End of the Fifth Day

As he leaned against the wall to rest, Zhao Gao watched the rest train on the field.

After watching for a long time, Zhao Gao had a slight understanding of everyone's strength.

It had been the fifth day since they arrived. Based on Zhao Gao's assessment of their physical fitness, they should be at level 2 or 3 of their Character stats.

Their level of the Breathing Technique should be around 6 to 7.

In other words, their physical fitness was at about 8 Stats points.

This was only based on Zhao Gao's estimations. The others mainly used their EXP to increase their Basic Breathing Technique. As for the other skills like Saber and Shield Technique, and the Black Stone Fist, there was not much improvement.

According to their level of Basic Breathing Technique, those who were below level 10 would not be able to gain EXP points equivalent to that of a 24-hour period.

One could only train 4 times in a day. If the increase in skill level and character level were considered, the increase in physical fitness would mean that one could train 4 times more.

Of course, this was according to Zhao Gao's calculation. If one was not too stupid, one would naturally notice the importance of the Breathing Technique.

As long as they focused on improving their Breathing Technique, as soon as their skills reached Level 10, they would become passive skills. Only then would they be able to differentiate themselves from others.

At a glance, Zhao Gao noticed there were quite a few of these people.

Although they were only at level 2, and were not familiar with their Black Stone Fist and Saber and Shield skills, their physical stats at spar were slightly higher than the rest.

These were the people who had used their Freedom Stats points to upgrade their Breathing Technique.

This was based on Zhao Gao's judgment.

As they had invested most of their EXP points into the Basic Breathing Technique, the rest of their skills were not at a high level. Hence they were not skilled in those techniques.

However, from today onwards, they should be able to upgrade their Basic Breathing Technique to Elementary Breathing Technique.

This would be the beginning of their rapid increase in strength.

Zhao Gao was observing everyone's spar practice while he was thinking about this.

He was starting to estimate the strength of the others.

If he had not thought about it, he would not know; yet the moment he thought about it, he got a shock.

Unknowingly, they had almost half of his physical stats. This made Zhao Gao feel very pressured.

He could no longer be so relaxed, and confident that he would be able to suppress them.

He had stored up so many Freedom Stats points. Now he had to quickly add them and turn them into his true strength.

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There was not much time for Zhao Gao's thoughts to wander. Around 4 pm, everyone stopped to rest and started moving toward the stream.

It was time to wash up again.

This time, Zhao Gao no longer practiced Beginner Combat by the stream.

He decided to practice the Basic Saber Art.

Both the Saber Art and Combat Technique were the best techniques to use against enemies. They could also be used for the training of one's strength.

Since he had a choice, Zhao Gao naturally chose the saber technique.

In Zhao Gao's heart, if he had to choose a weapon, he would only choose the saber as his lifelong weapon against the enemies.

The first reason was that he liked the imperious manner of wielding a saber.

In addition, there was this old saying in Chinese martial arts, "First, the Saber",

"Second, the Spear", and "Third the Sword".

Zhao Gao was not willing to pick a Spear. "Why is that so?" one might ask.

Well, Zhao Gao could only say, "Other than Zhao Zilong of Chang Mountain, all pikemen do not enjoy a 'Lucky End'."

Fine, one can admire the Sword all he wants, but the Sword was considered 'lower in rank'. .

Of course, Zhao Gao had no intention of belittling the Swordsman.

He used to like the character Ye Gucheng and his unique swordsmanship, in the drama "The Little Fairy". Zhao Gao had once imagined himself in a fluttering white robe.

But Zhao Gao would still choose to use a saber in killing the enemies.

It was not for any other reason. He simply liked it.

Sabers were a favorite among soldiers and it was an iconic weapon.

When the user brandished his saber, the wind howled, the cold blade light threatened. Only the wind of the saber can be heard, but no one can be seen. It was valiant and powerful, so the user is a representative of bravery.

Zhao Gao wanted to be one who wields the Saber.

Moreover, as the physically strong Zhao Gao 'danced' with his saber by the stream, the scenario could be described as, 'the wind howled, the cold blade light threatened. Only the wind of the saber can be heard, but no one can be seen.'

After practicing his saber techniques, Zhao Gao washed up and returned to the point of assembly. Chiliarch Ling brought him and the others back to the field.

Then, it was time for dinner.

As usual, Zhao Gao continued training after dinner.

He took the large saber that Adjutant Qian had given him and started training alone on the field.

Zhao Gao did his best with every move and every slash.

The immense strength caused the large saber to emit an ear-piercing sound in the air.

Zhao Gao only stopped training at 2200 hours.

As he leaned against the wall to rest, Zhao Gao opened the system interface and started to add points to his skills.

"Storage EXP: 3 061 295"

As soon as he opened the system interface, the 3 million EXP points stored gave Zhao Gao a surprise.

This made Zhao Gao laugh happily in his heart. "It's time to take off!"

With joy in his heart, Zhao Gao began to add points to the Elementary Breathing Technique.

"Elementary Breathing Technique upgrade successful!"

"Current level: Level 25, 570 312"

"Level 26 (638 750)"

"Level 27 (704 040)"

"Level 28 (788 320)"

"Elementary Breathing Technique has increased by 4 levels. Obtained: 4 Freedom Stats points"

"Talent activated, additional gain: 2 Freedom Stats points"

"Current Freedom Stats points: 26.5"

"Remaining EXP points: 359 873"

The system notification panel was refreshed.

Zhao Gao was always the happiest at these moments.

With much joy displayed on his face, Zhao Gao got up and rushed to the military tents.

As he walked, he admired his impressive interface.

"Name: Zhao Gao"

"Gender: Male"

"Level: 6"

"Storage EXP: 359 873"

"Essence: 15.5"

"Spirit: 12"

"Magic: 16.5"

"Talent: Greed in the blood"

"Skills: Elementary Breathing Technique (28) Basic Saber and Shield (10) Beginner Combat (20) Basic Saber Art (21)"

"Evolution: 1.5"

"Freedom Stats: 26.5"

Evaluation: Hmph! Can you block this saber that I have used for decades?

After a series of crackling sounds, the system sounded "Big Brother, Big Brother! Stop hitting me, I was wrong. I will never practice the saber again!"

After another series of sounds, "I'm telling you, if you hit me again… I'll… I'll run away!"

Zhao Gao had a bad feeling when he saw the Evaluation.

As expected, the image of himself being beaten up appeared in Zhao Gao's mind.

Instantly, Zhao Gao stopped in his tracks and closed the system interface with a gloom over his face.

As he walked towards the military tents gloomily, he whispered to himself, "I didn't see that. Yes, I didn't see it! I didn't see it…"

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He lifted the curtain of the military tent and walked straight to his bed. With a gloom over his face, he took off his armor solemnly and lay down on the bed.

His four roommates did not like him in the first place and hence, did not bother to talk to him.

When they saw Zhao Gao's dark expression, it was obvious that he was not in a good mood. Naturally, they would not be so thick-skinned as to give him the time of the day.

When they saw Zhao Gao lie down, they followed suit.

They were chatting happily initially. However, when Zhao Gao entered, the atmosphere turned cold instantly.

They also did not want Zhao Gao to hear what they were talking about.