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Chapter 115 Frozen Awakening
To practice "Nine Rhymes of Pear Garden Opera", one must first stand facing the sun, gather energy from the dantian, and produce nine long tones.

The sound waves should travel from the throat to the feet, like drumming in stages. They should pass through the seven organs of the arms, chest, abdomen, waist, hips, knees, and ankles, drawing the whole body to resonate.

This is singing skill.

Following this are chanting exercises, performing exercises, and striking exercises—the rapid-fire delivery is like a hammer blow, each word resonating like a hammer blow; the arms are used as horses, the reins are swung nimbly; the falls and strikes are performed, the muscles and bones resounding together.

One round requires performing the "singing, reciting, acting, and fighting" exercises in sequence, which takes about the same amount of time as the "Rendall Body Training Method," around three hours.

By the time Wang Xi finished practicing, it was already evening.

The sky was dark.

"Nine Rhymes of the Pear Garden Opera (Skill Card/White One-Star): 1/100"

He was covered in sweat, his mouth and tongue felt dry, and his limbs felt sore and numb.

I was practicing my singing and chanting earlier, and my voice was as loud as a bell. If it weren't for the good soundproofing in this apartment, and the fact that it was just after get off work, I probably would have been yelled at and complained about by people upstairs and downstairs.

"call……"

Wang Xi plopped down on the sofa, wiped his sweat with a towel, and drank a few sips of warm water.

Although he is full of energy now, he still feels tired after training. The exertion of "Nine Rhymes of the Pear Garden" is greater than that of "Randall's Body Training Method" and "Moonlight Breathing Method".

He used his follower card to summon "Encouragement Cat" Ruri. A flash of blue light appeared, and the calico cat landed on his lap, nuzzling his head affectionately.

"Master, Liuli wants to eat something spicy and delicious..."

The cat looked up, its eyes brimming with tears.

"It would be even better if there was some frozen Devil's Soda."

"Quite a few demands." Wang Xi scratched its chin and laughed, "Alright, I'm hungry too."

...

...

Time turns.

More than half a month has passed.

Wang Xi hasn't been slacking off lately. Apart from occasionally taking Liuli out for a stroll to get some fresh air, he usually stays at home practicing his skills.

During the day, he would wear a "photosynthesis" mask and practice "Liyuan Nine Rhymes" under the sunlight, while at night he would sit cross-legged and meditate under the moon, practicing "Moonlit Breathing Method".

However, this was already the limit, and there was no extra time or energy to practice skill cards such as "Blood Orchid Elegy," "Omnipotent Warlock," and "Sugar Water Lord."

tired.

I'm very tired.

After experiencing it firsthand, Wang Xi truly understood why Li Xingduan had advised him to focus on developing in one direction.

As your strength increases and your deck expands, it's impossible to take care of every single card, so you need to make careful choices.

Otherwise, one might be good at everything but inept at everything.

Cards are valued for their quality, not quantity.

"Ugh."

He sighed.

Since that's the case, there's nothing we can do.

'Caus, level up!'

After more than half a month of arduous training, the "Nine Rhymes of Pear Garden Opera" and "Moonlit Breathing Method" only increased by less than 20 experience points.

Wang Xi wasn't worried about the slow pace, but rather about the weak foundation and lack of solidity.

So for the sake of the future, please use Chaos on the cards!

"82 experience points consumed (1463 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Nine Rhymes of the Pear Garden Opera (Skill Card/White Two-Star): 0/200"

'Truly professional.'

Wang Xi felt a surge of heat coursing through his body, spreading to every limb and bone. He stretched slightly and heard crackling sounds, his muscles and bones resonating.

'Flexibility and dexterity have been significantly improved, and even strength has increased considerably... This is a Zhang Limin-type skill card.'

He knew it.

In comparison, the "Rendall Body Training Method" is more about physical endurance, while the "Moonlight Breathing Method" is more about strength and intelligence.

The three have different development directions.

If it were someone else, they would naturally have to make a choice.

But for Wang Xi...

He wants them all.

Developing morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically in an all-round way is what young people in the new era should do.

'Caus, rise again!'

Wang Xi issued another order.

"200 experience points consumed (1263 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Nine Rhymes of the Pear Garden Opera (Skill Card/White Three-Star/Ultimate/Cannot Be Upgraded)"

Wang Xi emitted a hazy white light.

He felt that heat surge again, amplifying his body a second time, even more intensely.

At the same time, information flowed out from the gaps in my mind:

Please choose one of the following three enhancements.

"Option 1 - Eloquent Tongue: Improves singing and recitation skills, and provides an amplification effect on sound wave-type skills."

"Option Two: Life is Like a Play: It can improve acting skills and enhance the control over body muscles, especially facial muscles and facial expressions."

"Option 3 - Swordsmanship: This can improve your fighting skills and make you more proficient with weapons such as swords, spears, and clubs."

Faced with these three enhancement options, Wang Xi hesitated... It was a difficult choice, considering both verbal skills and martial arts techniques.

Option three, in particular, is equivalent to having mastery of four weapons simultaneously, instantly transforming one into a weapon master. This way, Wang Xi no longer needs to be limited to two-handed swords.

They could start fighting just by grabbing a streetlight.

So he chose the second option.

—"Life is like a play"

Life is a stage, and we all play our part.

A bitch is ruthless, an actor is ruthless.

Such exquisite control over every muscle in the body—what an incredible skill!

In particular, he can manipulate micro-expressions, which, combined with Wang Xi's eloquence and his "divine second" skill, makes him a movie star.

