Chapter 9, I saw the light
Qing Luo, you ... ...
However, in the next moment, Gu Qingluo, who was standing beside, suddenly made her move, and Su Chen, who had just performed excellently, revealed his true form.
Although falling into the water is much better than directly landing on the ground, the posture of plunging in headfirst is certainly not graceful. What is more important is that winter has already arrived, and the water temperature is icy cold. Even though Su Chen has a strong physique, he still shivers from the cold and scrambles to climb out of the pond.
To grasp only its form, while being unable to capture its essence
The spring water soaked her clothes, revealing her exquisite and translucent figure, yet Gu Qingluo was too preoccupied to care for herself, grabbing Su Chen's shoulders and shouting: "Su Chen, Su Chen, what is wrong with you?"
"You are a genius, Su Chen." She tossed a red bead to Su Chen. It was a Li Yang bead, which could quickly dry clothes; although it was not particularly useful, it was not inexpensive. Only someone from a prominent family like Gu Qingluo would carry such an item, and within the entire Su family, one would be hard-pressed to find even a single piece.
Gu Qingluo let out a long sigh
Flying Serpent
Hearing Su Chen's words, Gu Qingluo was taken aback: "Even so, do you still intend to persist in participating in the grand competition?"
During the process of running, he gradually felt as if he were a true妖蛇, darting through the air, constantly making various strange transformations with the aid of the thin moisture in the air
After forcing out this drop of blood, Gu Qingluo's complexion noticeably became a bit wan. Then she pointed her finger, which was already pressed against Su Chen's forehead, and said: "Do not think of anything, focus on feeling, and channel this power throughout your body"
Su Chen trembled as he replied: "Light... I see the light... I see the light!"
This ... ... '' felt a touch of warmth at the center of her brow, and Su Chen was taken aback
How could he not be moved by this
As he executed the Smoke Serpent Step, feeling the presence of the soaring serpent that seemed to exist in the depths of the void, Su Chen suddenly gained an insight, and a change appeared beneath his feet
In fact, Gu Qingluo did not do much; she merely tossed a small pebble onto the ground where Su Chen was walking, and the pebble made a distinct sound upon landing.
Su Chen smiled: "Even without the Smoke Serpent Step, I still want to participate"
Tears flowed from the eye sockets
Su Chen took a deep breath, stowed away the Li Yang Pearl, and once again dashed along the edge of the water pool.
Ah! Su Chen has once again fallen into the pool with a loud cry, this time plunging straight to the bottom, not rising to the surface again
"You are mistaken; it is not more than twenty percent," Su Chen replied. He said, "Su Qing entered the seventh level of body forging yesterday."
"Su Chen, what is wrong with you?" Gu Qingluo asked
Su Chen stared blankly at the sky, as if he were foolish.
This is also a type of powerful serpent demon, gifted in water manipulation and adept at shifting and transforming.
At that moment, she had already noticed some changes in Su Chen.
At this moment, observing the swiftness of his movements, he hardly resembles a blind person; he can be described as agile as a monkey and as fast as a hare
Su Chen's heart trembled slightly
His speed did not increase, yet his figure became even more strange and agile. As he ran along the edge of the pond, a large amount of thin water vapor had originally soaked his garments, not to mention that he had previously fallen into the pond. However, at this moment, the water on Su Chen's body seemed to begin to float away from him, forming a thin misty membrane around him.
Even the drop of essence blood from Gu Qingluo only allowed him to "see" it, rather than truly reaching that stage
My essence contains the true secret of the Tengshe bloodline. I cannot bestow the bloodline upon you, but at the very least, I can allow you to experience what a true Tengshe is like
Gu Qingluo was also rendered foolish by him, allowing his hand to grasp her face.
Between the clouds and the mist, a figure swiftly moved along the edge of the pool, leaping and twisting, revealing shimmering reflections of water, like a snake dancing in the air, distorting into strange shapes, it was Su Chen
The mind continued to settle, constantly sensing the presence of the soaring serpent, sinking deeper and deeper. Suddenly, a dragon's roar resounded in Su Chen's mind.
Yet yesterday, Su Qing also entered the seventh level of body refinement
The blood bead is crystal clear, rolling on the fingertips like a pearl
Su Chen actually cried
It is actually essence blood
This is the source of the Gu family's lineage
Yet even so, Su Chen was still unable to evade in time
As a result, Su Chen's level advantage diminishes, and the probability of Su Qing's victory is also lower.
Despite not realizing that she had already formed the water凝脂, achieving an accomplishment that many could only attain after years of hard training, Su Chen still guessed that her bloodline was the greatest obstacle to further mastering the Smoke Serpent Step
He is truly a genius ... ... "Gu Qingluo could not help but express her heartfelt admiration.
After a long while, he finally came to his senses
Is this the limitation of the bloodline
Gu Qingluo said: "To master the changes of the Smoke Serpent Step so quickly, your comprehension and aptitude are indeed exceptional. However, you lack a bloodline, and you cannot see the path, so you can only move along a fixed route. Once any obstacles or unexpected events arise on this familiar path, the high speed brought by the Smoke Serpent Step will turn against you. Your opponent may not even need to strike; you could end up injuring yourself severely... Perhaps I should not have taught you this, as it is not suitable for you."
