Chapter 678: Chapter 270: Sword Blade Storm! (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)_3

However…

Rein remembered clearly.

Back then, the basic swordsmanship was in line with the empire’s military swordsmanship, and perhaps because the skill level was relatively low, the fusion did not consume any skill points.

But he had not expected this fusion to require the consumption of 3 Golden Skill Points.

By comparison, this really could be called ‘expensive’!

Rein took another look at the description.

“Doesn’t affect the original sword techniques and derivative secret techniques?”

“Then there’s no problem.”

“However, 3 Golden Skill Points are not a small sum.”

With a thought, Rein once again called up the attribute panel:

…

Constitution: 38

Strength: 43

Agility: 35

Spirit: 52

…..

After adding 2 points to Strength, it reached 43, approaching the ‘Strength 45 points, Agility 38 points, Constitution 40 points or more’ required for the Top Secret Technique.

“With just 1 Golden Skill Point less, one could elevate ‘Hammer of Crush’ to a Top Secret Technique…”

“But if I were to add points to Strength, Agility, and Constitution, it would take 7 attribute points to meet the criteria, and leaving only 1 attribute point in reserve would be a bit too risky in the current environment.”

“If I use 3 points for fusion, the gap in Golden Skill Points would widen to 4…”

Rein furrowed his brows, momentarily unsure how to choose.

“The trip to Meister is likely to involve plenty of fights.”

“After all, I was already attacked on the road!”

“I need to save more attribute points…”

“In which case, there’s only…”

In the end, after deliberating for a while, Rein chose ‘Yes’–to fuse!

Immediately, on the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel, the level 13 Giant Bear Sword Technique vanished, replaced by Arcadian Swordsmanship level 10 (12/20000).

The level 13 nearing level 14 Giant Bear Sword Technique, once transformed, was barely level 10 in Arcadian Swordsmanship.

This indicated the huge gap between their qualities.

But this was a good thing!

It meant that Arcadian Swordsmanship of the same level would significantly surpass Giant Bear Sword Technique in power.

At the same time, a torrent of memories regarding the training of Arcadian Swordsmanship flooded into Rein’s mind, making his temples on both sides throb faintly.

For a moment, it felt as if he had spent decades practicing Arcadian Swordsmanship in some mysterious space!

After absorbing the memories, system notifications followed:

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Arcadian Swordsmanship: Arc Slash!]

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Arcadian Swordsmanship: Arc Slash lv2!]

….

“Arc Slash lv2 should be what Cleya referred to as the Two-stage Arc Slash.”

However, in an instant, a lightning bolt struck through Rein’s mind.

“I still have 2 Skill Points, and currently, Arcadian Swordsmanship is exactly level 10, isn’t this the chance to…”

Immediately, an excited Rein focused his attention on level 10 Arcadian Swordsmanship.

Without hesitation, Rein invested both Skill Points into it!

Narrowing his eyes, Rein began to digest and absorb the new training memories, and the system notifications arrived promptly:

[Congratulations, you have unlocked the exclusive secret technique of Arcadian Swordsmanship: Arc Slash lv3!]

It was indeed possible!

“If Cleya knew that I had caught up with her years of hard practice in a moment, I wonder what she would think…”

“It seems that I’ll need to keep it a secret for the time being or find an appropriate moment to quickly demonstrate my progress…” Rein mused quietly.

Yet, this was still not the ultimate goal of Rein’s upgrade!

At that moment, he was vaguely formulating an insight into the secret technique ‘Sword Blade Storm’ of Arcadian Swordsmanship.

All he needed was an epiphany, or 1 Golden Skill Point, to break through this limit!

Obviously, there was no need to hesitate!

With the number of Golden Skill Points dropping from 4 to 3, Rein suddenly had a clearer understanding of the secret technique ‘Sword Blade Storm’…

A system notification appeared:

[Congratulations, you have comprehended the Basic Secret Technique of Arcadian Swordsmanship: Sword Blade Storm!]

“Sword Blade Storm!”

Seeing these four words, a smile crept onto Rein’s lips!

Indeed, this is what Rein had just realized–settling the secret technique ‘Sword Blade Storm’ of Arcadian Swordsmanship in one go!

Soon, an elated Rein saw a brand-new icon on the Weapon Master (Legendary) panel, positioned above ‘Arcadian Swordsmanship’ and the secret technique ‘Arc Slash lv3’.

The icon depicted a burly man spinning like a top, brandishing a greatsword in a high-speed whirl.

Around it were streams of air radiating outwards, seemingly representing the greatsword’s blade cutting through the air, truly formidable!

In the bottom right of the icon, there was a line of text:

Sword Blade Storm (Basic Secret Technique) effect: Combines original Strength subtly with Arc Slash to swing the greatsword in hand, like a whirlwind of converging blades, attacking all nearby enemies.

(Note: Sword Blade Storm is a secret technique and cannot be upgraded through Skill Points.)

(To upgrade Sword Blade Storm to the Intermediate Secret Technique, the following conditions must be met: one, Arcadian Swordsmanship lv14 or above; two, Bear King Breathing Technique lv14 or above. Three, consume 2 Golden Skill Points.)

“Hmm?”

“That expensive?”

“Upgrading to the Intermediate Secret Technique requires 2 Golden Skill Points?”

“By that calculation, upgrading to the Intermediate Secret Technique would take a total of 3 Golden Skill Points, which happens to be the exact amount I have.”

“But that means I won’t be thinking about upgrading ‘Hammer of Crush’ to the Top Secret Technique anytime soon.” Rein contemplated.