Chapter 1199 - 590: Stackable! (2)

Then, how is a combat formation born?

On the Aifala Continent, the number of battle skills is like the stars in the sky.

But obviously, it is not as simple as finding two battle skills and training them to Full Level to form a combat formation.

Just as certain special professions require specific combinations of battle skills for advancement, only when there’s a synergy effect between battle skills, after a lot of repetitive training, countless high-intensity battles concerning life and death, and a bit of crucial luck, can so-called "combat formation" possibly be formed.

To some extent, Xia Nan being able to achieve a combat formation at his current Professional Level certainly includes a stroke of luck, as not everyone can choose the combination of [Vortex Slash] and [Teeth Hunting], which have a certain synergy, at the start of their profession without guidance.

On the other hand, it is precisely because he continues his diligent daily training and strives to enhance his combat capacity even after training them to Full Level.

Thus ultimately using the Wolf Body Secret Realm as an opportunity to truly form a "combat formation."

"That’s all I know," Lorin said, glancing at Xia Nan with a peculiar look.

"In short, if there’s truly an opportunity to form a combat formation out of battle skills, it certainly wouldn’t be disadvantageous for us adventurers."

"However, because the combat formation itself demands high levels of skill combinations, combat experience, and compatibility with combat styles, adventurers at our level basically have no chance to touch upon it, so it’s hardly mentioned in daily talks."

Undoubtedly, even if there are Senior Adventurers like Lorin with a Professional Level as high as Level 7,

among all adventurers on Stodd Island, there isn’t even one who has the ability to master "combat formation."

According to what they say, the ones likely to train several battle skills to a combat formation level are only those with exceptional Combat Talent and rich combat experience who are high-level practitioners.

Thinking about this in his mind.

After Lorin’s brief introduction, Xia Nan also had a certain understanding of the combat formation itself.

Looking again at the attribute panel information, the choice became more comprehensive.

Honestly, if considering only "compatibility," the values for all three kinds of combat formations are not low, all around 85%.

No matter how randomly chosen, there wouldn’t be any situation of not adapting.

But also, it’s because the formation of the combat formation itself originates from Xia Nan’s already gradually formed combat style, and the two high Skill Level battle skills.

Since the foundation is like this, the compatibility of the formed combat formation naturally would not be far off.

Based on this premise, he needs to focus on considering the specific effects of these three combat formations.

[Heavenly Return] emphasizes directions like "defensive counterattack."

In actual combat, block first and then burst forth; with Xia Nan’s reaction speed and Perception Attribute, it isn’t difficult to trigger.

As long as the block is successful, the explosive initiation of [Teeth Hunting] will undoubtedly catch the enemy off guard to the point of achieving a kill.

[Roar Shock] is obviously a derivative of [Night Mother’s Gaze] from the specialty of [Teeth Hunting], especially useful for group battles.

Xia Nan could even imagine the comfortable scene of himself launching a combat formation, quickly catching up with and striking down the weak Demons stunned by the wolf’s roar.

As a crafty move, he could even utilize the fleeing weak Demons as "charging" tools, enhancing Vortex Slash, then return to deal with the main enemies on the field.

Regarding [Hunting Arc]...

Honestly speaking, Xia Nan initially didn’t quite understand the explanation on the attribute panel for this combat formation.

What does adjusting release speed and pace mean?

If it were merely adjusting the intensity during battle skill use, he could do that now.

Why require additional emphasis through a combat formation?

But soon, after gaining information about combat formation from Lorin, Xia Nan gained deeper insights into [Hunting Arc] itself.

The specific effect of this combat formation in actual combat might resemble "change of pace dribbling," "slow steps," and similar "fast-slow saber" tactics in games from the days gone by.

From fast to slow, and slow to fast, creating a time disparity through sudden changes in rhythm to disrupt the enemy’s defensive prejudice.

As long as the overall combat tempo is mastered, forcing the enemy to abandon initiative due to the need for counter-actions, the power of the two battle skills will also be enhanced under the effects of the combat formation.

Thinking to this point, Xia Nan’s eyes couldn’t help but brighten.

Although the three options on the panel are excellent, and each could be perfectly integrated into his combat system,

if he truly had to choose one among the three, undoubtedly the last [Hunting Arc] best suits his taste and more closely aligns with his current combat style.

Not to mention that according to the introduction of [Hunting Arc] on the attribute panel, it has evident growth potential compared to the other two, claiming that more compatible battle skills can be added to unite in the combo.

After deliberating for a moment longer, making sure of no areas left untouched.

Deep within, Xia Nan made his decision, focused his mind on the panel and gently touched the option of [Hunting Arc] to select and confirm.

Buzz——

Certainly, there wouldn’t be any substantial external change.

From an outsider’s perspective, Xia Nan was just sitting on the sofa with a teacup lost in thought.

But from Xia Nan’s viewpoint, he could clearly sense an indescribable deep understanding of [Teeth Hunting] and [Vortex Slash].

Feeling itchy inside, eager to practice sword strikes on the spot.

But considering the current scenario and his seriously injured physical state, ultimately he restrained his surging emotions and sat steadily on the sofa.

Besides the "combat formation," Xia Nan’s biggest gain after this battle was his [Gravity Control] finally reaching Level 2.

It’s hard to imagine this battle skill was one of the foundational skills obtaining his Professional Level.

With [Vortex Slash] and [Teeth Hunting] long since Full Level and even [Embers Resonance] surpassed to Level 3 later on.

Taking advantage of the Secret Realm opportunity, [Gravity Control] finally gathered 100 Skill Level points raising the digit behind the level from "1" to "2."

Though he had long anticipated its upgrade speed, when the level truly advanced, Xia Nan couldn’t help but feel some emotion.

"Finally... finally..."

Of course, predictably, after reaching Level 2, the upgrade speed of [Gravity Control] will further slow down to an incredibly frustrating pace.

But clearly, now isn’t the time to consider these things.

The benefits brought by the level enhancement of such a high-quality battle skill naturally far exceed the ordinary.

Coming from Level 1 to Level 2, [Gravity Control] directly granted Xia Nan one more extremely precious Basic Attribute, offering a bonus many ordinary battle skills need Full Level to achieve, bringing his already outstanding Perception Attribute to an extravagant 14 points even many specialized Transcendent existences may not attain.

Furthermore, along with the battle skill level increase, combined with the previously enhanced Level 5 Master [Heavy Tide], he additionally obtained a rare accompanying specialty.

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[Stacked Waves]

Category: Specialty

Effect:

When you apply gravity influence on an enemy, a brief gravity vortex will remain on them, providing continuous feedback that grants traction to your next attack, slightly increasing attack speed and Strength (stackable).

Introduction:

Stackable! Stackable! Stackable!

Note:

"All the world fears sudden rainstorms, yet it’s unknown that true destruction comes from waves, silent until they drag you gently into the abyss, truly seeing that mysterious abyssal darkness."

——Chapter Three Foreword of "Sword and Water"

"One, two, three... Before he counts to four, run."