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.

his practice, he faced a significant challenge. His inner energy was insufficient

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

dizziness and inner energy

from the spear, but that’s not all. You

the spear. You must think of the spear as

blood, you must return it with flesh and blood! You must practice with

that conviction.”

with

of

nodded in vague

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immersed himself in

and attempts, he finally

since he rescued Luna

left until the Ancient Martial Assembly.

is running out for you, you can leave today,” the guardian spoke reluctantly. It was

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

more time.

forms, he felt incomplete if he left

eighth form.

not that easy.” The guardian glanced at him and shook his head. “The Burden of