At this point, Gu Qingluo already felt a sense of regret
Su Chen was still running, completely immersed in the sensations brought by the smoke snake step
Finally, it has arrived. Gu Qingluo smiled
Beneath the misty waves, amidst the vastness, the water vapor rises
Gu Qingluo hurriedly ran over, leaped into the water, and pulled Su Chen out of the water.
After a while, she smiled and said: "Well said, that cannot be a reason to give up. Even in failure, one must bravely embrace it. In light of your ambition, I shall give you another gift."
Roar
As stated, Su Chen's application of the Smoke Serpent Step is characterized by a mechanical and rigid approach, allowing movement only along fixed paths and rendering it incapable of adapting to any changes. However, the opponent is equally unfamiliar with the Smoke Serpent Step, so in Su Chen's view, there is still a chance to fight back.
Water凝脂 is the pinnacle of the Smoke Serpent Step that can be mastered by practitioners without bloodlines, requiring at least three years of arduous effort. Even if Gu Qingluo provided him with a drop of her essence blood, it would only assist him in gaining a deeper understanding of the Spirit of the Ascending Serpent, rather than directly elevating his realm. However, it was unexpected that he reached this step so quickly
That cannot be a reason to give up, can it
The spring water surged in the pool, splashing up wisps of water mist
That is the most precious thing of the bloodline family, the source of their power. However, Gu Qingluo casually used a drop of it for him, solely to allow him to deeply appreciate the wonderful application of the Smoke Serpent Step
He felt as if a real soaring serpent had merged into his body, granting him strength, yet no matter how hard he tried, he could not delve any deeper
"Water凝脂? It actually formed water凝脂?" Upon realizing this, Gu Qingluo nearly cried out.
As she spoke, she suddenly bit her finger, forcing a tiny bead of blood from the fingertip
The Smoke Serpent Step is a highly powerful footwork technique. It is said that when this technique is mastered to a profound level, one can walk on clouds and mist, gliding through the void. At a slightly lower level, one can still walk upon the waves. However, to reach such a level, corresponding bloodline power is required to manifest its abilities
He stepped on the stone with one foot, then twisted his foot, causing his body to lean to the side, and in the next moment, he fell with a thud into the water pool
Overwhelmed with joy and moved to tears
You ... ... " Gu Qingluo was stunned
It is a pity that Su Chen, being blind, is destined to have limited performance in the art of the Smoke Serpent's steps
Seemingly unremarkable, Gu Qingluo was taken aback.
As for now, Su Chen's mastery of the Smoke Serpent Step is merely at the initial level, focusing on enhancing his speed and evasion capabilities. The Smoke Serpent Step is peculiar, allowing the practitioner to move with a distorted and slippery form, while also possessing a certain degree of force-dissipation effect. Although it is of little use against opponents who have mastered source energy and wield weapons, it is sufficient for the arena competitions during the body refinement stage
This statement left Gu Qingluo utterly speechless
I find the Smoke Serpent Step quite commendable. Su Chen rolled the Li Yang Pearl on his body, emitting a billowing white mist. His previously damp body was instantly dried, and he remarked, "This is a mountainous area with rugged terrain and complex road conditions, coupled with the rising mist, making it slippery and difficult to navigate, which is why mistakes are easily made. If it were on the arena, it would be a stable and level ground. Although this would lack points for leveraging, making it difficult to utilize the unpredictable effects of the Smoke Serpent Step and the Misty Step, it would still be more secure. Moreover, the opponent is a member of the Su family, unlike you who is so familiar with the Smoke Serpent Step; it would not be so easy for them to grasp my movement direction, let alone leverage it as effortlessly as you do."
But your hope of victory is slim
Hey, could you please stop looking so touched? I merely cannot stand that bastard from your family who even bullies the blind. The essence has already been absorbed, so why not quickly use the Smoke Serpent Step to comprehend the power of this bloodline
In the ocean of consciousness, a gigantic dragon soared upward, releasing an astonishing blaze of light that filled Su Chen's entire field of vision
Nevertheless, Su Chen continued to practice earnestly. His inability to see diminished his sensitivity and adaptability to the outside world, yet it also enhanced his understanding of the practice itself. At this moment, moving swiftly along the pond, Su Chen ran while immersing himself in the comprehension of the Smoke Serpent Steps
Water Condensation is a manifestation of the Smoke Serpent Step after reaching a certain level of cultivation. Its most notable feature is the ability to condense the surrounding thin water vapor into a film-like presence around the body, possessing a certain degree of force dissipation capability. This is the true origin of the force dissipation characteristic of the Smoke Serpent Step.
He sighed inwardly, yet was unwilling to give up
Unfortunately, without a lineage, no matter how talented one may be, achievements will still be limited, not to mention being blind.
Although the advanced competitors were significantly later than Su Chen, they ultimately managed to narrow the gap before the major competition
The power of Gu Qingluo's drop of blood gradually began to take effect
He sat up and reached out to touch Gu Qingluo's face
Su had entered the Eighth Layer of Body Refinement two months ago, originally possessing a strength two levels higher than Su Qing. If combined with the speed brought by the Smoke Serpent Step, there would still be a thirty percent chance of victory
However, even so, your chances of victory are likely no more than thirty percent