Chapter 180: Lightning Flash and Thunder Roll

"It's a bit of a pity." Lu Yu sighed softly; if the proficiency level of this blade technique could be raised to Chushen Ruohua, it would indeed be more formidable than the Basic Blade Technique.

Or, removing the phrase "effective only when using Thunderclap Blade Technique" would also work.

Of course, he also knew this was nothing more than wishful thinking; if it could truly be removed, it would mean it could stack with the Basic Blade Technique, and the power would be absolutely terrifying!

"Just the final Consummation Realm left." A premonition welled up in Lu Yu's heart; this time, he should be able to unlock a new trait.

After consuming 30 points of Experience Value, as expected, a completely different feeling emerged in his heart.

【Thunderclap Blade Technique: Consummation, Traits: Strengthen Body Level 5, Swift Lightning Level 4, Rushing Thunder Level 2, Lightning Flash and Thunder Roll Level 1】

Lu Yu's pupils constricted slightly; seeing the name of this trait, he intuitively felt it was by no means simple, and it was likely the essence of this blade technique!

【Lightning Flash and Thunder Roll: Active Skill. After activation, consumes a large amount of Mental Power and a large amount of strength. During the duration, blade speed and power are additionally increased by onefold. When hitting an opponent, there is a 30% chance to cause a paralysis effect on the enemy. Each level increased additionally raises blade speed, power, and paralysis chance by onefold. Effective only when using Thunderclap Blade Technique.】

"Too strong." Lu Yu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

According to the previous experience with the Shadowless Great Fast Blade, the onefold increase in blade speed and power from this Thunderclap Blade Technique trait can stack with the previous Swift Lightning and Rushing Thunder traits.

That is to say, after activating Lightning Flash and Thunder Roll, the blade speed can reach 4.8 times.

As for the power, theoretically, it can reach six times. But it is difficult for an average person to fully exert this power because the activation of Lightning Flash and Thunder Roll requires consuming a large amount of strength.

And the Rushing Thunder trait also continuously consumes strength after activation, which leads to the practitioner actually being unable to execute more than a few moves of 6-fold power blade techniques before their strength is exhausted.

Fortunately, this problem does not exist for Lu Yu.

Not only that, there is also a 30% chance to cause a paralysis effect on the opponent.

One must know that when experts exchange blows, victory or defeat often happens in the blink of an eye; even if the paralysis effect is triggered only once, it is enough to determine the direction of the battle.

The only flaw is that this time, there was no prompt like the previous one regarding raising the proficiency level cap.

"Sigh." Lu Yu shook his head helplessly; if this blade technique could be raised to the Chushen Ruohua level, the Rushing Thunder Blade Technique would surely be even more terrifying.

He glanced at the attribute panel:

Constitution: 1239

Strength: 1355

Experience Value: 1243

Spending less than 100 points of Experience Value yielded a bountiful harvest. At the very least, in terms of melee combat with others, he now had many more formidable means.

"It is also time to upgrade the Moon Observation Method." Lu Yu cast his gaze toward 【Moon Observation Method】 in the skill bar.

【Moon Observation Method: Minor Accomplishment, Traits: Concentration Level 2, Meditation Level 2, Conservation Level 1】

Last time, he consumed 100 points of Experience Value to raise the Moon Observation Method from Entry to Small Success.

Then this time, if there are no accidents...

Lu Yu invested 1 point of Experience Value; seeing the proficiency rise by five-thousandths, it then stopped changing.

"As expected." The corners of Lu Yu's mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile.

Looking at it this way, there might truly be hope today to raise the Moon Observation Method to the Consummation Realm.

If one also counts the subsequent 5 reinforcements and one Realm breakthrough, then to what terrifying degree would his Mental Power reach?

By that time, even if those C-Class Awakened in Yongan City came together, they would likely not be his match, right?

Thinking of this, Lu Yu did not hesitate any longer and decisively invested 199 points of Experience Value into the Moon Observation Method.

