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

Luo Xia's mind was highly focused, and through repeated trial and error, his movements became increasingly fluid.

His hammer-swinging motion was no longer simply relying on brute force, but rather engaging the power of his waist, legs, and even his entire body!

This makes each of Rorschach's hammer strikes feel like a perfect sword strike, with concentrated power that strikes the metal precisely at every point!

"clang!"

Another hammer fell.

But this time, what came through was a crisp, clear buzzing sound.

A strange sensation emanated from the forging hammer, traveled up Rorschach's arm, and instantly spread throughout his body.

Upon seeing this, Luo Xia abruptly stopped what he was doing and slowly closed his eyes. He suddenly felt as if the life force within him had come back to life.

The originally scattered streams have now completely converged into a rushing river!

Even now, under Rorschach's will, he could freely direct it into any part of his body!

This is... exquisite craftsmanship!

Chapter 48 The Western Sword Immortal's Guidance! (Please read on, please vote, thank you meow!!!)

"It really worked!"

Luo Xia slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

He put down the forging hammer in his hand, picked up the Storm Greatsword beside him, and then thrust it forward.

"laugh!"

A sharp whistling sound rang out.

In front of the Storm Greatsword's tip, the air was instantly compressed, forming a visible white trail that lingered for a long time.

"I see, this is what it means to be a master of subtle skill..."

Luo Xia put down the Storm Greatsword in his hand, a smile appearing on his lips. Then he took a very slow step.

But the next moment, his figure seemed to shrink to an inch, moving and shifting among the pile of metal.

"To be fast when you want to be fast, slow when you want to be slow, strong when you want to be strong, and weak when you want to be weak—this is the ultimate mastery of one's own power."

[Ding ding ding! Special mission completed: The Regent's Test (Part Two)!]

[Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Great Regent's test in just three days through your hard work and dedication! This has even surprised the Great Regent.]

"Well done, lad. It seems you do have the potential to become my rival. In that case, I'll keep my promise." The great Regent waved his hand, taking the black letter of recommendation from Evelynn's hand, and said, "Study hard, lad. I'll be waiting for the day you challenge me. The Regent's throne is only for the strong!"

[Quest Rewards: Robert Guilliman's Favorability +5, Free Attribute Points +0.3, Recommendation Letter for Sword Training from the Western Sword Immortal!]

"Thirteenth Master! You truly keep your word!"

Luo Xia looked at the rewards on the system panel and felt a surge of excitement. As for the gossip about the Thirteenth Master, he selectively ignored it.

A real man will only be attracted to the swordsmanship training of the Western Sword Immortal.

As for when Thirteenth Prince and Evelyn will get married and whether Luo Xia will attend their wedding, he doesn't really care.

"Constitution +0.3!"

Without hesitation, Luo Xia immediately added all 0.3 of his newly acquired free attribute points to his physique.

[Body quality 36.4 37.4!]

As the cycle of life continues, Rorschach has officially broken through the seventy-level barrier!

That's powerful!

Luo Xia stretched his body, feeling the power, and then turned his gaze to the black recommendation letter in the system space that emitted a faint golden light.

That's the biggest takeaway!

[Recommendation Letter for Swordsmanship Training from west Jianxian]

【Origin: Terra Palace】

[Quality: Gold]

[Introduction: Written by the great Regent of Terra, Robert Guilliman, this recommends that you receive the swordsmanship of one of the greatest swordsmen in the history of the Imperium of Man, the creator of the Black Templar, the first Imperial Champion, and the greatest swordsman below the Primarch! This is the supreme honor that countless swordsmen dream of!]

[Effect: After use, you will enter a special mental space and receive Sigismund's swordsmanship inheritance.]

"It's actually a gold-quality item!"

Luo Xia's heart pounded as he read the system's introduction.

Rorschach had no doubt that once he accepted Sigismund's legacy, his swordsmanship would undergo a radical transformation!

"Use a letter of recommendation!"

Luo Xia made his choice without hesitation; now was the time to act!

next moment.

