Chapter 350 - 210: Optional, but Not Unlearnable (Part 2)

"That makes a bit of sense."

Luo De nodded slightly.

He calculated silently.

In fact, knights in ancient legends were originally weaker compared to wizards, only legendary knights could touch a little bit of the wizard’s threshold.

And since blazing energy and magic power are energies of the same level, it makes sense.

However...

Luo De snapped back to reality, looked at Durant with a smile, "Sounds profound and impressive, but isn’t it mostly useless?"

"No, Lord Baron."

Durant hurriedly waved his hand, "I think you could try a different breathing technique."

His eyes gleamed with excitement, "The breathing technique of the flame element produces energy that aligns better with your blazing energy."

"If blazing energy really is a more advanced form of qi, then it should also allow you to train faster and master the knight combat skills sooner!"

Luo De nodded silently, acknowledging Durant’s words, and thought for a moment, "But I’m in the middle of training now, wouldn’t changing it have an impact?"

"Generally speaking, it’s inadvisable to change it arbitrarily."

Durant nodded first, then smiled at Luo De, "Breathing techniques enhance the cultivator’s physique, but once qi is developed, it’s incompatible with other breathing techniques."

"However, Lord Baron, all the qi in your body has been consumed by the blazing energy, so it won’t have any impact."

"Moreover, due to your physique, you will train faster than others."

"In that case, I’ll have someone purchase a copy for me. If I can get it, I’ll try it."

Luo De agreed with Durant’s idea, but whether he could purchase it was another matter.

If not for the downfall or extinction of a family, who would be willing to sell a family’s breathing technique?

"Alright, let’s not think about that for now."

Luo De picked up the training great sword, "Come on, while we have some time today, spar with me for a while."

"I’ve thought of a new way to play."

With that, Luo De picked up another great sword from the rack.

Luo De’s actions made Durant and Gang Le visibly stunned.

"Lord Baron, you’re going to dual-wield great swords?"

"In terms of strength, there’s no problem."

Luo De lifted the heavy sword with one hand to feel its weight, "But wielding a sword with my left hand still feels a bit awkward, and I’m not sure if it will affect my balance."

"So I want you two to help me try it out."

Luo De flexed his left wrist, trying to adapt.

"Master, are you sure?"

Gang Le swallowed, turning to look at Durant.

Durant nodded, "I can."

"Then I can too!"

Gang Le spat, picking up the war axe and shield,

"Come on, Master, let’s practice!"

Gang Le retreated and took a stance, while Durant drew his longsword with one hand, turning sideways to face Luo De.

These were training weapons without sharpened edges, but the battle aura was anything but training-like.

The other soldiers on the training field gathered around.

"You two seem quite eager."

Luo De chuckled, holding a great sword in each hand, slightly lowered.

The spring sunlight shone on the blades, reflecting a blinding light.

Durant attacked first, his body light and swift, drawing a silver arc with his single sword, lunging straight at Luo De’s left rib.

Luo De smiled slightly, not engaging directly, and his great sword whistled through the air, chopping down at Durant!

The fierce momentum left Durant unable to parry, forcing him to abandon the attack and sidestep away!

"My god, can it be played like this?"

Gang Le exclaimed, "I’m coming!"

Gang Le charged from the flank, the war axe whistling towards Luo De’s right shoulder.

Luo De swept horizontally with the great sword in his right hand, suppressing Gang Le’s attack with the sword’s edge!

Unwilling to be outdone, Gang Le raised his shield to meet it!

"Boom!"

A violent collision sounded, and half the shield was immediately chopped off!

A burst of pain shot to Gang Le’s tiger’s mouth, leaving his entire left arm numb!

"Master, you’re playing for real!"

Gang Le widened his eyes, tossing aside the shield in his hand, grimacing and shaking his arm,

"Get me another shield!"

"Catch this!"

A soldier tossed over a new shield, which Gang Le expertly caught.

But this time, Gang Le became cautious, not acting rashly, circling around Luo De with Durant in tandem.

"I’ll attack!"

Gang Le couldn’t hold back and shouted, lifting his axe and charging toward Luo De!

Durant also understood, feigning attacks from the flank to distract Luo De’s attention.

The two cooperated flawlessly, Durant’s swordsmanship was elusive, while Gang Le’s strength was formidable.

Ordinary people would be overwhelmed by their attacks.