In my mind, a face that was hard to tell whether it was laughing or crying appeared, alongside "Never Tireless Journey" and "Bangbangtang".

The third brand!
It's done!
Wang Xi was in a good mood.

After being promoted from "Liyuan Jiuyun Opera" to "Supreme", he felt that his physique had improved significantly and his foundation had become more solid.

Unfortunately, the entry has not been updated.

He's still a four-star hero. Clearly, his accumulated experience hasn't yet led to a qualitative leap in strength.

at this time.

Wang Xi suddenly realized something and quickly focused his attention on his mind—

Through the misty, narrow gaps, he seemed to see another world. In that gleaming, azure ice crystal hall, a crack appeared on the human-shaped ice sculpture.

'The freeze is finally over?!'

Wang Xi was delighted.

Now we can finally return to the world of fairy tales.

His projection had been imprisoned for more than half a year, and now it has finally waited for the moment of rebirth.

Wang Xi lay down on the sofa and closed his eyes.

'Chaos, descend!'

...

...

A fairytale world.

The Kingdom of the Deer, north of the capital city of Daphne, atop the snow-capped mountains.

A series of clicking sounds echoed through the silent hall of the Ice Crystal Castle.

A human-shaped ice sculpture standing in the center was covered with cracks, and finally exploded into fragments and dust with a bang.

Amidst the dazzling icy mist, a figure fell straight to the ground. Because it was so hard, it bounced twice on the ground.

It made a thumping sound.

Wang Xi struggled to open his eyes, feeling excruciating pain all over his body.

This pain is peculiar, like hundreds of Alzheimer's patients wandering around him for a long time, forgetting the way home.

It was both painful and prolonged.

Those who frequently kick the corner of a table in the dead of winter can probably relate.

"hiss……"

Wang Xi lay there for a while before struggling to get up from the ground.

He's feeling terrible right now, dizzy, and weak all over. He's been frozen for seven months, like a lump of zombie meat.

'So I guess I've awakened my magical talent now?'

Thinking to himself, Wang Xi pulled down his collar and looked at his left chest.

A faint blue light emanated from the heart area, but instead of a stinging sensation, a warm feeling arose.

In my line of sight, tiny, colorful particles, smaller than sesame seeds, gradually appeared in the surrounding air.

They were like fervent fans who saw their own brother on the street, swarming around Wang Xi.

'I can see magical elements with the naked eye now?'

Wang Xi was very surprised.

Just then, a clear, cold female voice suddenly rang out from behind:
"Congratulations on waking up."

Wang Xi turned around and saw Isabella, with her hair up and wearing a long ice crystal dress, standing barefoot on the steps, gently holding onto the crystal-clear railing with one hand.

"Your Majesty Isabella, thank you for your help."

He quickly patted his chest in a gesture of respect and bowed his head.

Isabella sized up the young man and said calmly:

“I didn’t do anything. You survived entirely because of your talent and unwavering belief.”

"..."

Wang Xi really wanted to say yes, but ultimately he had to save face. After a two-second silence, he quickly composed himself.

Under the influence of the idea that "life is like a play," he controlled his forehead muscles to relax, his eyebrows to droop slightly, his lips to remain straight and not raised, and his cheekbone muscles to slightly raise, thus shedding his sense of aloofness.

He revealed an extremely sincere expression.

"Your Majesty."

Wang Xi said in a deep voice.

"If you hadn't explained the truth about the Ice Heart Curse to me and saved me, I probably would have died without knowing why..."

"Although I have been frozen for the past six months, I can always feel the magical rhythm you left behind... like an aurora in the darkness, both fierce and full of life."

"Now I can see the elements flowing, but I am also more aware that I am just a toddler who knows very little about the magical realm."

“I yearn for magic, and I revere magic… If you do not mind, I am willing to protect this pure land atop the snow-capped mountain and learn magic from you.”

"Please give me this opportunity."

After saying this, Wang Xi bowed his head.

"..."

Isabella frowned slightly.

They seemed to think the young man's request was too abrupt.

It also seems like they find it troublesome.

However, because the other party was polite and had a proper and humble attitude, I did not feel any aversion.

"I'm not good at teaching others, and snow-capped mountains and castles don't need any guardians."

Isabella said calmly.

"More importantly, you don't have an affinity for ice elements. Even if I teach you, you won't be able to learn it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi was not disappointed at all; on the contrary, he was overjoyed... If the Ice Queen said so, it meant there was hope!

His mind was racing.

At the same time, he controlled his facial muscles, revealing a resolute expression, and said in a deep voice:

“I know Your Majesty prefers tranquility and the snow-capped mountains do not tolerate outsiders… but now I have been bestowed the title of ‘Queen’s Sword’ by Her Majesty Xiana.”

"This sword is not only the sword of the Stag Queen, but also the sword of the Ice Queen."

“Your Majesty Isabella, you have more important matters to focus on, and I am asked to share some trivial matters with you… I do not dare to hope to receive your guidance, but only to serve you and prove my worth.”

After his performance in "Liyuan Jiuyun Opera" reached the highest level, his enunciation was clear, powerful, and resounding.

The sincere words finally made Isabella hesitate.

There was a long silence.

The Ice Queen gave the young man a deep look.

Raise your hand and wave.

A round ice crystal mirror condensed in the center of the hall.

She turned away, flicked her sleeves, and stepped onto the stairs without looking back.

A cold, clear voice came:

"If you can see the magical runes in the mirror within ten days and successfully absorb magic power and ice elements using them, I will agree to teach you magic..."

(End of this chapter)