Chapter 368 (2/2)

Devouring Ghost appeared before Xiang Shaoyun like a specter and said, ”Congratulations, young master, for your gains in cultivating the battle technique.”

”After a bit more cultivation, I will be able to face six lightning bolts at the same time, reaching the second level and completing the defensive technique's first stage. At that time, I believe I will be able to gain some fame for myself even at the Bloodsin City you speak of,” said Xiang Shaoyun confidently.

”Definitely. You are destined to stand at the peak of existence one day, young master,” said Devouring Ghost respectfully. He added, ”Young master, now that you have some accomplishment in your defensive technique, are you considering improving your other aspects?”

”Such as?” Xiang Shaoyun asked.

”Such as footwork intent, increasing the speed of your Overlord's Nine Nether Steps,” said Devouring Ghost.

”Footwork intent!” Xiang Shaoyun cried out in alarm. He had comprehended the saber intent and was well aware of the benefits of comprehending an intent. But he had never thought of cultivating footwork intent.

It was not that he did not want to, but he had simply never thought of it. With Devouring Ghost's reminder, he suddenly had an urge to cultivate it.

”Yes. Footwork intent will be able to greatly increase your speed, giving you a ma.s.sive advantage in combat. Absolute speed will never be defeated,” said Devouring Ghost seriously. He pointed at a rock about one kilometer away from them and said, ”Young master, look at that rock.”

He had barely spoken those words when he suddenly vanished into thin air. With a flicker, he reappeared before Xiang Shaoyun with a rock in his hand. This was the same rock he was pointing to a moment ago. That was an astonis.h.i.+ng movement speed.

”I had not used much of my strength, only utilizing my footwork intent,” explained Devouring Ghost.

Xiang Shaoyun smiled helplessly. ”But you are too fast. I couldn't see anything.”

”Oh, I'll demonstrate it one more time so you can get a better look, young master,” said Devouring Ghost awkwardly. He then tossed the rock away and suppressed more of his strength before he started moving one step at a time.

Xiang Shaoyun concentrated fully on observing Devouring Ghost's movements, not willing to miss even a slight detail. Devouring Ghost seemed to have transformed into a gust of wind. He drifted about, appearing here and there like a drifting leaf with an indeterminate trajectory.

Each step he took seemed so casual and simple yet easily brought him 100 meters away. He could also switch his direction at ease, leaving afterimages everywhere, confusing his possible enemies. This was his footwork intent, granting him the ability to traverse in all directions as he wished.

This was an ability Devouring Ghost had finally regained after taking some time perfecting his fusion with Linggu Haonan's body. Xiang Shaoyun stared at Devouring Ghost unblinkingly, imprinting everything he saw in his brain. To the side, Du Xuanhao did not miss out on this rare opportunity and stared at Devouring Ghost's each move with a sharp glint in his eyes.

After a while, Devouring Ghost stopped and asked, ”Did you see that, young master?”

Xiang Shaoyun recovered from the reverie and said, ”Yes.”

”Good. There are three stages to this footwork intent. The first stage is 'moving like the wind', the second stage is 'shrinking s.p.a.ce', and the third stage is 'so close yet worlds apart'. I am currently in the second stage, the shrinking s.p.a.ce stage,” explained Devouring Ghost, not minding that Du Xuanhao was listening in at all.

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