Life Energy Points: 78
Spiritual Energy Points: 146
At this moment, a total of four data columns lit up on the data panel— Stamina, Spiritual Energy Points, Talents, and Skills. Ignoring the Stamina and Spiritual Energy Points that needed to be replenished, Parr clicked on the remaining two columns one by one.
"Beep, would you like to use 10 Life Energy Points and 10 Spiritual Energy Points to upgrade Get Up On Time from LVL 1 to LVL 2?"
"Beep, would you like to consume 10 Spiritual Energy Points to level up Bright Eyes from LVL 1 to LVL 2?"
"Beep, would you like to consume 50 Life Energy Points to level up your Wind Wolf Basic Breathing Technique from LVL 5 to Max Level?"
"Beep, would you like to consume 50 Life Energy Points to level up your Wind Wolf Basic Sword Drawing Technique from LVL 5 to Max Level?"
"Eh?"
This time, Parr saw something different.
"If I level up again at LVL 5, shouldn't it be at LVL 6? How could I suddenly reach Max Level instead? Doesn't this also mean that I can't level up these anymore in the future? I have to try this."
Parr looked at his 78 Life Energy Points, gritted his teeth, and decided to level up a skill. It had to be done to understand the leveling mechanism of this data panel and answer the doubts in his heart. It was also for the sake of preparing for the future.
As the saying goes, 'know yourself and know your enemy. You will never be defeated in a hundred battles.'
"Beep, 50 Life Energy Points consumed, and Basic Wind Wolf Sword Drawing Technique has been upgraded!"
Wind Wolf Basic Sword Drawing Technique Max Level (the most basic sword drawing technique in the Wind Wolf Kingdom. There are three moves— upper slash, slanting slash, horizontal slash. Consumption: 10 Stamina Points. Max Level Special Effect: Triple Combo.
"Oh my God, the power has doubled up! In addition, there's a special effect too!"
Parr closed the data panel and stood up. He wanted to try.
With his left hand on the sword sheath and right hand on the hilt, Parr closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes, his right arm exerted force and drew his sword out.
"Upper slash!"
Swoosh!
Under the moonlight, a cold light flashed in the small courtyard. The black sword in Parr's hand was drawn and swung in the blink of an eye. Parr did not feel exhausted from using his skills, unlike in the past. He slightly turned his wrist, tilted the sword, and slashed diagonally.
"Slanting slash!"
Whoosh!
The cold light rose again, and the sword blade slashing downwards stopped halfway. The second slash turned sideways, while the third slashed horizontally.
"Horizontal slash!"
Whoosh!
The cold light rose three times. Parr raised his arm and then slowly sheathed his sword. Parr then let out a breath. He felt thrilled.
"This is the true Basic Wind Wolf Sword Drawing Technique! The three moves are linked together without any pause. It's all done in one motion. Hahaha..."
"But..."
Parr looked at the stamina displayed on the data panel, and his face instantly fell.
"Why did this count as a single attack that consumed 30 Stamina Points?" Sigh, my Life Energy Points are still too little! If only I had more, I would like to see what special effects the Wind Wolf Basic Breathing Technique has when it reaches the Max Level!"
Parr sat down again, feeling a little depressed. The curiosity in his heart could not be contained.
"Forget it. I don't want to think about it. There will always be an opportunity in the future. I have to see what it is like after my other Talents have leveled up."
Parr opened his data panel again and looked at the other two Talents that could be leveled up. He hesitated for a moment, then looked at his Life Energy Points.
"Getting Up On Time requires 10 Life Energy Points and 10 Spiritual Energy Points. Now that I have enough of both, I can level up and have a look. If the effect is not good, then I won't level it up anymore in the future."
Parr rubbed his hands and muttered in his heart.
'Upgrade Get Up On Time!'
"Beep, 10 Life Energy Points and 10 Spiritual Energy Points have been consumed. Talent upgrade completed."
Get Up On Time LVL 2 (Get up on time at dawn, recharging Stamina and Spirit Points.)
"Did I gain one more Spirit Point after upgrading?"
Parr looked at the talent description and fell into deep thought. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he looked at his own HP.
Clap!
Clapping his hands, Parr began to mumble to himself.
"If I continue to level up in this order, will I be able to recover one more additional HP after waking up on time? My HP represents my current physical condition. Once I'm injured, my HP will decrease.
"Currently, the only three ways to recover my HP are to slowly recuperate, use my Life Energy Points or increase my realm. If I wake up on time and have my HP recovered, won't I gain more every day? I will revive with full HP as long as I persist until dawn!
"How many Life Energy Points would I be able to save using this talent? That's right! That's how it is! In the long run, this is a sure-win deal!"
CLap!
Parr clapped his hands again. His eyes seemed to be glowing faintly. The corners of his mouth curled up as he sorted out his thoughts and impatiently began to take action. However, at this time, his talent for Get Up On Time LVL 2 had dimmed, proving that Parr's Life Energy Points were not enough to level up anymore.
"How is this possible?"
Parr did not give up. He stared at his newly gained talent and muttered,
"Level up for me, level up for me!"
