Knight Secret Skill

In his mind, the mechanical voice continued to echo.

Listening to this voice, feeling the sudden surge of power within his body, Arthur was stunned.

"Life Seed... that feeling just now, was that the awakening process?"

Thinking back to what had just happened, Arthur forced a bitter smile. "That was really dangerous. I almost died for real."

"Chip, analyze the conditions for activating the Life Seed."

Snapping back to his senses, he gave the order to the chip in his mind.

Almost instantly, the mechanical voice rang out again.

"Beep! According to recorded data, through detailed analysis of the host's Life Seed, activating the Life Seed requires a strong physique, with the three attributes of Strength, Agility, and Constitution all reaching 2.5 or above. Then, after experiencing high-intensity stimulation, there is a chance of activating the Life Seed. The higher the physique and the stronger the stimulation experienced, the easier it is to succeed..."

The mechanical voice of the chip continued to sound in his mind.

"The host's life structure is beginning to change! Physical qualities are greatly improving!"

A pale green data glow enveloped Arthur's vision.

A three-dimensional human model displayed before his eyes, with the areas of change highlighted by the chip.

The main structure of the body hadn't changed much compared to before, but subtle structures had begun to alter, undergoing more refined optimizations, making it appear more perfect than before.

Especially at the heart, where the Life Seed resided, the chip had marked it prominently. Compared to before, it seemed to have undergone significant changes.

"Indeed, after activating the Life Seed, the level of life is already different. The body's structure has undergone detailed changes, allowing the physique, which had already reached its peak, to be enhanced once again."

Looking at the body model displayed before him, Arthur spoke after a long pause, then checked his physical attributes.

"Name: Arthur Falkus. Strength: 1.4 (3.4). Agility: 0.9 (3.3). Constitution: 2.1 (3.5)."

The three attributes of Strength, Agility, and Constitution had all increased to varying degrees. According to the chip's analysis, as the Life Seed activated and the body's structure gradually optimized, this rate of strengthening would continue for a while until it slowly entered a plateau.

Within Arthur's body, a force was now flowing, accelerating the healing of his wounds as it moved, rapidly restoring his dwindling strength and stamina.

This speed wasn't too fast, but it was better than relying entirely on the body's natural recovery, and it could also grant immunity to some minor illnesses.

Arthur estimated that, compared to before, after activating the Life Seed, his current lifespan limit should be somewhat longer.

"Chip, name this force 'Life Energy'." He commanded the chip in his mind.

Only after doing this did he reach for his waist, pulling out some black medicinal paste and putting it directly into his mouth to bite down.

This was a paste made from Healing Potions, very effective for treating injuries and also capable of curing some mild toxins. Arthur carried a fair amount on him.

A bitter taste flooded his mouth, but Arthur paid it no mind, his gaze fixed on the distance.

Earlier, to fight better and avoid being surrounded by other orcs, Arthur had deliberately lured his opponent away from the battlefield, dodging and weaving until he was now some distance from the distant battle.

No one thought Arthur could win. Bloodthirsty Orcs possessed the Bloodthirst talent and had formidable physiques, stronger than some knights. Under normal circumstances, dealing with a Rookie Knight who hadn't even activated his Life Seed would be no surprise.

This perception, coupled with the stalemate on the battlefield, meant few orcs came over to disturb their fight.

Looking down at his legs, a bloody mess stained his body, the flesh a blurry wreck.

In his current state, an injury of this degree had almost completely robbed him of his mobility, forcing him to move slowly.

Thinking this over, Arthur wisely abandoned any thought of continuing to fight. Instead, he moved to the side, intending to find a concealed spot to observe the battle ahead.

He didn't like placing his safety in the hands of others, so naturally, he wouldn't just wait for someone else to win and come to his rescue.

If the orcs showed any sign of victory, Arthur would flee immediately, without a moment's hesitation.

Fortunately, the situation hadn't reached that critical point yet.

Walking behind a large tree, relying on his good field of vision and the chip's analysis, Arthur was able to clearly observe the scene on the battlefield.

At this point, the battle was still deadlocked. Both sides were locked in a brutal slaughter, with bodies falling to the ground one after another.

To Arthur's relief, the orcs weren't gaining the upper hand. Instead, they were being pushed back by the desperate struggles of the Rookie Knights, locked in a stalemate with them.

The one responsible for this situation was Knight Flar.

