How should the Geo Element be used? It's usually used to protect teammates, like shields, and there are few other uses besides shields.
Noelle's method of condensing the Geo Element onto his sword was also a form of attack, but he only condensed the Geo Element onto the sword; beyond that, there was no other use.
He relied purely on his own strength to swing the sword, which indeed could cause considerable power, but his limit was also set there.
If he kept going down that path, it would be difficult to become stronger. Once his physical condition declined, his strength would weaken.
Noelle himself had no problems. Since that was the case, they would start with the Geo Element, using the power of the Geo Element to make Noelle's strength even greater.
"Strength becomes greater? But... isn't my current strength enough?"
Noelle looked at his hands, puzzled. He had a clear understanding of his own strength; let alone girls, even boys couldn't compare to him.
It had already reached this level, and Durandal still wanted his strength to be even greater. To what extent would it be considered qualified?
"It's not that your strength isn't enough, but rather that you can try to use the Geo Element to increase the weight of your attacks."
Durandal picked up two stones from the ground, one large and one small, and placed them in front of Noelle.
"Besides its inherent solidity, rock also has light and heavy distinctions. Light stones can be lifted even by a Children, while heavy stones are like mountains. Although it's just my idea, can you control your own weight through the Geo Element?"
Noelle blinked and asked, "Control my own weight? Do you mean body weight?"
Durandal shook her head: "I don't mean that, but rather 'controlling the weight of an object.' For example, when you swing your sword, if you increase the sword's weight at the moment of impact, the DMG caused will increase."
If he could control that instant well, the DMG Noelle caused with each weapon swing would be several times that of before. He could even condense all the elemental power together to create something like a "one-hit kill."
While that would prevent him from using elemental power for a short time, it could cause immense DMG and be used as a trump card.
Noelle fell into thought. Durandal's suggestion was too novel for him; it was likely that no Geo Vision holder on the continent of Teyvat had ever used it this way before.
But... it didn't seem entirely unreasonable. Rocks had both light and heavy properties. If he could increase the weight of an object to that of a giant boulder, his combat power would increase.
But how to do it? This was a completely new idea, and there was no guarantee that this idea was even feasible.
What to do next? How to turn this idea into reality? All of this required him to slowly explore.
"No rush, just take your time, Noelle. The more you rush with this kind of thing, the less clear your thoughts will be. First, think carefully about how to do it."
"honorary knight..."
"I'll help you too. Actually, besides the Anemo element, I can also use the Geo Element's elemental power! This is a secret, so don't tell anyone else."
When Lumine touched the statue of the seven in Liyue, she had already awakened her Geo Element power. Durandal's proposed concept happened to help improve her strength, so she also prepared to join the training.
"How... how amazing! As expected of the honorary knight, to be able to master two elemental powers simultaneously, that's truly incredible."
Noelle looked at Lumine with admiration. He had never heard of anyone being able to use two elemental powers at the same time. Lumine was truly amazing.
Noelle's direct praise made Lumine a little shy, but he recovered quickly, and the two began to research Durandal's idea.
While they were discussing, Durandal also discussed with Shenhe. Only Paimon didn't know what to do and could only sit by, eating Apples, occasionally joining Lumine and Noelle's conversation.
Soon, several hours passed, and Lumine and Noelle still had no clue how to guide the Geo Element to change an object's weight.
Lumine even doubted the feasibility of Durandal's suggestion. Could it really be done?
"Looking at them, they won't be able to figure it out in a short time."
Shenhe noticed Lumine's frantic expression and said, "Is your method feasible?"
"Only a few hours have passed. If they give up now, then nothing will be researched. However... doing it this way is indeed a bit slow; just thinking about it provides too little impetus for them."
They needed something harsh. Only when external pressure was strong enough would the body secrete more hormones, allowing them to grasp the trick unconsciously.
"Do me a favor, Shenhe. Let's put pressure on them together and see if they can surprise us."
"Okay, what do you need me to do?"
"What to do? It's a simple matter."
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"Eh? One-on-one combat?"
"Yes. Many techniques are discovered in battle. Perhaps during the battle, you'll suddenly find inspiration."
"Something like that... how could it be that simple?"
It wasn't some hot-blooded manga; did he really think they could, like protagonists, comprehend the strength to cut steel at the last moment?
Although there were many things he wanted to complain about, since Durandal had already arranged it this way, they had no choice but to accept.
Shenhe would be Lumine's opponent, and Durandal would be Noelle's opponent.
"You cannot use the Anemo element; you can only use the Geo Element to fight. Next, Shenhe and I will attack you. Don't worry about getting hurt, and don't worry about fatigue; I will handle those issues."
The fatigue generated by the battle would ultimately be absorbed by Durandal, so there was no need for any concerns; they could just use all their abilities.
