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.

significant challenge. His inner energy was

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

dizziness and inner

seem to build from the spear,

the spear as an extension

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

that conviction.”

one with

extension of himself.

nodded in vague understanding.

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immersed himself in

countless walls and attempts,

since he rescued Luna and erected the grave for

days left until

running out for you, you can leave today,” the

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

can squeeze in some more time. I still want

had nine forms, he felt incomplete if

eighth form.

him and shook his head. “The Burden of