By studying the images that appeared in his mind, Guilliman quickly gained an understanding.
The so-called Sword Skill: Quake (Level 1).
Its principle was actually not complicated; it was the basic application of the 'Quake' technique.
Simply put, it involved using one's explosive power to create an instantaneous impact, shaking off the enemy.
For example, when weapons clashed, one could shake off the opponent's weapon, create an opening, and deliver a fatal blow.
When fists and feet met, one could use one's body or limbs to shake off the enemy's defensive stance, then seize the opportunity to attack their vital points, and so on.
This technique demanded high explosive power and control, somewhat resembling the 'inch force' concept in modern martial arts.
It emphasized concealing one's edge, seeking opportunities, and delivering a killing blow.
It was somewhat similar to the philosophy of the Viper School, no wonder it was hidden within this set of sword techniques.
It was a pity Valesha wasn't here; otherwise, he could have tested the sword skill's effects with this highly skilled elven swordswoman.
Recently, perhaps due to their intimate relationship, the elven beauty and he had grown closer, even inadvertently revealing many secrets that shouldn't have been disclosed.
Of course, it was also possible that Valesha deliberately leaked some clues, like boiling a frog slowly, with the aim of gradually making him accept the forces behind Ammonite Village.
This was somewhat like getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later.
Guilliman sighed inwardly, but he didn't dislike the feeling.
His attention quickly returned to the important matter of upgrading his skills.
The [Viper School Sword Art] had temporarily reached its LV3 level cap; to continue upgrading, he would need to complete the first stage of Soul Ascension and enter the second stage.
Not only that, although he had only learned two sword arts so far, the Perfect Witcher's Physique talent was outstanding. His Strength and Agility attributes had already approached the current limit of this body, reaching 3.82 and 3.54 respectively.
If he continued to improve his physical attributes, he didn't know whether the part exceeding the limit would be wasted or cause damage to his body. In any case, it was not worthwhile and should not be attempted.
Therefore, his most important task at present was to complete the Soul Ascension as soon as possible, or to learn spell-type skills to improve his Spirit and Magic attributes.
Guilliman sighed, feeling a bit helpless.
The path to godhood was indeed arduous.
Most people's destinies were decided from birth, making it almost impossible to turn their lives around.
Only someone like him, possessing special abilities and not bound by a fixed destiny, could seize a sliver of opportunity amidst danger and chance.
Looking at the remaining nine hundred points of Soul Power, Guilliman didn't hesitate and directly upgraded [Aard Sign] and [Igni Sign] by one level each.
After a blur on the panel in his mind, it became:
[Aard Sign], Level: LV2, Spirit increased by 0.2, Magic increased by 0.6.
Special Skill: Telekinetic Blast (After slight charging, direct the Aard Sign at the ground, causing a 360-degree knock-back effect).
Current level cap LV3, advancing to the next level requires five hundred points of Soul Power.
[Igni Sign] Level: LV2, Spirit increased by 0.2, Magic increased by 0.6.
Special Skill: Flame Stream (Continuously consumes Magic to give the Igni Sign a flame-spraying effect, causing continuous flame damage to the target until casting stops or Magic is depleted).
Current level cap LV3, advancing to the next level requires five hundred points of Soul Power.
Total remaining Soul Power: Five hundred points.
Both Sign skills increased by one level, consuming four hundred points of Soul Power.
The result was an increase of 0.2 in Spirit and 0.6 in Magic, and the addition of two special ways to use the Signs.
This would allow him to better face various combat environments and increase his adaptability.
From the results, it was definitely a great gain, truly worthy of being a Witcher-exclusive skill.
The increase in Spirit and Magic also felt different from the painful yet joyful sensation of increased physical abilities.
He only felt that the mysterious power overflowing from his soul space split into two.
One part drilled into his brain, strengthening it.
The other part drilled into his chest, seemingly strengthening the Witcher's mutated organs within his body.
It seemed these two parts of the body respectively determined the Witcher's Spirit and Magic attributes, which aligned with the knowledge he had acquired.
A few minutes later.
The strengthening of Spirit and Magic did not bring him pain; apart from slight dizziness and nausea, his body felt no other abnormalities.
If there was any change, it was probably an increased sharpness of his five senses, and the storage and circulation speed of his internal Magic seemed to have become faster and stronger.
Looking at the five hundred points of Soul Power remaining on the panel, although he could still strengthen one more skill, Guilliman was a cautious person and unwilling to take too many risks.
He couldn't accept not leaving enough Soul Power to heal a fatal wound; he had to always keep a trump card. So, he simply ended this strengthening session.
He planned to wait until next time, when the total Soul Power exceeded one thousand points again, before continuing... After finishing the skill upgrade work.
Seeing the black grime appearing on his body, Guilliman simply went to Valesha's bathroom, filled the tub with water, and then used the Igni Flame Stream ability, pointing it at the tub, directly heating the bathwater to a hot temperature, preparing for a hot bath.
And surprisingly, in less than five minutes, the bathroom became filled with steam, almost turning into a sauna.
Although it wasted nearly a third of his internal Magic, it was unexpectedly very effective.
It seemed that in the future, when heating things, if he was too lazy to start a fire, using this Igni Flame Stream ability would be a good choice.
Guilliman's mouth twitched, then he slipped into the tub and began to wash his body.
After more than ten minutes, he had cleaned his body and was about to continue soaking to enjoy himself.
Unfortunately, perhaps the Goddess of Destiny didn't want him to relax too much; Valesha's anxious voice suddenly came from the hall not far outside the door.
"Guilliman, I have an urgent matter for you, please come out quickly."
Urgent matter?
Hearing Valesha's anxious voice, Guilliman didn't think much of it. He casually pulled a towel from the shelf, wrapped it around his waist, pushed open the bathroom door, and walked towards the hall.
However, what made him a bit awkward was that Valesha wasn't alone in the hall.
Besides her, there was an elven woman who looked thirty or forty years old, with a very full figure but average looks, standing there with an anxious and haggard expression.
Seeing him come out completely naked, only wrapped in a towel, Valesha raised an eyebrow in surprise.
However, the elven beauty clearly couldn't be bothered with such things. Before Guilliman even got close, she spoke directly:
"There's an urgent commission that requires your help, Guilliman."
"Yesterday evening, a little girl went missing. We suspect she was abducted, and we hope you can rescue her."
Guilliman listened to these somewhat muddled words with a frown, not caring about his exposed masculinity. He casually sat on a chair and said in a calm voice:
"Don't rush, Valesha, explain the situation clearly first."
"No matter how urgent the commission, if you don't explain things properly, it will be very difficult for me to handle."