We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

"Uesugi said in a deep voice."

"It's even more radical than I imagined... Xiangzi, if you can't find a hybrid who has mastered advanced alchemy, you must never try it directly."

"The alchemical arrays and rituals set up inside are not high-level enough, and the stress on the human body is extremely high. Even if one has mastered the power of words to enhance physical fitness, it is difficult to endure this kind of pain."

"If we could find a highly skilled alchemist to refine the array, we might be able to increase the chances of success by a little bit."

"But the problem is... there are very few hybrids in Japan who are proficient in alchemy, and even if there are, they are still far behind Europe in the most advanced aspects."

“These people have always been closed off. Generally speaking, they only exchange techniques with alchemists in Europe and America, and rarely help alchemists in other countries.”

"Therefore... it's almost impossible to perfect the ritual."

He sighed,

The oppressive aura emanating from the dragon bone remains before him had no effect whatsoever on him.

But thinking about how generations of this family members kept improving through their limited attempts, yet also kept sacrificing themselves, I couldn't help but sigh.

But Nan Yun Yuyue's eyes lit up.

"A high-level alchemist..."

"Although there is no such person in the Snake Clan..."

"But...it seems like it's in Crychic."

He immediately thought of Takamatsu Akari, the girl who could forge the Philosopher's Stone.

"Since she can create the Philosopher's Stone, her alchemy skills must be among the best in the world."

"I wonder if she could help Xiangzi improve the rituals in the basement of the old Guhe Garden."

"If that's the case, the probability of success might increase again."

Nanyun Yuyue's thoughts drifted.

"We also need a high-grade dragon bone..."

Previously, Uesugi Kotsu had mentioned that the level of dragon bones could also increase the success rate of the ritual, and judging from the aura released by the dragon bones of the White King's bloodline, this one should only be a relatively powerful third-generation species.

Of course, in terms of strength, it was absolutely no less than some ordinary second-generation species, and that is why it was able to retain such a rich spiritual element even after its death.

at this time,

Suddenly, Nan Yun Yuyue heard a long-unheard notification sound in her mind:

You have witnessed a deeply hidden dragon skeleton and the corresponding alchemical ritual. Free skill point +1.

Nanyun Yuyue felt happy.

"Finally, I have free skill points again."

Free skill points are of great significance to him, as only by acquiring enough skill points can the levels of the various 'Discipline' authority be increased accordingly.

The last time I gained a skill point was on the overpass on a rainy night, when I was facing Odin.

That time, he allocated his skill points to 'Forbidden Zone', and it was thanks to the effect of the increased authority that he was able to successfully escape from Nibelungen with Toyokawa Shoko.

“I’m not surprised that a being of Odin’s caliber has this ability, but I didn’t expect that the dragon bone would also have a certain effect of hindering the detection of ‘Discipline’.”

"There are too many secrets about dragons in the world. There must be other similar dragons that can evade the detection of the rules to a certain extent."

"In that case, we might as well strengthen our authority over detection."

With a thought, Nan Yun Yu Yue chose to add this precious skill point to 'Candlelight'.

[Candlelight LV3 → LV4]

"The 'Candle Illumination' also has the effect of concealing one's aura, so it can be said to have multiple benefits."

He opened the long-unused system panel and looked at the current data:

[Progress towards unlocking 'The Burial Ground of Gods' (3/6)]

[Current Word of Power: 1]

【'Precepts'】

[Forbidden Zone: LV4] [Heart Abyss: LV2] [Candlelight: LV4]

[Rebirth: Not yet available]

[Currently available skill points: 0]

"The burial place of gods... dragon bones..."

"If I remember correctly, the 'Yamata no Orochi' should be sleeping at the place where the gods are buried."

"His bloodline rank is far higher than that of the one in the basement of the old Furukawa Garden, and he also possesses a being that can truly be called a 'god'."

"What if we use the dragon bones of such beings as the medium for the advancement ritual?"

A crazy idea suddenly popped into Nan Yun Yu Yue's mind.

"But if I want to defeat Orochi, my strength must advance again to have any chance of killing it."

"Moreover... I definitely can't fight alone; I need the help of other high-level hybrids."

"I've thought of a good idea."

Chapter 179 Hokushin Ittō-ryū, Summer Vacation Begins

After exploring the secrets of the basement, Toyokawa Shoko used her bloodline to close the 'coffin' that imprisoned the remains of the White King's bloodline.

The black chain seemed to have an automatic closing function. When it sensed the departure of the direct bloodline of the Toyokawa family, the smooth cross-section that had been opened twisted back together, becoming as tight as ever.

"The design of the alchemy related to bloodlines is truly amazing."

Nan Yun Yu Yue thought to herself.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a method capable of turning the rotten into the miraculous. It is precisely this great power that has led countless hybrids to sacrifice themselves for it over the years.

"Speaking of which, there really isn't a hybrid in the entire Snake Clan that excels in this field."

"The White King is the master of the 'spiritual element,' so theoretically, the White King's descendants should have a certain advantage in terms of spiritual power."

