In the pitch-black darkness, the colorful figure remained fixed in one corner.
"275" jumped suddenly.
It changed rapidly, and finally settled on "175".
The upgrade from the third stage "blood" to the fourth stage " Black Bile " consumed a full 100 points of Mystic Energy.
Gilan's body underwent another transformation.
This time, there were no obvious changes in his bones and skin, but his internal organs and brain had been quietly cleansed and strengthened.
It felt as if an invisible fluid was flowing from the frontal pole, occipital pole, and various centers of the brain, along blood vessels and nerves, to every corner of the body.
Reflux back from every corner and into the depths of the brain.
Gilan's body gradually regained sensation, and the stiffness and numbness subsided. Her vision, after a brief period of blurriness, began to clear, allowing her to see some moonlight.
The transformation took nearly ten minutes to complete.
He slowly sat up.
My first feeling was one of refreshment and boundless energy.
Suddenly, I realized that everything in my field of vision was so clear and distinct. Even without the lights on, I could see every detail in the room by the moonlight alone, as if I were wearing a magnifying glass at all times.
Even the finest dust particles floating in the air can be easily detected by his eyes. And like slow motion in a close-up shot, every movement trajectory is within Gilan's prediction.
Gilan could hear clearly the barking of dogs, car horns, horse-drawn carriage wheels, and even footsteps and conversations coming from outside the apartment.
'Dynamic visual, olfactory, and auditory perception abilities are comprehensively enhanced, and memory, thinking speed, physical coordination, and balance are also improved...'
Gilan stood up and stretched.
His expression grew increasingly surprised.
'All bodily functions have been further enhanced.'
" Black Bile truly lives up to its reputation as the final stage of Body Tempering Technique; it provides a comprehensive boost to the previous three stages, while simultaneously integrating all the combat techniques I had in mind."
'And most importantly...'
My Gnosis has increased dramatically!
Gilan activated his spiritual vision, and he could clearly "see" everything inside the master bedroom, and even the cosmic elements floating in mid-air outside the window.
He did not have precise data on how much his Gnosis had increased.
In layman's terms, it's roughly equivalent to the Gnosis growth resulting from a year of continuous meditation practice.
The "one year" mentioned here refers to the Iron Thorn Meditation Method at the " Twelve Thorns " proficiency level. Converted to the standard of "One Thorn" for an average practitioner, that's twelve years of arduous training!
Gilan even had a gut feeling.
His current level of Gnosis has reached the threshold of the second-tier Origin Rank!
'Soon...'
Gilan took a deep breath, feeling her body grow stronger.
'Only by absorbing more cosmic elements spiritually and completing the second dyeing process will it meet the requirements for advancement.'
He tried throwing a few punches randomly.
It wasn't a serious swing, yet it left behind afterimages and emitted a terrifying shriek.
Ugh!
Waaaaah!!
Gilan stopped and stood still, her eyes showing thoughtfulness.
He was certain that, even with his physical training skills alone, he had already surpassed the so-called masters and entered a completely new and unknown realm.
No wonder the four knight commanders of the " Healing Knights " are so terrifyingly powerful.
Gilan thought to herself.
'With the heightened Gnosis granted by " Black Bile," they inevitably embarked on a mystical path. Moreover, they innovated and discovered a new direction best suited to themselves.'
He is currently unable to estimate his own exact strength.
But one thing is certain: if he were to fight Mr. " Black Goat " Mick again, even without using any secret techniques or relying on Vivi's " Bloodthirst Curse," he would still be able to kill him head-on.
If we add these...
Gilan was confident he could finish it in ten seconds!
As basic abilities improve, the boost from secret techniques becomes unimaginable.
Mastering the Body Tempering Technique brought him an exaggerated increase in strength.
But that's not all.
Gilan picked up the parchment scroll again, untied the string, and spread it out.
Immediately, he began to carefully study the Secret Sword Art recorded above.
According to the handwriting, the Gerard's Bloodletting Sword combines the mystical power of the zodiac with the secrets of the human body.
Although it is not orthodox, it implicitly conforms to the "shell" approach in the triple helix, that is, the concept of "astrology".
Gilan had already encountered the mysteries and methods of the two major schools of "Forge Alchemy" and "Divine Magic," but this was the first time he had ever witnessed "Body Astrology."
The secret sword--
It can both harm and save lives.
It can be used against both enemies and oneself.
The first chapter, "Stopping the War," contains two elements: the " Gemini Sword " and the " Pisces Sword."
Corresponding to this are the four limbs of the human body, namely the arms and legs. It implies the power of the celestial changes in May and February, which descends and manifests in the material world.
The core points can be summarized in eight words:
"Disarm and stop fighting, unleash potential."
The first sentence is directed at the enemy, the second at oneself.
These two secret swords can be understood as specifically targeting the limbs of the human body. With a mysterious, rhythmic trajectory, they slash the enemy's legs and arms, causing an imbalance of Bloodletting in their "Pisces area" and "Gemini area," thereby instantly rendering them unable to move and forcing them to surrender.
When using it on yourself, you must be careful.
Similarly, by precisely controlling the Bloodletting from the two areas under the mysterious rhythmic trajectory, one can turn decay into magic, stimulate the powerful potential of the limbs, and temporarily unleash more ferocious strength, more flexible movements, and more swift speed.
Under the tranquil moonlight.
Gilan was completely engrossed in watching.
Time slipped by quietly, and dawn was approaching, the sky about to brighten.
He suddenly raised his hand, and the bronze-colored Cane of Justice appeared in his palm.
' Iridescence!'
A glint of light flashed in Gilan's eyes as she silently called out.
The number "175" dropped twice in a row, once to "95" and once to "15".
Mastering a secret sword requires 80 points of Mystic Energy!
With Iridescence's help, Gilan mastered both the " Pisces Sword " and the " Gemini Sword " in an instant!
Whoosh!!
The bluish-gray staff flashed, leaving seven afterimages in the dim light of the day.
A barely perceptible soft sound.
Gilan stood still, leaning on her cane, her posture ramrod straight.
Beside it, four coin-sized round holes were left on the white wall.
The opening is flat and smooth inside, revealing the brickwork and cement, and extends directly into the living room.
The four holes are connected, forming a perfect square, without the slightest deviation.
Gilan looked at the marks she had left on the wall, her eyes filled with thought.
There wasn't a single crack, speck of dust, or pebble visible on it; it was as if the wall had been there from the moment it was built, a perfect, natural creation.
The wall structure was pulverized into dust the moment the Secret Sword Art was unleashed, thanks to the terrifying power and mysterious rhythm emanating from the Cane of Justice. The dust drifted into the adjacent living room and disappeared without a trace.