"If there are no problems, let's just choose Jueshan University."
"I'll study biology and you'll study Chinese."
"Okay, it's settled then."
This book is first released online by 𝕥𝕨𝕜𝕒𝕟.𝕔𝕠𝕞 .
Although choosing a university and a major seems to be a very important thing,
Bai Xuan actually doesn't take it seriously, and the same goes for Jiang Yuqian.
Right now, she doesn't really care about the university or the major.
Anyway, no matter what university she goes to or what major she studies, she is her parents' only daughter and will never have to worry about money in her life.
So, are university and major really important to her?
As for Bai Xuan.
That goes without saying.
The gaming world is Bai Xuan's future.
"We've decided on college and majors."
"We've eaten and drunk enough."
"So where are we going next?"
Jiang Yuqian's eyes flickered, as if a bright idea had struck her. She suggested,
"We're all adults, but we've never had a drink."
"How about we go to a bar today?"
Gazing at Jiang Yuqian, Bai Xuan guessed his friend wanted to test the waters.
But Bai Xuan didn't want to give her the chance, so he immediately declined,
"Well...actually, I've tried it, and it's quite bitter. I prefer Coke. Forget about going to a bar."
"Okay."
Though somewhat disappointed, Jiang Yuqian wasn't surprised.
After a brief pause, she suggested,
"How about we go to a movie today?"
"It seems boring to just eat and watch movies every time we go out."
After replying, Bai Xuan suddenly had an idea.
"If that doesn't work out, how about we get a massage?"
Bai Xuan had spent the day hunting monsters on the street outside the community.
He'd been quite thriving, but also exhausted. He'd considered getting some physical therapy,
but then he realized he wasn't that tired.
Physiotherapy is massage plus electrotherapy.
How about trying another type of massage today?
"???"
"Brother, what did you say? Let's get a massage?"
Jiang Yuqian was stunned, then asked.
Bai Xuan nodded and explained,
"Yes."
"I was exercising too much before, and my body was really sore, so I went to try physiotherapy."
"Physiotherapy uses massage, electrotherapy, and other methods to relax muscles, reduce muscle tension and spasms, and relieve pain..."
"I also exercised all day today, and I'm pretty tired."
"I was thinking of getting physiotherapy."
"But then I thought, since you're here today, brother, why don't we go to a massage parlor? Maybe it'll be more comfortable than a physiotherapy clinic."
"It's for health preservation."
After listening to Bai Xuan's explanation, Jiang Yuqian thought for a moment, her eyes lit up, and she replied,
"That makes sense."
"Anyway, I've never been there, so it's a good opportunity for me and you to experience it together."
"Okay."
"Since you're willing, let's look online to find a place to go."
"Okay."
She took out her phone and searched for a nearby massage parlor.
"Hey bro, this Health Palace has a score of 4.9, and the full body massage of 183 looks pretty good."
"Looking at the reviews, they all say that the environment is great, the techniques are on point, and there are free drinks, fruits, snacks, and canapés."
"What do you say, how about this one?"
Bai Xuan didn't like to waste time, and he quickly decided on his target after flipping through the list.
And Jiang Yuqian had no objection. A massage parlor with a name like "Health Palace" sounded much more serious than names like "Chuxiu Palace", "Jia Li Foot Massage", and "Yulong Health Care Center".
"Then let's go with this one."
"I've never been there anyway."
"Then let's go."
One and a half kilometers wasn't far, and the two of them arrived in less than ten minutes on an electric scooter.
The decoration did look luxurious, but that's the luxury of a small county town.
As soon as the door opened, a uniformed staff member came to greet them.
"Would you like a massage or a foot bath, please?"
"Massage."
"We bought a full-body massage online for 183."
"Okay, let's check it out."
After presenting the QR code and completing the checkout, the staff member continued,
"Please come this way, please."
Although her service attitude was warm and friendly,
she couldn't help but keep her eyes on Bai Xuan.
It was the first time she had seen such a handsome customer come for a massage.
