Don't push your luck."
Under the night sky, the campfire flickered.
The planned rest was abruptly interrupted.
The two began a new round of martial technique training in their temporary campsite.
(End of Chapter)
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