The bald instructor Virgil sidestepped, skillfully dodging Leonard Wolf's charge, then shouted viciously, "New trainees, do I have to cripple a few of you every time before you learn your lesson? Let me tell you, the cards you got from Miss Demon are nothing but trash."

Leonard Wolf's combat skills were indeed as excellent as he claimed. Although he didn't look as agile after transforming into a giant bear, after carefully setting up, he still managed to force the bald instructor Virgil into a dead corner. He laughed loudly, "I hope you won't lose your self-esteem after being defeated by trash!"

"Bullshit! How could I lose!" The bald instructor Virgil's face darkened, and he cursed, then a milky white light burst from all over his body, gathering in his left hand. Just as Leonard Wolf pounced fiercely, a ball of light, similar to a Holy Light Bullet but many times more powerful, shot out from the bald instructor Virgil's fist, blasting Leonard Wolf's giant bear body more than ten meters away.

Pa!

A soft tearing sound made Leonard Wolf's face change; his giant bear form immediately collapsed. Leonard Wolf roared, "You actually destroyed my Giant Bear Power Card!"

Chapter Fourteen: Duel After Dinner

The bald instructor Virgil said coldly, "This is just a small lesson. If you're still not satisfied, I can kill you and throw you out to become a zombie!"

Leonard Wolf seemed to care a lot about becoming a zombie and, surprisingly, did not lash out in rage. Jack easily passed by Leonard Wolf, gave the bald instructor Virgil a very respectful bow, and then stood properly in front of the instructor.

"Recruit Jack, reporting to Instructor Virgil!"

"Recruit William Warren, reporting!"

Dragging Samuel Barton, I stood together with Jack. A wise man submits to circumstances—I had no desire to be "unwise."

"Alright, you have one day to adjust your mindset and body. Training starts early tomorrow. Two people to a barrack. That kid, you and the one you're carrying will stay in Barrack 29!"

When I realized "that kid" meant me, I saw Instructor Virgil pointing toward the barracks. With no other choice, I dragged Samuel Barton straight to the barracks. The barracks were just a simple military tent, far inferior to the guest rooms at the Devil's Island Grand Hotel. I casually tossed Samuel Barton onto a camp bed and hurriedly practiced the nameless internal technique once. In a place where strength is everything, if I didn't seize every moment to get stronger, I feared my life wouldn't last long.

When I came to, it was already afternoon, and Samuel Barton was no longer in the barracks. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I summoned my Book of Demons, looked at the two newly acquired abilities, sighed, and muttered, "When will I finally become strong?"

Nameless Martial Art

First level of an extremely fierce internal energy technique

Eight Extraordinary Meridians Chapter

Cultivation progress: 2

Extremely fierce internal energy: 48/316

Basic Blade Technique

Cultivation progress: 0

Although it only has eighteen simple moves, it covers all the essentials of blade use.

It is the foundation of all blade techniques and must be practiced repeatedly to master.

Gently stroking these two cards, I thought to myself, "Thanks to Fang Lingxue for giving me the internal energy card. Now my fierce internal energy is enough. Next, I should focus on training the basic blade technique and master Flying Sand and Rolling Stones as soon as possible. Then I'll look for even more powerful moves."

I pulled out the silver long blade I had conveniently taken from Samuel Barton, and immediately felt a surge of energy. Cards must be placed in the Book of Demons to take effect, but treasures are the opposite—they must be worn to work. That's why the ice-cold beauty Harriet Turner never parts with her blade, not even for a moment.

Long Blade Guyue

Level 3 Treasure

Has the power to slay demons and monsters

User's speed increases threefold, jumping ability increases fivefold, basic blade technique bonus of eighty points.

Exceptionally sharp and extremely durable

"No way, Samuel Barton's blade is just too perfect for me. This basic blade technique bonus is practically tailor-made!"

Excitedly stroking the silver long blade, I decided there was no way I was giving it back to Samuel Barton. I casually spun the blade and practiced the basic blade technique several times in the barracks.

Although the basic blade technique only has eighteen simple moves, it covers all the essentials of blade use. When I first practiced, I improved a little each time, but as I became familiar with the eighteen moves, progress slowed, and my improvement in the basic blade technique began to stall.

When my basic blade technique reached ninety-four points, I practiced more than ten times before gaining another point. After that, I practiced twenty or thirty more times without feeling any improvement—the technique stayed at ninety-five points and wouldn't increase.

At that moment, I sensed someone approaching outside the tent. I quickly put away the Long Blade Guyue. After hours of practice, I was drenched in sweat, and my muscles were twitching—a sign of overexertion.

"William Warren, the training camp is about to have dinner. Would you like to join us?"