He spoke thoughtfully, "So it requires a 'Bloodline Awakening' ritual?"
"Exactly." Andre's expression grew solemn. "This ritual requires specific potions and guidance. There's a certain amount of risk, but the success rate is relatively high. Once awakened, the increase in power is quite stable, and it's also highly compatible with other cultivation methods."
"What about Witch Hunters?"
"Witch Hunters follow a far more radical path," Andre explained:
"They directly alter their bodily structure through a special form of 'stitching,' gaining special abilities akin to partial monster transformation. This method carries much greater risks, with a failure rate of over seventy percent, but the increase in power after success is also far more significant—especially in perception and reaction speed."
As soon as he finished speaking, another information panel appeared before Ron's eyes:
Career Advancement Information Unlocked: Witch Hunter (Two Stars) Career Change Requirements: 1. Constitution attribute must reach 2.5 2. Complete the "stitching" of monster organs 3. Successfully withstand the rejection reaction Traits: Enhanced Senses, Abnormal Resistance, Monster Transformation
Ron recalled the people with strange physical characteristics he had seen in Lizard Alley. They might have been cultivators who had chosen the Witch Hunter path.
"As for Magic Swordsmen..."
Andre's voice dropped lower:
"That's an even rarer and more powerful path. They perfectly combine magic and swordsmanship, allowing them to channel magic directly through their swords and unleash attacks resembling spells. But this path has extremely high requirements. It demands not only exceptional talent in swordsmanship, but also a considerable degree of mental power."
"Nearly all Magic Swordsmen are already swordsmanship masters before advancing, while also possessing impressive aptitude in mental power. In truth, people with this dual talent are exceedingly rare. That's why there are so few true Magic Swordsmen."
Ron's heart stirred. This path seemed