"But apart from the most prestigious bloodline—'Royal Blood', there has been little progress in alchemy."

"Are there no mixed-race individuals among those who went to Kassel College for exchange programs who specialize in this field?"

Nan Yun Yuyue had some doubts in her heart.

He took one last look at the entire pure white pillar.

The three then left the old Furukawa Garden and took a tram to the church.

The sky was already slightly dark, and the golden light of the setting sun blended with the gray of the night, casting a hazy hue over the tall buildings along the street.

"Perfect timing for another kendo practice session."

Standing at the entrance of the church, Toyokawa Shoko thought to herself.

Everything she saw in the basement today fueled her urgency to improve her strength.

Nangumo Ugetsu wasn't in a hurry to go home either. Since Uesugi Etsu was going back with them, they could hone their swordsmanship skills tonight.

"If it had been a few years earlier... there would have been much more time."

"Ugh."

Uesugi Kotsushi also sighed inwardly.

He came from the basement of the old Furukawa Garden to the basement of the church. Standing in the familiar, open space, he rested for a while before starting tonight's kendo lesson.

"I have already taught you all the basic footwork and sword-wielding techniques of Kendo."

“Perfect timing. Your foundation is almost complete, and now you can start learning the techniques of different schools.”

Uesugi said seriously.

"This time, I will teach you the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style first."

"This school of thought originated in the late Edo period, which is not too long ago, but it is good because it combines the past and the present and emphasizes practical combat."

He spoke slowly, his voice echoing in the empty basement.

"On the battlefield, it pursues only one word: stability!"

As he spoke, Uesugi Kotsushi had already taken an old sword from the sword rack and casually held it in his hand.

"Watch my movements."

At this point, Uesugi Kotetsu moved his feet slightly, slowly raised his ancient sword, and then slashed down fiercely!

Swish!

The speed of this strike wasn't exaggerated, but it was extremely clean. Relying on the force it carried, the blade also emitted a muffled sound of wind being cut.

"This move is called 'pull-and-strike,' and it's used when an enemy suddenly enters your attack range."

"The basic attacks of the One-Sword Style are roughly three types: pull-out strike, uppercut, and thrust."

"I already demonstrated the Pull Strike to you earlier; this is the Upper Section Slash."

He stepped forward steadily, using his waist to power his arms, raising the ancient sword high above his head with a dull "thud".

Immediately, Uesugi Kotsuki turned his body slightly to the side, then pushed off with his feet, and the tip of his blade shot straight forward!

Thrust!

Nan Yun Yuyue kept a close eye on his movements, not daring to relax for a moment.

As times have changed, Uesugi Koshi has become one of the few remaining kendo masters in Japan. The kendo techniques he taught incorporated the strengths of various schools, making them true killing techniques.

Mastering the techniques of the kendo style he taught is undoubtedly the fastest way to improve.

Uesugi Kotsugu demonstrated the basic movements of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style several more times, then stood aside, watching the two perform the movements and offering verbal guidance:

"The uppercut is generally used when the enemy's defense is relaxed or they are retreating, to suppress them from a high position. When drawing your sword, you must do so from a high position."

"But this move should not be used carelessly in actual combat, because once it is dodged, your center of gravity will be directly exposed."

"After you have a basic grasp of the three movements, you can try to connect them together, and it would be best to make the offensive as continuous as a river."

"Faster!"

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Nanon Ugetsu and Toyokawa Shoko practiced again and again, leaving only the sound of swords clashing and footsteps in the basement.

Kendo LV2 (20/1000)

Kendo LV2 (25/1000)

Kendo LV2 (30/1000)

……

Although it was her first time encountering this style of swordsmanship, Nangumo Ugetsu felt that she was gradually grasping the key points of these moves.

"With the foundation of basic skills, the speed of subsequent practice will become faster and faster."

Like other skills, Kendo can be mastered through gradual accumulation, which is why many Kendo masters are not only proficient in their own school's sword techniques, but can also quickly learn the techniques of other schools.

He originally thought that today's main focus would be on practicing the three basic techniques of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style, but after about an hour, Uesugi Etsu stopped the two of them.

Uesugi Koshi was somewhat surprised:

"The progress of my two apprentices is much faster than I imagined."

He was already an adult when he ignited the power of words. Later, he was taken to Japan by the Snake-Headed Eight Families to learn swordsmanship. He had no childhood training in this area and relied entirely on the physical qualities brought by the 'royal blood' to hone these top-level swordsmanship skills to their peak.

After his defeat to Angers, Uesugi Kotsushi wondered if he had learned kendo ten years earlier, would Angers' Niten Ichi-ryu style have been unable to defeat him?

But he never found another "royal blood" inheritor, nor did he ever see what level a "royal blood" inheritor could reach if they practiced swordsmanship from a young age.

The appearance of Nan Yun Yu Yue perfectly fulfilled his expectations in a certain sense.

Uesugi Koshi paused for a moment, then said:

"You've all practiced quite well so far. Now I'll teach you a killing move from the Hokushin Ittō-ryū style."

He slowly raised the ancient sword in his hand.

The next second—smack!