So, she assumed that Bai Xuan and Jiang Yuqian were new here, so she didn't ask if they had any familiar technicians. Instead, she asked,
"Do you have any requirements for the technician?"
"I want someone with good skills,"
Bai Xuan stated directly.
Jiang Yuqian, standing by, echoed,
"Me too."
"What would you two like to drink? We have black tea, green tea, and chrysanthemum tea."
"Do you have Coke?"
"Yes, yes. Would you like room temperature or iced?"
"Iced."
"I want iced Coke too."
After the conversation, the staff member left,
leaving Bai Xuan and Jiang Yuqian alone in the dimly lit room.
"I haven't even had a massage yet, so I don't know what it's like,"
Jiang Yuqian said after taking in the room.
"But it looks pretty legitimate."
Bai Xuan pondered for a moment, then said uncertainly,
"We live in a society ruled by law now."
"Those massage parlors where you can buy packages online should all be legitimate, right?"
"If they weren't legitimate, how could they be so arrogant?"
"Not necessarily."
Jiang Yuqian, due to her family background, knew some of the bad practices in society and replied,
"As long as you have strong connections, they'll act so arrogantly."
"At least that's how it is in the small county of Lehan."
Bai Xuan nodded gently after hearing Jiang Yuqian's response. He still believed Jiang Yuqian's words; there was no need for her to lie to him.
Although he had seen some negative social information online, he was, after all, a recent high school graduate and aspiring college student, and had never personally encountered it.
Regardless, Bai Xuan knew that society was beautiful, but not entirely perfect. Many problems still existed.
Some problems could be solved, while others could not.
But even when old problems were solved, new ones would constantly arise.
So it doesn't matter.
I'm still young, and as long as I'm alive, I'll eventually understand this society more and more, and have a clearer understanding of the world.
As for now, I have to experience more, understand more, learn more, and not look at any problem one-sidedly.
"Is that so."
"It seems that relationships are really a good thing."
Bai Xuan and Jiang Yuqian chatted while waiting.
Soon the staff brought cola, fruit, and snacks.
The ice cola was in a glass with a straw.
The fruits were cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, and watermelon.
The snacks were candies, biscuits, and triangular pastries.
The drinks and food were served, and soon there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
As the door opened, two technicians appeared before Bai Xuan and Jiang Yuqian.
In their work uniforms, they looked quite attractive, considered pretty girls, though not as good as Jiang Yuqian.
"Hello, customer. I'm technician number 88. It's my pleasure to serve you."
"Hello, customer. I'm technician number 77. It's my pleasure to serve you."
Bai Xuan didn't know whether number 77 was pleased or not, but number 88 was certainly delighted.
She looked at Bai Xuan, her lips curling up. She felt
incredibly lucky to have such a handsome customer today.
As for Jiang Yuqian, she glanced at the two technicians and decided they were no match for her. She immediately felt relieved and prepared to enjoy the rest of the massage.
"Dear customer, please lie down first. I'll give you a head massage first."
"Okay."
After lying down, Bai Xuan closed his eyes.
He wasn't sure what the difference was between a massage at a massage parlor and a physical therapy clinic, but it shouldn't be uncomfortable.
As the technician began to work, Bai Xuan didn't find it uncomfortable, but he wasn't feeling particularly comfortable either.
It was probably because I wasn't using enough force. After all, my current attributes were too high, and with the bonus of the passive skill [Toughness], I could be considered thick-skinned.
Without enough force, I naturally felt nothing.
So Bai Xuan said,
"Harder."
"Okay, sir."
Looking closely at Bai Xuan's face, Number 88 increased the pressure and couldn't help but praise her,
"You're so handsome, and your skin is so good."
"You're so handsome, you probably don't need a girlfriend."
Without opening his eyes or even looking at the technician's expression, Bai Xuan could roughly guess what she was thinking.
"I've really become Tang Sanzang."
"Is this the charm I possess now?"
"It seems quite good... but the thought of all the opposite sex hitting on me in the future is annoying... I guess I really need to keep a low profile."
