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

spear and always dissipated in just a few seconds. If he tried

and inner energy exhaustion.

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

spear. You must think of the spear

you must return it with flesh and blood! You must

that conviction.”

one with the spear.

extension of himself.

in vague understanding.

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immersed himself in

attempts, he finally cultivated

it had been ten days since he rescued Luna and erected the

left until the Ancient

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

enjoyed mentoring Andrius.

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

Skies had nine forms, he felt incomplete if

eighth form.

easy.” The guardian glanced at him and shook

might not be able

their whole

because the ninth form must be realized through continuous battle after you’ve become one with