Chapter 323: Advancement! Transformation! Grand Sword Hero!
[Detected completion of Level 80 Advancement Quest: "Extreme Trial"!]
[You have advanced to the career of "Grand Sword Hero", greatly enhancing your vigor. Strength +8, Agility +8, Intelligence +8. You receive 8 free attribute points and 1 skill point.]
[You have acquired the skill: "Master-level Swordsmanship Training"!]
[You have acquired the skill: "Master-level Swordsmanship Affinity"!]
[You have acquired the skill: "Sword Pressure"!]
[You have obtained the Expertise: "Swordsmanship Master"!]
[You have obtained the Expertise: "Sword Intent——?"]
As expected, the career upgrade after Sword Hero is indeed Grand Sword Hero, with no special intermediary careers.
Adrian turned his attention to the new abilities gained from the career upgrade.
The first two skills, "Swordsmanship Training" and "Swordsmanship Affinity," were standard skills for sword-related careers, used to gain swordsmanship proficiency and enhance swordsmanship power, respectively. They were nothing new.
The skill name "Sword Pressure," however, felt similar to "Sword Qi" and "Sword Force."
Adrian checked the skill effects.
["Sword Pressure" - Skill: The invisible force transforms into the ultimate pressure, greatly enhancing the power and concentration of slashes!]
"..."
- Listening to someone speak is like hearing someone speak. -
What kind of skill description is this?
Is there any difference from the description of "Sword Force"?
Adrian was dumbfounded.
"So, it's basically still the same flying slash, right? They just split one skill into three stages and gave each stage a different name and power level, right?"
He then looked at the newly acquired swordsmanship feats.
Back when he advanced to Swordsman, he had obtained the Expertise "Breath of All Things."
In short, it was weakness detection + double critical strike.
Now, having successfully advanced to Grand Sword Hero, he had obtained two more feats. He clicked to view the details.
["Swordsmanship Master" - Expertise: You are extremely familiar with using a sword, able to utilize it effortlessly in any battle. Swordsmanship power +20%.]
Upon seeing the first Expertise, Adrian frowned slightly.
"Why does this feel somewhat familiar..."
He opened the personal feats section and found the "Lion's Slash" obtained from the Golden Lion Shiki.
"I knew it looked familiar!" Adrian shook his head. "Compared to 'Lion's Slash,' 'Swordsmanship Master' doesn't reduce vigor consumption by 20%, but increasing swordsmanship power is still quite good!"
Next, Adrian checked the second Expertise, which had a question mark.
[You have obtained the Expertise: "Sword Intent——?"]
[Please choose one of the following two paths: Inner/Outer.]
Adrian raised an eyebrow and carefully read the panel description.
Stepping into the level of a Grand Sword Hero is the true ultimate level an ordinary swordsman can reach.
At this stage, swordsmen usually possess their unique "Sword Intent."
The panel provided two different directions, targeting two types of swordsmen.
The "Inner" path continues to increase swordsmanship power.
The "Outer" path focuses on the range and special effects of swordsmanship attacks.
"So, Flower Sword Vista's constantly flying pink petals when using swordsmanship are actually his outer Sword Intent?"
Adrian stroked his chin.
"And a swordsman like Hawk-Eye Mihawk, who doesn't even call out attack names, probably chose the inner Sword Intent, right?"
After a moment of contemplation, he made his choice.
[You have obtained the Expertise: "Sword Intent - Hidden Edge"!]
["Sword Intent - Hidden Edge" - Expertise: Swordsmanship power +20%!]
"What a simple and straightforward way to grow!"
Adrian muttered, the two accompanying feats of the Grand Sword Hero directly boosting his swordsmanship power by 40%!
Just as Adrian thought this was the entirety of the level 80 advancement content, the panel suddenly flooded with information.
A screen full of notifications!
[Notification: Host has successfully reached level 80!]
[Primary Profession: Grand Sword Hero detected!]
[Your Strength, Agility, and Intelligence attributes each increase by 10%, and all other attributes increase by 5%.]
[All your resistances increase by 10%!]
[You gain 40 additional free attribute points!]
[You gain 5 additional skill points!]
[You receive an extraordinary boost!]
[You acquire the Expertise: Exceptional Physique!]
[Exceptional Physique - Expertise: Increases Health and Stamina by 5%, doubles the recovery rate of Health, Stamina, and Energy, adds 5% to all resistances, and grants an additional +2 to Endurance bonuses.]
[You acquire the Expertise: Extraordinary Power!]
[Extraordinary Power: Having endured countless battles and extensive training, you have mastered perfect control over your abilities. Your overall power is enhanced, with the boost depending on your total level. From level 1 to 80, attack power increases by 2% every 10 levels; from level 80 to 100, attack power increases by 5% every 10 levels; from level 100 to 120, attack power increases by 8% every 10 levels.]
[Current attack power increase: 16%]
"What the...?"
"What the heck?!"
"Hiss——"
A soul-piercing pain seeped through every pore, tissue, and bone, striking each nerve ending with unbearable intensity. Even Adrian's battle-hardened resolve couldn't shield him from the agony.
Adrian gritted his teeth, caught off guard by the intensity.
Fortunately, the pain subsided as quickly as it had come, receding like a tide.
In a daze, Adrian felt a sense of 'breaking out'. Like being reborn from his previous self.
"Now I understand why level 80 is considered the threshold between mortals and true powerhouses."
Adrian exhaled deeply, his eyes shining with a mix of shock and delight as he reviewed the system notifications.
It wasn't just the substantial boost in swordsmanship power that thrilled him.
It was these two terrifying feats he had gained upon reaching level 80!
Exceptional Physique significantly enhanced his stamina and endurance;
Extraordinary Power dramatically increased his attack strength and potency!
Such capabilities were fitting rewards for completing the arduous and complex Extreme Trial!
As the first level 100 opponent Adrian defeated, the Golden Lion offered more than just experience points and rewards; it also provided a valuable reference for future power upgrades.
Undoubtedly, when Adrian eventually reaches level 100, this Extraordinary Power is highly likely to evolve into a personal exclusive Expertise, further boosting his attack power!
The notifications ended there.
Adrian, filled with excitement, clenched his fists, feeling an overwhelming surge of power that made him feel capable of punching Kaido flying with a single strike.
Spending experience points, Adrian maxed out Master Swordsmanship Training and Master Swordsmanship Affinity, gaining 4 skill points.
After level 80, the experience required for leveling up increased significantly.
Although Adrian had accumulated a vast amount of experience during his progression quests, he realized it still wasn't enough to fill the experience bar from level 80 to 100.
Considering the potential for acquiring new secondary professions, Adrian decided to hold off on leveling up further and invested all his free attribute points into Intelligence.
After completing these adjustments, Adrian reviewed his personal status panel to check for important changes.
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Level: 81
Primary Profession: Great Sword Hero
Secondary Professions: Musician, Wind Wielder
Attributes: Strength 1129, Agility 1131, Endurance 860, Intelligence 2482, Charm 126, Luck 1
Free Attribute Points: 0
Skill Points: 94
Skill: Navy Iron Fist, Golden Physique, Flying Pirate, Lion Heart, Lion Slash, Peerless Swordsman, Sensitive Skin, Sword Master, Sword Intent - Hidden Edge, Extraordinary Power, Exceptional Physique
Skills: Sword Pressure
Legend Status: World - Ohara Demon Slayer, West Blue - Uncrowned Godfather
Items/Equipment: Devil Fruit Fusion Card, Float-Float Fruit, Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit, Heat-Heat Fruit
Quests: Master Chef, Weather Forecast
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