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 inner energy was insufficient to sustain the

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

inner

Andrius. The last four forms seem to build from the spear,

think of the spear as an extension

must return it with flesh

that conviction.”

one with

extension of

nodded in vague understanding.

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himself in

and attempts, he finally cultivated

since he rescued Luna and

five days left until

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

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

hesitated and said, “I can squeeze in some more time. I still want to

he felt incomplete if he left after only learning

eighth form.

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