Defying the Fate of Beheading-Chapter 546 - 301: The Means to Tear Apart the Legendary Domain, Lokeshi’s First Encounter_2
By means of high-frequency vibration, the cut subject experiences "phase separation," theoretically dealing immense armor-penetrating damage.
Yet, there exists a method currently only in the realm of fantasy—Atomic Slash.
This method is closest to the Star-piercing Sword Light.
Imagine, within an absolutely static object, there suddenly exists a region in relative motion, what concept does that represent?
Direct cutting at the atomic or even subatomic level.
He finally understood why Kulin did not believe in brute force miracles.
At the end of the Star-piercing Sword Light, there must be an irresistible micro-surgery blade that would tear apart any material it encounters.
This is the power of a Sword Saint level.
Though Kulin called this technique the Invisible Gang Wind, Louis preferred to call it the "Holy Sword of Physics."
The extremes of deceleration and acceleration are nothing but this.
As he felt the continuously expanding deep-sea circle and the Star-piercing Sword Light entwined around the Celestial Heart Sword, a subtle feeling arose within him.
"Have I now mastered the legendary technique?"
The Invisible Gang Realm is the embryonic form of a demi-plane; the paths of "deceleration" and "cutting" become clear from this point.
With their combination, he now possesses a means to directly tear apart legendary domains.
"On your journey to the Lokeshi Empire, Your Highness must be cautious, as the martial artists there have rather peculiar styles." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
Hearing this, Louis said with some curiosity:
"Lord Kulin seems to have opinions about the Lokeshi Empire?"
Kulin shook his head and said, "Strictly speaking, it is not an opinion but rather an inability to accept their customs there."
Louis had actually done some learning about Lokeshi Empire’s related information.
But gaining knowledge from books is always superficial; it’s better to hear the opinion of an elder.
Kulin then shared some things about the Lokeshi Empire.
First and foremost is the Thirteen Bloodline Families.
"Do you know why there are Thirteen Bloodline Families?"
"Isn’t it because the Lokeshi Empire has thirteen paths of bloodline sublimation?"
Thirteen bloodlines correspond to thirteen Demigod paths.
It is said that the ancestors of the Lokeshi Empire used special methods to incorporate magical creature power into their bodies.
Ultimately forming thirteen extremely stable bloodline networks.
In the early years, the Ense Empire had a poor relationship with the Lokeshi Empire because Enses believed that the Lokeshi had ceased to be pure humans.
In fact, merely judging by appearances, Lokeshi people indeed seem to carry a bit of a Half-Beastman look.
"Do you think that the Thirteen Bloodline Families tightly control the promotion channels of the Lokeshi Empire more rigidly than in Tunisia?"
Louis nodded.
The Four Duke Families of Tunisia have never truly declined, yet at least those with talent on the Extraordinary path could ascend, and there are no shortage of nobles among the four families cooperating with mutual interests.
However, the Extraordinary path in Tunisia is one that both nobles and commoners can learn.
Kulin’s gaze became slightly deeper: "Yes, the main Extraordinary path in the Lokeshi Empire requires the bloodlines of the Thirteen Families to learn."
"Then doesn’t that mean..."
Determining whether one can become a professional based on bloodline, doesn’t this imply absolute class rigidity?
However, Kulin merely smiled and said: "Quite the opposite, among the three major nations of humanity, Lokeshi is uniquely the one with the weakest class rigidity."
He then began to narrate to Louis some matters of the Lokeshi Empire.
Make a note, the authority of the Lokeshi Empire is indeed tightly controlled by the Thirteen Bloodline Families; one could say all key positions in the empire are divided among these 13 families.
But Lokeshi people possessing the Thirteen Families’ bloodline account for 98.3% of the Lokeshi Empire’s population.
In other words, 98.3% of the Lokeshi Empire’s population hails from the Thirteen Families, no matter how distant.
Among the thirteen bloodline paths, there are the upper five bloodlines, namely the Five Guardian Stone Families.
They correspond to five powerful bloodlines.
Purgatory Dragon.
Red-eyed Winged Tiger.
Moon Howling Frenzy Lion.
Extreme Cold Giant Elephant.
Celestial Flame Bird.
The magical creatures corresponding to these five major bloodlines, once reaching their full maturity, can become legends; combined with the thirteen royal relics, they ascend to Demigods under ultimate sublimation.
And within the lower eight bloodlines, they correspond to wolves, deer, monkeys, rabbits, foxes, whales, snakes, and bulls, each possessing Demigod potential as magical creatures.
To further tap into bloodline power, the main professional system of the Lokeshi Empire is called Curse Swordsmen.
