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

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

dizziness and inner energy

seem to build from the spear, but that’s not

You must think of the spear

blood, you must return

that conviction.”

with the

of himself.

nodded in vague understanding.

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immersed himself in comprehending the spear

the end, after hitting countless walls and attempts, he

been ten days since he rescued Luna and erected the grave for

days left until the Ancient Martial Assembly.

time is running out for you, you can leave today,” the guardian

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

can squeeze in some more time.

Skies had nine forms, he felt incomplete

eighth form.

not that easy.” The guardian glanced at him and shook