Chapter 852
[Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art]
Kieran didn"t know the precise effect of this body tempering technique but he knew it was a chance, a chance to acquire the core skill similar to the [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art] .
For a lone wolf like Kieran, such a chance was not to be missed, so he was conscientious and meticulous in remembering all the shapes of the human figures .
Ancilanco was very pleased with Kieran"s seriousness because he knew he had succeeded in fooling Kieran .
"My child, do you want more? Come, come forth! Enter my kingdom, not only will you gain unexpected knowledge, you will be granted eternal life as well!"
Ancilanco tried to bewitch Kieran again .
This time, he was quite confident that Kieran would step into the small chapel but as his voice faded, the scene that surprised Ancilanco happened .
Kieran was still standing on the spot, not even budging an inch .
Though Kieran"s hands were making poses left and right, not in a messy way but with certain rhythm and tempo .
The rhythm and tempo was very family to Ancilanco, it was the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art]!
"He is remembering Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art?!"
The thought appeared instantaneously in Ancilanco"s heart and right away, he wanted to stop showing it .
However, once he thought that stopping it would mean that he had wasted all the efforts already made, Ancilanco hated the thought of giving up just like that .
Time flew as Ancilanco was soaking in his own hesitation .
Gradually, the stolen Dawn Force was slipping away quickly and up to a point where Ancilanco had reached his enduring limits, so did his patience .
"Come my child! Come to me!"
The plague tried to bewitch Kieran again with his words .
As he spoke, a faint gray color started to come afloat in the warm white light .
The gray color was like the venomous snakes in the bush, slowly approaching Kieran without a sign .
3 meters!
2 meters!
1 meter!
Just when the gray light almost shone over Kieran"s body, Kieran who was posing with his hands with a blank stare suddenly stopped his motions .
His hands fell back down to a casual state, his eyes were glaring in a pressuring light even though there was still a sense of dullness to it .
Kieran"s body backed off quickly with the push from the tip of his feet and even when he was backing off, his eyes never left the display of the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art] .
"YOU LIED TO ME?!"
Ancilanco growled angrily after being stunned for a while .
The small chapel shook, splas.h.i.+ng countless clouds of dust around it following the angry growl but Kieran didn"t care about all of that .
His eyes were scanning the display of the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art], while comparing it with the memories in his brain .
Kieran"s vigilant character had determined that his work would be meticulous and mindful, especially when it was related to the body tempering techniques which could be a core skill, it required even more precision .
He was very clear what kind of damage it would cause if he was even slightly wrong in even a single part .
When Guntherson thought him the [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art], he mentioned it more than once about the saddening outcome should he go wrong, be it being crippled or paralyzed .
Enraged, Ancilanco saw Kieran was still remembering the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering] even when he was retreating, his rage grew even stronger .
Similar to an earthquake during a volcano eruption, everything within a 100-meter radius started to shake fiercely starting from the small chapel as the center point .
"You repulsive liar! I will kill you!" Ancilanco shouted furiously .
But… it was just that .
After the grand earthquake, there wasn"t a follow-up attack of the same caliber . The enraged Ancilanco just disappeared like that, with his remaining Dawn Force, vanis.h.i.+ng without a trace .
The small chapel returned to its peaceful state as if everything that happened was an unreal illusion .
Huuu!
After a while, Kieran was still trying to replay all the techniques related to the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art] again and after making sure there were no mistakes, he finally let out a long breath and opened his eyes .
He looked at the small chapel with a calm expression .
From the very first moment, Kieran was sure Ancilanco was being restricted otherwise he wouldn"t have lured him with such a "mild" way . Besides, Ancilanco"s mind seemed a bit slow .
"Is it due to reviving after death? Or the long period of imprisonment?" Kieran wondered .
Though he didn"t know what the final outcome reason was .
The secrets related to life and death, however, were not for Kieran to touch yet since he wasn"t qualified now, let alone the revival of a G.o.d .
Based on the knowledge he mastered and the rumors he grasped, there was not a single explicit explanation about any such thing .
On the contrary, Transcendence [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art]"s details were displayed before his eyes with utmost details .
[Name: Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Arts (Transcendence)]
[Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Const.i.tution, Spirit, Intuition]
[Skill Type: Ancillary]
[Effects: You know how to utilize the special stances, movements and breathing techniques, All Attributes +7 (Basic +1, Entry +1, Master +1, Pro +1, Grand Master +1, Musou +1, Transcendence +1)]
[Special Effect: 1 . Knight"s Focus II; 2 . Knights Persistence II, Dawn Sword II]
[Transcendence Option: Baptism (All special effect levels +1)]
[Consumes: Stamina]
[Prerequisites: Strength B, Agility B, Const.i.tution B, Spirit B, Intuition B]
[Remarks: This was the Knights of Dawn entry course, but it will affect other related skills!]
