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.

an understanding of the sword intent, he also noticed a strangeness

seemed to be demonstrating the Sword Step he just learned.

did such talent who could pick things up so

Kenneth pondered over it, he saw the respectable elder named Xu, who was standing beside him, stroke his beard and

said, "Are you asking if Zen learned the

very sure. Zen is a green hand

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 for a period of only

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

long this guy

hearing the words, Kenneth suddenly

"Well…

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 for him to advance further in

"Oh?

what you think? I was actually

a smile to Kenneth's face.

the other hand, was surprised to hear the

was the same as the top 30 of the Cloud

ranks were to the top, the more difficult it would be

100 was already a challenge, even more so was entering the top 50. To enter the top 30

did that mean Zen had the

It was unthinkable.

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

no such thing in the history of

disciples were the best

was a great gap between Zen's realm and

his remarks, Elder Xu would not refute him, but instead, he waited and

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

his hand, gusts of evil winds

the Cloud Sect who mocked Zen gradually began

with

anyone bother if he imitated Rocher's

the rules of Sword Step without knowledge on sword intent, the only word that could describe him was

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

do

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 Zen was able to navigate through them with the Sword Step, remaining unscathed.

with Cecil's provocation, Zen felt no anger whatsoever and maintained

because he didn't want to 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 Cecil was a

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