Chapter 101: True Gesture
"Soul Sword" - that is the realm that can only be reached by the master of the legendary Red Guard Sword Singer.
With a supreme firm heart and a unique understanding of sword skills as a stepping stone, it can be opened to the pinnacle of the ancient sword path - that is, the legendary "Soul Sword" Holy Sea.
Almost all sword singers, as long as they work hard and train for a long time, are able to create a soul sword that meets their inner expectations. However, it is a sword that is purely supported by spiritual power, and is essentially empty. It was a symbol of piety in the Ancient Way of the Sword, but it could not be used as a weapon—but Nirevain knew that in the hands of those who were extremely powerful among the Sword Singers, the Soul Sword had transcended this essence and become a truly powerful artifact. And its use can be said to be as free as you want and cannot be taken away by anyone.
Others may not know, but Nereva was shocked by what he saw. He had never practiced the Ancient Sword Path himself, but he knew something about it, as his former best friend and later enemy, the late Viwick, one of the three gods of Morrowind, was a Red Guardian Sword Master.
Because of this, he could also understand that the sense of threat brought to him by the dragonborn in front of him was unprecedented—it was a drastic change in the whole person.
In Heiliga's eyes, the pure white soul sword gradually condensed and formed, almost turning from an illusion into a substance - Bernardo stepped out, and a sword slashed down simply, and the brilliant light burst open, cutting a graceful arc of light in the air.
And at the same time as Bernardo made a move, Nerivain also acted - his originally black and shriveled skin began to emit something similar to water vapor, and the color also turned black and red - it was the Dark Elves' special skill, the Wrath of the Ancestors.
As the name suggests, the Wrath of the Ancestors is to temporarily possess the power of their ancestors over the ages, which can enhance the combat ability of the dark elves - but this trick is not so simple when used on Nerevain's body. He is the reincarnation of the ancient hero Nirieva, and is the favorite believer of the two demon god lords, this trick is equivalent to the dragonborn using the "dragon form" for him.
The world was almost gray in that moment—time stood still, heaven and earth were divided; And Heiliga, who was quietly watching this scene from the side, did not react, as if he was stupid at that moment.
"That's what it is...... Is the ancient kendo of the Red Guard...... Well, I didn't expect that after Vivek, the next person I could learn about its power would be you. Nirivain, who had never been harmed by any of the Dragonborn's moves before, looked at the body on his chest that was oozing blood beads and the robe that had already been torn to a large gap, and smiled wryly, "Cut off the laws of nature, cut off the things that are one in the world—"
Nereva was injured - it would be a surprise if the top masters in the continent of Tamriel knew about it. He is almost invincible in the hearts of people, and there are only a handful of people who can match him in strength. However, at this moment, he looked at his wound, which had not been injured for hundreds of years, and muttered to himself.
"Hmm...... Oh, yes. You should be able to understand now. Bernardo smiled reluctantly. He was hurt even more - not only was the dense bloody hole covered his entire wrist, but even blood oozed from his nose and the corners of his eyes, "The burden of this move is really not light......" After saying that, he fell into the cold earth, and the blood continued to flow out.
"I'm fine." He gently reached out and stopped Helriga from helping him up, "Compared to that, did you see my move just now?" ”
"See." Heliga nodded, "What the hell is that-"
"I, Dragonborn." Bernardo struggled to his feet as he said, "The sword singer of the Red Guard, the inheritor of the ancient way of the sword. Practitioner of shadow magic. One of the custodians of ancient magic - I can pass on the additional powers under these titles to you through shadow magic...... Only this is the inheritance of the ancient sword of the Red Guard...... Can't do it.
"So, I have to show you that...... Maybe in the future, you will be able to grasp this power as well...... This is a power that surpasses everything and even the gods tremble...... The power that even the continent can sink...... Maybe then...... Ahem......" As she spoke, he began to cough up something like blood, splashing it on the ground.
"I see...... No one can withstand this kind of power, except me...... ? Nirivain couldn't help but laugh when he knew the truth of the matter, "In that case, it would be better to say no sooner?" ”
"Huh...... I also...... I want to see you surprised once in a while. Bernardo, wiping the corners of his mouth, smiled slightly, his body was no longer the existence of nothingness, but gradually turned into glow and particles and disappeared in place.
Like ice in the scorching sun, his body suddenly turned into an indescribable strange form, and then slowly flowed down Heliga's body—and finally, slowly disappeared beside him, in his shadow.
"Remember. The only people who can believe in it are themselves and their companions who have been tested. Don't be bound by any restrictions and go your own way. Me...... Hehe, I may not be able to accompany you. ”
With these words, the strange mass that Bernardo had turned into was completely gone—leaving only the scratched earth around it, and the vast forests that had been nearly destroyed by various explosions, proving that he had fought an unknown battle here.
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"Professor, the strange energy fluctuations coming from the woods by the lake have stopped." On the flying ship "Ancient Lorias", Kemparella was staring at an instrument in the room, his expression was so grim and complicated that almost anyone who knew him could say that they had never seen him so serious. And standing aside, the man he called "Professor", the chief designer and supreme executor of the "Gospel Project", was also standing aside at this moment, with a solemn face; The light on the strange staff in his hand, which had surprised even the dragon Regunat, slowly retracted.
"No, you won't get anything...... It seems that the place has been imposed, and even the staff of the alliance leader made with the "outer principle" cannot be broken...... Besides the boy who had been following the guerrillas, who else was there? ”
"And a man in a black cloak who has been there for a long time." Kempareira said, "The power is strong, and the origin is unknown. It's very likely that he created this barrier...... Is the purpose so that we don't steal any information about him? ”
"No...... Maybe not. Wiseman, who slowly withdrew his staff, had a complicated expression, "The power of this enchantment feels like it's above that...... There seems to be a ...... The feeling of a unique little world built on this continent...... If I had to say it, it was a bit like ...... I don't want to attract the attention of the whole world. ”
"But judging by the surrounding trees, it seems that there was a fierce battle...... Hehe, with this destructive power, even the main cannon of "Patil Matil" is probably ......" Looking at the chaos around the barrier, Kemparella rubbed his chin and said, "Can it intercept human detection, but it can't stop the spread of power?" Or is it because the power is too strong, and this level of destruction is already the result of the "dilution" of that barrier? ”
"Huh...... I'll tell the alliance leader about this after the plan. Wiseman put his mind away, "I'm interested in their business, but after all, the Ring side is the right thing for us. ”
"Hehe, that's what I said." Kempareira bowed slightly, "So, let me have a little more fun...... Kilbat-kun, I think I'm already at the academy by now......"