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Translator: Silavin
In a forest, Chu Mo was cultivating the Movement Technique.
As a Bronze-Grade Martial Skill, Luo Yan Steps was no trivial matter. If successfully cultivated, one could quickly move within a small area with speed comparable to teleportation, making it hard for others to catch.
The only difference from teleportation was that during the movement process, a string of afterimages would appear along the path one traveled, like smoke or mist. These afterimages would disturb the opponent, making it difficult for them to accurately capture their target.
The effect could be said to be powerful. It was precisely because of this that the cultivation conditions were very demanding. It had stringent requirements from the cultivator’s breathing to their blood circulation and flexibility.
Thankfully, Chu Mo possessed a Low-Grade Wind Element Talent, which was inherently compatible with Movement Techniques. So, he would face no obstacles in cultivating it.
If there were, they would be just some stumbles at the beginning.
As time passed, his mastery of the Luo Yan Steps became more and more profound.
Several hours later.
A figure shuttled back and forth in the forest at an extremely swift speed, like a wisp of smoke. Often with just a blink, before one could see clearly, it had already disappeared.
“As expected of a Bronze-Grade Movement Technique, it’s formidable indeed!” Chu Mo stopped and took a deep breath. There was a bit of sweat on his forehead, but a smile appeared on his face.
Through hard work, he had successfully grasped the basics of Luo Yan Steps.
“Now that I have both Lightning and Wind Element Talents, plus I’ve learned the basics of the Wind Splitting Blade and Luo Yan Steps, two Bronze-Grade Martial Skills, even if faced against a Mid-Stage Martial Artist, I would have the strength to fight and even defeat them!” Feeling his strength slowly increasing was naturally something to be happy about.
Looking at the time, it was already late at night. Chu Mo planned to go home.
It was just…
Just as Chu Mo walked into a small alley not far from home, his brows suddenly furrowed. His gaze swept towards the dark corner of the wall on the left.
There, an old man slowly walked out.
“What sharp eyes from a young man!” The old man sighed in admiration, walked up to Chu Mo, and asked in a deep voice, “You’re Chu Mo, right?”
“Why are you blocking my way, sir?” Chu Mo frowned and said softly.
“This old man is Ke Nian. This time, I’ve come on the orders of my Master to invite you to a banquet!”
“That won’t be necessary!” Chu Mo continued, “I’m not acquainted with anyone high enough to be called ‘Master’, nor do I want to be… Please leave and don’t obstruct my way home.”
Hearing this, Ke Nian’s eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of sharpness.
“My master is Zhou Cheng, a Late-Stage Martial Artist. In the future, he has a good chance of becoming a Martial Master. He’s one of the strongest experts in Luyang Base. Are you unwilling to even give him this bit of face?”
Hearing this, Chu Mo’s heart trembled. Zhou Cheng had indeed set his sights on him!
However, this was not surprising! After all, in Zhou Cheng’s view, not only did his son die under strange circumstances, it also involved a Treasure of Heaven and Earth. Naturally, he wouldn’t take it lightly.
This time, Zhou Cheng had sent someone to invite him, which was nothing more than wanting to force information out of him.
As long as Chu Mo went, regardless of the final outcome, he would likely suffer misfortune.
Thinking this, Chu Mo looked at Ke Nian and said slowly, “If your Master had personally come, I would naturally give him some face. As for you… what do you count for?!”
Upon hearing this, Ke Nian’s face immediately changed.
Although he was Zhou Cheng’s subordinate, he was also an Early-Stage Martial Artist. He was also considered an expert in Luyang Base.
But now, he was being looked down upon by a waste known to be unable to cultivate. This was too much of a slap to his face.
“Since you refuse to drink the toast, then face the consequence for it. In that case, this old man will personally capture you and drag you before my Master!” As soon as Chu Mo’s words fell, Ke Nian’s face sank. His figure flashed and his palm turned into a claw, grabbing towards Chu Mo.
He was an Early-Stage Martial Artist. He was strong by his own rights. As for Chu Mo, he was just an ordinary person. So in Ke Nian’s view, relying on this one hand, he should be able to easily capture him.
It was just…
Just as he was about to grab Chu Mo, he saw the latter’s entire body disappear, leaving only a wisp of smoke, disappearing from his vision.
“What a profound Movement Technique!” Ke Nian was a bit surprised and couldn’t help but praise.
But then, as if he thought of something, he suddenly came to his senses and exclaimed, “You can actually cultivate!? So, the rumors outside saying that you’re trash is all lies. I didn’t expect you to have concealed it from everyone!”
Chu Mo didn’t say anything. He just took out the saber he got from Zhou Qi from his storage bag and slashed at Ke Nian.
Seeing this saber, Ke Nian was shocked again. “Young Master’s saber… It seems Young Master Zhou Qi had indeed been killed by you!”
“Since you know, then I can only ask you to die!” Chu Mo snorted coldly, activated his Luo Yan Steps once again. His body instantly appeared in front of Ke Nian, slashing down with his saber.
Rip!
In an instant, a cold gleam arrived in a flash, directly landing on Ke Nian’s arm, causing blood to burst out.
“You’re seeking death!” Suffering heavy injuries, Ke Nian’s face was hideous.
That saber strike was as swift as lightning. If he hadn’t dodged in a moment of crisis, this slash would have cut off his head.
A dignified Martial Artist had actually been injured by a Martial Apprentice, even nearly losing his life. How could this not make him both shocked and furious?
Although his left arm was heavily injured, causing his strength to greatly decrease, he was still a Martial Artist!
At this moment, filled with rage, he charged towards Chu Mo, wrapped in an unstoppable, vast force.
[What a pity!] Chu Mo secretly thought. That slash could have originally killed Ke Nian. But the other party had rich combat experience and instinctively dodged, avoiding the fatal blow.
But… that was all!
Although Ke Nian was a Martial Artist, the difference in strength between him and Chu Mo was not that big.
Chu Mo had the boost from his Lightning and Wind Element Talents, already surpassing Ke Nian in both strength and speed. Plus, he used two types of Bronze-Grade Martial Skills.
In all aspects, he completely trumps his opponent. Therefore, Ke Nian wanting to turn the tables was simply a pipe dream!
After a few moves, Chu Mo seized the opportunity. His figure flashed, turning into a wisp of smoke. When he appeared again, he was already in front of Ke Nian.
Without any hesitation, he directly chopped at Ke Nian’s head.
This time, Ke Nian could no longer dodge. His head flew up, bringing a gush of fresh blood. His body fell to the ground, never to move again.
“Phew…” Cleanly disposing of a Martial Artist, Chu Mo let out a long breath. [An Early-Stage Martial Artist has no ability to resist me at all! I guess my current strength should be comparable to Mid-Stage or even Late-Stage Martial Artists! But if I encounter a seasoned Late-Stage Martial Artist, I’m afraid I’ll still fall short!]
[Since Zhou Cheng has already set his sights on me, and the person he sent this time got killed by me, he definitely won’t let the matter rest. Next time, he’s very likely to take action himself! With him being a Late-Stage Martial Artist for several years. I’m afraid I’m no match for him right now! I must quickly become a Martial Artist!] Chu Mo secretly thought.
He was still a Martial Apprentice. Although he was just a step away from being a Martial Artist, this one step was the difference between Heaven and Earth. If he could cross it, his strength would inevitably have an earth-shattering increase!
At that time, naturally he would no longer need to fear Zhou Cheng!
[I’ve heard that if a Martial Artist wants to break through their shackles, there’s another method! That is to break past one’s limits in battle! Looks like I need to make a trip to the wilderness again!] Thinking this, Chu Mo secretly made up his mind.
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