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.

and didn't have an understanding of the sword intent, he also noticed a strangeness about Zen.

to be demonstrating the Sword Step

did such talent who could pick things up so quickly even exist? The

named Xu, who was standing

said, "Are you asking if Zen learned the Sword Step

sure. Zen is a green hand in Sword Step. He's improving rapidly but

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 for a period of only ten minutes. But he mastered the skills so quickly. As far as I can see, Zen already has an understanding of

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

how long this guy will

hearing the words, Kenneth suddenly

"Well…

shook his head. "He's only at second-grade of nature level. It's very

"Oh?

actually thinking he could enter the

thought brought a smile to Kenneth's

hand, was surprised to hear the other's

the All Peaks Competition was the same as

more difficult it would be

more so was entering the top 50. To enter the top 30 was a nearly impossible task, leaps

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

It was unthinkable.

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

been no such thing in the history of Cloud Sect.

disciples were the best

through his teeth. In truth, though, there was a great gap between Zen's realm and that of all the other opponents, making

Xu would not refute him, but instead, he waited

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

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

Sect who mocked Zen gradually began to shut up.

with

if he

to the basics, Rocher did not, by any means, create the Sword Step. Moreover, if Zen mastered the rules of Sword Step without knowledge on sword intent, the only word that could describe

the skill, Zen was able to move smoothly among the evil winds Cecil produced. How

you do but

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

felt no anger whatsoever and maintained the usual light smile

technique in a real battle, keeping him at a green level. Since he needed to practice the technique and improve through real combat,

was neither very strong nor very weak. It just so happened that he hated Zen to his core, so he was certain