Chapter 182: Ding! Detected

Chapter 182: Ding! Detected



【Congratulations! You have experienced an epiphany, unlocking the additional effect for close combat battle techniques: Precision Level 1 (Passive)】

【Precision Level 1 (Passive) Effect: You have gained a deeper understanding of your battle techniques and the weapon in your hand, allowing you to precisely control the power and positioning of each move. This slightly reduces the chances of your opponent dodging or parrying your attacks.】

(Note: Precision is an additional effect for close combat battle techniques. Once the conditions are met, it will automatically unlock.) Rain first looked over the Knight (Extraordinary) profession panel, but then he felt something was slightly odd because he didn't find any new skill icons.

However, when he carefully read through the description of Precision Level 1 again, he suddenly realized the truth!

Since 'Precision' is not a specific skill but a special effect added to battle techniques, it won't generate a new skill icon on the profession panel.

When Rain focused his attention on the icon representing Bear Claw Sword Technique - a bear holding a greatsword - he indeed noticed an additional line of small text below: Bear Claw Sword Technique Level 7 (3023/5000), with the additional effect 'Precision Level 2'.

【Precision Level 2 (Passive) Effect: You have gained an even clearer understanding of your battle techniques and the weapon in your hand, allowing you to precisely control the power and positioning of each move. This moderately reduces the chances of your opponent dodging or parrying your attacks.】

Therefore, he decided not to rush into using 'Power Surge' but instead planned to try raising Inner Breath Technique to Level 5.

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Rain thought for a moment, carrying three Coastal Fury with him as he walked slowly.

If the requirement was to kill ten Coastal Fury within an hour, then on average, he would need to kill one every six minutes.

It seemed that completing this fourth training task within seven days would be the limit in terms of time.

Otherwise, Rain would face the siege of multiple Coastal Fury.

Rain's core skill, 'Power Surge,' was more like a battle power amplifier.

"But to catch up with Frode, it will probably take him at least half a month. After all, Frode is currently at twenty-two per hour." A young man pointed at the buzz-cut man also killing Coastal Fury in the sea and said.

For example,

Because as long as he activated the core skill 'Power Surge,' he would be fully capable of completing this training task by increasing his attack power limit.

Once the foundation is solidified, further amplification will enhance the overall combat power! This is a simple concept, so Rain has been trying to complete the training tasks through normal training methods.

He wasn't here to show off.

Rain nodded.

"Thirty?" Rain raised his eyebrows.

".

Indeed, Rain's progress in the fourth training task was terrifyingly fast! On the second day, he directly increased his killing speed to twelve per hour! On the third day, he reached fifteen!

On the sixth day, Rain's best performance was killing twenty-six in one go! Others might think that Rain was about to break through to thirty soon.

The effect of Precision Level 1 and Precision Level 2 is similar in description, with the main difference being 'slightly' changing to 'moderately.'

The surrounding young people looked at their peer, who might set a new record, with various expressions.

Back then, in Rain's mind, Klaya was an existence of profound strength.

"Based on his progress, catching up with Frode is just a matter of time."

Several ripples immediately appeared on the distant sea surface, and with Rain's eyesight, he could see that this time, there were six Coastal Fury swimming rapidly towards them.

This meant that the opponent could complete training task three.

"Now, Rain has surpassed most of us and is on par with Frode's progress." The young man named Doug said in a low voice.

But it seemed.still a little short!

【Your Bear Claw Sword Technique skill has improved, gaining 16 experience】

After killing three Coastal Fury in a row, the other Fury dispersed after the Tube Worms were devoured.

"Hmm, if my memory serves me right, Miss Klaya killed twenty-seven in an hour, just one short of completing this training task." Basque reminisced with a hint of nostalgia.

At this moment, Rain could clearly sense that Level 5 Inner Breath Technique was having a peculiar effect on his Bear Claw Sword Technique.

Rain estimated the time.

'Precision' improves accuracy but does not increase the upper limit of his own lethality.

Recalling the battle scene, Rain swung his greatsword and slashed at the Coastal Fury, with the point of impact only deviating by three to five units.

Although the methods were different, 'Underwater Seaweed Cutting' was much more challenging than 'Small Ball,' but the purpose was essentially the same.