The scene before Luo Xia's eyes changed instantly. The original 'Emperor's Dark Room' completely disappeared, replaced by an endless starry sky.

In the center of the starry sky, on a throne made of countless bones, sat a majestic figure clad in black power armor.

He wore an imperial crown and had a huge black sword stuck in his back. Even though he was just sitting there quietly, he exuded a sharp sword intent.

That is Sigismund!

'I have to be good, this spectacle, this aura, it's simply unbeatable!'

Luo Xia looked at the scene before him and was secretly amazed.

This is no sword immortal, this is clearly an unparalleled sword god!

Just as Rorschach was sizing up the other party, Sigismund on the throne slowly opened his eyes.

"You've arrived."

"I am coming."

“You shouldn’t have come. Guilliman raved about you, saying you’re a one-in-a-million swordsmanship prodigy and that he wanted me to teach you a lesson.”

"But now it seems that you are just a fledgling who hasn't even held a sword properly yet."

Sigismund's gaze fell on Rorschach, and he slowly shook his head. Without further ado, he gave the order:

"Since you're here, then demonstrate all the sword techniques you've learned."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia also took a deep breath.

Although he was looked down upon, it was normal, after all, his swordsmanship was really too shallow.

Luo Xia slowly stepped forward and unleashed his mastery of the subtle techniques "Wind-Breaking Sword Technique" and "Flowing Water Step" without holding back.

Rorschach moved like water, traversing the starry sky. His Storm Greatsword was like a whirlwind, each strike carrying the sharpness to tear through the air.

It can be said that Rorschach's current level of skill is enough to make any newcomer to the realm of extraordinary knights feel ashamed.

But when Rorschach finished his demonstration, Sigismund shook his head, his tone revealing an undisguised disappointment.

"Fancy and superficial."

"Your footwork only captures the form, not the essence."

"The essence of flowing water lies in avoiding the strong and attacking the weak, using softness to overcome hardness, rather than simply dodging!"

"Your swordsmanship is riddled with flaws. The speed at which you cut through the wind lies in the ultimate concentration of power, aiming for a single, fatal blow, rather than pursuing speed and neglecting the fundamentals of power."

Sigismund's every word was like a sharp sword, piercing Rorschach's heart and causing him to break out in a cold sweat.

Well, this has turned out differently.

These were originally words of instruction that Rorschach gave to the Extreme Squad, but now Sigismund has returned them verbatim.

"A sword is a weapon of killing, but I see no killing intent in your sword."

Sigismund slowly stood up, his nearly three-meter height seemingly obscuring the entire starry sky.

At this moment, the opponent slowly drew the black sword from behind him and then lightly slashed at the void.

"Look closely, this is a real sword!"

In an instant, a black sword light, condensed to its extreme, slashed out from the black sword in his hand.

This sword light appeared slow, but it seemed to transcend the distance of time and space, instantly appearing outside the starry sky and silently splitting a burning star in two.

what?

Luo Xia stared blankly at the scene, his mind completely blank.

Isn't this right, buddy?

Is the Emperor Champion really that strong?

Is this... the strength of the number one person below the Primarch?

Are you kidding me?!

"Swordsmanship requires gradual understanding. Come see me again when you have gained some insight."

Sigismund's words carried from afar, but Rorschach could not hear them.

When Luo Xia's consciousness returned to reality, he was still immersed in the earth-shattering sword strike he had just witnessed, unable to extricate himself from it for a long time.

"So the god of Holy Terra is a god of mythology!"

Chapter 49 The Competition Begins (Please read on, please vote, thank you meow!!!)

This week's day off at the War College was more lively than any other day.

The giant fighting arena in the center of the academy's knight training ground, which could hold thousands of people, was already packed with people and filled with a great deal of noise.

At this moment, all the freshmen of this year have gathered here to participate in this GPA competition, which will determine their quality of life for the next three months and even their entire college career.

"It's another year of the Cavaliers' performance in the Finals. I wonder if any of the freshmen will be any standout talents..."

"Haha, looking at these new students, I feel like I've gotten a few years younger."

"By the way, Dean, there's been an update on the matter with Soloren..."