Noxus Glory

Chapter 24 Advanced Warrior's Night Visit

Clang! Clang! Clang!

In the familiar courtyard, the shadows of swords flashed.

The light, continuous clanging of steel was like raindrops on banana leaves or pearls falling onto a jade plate, carrying an indescribable charm.

Stab it--!

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing scraping sound broke the cacophony of flashing blades in the courtyard.

Huo Jixing retreated rapidly from the shadow of the sword, and the surging air waves lifted his clothes and armor.

Bang!

Using his left foot as a fulcrum, Huo Jixing forcibly stopped his backward steps.

Holding the slender longsword upright in front of him, his eyes were fixed on Eric's wild face, and a fierce fighting spirit rose within him.

Squeak!Squeak!

With his greatsword dragging on the ground, Eric swayed his neck as he slowly walked over. His robust physique and fierce aura created a sense of oppression, like dark clouds pressing down on a city.

Whoosh—whoosh!

Huo Jixing took a deep breath, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest, and the surging hot blood flowed endlessly along his blood vessels.

His dark pupils had long since turned crimson, and wisps of golden-red flames extended from his palm, enveloping the blade.

Given his current robust physique, this is just normal consumption of vital energy and blood, and it will no longer affect his health.

boom!

Huo Jixing took a step, and the bluestone ground beneath his feet hummed. Terrifying power surged from his body, flowing through his feet, waist, shoulders, and finally through his arms.

【Vermilion Bird - Chaotic Dance】

The slender longsword danced, carrying scorching flames, turning into afterimages that spread across the courtyard like fiery clouds.

Phew! Phew! Phew!

At the same time, a sound like chirping could be heard.

It's the sound of a blade cutting through the air.

First a burst, then in a short while, they came in waves, like the chirping of thousands of birds.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

A moment later!

The birdsong faded away, replaced by the sound of swords clashing in a sudden downpour.

Inside the courtyard, the spreading fiery clouds were completely boiling, like molten lava, scorching the steel sword wind formed by the giant sword.

"open!"

Within the fiery clouds, a low roar exploded.

Eric took a step forward, his bulging muscles in his arms pushing open his armor, and he swung his greatsword with sudden speed.

Instantaneously.

The steel sword whistled through the air, carrying immense power, forcefully cleaving through the sky full of flames.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The fireworks gradually died down in the scorching air.

Huo Jixing, panting, looked at Eric who had come out, sheathed his slender longsword, and shook his head slightly.

Eric's hair and robes appeared scorched and rolled up, and his greatsword also bore burn marks, but overall, he did not appear to have suffered any serious damage.

"Your mastery of the power of fire is becoming increasingly proficient." Eric stepped forward, looking at Huo Jixing who was standing nearby, his eyes filled with undisguised surprise and admiration.

The progress is truly remarkable!

Compared to the terrifying battles in Freljord before, the raging flames, as fierce as boiling the sea, engulfed many raiders, frostfang wolves, and beast spirit apprentices with overwhelming force.

Huo Jixing is far from unleashing his extraordinary power.

However, his physical condition has improved significantly; his strength, speed, physique, and coordination are far superior to what they were a few days ago.

Like a clumsy giant bear that has sprouted wings, the change is obvious.

In addition, his progress in skill was astonishing; he began to strive to integrate the extraordinary with the skill.

The fury of the flames and the fine, rain-like glint of the blades—he was searching for a balance between the two.

Eric shook his head and thought to himself: No wonder he was favored by the Legion's advisor Wilson. In his opinion, Huo Jixing's talent was one in a million.

"Ha ha!"

Huo Jixing chuckled softly, casually wiping the sweat from his forehead: "Thank you for your praise!"

He was very satisfied with his training over the past period.

Not only did he rapidly improve his skills, but he also became increasingly adept at wielding the Southern Flame.

For example, the flames that were just covered by the blade were one of the results of his hard work day and night.

With his eyes lowered, Huo Jixing opened the data panel.

Name: Huo Jixing

[Essence: 5]

【Strength: 2.15】

[Physical Fitness: 2.23]

[Agility: 2.35]

【Spirit: 3.50】

[Skill: Advanced Warrior, Wilderness Survival]

[Talent: Vermilion Bird]

Under the influence of the Southern Flame, Huo Jixing's physical attributes continued to slowly improve, increasing even further than before.

In terms of skills, Huo Jixing adheres to his own philosophy.

Learn widely to gain knowledge, and specialize to achieve mastery!

He devoted almost all his time and energy to swordsmanship training, and with Eric as his sparring partner, his efforts finally paid off.

His skills have advanced from intermediate warrior level to advanced warrior level.

As for exploring the [Talent·Star Spirit·Vermilion Bird], his body is still too weak.

If the threshold is exceeded and forced use is attempted, it will have the same effect on the body as it did in Freljord.

Therefore, he could only barely maintain normal use of the Southern Fire, but even so, he benefited greatly during this period.

"Let's go get something to eat!"

