Overall Level 2Lv Passive: Slash Damage

"Learned 'Quick Slash,' consuming 3 Skill Points."

Buzz—

"Intermediate Class 'Sword Saint' successfully acquired!"

Tang Zheng looked at the information on his Attribute Panel, a hint of surprise and understanding appearing on his face. "As expected, in the New World, where the method of acquiring Classes differs from the game, I can do it too."

However!

Tang Zheng lowered his head, his gaze flickering.

Could he acquire a Class directly, without an option asking whether he wanted to take the Class?

The conditions for acquiring combat-related Classes that he currently knew could be divided into two methods:

① Touch the weapons and equipment associated with a Class to acquire that Class.

Advantages: Basic Classes were relatively easy to acquire.

Disadvantages: Intermediate and High-Tier Classes were relatively difficult to acquire.

② Learn Skills by consuming Skill Points, then indirectly acquire the corresponding Class.

Advantages: There was plenty of room for maneuver. As long as he had a target and Skill Points, he could completely acquire a Class by having the other party use Skills.

Disadvantages: He would automatically acquire the Class after learning the Skill, with no option to refuse, so he needed to be cautious.

Tang Zheng considered the pros and cons of the two methods of acquiring Classes. Compared to the second method, since he possessed the general Class "Genius," the first method was no longer very useful.

He looked at the Attribute Panel again.

After acquiring "Sword Saint," his Overall Level had risen to 2Lv, and he had gained another 3 Skill Points.

"With this speed of leveling, it's no wonder there were players in the game who directly acquired 100 Classes."

Tang Zheng let out a quiet sigh.

Simply acquiring different Classes could raise his level. Even someone as steady by nature as Tang Zheng couldn't help having that thought flash through his mind.

"The situation of gaining 3 Skill Points with each level increase hasn't changed."

"If that's the case, then theoretically, I can obtain up to 300 Skill Points. If I lose levels after dying and then level up again, will I be able to repeatedly gain Skill Points?"

The thought suddenly flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.

In the "Overlord" game, this was naturally impossible. However, in this New World, Tang Zheng didn't know whether he could exploit such a bug.

He shook his head.

He temporarily suppressed the thought. It wasn't something he should be considering at present.

While the information on the panel had yet to disappear, Tang Zheng used 2 more Skill Points to learn "Instant Reflection" and "Fourfold Slash of Light"!

Tang Zheng planned to temporarily keep the remaining Skill Point in reserve, in case of emergencies.

At this moment.

His Attribute Panel had undergone an entirely new change.

[Status Table]

Player: Tang Zheng

Karma Value: 0 [Neutral]

HP: 23 (1.7%) MP: 13 (1%)

Physical Attack: 23 (1.7%)

Physical Defense: 13 (1%)

Agility: 23 (1.7%)

Magic Attack: 13 (1%)

Magic Defense: 13 (1%)

General Resistance: 0 (0%)

Specialty: 0 (0%)

Total: 9.1%

...

[Ability Table]

Talent: [Player]

Overall Level: 2Lv

Experience Bar: 0/100

Class:

Basic Class: Genius 1LV (Warrior)

Intermediate Class: Sword Saint 1Lv

Skill Points: 1

Passive Skills: Item Box, Slash Damage (1%)

Active Skills:

Warrior—Instant Reflection, Fourfold Slash of Light, Quick Slash

Tang Zheng quickly scanned the information on the Attribute Panel.

Class: "Sword Saint"

Level: Intermediate Class

Description: When using slashing weapons such as knives, swords, axes, and claws, Slash Damage increased. Each level increased it by 1%, up to a maximum of 10%.

(Note: Each level increased the three attributes—HP, Physical Attack, and Agility—by 10 points.)

Skill: "Instant Reflection"

Cost: None

Description: After attacking, forcibly returned the body to its previous attacking stance.

Skill: "Fourfold Slash of Light"

Cost: None

Description: Simultaneously launched four Slash Strikes. Attack power had a chance to be dispersed, and hit rate was reduced.

Skill: "Quick Slash"

Cost: None

Description: Job Skills—Quickly launched a Slash Strike forward, dealing 110% Physical Damage (10-second cooldown).

"It only increases HP, Physical Attack, and Agility? As expected, different Classes increase different types of attributes. Moreover, an Intermediate Class provides only 10 points of attribute bonuses. A Basic Class probably provides even less."

"Fortunately, I have 'Genius,' which eliminates the need for a Basic Class."

