Chapter 52: Unexpected Expertise Rewards

The moon was bright and clear, and the morning sun chased away the last bit of darkness. The solemn and dignified Ohara Island once again welcomed a peaceful and peaceful morning.

In the shining morning light, on the vast and surging sea, a white boat swayed with the waves and slowly sailed towards this famous scholar island.

After half a year, Adrian finally returned to the familiar land of Ohara.

The Tree of Knowledge (Tree of Omniscience), which had been separated from a long time, now looked somewhat unfamiliar.

In the past one or two months, in order to complete the task of kicking the dojo… Ahem!

In order to complete the career upgrade task of "Sword Path of a Hundred Schools", Adrian's footprints have covered the large and small, star-studded islands in the West Blue, and almost swept all the sword art dojo on those islands.

In addition to accidentally receiving a legendary bad name of "Evil Swordsman", Adrian also accumulated various sword art knowledge, as well as rich and abnormal sword art combat experience.

At this time, choosing to return to Ohara was also for the sake of the sword art books in the Tree of Knowledge Library.

The Tree of Knowledge Library is open all day, and you will only be welcomed by scholars no matter when you go there.

As expected, the Tree of Knowledge Library also contains a large amount of sword art knowledge, although there are also many that overlap with what Adrian had seen before, but more are still new sword art school concepts.

Unknowingly, another month has passed.

Compared to half a year ago, Adrian's appearance had undergone some changes.

His hair was now loose and unkempt, black in color. He wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses, which seemed to have no lenses. His face was filled with a gentle expression of kindness, and he had an air of refined scholarly grace about him.

He had discarded his usual black suit in favor of a traditional martial arts training robe, a black inner kimono, and a white cloak.

Adrian, who had already read through all of the swordplay knowledge in the Tree of Knowledge Library, calmly submitted his advancement quest.

[Detected that the 40th-level Swordmaster advancement quest has been completed!]

[You have obtained the advanced profession of [Swordmaster] from [Formal Swordsman]. Your Stamina has been increased, Strength +3, Dexterity +3, Intelligence +3, you have obtained 4 points of free attribute points, and you have obtained 1 skill point.]

After successfully advancing to [Swordmaster], Adrian could clearly feel some changes in himself.

Although there was no prompt on the panel, Adrian could sense that his perception had become more acute. It was as if the world, which had been covered with a layer of sandpaper, had suddenly been wiped clean.

Adrian could feel the gentle breeze blowing against his face, and the smell of ink and moisture in the air. This feeling of spiritual closeness to nature made him slightly addicted.

At the same time, the panel refreshed with three new messages.

[You have learned the skill [Advanced Swordsmanship Practice]!]

You have learned the skill "Advanced Sword Affinity"!

You have learned the skill "Sword Qi"!

The first two skills are advanced versions of the official swordsman skills, but the last one, "Sword Qi", is a bit strange.

Adrian was puzzled.

In his impression, "Sword Qi" is a power that can only be possessed when one has reached the "Sword Saint" realm.

The world is more accustomed to calling it "Flying Slash".

But why is it possible to unlock the skill of "Sword Qi" at this time?

Adrian opened the skill bar and carefully looked at the skill description of Sword Qi, and then he came to a realization.

The Sword Qi that a swordsman comprehends is not the "Flying Slash" he thought it was, but a kind of air technique similar to "Air Slash", which produces a slash by rolling up the air through a super-fast and powerful sword swing.

In terms of true power and concentration, it is much weaker than the real "Flying Slash".

However, there is no doubt that the advanced skill of "Sword Qi" in the future should be Flying Slash.

However, the prompt on the panel has not yet ended.

Advanced Quest "Sword Path of a Hundred Schools", progress 3041/10.

Quest evaluation: Incredible!

You have obtained the Incredible-level evaluation reward: Randomly draw one sword skill proficiency.

Randomizing...

You have obtained the proficiency "Three Thousand Flows"!

[Three Thousand Flows] - Proficiency: Having read countless books and traveled thousands of miles, you have been cultivated by a vast ocean of sword knowledge. You can easily see through the flaws and loopholes in the sword techniques of others. When using sword attacks, the attack power bonus coefficient is 3.

Sometimes, surprises come so suddenly.

How to understand this proficiency?

The attack power bonus coefficient of 3 means that every time Adrian slashes with his sword, he can gain a positive buff of X3 attack power!

This is undoubtedly a powerful proficiency comparable to the "Ghost Fruit"!

Especially since this is Adrian's first attack-type proficiency!

In addition to his surprise, Adrian couldn't help but feel a bit fortunate.

"If I had only read 10 sword scrolls at the time and directly submitted the advancement quest, wouldn't I have only been able to get a 0.01 attack power boost based on the ratio?"

"A 1% attack bonus, even if it's a specialty, is still a shame for a specialty..."

Adrian felt refreshed and clear-headed, checking the attribute panel.

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Name: Adrian

Race: Human

Template: NPC

Level: Level 41

Primary Profession: [Swordsmanship Apprentice] LV20 (max), [Official Swordsman] LV20 (max), [Sword Master] LV1 (0/10,000,000)

Secondary Professions: [Navigator] LV10 (max), [Agent] LV10 (max), [Chef] LV10 (max), [Shipwright] LV10 (max), [Doctor] LV10 (max), [Sailor] LV10 (max), [Bounty Hunter] LV10 (max)

　　副职业:[航海士]LV10（max）,[特工]LV10（max）,[厨师]LV10（max）,[船工]LV10（max）,[医生]LV10（max）,[航海家]LV10（max）,[赏金猎人]LV10（max）

Personal Attributes: Strength 156, Agility 95, Endurance 125, Intelligence 510, Charm 55, Luck 1

Free Attribute Points: 0

Skill Points: 78

Health Points: 100%

Stamina Points: 100%

Haki Points: 100%

Specialties: [Low-level Resilient Life], [Ghost Fruit], [Curse of the Sea], [Robust Physique], [Three Thousand Flows]

Skills: [Ghostly Body] (max), [Ghost Creation] LV2, [Spirit Projection] LV2

[Basic Swordsmanship Training] LV10 (max), [Primary Swordsmanship Affinity] LV10 (max)

[Intermediate Swordsmanship Training] LV10 (max), [Intermediate Swordsmanship Affinity] LV10 (max)

[Advanced Swordsmanship Training] LV1 (0/100w), [Advanced Swordsmanship Affinity] LV1 (0/200w), [Sword Qi] LV1 (0/100w)

[Basic Navigator] LV10 (max), [Advanced Navigator] LV10 (max)

[Basic Marksmanship] LV10 (max), [Basic Combat] LV10 (max)

[Basic Fire Control] LV10 (max), [Basic Shipbuilding and Repair] LV10 (max), [Simple Disease Treatment] LV10 (max)

[Shave] LV10 (max), [Paper Drawing] LV6, [Moon Step] LV2, [Iron Block] LV1, [Finger Gun] LV1, [Storm Foot] LV1, [Life Return] LV2

 [Ghost Warrior] LV1

Legend: [West Blue: White Ghost], [West Blue: Evil Swordsman]

Equipment: Refined Longsword, Flintlock Pistol, Ordinary Compass, Nautical Map, Den Den Mushi (phone snail), Castle Castle Fruit

In the Grand Sea Calendar of the year 1498, with a completely renewed spirit, Adrian was ready to face all challenges!

　　在时代大幕即将拉开的海圆历1498年,焕然一新的阿德里安,已经做好了迎接一切挑战的准备!