Eric's voice brought Huo Jixing back to his senses. He looked at the departing figure and followed after him.

The restaurant was filled with delicious aromas.

A sumptuous spread of food was already laid out on the table, mostly meat dishes, accompanied by some vegetables and white bread, as well as a bowl of vegetable soup.

"Captain, Star!"

DeWitt and Moore, who had arrived earlier, stood up, looked at the two who entered, and said respectfully.

"You two are here again, freeloading again," Eric said with a smile, pointing at the two of them, but he didn't chase them away.

Huo Jixing waved his hand dismissively, gesturing for the two to sit down.

As his status and position rose, Huo Jixing increasingly felt the various benefits brought by imperial power; the food in front of him was just the tip of the iceberg.

He then pulled out a wooden chair, sat down at the dining table, and began to eat heartily.

"No, Xing, didn't you even tell me beforehand?"

When Eric saw that Hojixing had already started eating, his expression changed drastically. He quickly sat down, picked up the bowl in front of him, and began to gulp down the food.

DeWitt and Moore on the other side were not to be outdone, using both hands as if they were starving ghosts, frantically eating the food on the table.

Unfortunately, compared to Huo Jixing, they ate much slower.

With just a few bites, Huo Jixing devoured a white bread and a large amount of meat, swallowing it without chewing and continuing to eat.

In a short while, he finished most of the food in front of him, but his abdomen did not swell at all and remained flat.

Eric and his companions were already used to the horrifying scene before them.

At first, we had a friendly chat when we ate together, but when we turned around, we realized we were almost left with only leftovers.

So now I've developed the habit of not talking while eating, just to save my hungry stomach.

belch--!

Huo Jixing drank the soup in his bowl in one gulp, smacked his lips, and let out a burp.

The food in front of him had been completely eaten, while Eric and the others had only eaten less than half of it. The key point was that their portion of food was also small, only about a third of his.

Compared to other things, it does seem rather shocking.

The reason for this is that all the food that Huo Jixing eats is automatically burned by the Southern Fire, turning into pure energy that flows through the blood and into all parts of the body.

Eric and his companions, on the other hand, still need their stomachs to digest their food, making their digestion process significantly slower.

After eating and drinking to one's heart's content.

Huo Jixing said goodbye and left, going to the next room to close his eyes and rest, preparing for the afternoon's training.

Huo Jixing became increasingly convinced that hard work would be rewarded.

Unlike others, because of the data panel, he can see his progress at all times and taste the fruits of his hard work.

This incredibly real feeling made him unable to resist and he found it delightful.

Training continued in the afternoon.

Besides him and Eric, DeWitt and Moore would also watch and learn from the sidelines.

Not long ago, the brutal battle in Freljord made these elite Noxian scouts realize that the situation of the war had changed, and that they had to work even harder to survive.

Time flies.

As the hazy night enveloped the mountains, the camp gradually fell silent.

Huo Jixing dragged his slightly tired body back to the detached house, but his bright eyes were full of spirit.

After removing the armor and wiping the body clean,

Huo Jixing sat upright in front of the bedroom bed, wearing only a single layer of clothing.

Winter was still here, but with his current physique and the warmth brought by the Southern Fire, he didn't need to worry about the cold weather at all.

He reached out and drew the long sword from his side, a flash of cold light appearing in the bedroom.

The knife is about three feet and seven inches long, roughly half the height of a person.

The blade is long and slender like a seedling, with a cold, sharp gleam; the hilt has hammered flame patterns that extend and wrap around the blade.

A snow-white cloth wiped the blade, revealing a mirror-like surface that showed no signs of damage, perfectly reflecting Huo Jixing's handsome face.

This sharp longsword was a weapon he had crafted by a Noxian warsmith based on the Miao sword design from his past life, a feat that cost him considerable battle merits.

However, after the final product was completed, Huo Jixing felt it was all worthwhile.

Perhaps due to his exceptional talent, under Eric's guidance, he gradually grasped the essence of swordsmanship.

The use of the knife is characterized by its fierce speed, imposing presence, and powerful strength.

Furthermore, body movement is crucial, requiring long jumps and quick reflexes.

With physical abilities twice that of an average person, Huo Jixing quickly gained an advantage in using the knife after the initial adaptation.

Moreover, compared to the dexterity and precision of the longsword, he began to enjoy the unrestrained feeling of wielding the knife.

Ding!

Huo Jixing lightly flicked the blade, producing a pleasant sound.

He then placed the long sword on his knees, closed his eyes, and began to recall the sparring session during the day and Eric's teachings.

Even with the blessing of the Southern Flame, the gap between him and Eric was still very obvious, given his skills as a beginner advanced warrior.

Therefore, summarizing the evening after each practice session has become an essential task for him recently, and one of the reasons why his combat skills have improved rapidly.

dong dong!dong dong!dong dong!

Just as Huo Jixing was lost in thought, a sudden, urgent knocking broke the silence in the bedroom.

"Who is it?"

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