Additionally, Rain found it interesting that the other Coastal Fury would disperse after finishing the Tube Worms.

And in the sea, Rain carefully contemplated.

After all, he would stay for a few days to observe the subsequent training content.

This likely meant that he would face multiple opponents, and the difficulty would increase sharply.

"Oh? Is Klaya also stuck on this fourth task?" Hearing this, Rain couldn't help but frown slightly.

'Precision' is not an independent skill but a special effect derived from the close combat battle techniques Rain currently possesses, triggered when certain conditions are met.

It was in the high-resistance seawater, and the other party was moving at high speed.

"When you feel the energy within you, try to guide it into your sword!"

Beside him, Basque, who was watching Ryan suddenly start practicing swordsmanship, was first puzzled, but then his eyes widened, and his face was filled with an inexplicably horrified expression.

On the fifth day, Master Gunther looked at Ryan and smiled with satisfaction, saying, "Very good! Next, Ryan, you can proceed with the fourth training task. Kill thirty Coastal Fury within an hour."

He realized that his original self, although quite powerful, was built upon an exceptionally strong physical fitness. However, he had never deeply reflected on the weapons he wielded or the battle techniques he practiced.

Nevertheless, he quickly followed Ryan's request, picked up a wriggling tube worm resembling a small snake, and threw it into the sea about 15 meters away.

".Unlock Precision Level 3, requiring the following conditions: One, Bear Claw Sword Technique Level 9 or above." Ryan muttered to himself.

The reason was simple: insufficient damage!

"Anyway, I've been here for a year and a half, and I've never seen anyone pass the fourth training task, including Miss Klaya, who got stuck on this fourth training task."

"Oh, and it also quickly restores physical energy, with effects similar to Ferocious Beast Meat."

When Basque saw Ryan appear, he enthusiastically waved and said, "Ryan, try my cooking! This grilled Coastal Fury meat is juicy and delicious!"

"Oh, Ryan, I just saw you killing Coastal Fury at a speed that could already complete the third training task, right? If that's the case, then you'll have to proceed to the fourth task, just like Frode."

It was like smelting iron ingots; at this moment, the ingots were already red-hot, but the temperature was still insufficient.

But soon, he caught a whiff of food aroma and looked closely.

These tasks not only developed human potential but also deepened the battle techniques they had mastered. These two aspects were the foundation of a person's combat power.

On the fifth day, when Ryan successfully completed the third training task, even the people around him, who had anticipated Ryan's potential, were still shocked.

Tomorrow was the last day Ryan had set for himself.

"Ryan, do you also find it difficult?" Basque smiled wryly.

But for thirty, that meant an average of two minutes per fish, which implied that the previous strategy of killing them one by one was no longer feasible.

"Oh, okay, great!" Basque was first stunned, then reacted.

Unexpectedly, he had gradually caught up and even surpassed his opponent.

It was just a matter of using more tube worms.

After some thought, Ryan couldn't wait to dive into the sea again to test the power of this precision.

In this regard, the difference between a formal knight and a senior knight was not significant.

Moreover, Ryan himself was becoming more and more aware that after Inner Breath reached Level 3, it had a noticeable boost to Bear Claw Breath.

Ryan swung his greatsword with precise slashes, chops, and cuts!

Of course, if both had similar skill levels, the senior knight's combat power would naturally be stronger than that of a formal knight, and there would be no reversal of the situation.

The time to kill a Coastal Fury also improved from five minutes to around two minutes.

Twenty-six in an hour, and he had already used all his strength except for the core skill 'Power Surge'! Obviously, twenty-six was still a little short of thirty.

Coastal Fury moved in a variable acceleration curve, not like the regular, pendulum-like motion of seagrass or a small ball.

On the morning of the seventh day.

However, the previous batch of Coastal Fury attracted by the tube worms had already dispersed.

Ryan estimated that Klaya had participated in Master Gunther's training about one or two years ago, when she should have been at the level of a formal knight.

"How the hell is this possible? He completed the third training task in just five days!" exclaimed the young man named Arturo.

