He promised to become a knight, but what the heck is Astartes?

Even as far as Rorschach knew, the core heritage of the Frost family was nothing more than a refined-grade breathing technique, and only baron heirs could learn it, which showed how precious it was.

Therefore, Rorschach and Cliff were not related, yet the other party directly gave him a high-quality breathing technique. This investment was quite significant!

"Teacher, this is too precious."

"Just take it!"

Cliff's tone left no room for argument, and seeing that Rorschach didn't move, he continued:

“I, Cliff, didn’t invest in you, Rorschach, for nothing. In the freshman competition three months from now, I want you to win first place! Otherwise, you can return the full amount of gold pounds to me!”

Upon hearing this, Rorschach laughed; Cliff, that old wolf, was indeed straightforward.

Is that all there is to it? Just first place in a freshman competition, and Rorschach took it!

"Since the teacher says so, then the student will accept it without hesitation."

Rorschach didn't refuse any longer, picked up the "Fire Serpent Breathing Technique," and solemnly put it into his pocket.

Just then, the familiar intelligent system in my mind suddenly spoke up:

[Ding ding ding! Hidden quest discovered: The Emperor's grace must not be dishonored by heretics!]

[Mission Introduction: By the great Emperor Hook! This fallen space wolf actually dares to try and fob you off with a mere excellent-grade trash breathing technique? This is the greatest insult to a loyal subject like you, absolutely loyal to the great Emperor!]

[For this, the great Emperor was enraged! His face flushed red, he directly ordered Vulcan, the Primarch of the Salamanders, to forge an unparalleled magic for you overnight!]

[Mission Objective: Prove to these mortals blinded by Khorne what true genius is! Win first place in the freshman competition three months later! Crush the hooks of these Khorne followers! Let them know what it means to be the Chosen One!]

[Mission Rewards: Legendary Breathing Technique "The Undying Forge", 1000 Imperial Honor Points, +0.5 Free Attribute Points!]

Upon seeing this, Rorschach's pupils also contracted sharply.

At that moment, only two words were in his mind!

Loyalty! It's all about loyalty!

The Emperor is awesome!!!

From now on, if anyone dares to say a bad word about the Great Emperor, Luo Xia will fight him to the death!

A legendary breathing technique!

As far as Rorschach knew, the number of known legendary breathing techniques in the entire Holy Empire could be counted on one hand.

They are all tightly controlled by the five major religions and the royal family!

If you want to get it, the only way is to climb to the top step by step!

but now……

The great emperor's grace has arrived!

This is a gift from a great emperor to his loyal people!

Now let those who were not loyal to the emperor regret it!

"Even for the sake of the great emperor, I'm determined to take first place this time!"

Rorschach screamed inwardly, wishing he were in Terra!

Otherwise, Luo Xia would be absolutely loyal! He would serve the Emperor in his old age!!!

……

After leaving the office, Luo Xia couldn't wait to return to dormitory 2341.

At this moment, Anthony and Aaron are still having dinner in the cafeteria.

But Luo Xia couldn't wait any longer. He went straight back to his room and locked the door.

"Let me see the power of this 'Fire Serpent Breathing Technique' now."

After all, the system's task rewards can only be completed during the freshman competition three months later.

Rorschach still needs to use this book, "The Fire Serpent Breathing Method," as a transition for now.

Rorschach also directly opened the animal skin book, relying on his high mental attribute of 2.2.

Luo Xia memorized the operating route of the "Fire Serpent Breathing Technique" after only one use.

"Let's begin."

Rorschach's eyes were incredibly bright. He then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and focused his entire consciousness into the life-giving spark in his heart.

Three short breaths followed by one long breath: inhale as if swallowing fire, exhale as if spitting out smoke.

Following the rhythm of the "Fire Serpent Breathing Technique," Rorschach changed his original breathing frequency.

boom!

next moment.

The life force that was originally flowing gently in Luo Xia's meridians suddenly boiled up as if a spoonful of hot oil had been poured on it!

As the breathing technique continued to operate, gradually, an illusory fire serpent took shape in Luo Xia's meridians, and began to greedily devour the free energy from the outside world, transforming it into a purer life force.

Eleventh loop... Twelfth loop...

As Luo Xia continued his cultivation, time slowly passed.