"However, an Intermediate Class actually provides a passive skill?" Tang Zheng looked at the additional passive effect under "Passive Skills."

A maximum of 10% Slash Damage!

How should he put it... It was average.

Tang Zheng pondered slightly. "The most surprising thing is actually the Skills. The difference between New World Martial Arts and Job Skills is this obvious."

"Quick Slash" had clearly defined damage and a cooldown.

But "Instant Reflection" and "Fourfold Slash of Light" had none of that information, only basic descriptions.

"No wonder Ainz Ooal Gown valued Martial Arts so much. They're completely different from the Warrior Skills in the 'Overlord' game."

Tang Zheng thought about it with some speechlessness.

In the "YGGDRASIL" game, Warrior Skills were somewhat different from the magic system.

Most of the magic cast by Magic Casters had no cooldown. They only needed to consume mana, which was why people said, "MP is the true lifeline of a Magic Caster."

Of course, high-tier magic and Skills also had cooldowns and requirements.

Warrior-type Skills didn't consume mana, so they had cooldowns. Some special Skills even required a certain amount of MP or had other restrictions.

The Martial Arts of the New World consumed "Focus," but Tang Zheng's Attribute Panel didn't display any value for Focus. He would probably have to research that himself.

Rustle, rustle!

Rustle, rustle!

The people seated in the audience suddenly stood up one after another. The abrupt movement left Tang Zheng stunned.

Immediately afterward.

Tang Zheng sensed several figures seated beside him in the audience looking at him in surprise as he remained in his seat.

"Ahem."

Tang Zheng lightly cleared his throat and stood up expressionlessly with everyone else.

Although he didn't understand what was happening, it couldn't hurt to do the same thing as everyone else.

Perhaps because he had stood up too forcefully, Tang Zheng's body instinctively pitched forward and began to fall.

Tang Zheng hurriedly reached out and grabbed the shoulder of the spectator in front of him, finally managing to steady himself.

The person sitting in front of Tang Zheng.

Was a middle-aged man with brown hair. His full beard gave him a fierce appearance. Being suddenly grabbed by the shoulder, especially with such obvious force, made him feel that the other party had done it deliberately.

"What is it? Do you have a problem, kid?" The brown-haired man looked displeased, clenching his fist as he turned toward Tang Zheng.

"Uh, I was careless just now."

An apologetic expression appeared on Tang Zheng's face as he withdrew his hand.

"Hmph!" The brown-haired man glared fiercely at Tang Zheng, as if trying to memorize his appearance. He looked like he intended to cause trouble for him later.

Tang Zheng's brows furrowed slightly.

Given his current situation, he naturally disliked trouble approaching him and followed the principle of keeping a low profile.

The reason he had been a little unsteady just now was that Tang Zheng had discovered his strength had increased considerably, leaving him somewhat unaccustomed to it.

But it had lasted only an instant.

Tang Zheng lightly clenched his fist, feeling the greater power within it. "The increase in my basic attributes is reflected in my body immediately. Even though they increased suddenly, it feels as if I've trained for a long time."

He raised his head.

Tang Zheng's gaze passed over the heads of the crowd and looked toward the arena below.

While he had been checking his Attribute Panel, Gazef and Brain had already left the arena.

The reason everyone had stood was that the nobles and members of the royal family in the original tower's stands had left first. As ordinary citizens, they naturally had to show respect.

After understanding the reason,

Tang Zheng simply stood with the people around him. This wasn't the time to stand out.

At least the nobles weren't making speeches or anything.

Tang Zheng glanced at the round tower's stands again, feeling slightly disappointed.

He had originally thought he would be able to see the Golden Princess, but with the obstruction of the round tower's stands, he couldn't see anything at all.

They stood like that.

For a full half-hour.

Tang Zheng's lips twitched slightly as he took a deep breath.

The privileged class truly made people hate them.

As the nobles left one after another, the solemn venue became noisy again.

Most of the discussion concerned the battle between the Head Warrior and Nail Clipper. More than anything, people were envious. After all, regardless of whether the two had won or lost, both had been invited by the king to enter the palace.

At that moment, the brown-haired man turned around with a feral grin, clenching his fist. He was preparing to teach that black-haired kid behind him a harsh lesson.

But the area behind him was already completely empty.

"Damn it! He ran so fast. Don't let me catch you!" The brown-haired man was stunned, then couldn't help cursing loudly.