Chapter 172 The True Meaning of Stargazing, Furenee's "Rebirth From the Cocoon"

The world in front of him gradually became clearer from blurry.

Ryan slowly opened his eyes, and what he saw was a ceiling illuminated by soft candlelight.

The closed curtains blocked the inflow of the rising sun, but the fragmented light still penetrated through the gaps between the fabrics, forming a column of sunlight with visible particles flying.

Ryan just propped up his upper body and heard a crisp "click".

He tilted his head and saw that a hole had appeared on the edge of the bed made of hard solid wood.

And there was the place where he had just pressed lightly with his hand.

Seeing this, Ryan even became cautious in breathing.

The two-level surge of the travel clone's [physique] led to the leap of the original body's [physique], so that for a while he could not control the power.

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[Spirituality]: 28 (56)——Data after [Tide of Pain] in brackets

[Physique]: 52.92→84.46 (100)

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Thanks to the experience of [Tide of Pain], Ryan quickly adapted to the surge in physical fitness.

After all, he could control 100 [Physique], let alone 84.46.

The reason why he couldn't control the strength just now was mainly because he didn't pay attention for a while.

Looking at the [Physique] of "100" in brackets, Ryan sighed slightly.

Although [Tide of Pain] is powerful, it is only the professional ability of the second-level hidden profession "Apostle of Joy". It is already a great thing to be able to cross two levels and make his physique reach the fourth-level limit in advance.

Although the attributes during the battle did not change much, Ryan's combat effectiveness was still greatly improved after this journey.

[Evil Star Fragment], [Loot: Corpse Dragon's Gem], and the biggest improvement is the breakthrough in Tianqing Swordsmanship during his final battle with Corpse Dragon.

Being able to use the "Special Sword Skill - Wind Slash" while holding a big sword gives Ryan the ability to advance twice in a short and medium distance, which will be the key to victory or defeat in battle.

Standing up from the bed, Ryan walked to the window and pulled open the curtains.

The warm golden sunlight fell on him, Ryan stretched comfortably, and looked to the distance, in the direction of the central area of ​​Tianqing City.

There, is the location of Tianqing Sword Dojo.

"Tomorrow at noon, it will be the day of the Tianqing Sword Dojo Finals..."

Ryan said to himself.

He naturally had ideas about the Tianqing Sword Dojo at the beginning, after all, the prize for the champion is really generous.

Even if he didn't use the "Sacred Weapon - Azure Sword", it would be good to use it for sacrifice. After all, it was a high-level peak wonder. Ryan hadn't tried it yet. How much repair could a high-level wonder bring to the [Nameless Ship Sculpture].

But as he got to know the Azure Sword Competition better, Ryan didn't plan to get too involved.

The water in this game seemed a bit deep.

The leader of the Azure Sword Dojo was suspected to be a legendary professional, not someone he could contend with now.

According to the original plan, Ryan was going to challenge again on the sword stage today, and then admit defeat. While gaining experience, he could also avoid participating in the finals.

However, the level of the core disciples of the Azure Sword Dojo really disappointed him, and with the unexpected acquaintance of the mysterious girl "Noel", Ryan no longer planned to go to the sword stage.

"It's just right to go and ask Noel for advice today..."

Ryan thought silently in his heart.

Noel's identity is unknown, but his swordsmanship is the most superb existence he has ever seen.

After making a breakthrough in Tianqing swordsmanship, Ryan couldn't wait to spar with her.

Ryan had longed for the special swordsmanship of Tianqing swordsmanship, [Water Moon], which is "master-level".

And sparring with swordsmen who are better than oneself is undoubtedly the fastest way to improve one's swordsmanship.

After making a decision, Ryan pushed open the door happily.

"Squeak--"

The almost overlapping door opening sounds sounded at the same time. Ryan tilted his head and met the eyes of the silver-haired wolf girl who couldn't see the emotion.

"Good morning, Miss Cecilia." Ryan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Cecilia nodded slightly, and her capable long hair swayed slightly.

After the usual greetings, Miss Wolf Girl went downstairs for morning exercises as usual, and Ryan looked at the door of his captain's room.

"I feel like the captain has been getting up later and later recently, and he seems to be in a bad mood every time he gets up..."

"Maybe it's my illusion."

Ryan said softly to himself, and then put the prepared note in front of Freni's door, which wrote his general plan to go out today.

Time is tight, he needs to leave as soon as possible, and there is no time to wait for Freni to get up.

...

In the elegantly decorated room, there is a luxurious big bed.

The girl lying on the bed slowly opened her eyes, with a trance and emptiness in her eyes.

Freni stared blankly at the dim ceiling, and the pajamas and suspenders on her body slipped off her shoulders because of the owner's inadvertent twisting at night, revealing her white and tender shoulders that were almost dazzling.

"...I actually won?"

The girl's mumbling echoed softly in the room.

After a long time, Freni came back to her senses and propped herself up from the bed.