"No... not necessarily. If I could acquire some special supernatural skill in the game world, maybe I could solve this problem."
"But for now..."
After a slight pause, Bai Xuan said bluntly,
"I don't like chatting. Just focus on your work."
Hearing this, Number 88's expression changed, and then he replied with a dejected tone,
"Alright."
Jiang Yuqian, who was listening to this conversation, couldn't help but smile faintly. He
was indeed a good brother, and she felt completely relieved.
The two of them closed their eyes and enjoyed the massage.
Well,
the massage was quite pleasant.
Slightly better than the physiotherapy parlor, but the physiotherapy parlor was more professional and more effective.
Bai Xuan was a pragmatist.
He would choose whatever worked best.
So, he probably wouldn't come to this kind of massage parlor in the future.
Of course,
if his good friend wanted to come, he could accompany her.
After all, the massage was truly pleasant.
And so, the eighty minutes flew by.
After the technician left, Bai Xuan and Jiang Yuqian were left alone.
"Hey bro, I felt really good. I think
we can come here more often." "That gives us another option every time we go out."
"Indeed,"
Bai Xuan replied, then took a sip of his iced Coke.
"Let's finish our Coke and some fruit before we leave."
"Yeah."
"It's mainly because we haven't been to many massage parlors, and we haven't experienced how comfortable a massage from a skilled technician really is."
"Lehan is just a small county town, not a big city."
"You're right."
"When we go to college, we can check out the massage parlors in Juecheng."
"Yeah."
"...… "
The two ate, drank, and chatted. After finishing their meal, they left and went back to their respective homes.
After returning home, taking a shower and lying in bed, Bai Xuan received a message from Jiang Yuqian.
[Jiang Yuqian: Hey bro, take a look at this video.
Jiang Yuqian: Big data these days is truly amazing. We just had a massage this afternoon, and when I was scrolling through videos this evening, it brought up this video. Clicking on the video Jiang Yuqian shared, Bai Xuan
saw a scene from a massage parlor in Juecheng.
Beautiful technicians dressed in traditional Chinese clothing massaged guests in elegant rooms.
It was truly captivating.
The video's title was also interesting.
For only 199, come to the Yayun Ancient Temple and experience the life of a tyrant for an hour.
Bai Xuan: It looks quite interesting. We'll try it when we get to Juecheng.
Jiang Yuqian: I think we should.
Jiang Yuqian: I have to say, big cities are more fun.
Bai Xuan: Indeed.
Bai Xuan: After school starts, we'll be staying in Juecheng for four years. We'll have plenty of opportunities to experience things we haven't experienced before.
Jiang Yuqian: Yeah.
Jiang Yuqian: Thinking about it, I feel a bit excited.
Bai Xuan: Of course it's worth looking forward to.
Bai Xuan: We're still alive, we're still young, and there are still many wonderful things in this world waiting for us to experience.
Jiang Yuqian: That's wonderful.
The two chatted for a few more minutes, and then Jiang Yuqian went to play games. As for Bai Xuan, he opened his [Character] page.
[Player: Bai Xuan]
[Strength: 4.07, Constitution: 4.14, Agility: 4.09, Spirit: 4.07]
[Archery LV5 (156/500): Shooting accuracy +20%]
[Agility LV4 (104/400): Passive skill, you will become more sensitive, perception +26%, reaction speed +11%, agility +11%]
[Violence LV4 (13/400): Passive skill, you will have stronger violence, explosive power +26%, muscle mass +11%, strength +11%]
[Toughness LV3 (119/300): Passive skill, your physique will become tougher, skin toughness +14%, muscle toughness +14%, constitution +9%]
With all four attributes breaking through the number four, plus the bonus of four skills, Bai Xuan can already use a hundred-pound recurve hunting bow with ease.
A hundred-pound recurve bow and arrowheads were enough for Bai Xuan to easily dispatch a [Low-Level Mutant] with a single arrow.
"Today, I've cleared all the monsters from the two nearby streets."
