Lord blessed by the elves

Chapter 6 Cyclone
The originally weak, stream-like battle qi, under the frenzied infusion of this external force, rapidly expanded and roared like air being blown in!
They frantically converged and compressed in Kruze's dantian, attempting to condense into the battle aura vortex that symbolized the threshold of an apprentice knight!
At the center of the Qi Sea, a vague energy core began to appear, and the surrounding air currents swirled wildly, pulling at the surging battle qi. A tiny vortex was struggling to form!
At this crucial moment when the nascent form was about to stabilize, the light of the energy crystal in his palm suddenly went out, turning into dust and slipping through his fingers.

"Not enough!" Kruze roared inwardly, his eyes bloodshot.

The nascent vortex, having lost the support of subsequent energy, immediately became shaky and was on the verge of collapsing!

In a life-or-death situation, there is no room for hesitation!

His thoughts flashed into the system space, and the second energy crystal instantly appeared in his right palm!
Without pausing, he clasped his hands together and tightly grasped the second crystal within!

"Freeze for me!!!" A silent roar erupted from the depths of his soul!

The second, followed by the third, violent surge of energy, like an endless supply of fuel, was frantically injected into the core of the extinguishing cyclone!
Waves of excruciating pain assaulted his will, his body feeling as if it were about to burst and tear apart at any moment! But he had only one thought in his mind: persevere! Failure or death! There was no turning back!
When the immense power of the fourth energy crystal was guided by the breathing technique, it slammed into the center of the Qi Sea like a final giant hammer.

Boom! ! !

A deafening roar, originating from the depths of his soul and audible only to Kruse himself, suddenly exploded out!

The originally violent and rampant fighting energy, which was on the verge of collapse, was finally forcibly compressed and tamed under the ultimate push of the fourth crystal, forming a stable, solid, and slowly rotating silver vortex at the core of the dantian!

Although the cyclone was small, it exuded a tenacious and powerful aura!

Like a nebula at the dawn of the universe, it rotates steadily. With each rotation, it naturally absorbs and refines the residual energy within its body, transforming it into pure and controllable battle qi!
The raging energy tide subsided instantly, replaced by an unprecedented sense of power and control!

The excruciating pain receded like a tide, leaving behind a feeling of complete transformation and immense strength!
Battle Qi Cyclone, complete!

The threshold for becoming a trainee knight has been broken!
Kruze suddenly opened his eyes. In the darkness, it seemed as if two faint but condensed and substantial beams of light flashed by!
He finally stepped into the first real threshold of this world's power system!
The morning mist had not yet completely dissipated, and the cool air was damp with dew. In the open space outside the gray stone main house in Lion's Tooth Territory, a figure was already sweating profusely.

Kruze held a broadsword used for training, his posture upright and his movements fluid and powerful.

He's completely different from yesterday!
Every slash, thrust, and parry he made carried an unprecedented level of refinement and coordination.

The sword's edge cleaved through the air, emitting a steady "whooshing" sound, no longer just an empty shell.

More importantly, around him, especially along the trajectory of his longsword, a thin yet clearly visible pale silver halo flickered and undulated like breathing, flowing endlessly with his movements!

This halo is the initial manifestation of condensed battle qi being released outwards!

It is the most obvious sign after stepping into the threshold of becoming a trainee knight!
Behind a window on the second floor facing the training ground, the castle's first valet, Wilstone, was carrying a stack of the lord's clothes waiting to be ironed.

His gaze inadvertently swept across the window, then suddenly fixed on Kruze, especially on the flowing pale silver halo!

Wilstone's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints!
His fingers tightened unconsciously around the clothes, his knuckles turning slightly white. As an experienced soldier, he couldn't possibly be mistaken!
“Battle Qi fluctuations… manifesting outwards…” Wilstone’s heart surged with emotion, which then turned into a long, silent sigh, containing immense relief. “It’s done! Young Master… he really did condense his Battle Qi seed last night and successfully advance to the rank of Apprentice Knight!”

This realization was like a boulder falling to the ground, instantly easing Wilstone's tense nerves.

He had served Lord Reyes for many years and knew well the "Lion's" anxieties about his successor.

Now, Kruse has finally crossed this insurmountable barrier. Although it was a bit late, he has succeeded in the end!
This means that the issue of succession to the Lion Fang Territory has, at least legally, been settled.

The future stability of the territory has been fundamentally guaranteed.

Wilstone's status was far from that of an ordinary manservant.

He was the "First Servant of the Castle," a title that meant he served Lord Reyes directly and was the lord's absolute confidant and representative in matters concerning the castle's internal affairs.

The deeper secret is that he himself is a Silver Knight who keeps his abilities hidden!

His battle aura cultivation is two major realms higher than that of a newly initiated apprentice knight (apprentice knight → formal knight → bronze knight → silver knight)!

He was Reyes's pillar of strength in Lion Fang Territory, protecting the family's foundation and deterring villains.

“Although it was a few years late and the process was quite bumpy…” Wilstone looked at the figure outside the window struggling to swing his sword, a hint of barely perceptible approval flashing in his eyes, “but to be able to break through on his own without guidance and with scarce resources, this mentality and perseverance are not unworthy of the name ‘Lion.’ Right now, it’s not too bad.”

He no longer hesitated. He quickly and precisely straightened his crisply starched, dark-colored servant's uniform, a symbol of his status, ensuring that every button and every crease was perfectly neat. Then, he turned and walked steadily down the stairs, pushed open the heavy oak door, and headed towards the figure sweating profusely in the center of the open space.

The morning sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone on Kruze, making the flowing pale silver battle aura appear even clearer in the light.

Wilstone stopped three steps away from Kruse, placed his right hand on his chest, leaned slightly forward, and performed an impeccable and respectful bow, his voice steady and clear:
"Good morning, young master! Congratulations on your great fortune in martial arts!"

This greeting is not merely a morning courtesy, but also a formal recognition of a newly appointed apprentice knight, marking the beginning of a subtle shift in the power structure within Lion's Fang Territory.

Seeing Wilstone's impeccable manners and meaningful congratulations, Kruse's lips curled into a sincere and confident smile.

He sheathed his sword and stood still, his breathing steady. The pale silver aura of his battle qi slowly receded, showing that he had gained initial control over the newfound power.

This Silver Knight's approval is of great significance!

"Good day, Wilston." Kruse's voice was steady and powerful, his gaze meeting that of the unassuming first valet of the castle with an air of equal respect.

(End of this chapter)