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 the sword intent, he also noticed a strangeness about Zen.

seemed to be demonstrating the Sword Step

he advanced, the more skilled he became. But did such talent who could pick things up so quickly even exist? The competition became more interesting with this second-grade nature level

he saw the respectable elder named Xu, who was standing beside him, stroke his beard and smile knowingly. "Xu, are you

little chuckle, Xu said, "Are you asking if

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

talent. Huh…When I was watching him, he practiced for a period

cultivation was far from Kenneth's, Xu was a swordsman and knew about sword intent much better than Kenneth did. With that background, he could immediately recognize

guy will

words, Kenneth suddenly popped

"Well…

is extraordinary. But…" Xu shook his head. "He's only at second-grade of nature level. It's very difficult for him to defeat

"Oh?

I was actually thinking

a smile to Kenneth's face.

was surprised to hear the

30 of the All Peaks Competition was the same as the

the ranks were to the top, the more difficult

50. To enter the top 30 was a nearly impossible

Zen had the strength

It was unthinkable.

a second-grade nature level disciple to defeat someone of the

no such thing in the history of

were

a great gap between Zen's realm and that of all the other opponents, making Xu doubt himself. Was he wrong in his judgment? Did Kenneth see something he failed to notice?

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

best to hide his sword intent, Zen demonstrated his Sword Step alone as

hand, gusts of evil winds whirled towards Zen, brushing

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

wrong with

if he imitated

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

unaccompanied by 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

can you do but keep running?

he waved his fan. The whole arena was filled

Zen felt no anger whatsoever and maintained the

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

core, so he was