Feeling the full and active spirituality in her body, for a moment, she didn't know whether to be sad or happy.

Last night's "viewing", facing the "Ancient Dragon-Corpse Dragon" that easily killed the Traveler before, she resolutely chose to invest in the "Corpse Dragon-Ancient Dragon". Although the ratio was very low, she finally invested 10w spiritual essence in the spirit of "a little bit is still meat".

If it was before, Freni would not choose to invest.

However, the stimulation she received during this period was quite large, which made her desire to become stronger very strong.

But what she didn't expect was.

This time, the Traveler actually won? !

Facing the "Corpse Dragon-Ancient Dragon" with such a higher combat power, the Traveler actually won?

Although there was the help of "Traveler's Partner-Dayin", its combat power of just 50 was not enough to determine the outcome of the battle...

But no matter how hard she tried to figure it out, the result was in front of her, and Freni had to choose to accept it.

A full 100,000 spiritual essences... I lost 100,000 last time, and I lost another 100,000 this time...

Just thinking about it made Freni feel like her heart stopped, so that in the end, her mentality directly entered the "bad mode" - it doesn't matter, nothing matters, just destroy it, I'm tired.

But what Freni didn't expect was that, not knowing whether it was a blessing in disguise, her drastic change in mentality seemed to meet the "Stargazer" matching conditions to some extent, allowing her to reach 100% matching in one fell swoop.

- Stargazers look up at the stars and gain more knowledge from them. However, the more they understand, the more they understand their own insignificance, and thus become confused.

- Observe the grandeur of "things", feel the insignificance of "themselves", and break out of the cocoon and be reborn in "confusion".

This is the "Stargazer".

Freni didn't know whether she broke out of the cocoon and was reborn, but she was really "confused".

If "playing badly" is "rebirth from cocoon" after "confusion", then this is too abstract, isn't it?

For a moment, the girl's mood was complicated.

"Alas..."

A long sigh echoed, losing the essence of spirit in exchange for the improvement of professional fit, Furenee couldn't tell whether it was a loss or a gain.

All I can say is that things are unpredictable.

...

Outside the Azure City, on the cliff.

Ryan sat cross-legged in the sea breeze, meditating while waiting for 9 o'clock in the morning.

According to Noel, she is still free during this period and will come here before 9 o'clock in the morning.

It is 7 o'clock in the morning, and there is still some time before 9 o'clock.

"Huahua..."

The sound of waves echoed in my ears, which was the sound of waves beating in the distance.

Ryan closed his eyes, his face was calm.

Meditation is also a very important part of swordsmanship practice.

After Storm Swordsmanship reaches the "Master Level", ordinary practice can no longer improve it. Only in meditation can Ryan feel his deepening understanding of Storm Swordsmanship.

Although it is not much, but without accumulating small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles.

In order to successfully learn the third sword skill of Storm Swordsmanship-Splitting God, in addition to the basic attributes, the swordsmanship level must also be reached, otherwise, it cannot be performed at all.

Ryan does not know what level of Storm Swordsmanship can be considered up to standard, but it is always right to improve more.

In meditation, time passed quickly.

Ryan was awakened by a gust of wind.

It accompanies ordinary wind, but in Ryan's perception, this breeze is so special.

So much so that it is like a lighthouse in the dark night. As long as it appears, it must be extremely magnificent.

Ryan opened his eyes and looked at the branches of the old tree beside him.

The old tree in late autumn has lost all its leaves, and should be lifeless, but the girl sitting on the branch, shaking her white and tender feet, seems to have ushered in spring for the old tree, just like a prosperous scene.

"Ah, Mr. Ryan, you came early today~"

Noel had a faint smile on her face.

Unlike before, today she wore a long sword with a light blue scabbard on her waist.

Ryan did not speak, but stood up, raised his hand and grasped the hilt of the big sword behind him, showing his meaning with action.

"Are you so anxious..."

Noel glanced at Ryan's waist, and when she saw that there was no long sword, the smile on her mouth became more intense: "It seems that Mr. Ryan, you have made a big breakthrough."

"I hope you can bring me a different swordsmanship..."

In the aftermath of the voice, the figure of the girl on the branch has disappeared, replaced by a wisp of green wind that cuts through the cliff.

...

Unconsciously, the sky is almost dark.

Beside the cliff, Ryan let out a long sigh, looking at the blue shadow in front of him that was still dissipating like the wind, he put down the greatsword in his hand.

At this moment, his whole body was soaked with sweat, and even a strong physique like him felt extremely tired.

After all, no matter how strong the physique is, it can't sustain using special sword skills hundreds of times in a day.

Noel has left.

She left at noon.

The blue shadow just now was just a "sword phantom" left by Noel to practice with Ryan.

According to her words, Ryan was very surprised that he could incorporate the essence of the sky blue sword technique into the great sword sword technique system.

But it was just a surprise.