"Beep, leveling up Get Up On Time from LV2 to LV3 requires 100 Life Energy Points and 100 Spiritual Energy Points."
After a long silence, Parr accepted this fact. Then, he thought for a moment, looked at the remaining Life Energy Points on the data panel, and silently chanted in his heart,
"Upgraded talent, Bright Eyes!"
"Beep. 10 Spiritual Energy Points have been consumed. Talent upgrade completed."
Bright Eyes LVL 2 (Night vision, low-level Elemental vision.) Consumption: 18 Life Energy Points.
Spiritual Energy Points: 126
"After Bright Eyes was upgraded, I gained a low-level Elemental vision. What is this?"
Parr activated Bright Eyes. The dark night before him turned as bright as daytime in an instant. In addition, there were plenty of tiny light specks in the sky. They were very blurry. No matter how Parr focused, he could not see the light specks clearly. He could only distinguish the colors and could not see the specific details.
"Is this Elemental vision? It's so magical!"
Although he could not see them clearly, Parr still happily widened his eyes and reached out to grab the various colored specks of light floating in the air. However, there seemed to be a repulsive force between him and the light particles. The different colored light specks would float away when he approached them. He could not catch them at all.
"I'm so angry!"
In the end, Parr gave up trying. He closed his eyes and turned off Bright Eyes. When he opened his eyes again, the night was dark once again.
Then, a bout of dizziness hit him. Parr's body swayed. He opened the data panel and saw that his Spiritual Energy Points had dropped to 3.
"Do Bright Eyes consume this much Spiritual Energy Points?"
Parr shook his head and shook away the dizziness in his mind. He continued to look at the data panel.
"With my current Spiritual Energy Points, can I still level up Bright Eyes further?"
"Beep, would you like to use 100 Spiritual Energy Points to level up Bright Eyes from LVL 2 to LVL 3?"
"No!"
"As expected, another 100 Spiritual Energy Points are required. Leveling up Talents is harder than leveling up Skills!"
Parr did not level up again. He wanted to save his Spiritual Energy Points to level up Get Up On Time next. That talent was more important when it came to matters of life and death.
"Okay, everything is done. It's time to rest!" Turning off the data panel, Parr stood up and stretched. He picked up the black sword and walked to his room.
…
Darkness. Sounds of running water in his ears woke Parr up. He opened his eyes and did not feel anything wrong with the surrounding darkness. He walked forward without thinking and consciousness, just like a zombie. After an unknown amount of time, a light appeared in front of him. When Parr saw it, his footsteps immediately sped up.
"Ah!"
Parr suddenly sat up from the wooden bed and panted while sweating profusely. It turned out that it was just a dream.
Huff!
After a long time, Parr calmed down. He wiped the sweat off his forehead and closed his eyes to think.
"What did I see at the end of the dream? Why do I feel that it was terrifying?"
Parr could not remember the last thing he saw. He thought for a long time and finally gave up.
"Forget it. I can't remember it! It was just a dream, anyway." Shaking his head, Parr got off the bed and stretched his body a few times. He looked out of the window. It was dawn now.
"This is good! My Stamina and Spirit Points are back to full." Looking at the data panel again, Parr pushed the door open and walked out, starting a new day.
…
In the evening, the open space where Haystack Village held the Harvest Festival Bonfire Party became lively again. This time, it was not to celebrate the Harvest Festival but to thank John for saving the village. This celebration should have been held yesterday, but at that time, no one was in the mood, so it was delayed until tonight.
The villagers were hospitable. Even though the grief in everyone's hearts had not completely subsided, the courtesy of receiving guests could not be ignored, especially when it involved their savior. The courtesy had to be carried out according to the highest standards.
"Let us thank Sir John for saving our Haystack Village!"
Old Jack raised a large glass of ale and stood up with a loud shout. Then, he raised his head and downed his drink.
After finishing the ale, Old Jack turned over the glass to prove that he had drunk it all.
"Thank you, Sir John!"
"Thank you, Sir John, for saving us!"
"..."
With the village chief leading the way, the remaining villagers were unwilling to be outdone. They stood up and raised the ale in their hands too.
"Hahaha, then I won't stand idly either!"
John laughed loudly and stood up. He raised a large glass of ale in each hand.
"Good!"
"Awesome!"
"Sir John, good job!"
John's heroic performance won everyone's applause. Among them, the young girls in Haystack Village cheered the most. The handsome John had already captured their hearts.
Just like that, the bonfire party entered its climax from the beginning. After drinking, people began to shout at the top of their lungs as if venting out all their negative emotions.
"Thunder and fire fell from the sky, and the earth cracked. Surrounding rivers have dried up, while grass and trees withered. The empire was lawless, and the heavens were angry. The elements were out of balance, and Holy Knights saved the world from chaos.
Holding the sword in his hand, he raised the flag of justice. The thick earth rebuilt the foundation of the Earth. The Inferno Ember Lion burned up the power of filth. The Thunder Eagle spread its wings to cover the sky. The Swift Shadow Wind Wolf brought the wind of freedom. The Brilliant Holy Dragon dispelled the darkness of the world. At this point, the continent was reborn, and all the disasters have been eliminated."
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