novellhall Chapter 58 The Truth About the Epic Knight
Chapter 58 The Truth About the Epic Knight
Upon hearing this, Lin Wei also became serious, his brows furrowing tightly. This was a very important matter.
"So, this Gate of Hell might subsequently appear throughout the entire continent, including the typhoid fever in the north?" Lin Wei asked, his gaze fixed on Prince Maple Leaf.
"That's right, there have been no fewer than a hundred cases of typhoid fever in Prince Dragonfly's territory, which has given him a huge headache," said Prince Maple Leaf. "Plagues target civilians, but typhoid fever can infect knights, and even superhumans cannot resist it."
"That's troublesome. What about the southern part of the mainland?" Lin Wei pressed.
"The Central Divine Court remains firmly in its position, just as it has for thousands of years." Prince Maple Leaf shook his head, a helpless look on his face. "They have sent priests out, but they have all been stopped by the rebels halfway. Moreover, the holy water is only a temporary solution, and can only solve part of the problem."
"Your Highness, are the deities behind the divine agents all real?" Lin Wei asked a question that had been puzzling him, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"Of course they exist. If they were false, the Ghost God Court would have been overthrown by knights throughout history. You must know that the southern part of the continent is a land rich in resources," Prince Maple Leaf said in a low voice. "Whether it's Father Holy Mercy, Mother of Abundance, or Son of War... they all truly appeared. They simply descended as miracles, and their stories were sung throughout the continent by bards."
"And then they all disappeared?" Lin Wei continued to ask, tilting his head with a puzzled look.
"I don't know the specifics either. The disappearance of the deities is related to wizards; that's what my grandfather said. It's probably because the wizards didn't believe in the deities, but advocated for truth, and drove them away." Prince Maple Leaf continued, "Don't even mention the brilliant wizards who didn't believe it; we knights didn't believe it either. We practice breathing techniques, relying entirely on our own self-cultivation to activate our blood vessels and unlock the body's hidden potential."
"I wonder if the master has ever come into contact with a paladin."
"No, I haven't had a chance to go out for a while," Lin Wei honestly confessed.
He found that Prince Maple Leaf was a bit talkative, like a senior who knew everything, which greatly increased his liking for him.
Prince Maple Leaf toyed with the maple leaf that had appeared in his hand. The maple leaf was as red as fire, and it twirled nimbly between the prince's slender fingers. He said solemnly, "I have encountered them. In ordinary combat, these paladins are no match for knights of the same level. However, once they use their divinely bestowed skills, they become like they've been injected with chicken blood, fighting to the death. Black blood will ooze from their bodies, making them like puppets. It's extremely bizarre." As he spoke, he frowned slightly, a look of fear on his face.
"Take the Epic Knight Roger, for example. He's called the Holy Wolf Knight because he single-handedly stormed the Divine Court for revenge, slaying several top-tier Holy Knights before escaping unscathed." Prince Maple Leaf grew increasingly excited as he spoke, his eyes gleaming. He slammed his hand on the table. "Just thinking about that scene makes my blood boil!"
"And then there's the Epic Knight Athena, known as the War Knight, who slew a divine agent who instigated a continental war, ending a period of conflict. Similarly, there's Knight Sam, known as the Knight of a Hundred Treasures, because his concocted potions were several times more effective than holy water, costing no money, saving countless civilians and thoroughly humiliating the priests. And..."
At this point, Prince Maple Leaf became somewhat excited, the maple leaf in his hand was squeezed so tightly that it became deformed, his body leaned forward, his eyes were full of excitement, and his hands trembled slightly.
"So, the Epic Knights are all involved in the rebellion against the Divine Court? Didn't they say they practiced two breathing techniques?" Lin Wei was somewhat dumbfounded, his mouth slightly agape, feeling that this was different from what he originally knew.
"Haha, mastering two breathing techniques is only one of the conditions, which shows their exceptional talent. Otherwise, how could they have stood out from the crowd during such turbulent times? However, to be remembered for eternity and called an epic knight, one must have some... rebellious spirit, Master, you understand. This is not something that should be said to outsiders." Prince Maple Leaf lowered his voice, looked around, and his eyes were mysterious.
A spirit of resistance?
Lin Wei pondered for a moment, his brows furrowed, then nodded and said, "Indeed, I don't believe in the Divine Court either; I always feel it's too grandiose. But I don't yet have the courage to directly confront divine authority and rebel. The Epic Knights truly deserve the name 'Epic.'"
He himself was on the path of survival, still outwitting and outmaneuvering the Swan Prince and others, far from rebelling against divine authority. Even the mysterious and unpredictable wizards couldn't do anything to the gods, only manage to drive them away; he didn't seem to care about his own long life.
However, there is no doubt that he will confront divine authority sooner or later.
"I don't either. The territory passed down through generations of my family still needs my protection. Rebellion means blood and tears, and many brilliant knights have died at the hands of the Divine Court." Prince Maple Leaf seemed a little tired, and rose to take his leave, his steps somewhat heavy. "Of course, today's conversation with Master Torbjörn involved many secrets, many of which have been pondered over generations by my family. Once the vibranium equipment is finished, Master Torbjörn can come to my treasury to choose his reward."
"Of course, thank you for your guidance, Your Highness. I will do my best in crafting the vibranium equipment," Lin Wei said earnestly, personally seeing Prince Maple Leaf off with a sincere smile on his face.
These words made Lin Wei realize that the human world was far more complex than he had imagined, and that he still needed to develop.
"From now on, I'll keep a low profile. I have a Rubik's Cube; that gives me an advantage."
Lin Wei ran back to the basement, his steps light and his face full of excitement, as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
"I won't give up until I break through to the Great Knight level. After that, I'll have to start searching for the wizard's whereabouts. I can't stay in this hellish place."
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More than half a year has passed, and Lin Wei is now 34 years old.
In the basement, the light was dim and soft, and the surrounding walls were covered with various cultivation tools.
[Iron Lion Breathing Technique experience points +12, after being tripled by Deep Blue Face, experience points +36]
[Iron Lion Breathing Technique: Tier 5 → Tier 6 (Maximum), Effect: Advanced Defense, Maximum Requirement (2/3)]
[Advanced Defense: Your physical strength is greatly enhanced, making it difficult for ordinary sword and blade attacks to inflict deep damage, and your resistance to arrows is also significantly improved.]
With a series of notifications appearing, Lin Wei's body suddenly grew a little bigger, and his skin became softer, transforming him from a thirty-year-old man back into a young man, just like when he first transmigrated.
Lin Wei had a new realization: "My lifespan is at least two hundred years. The fact that a Great Knight's cultivation can extend lifespan is definitely true. If I break through to the sixth level in all five breathing techniques, will my lifespan be stacked?"
"Try out the unique Armament Aura of the Great Knight."
With a thought, Lin Wei immediately activated his Iron Lion form. His body shimmered with light, and metallic armor quickly covered his entire body. He felt as if he were wearing a mecha. He excitedly clenched his fist and then threw a punch.