After solving the problem of time ability, Fang Zheng immediately asked Shi Dong about another question - that is, the question about swordsmanship. He had planned to ask this question when he went to Shadow Canyon, but because he had no time and something unexpected happened later, Fang Zheng was unable to ask. Now that Shi Dong was here, he naturally solved it together.

What surprised Fang Zheng was that after listening to his request for advice, Shi Dong did not answer immediately this time. Instead, he looked at him for a long time before patting him on the shoulder with emotion.

"I never thought that you would improve so fast... But it's no wonder... Well... Think about it carefully. With your strength, it's natural to encounter this bottleneck."

"bottleneck?"

"That's right."

As he spoke, Shi Dong's expression became much more serious. He stared at Fang Zheng and spoke.

"What you are facing now is the bottleneck that every professional, whether a spellcaster or a warrior, has to face. If you can successfully break through it, then you can step into the realm of the Grandmaster. But if you can't break through, then I'm afraid you will only be able to linger at the current level for the rest of your life. Even if you have the most powerful power..."

"Is it that serious?"

Hearing this, Fang Zheng's expression changed slightly, and seeing his expression, Shi Dong laughed.

"Okay, relax a bit. This is actually not that difficult, but it's also not that difficult... Well, to put it bluntly, you're beginning to realize the shortcomings of your swordsmanship."

"insufficient?"

Fang Zheng couldn't understand what Shi Dong said. He thought the Royal Cross Swordsmanship was quite useful. A Paladin could fight, resist, and AOE. It could heal, be invincible, and release control. It was quite comprehensive. What else was lacking? Of course, it would be better if the invincibility time could be longer...

"You know what, kid?"

And Shi Dong seemed to have noticed Fang Zheng's inner thoughts. He shrugged his shoulders and looked at the two-handed sword in his hand.

"The Storm Sword Technique that I learned was actually created by a female ancestor of ours. At that time, it was not called Storm Sword Technique, but Sword of the Sky. This sword technique is like the breeze in the sky, leaving no trace, yet omnipresent."

"Well……"

Hearing this, Fang Zheng curled his lips. Why did he feel that what Shi Dong said was completely different from what he saw? This was not the first time he had seen Shi Dong's Storm Swordsmanship. If Fang Zheng had to describe it, there was only one way to describe it - a moving humanoid tornado on the ground.

No trace to be found?

It doesn't exist! A tornado that big, are those who can't see it blind?

"But in my case, it's not the Sky Sword, it's the Storm Sword Technique, do you understand, kid?"

As he spoke, Shi Dong tapped his sword.

"We learn swordsmanship, spellcasters learn spells, but in the final analysis, these are all things left by our ancestors. The ancestor of our family was a woman, and perhaps she was more suitable for the fighting style of the Sky Sword. But I can't do that. I still prefer to just run over it. So in my hands, the Sky Sword is not the Sky Sword, but the Storm Sword. The same goes for you, kid."

Having said this, Shi Dong looked at Fang Zheng again.

"Everyone has to find his own way, and you are standing here now, making a decision. The reason why you feel that your sword skills are not smooth is that you are not suitable for fighting in this way."

“…”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng opened his mouth instinctively, but did not say anything. Instead, he fell into deep thought.

Was Stone wrong?

To be fair, Fang Zheng thought what he said was quite right. He had never been a melee player. In online games, Fang Zheng liked long-range attacking professions the most, such as archers and mages. The next were professions that could be controlled and backstabbed, such as thieves. He was not very good at professions like paladins and warriors, nor did he like them very much. In fact, whenever Fang Zheng played an online game, he would first open long-range and summoning professions, followed by professions that could be invisible and life-saving. As for warriors and paladins? They were always placed last.

For Fang Zheng, mastering the Royal Cross Swordsmanship was more like a process of being forced to do something, because Fang Zheng had no power at the time, so he just took whatever he could use and did not consider anything else.

It can even be said that Fang Zheng actually prefers the fighting style in Dark Souls to Royal Cross Swordplay. Because that fighting style allows him to take advantage of loopholes, and taking advantage of loopholes is what Fang Zheng likes most. To put it bluntly, Fang Zheng enjoys the feeling of seizing the enemy's weakness and then dealing a fatal blow to inflict super damage, rather than the moderate, peaceful, and steady Paladin tactics of Royal Cross Swordplay.

For example, it is like the two professions of thief and knight in the game. The thief's basic attack may be very weak, but the sneak attack can kill instantly or deal triple damage. The knight's basic attack may have a higher damage, but it is difficult to hit a critical hit. If Fang Zheng had to choose between these two professions, he would prefer the former to the latter. But now, Fang Zheng is on the road to the latter.

Fang Zheng also understood what Shi Dong said. The biggest difference between a master and an elite is that a master can bring forth new ideas and develop unique skills that belong only to him based on the old ones. This is why Shi Dong said that the Sky Sword was the Sky Sword in the hands of his ancestors, but it was Storm Sword in his hands. The same sword technique can be expressed in different forms because the performers focus on different aspects.

Fang Zheng was just a rookie before, so he used it as he knew it. Just like many novice players, they just followed the game instructions. But with the deepening of game experience and the increase of experience, these rookie players will gradually grow up, and then master and use the skills that suit them. For example, some people like to rush forward, while others are used to being timid. So when you see a hunter rushing forward with a long-handled weapon and a paladin who can only throw a hammer from behind... there is nothing to be surprised about.

Now Founder has successfully passed the "rookie period" and it is time to start looking for an "output method" that suits him.

"So, mentor, what advice do you have?"

"I don't have any good suggestions."

Faced with Fang Zheng's humble request for advice, Shi Dong shook his head.

"If I have to say anything, it's to stick to your own ideas. Any fighting method exists because it has its meaning. Some people may not like it, but that doesn't mean it's not useful. Stick to yourself and find the fighting method that suits you best. This is the only advice I can give you."

"Thank you, mentor."

After listening to Shi Dong's instructions, Fang Zheng stood up and bowed to him. Frankly speaking, he could understand what Shi Dong meant. Although it seemed simple to say, Fang Zheng knew very well that it was not easy to perfect his own fighting style, or even to find a style that he could stick to. But no matter what, Shi Dong had pointed out the direction for him and answered his questions. So the rest... just as Shi Dong said, he could only rely on his own efforts.

It must be said that Shi Dong was a competent mentor. Fang Zheng had already gotten answers to the two questions that had been bothering him before - his time ability was not strong enough because he was too weak. As for the breakthrough in swordsmanship, he needed his own efforts to achieve it.

Unfortunately, neither of these were easy problems to solve. So Fang Zheng had to temporarily put aside the idea of ​​continuing to improve himself and instead focus on the group of cultists.

After all, this is the point that follows.