…
[Knight"s Focus II: Everyone has their own specialty, but not everyone can persevere; Spirit +6] [Knight"s Persistence II: When you persist on something, you are willing to sacrifice yourself to succeed; Ignite 300 HP to increase Spirit by +3, 1-second duration, cooldown none, un-stackable)]
[Dawn Sword II: When you can truly utilize the Dawn Force, it means that you are truly a Knight of Dawn, despite the way you utilize it being one-of-kind . Charge Dawn Force for 3 seconds, consume 600 Stamina to fire out a 20-meter, Extreme attack and above power light sword, cooldown: none]
…
[Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art leveled up, related attributes increasing…]
[Strength SS- → SS]
[Agility SS- → SS]
[Const.i.tution SSS → SSS+]
[Spirit ZZ+ → ZZZ+ (Knights Focus +2)]
[Intuition SS+ → SSS-]
[Note: Transcendence is the limit of this skill]
…
The increase of all attributes started the familiar warm stream in Kieran"s body .
A full 20 seconds later when the warm stream faded away, Kieran finally got used to his powered up body .
The powerful Spirit allowed him to glance over his body, the muscles, blood, and the secret runes branded in the deeper parts were all revealed to Kieran .
Originally with the system"s help, Kieran could instantly master his powerful body and with the empowerment of such a powerful Spirit attribute, he mastered his body even more thoroughly .
He "saw" that Transcendence [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art] had left a secret rune branding on one of his hearts . Then, the blood sifted by the rune flowed across his body, nouris.h.i.+ng each and every inch of his muscles and bones as if it was igniting a core that brought the whole body together, changing it entirely .
Although the process was quite slow, the changes were undoubtedly there .
When the blood flowed through the parts of his body with the hidden rune, the brands lit up with natural light .
[Sharp Weapon, Dagger] and [Sharp Weapon, Polearm] from his wrists, palms, and fingers .
[Sharp Weapon, Heavy Arms] on his shoulders and arms .
[Firearm Weapon, Light Firearm] on his eyes .
[Hand-to-hand Combat, Kick Combats] at his legs and [Undercover] at his feet .
The brands lit up spot after spot, like lamps illuminating the darkness .
Kieran"s body was lit up part by part, expelling the original darkness and chaos that resided in him .. . . . [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art] Kieran didnt know the precise effect of this body tempering technique but he knew it was a chance, a chance to acquire the core skill similar to the [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art] . For a lone wolf like Kieran, such a chance was not to be missed, so he was conscientious and meticulous in remembering all the shapes of the human figures . Ancilanco was very pleased with Kierans seriousness because he knew he had succeeded in fooling Kieran . My child, do you want more? Come, come forth! Enter my kingdom, not only will you gain unexpected knowledge, you will be granted eternal life as well! Ancilanco tried to bewitch Kieran again . This time, he was quite confident that Kieran would step into the small chapel but as his voice faded, the scene that surprised Ancilanco happened . Kieran was still standing on the spot, not even budging an inch . Though Kierans hands were making poses left and right, not in a messy way but with certain rhythm and tempo . The rhythm and tempo was very family to Ancilanco, it was the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art]! He is remembering Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art?! The thought appeared instantaneously in Ancilancos heart and right away, he wanted to stop showing it . However, once he thought that stopping it would mean that he had wasted all the efforts already made, Ancilanco hated the thought of giving up just like that . Time flew as Ancilanco was soaking in his own hesitation . Gradually, the stolen Dawn Force was slipping away quickly and up to a point where Ancilanco had reached his enduring limits, so did his patience . Come my child! Come to me!. . . . The plague tried to bewitch Kieran again with his words . As he spoke, a faint gray color started to come afloat in the warm white light . The gray color was like the venomous snakes in the bush, slowly approaching Kieran without a sign . 3 meters! 2 meters! 1 meter! Just when the gray light almost shone over Kierans body, Kieran who was posing with his hands with a blank stare suddenly stopped his motions . His hands fell back down to a casual state, his eyes were glaring in a pressuring light even though there was still a sense of dullness to it . Kierans body backed off quickly with the push from the tip of his feet and even when he was backing off, his eyes never left the display of the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art] . YOU LIED TO ME?! Ancilanco growled angrily after being stunned for a while . The small chapel shook, splas.h.i.