Chapter 90: Fierce Bear Breathing Method

Robin clenched his fists, his heart full of helplessness and anger. He knew he could no longer explain anything.

"Lina, it's not as you think," Robin whispered.

Lina shook her head, voice cold: "No more explanations. The Wizard Council has lost patience with you. From now on you will be formally detained until we uncover the whole truth."

Robin felt a weight in his heart, knowing he had fallen into a dead end, but it also meant his surveillance level rose, appearing more dangerous yet, paradoxically, safer.

At least his strength does not exceed the protective force, so he cannot be harmed.

"Fine…" Robin whispered, a hint of resolve flashing in his eyes.

Robin was formally detained in a special area of Si Tan Fu Xueyuan, where monitoring and guards were tighter than before.

Third Apprentice Wizards took turns watching him each day, and even his meals and schedule were strictly controlled.

Robin did not feel despair; instead, he felt more at ease.

Under this protective force, if anyone could still kill him, he would have no chance of survival outside.

"Since they locked me here, I'll use this time to train at full strength!" Robin thought.

Although the Wizard Council no longer trusts him, they won't act against him lightly before the truth is clear. This period is the best chance for him to boost his power.

Robin spent almost all his time on cultivation, aside from necessary rest and meals.

He employed the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method to consume the Life Force of other Breathing Methods, continuously strengthening his body.

At the same time, he used the Giant Rock Basic Meditation Method to increase his Magic Power reserve, attempting to combine Magic Power with the Knight's primordial force to forge a stronger combat style.

【Name】: Robin

【Profession】: Knight/Wizard

【Level】: Knight (Late) Wizard (Second-level Apprentice)

【Life Force】: 1500

【Magic Power】: 300

【Skills】:

Second-tier Swordsmanship: sword attacks increase power by 20%, experience: 2458/20000

Second-tier Hand-to-Hand Combat: close combat attacks increase power by 10%, experience: 2358/20000

Second-tier Archery: arrow attacks increase power by 20%, experience: 2085/20000

Third-tier Forging: can craft all weapon equipment, 50% chance to produce low-quality gear, 30% chance for medium-quality gear, 20% chance for common gear.

Archery Skill: Earth Explosion Arrow (concentrates Earth Primordial Force Archery, explodes on impact, consumes heavily)

Soil Dragon Breathing Method (Advanced Knight Level): basic Life Recovery, Knight Level experience: 9528/10000

Life Force: 400

Spirit Snake Breathing Method (Advanced Knight Level): basic agility, body flexibility greatly increased, Knight Apprentice Level experience: 5524/10000

Life Force: 300

Dragon Devouring Breathing Method (????): can simultaneously practice other Breathing Methods, devouring their Life Force to aid one's own breakthrough.

Knight Level experience: 9082/10000 (can practice Breathing Methods concurrently: 1/2)

Life Force: 800

Giant Rock Basic Meditation Method (Entry Level): basic spirit, basic earth element perception, Second-level Apprentice Wizard experience: 5245/10000

Magic Power: 300

【Equipment】: Great Horse Leather Steel Tang Sword, Pulley Composite Bow

Global Experience: 521

Robin looked at his Attribute Panel, his heart full of anticipation.

After this period of frantic training, his Life Force and Magic Power have both risen markedly.

Especially the effect of the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method, which lets him devour the Life Force of other Breathing Methods to quickly break through bottlenecks.

"If I get a little more time, I can reach the Knight pinnacle, even challenge the Great Knight realm!" Robin thought to himself.

Robin also knows his time is not abundant.

The Wizard Council and the Black Wizard are both operating in secret, ready to strike at any moment. He must quickly raise his strength to survive the coming storm.

One deep night, Robin was meditating when he suddenly sensed a familiar Magic Wave.

He quickly opened his eyes and saw Lao Mao's figure standing in the corner of the room, hidden in the shadows.

"Lao Mao?" Robin whispered, both surprised and wary.

Lao Mao nodded and whispered, "Time is short; I must tell you something."

Robin quickly rose and walked to Lao Mao, "What happened?"

Lao Mao's tone carried urgency: "The Black Wizard has found a clue to the Soul‑Eating Crystal; they are planning a massive assault. The Wizard Council is on guard, but its internal ranks are not united, and may fail to repel the Black Wizard's attack."

Robin's heart sank: "Does that make my situation even more dangerous?"

Lao Mao nodded, then pulled a tiny Talisman from his coat and handed it to Robin: "This is an 'Explosion Crystal', enough for you to blast open this great gate, letting you escape amid the chaos. If the Black Wizard breaches the academy, you must leave immediately, without hesitation."

Robin took the Explosion Crystal, feeling a faint Magic Wave.

"Lao Mao, why are you helping me so much?" Robin whispered.

Lao Mao was silent for a moment, then said, "Because you possess something I want..."

Robin's pupils narrowed slightly, his wariness of Lao Mao deepening.

Lao Mao's figure gradually faded into the shadows; before leaving, he whispered, "Remember, no matter what happens, never trust the Wizard Council lightly. Their motives are not pure."

Robin clenched the Explosion Crystal, a flash of resolve in his eyes.

The Dragon Devouring Breathing Method now incorporates another Breathing Method; without hesitation, he began training the Fierce Bear Breathing Method brought from his domain.

Robin sat cross‑legged in the corner of the room, holding a Rune of the Breathing Method etched with a Fierce Bear motif.

It was the last set of Breathing Methods he took from his domain, never before practiced.

Now, facing ever more complex circumstances, he decides not to hesitate any longer and directly merges it into the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method.

The special effect of the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method allows him to concurrently practice multiple Breathing Methods, and to aid his own breakthrough by swallowing the Life Force of other Breathing Methods.

Although practicing multiple Breathing Methods simultaneously imposes a greater burden, Robin knows he no longer has time to cultivate slowly.

"The Violent Bear Breathing Method, renowned for strength and endurance, perfectly compensates for my current shortcoming," Robin murmurs to himself, then closes his eyes and begins to operate the Dragon Devouring Breathing Method.

As his breathing steadies, the Life Force within his body begins to surge. The Dragon Devouring Breathing Method, like a greedy giant dragon, swiftly devours the Life Force of the Violent Bear Breathing Method. Robin feels a powerful force circulating inside him, as if a raging giant bear has awakened in his veins.

(End of Chapter)