"Next, I'll clear the two nearby residential areas."
"Beichang is similar to Nanxing: both are older neighborhoods, mostly populated by the elderly. Yayuan, on the other hand, is different. It's more upscale, larger, with taller buildings and a higher population density." "
Hmm... I'd better clear Beichang first, starting from the weakest to the strongest. That's safer."
"Besides, Nanxing already has three [Low-Level Mutants], so Beichang will probably have some as well. I wonder what skills I'll gain after clearing Beichang." "
Maybe... I'll encounter other monsters, and they'll drop other loot..."
At this thought, Bai Xuan's eyes lit up with anticipation.
This game world is like a parallel universe; the map is vast, and the monsters are numerous.
Let alone slaying every monster, just annihilating every monster in the tiny city of Lehan would be enough to grant one terrifying power.
Just this summer vacation alone was enough to transform him into a completely different person, a transcendental transformation.
"Let's go to bed first. We have to go hunting tomorrow."
The next day,
Bai Xuan entered the game world and began hunting.
Thanks to increased attributes, upgraded skills, and updated weapons, Bai Xuan's combat effectiveness had greatly increased, and his killing efficiency naturally soared.
In just one morning, Bai Xuan had cleared a quarter of the area, earning 2.73 attribute points.
Furthermore,
after killing an agile humanoid [Low-Level Mutant], Bai Xuan didn't gain a new skill, but rather a skill point.
[Skill Point +1]
Seeing the prompt, Bai Xuan pondered for less than two seconds before deciding to use it directly to test the effect of the skill point.
"[Archery], [Agility], [Brutal Force], [Resilience], of these four skills... which one should I choose?"
His eyes flickered as he glanced at [Agility]. The stronger the perception, the lower the chance of being attacked by surprise. Furthermore, upgrading [Agility] also increased reaction speed and agility.
"Again, if I can't win, I can always run."
"If I react quickly, I can even [Quit] the game."
So, Bai Xuan made his choice.
When a skill point is added to [Agility], its proficiency instantly increases by 100 points.
[Proficiency +100]
[Agility LV4 (301/400): Passive skill. You become even more agile, gaining +26% Perception, +11% Reaction Speed, and +11% Agility]
"This skill point saved me almost half a day."
A thoughtful look flickered in his eyes.
"The value of a skill point depends on the difficulty of acquiring proficiency in that skill."
"The proficiency of the four skills I currently possess is easy to acquire, so using skill points on them would be a waste."
"Guess I'll have to save the skill points I earn later."
"I'll use them later when I acquire skills that are harder to master."
With this thought, Bai Xuan gathered his thoughts and continued hunting.
For Bai Xuan now, even a [Low-Level Mutant] could be instantly dispatched with a single arrow, a feeling of ease and comfort.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"
Arrow after arrow pierced the air, leaving no monster vulnerable.
[Attribute Points +0.01], [Attribute Points +0.01], [Attribute Points +0.01]…
[Skill Points +1], [Attribute Points +0.01], [Attribute Points +0.01]…
In one afternoon, Bai Xuan had gained 2.53 attribute points and one skill point.
However, when Bai Xuan began to add points…
[Strength: 4.75 → 5 (Has reached the current human limit)]
[Constitution: 4.82 → 5 (Has reached the current human limit)]
[Agility: 4.77 → 5 (Has reached the current human limit)]
[Spirit: 4.75 → 5 (Has reached the current human limit)]
[Note: Only after breaking through the limit can further attribute points be consumed to increase attributes]
Looking at the translucent text before him, Bai Xuan fell into thought.
"Although I'd guessed it, I still didn't realize that reaching five for all four attributes would reach its limit."
"Only by breaking through that limit can I continue to use attribute points to improve them."
"So how do I break through that limit?"
"Hunting even stronger monsters... to obtain some extraordinary item?"
At this thought, a glint flickered in Bai Xuan's eyes.
Bai Xuan had played many games, and many of them followed this pattern.
