Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

Sword intent was something that could not be expressed by words, only felt through other sensations, akin to some kind of ethereal power.

If one wanted to comprehend sword intent, one did not only have to spend decades practicing the sword but more importantly, one needed to have outstanding talents and remarkable opportunities.

That was why while there were many people who used swords, only a few of them had a deep understanding of sword intent. Those who could gain a good sense of its essence were in the good graces of the gods.

As he watched the battle, Rocher could see that there was no sword intent in Zen's Sword Step. Strangely, though, Zen's Sword Step looked very childish as if he was not skilled in the technique and only just began trying it out.

Rocher knew that the thought of Zen crudely imitating his Sword Step was untenable.

It was undeniable that the technique could only be performed under the premise that one had a true understanding of it. If the person did not fully understand it, imitating the movements would be fruitless as he would be unable to adapt to the trails and find the direction of the sword intent. Merely copying a stance should have meant nothing.

However, although Zen was unskilled in the area, his every step was not only close to that of Rocher's but exactly like it.

How was it possible?

It left Rocher deeply puzzled.

Unless… Zen had already understood the sword intent and was only hiding his capabilities.

Still, how could a disciple at the second-grade of nature level understand sword intent?

Reluctant to accept such an assumption, Rocher shook his head.

There was no doubt that Rocher was a talent. Although he might not be the strongest in Skytop Peak, he was the one who was the most favored. All talents were very arrogant and Rocher was no exception.

For Rocher, though, being arrogant was not a bad thing. With such an attitude, he could be driven to reach the top of the field of martial arts.

But if Zen really understood the sword intent and had a knack for the Sword Step as well…

It was a shocking idea. Looking at Zen's unmatured, rather awkward steps, Rocher sighed. 'This guy… Has he only just learned the Sword Step?

I haven't seen him employ this skill before. Did he get it after seeing my own Sword Step?'

As his thoughts stirred, Rocher didn't dare continue guessing. If his assumptions were right, it would mean a great blow to him.

Among everyone present, Rocher was not the only one to notice this.

Kenneth was also shooting strange looks at Zen.

Someone like Kenneth who had already reached a high level had the knowledge about the levels of the martial arts that the saints and elders of the Cloud Sect couldn't claim to have.

understanding of

demonstrating the Sword Step he

the more skilled he became. But did such talent who could pick things

was standing

Xu said, "Are you asking if Zen learned the

sure. Zen is a green hand in Sword Step.

did catch it, though, while Rocher battled Kim, Zen imitated Rocher's Sword Step outside the arena. It's surprising, really, how Zen was so quick to learn things. He copied Rocher's Sword Step in such a short time. He is indeed a talent. Huh…When I was watching him, he practiced

intent much better than Kenneth did. With that background, he could immediately recognize Zen's situation and give

this guy will

the words, Kenneth suddenly popped the

"Well…

would do him a great help, seeing as he's mastering the Sword Step. This talent is extraordinary. But…" Xu shook his head. "He's only at second-grade of nature level. It's very difficult for him to defeat Cecil, and even harder

"Oh?

I was actually thinking

a smile to Kenneth's face.

to hear the other's comment about

Competition was the same

more

50. To enter the top 30 was a nearly impossible task, leaps and bounds more

Kenneth said, did that mean Zen had the strength to compete with the

It was unthinkable.

if he could defeat Cecil. But for a second-grade nature level disciple to defeat

in the history of Cloud

personal disciples were the best talents.

lie through his teeth. In truth, though, there was a great gap between Zen's realm and that of all the other opponents, making Xu doubt himself. Was he wrong in his

Kenneth gave his remarks, Elder Xu would not refute him, but instead, he

his sword intent, Zen demonstrated his Sword Step alone as he circled around Cecil.

evil winds whirled towards Zen, brushing past him as Zen narrowly escaped every

performance, many disciples of the Cloud Sect who mocked Zen gradually

wrong with this

if he

means, create the Sword Step. Moreover, if Zen mastered the rules of Sword Step without

sword intent only made one dabbler in the skill, Zen was able to move smoothly among the evil winds Cecil produced. How many disciples of the Cloud Sect could achieve

do but keep running?

up with a more unsightly loss. The only way to go is by attacking. You're not qualified to be a warrior," Cecil shouted as he waved his fan. The whole arena was filled with powerful whirls of irregular winds but

with Cecil's provocation, Zen felt no anger whatsoever and maintained the usual light smile on

attack Cecil just yet. Although he already mastered the Sword Step, he had yet to use the technique in a real battle, keeping him at a green level. Since he needed to practice the technique and improve through real combat, he decided that

level of the Illuminating Soul Realm, Cecil's power was neither very strong nor very weak. It just so happened that he hated Zen to his core, so he was certain he would show no mercy to the man