Soon, he gutted the three Coastal Fury he had killed, and said to Basque, "One isn't enough for two meals. Let's grill these three."

During these days, while Ryan was killing Coastal Fury, the seven or eight young people at the same stage watched in awe as Ryan's progress increased by almost one fish per day.

He had already spent twenty-one days and was stuck at seven fish per hour, unable to make any further progress.

As the distance between the Coastal Fury and Ryan rapidly closed! This time, Ryan started by striking the middle segment of a Coastal Fury with his sword. The injured Coastal Fury immediately began to counterattack.

This indeed matched the description in the instructions: 'It will automatically unlock after meeting the conditions!'

It was like comparing the swimming speed of a muscular bodybuilder and a child. In this process, the focus was clearly on swimming technique, and physical fitness played a smaller role.

If he still couldn't complete the task, he planned to activate 'Power Surge' to increase his damage and finish the task of killing thirty Coastal Fury.

Thinking of this, Ryan looked at the system notification:

It was like a boxer with a maximum punch force of five hundred pounds. Precision meant that he could deliver that maximum force to the enemy's weak points, but the maximum force itself wouldn't increase to eight hundred pounds.

The young man named Rain, having unlocked the Precision Level 2 effect of the Bear Claw Sword Technique, was now capable of accurately striking the Coastal Fury fish as they rushed towards him. This was a significant improvement in precision compared to his previous attempts, where he struggled to hit the fast-moving fish. Rain's mind and body were now in sync, allowing him to strike with pinpoint accuracy.

Rain's training focused on enhancing his Inner Breath Technique, and he spent most of his time practicing it, except for the early mornings when he harvested the Resilient Seagrass for juice. The Precision effect of his Bear Claw Sword Technique was now at Level 2, further improving his accuracy.

Doug, observing Rain's progress, noted that it was unnecessary to take so long to defeat a single Coastal Fury. He suggested that Rain's progress was astonishing, and within three days, Rain managed to defeat seven Coastal Fury in an hour. By the fifth day, Rain's Inner Breath Technique reached Level 4.

Bask, impressed by Rain's precision, gave him a thumbs-up. Rain, however, knew that his progress was due to his 'cheat' skill, which others lacked. He had spent six days traveling to the training grounds and another eight days training, with six days left for the return journey, leaving him with ten more days to train.

Bask was surprised to learn that Rain had achieved enlightenment in just a few days, making him the only person to do so in the year and a half that Bask had been with Master Gunther. Rain, recalling the master's words about the Inner Breath Technique's benefits, decided to test his newfound enlightenment.

The training focused on underwater combat, emphasizing technique over physical strength. Rain requested that Bask throw another Rigid Seaweed into the water to test his improved skills. Rain's progress was evident, and he successfully completed the third training task by defeating ten Coastal Fury fish in an hour without using his Limit Break or Power Surge skills.

Rain believed that the key to completing the subsequent training tasks lay in mastering the Inner Breath Technique. He had reached Level 5 in Thunderclap Hammer Technique, gaining the Precision Level 1 effect. Rain was confident in his ability to complete the task of defeating thirty Coastal Fury fish.

With a simple nod, Rain acknowledged Doug's words. He understood that the key to unlocking the Precision Level 2 effect of Thunderclap Hammer Technique was having the technique at Level 6 or higher, along with 20 Strength, 16 Agility, and 18 Constitution. Rain dedicated the following days to intense training, focusing on improving his Inner Breath Technique.

Rain's training in the Underwater Bear Claw Sword Technique and Inner Breath Technique led to significant breakthroughs. He successfully completed the third training task, defeating ten Coastal Fury fish in an hour. Rain's calm demeanor, despite his remarkable progress, was noted by others.

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Of course, he wouldn't think that only he could have a sudden realization. The empire is vast, with a large population, and there are countless geniuses, each more talented than the last, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Let's assume that on land, a senior knight's combat power is 50% higher than that of a formal knight. But in the sea, the senior knight's combat power might only be 20% higher than that of a formal knight.

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The coastal fury fish's powerful tail fin swayed violently, and its entire body rushed towards Rain like a torpedo.

But only Rain knew that he had reached his limit!