Instantly, the Mental Power in his mind surged like a violent tide, suddenly increasing by onefold; an unprecedented feeling of fullness, like a warm current, rapidly spread throughout his entire body.

He slowly closed his eyes, as if he possessed a pair of perspective eyes; all things within the house were presented in his mind with extreme clarity, every detail vivid and distinct.

【Moon Observation Method: Entering the Hall, Traits: Concentration Level 3, Meditation Level 3, Conservation Level 2】

No new trait was unlocked; Lu Yu had been mentally prepared for this, so he did not feel surprised.

"According to Meng Yu's words, when the Moon Observation Method reaches the Entering the Hall level, one can clearly visualize all moon phases in the mind and maintain them for a period of time.

And if one can completely visualize the cyclical change process from new moon gradually changing to full moon, and then from full moon returning to new moon, and repeat it, only then can it be considered the Great Success Realm."

He pondered slightly, trying to outline the trajectory of the moon phase changes in his mind.

The entire process was surprisingly smooth, and it continued for several minutes; he actually did not feel tired in the slightest.

"It must be because my Mental Power is extremely abundant now; not only can I achieve the effect of Great Success, but I am afraid that even things that can only be realized at the Moon Observation Method Consummation Realm, I now have the ability to do. And..."

His gaze turned to the skill bar, and he saw that the proficiency of the Moon Observation Method had risen by about one percent.

Calculating according to this improvement efficiency, it would take about five hundred minutes, which is 8 hours, to raise the proficiency to the Great Success Realm.

One must know that for those C-Class Awakened who want to cultivate the Moon Observation Method to Great Success, the time consumed is often calculated in years.

"Then let's continue."

This time, Lu Yu consumed another 400 points of Experience Value.

Instantly, the Mental Power in his mind surged violently like a volcanic eruption; at the same time, a strange feeling quietly welled up in his heart like light smoke.

Lu Yu felt a joy in his heart; without a doubt, this was successfully unlocking a new trait.

【Moon Observation Method: Great Success, Traits: Concentration Level 4, Meditation Level 4, Conservation Level 3, Learn One Know Two Level 1】

"Learn One Know Two?" Lu Yu couldn't help but scratch his head, pondering to himself, what kind of trait is this exactly?

However, when he carefully read the trait introduction, a look of shock immediately appeared on his face.

【Learn One Know Two: Each time the skill level increases, the Experience Value required for martial arts realm improvement decreases by 10%.】

He was stunned for quite a while before finally reacting.

Could this be the legendary improvement of comprehension? Can the improvement of Mental Power actually produce the miraculous effect of improving comprehension?

After thinking about it carefully, it seems to make sense.

After all, people with strong Mental Power can be more focused than ordinary people in whatever they do, and the speed of learning all kinds of things will naturally far exceed that of ordinary people.

Therefore, for others, the Moon Observation Method reaching the Great Success Realm means improved comprehension, thereby shortening cultivation time.

And reflected in himself, it is directly reducing the Experience Value required to improve the martial arts realm.

Lu Yu glanced at the remaining Experience Value; there were still 643 points left. He couldn't help but wonder if these Experience Values were enough to max out the Moon Observation Method?

He attempted to invest 1 point of Experience Value, and saw the proficiency of the Moon Observation Method rise by 0.138%.

"As expected." Lu Yu nodded slightly.

According to the previous pattern, if the Experience Value required to advance from the Great Success Realm were to double, it would originally require 800 points of Experience Value.

However, due to the bonus from the "Learn One Know Two" trait, which can reduce the Experience Value by ten percent, in this way, only 720 points would be sufficient.

It is a pity that the current Experience Value is still quite lacking.

Should he just give up like this? Lu Yu frowned slightly.

One must know that once the Moon Observation Method is raised to the Consummation Realm, his Mental Power will double, and after being amplified by the strengthening effect, the numerical gap will be extremely huge.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he hurriedly closed his eyes and, just like before, visualized the changing process of the moon phases in his mind.