As a sword arts master who was like a pillar in the Regional Academy, Hoppes' sword arts team had always been receiving more resources from the Regional Academy.
After all, researching sword arts was not something that could be done just by saying it.
Currently, there were four main types of methods for researching martial techniques. The first was the practical method, which was the method of synthesizing sets of skills. It was publicly acknowledged to be the method that burned the most money and time.
The second type was the amalgamation method. Through deciphering and dismantling the characteristics of various skills, one could then combine them to create a new set of skills.
The third type was the reasoning method. Based on the analysis of sets of skills, the analysis of their various characteristics and basic values, one could then deduce the results of the synthesis of different skills.
The fourth and final type was the original method. For example, in ancient times, one would make use of the principles of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, as well as the hatred of one's country and family, as well as myths and legends.
Although there were four types of methods, when it was actually produced, it would usually be a mixture of the four methods. There was no clear differentiation.
For example, the reasoning method would need to be verified through practical methods, while the amalgamation method could also produce an original result.
After all, it was impossible for a set of skills to be created from a blank piece of paper. It could be inspired by various theories and phenomena in the world, or it could be inspired by other skills.
However, in general, regardless of whether it was collecting sword techniques, searching for and nurturing practical methods, students who could prove their deductions, researching and analyzing the characteristics and effects of various skills in detail, or the experimental materials needed to study various natural phenomena, all of these required a lot of money.
The reasoning method was not something that could be deduced just by thinking about it. The results of any step of deduction would need to be obtained through countless experiments. Each experiment would require a large number of people to try out different sword techniques, modify each movement, and change each vital energy and blood circulation. Naturally, it would require a large amount of investment. The faster one wanted to achieve it, the more money they would need to invest.
Of course, other than money, one's individual abilities and realm also had a great advantage. For example, as a level 29 expert, Hoppes' success rate in synthesizing skills was 100%. This saved him a lot of money and time.
That night, Hoppes was in a five-story building in the southeast corner of the academy, researching sword arts.
This building was called the Sword Tower, and it was where Hoppes' sword arts team was located.
Hoppes himself was a level 29 expert, so there was no need for him to stay in the center of the Sacred Land to cultivate. Moreover, he did not wish for his sword arts research to be affected by the high density of ether particles in the Sacred Land.
Hoppes let out a breath and looked at the papers that were spread all over the table. Looking at the many inferences and densely packed information, he could not help but rub his eyes and sigh. "I've already understood the characteristics of the Flying Dragon Sword Technique and the Darkness Slaying Sword, but the effects of the simulations aren't outstanding enough. According to my calculations and experiments, the special effect of the Flying Dragon Sword Technique's muscles and bones, as well as the Darkness Slaying Sword's overdraft potential only has a ten percent chance of changing its form. I can consider combining it with other sword techniques … "
During this period of time, Hoppes had been searching for a new synthesis formula, a new sword technique that could increase the Knights' aerial combat abilities.
However, after failing several hundred times in a row, he felt a little tired.
Hoppes was a little hesitant as to whether he should invest money and time into synthesizing the Flying Dragon Sword Technique into the Darkness Slaying Sword, completing the special effect of changing its form, and then synthesizing it with other techniques to achieve the desired result.
This was the importance of the person in charge of the research team. They would judge the direction, target, and process of the research based on their own experience, realm, and cultivation.
However, when it came to research, there would always be more failures than successes. In history, the birth of many powerful techniques was the result of many trials and errors.
Hoppes shook his head, no longer thinking about these problems. He stood up and headed out, planning to relax.
Passing by many research rooms, Hoppes observed the progress of his subordinates.
Some people were comparing the various parameters of different sword techniques at different levels, determining the growth curve of the techniques.
Some people were comparing the effects of slight differences in the human body's structure to various sword techniques when they had the same aptitude.
These were all people Hoppes had set up himself. After all, he had to grasp the general direction, and it was impossible for him to always do all sorts of trivial things, such as collecting data and repeating experiments.
Just then, he passed by Leon, who was reading the secret manual of the Rebirth Sword Technique written by Fang Xingjian. Leon's eyes were filled with contempt and impatience.
Over the past few days, he had been reading through this secret manual written by Fang Xingjian, and he had also compared it with the information in the library. He had ascertained that there was no such sword technique in the Empire, but he still felt that Fang Xingjian's sword technique was just a product that had been pieced together from different places.
'But it's really considered a new sword technique. I'll just register it for him. After all, if others were to see it, he'd only be embarrassing himself.'
Just as Leon was thinking of this, Hoppes had already appeared behind him. Leon immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "Teacher."
Hoppes threw a glance at the secret manual in Leon's hands, took it over, and asked, "What's this?"
Leon said, "A newly created Nurturing sword technique." As if trying to disassociate himself from this, Leon added, "It was written by a new student randomly, forcefully piecing together a bunch of sword techniques. However, the force has been sorted out, and the moves can be linked together. I had wanted to register it for him. "But looking at it now, I still feel that it's a great disgrace to our Great Western Region …"
Before he could finish his words, he realized that Hoppes was staring at the Rebirth Sword Technique in a daze.
At the start, when Hoppes saw the introduction, his eyes were filled with disdain. What did it mean by combining the strengths of countless sword techniques and having an effect that was over a hundred times better than ordinary Nurturing sword techniques? He had read on with the intention of watching a joke.
However, after reading a few more pages, Hoppes's gaze became filled with doubt and astonishment.
Ten minutes later, Hoppes was still reading the Rebirth Sword Technique. His gaze was filled with a grim look. He realized that this was a sword technique that was worth reading and toying with in detail.
Half an hour later, Hoppes sat in Leon's seat, still reading the Rebirth Sword Technique in his hands. His expression was unreadable, but Leon's face was filled with perplexity.
Another half an hour later, another student came and said, "Teacher, the new data for the Killing Sword is out. We've made a new discovery …"
"Go back and wait for me for a while," Hoppes said casually.
This lasted for an entire hour, and that student came three times. However, he was sent away by Hoppes each time.
Five minutes later, Hoppes raised his head, looked at Leon, and asked, "Who was the one who brought this sword technique?"
"Ah, it's … it's Fang Xingjian, the Regional Champion in this year's Regional Selection."
"Fang Xingjian?" A thought flashed through Hoppes's mind, and the image of that young man who had rejected his invitation flashed once again.
"So it's him."
At the next moment, Hoppes's face relaxed, and he revealed a smile that he had not revealed for a very long time.
"Where is he? Ask him to come over … Forget it, I'll go look for him."
With that, Hoppes pulled Leon along and walked over. There was a hint of eagerness in his eyes.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
