Marley Empire

[Thunder Breathing

Explanation: The cultivation system in Demon Slayer is primarily designed to strengthen cardiovascular functions, allowing blood to absorb a large amount of oxygen in a short time. This results in a significant temporary boost in physical abilities, akin to matching the strength of demons.

Collectively known as 'Total Concentration Breathing,' the higher realm is the ability to maintain full concentration on breathing even in a state of sleep, known as 'Total Concentration - Constant.'

Among all breaths, the Thunder Breathing is the fastest and most explosive. It demands exceptionally high physical qualities from the user, making it challenging to cultivate.]

Tang An's spirit surged as his luck didn't disappoint him once again.

This was another skill-based reward.

Tang An was familiar with the Thunder Breathing, a breathing technique in Demon Slayer similar to the Thunder Breathing used by a character named Zenitsu Agatsuma.

Undoubtedly, this was the ability Tang An needed.

After his battle with Zhou Wei, Tang An realized his offensive capabilities were too weak.

The power of the Titans varied, sometimes becoming a burden. Against capable enemies like Zhou Wei, it was more convenient to fight with a human body, transforming into a Titan made him an easy target.

His body experienced a strange sensation, and with the final tremor, knowledge about Thunder Breathing and its techniques appeared in Tang An's mind.

Similar to the Shave and Moon Steps, it required step-by-step training and achieving mastery directly was out of the question.

"Only a breathing technique, huh?"

Tang An felt a bit dissatisfied. He remembered there were six sword forms associated with the Thunder Breathing and he didn't receive any.

Well, overall, getting the Thunder Breathing through the dice roll was still acceptable.

"Let's start practicing the Thunder Breathing."

Jumping down from a tree branch, Tang An stood on the ground and began adjusting his breathing according to the technique of Thunder Breathing.

It felt uncomfortable as if immersed in water. Organs were stinging, and there was a sensation of suffocation.

Gradually, Tang An felt a heat rising in his body, blood rapidly flowing, and his heartbeat accelerating abnormally.

One breath, one exhale, as if following a certain rhythm.

Just like thunder and lightning, rapid and swift. After only a minute, Tang An couldn't persevere.

"As expected, basic physical condition is crucial."

Tang An's breathing returned to normal, a bit irregular, and his throat was completely hoarse like needles pricking.

Now it seemed that whether it was the six forms or the Thunder Breathing, or even the power of the Titans, it all depended on the body's foundation.

A strong foundation would make these cultivation systems powerful.

In the future, emphasis should be placed on training the body's foundation.

One month later, Giant Tree Forest.

"Exhale..."

The breath with a special rhythm was in and out, and Tang An's mouth and nose alternated. Surprisingly, golden lightning appeared around his body.

However, these lightning strands were as fine as hair and flashed by in an instant.

As the breathing continued, Tang An's muscles all over his body twitched. Especially his heartbeat, like drumming, became faster and louder.

Organs contracted and expanded, blood flowed rapidly, and the entire body's functions were operating far beyond normal speed.

One hour later, Tang An stopped the Thunder Breathing and returned to normal. He collapsed on the ground as if dehydrated, covered in sweat with a painful expression.

The muscles and organs felt like needles were pricking them.

It took a whole month for him to sustain the Thunder Breathing for an hour, indicating how challenging it was to cultivate.

But Tang An was excited.

Every time he used the Thunder Breathing, he felt the muscles and functions actively pulsating, despite the pain each time. Afterward, his physical fitness slowly improved.

Moreover, Tang An had a gut feeling that if he successfully combined the Shave and the Thunder Breathing, the speed would see an unexpected increase.

Whether it was short-range or long-range movement, it would be enhanced.

And with continuous training, this enhancement would keep increasing.

Now Tang An wanted to practice Thunder Breathing to the point where it became his normal breathing, using it 24 hours a day, completely abandoning regular breathing.

However, he couldn't endure it for more than an hour at the moment, let alone a day, a year... to completely replace normal breathing.

During this month, Tang An didn't neglect training Shave, Moon Steps, and basic body training.

It was almost time to go to the Marley Empire to seize the last power of the Titans.

Casually pulling apart the light curtain, he revealed the eighth dice he obtained as a natural monthly reward.

[A lace bra.

Rationale: ...]

Tang An couldn't be bothered to read the explanation.

...

The Marley Empire was destroyed by the Eldian Empire, which had the power of Titans, about 2000 years ago

However, it successfully regained its independence, scheming to seize the seven Titans from the Eldian Empire and subjecting other nations to Titan colonial rule, occupying much of the world.

As a result, many countries opposed the Marley Empire, and the Marley Empire, overly reliant on the power of Titans, gradually fell behind in technology compared to other nations.

Several battlefield defeats prompted the Marley Empire to think of the Founding Titan.

Now, Reiner and others are sent to capture the Founding Titan, but they are all defeated by Tang An.

As a result, the entire Marley Empire now has only one War Hammer Titan.

"This should be the Marley Empire."

Spending ten days, Tang An stood at the bustling port, comparing the Marley Empire, which looked like the countries during the First World War in his previous life, with the more advanced world within the walls.

This port is very prosperous, with many tourists wearing military coats or suits. Tang An, wearing a T-shirt and beach pants, doesn't stand out much.

Being one of the top nations, Marley is naturally the center of international exchanges, so it is very prosperous!

There are airships in the sky, and on the sea, there are cruise ships, cruisers, and more!

Recalling, Tang An remembers that the War Hammer Titan seems to be held by a family called the Tybur family.

It seems that this family is quite famous, like a noble family.

Since it's a noble family, it should be easy to inquire about.

Taking out a cigarette, Tang An exhaled a puff of smoke and walked out of the port to find a high-end hotel first.

Rest well for a night to recover energy before doing anything; these days have exhausted him.

The next evening, guided by the hotel staff, Tang An came to a luxurious and spectacular European-style castle.

Glancing at the castle gate, there are guards patrolling in twos and threes.

Tang An flew up from the side wall, taking a step and disappearing, almost blinking and appearing eight meters away, taking another step and disappearing.

Each teleportation distance is eight meters, this is the longest distance Tang An has shaved at once.

Unnoticed, Tang An entered the castle.

At this moment in the castle, Willy Tybur, the current head of the Tybur family, dressed in a suit, tying a tie, and his family were enjoying dinner.

Very sumptuous.

There are maids serving on both sides of the dining table.

"Mind if one more joins!"

Tang An appeared out of thin air in the living room, greeting everyone.

Willy held a knife and fork in his hand, although his face was calm, there was still a hint of astonishment and alertness in his eyes.

How did this person appear? He didn't notice.

Seeing no one speaking, Tang An skillfully pulled out a chair and sat down, after scanning around, he looked at Willy, who was at the head.