However, Luo De was more fierce than they imagined, ignoring Durant directly, swinging the two great swords like a tidal wave, bearing down on Gang Le!

Luo De’s attack was fierce and insane, carrying an aura of "I don’t care if I live, but I must make sure you die!"

Gang Le’s war axe and shield were no match for the two great swords. Under the violent collision, he kept retreating, and after three rounds of alternating attacks, he was unsteady on his feet and directly fell backward to sit on the ground!

Luo De quickly adjusted the angle of the great sword, and the two swords swept past Gang Le’s head with a cool breeze, scaring him so much that cold sweat covered his forehead!

Luo De then turned his momentum back and unhesitatingly charged at Durant!

Durant’s sword had already closed in, only to be violently knocked flying by Luo De’s great sword. It spun several times in the air before plunging into the ground, frightening the surrounding soldiers to retreat continuously!

"Damn! It’s not my fault! I couldn’t stop it at all!"

Gang Le threw away the training sword with shattered edges and the broken shield, raising his hands to show Durant.

The webbing between his thumb and forefinger had split open, covered in blood.

"My fault, not fast enough, just a little bit off."

Durant sighed, shaking his head in resignation,

"Indeed, it’s ruthless, not an opponent."

"Lord Baron, you’re very clever, completely abandoning the defense."

"No flashy moves at all, relying entirely on strength and the dense attacks of the great sword to suppress, we simply can’t retaliate."

Luo De chuckled, taking several deep breaths, saying, "This can be considered as great skill appearing clumsy, mainly because I can’t perform any fancy sword techniques with my left hand."

"Great what?"

Gang Le, sitting on the ground, raised his head to ask.

His appearance made Luo De and Durant exchange smiles.

Although Durant didn’t know the term, he could understand Luo De’s meaning.

"Just Lord Baron, please forgive me, I feel that this style of combat suits the vanguard troops charging ahead, using powerful momentum and sharp blades to break the enemy formations."

"As a commander, you shouldn’t need such a combat style,"

Durant advised seriously, "If you like dual wielding, you might consider a shield."

"You’re right, I’m more interested in practicing the flexibility of my left hand."

Luo De sheathed the great sword back into the weapon rack,

"I might not need it, but can’t afford not to know."

"Besides, it was really exhilarating just now!"

Though Luo De didn’t crave slaughter, if he could wield two great swords in the battle array, it would surely be enjoyable.

Thinking about this, Luo De tossed the guard’s hemostatic powder given to Gang Le,

"You two coordinated nicely, and Gang Le’s momentum was even stronger than before."

Gang Le caught the hemostatic powder, exchanging a glance with Durant.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Although defeated, receiving the acknowledgment from the Lord was still delightful.

"Let’s go, take a bath, we’ve been fighting for most of the day, let’s take a bath."

Luo De stepped forward to pull Gang Le up, "Tonight at Breath of Frost, let’s have a good drink."

"Alright!"

Gang Le’s eyes lit up, casually dusting the powder on his clothes,

"I’m not bathing, I’m going straight there first!"

"..."

Luo De speechlessly kicked Gang Le’s butt.

The men and women of this era are not much into bathing, especially in winter.

However, Luo De didn’t force Gang Le, moving to the adjacent archery training field.

Rein was instructing newcomers, and upon seeing Luo De approach, he immediately turned to salute.

"Good day, Lord."

Luo De nodded in response, smiling as he said, "Tonight, at Breath of Frost, call Alya and a few of your captains."

"Okay, Lord." Rein nodded in agreement.

"By the way."

Luo De waved, beckoning Rein closer, and asked softly:

"I want to make arrows and longbows that can conduct blazing energy, is it possible?"

"Ah?"

Rein was visibly stunned, fingers nervously rubbing,

"This..."

Clearly, Luo De’s sudden question had put him in a difficult spot.

"How would I know that..."

"No pressure, I know it’s tough, use your imagination."

Luo De patted Rein’s shoulder, "For example, what materials?"

"Materials..."

Rein thought deeply, helplessly rubbing the back of his head,

"You’re talking about something related to magic, it can only be magical beast materials... eh?"

Rein’s eyes lit up,

"The tendons and bones of that fire-breathing bear are still there!"

"And the bones of the two-legged flying dragon are still there, they can be used!"

"Good!"

Luo De was instantly delighted with the answer he wanted, pulling Rein close by the shoulder,

"I knew you could do it!"