This middle-aged knight stood on the battlefield, sweeping through it like a humanoid beast, giving Arthur a profound demonstration of a peak knight's terrifying power.

Earlier, it had taken three Bloodthirsty Orcs together to hold this knight back. After Arthur lured one away, the remaining two orcs could only tangle with the knight for a short time. As time passed, they gradually became exhausted and fell into a disadvantage.

Knight Flar still wore that cold expression, wielding a greatsword over two meters long, maintaining his highly aggressive fighting style, clashing head-on with the Bloodthirsty Orcs with every strike.

He charged forward, his greatsword slashing down fiercely, forcing the two Bloodthirsty Orcs back step by step. Then, without hesitation, he plunged into the nearby crowd, slaughtering the scattered orc warriors.

Roar!!

Seeing this, the two Bloodthirsty Orcs flew into a rage and tried to chase after him.

But as orcs, while their strength and constitution were naturally formidable, their speed was much slower compared to knights of the same level. They could barely keep up with Knight Flar's movements, utterly powerless to stop him.

As if their pent-up fury had reached its limit, their faces twisted in rage, and their already massive bodies began to swell, reaching nearly four meters in height.

"Is this... Bloodthirst?" Watching from afar, Arthur, who had just endured a fierce battle, immediately recognized it. His gaze shifted to Knight Flar in the distance.

Feeling the violent surge behind him, Knight Flar took a deep breath, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

His body also began to expand. Though not as exaggerated as the distant Bloodthirsty Orcs, the aura emanating from him instantly grew much stronger.

"Beep! Target's physical attributes rapidly increasing!" The mechanical voice in his mind rang out, startling Arthur.

Bam!!

An astonishing collision rang out, so loud that even Arthur, far in the distance, could faintly hear it.

Struggling to block the attacks of the two orcs in front of him, Knight Flar took a deep breath. The greatsword in his hand slowly lowered as the Life Seed within him vibrated rapidly, its Life Energy being drawn out at speed.

With the boost of Life Energy, the greatsword he held emitted a faint green glow before he swung it fiercely forward.

Heavy Slash!

A pale green flash streaked through the air, and then the greatsword came down hard, striking the orc before him in his disbelieving eyes.

Roar!! The orc's low growl rang out, filled with frenzy and bitter reluctance.

One of the Bloodthirsty Orc's arms, the one holding its weapon, was severed clean off. Red blood poured from the wound without pause.

With its weapon arm cut off, its combat effectiveness was, in a sense, halved. Facing a powerful enemy like Knight Flar, the outcome was all but sealed.

"Was that just now... a Knight Secret Skill?" Arthur, silently hidden in place and observing from afar, his eyes suddenly lit up.

A Knight Secret Skill was a technique only usable by knights—specifically, true knights who had activated their Life Seed.

Arthur's Knight Breathing Technique also contained records of Knight Secret Skills, but before now, he hadn't activated his Life Seed and possessed no Life Force, so naturally, he couldn't use them.

"Chip, deduce the opponent's current state!" After a moment, Arthur commanded the chip in his mind.

In an instant, the mechanical voice sounded in his head again.

"Beep! The target's Life Energy is erupting within their body! Similarity to recorded Life Seed eruption data: 89.5%!"

Sensing the chip's information and observing the opponent's current power, Arthur mused: "Simulate the final result of a Life Seed eruption."

"Beep! Life Seed eruption will greatly enhance the subject's physical attributes through internal Life Energy. Once the eruption ends, the subject enters a weakened state, and their Life Limit is significantly shortened!" The chip replied again without much delay.

"So that's it..." Arthur finally understood, turning his gaze back to the battlefield.

On the field, after erupting his Life Seed, Knight Flar's strength surged once more, now no weaker than a Bloodthirsty Orc in its berserk state.

Compared to before, both Bloodthirsty Orcs were wounded, with one having its arm severed, looking utterly miserable.

In this state, they were naturally no match for Knight Flar, and he swiftly dealt with them one by one.

A dull thud sounded from the spot as a tall Bloodthirsty Orc let out a roar, its body collapsing uncontrollably, its swollen form slowly returning to its original size.

Having done this, Knight Flar glanced at the nearby battlefield and charged straight in without a moment's hesitation.

With his strength, after taking down two Bloodthirsty Orcs, there were few who could stand in his way.

Even the strongest Orc Warrior could not hold out long before a peak knight who had activated his Life Seed.