The Wolf’s Bride by Coffee’s Tea

“The next four forms…” The guardian paused before saying slowly, “The first five forms of the Burden of

Nine Skies focus on using inner energy to control the spear and using speed to dominate your opponent.

“The last four forms build on speed but involve transforming the intangible into the tangible, and turning

inner energy into a substantial attack.”

Transforming the intangible to tangible, and turning inner energy into a substantial attack?

Andrius frowned slightly.

After a moment, he lifted his head. “You mean that although it appears as though only one strike is made,

in reality, the spear and the transformed inner energy serve as separate strikes? An attack within an

attack, is that right?”

The guardian nodded with a smile. “Indeed, that’s exactly right. However, it’s easier said than done. Why

don’t you give it a try?”

Andrius nodded and started to practice with the heavy spear.

challenge. His inner energy was insufficient to

dissipated in just a few seconds. If he tried to force it, he

inner energy exhaustion.

the spear, but that’s not all. You must be

the

and blood, you must return

that conviction.”

one with

extension of

nodded in vague

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attempts, he finally cultivated to the eighth form.

rescued Luna and erected the grave for his master.

days left until the Ancient

you can leave today,” the guardian spoke reluctantly. It was as

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

“I can squeeze in some more time. I still want to cultivate the ninth form.”

of Nine Skies had nine forms, he felt incomplete if he left after only

eighth form.

him and shook his head. “The Burden of