Amber Sword

"Ha!"

As this prompt appeared, Brand nearly dropped the Earth Sword in shock. How could Flash Sword conflict with Erune’s Military Swordsmanship? Military Swordsmanship is Basic Swordsmanship, only a skill that surpasses it could conflict, which means another, more advanced swordsmanship that encompasses the basic techniques.

It’s well known that Erune’s Military Swordsmanship was created by combining the Military Swordsmanship of the Cruz people and the swordsmanship of the Wind Elves. At that moment, Brand suddenly thought of a possibility that seemed incredible:

Flash Sword is a form of Basic Swordsmanship, and traces of it already exist within Erune’s Military Swordsmanship.

"Wait, Flash Sword is a sword skill, not just a technique?"

"You didn’t know?" Wind Queen Saint Ossor found it odd hearing his exclamation, "Flash Sword is indeed a sword skill. The Fog Elf’s Moonlit Sword is the same. You didn’t think it was a special technique like Wind Queen Nine Luminaries, did you?"

Damn it, Brand internally exclaimed. How was he supposed to know? This skill is an ancient skill, not common knowledge. Even in another world, he only heard of it. Who would casually flaunt ancient skills once learned?

"Does it matter?" Saint Ossor also realized the issue, her brows furrowing, suddenly aware of her overly optimistic attitude towards Brand. Basic swordsmanship differs from special sword skills; prodigies like those mastering Wind Queen Nine Luminaries can grasp the basics in a short time.

But Flash Sword is different. Basic Swordsmanship is a sword skill, requiring decades of hard training to achieve mastery. Thinking one could master it instantly is a mere fantasy.

Yet, the issue is, Brand seems to have no choice.

"Mr. Brand, Flash Sword is, after all, the Ancestor King’s swordsmanship. In the thousand-year history of the Flame Temple, no one aside from the King of Flames has truly mastered it. There’s no need to force yourself," Stephen saw Brand’s expression change, thinking he might retreat, quickly offering encouragement: "It’s better to let Master Gallock be prepared. We should make a final push; even closing one teleportation gate would be beneficial."

But before he finished speaking, Stephen saw Brand had already swung his sword forward, disappearing with Antitina as part of the attack move.

Stephen immediately realized what had happened.

He could hardly believe his eyes; within an instant, he had missed the most crucial scene. He only saw Brand had already raised his sword, and with a swift strike, a large Hellhound’s head flew high.

But the Hellhound had been some distance away just a moment ago.

This is impossible.

Stephen himself could wield Flash Sword, though only mastering its basics. As part of this sword skill, he could bypass spatial limits over very short distances with his sword blade. In fact, most Templars used this move, though usually in the final segment of a strike.

Others perceived it as if Flame Temple Knights attacked slightly faster than peers at the same level.

But compared to Brand’s display, he only felt like putting his head into a wall.

He repeatedly confirmed that he had merely exchanged a few words with the opponent only seconds ago—seconds—Stephen wished he could smack himself to awaken from this dream.

But someone was even more shocked.

"Brand, what are you doing!" Wind Queen unexpectedly screamed, forgetting her composure.

"Testing the sword," Brand replied, looking up matter-of-factly. He had advanced five meters with the previous slash, about three hundred meters from the teleportation gate—in the distance, the gathering little demons resembled a swarm of ants.

Indeed, for most people, Basic Swordsmanship and Special Swordsmanship differ greatly. But for him, there was no practical difference; it was merely a matter of experience spent.

Brand tested a slash; the prior move consumed little stamina but drained some mana. It seemed ancient swordsmanship universally required certain mana support, though Flash Sword needed far less mana than Wind Queen Nine Luminaries. Comparatively, perhaps only a tenth as much.

Given the latter is authentically a form of Magic Swordsmanship.

But whether Basic Swordsmanship and Special Swordsmanship differ for him, there indeed was. The difference was not only apparent to him but also immediately recognized by Wind Queen Saint Ossor:

"What was that shadow left behind in the last moment?" Wind Queen asked excitedly, "That wasn’t a mere illusion."

At this instant, Brand was also exhilarated, as the previous slash confirmed his long-held suspicion. It’s known that in Amber Sword, Basic Swordsmanship can enhance Special Sword Skills.

Then, could Flash Sword as Basic Swordsmanship enhance Wind Queen Nine Luminaries?

He quickly received the answer.

Tightly holding Antitina, he advanced with a drawn sword. His form repeatedly vanished and reappeared, each disappearance carrying him forward—a distance of twenty meters, fifty meters, a hundred meters. With every Flash, the battlefield saw another Brand shadow attacking surrounding enemies.

The two historical ascendant swordsmanships ultimately perfectly merged at this moment.

"Expect my good news!" Brand roared in the battlefield’s center. His figure leapt skyward, a continuous streak of shadows swiftly crossing the swarm of little demons.

The entire battlefield nearly witnessed such a scene—

The young lord suddenly accelerated; the monsters from Jogen Digan soon realized they couldn’t stop him at all. Instead, their attacks consistently missed, hitting one of his residual shadows.

But the problem is, those weren’t genuine shadows.

The little demons looked on in stunned amazement as each shadow on the battlefield began doing the same move, raising their swords, then slashing forward with all their might.

Puncture Strike.

A colossal Sword Pressure instantly pierced through a range exceeding thirty meters, clearing all obstacles, be it the little demons or the Hellhounds. The terrifying storm shredded them into pieces.

The path Brand traversed resembled a storm’s passage, leaving utter devastation.

In merely an instant, a path had already opened.

...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation tickets, monthly tickets; your support fuels my greatest motivation.)