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.

During his practice, he faced a significant challenge. His inner energy was insufficient to sustain the

a few seconds. If he tried to

inner energy exhaustion.

to build from the spear, but that’s not all. You must be one

think of the spear as an

return

that conviction.”

with

extension of

in vague understanding.

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he immersed himself in comprehending the

countless walls and attempts,

since he rescued Luna and erected the grave for his master. There

five days left until the Ancient

you can leave today,” the guardian spoke reluctantly.

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

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

nine forms, he felt incomplete if he left

eighth form.

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

people might not be able to learn the ninth form even after

whole lives.

realized through continuous