Levi shook his head. "There's no rush for now. The heavy snow has blocked the road, and we don't know if this is a trap set by the Wild Boar Gang. Old Toby is a talent that the Wild Boar Rider values, and he's not a loyal person. In order to save his life, he will definitely obey the Wild Boar Rider and do things for him. So in the short term, his life should be safe. Send someone to comfort little Toby first. During this time, send someone to gather intelligence on the Wild Boar Gang, and then we'll make plans."

"Oh, after my father passed away, everyone wanted to step on our Black Snake Family. It's really a headache."

"Sir Fred, please step down and take a rest. You will teach me the real sword skills tomorrow. I can also try out the good sword made by the little blacksmith Milan."

Levi held his forehead, and under the dim candlelight, his pupils exuded a kind of breathtaking majesty. It was not the majesty of a noble lord, but a kind of pressure that transcended the mundane, as if it came from a legendary creature from a distant legendary era.

When Knight Fred looked at Levi, he actually felt as if he was being stared at by a terrifying beast.

He looked at the oil painting hanging behind Levi. In the picture, a black snake was surrounding the entire castle with a candle in its mouth. It looked mysterious and solemn, with a fierce look in its eyes.

"It seems that the young master has good talent. With this kind of momentum and breathing method, he should have made a breakthrough." Fred murmured to himself, a little shocked. From Levi's eyes, he saw some of the style of the Black Snake Knight back then.

He remembered that after Baron Black Snake initially mastered the breathing technique, it took him three months to reach the level of a sword-wielding attendant, and then a year to reach the level of a quasi-knight, two years to reach the level of a knight, and eight years to reach the level of a grand knight.

The young master had only been exposed to the breathing technique for two months, and it had taken him half a month just to master it. This talent was not very good, but it was unexpected that he was improving faster and faster, and he even seemed to be catching up.

Fred couldn't figure it out either, and in the end he could only attribute it to the fact that the young master worked too hard. He had seen Levi's efforts over the past two months and truly admired him. Not to mention the nobles, even among commoners, it was rare to find someone who could work so hard.

"Young Master, a knight's training requires a balance between relaxation and tension. Don't put too much pressure on yourself." After he said this, he slowly stepped back and disappeared into the shadows.

Levi touched the sword, looked at the proficiency panel in his mind, and sighed inwardly.

"I just want to practice in obscurity, be a self-sufficient little lord, and live a peaceful life. However, without strength, all this is just wishful thinking."

…

It was four o'clock in the morning on the second day of the New Year, and it was still dark in the long night.

In the Blackwater Valley territory, both residents and soldiers were immersed in dreams.

On the training ground, Levi put on heavy armor and held "Frostmourne" in his hand. This was the name he gave to his newly acquired knight's sword to remember the world he could never return to.

Knight Fred drew out his long sword "Dawn" and said: "The sword technique I will teach you today is a sword technique I accidentally learned when I was traveling around the kingdom in my early years. This sword technique has no name, I call it [Golden Cross Slash]."

"The essence of the Golden Cross Slash is to use an extremely mysterious and exquisite force-generating technique to unleash a cross-slashing force beyond your imagination. It's not just a sword, it can be a heavy hammer, or a knife, a spear, or even a pitchfork. If your realm of comprehension is high enough, you can master it and use it."

"There are three levels of Golden Cross Slash: Vibrating Cross Slash, Ripple Cross Slash, and Spinning Cross Slash. The more you advance, the harder it is to comprehend."

"Three kinds of force techniques will be used here. The simplest one is the vibration force, followed by the advanced ripple force, and the highest level of whirlwind force!"

"I have been practicing this sword skill for more than 20 years. So far, I have only completely mastered the power of ripples, but its power is comparable to the best exquisite sword skills. So, the quality of this sword skill depends entirely on the user's level of comprehension. If you are of average talent and can only comprehend the Vibrating Cross Sword, then this is a relatively good and superficial sword skill. But if you are extremely talented and comprehend the supreme Whirling Cross Slash, this will be a perfect and even legendary sword skill."

After Knight Fred finished speaking, Levi couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Even you have only comprehended the ripple stage. Then, apart from the founder, is there really anyone who can practice this sword technique to the highest level of whirlwind?"

Knight Fred smiled slightly, "Master, don't be discouraged. As long as you comprehend the second stage and master the Wave Cross Slash, it will be enough. Your father only mastered the power of ripples at the beginning. Among the great knights, his strength was already at the top level."

Levi nodded. He certainly would not lose heart. With the proficiency panel, he would be able to master this sword skill to the highest level sooner or later.

Then Knight Fred held the Dawn in his hand, and he exuded a powerful aura, his whole body vibrating in an almost phantom way, and then the vibration force was transmitted to the knight's sword.

Buzz!

Buzz!

Buzz!

The sword itself made a clanging and buzzing sound!

The sword light of the Dawn Sword split into two, forming a violently vibrating cross slash!

Snap!

The black dragon stake in front of Knight Fred, which was as thick as a bowl and as rock as possible, was split into four parts.

Then he sheathed the sword in one go.

Levi was shocked. Although the black dragon wood was not as hard as steel, it was impossible for an ordinary person to split the knight's sword made with the forging technology of this world.

Knight Fred can do this by transmitting the special vibration force to the knight's sword.

This is the power of the knight, this is the power of swordsmanship!

So strong!

Li Wei was yearning for it, and this is what I am pursuing.

A hint of pride appeared on Knight Fred's old face. He only used 30% of his strength.

If he put all his strength into it, using the power of the ripples, he could even cut through the knight's plate armor with the knight's sword in his hand!

But that would cause too much damage to the knight's sword, which is simply a wasteful act. The force of vibration is enough to deal with most enemies.

"This is the technique of exerting force. You may not understand it. I will show you again."

Knight Fred knew that even for a swordsmanship genius, it would be difficult to master the power technique of the Golden Cross Slash the first time.

Levi nodded, but it was so fast that he didn't see it clearly.

Not to mention it showed up on the proficiency panel.

The proficiency panel can only help him gain experience bit by bit when he has already mastered the basics. It cannot make him a genius who can learn things quickly and master them all at once.

In this way, after demonstrating it to Levi countless times, Levi gradually understood the basic force techniques.

Then he began to try to swing the sword himself.

Practicing sword skills is a process of constant repetition, constant learning, constant mistakes, and constant understanding.

If the force-generating technique is slightly off, it will be impossible to generate the so-called vibration force.

Knight Fred patiently taught Levi over and over again.

Levi hasn't had time to practice breathing techniques these days, and has devoted himself to sword training. He needs to at least have a basic grasp of it before it appears on the proficiency panel.

Based on his mediocre talent in breathing techniques, Levi has prepared for long-term training.

On the third day, Levi was practicing sword as usual, when he suddenly felt a weak and regular vibration from the Frostmourne in his hand, just like human breathing.

His face lit up with joy; he felt it.

"The power of vibration! Although it is very weak, it is indeed the power of vibration. I have entered the door."

New skills have appeared on the proficiency panel.