This level of swordsmanship could not "satisfy" her, so she left this "sword phantom" with a part of her swordsmanship level, and left first "for something".

Although it was just a "sword phantom", its swordsmanship still surpassed Ryan.

After a day of fighting, Ryan gained a lot. Not only did he become more mature in the use of the special sword skill - Wind Stepping Slash, but his understanding of the Azure Sword Skills also deepened a lot.

If this continues, Tianqing's swordsmanship will reach the "master level" soon!

Picking up the "Grilled Sword Grilled Dragon Steak" taken out of the space ring, swallowing it, and recovering his strength, Ryan sat cross-legged on the ground, thinking silently.

Noel today gave him an "anxious" feeling.

Although Noel's eyes, demeanor, and movements were the same as yesterday, the feeling of "wind" was unmistakable.

Ryan didn't know whether this unique "feeling" was unique to him, or whether it was possessed by swordsmen who had practiced Azure Swordsmanship.

But this emotion cannot be faked.

Thinking of the Azure Kendo Competition that was about to start tomorrow, Ryan guessed that Noelle's "anxiety" was probably related to this.

"As expected, she has a deep connection with Tianqing Kendo Hall..."

Ryan sighed inwardly.

Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it.

His strength is still too weak after all... If he had legendary strength, he could go directly to the Azure Sword Gym and ask for details, but unfortunately, he does not have legendary strength.

After standing up and tidying up briefly, Ryan was ready to go back.

It's getting late.

However, before Ryan had even taken two steps, his brows suddenly moved.

He was a little confused, but more importantly, he was surprised.

Ryan raised his hand and pressed it lightly between his eyebrows.

What moved strangely was the [Overturning Mask No. 7] he wore on his face.

As soon as we left the island, after the death of "Red Kite" as the master of the palace, [Overturning Mask] fell into silence.

Ryan originally thought that [Overturning Mask] would go silent, but unexpectedly, there was a "sense of summons" again?

Ryan couldn't help but think of the witch who turned into red butterflies in the sky, Miranla...

Without much hesitation, he responded to the "call". The next moment, the gray mist gathered and Ryan's figure disappeared.

There was a sensation of teleportation bumps, and when everything returned to normal, what caught Ryan's eyes was the familiar dim underground hall.

The candle burned quietly, but both sides of the long table were empty.

Ryan was a little confused, but soon his eyes fell on the head of the long table.

There, gray fog gathered, and a slender figure wearing a red mask emerged.

"Mr. Lane, I haven't seen you for a few days. You seem to have become stronger. Congratulations."

A voice filled with joy came out in the coldness. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, the moment he heard the voice, Ryan knew the identity of the person wearing the "Red Kite Mask" in front of him - Miranla's sister, the Ice Princess. Witch Shelia.

"you……"

Ryan wanted to say, "Have you inherited your sister's status as the master of the palace?" But when the words came to his lips, he did not say them out. He was worried that his words would cause the girl's sadness, so he changed to:

"Miss Shelia, did you summon me alone?"

"It's an emergency on the outlying island. Do you need help?"

After hearing this, Shelia came back to her senses. She looked away from Ryan's face and whispered:

"It was indeed me who initiated the summons, but it wasn't because there was something important on the island."

"It's just that another 'Overturned Palace' has launched an emergency assistance mission, and its mission point is located on Tianqing Island. I thought you were also on Tianqing Island, so I came to ask if you were interested."

"The reward for this mission is very generous, it is an 'Azure Essence'."

“If ‘Azure Fruit’ is the main ingredient for the pirate pathway’s third-level magic potion, then ‘Azure Essence’ can be used as the main ingredient for the pirate pathway’s ‘fourth-level’ magic potion and as an important auxiliary ingredient for the ‘fifth-level’ magic potion.”

"In fact, Azure Fruit and Azure Essence are both produced from the Azure Tree, but the former is produced every year, while whether the latter is produced depends on luck. It usually only takes several years to get one, which is quite rare."

After listening to Shelia's words, Ryan was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered what he said when he checked the [Overturning Mask No. 7] - "It is one of the sub-body masks derived from the secret treasure No. A09 Overturning Palace."

"A09 Overturned Palace" is probably the one controlled by Miranla, so it is not surprising that there are other overturned palaces.

Even, since there are so many overturned palaces, there must be a "main palace" that manages the overturned palaces?

"The reward is really good. What is the specific mission? Can you tell me?"

Ryan said with interest.

"The mission requirement is to accompany a 'Son of Overthrow' to the Azure Sword Gym on Azure Island at 11 o'clock tonight."

"Because the task issuer has made a lot of contributions, the task executor can choose to perform it in the way of 'real projection'. In this way, even if the 'real projection' dies, it will not affect his own safety."

"'Real projection' is a very expensive method, and generally few task publishers will choose this."

"For the task holder, the risks are very small and the rewards are great, so I thought of you immediately. How about it, Mr. Lane, are you interested?"