+ng countless clouds of dust around it following the angry growl but Kieran didnt care about all of that . His eyes were scanning the display of the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art], while comparing it with the memories in his brain . Kierans vigilant character had determined that his work would be meticulous and mindful, especially when it was related to the body tempering techniques which could be a core skill, it required even more precision . He was very clear what kind of damage it would cause if he was even slightly wrong in even a single part . When Guntherson thought him the [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art], he mentioned it more than once about the saddening outcome should he go wrong, be it being crippled or paralyzed . . . Enraged, Ancilanco saw Kieran was still remembering the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering] even when he was retreating, his rage grew even stronger . Similar to an earthquake during a volcano eruption, everything within a 100-meter radius started to shake fiercely starting from the small chapel as the center point . You repulsive liar! I will kill you! Ancilanco shouted furiously . But… it was just that . After the grand earthquake, there wasnt a follow-up attack of the same caliber . The enraged Ancilanco just disappeared like that, with his remaining Dawn Force, vanis.h.i.+ng without a trace . The small chapel returned to its peaceful state as if everything that happened was an unreal illusion . Huuu! After a while, Kieran was still trying to replay all the techniques related to the [Knights of Plague Body Tempering Art] again and after making sure there were no mistakes, he finally let out a long breath and opened his eyes . He looked at the small chapel with a calm expression . From the very first moment, Kieran was sure Ancilanco was being restricted otherwise he wouldnt have lured him with such a mild way . Besides, Ancilancos mind seemed a bit slow . Is it due to reviving after death? Or the long period of imprisonment? Kieran wondered . Though he didnt know what the final outcome reason was . The secrets related to life and death, however, were not for Kieran to touch yet since he wasnt qualified now, let alone the revival of a G.o.d . Based on the knowledge he mastered and the rumors he grasped, there was not a single explicit explanation about any such thing . On the contrary, Transcendence [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art]s details were displayed before his eyes with utmost details . [Name: Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Arts (Transcendence)] [Related Attributes: Strength, Agility, Const.i.tution, Spirit, Intuition] [Skill Type: Ancillary] [Effects: You know how to utilize the special stances, movements and breathing techniques, All Attributes +7 (Basic +1, Entry +1, Master +1, Pro +1, Grand Master +1, Musou +1, Transcendence +1)] [Special Effect: 1 . Knights Focus II; 2 . Knights Persistence II, Dawn Sword II] [Transcendence Option: Baptism (All special effect levels +1)] [Consumes: Stamina] [Prerequisites: Strength B, Agility B, Const.i.tution B, Spirit B, Intuition B] [Remarks: This was the Knights of Dawn entry course, but it will affect other related skills!] … [Knights Focus II: Everyone has their own specialty, but not everyone can persevere; Spirit +6] [Knights Persistence II: When you persist on something, you are willing to sacrifice yourself to succeed; Ignite 300 HP to increase Spirit by +3, 1-second duration, cooldown none, un-stackable)] [Dawn Sword II: When you can truly utilize the Dawn Force, it means that you are truly a Knight of Dawn, despite the way you utilize it being one-of-kind . Charge Dawn Force for 3 seconds, consume 600 Stamina to fire out a 20-meter, Extreme attack and above power light sword, cooldown: none] … [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art leveled up, related attributes increasing…] [Strength SS- → SS] [Agility SS- → SS] [Const.i.tution SSS → SSS+] [Spirit ZZ+ → ZZZ+ (Knights Focus +2)] [Intuition SS+ → SSS-] [Note: Transcendence is the limit of this skill] … The increase of all attributes started the familiar warm stream in Kierans body . A full 20 seconds later when the warm stream faded away, Kieran finally got used to his powered up body . The powerful Spirit allowed him to glance over his body, the muscles, blood, and the secret runes branded in the deeper parts were all revealed to Kieran . Originally with the systems help, Kieran could instantly master his powerful body and with the empowerment of such a powerful Spirit attribute, he mastered his body even more thoroughly . He saw that Transcendence [Knights of Dawn Body Tempering Art] had left a secret rune branding on one of his hearts . Then, the blood sifted by the rune flowed across his body, nouris.h.i.+ng each and every inch of his muscles and bones as if it was igniting a core that brought the whole body together, changing it entirely . Although the process was quite slow, the changes were undoubtedly there . When the blood flowed through the parts of his body with the hidden rune, the brands lit up with natural light . [Sharp Weapon, Dagger] and [Sharp Weapon, Polearm] from his wrists, palms, and fingers . [Sharp Weapon, Heavy Arms] on his shoulders and arms . [Firearm Weapon, Light Firearm] on his eyes . [Hand-to-hand Combat, Kick Combats] at his legs and [Undercover] at his feet . The brands lit up spot after spot, like lamps illuminating the darkness . Kierans body was lit up part by part, expelling the original darkness and chaos that resided in him .