Swordsmen capable of using magic (though other weapons can also be used).
A characteristic of Curse Swordsmen is that from the time they take the job, they can use the heart’s blood of magical creatures to condense their own magic core.
Based on the source of the heart’s blood, a completely different development path will naturally emerge.
Take the upper five families’ Extreme Cold Giant Elephant as an example.
The Extreme Cold Giant Elephant is naturally large, with strong resistance to strikes, and possesses a series of frost-related magic.
Therefore, professional members of the Thirteen Families with the Extreme Cold Giant Elephant bloodline, throughout their growth will absorb a series of "ice magic creatures" that continuously strengthen the Extreme Cold Giant Elephant bloodline.
Snow Woman, Ice Purity Bird, Frosty Flying Bird...
Even if you have only a trace of Extreme Cold Giant Elephant bloodline, accompanied by the enhancement of Curse Swordsmen’s professional level, you will be nurtured by the precious blood of different ice magic creatures.
Since Curse Swordsmen themselves adhere to the "Covenant of Demon Hunting," an overwhelmingly powerful contract, if a Curse Swordsman wants to absorb other magical creatures’ traits for growth, they must hunt the magical creatures themselves.
The precious blood extracted from non-self-hunted magical creatures is less than one percent of what is gained from hunting alone.
At low levels, that’s another matter.
At higher levels, there are very few suitable magical creatures the high-level Extreme Cold Giant Elephant members of the Thirteen Families can find in sufficient numbers.
Considering long-term development, hunting alone barely suffices, so how could one possibly let juniors in the family profit from it for free?
Louis clicked his tongue in wonder: "That is indeed a good development pathway, theoretically, if a highly talented genius emerges, they could entirely push themselves to the peak through constant battles."
"In a certain sense, this provides the majority a chance to cross class boundaries."
Kulin nodded and said: "In fact, of the Thirteen Families’ heads throughout history, over 70% have climbed from non-noble ranks... relying solely on absolute talent."
Hiss.
Louis took a sharp breath.
70%?
What’s the concept? Doesn’t this mean that the privileged class of that country is actually a rotation, where "the emperor takes turns and this year it’s my family’s turn"?
The Lokeshi Empire truly is an ideal land for geniuses.
But...
"It seems you also realize that it’s hell for the mediocre there."
"The Curse Swordsmen of the Lokeshi Empire are excessively fond of battle; a surplus of martial force sometimes does not lead to strength, but rather to unnecessary internal consumption."
"Moreover... many details can’t be delved into deeply."
Louis knew what the Kulin Sword Saint meant to say.
Admittedly, providing everyone the opportunity to rise is a beautiful idea.
But if the way to rise is determined by ’strength,’ it inevitably creates significant risks.
Protagonists in novels frequently get into trouble, and individuals with such traits in the Lokeshi Empire could number in the hundreds of thousands or even millions.
Even with relevant rules in place, there’s an unavoidable mess of issues.
Of course, any Gu King crawling out of a breeding ground certainly possesses exceptional ferocity.
But the problem is that many issues cannot be solved just with strength.
—Not everyone is an emperor.
Moreover, leaders selected merely through strength are often fraught with problems.
With equivalent talent, whether in the Ense or Tunisia, the gap among students in various academies is actually not that significant.
Because under the imperial system, most families, even among wealthy merchants and nobles, generally couldn’t match the empire-trained academicians.
Thus, aside from that small top group, a relatively fair development in the same environment can usually be ensured.
But Lokeshi is different.
The nature of Curse Swordsmen predestines that many families start far ahead of ordinary people.
To be sure, the Thirteen Families have broken the bottleneck for advancement in an unconventional way, but it also creates a massive gap in the early and middle stages.
A Curse Swordsman who has hunted a newly born Ice Tempest Dragon under family assistance at the start, compared to one who can only hunt Ice Birds in desolate areas, experiences a significant early gap.
Unless you have enough luck or truly outstanding talent, the gap in the early stage could make you feel confined.
Players of "Monopoly Tycoon" know that if you use cheats, you discover that although it seems like a fair game of rolling dice and testing luck, if you start with triple the money others have, you rarely lose.
And if your initial funding is ten times that of others, you can always win.
Not only that, but you can also drive the other three players to bankruptcy swiftly because you can afford to upgrade facilities recklessly in the early stage, seize resources, and even plunder others’ assets.
Behind the smooth advancement path, there are still those who can stir storms.
He could foresee that internally, the Lokeshi Empire is probably experiencing intense internal competition.
Moreover... they are likely accustomed to "finding joy in competition with others."
Oh dear, it’s the competitive dog empire.
