Chapter 108: Elusive Heavenly Sword (1/2)

Alex took out the mortal-grade sword and started pouring his Qi into it. The sword showed some resistance at first, but quickly let his Qi in and started glowing yellow.

”This is a mortal grade technique, Master. It's called Smiting Blade and all it does is make my sword sharper and deal more damage.” Alex explained to his master.

”Hmm… that is quite bad. Only a mortal grade? Ma Rong should have at least taught you an earth-grade technique. Honestly, what is that woman thinking?” Wen Cheng showed disapproval towards the technique.

”Oh no, I learned it before I went to the forest 2 weeks ago. So master has nothing to do with it.” Alex cleared some misconceptions.

”Oh, if that is so, then okay. I can understand why you would learn such trash. It doesn't even have an elemental attribute to it. I will get you some better ones to choose from tomorrow.”

”For today, let's focus on just swordsmanship.”

Wen Cheng took out a common-looking blade and started talking.

”Fighting with a sword is not about using the sword to hit an opponent as hard as you can. It's about the proper techniques and practice.”

”The techniques can range anywhere from how to swing a sword to how to best apply forces to how to move your feet to get the better advantage.”

”Now, look at me.”

Wen Cheng started swinging in mid-air randomly, but to Alex's eyes, it looked like he was fighting a very strong opponent. He weaved and dodged his enemy's attacks by moving in a weird way using his feet, and cleaved his enemy through the chest when he could.

As Alex watched more and more, he started becoming entranced. He slowly walked to an open space and started following Wen Cheng's movements.

The copy of the arts looked very wonky and not at all refined, but the basics were there. About 10 minutes later, Wen Cheng finally stopped and looked towards Alex, only to find him a distance away copying his moves.

He watched his move almost the same as him and started getting shocked.

'This guy managed to nearly copy my moves just by watching me move a while?' he thought. This was what they called talent. Wen Cheng was really happy inside that he made this kid his disciple.

Alex stopped moving after a while, as he had nothing more to copy. He got out of his entranced state and was surprised at what he had just done.

He looked at his own hands. 'Was I even controlling them?' he was honestly too surprised. He hadn't registered any of the things he did but somehow could remember them. It was a very odd experience.

”Did you try to copy me?” Wen Cheng asked. ”Although that wasn't very good, the basics were there. Just the fact that you managed to do it means that you probably have a talent for it.”