After reaching a certain level, you need to collect breakthrough materials to break through the level cap and continue leveling up. This game world is no different.
"Then let's keep hunting."
"Even if the four attributes can't continue to improve anytime soon, I still have four skills to upgrade."
The next day, Bai Xuan cleared all the monsters in the North Factory complex.
He opened the [Character] page and skipped the attribute section.
[Archery LV6 (42/600): Shooting Accuracy +25%]
[Agility LV5 (235/500): Passive skill: Increases agility, Perception +33%, Reaction Speed +13%, Agility +13%]
[Brutal Violence LV5 (26/500): Passive skill: Increases explosive power +33%, Muscle Mass +13%, Strength +13%]
[Firmness LV4 (254/400): Passive skill: Increases physical toughness, Skin Toughness +21%, Muscle Toughness +16%, Constitution +11%]
[Attribute Points: 6.74]
[Skill Points: 3]
On the third day, Bai Xuan began clearing the Yayuan residential complex.
In the afternoon, he encountered a [Intermediate Infected Body].
It was a "human" with scarlet eyes and grayish-white skin. The moment it saw Bai Xuan, it charged at him at an incredibly terrifying speed.
"With such speed, his agility must be over five points."
"As for other attributes, I can't tell for now."
"But that's not important..."
Raise the bow, aim, draw the string, and shoot!
"Swoosh——"
The arrow, launched with all its might, pierced the air with a thud.
In a split second, it covered seventy meters and accurately struck the Intermediate Infected's skull.
"Puff!"
The arrowhead pierced flesh and skull.
But only the arrowhead had sunk into the flesh and skull.
This Intermediate Infected wasn't dead yet!
"You're still alive after being shot in the head? That skull is tough."
"Then I'll show you this!"
With his increased stats and his rising Archery level, Bai Xuan's Archery proficiency had reached a remarkable level.
He took a deep breath and fired at top speed.
"Swish! Swish!! Swish, swish, swish!!!"
Two seconds, five arrows!
"Puff! Swish!! Swish, swish, swish!!!"
Five arrows, each accurately targeted, struck the Intermediate Infected's left eye, right eye, center of the eyebrows, left side of the forehead, and right side of the forehead.
So it was dead.
"Bang!!!"
The corpse fell to the ground, and a fist-sized ball of grayish-white light emerged.
His right hand trembled slightly, and Bai Xuan raised his lips, a glint of anticipation in his eyes.
"This move is truly powerful, but it also consumes a lot of energy."
"For me right now, I can't use it freely."
"But it's not a big deal... Let me see what loot the [Intermediate Infected] will drop."
He stepped forward and reached out to feel for it.
[Evolutionary Blood +1]
[Ingredients: Evolutionary Blood]
[Effect: Consuming ten units of Evolutionary Blood will break the human limit for one attribute]
"I guessed right."
"Breaking the human limit requires consuming certain ingredients."
"However, ten units of Evolutionary Blood can only break the human limit for one attribute... To break the limits for four attributes, I need forty units of Evolutionary Blood, which means I have to kill forty [Intermediate Infected]."
"That's quite difficult."
"But it's okay, I have plenty of time."
"Take your time."
Bai Xuan, feeling the pain in his right hand, chose to [Exit] the game world instead of continuing the hunt. He
would resume hunting once he had recovered.
The next day.
Bai Xuan, fully recovered, continued his hunt.
"Bang!"
As the glass shattered, a figure appeared, causing Bai Xuan's pupils to shrink.
[Intermediate Mutant]
[At this point, I hope readers will remember our domain name: Taiwan Novel Network → 𝑡𝑤𝑘𝑎𝑛.𝑐𝑜𝑚]
All the monsters Bai Xuan had encountered so far had largely retained a basic human structure.
But this one's right arm was completely deformed, a misshapen, long-handled weapon, resembling a blade or a spear.
With a single wave of its hand, it easily shattered the glass, then leaped from the third floor.
Bai Xuan, reacting instantly, unleashed his ultimate attack without hesitation, unleashing his ultimate.