……

Night falls.

When Rorschach opened his eyes again, a glint of fire flickered in them.

As Luo Xia exhaled a long breath, a faint, scorching spark remained in the air.

"Thirty layers of life cycle."

Luo Xia clenched his fist, feeling the immense power surging within him, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

[Attributes: Strength 2.2, Constitution 2.5, Agility 2.2, Spirit 2.2]

The improvement brought about by practicing the breathing technique was directly presented to Luo Xia, with a total attribute increase of 0.6 points!

Although this was partly due to Rorschach's first time practicing breathing techniques, which was also the biggest reason for his improvement.

Even so, he rushed from the twelfth floor to the thirtieth floor in half a day!

If word got out about this speed, it would definitely shock countless knights!

Meanwhile, two figures were hidden in the darkness on a large tree outside Luo Xia's dormitory building.

Did you feel it just now?

Gwen's long, beautiful legs were planted on the tree branch, her pale purple eyes filled with shock.

"It's a knight using the Fire Serpent Breathing Technique... fluctuations of nearly thirty layers of circulating life magnetic field."

Cliff stood beside Gwen, his voice low. They had simply wanted to know how Rorschach would progress in his first attempt at breathing techniques.

But I never expected it to turn out like this!

Cliff struggled to suppress the turmoil within him, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I just taught him the breathing technique this afternoon, and this kid has already broken through nearly twenty layers of life circulation in half a day!"

"This is really..."

“Cliff, you’ve really struck gold this time.” Gwen also took a deep breath, her ample bosom heaving. “I think this kid’s true talent is definitely purple!”

If Gwen's words about the purple vitality talent were to spread, it would surely cause noble lords to throng to Rorschach's door, begging him to marry their daughters.

After all, there are probably no more than a handful of people with such talent in the entire Byron County!

“This matter must be kept secret.” Cliff’s eyes were incredibly sharp, his voice filled with murderous intent, like an old wolf howling to protect its cubs.

"Before Rorschach grows up, anyone who wants to touch him will have to step over my body, Greymane Cliff!"

Chapter 23 Night Owl Market (Please continue reading!!!)

Time flies, and the weekend is here in the blink of an eye.

War Knight Academy operates on a three-day work week followed by a two-day rest week.

So after three days of classes, Rorschach and his attendant trainees also enjoyed a two-day weekend holiday.

During these two weekend days off, students are free to enter and leave the academy. Because of this, these two days are often the opportunity for some attendant students to overtake others.

After all, during the squire training phase, the War Knight Academy provides no resources other than food and lodging.

Whether you can achieve a good ranking in the freshman competition three months later and enter the elite class depends on your talent and financial resources.

……

Early morning, the streets of Adelaide were swept by a biting wind.

Rorschach, wearing a thick black trench coat and a wide-brimmed hat, walked down the deserted street.

Behind him, Anthony was obediently following by, looking exactly like a dutiful follower.

Since that day when he was instantly defeated in the ring, Anthony has finally come to his senses.

Anthony realized that even with the financial resources and support of his family, he could not possibly surpass Rorschach's unreasonable talent.

As Anthony watched Luo Xia's retreating figure, he couldn't help but think of the scene from just a day earlier.

That night, they were sleeping soundly when they suddenly felt the whole room was unbearably hot, like a giant steamer.

When Anthony and his friends stepped out of the room, they were immediately confronted with a scene that was enough to shatter their worldview!

Rorschach's neck was actually in a tug-of-war with a fire snake!

At that moment, Anthony, who knew the reason for this scene, was deeply shocked.

To become an extraordinary knight, the first step is to sense your own life force and begin the life cycle!

Once the life cycle has completed about ten cycles and one's overall physical condition has improved, one can begin to formally practice the 'Knight Breathing Technique'!

Because the Knight's Breathing Technique is not something you should learn as early as possible. If your physical fitness and willpower are not strong enough, forcibly learning the breathing technique can damage your body at best, and at worst you can be devoured by the 'spirit' residing in the breathing technique!

Of course, this specifically refers to breathing techniques at the advanced level or above; rudimentary breathing techniques often lack 'spirit'.

Subduing the 'spirit' in the breathing technique is the most important step to becoming an extraordinary knight!