Chapter Thirty-Four: The First Lesson from the Juggernaut
If he could, Hiko would never want to leave the warm room while he was having breakfast. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoWithout the scorching of the fire, no matter how soft and juicy bread is, it will turn into a hard stone in the shortest possible time. This is especially true in such a snowy environment.
But there was no chance for him to choose, because of the terrible amount of food in the dome, even his breakfast was wiped out by Her Royal Highness the Princess. And his father's mandatory request made him dismiss the idea of making another breakfast for himself. So at last he could only hold a loaf of bread as hard as a stone, and gnaw on it with all his might, and as he followed closely behind Daddy and the Dome and made his way to a tree-covered cliff near the shore.
And when he reached his destination, Daddy first thrust the iron totem in his hand, which was two points thicker than his whole person, into the ground, and then faced his son and the special student, and said to them with a serious attitude.
"Now that you're ready to start practicing with me, there are some things that we have to make clear. First of all, it's something that you have to practice. ā
"As a Juggernaut, although it is a Juggernaut who is missing an arm. But I, like all Juggernauts, have found my own path to legend and created a new genre. Although I didn't give this genre any loud name at the time, as I wandered the world, the do-gooders also gave it a nickname - Against the Tide and the Current. ā
"This name is really inferior, Dad, if I were you, I would definitely decide on the name as soon as possible. In this case, it is as if someone else has taken away your naming rights. ā
While chewing the bread in his mouth, he expressed his opinion vaguely. And this naturally attracted the angry glare of the dome and a slap from the old man.
"Eat your stuff and don't interject while I'm talking. It's all very important, listen to me, understand?"
Hiko, who was almost choked by a slap, stuck in his throat and almost couldn't breathe, gasping for breath with difficulty. And in this way, he naturally couldn't insert any words when his father was talking, so for a while, there was only the voice of his father talking on the entire cliff.
"I think there are two reasons why my genre is called the Breaking the Sea Current. First, I have slain the chaotic dragon Spear Ris on an island in the middle of the sea, and with its heart and soul I have carved the most profound Nord runes, making it the power that entrenches me forever. And the iconic act of this evil dragon is to set off a terrifying wave of anger on the sea. ā
Saying this, the father untied his fur fur, turned his back, and exposed his back in front of the two children. And as soon as he did so, Hiko and Dome were immediately able to see the great secret hidden in him.
I saw that on the strong marble-like muscles, complex and strange lines almost covered his entire back. The blue light of the stars burned and rushed in these lines like a river of flames. Listening closely, Hiko could even hear a terrifying roar that made his heart tremble.
This made Hiko surprised at the same time, but he couldn't help but look at his father. After living together for twelve years, he naturally knew that his father had a tattoo on his back. It's just the first time he knows that these tattoos actually have such a secret.
And it seemed that he also saw his son's doubts, and Mu continued to explain.
"You don't need to know much about the Nord rune, just know that this power is a gift from an ancient ancestor, and it is a natural power that belongs to us Nord people. When you reach adulthood, you will naturally have access to the blessings of this power. Of course, there are good and bad Nord runes, and it depends on what you do afterwards. The only thing I can tell you right now is that the more runes, the more power it brings. However, the more runes are imprinted, the heavier the burden on the person. Not many people can withstand the power of excess runes, so you don't need to crave it too much. After all, there are many more paths you can choose from. ā
After a brief introduction to the natural powers possessed by the Nords, Mu changed the subject and continued to introduce his own genre.
"As I said earlier, my genre got its name for two reasons. The merit of slaying the dragon that stirred up the tide of rage as a fame is one of the reasons, and the other reason is the qi I have. How much do you know about qi?"
"I know, teacher. As soon as Mu asked, Dome immediately rushed to answer. "Qi is the magical power that sprouts from the spiritual and physical training of a samurai who cultivates the physical body to the extreme, and through his will and life force to reconcile with the etheric elements in the world. My father once told me that a powerful warrior may not be able to cultivate qi, but a warrior who cultivates qi must be a powerful and terrifying existence. For example......