"Swoosh! Swoosh!! Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"
Five wind-breaking sounds suddenly echoed, and within a second, five arrows covered a distance of seventy meters, poised to strike the monster.
However, the monster swiftly swung its right arm. While the deformed weapon didn't block all the arrows, it managed to decapitate three.
Of the remaining two, one struck the monster's left eye, and the other its neck.
Seeing this, Bai Xuan's right hand still trembled slightly, but a hint of murderous intent flickered in his eyes.
"I can kill!"
Just as Bai Xuan raised his bow and took aim, the monster's reaction made him narrow his eyes.
He bent his knees, gathering strength.
Then, a sudden charge!
In a single second, he covered fifty meters.
Such terrifying speed, his body seemed to vanish into a gray shadow.
But in the blink of an eye, the monster appeared before Bai Xuan, less than twenty meters away.
His heart skipped a beat, but Bai Xuan didn't panic. Instead, he remained remarkably calm.
The monster was indeed fast, and its deformed right hand possessed formidable lethality.
However, its defense was comparable to that of an [Intermediate Infected], if not slightly better.
Therefore, he still had a good chance of killing it.
A full-force burst of five arrows in two seconds was definitely out of the question.
But a slightly slower pace, four arrows in two seconds, was still possible.
As long as three arrows hit vital points, the monster would be dead.
Hold your breath, concentrate...
and fire!
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"
Two seconds, four arrows!
As Bai Xuan fired, the monster naturally didn't stand still.
Its speed just now was fast, but not its normal speed, but its burst of speed.
Facing Bai Xuan's fire, it didn't run at full speed. Instead, it approached, waving its right arm to block the arrows.
However, Bai Xuan's firing angles were extremely tricky.
And its wits weren't up to par. While it was blocking the first arrow, the other three arrows passed unimpeded, hitting its vital points: right eye, right eye, and the right side of its forehead.
"Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff!"
Grayish-white blood splattered, and the monster collapsed less than thirty centimeters in front of Bai Xuan.
"Puff———"
Seeing this, Bai Xuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Huh..."
"I knew my calculations were correct."
The increased perception, coupled with a full five points in Spirit, had already granted Bai Xuan some extraordinary abilities.
His right hand trembled even more violently, the soreness growing more intense.
However, Bai Xuan's current Physical Fitness was a full five points, so even this slight injury would heal in five or six hours' rest.
Now,
of course, was the time to reap the rewards.
A grayish-white sphere, slightly larger than his fist, emerged. Bai Xuan reached out and touched it, and a prompt appeared.
[Skill Acquired: Assault]
[Skill: Assault LV1 (0/100)]
[Effect: Active Skill, Consumes 30% of Stamina, gains 50% Movement Speed for one second, and can perform a single attack with 50% explosive power]
As he acquired the skill, Bai Xuan felt a strange, almost instinctive
, memory suddenly flood his mind. This memory also revealed how to activate the [Assault] skill.
"Good feeling, amazing!"
he muttered to himself. After reading the [Assault] skill description, Bai Xuan understood its power.
At the same time, he felt somewhat relieved. The monster's intelligence was too low, having actually activated [Assault] when it was still over seventy meters away.
If it had been able to get closer to him before using this skill, he might have been caught off guard.
However, this also gave Bai Xuan a warning. If the [Intermediate Mutant] had low intelligence, what about the [Advanced Mutant]?
In the absence of intelligence, he needed to be even more cautious.
After all, with his current understanding of the game world, whether in the game world or in the real world, his body was his own body and its state remained the same.
In other words, if he was injured in the game world, [Quitting] the game would not immediately restore him in the real world, but would require natural recovery.
So if he died in the game world, he would most likely be truly dead.
But the greater the risk, the greater the reward.
My four attributes have now reached the limits of the human body, and if I collect forty [Evolution Blood], I can break even further.
Furthermore, I now possess five skills:
[Archery], [Agility], [Violence], [Toughness], and the newly acquired [Assault].