However, there was a downside to this. There were five or six coastal fury fish attracted by the tube worm, but Rain could only kill three of them, which was a bit of a waste.

"This is a secret medicine made from reef shark gel. It's used the same way as 'Resilient Seaweed Juice' and can further enhance your Inner Breath Technique."

On the fourth day, he caught nineteen! On the fifth day, he directly caught twenty-four! He had surpassed Frode's twenty-three! What kind of monster was this?

This characteristic seemed more like that of a solitary animal, like a leopard, rather than a pack hunter like a hyena.

Rain, who was still hesitating between eating and not eating, raised his eyebrows upon hearing the latter sentence. Rapid recovery of physical energy? He naturally wanted to give it a try.

Unlike some young people, who might suddenly become jealous when they see their companions suddenly have a realization, and then try to find a way to secretly or accidentally interrupt their progress and hinder their improvement.

But his time was limited, so this was a last resort.

The rate of improvement was actually getting faster! The surrounding young people were amazed at how fast he was progressing!

This feeling was quite unique.

Within half a minute, Rain had inflicted four or five more wounds on the coastal fury fish.

However, if he wanted to become more precise, Rain shifted his gaze to the Bear Claw Sword Technique icon on the Knight's Skill Panel.

Without hesitation, Rain gripped the two-handed greatsword and slowly walked into the sea towards the tube worm.

As if remembering something, Rain immediately focused his attention on the icon with a pair of large hands holding a hammer - the Thunderclap Hammer Technique.

After the previous training tasks, Rain had realized that Master Gunther's training was interconnected.

In his memory, Klaya was still the same as when she had given him his knight's initiation.

No wonder! In his previous life, he had heard of people who, in order to practice precision in fencing, would hang a small ball on a rope and repeatedly practice, striving to pierce the swinging ball.

"Oh? Do you know what the content of the fourth training task is, Basque?" Rain asked casually.

"The deadline is also one month."

"Boom! Boom!"

How did others complete it? Rain never forgot that he came to Master Gunther for advanced training to improve his strength, not to show off his strength.

The master wouldn't say anything useless.

"The fastest one among the three who came before you took at least a month of training to have a realization."

He, of course, understood the difference between ten and thirty. It wasn't just a simple quantitative addition but a qualitative difference!

After Rain stopped, Basque finally dared to interrupt, asking hesitantly, "Rain, did you just enter a state of realization?"

But now, it was as if he was driving a finely crafted sports car, turning wherever he wanted with centimeter-level control.

This seemed to share a similar essence with the first training task of cutting seaweed.

Basque, standing below the cliff, had lit a bonfire and was roasting the meat under the hard scales of the coastal fury fish on a thin sword, and the aroma was coming from it.

(Note: The Bear Claw Sword Technique unlocks Precision Level 3. Requirements: 1. Bear Claw Sword Technique Level 9 or higher; 2. Strength 20 points, Agility 18 points, Constitution 20 points or higher.) Rain carefully read the above description and pondered.

Rain looked at the Inner Breath Technique on the Knight's Skill Panel and found that after his own hard work and the secret medicine provided by Master Gunther, the Inner Breath Technique had reached Level 4 (898/1000).

The resistance in the sea far exceeded that of the air, so the gap between the senior knight and the formal knight's strength was weakened.

Rain turned to look at Basque and smiled, saying, "Hmm, I gained a little. Thank you for not interrupting my realization just now, Basque."

[Your skill, Inner Breath Technique, has improved. Experience +2]



Rain roughly estimated that if a formal knight could activate the skill effect 'Precision Level 2', they would be able to kill a coastal fury fish within five minutes.

In the past few days, Rain found that Basque was not a bad person. Although he sometimes talked too much, his heart was not bad.

Instead, he planned to slow down a bit and focus on improving his Inner Breath Technique in the coming days.

Half a day later, as Rain sheathed his sword, a system notification sounded: [Your skill, Inner Breath Technique, has improved. Experience +2]



[Congratulations! Your skill, Inner Breath Technique, has reached Level 5]



At this moment, Rain suddenly felt his skin tingling all over, accompanied by a strange itchy sensation.

Suddenly, another system notification sounded: [Ding! Detected]



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