"Like me?" Shaking his head, Mu rarely showed a wry smile of nostalgia. "Your father is still haunted by what happened to us when we were young, but he only defeated him at the rite of passage, is it really necessary to remember it for so many years?"
"It's not a lingering, teacher. Shaking his head in the same way, Dome began to vindicate his father. "My father said that this is respect. He said that he wanted to surpass you all his life, but until now, it was impossible. Legends like you are destined to remain in the history of the Nords, to be remembered forever in the Hall of Ancestors. And he, I'm afraid, will be nothing more than a mere mortal who does nothing until the end. ā
"Your father is exaggerating, and his achievements in life are not below those of previous kings. When we come to the end, maybe we'll be together in the same place. ā
"I hope so, teacher. It would be a lifelong honor for me and my father. ā
Princess Dome's answer was not inappropriate, but to Yan's ears, it was too blunt and polite. He didn't like this way of talking, so he immediately started yelling.
"Okay, okay, can we talk about the old and nostalgic things later? Let's continue with the topic we just talked about, I haven't heard it yet?"
Glaring angrily at Hiko, Dome clearly complaining that he had ruined his chances of making a good impression in the teacher's mind. However, now that the opportunity has slipped away, it is impossible to come back. Because at this time, Mu had already continued to tell them.
"Alright, alright, let's move on. We just talked about gas. This power, like magic, belongs to a system of power that transcends the mundane. And the method by which it was born was created by the physical and spiritual attainment of the mortal extreme, and the ignition of the ether in the body with the will ignited. In this regard, we Nords belong to the unique type, because it is easier for us to meet this standard of birth qi, and the reason for this is because of our natural bloodline. ā
"The power of qi has its origins. Just as magic was brought by dragons from the depths of the starry sky, as a power comparable to magic, qi originated from the earliest creation of our world, the Titans. Although these ancient, god-like creatures have been lost to history, their legacy remains in this world. Qi is one thing, and our race is the other. ā
"Although it is no longer possible to determine what our race was born into this world, this is probably something that only the Mother of Life and the Eternal One can know. But one thing is for sure, and that is the power of the Titans in our veins. Since the War of the Ancients was brought to an end by the Ancients and the Titans completely disappeared from the world, the power of Qi has only appeared in us Nords at the beginning. And as our ancestors passed on this knowledge to other races, it became a magical power known to the world. But no matter how many people learn this power, one thing will not change, that is, qi will always be the most powerful capital of the Nord people. We have the largest number of powerful warriors in the world, and we also have four of the only twelve sword masters in the world. I, the nameless guardian who lives forever on the snowy mountains, the sword master of the north wind on the ice field, and the madwoman who likes to rob the world by boat. ā
"The four of us are the guardians of this ice field, intimidating those who have any intentions here, making them retract their claws in fear. As long as we are here, no one will dare to wage war against this land. This is also the meaning of the existence of the Juggernaut, guarding the land of one side, so that the war and the enemy will always have fear in their hearts. Because no one can be sure that he can survive in the hands of a sword master. Although the power of the Juggernaut cannot change a war, it is enough for the victor to die before victory. Therefore, the world fears us and reveres us, and we are also restraining and opposing each other, forming this fragile balance. Of course, it doesn't have much to do with you, at least not now. ā
At this point, Mu laughed.
"Maybe one of you will inherit my mantle in the future, but for now, you are only just beginning to embark on this path. I don't say this to you in the hope that you will be ambitious, but that you will have a clear understanding of the power of your practice. ā
"It's like what we just said about qi. As I said, this is the power that was born of the Titans. Mortals can only go through arduous practice to gain this power, but this does not mean that there are no shortcuts. For example, the Titans' legacy in this world is one that allows any mortal to give birth to this power. ā
Hearing this, not only the dome, but even Hiko's eyes showed a longing light. They asked in impatience almost in unison.
"What's that?"
"The heart of the Titan, the only thing left alive in the chest of the dead Titan. But seriously, I don't want you to waste this kind of thing on opening qi. It has a more special purpose!"