844 Luan Bird (1/2)

The purpose of this was to help Mithra adjust the change of center of gravity every time Alex stepped on the ground. Since he didn't really have much time to do this, he decided to use this kind of unconventional method.

For Mithra, it was a challenge and torture.

”Sir Alex… Although I am not in a place where I can say this, I want you to know that it was really hell…”

”Don't worry. Unlike the time you got tricked, this training wouldn't cost your life.” Alex brushed it off.

”Fair enough.” She struggled to get up and somehow rose while staggering. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell down, but she instinctively took another step on the right to prevent her from falling. At the same time, she realized that the step was solid to the point she managed to stand back up with that one step alone. ”I…”

”Well, it's just training. The effect is just a fluke, so you need to train a little bit more to get a good balance. At the same time, it's time for me to teach you about footwork. I never trained my footwork, but I created one after fighting so many times. However, you can't do this because you don't have enough experience to do so.”

”That's why you want me to learn footwork?”

”Yes. Most strong people actually create their own footwork to prevent their enemies from noticing what kind of footwork they are using. After all, if they learn your footwork, they can move one step ahead and destroy your entire movement.”

”I understand.”

Alex nodded and looked at the mountain. ”This mountain will be perfect for me to teach you. You need to constantly move your feet according to the footwork while climbing this mountain. Of course, I don't mean to give you something hard and unpredictable since this is just simple footwork. You can refine it later when you have gotten enough experience.”

”Yes, Sir.”

”Still… To think you have Darkness as your element…” Alex let out a sigh. ”I don't know what kind of ability your element has though.”

”Eh?!” Mithra opened her mouth in surprise before everything turned into confusion. ”I have an element? That is impossible. I tested it once in the past, and it turned out I didn't have a single element in my body. That's why I can't become a Mage.”

”I… I want to have my element.” Mithra hesitated for a second but wanted to follow in Alex's footsteps. Since the one teaching her was the latter, she wanted to be the same as him.

Alex then nodded. ”I will awaken your element when you have reached the Qi Gathering Stage.”

”Yes.”

After confirming her desire, Alex then showed her basic footwork. It consisted of ten basic steps to refine her movement even more.

It was simple enough for Mithra to remember it after a few tries. She then replicated it while trying to reach a bit farther and succeeded after a few more minutes.

Since then, they started climbing the mountain. There was a path they could use to reach the top. According to Mithra, this path seemed to be used by the adventurers who wanted to have the Phoenix Spring. And yet, not a single one of them was able to get it because the phoenixes that protected this one were one of the strongest beings in the world.

Alex asked if Mithra was scared to do this, but the latter only shook her head. After knowing Alex for a while, she learned many things. Just like how she didn't want Alex to get into trouble with the kingdom because of her, she realized it was her looking down on him. He was far mightier than them, so if he said it was fine, Mithra immediately agreed.

They climbed the mountain steadily. If Mithra didn't practice her footstep, they might already reach the top within a few hours, and yet, they only managed to reach halfway in a day.

When they become closer to the peak, they should feel cold due to its altitude. But it was different for this Phoenix Nest. The closer they are, the hotter it is.

Alex activated his Spirit Eyes and found a few signs of energy at the top.

”There are at least five phoenixes on top of this mountain. What do you think?” Alex asked Mithra.

”Sir is not scared of them, so there is no reason for me to be scared.”

”I might just be overconfident you know.” Alex smirked.

”If that were the case, I have accepted everything, including my death. I have steeled my heart to follow you, Sir, so I won't regret it even if I die during this journey.” Mithra smiled from ear to ear, showing she wasn't afraid of death.

”Haha…” Alex patted her head a few times. ”Decision is hard to make, but once you make it, you should see it through even if it means your doom.”

”I will remember your words.” Mithra nodded with a serious expression.

The two continued to the top and finally felt the scorching heat coming from the top of the mountain.

”This…” Mithra watched the top of the mountain in amazement. There was grass everywhere and a huge bird nest. There were five red birds that seemed to be a family washing their body in the water pond.

However, Alex noticed this was not a phoenix. Not only was their body not made by fire, but they also had a different intensity of flame in their body.