Noxus Glory

Chapter 23 Swords and Blades, A Path of Choice!

The sun rises and hangs in the sky.

The dappled sunlight fell, dispelling the biting chill of winter.

Behind the three-story building, there is a spacious courtyard, which is not large in area and is only about three zhang (approximately 10 meters) apart.

The hard, flat ground was paved with large bluestones, and there were many iron and wood mixed stakes standing around it, as well as weapon racks placed close to the wall, on which were placed various types of steel weapons.

Skilled individuals are naturally adept at using all sorts of weapons.

Especially for legion warriors, their mastery of swords, axes, spears, bows, and arrows is beyond question, if not superb.

Huo Jixing and Eric stood facing each other, about ten feet apart.

DeWitt, who came with a learning mindset, followed them to the edge of the courtyard. His deep-set, brown eyes darted around, and he looked at the two of them with a curious expression.

One was a newly awakened superhuman, and the other was a centurion whom he admired and worshipped.

From a distance, the two men appear to be of very different sizes.

Eric resembled a ferocious tiger, standing about seven feet tall, tall and strong.

Huo Jixing was less than six feet tall, significantly shorter and much thinner.

call!

Huo Jixing took a deep breath, straightened his posture, and gripped the standard longsword he had just taken from the weapon rack.

The sparring session with Eric was an unexpected bonus from this meeting.

This is a good opportunity to test the progress I've made during this period.

Quickly adjusting his mindset, Huo Jixing's eyes narrowed, and crimson light surged within his pupils as he focused on Eric.

"Blade of Conquest, let me see just how skilled you are!"

Before his grand ambitions could even begin, Huo Jixing suddenly felt an immense sense of oppression as he met Eric's eyes.

This is far beyond what the Snow Boar, Frostfang Wolf, or even the Beast Spirit Apprentice can compare to.

Eric held the greatsword with one hand with ease, a seemingly casual posture that conveyed a persistent and deadly sense of threat.

Chi!

The sword blade sliced ​​through the air, leaving a white mark.

Huo Jixing suppressed his inner turmoil, took several quick steps, and moved forward, using his longsword against the greatsword, which would give him a certain advantage at close range.

Unfortunately, the idea was excellent, but the gap between the two was too large.

Chi!

The giant sword slashed down with the force of a mountain collapsing, compressing and solidifying the air, instantly restricting Huo Jixing's direction of advance.

The next instant!

Clang!

The sound of blades clashing rang out, and the long, narrow standard-issue sword fell to the ground, then bounced up gently, as if telling a story.

One strike!

Sword falls!

"The intention is too obvious, continue!"

A cold voice came from behind him. Huo Jixing walked over, picked up the longsword, straightened his posture, looked at the relaxed Eric, and launched another attack.

Clang!

The longsword fell to the ground.

"Your strength is decent, but your reaction time is too slow. Keep going!"

Clang!

The longsword fell to the ground.

"The reaction was okay this time, but still too slow. Keep going!"

Clang!

The longsword fell to the ground.

"That's good! Focus! Keep going!"

Clang!

Despite repeated failures, Huo Jixing remained undeterred, repeatedly swinging his standard longsword at Eric.

During these frequent sparring sessions, he vaguely sensed Eric's physical attributes.

Whether it's strength, physique, or agility, they should surpass him by at least three points. In addition, with the skill level of the Blade of Conquest, Eric can easily knock down the sword with a single blow every time.

continue!

Huo Jixing grinned, sweating profusely as he launched another attack!

After dozens of practice sessions.

Huo Jixing gradually went from being defeated in one move to being defeated in two moves, and occasionally he would persist until the third move.

This is thanks to Eric's guidance and corrections after each practice session.

After yet another defeat.

Eric stood still, frowning slightly, and looked at the standard longsword in Huo Jixing's hand. He said, "You don't seem to be very suited to using longswords, or rather, they don't quite match the fire power you possess."

Although Huo Jixing did not use the power of the Southern Flame, Eric could easily see it with his own skill and level.

Huo Jixing's attack was a prelude to the flames, waiting for the moment to unleash their fury.

"A longsword isn't really suitable for you!?"

Huo Jixing stopped, took a deep breath, and looked down at the standard longsword in his hand, a look of doubt on his face.

"Then what should I use?"

"The longsword is too light and doesn't quite mesh with your fire power."

Eric recalled the life-or-death battle in the snowy Freljord not long ago, where the raging fire seemed to offer no advantage over Hojira's swordsmanship.

