Chapter 86: Sacred Dragon Sword Technique (Five Updates! Subscription and Monthly Votes Requested!)

People are born with magic power.

This is common knowledge in this world.

However, the amount of magic power varies from person to person, and the amount one is born with remains constant throughout their life, unaffected by any external factors.

Therefore, even though everyone in this world has magic power, very few can become mages.

Approximately 90% of the population has so little magic power that they cannot even cast the lowest-level spell.

Among the remaining 10%, about 90% of them will immediately deplete all their magic power after casting a single spell.

Thus, the number of people who can become mages is very small, as those with sufficient magic power are extremely rare, and this is entirely a matter of fate. No matter how much one may feel aggrieved, the reality cannot be changed.

So, do those who cannot use magic have to live an ordinary life?

Of course not.

In this world, there is a system designed for those who cannot become mages.

This system is sword techniques.

Sword techniques in this world are not just a set of skills and techniques; they are also a method to hone the body.

By practicing sword techniques, people can activate the magic power within their bodies that cannot be used for casting spells, and use all their magic power to train their bodies, thereby acquiring superhuman strength.

Those born with ample magic power can become mages.

Those born with insufficient magic power can become swordsmen.

These are two paths that can lead to extraordinary achievements. The former tests one's talent and ability, while the latter emphasizes effort and opportunity.

For this reason, this world is a realm of swords and magic.

In this world, there are only two types of power systems: magic and swords. There is no third type.

Rig had some interest in the sword techniques of this world.

After all, he himself was a swordsman.

"Let's take a look at the sword techniques."

Rig put down the magic books in his hands.

These magic books might be worth a fortune, but to be honest, they were not very useful to Rig.

His 'Gate' was already damaged, and he could not practice the magic of this world on his own, nor did he have any intention of doing so.

If he really needed any magic, he could use the memories of the 'Omnipotent' to cast the magic, without having to study it in depth. He just needed to know the specific effects and have someone demonstrate it in front of him.

At that time, when using the magic stored in the 'Omnipotent', Rig would consume mental energy rather than the magic power of the 'Gate'. Even if the 'Gate' was damaged, he would not be constrained.

Therefore, Rig had little interest in the magic books in the library and was more interested in sword techniques.

Thus, Rig went to the bookshelf where the books on sword techniques were placed and picked up one of the books.

There were not many of these books.

Compared to the numerous magic books that filled the room, the number of sword technique books was significantly fewer, with only about ten to twenty books.

Rig picked up one of them and started flipping through it.

The book indeed contained a sword technique and provided an explanation of it.

"Sword techniques refer to all methods that can activate the latent magic power within the body and use magic power to train the body, thereby enhancing physical strength."

"By practicing sword techniques, even ordinary people with very little magic power can rapidly improve their physical strength and abilities through diligent practice, transforming into extraordinary beings."

"Sword techniques are mainly divided into three types."

"1: Low-level sword techniques."

"2: High-level sword techniques."

"3: Special-level sword techniques."

"Practicing different sword techniques will result in different levels of growth and achievements."

Rig read the overview and found that the system of sword techniques was not without its intricacies.

As mentioned in the book, sword techniques are also divided into levels. Practicing low-level sword techniques results in slower growth, while practicing high-level sword techniques leads to faster growth.

This is mainly because different sword techniques have varying levels of stimulation on magic power. Using magic power to train the body also has different levels of efficiency.

Practicing low-level sword techniques results in lower stimulation of magic power and lower training efficiency, leading to slower growth.

Practicing high-level sword techniques results in higher stimulation of magic power and higher training efficiency, leading to faster growth compared to practicing low-level sword techniques.

Especially for those practicing special-level sword techniques, according to the book, their growth rate will be unimaginably fast, and due to the high stimulation of magic power, they will trigger supernatural phenomena when using sword techniques, giving the techniques characteristics and effects similar to magic.

For example, after practicing a special-level sword technique, a person's slash can carry wind magic, allowing them to deliver a slash accompanied by a strong wind.

Another example is that someone can trigger flames during combat, as if casting an additional spell, resulting in an explosive increase in their abilities.

The book mentioned a special-level sword technique.

"The sword technique passed down by the royal family of the Ginass Kingdom is a technique that can cultivate mental power. Once mastered, even without swinging a sword, one can activate mental power to intimidate and even stun enemies."

"Ordinary opponents facing members of the Ginass royal family often feel the pressure of invisible mental power before even touching them. Even if they do not lose consciousness, their abilities are reduced to a fraction of their original strength, making it impossible for them to perform effectively."

"Such special-level sword techniques exist in various major countries, with the only difference being the number of them."

"However, regardless of the type, anyone who practices a special-level sword technique has the potential to become the strongest swordsman and earn the title of 'Sword Saint' in no time."

The title of Sword Saint is the highest honor for a swordsman, and only those with the ability to reach the pinnacle can earn this title.

If strategic-level mages are considered the strongest force in military operations, then Sword Saints are the strongest force in individual combat.

In other words, those who earn the title of Sword Saint are nearly invincible in single combat.

In the past, countless swordsmen competed fiercely to earn the title of Sword Saint, leading to many famous bloody events in history.

Just as strategic-level mages are considered the strongest mages by the world, Sword Saints are considered the strongest swordsmen.

The number of swordsmen in this world is extremely large, and the competition for the title of the strongest is intense. A slight misstep could even lead to disaster.

Of course, only those who practice special-level sword techniques have the qualifications to compete for the title of Sword Saint. Ordinary swordsmen do not have such qualifications.

Due to the special nature of special-level sword techniques, these powerful techniques are now mostly collected by the royal families of major countries or held by powerful nobles, and are rarely found outside.

"Is there a special-level sword technique here?"

The more Rig read, the more interested he became, and he put down