Shenhe and Lumine knew Durandal's strength and didn't doubt her much. They immediately engaged, starting a very exciting battle.
Durandal's side, however, was in a stalemate because Noelle was still a bit uneasy, probably worried about accidentally hurting Durandal.
"What are you worried about? Worried about accidentally hurting me?"
"Eh? That... actually..."
"Put those little thoughts aside, because you'll soon understand something."
Under Noelle's gaze, Durandal took out her great scythe, a weapon even more exaggerated than Noelle's giant.
In just a blink of an eye, Durandal appeared in front of Noelle and swung the scythe in her hand at Noelle.
Noelle reflexively activated her Heart Shield and tried to block Durandal's attack with her greatsword.
"Hm!"
A massive force struck, and Noelle almost couldn't hold onto the greatsword in her hand.
She looked at Durandal in shock. Even against a great-axe Hilichurl, Noelle could easily block their attacks, yet a single swing from Durandal almost made her lose her grip on her weapon.
This... this is too amazing. Her strength is even greater than mine! I didn't see her with a Vision. Is it the same situation as an honorary knight?
There were too many perplexing questions, but Durandal didn't give Noelle time to think, as attack after attack came her way.
Not only was her strength great, but her speed was also incredibly fast. Her usual defense wouldn't last long at all. Is this the terror of a speed-type enemy?
"Have you ever considered what you'll do when this turtle shell breaks?"
Durandal appeared behind Noelle like a ghost. A cold glint flashed, and the Heart Shield finally couldn't endure any longer and shattered.
Ignoring the burst of power from the Heart Shield, Durandal approached Noelle again, forcing Noelle into a state of passive defense.
"Think carefully about how to use the Geo Element. You're not here to be a punching bag. Be serious!"
Forcing her to a desperate situation, making her body secrete a large amount of hormones, and making her brain operate at high speed.
Shenhe, who was fighting Lumine, saw the situation with Durandal and retreated a few steps. She condensed a talisman in her hand, and a puppet formed from the Cryo Element appeared beside her.
"Be careful."
Shenhe and the puppet attacked Lumine simultaneously. The puppet was responsible for close-range attacks, while Shenhe continuously used adeptal arts from behind to pursue Lumine.
The difficulty of the battle instantly increased with the appearance of the puppet. Lumine's rhythm was disrupted for a time, and she was hit by the puppet or struck by talismans several times.
"This really is... a difficult battle."
The last time she felt this way was when fighting Childe, especially when he used his Foul Legacy Transformation. The pressure was immense.
Although Shenhe didn't give her as strong a feeling as Childe, it was enough to make her fall into a bitter struggle.
"You really aren't holding back at all, but... I'm not bad either!"
The Geo Element enveloped her body, and she charged towards Shenhe, wielding the Sword Durandal had given her.
That weapon, capable of growing with its host, sensed Lumine's mood, absorbed a portion of her elemental power, and boosted some of Lumine's strength.
The battle continued. With Durandal's assistance, the four fought for a long time. Noelle and Lumine gradually calmed down. They found their minds becoming clearer and clearer, and they vaguely grasped something they hadn't understood before.
Control the weight of objects.
Inadvertently, Noelle infused the Geo Element into her greatsword. For a few seconds, the greatsword's weight increased to a terrifying degree.
Because she didn't know how to use it, Noelle unleashed the Geo Element almost with all her might, similar to the first strike of an elemental burst.
And Noelle was still in the middle of a downward slash. Durandal, noticing that this strike was somewhat unusual, raised her great scythe to block it.
Boom!
With Durandal and Noelle at the center, the surrounding ground collapsed. Durandal's legs sank several inches into the ground from the impact.
This strike interrupted Lumine and Shenhe's battle. Seeing this scene, Lumine's eyes widened. How much destructive power did Noelle's strike have?
Suddenly, she heard the sound of falling rocks. Following the direction of the sound, she found that a rock a certain distance away had been split open, and the sound came from there.
How terrifying. She looked so slender, yet she unleashed such a slash. This... this maid is too terrifying.
"I... I..."
Noelle looked at Durandal, somewhat at a loss, and was about to apologize when the Favonius Greatsword in her hand, unable to bear the strain, developed crack after crack, finally crumbling into fragments on the ground.
Durandal easily retracted her legs, holding her great scythe, and looked at Noelle, who still hadn't fully grasped the situation, with satisfaction.
"Although it was unconscious, you did it, Noelle."
"I... I did it? You mean... I succeeded?"
"Yes, you succeeded. That strike just now was very beautiful. You did very well, Noelle."
Upon hearing this, Noelle finally accepted the situation, a brilliant smile spreading across her face.
She... succeeded.
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