Since my right hand was injured, Bai Xuan, after taking a look at the [Assault] skill's effects, naturally immediately chose to [Quit] the game.
Returning to his familiar room, Bai Xuan began to consider [Assault].
"[Assault] is undoubtedly a very powerful active skill, but its lethality comes at a high cost."
"It requires 30% of my stamina to activate, which means that even at my best, I can only use [Assault] three times in a row. "
"This also means that it's difficult to gain proficiency in [Assault] and level it up through constant practice."
"In that case, it's time to use skill points."
There was no need to dwell on it. Skill points might be precious, but I owned an entire game world, rich in resources, so I should use them when I needed them.
Improving your combat effectiveness as quickly as possible can also improve your hunting efficiency, allowing you to obtain spoils faster.
[Skill Points: 8]
Use a little first.
[Proficiency +100]
[Assault LV1→LV2]
[The effect of the skill "Assault" is comprehensively improved, and the player can choose one of the following three enhancement options:]
[Effort saving: Reduces stamina consumption by 2%]
[Speed: Increases movement speed by 10%]
[Critical hit: Increases attack burst by 10%]
Seeing these three options, Bai Xuan also fell into deep thought.
"If I choose [Effort saving] every time I upgrade and strengthen, then I can use [Assault] frequently in battle."
"If I want to use [Assault] to kill stronger monsters, choosing [Violence] every time I upgrade and strengthen will be a good choice."
"It's just that this game world is not a real game... The ability to survive is the most important thing, so I have to choose [Speed]."
"Continue leveling up."
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Novel Network → ⋯ ... [Skill: Assault LV4 (0/400)] [Effect: Active Skill, Consumes 27% of Stamina, Gains Movement Speed +95% for one second, and Can launch an attack with +65% explosive power] "I'd really like to test the power of Assault." "But I'm not in great shape right now. I'll wait until I'm fully recovered." "And there's something else important." "Although I can use the skill [Assault] with a bow and arrow, it's undoubtedly more powerful with a melee weapon." "So... I should get a melee weapon and then learn the corresponding skills." With [Archery], there's naturally [Swordsmanship], [Knife Skills], [Spearmanship]... As for choosing a melee weapon and skills, Bai Xuan pondered for a moment, then pulled out his phone and opened the Artificial Intelligence Book. Suppose someone possesses an extremely strong learning ability and has trained their body to its limits. What melee weapon would best maximize their strengths? Bai Xuan quickly saw the answer. Based on your requirements, the weapon should allow for high-level skill expression, capitalizing on learning ability, making efficient use of physical attributes, and possessing versatility to adapt to diverse combat scenarios. Recommended Weapon: Sword! Why is the sword the best choice? The sword is the most balanced and versatile melee weapon, perfectly combining physical limitations with high learning ability: Reason 1: High technical depth, leveraging learning ability: Swordsmanship offers a vast system of techniques, including slashing, thrusting, blocking, disarming, and distance control. Those with high learning ability can quickly master these techniques and create innovative combos. Reason 2: Exploiting physical limitations: Swords, especially two-handed swords, can withstand full-force blows, inflicting deep cutting or piercing damage. Physical limitations allow for high-speed swings while maintaining accuracy. The sword's relative lightness, combined with its extreme speed, enables lightning-fast combos. Its agility allows for fast footwork and seamless integration with the "attack and defense" nature of swordsmanship. Swordsmanship requires a continuous flow of movement, such as continuous blocking and counterattacks, extreme stamina to maintain sustained combat, and coordination to support complex movements. Reason three: Versatility and efficiency: The sword is suitable for a variety of situations. In single combat, it can be used to suppress opponents through skill; in group combat, it can use speed and range to control multiple enemies; and it can remain effective even in confined spaces. Reason four: High lethality: The sword's sharp edge can inflict fatal cuts, reducing combat time. Its physical limitations allow for "one-hit kill" tactics, minimizing risk. ...