After a moment's thought, Eric's gaze fell on the weapon rack not far away, and he answered.

"knife!"

In the many brutal wars that Eric experienced, the applicability of knives and swords overlapped and differed to some extent.

A knife has one edge, while a sword has two edges.

The knife is thick and heavy, while the sword is thin and light.

A knife can be used to cut, slice, slice, and chop; a sword can be used to cut, slice, and stab.

When wearing armor, and in close combat, the knife is more effective than the sword.

The sharpness of a knife lies in its ability to cut.

One slash is equivalent to many thrusts.

During the recent sparring session, Eric observed Huo Jixing's sword movements and realized that he had not received any formal instruction or systematic training.

Unlike knives, which require simple movements and do not require years of arduous training, knives can exert terrifying power with just enough strength.

Once the sword strikes, the blade moves like fire, and each swing accumulates power.

Finally, it burst forth like a raging fire, transforming into a prairie fire.

A sword strike can achieve a similar effect, but in battlefield combat, it is far faster than swinging a knife.

Of course, heavy weapons might be more effective.

However, Huo Jixing's physique limited his ability to use heavy weapons, and even if he could wield them, they were far less effective than a knife.

The above are just his suggestions; whether or not to listen depends on Huo Jixing himself.

"A knife?" Huo Jixing looked down at the standard longsword in his hand, lost in thought.

To put it bluntly, it's very difficult to master swordsmanship without the guidance of a renowned master and rigorous training from a young age.

The knife is different; it has a single, thick blade, and can be quite lethal when swung casually in the hand.

Even if you study it seriously, it takes much less time than swordsmanship.

Long weapons and heavy weapons such as spears, halberds, lances, and lances are suitable for formation combat.

It's not very suitable for solo combat.

As for the Grandmaster realm?

Eric's words implied that the Grandmaster realm was too far away, and perhaps he would never reach it in this lifetime. He should calm down and hone his skills.

"Give it a try?!"

Huo Jixing walked to the weapon rack, put the standard longsword back on, and picked up a heavy, single-edged longsword.

The blade was over three feet long, and the handle was about one foot and two inches long. The sharp blade reflected a cold light, illuminating the handsome face.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Huo Jixing casually swung his knife, the blade cutting through the air with a series of whistling sounds.

He then walked up to Eric with the knife and continued sparring.

At first, because Huo Jixing was not very familiar with the longsword, the effect was not very good.

But as time went by, he gradually got used to the longsword, and the effect of his training suddenly improved. He no longer had to worry about the effectiveness of his moves and could just swing them around randomly.

Slash, slice, dodge, leap.

Huo Jixing seemed like a different person; his body moved with the blade, his aura fierce, clearly different from when he was wielding the sword.

Clang!

The clash of swords and blades stirred up ripples in the air.

Huo Jixing retreated four steps, panting heavily, his arm holding the knife trembling, but the long knife did not fall.

"Not bad!" Eric put down his greatsword, his body not sweating at all, looking very relaxed.

"It seems you have a better talent for swordsmanship than swordsmanship."

"Can we order custom weapons at the camp?" Huo Jixing's chest heaved as he swung the longsword, finding it somewhat awkward to wield.

"Sure, but you'll need to register at the quartermaster's office." Eric walked over, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Recently, a lot of high-quality ore from Digwo Fort has been delivered to the camp. You can go there soon, select some, and forge weapons that suit you."

"Thank you!" Huo Jixing nodded gently and expressed his gratitude.

This meeting was very fruitful; I not only learned about the skill system, but also discovered some extraordinary knowledge about runes and magic.

Eric didn't hold back either, personally teaching the students in addition to sparring with them.

Huo Jixing silently accepted this kindness in his heart.

There's also the Legion advisor Wilson; although the promised extraordinary knowledge hasn't been delivered yet, his guidance is still very important.

Eric then invited Hojixing to dinner, and the two had a pleasant conversation, agreeing to continue sparring later.

This is not just polite talk.

Hojixing needs to improve his skills, while Eric himself longs for battles with superhumans.

This can be seen from previous scout missions.

If you go deeper into Freljord to carry out missions, you may frequently encounter extraordinary individuals.

Those extraordinary individuals belonging to the Winter's Claw tribe will not be polite and chat with you.

Once you encounter them, it will only be a life-or-death struggle!

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(End of this chapter)