… The AI · Heavenly Book's answer was lengthy. In addition to its reasons for recommending the sword, it also analyzed the pros and cons of other weapons, such as knives, spears, and clubs. Bai Xuan read it carefully and ultimately decided to choose the sword as his melee weapon. "It just so happens that I like swords too. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bought a platinum Dragon Spring sword for 228 yuan online just to play with it." "Well... since I've chosen the sword, I need to learn swordsmanship." "Let's continue asking the AI and see what swordsmanship it recommends." It recommended the most practical swordsmanship of the Dragon Kingdom. As Bai Xuan posed his question, the AI · Heavenly Book provided its answer. In the Dragon Kingdom swordsmanship system, combat effectiveness depends not only on the design philosophy of the technique system, but also on its ability to maximize the user's physical potential and tactical acumen. Combining historical records, combat principles, and modern competitive validation, Wudang Swordsmanship is recognized as the most powerful swordsmanship school due to its unique "internal family" philosophy, efficient response mechanisms, and ergonomic adaptability. The following analysis focuses on its core strengths, technical system, and combat validation... Conclusion: Wudang Swordsmanship, with its internal family wisdom of "using stillness to control movement and simplicity to control complexity," transforms the human body's extreme physical advantages into battlefield control, making it the undisputed leader of Dragon Kingdom combat swordsmanship. Practitioners can focus on its three-tiered system: mindset - avoiding the real and attacking the fake, body techniques - movement, transformation, and pivoting, and techniques - adapting to the enemy's needs. By integrating this with modern physical fitness science, one can achieve the pinnacle of combat, achieving the state of "body like a swimming dragon, sword like a startling swan"—a state of mind like a swimming dragon and a sword like a startling swan. "Interesting..." Bai Xuan then continued. How can one learn Wudang swordsmanship? And the artificial intelligence Heavenly Book has provided its answer. In addition to a specific learning plan, it also recommends that the questioner find a teacher. Because learning Wudang swordsmanship is an extremely complex undertaking, it's extremely difficult to master it on your own. "Try to learn it on your own first."
"There are tons of authentic Wudang swordplay tutorials online anyway."
"As for finding a teacher, that's not impossible."
"Maybe finding a teacher can help me reach the maximum level of Wudang swordplay faster."
"So, how amazing would the combat power of a fully-leveled Wudang swordplay be?"
"Besides, if I find a teacher, I could learn more than just Wudang swordplay. I'm also interested in other Wudang martial arts."
Martial artists are inherently much stronger than ordinary people.
Plus, Bai Xuan has a player template, and can choose to upgrade and strengthen his skills after leveling up.
So, Bai Xuan really doesn't know how powerful martial arts will be in his own hands.
This makes him very excited.
While hunting in the game world can quickly make you stronger,
it does come with risks.
Learning swordplay and martial arts in the real world can also make you stronger, without the risks.
"If I encounter a formidable foe, and that foe is waiting for me right after I exit the game world, ready to attack me by surprise."
"Then I can diligently practice swordsmanship and martial arts in the real world, grow stronger, and then enter the game world to slay that foe."
"But I haven't encountered such a formidable foe yet."
"So I'd better learn on my own first."
Bai Xuan found a video tutorial online showing the Thirteen Swords of Wudang.
The person in the video was a well-known internet celebrity with many titles, and he displayed extraordinary strength, speed, leaping ability, and coordination...
Bai Xuan knew he had real skills, so he chose his video and watched and listened intently.
"The key to sword practice is to avoid stagnation. The body and the sword must unite, the sword and the mind must unite. Even where there is no sword, there is a sword everywhere. Understanding this principle allows one to cultivate the Great Dao."
"Wudang swordsmanship emphasizes the multifunctionality of the sword, transformation through movement, the interplay of the strange and the orthodox."
"Thirteen techniques are at the core: point, collapse, lift, hang, cloud, wipe, sweep, pierce, block, circle, lead, chop, and carry. Sword movement is like the movement of a dragon, with beginning and end aligning, combining strength and softness, and a sense of leisurely grace and ease."