Chapter 6, Audacious and Unrestrained

Countless great swordsmen of future generations must have breathed a sigh of relief, for without the intervention of Elder Haber, Amy could have truly been coerced by this man, Chi Hanfeng, into straying from the right path

The Sanctuary of Illusory Beasts is located at the junction of the Amy Empire, the Haiha Mercenary Empire, and the Xius Empire, surrounded by the Sacred Snow Mountain, which has an average elevation of 4,000 meters and spans an area of 500 kilometers. Regardless of the direction from which one crosses the Sacred Snow Mountain to enter its interior, the terrain steeply descends, rapidly dropping from an elevation of 4,000 meters to approximately 800 meters, and this is the long-rumored Sanctuary of Illusory Beasts

Indeed, these rumors are only recorded in folk legends, and the specific methods of implementation are said to exist solely within the upper echelons of the Amy Empire, the Haisha Mercenary Empire, and the Xius Empire

Ignorantly wandering in the mortal world

The sacred mythical beast will become the spiritual vessel of the ignorant.

Chi Hanfeng's face suddenly revealed a sly smile: "My plan is for you to learn to shoot with me. In 5 years, you will be 15 years old, and at that time, the Black Sun and the White Sun will coincide. According to tradition, the Amy Empire will send envoys to the Northern Hami Kingdom to request 6 snow wolf spirit beasts born from the Snow Wolf King. I want to borrow 1 from them, and then I will take you to the foot of the Sacred Beast Garden Mountain and teach you how to transform the spirit beast into a phantom beast. This way, you can become a Phantom Beast Knight."

Two years later, even while riding Little White through the snowy forest, Amy will be able to nimbly dodge branches and leaves

"Son, let me share a secret with you. If you want to quickly build a good relationship with snow wolves and other mythical beasts, the fastest way is to scratch their chins. Hehe, these big fools can scratch every part of their bodies—except for the itch on their chins. If someone is willing to serve them, they will be very pleased." Chi Hanfeng imparted this advice with a mischievous intent

"Fool," Chi Hanfeng said as he slapped Amy's head hard. "The six principles of the dual-wielding sword are: fierce, powerful, precise, agile, swift, and skillful. Therefore, it is essential for the swordsman to possess sufficient agility. Currently, all known phantom beasts can only provide momentum, and they absolutely cannot match the speed required for dual-wielding swords. If you wish to learn the sword, then you will never become a knight in your lifetime."

"Hey, Uncle Haber, when are you coming back?" Chi Hanfeng and Amy both noticed Grandpa Haber in the yard

Every time Grandpa Haber sees his little grandson like this, he can't help but want to say a few words. However, every night when he sees Chi Hanfeng carefully cleaning and changing the dressings for the sleeping Amy, he shakes his head and holds back his words.

"Hmm? Uncle Haber, how do you know this so well?" Chi Hanfeng was puzzled that someone in such a remote village knew about the cultivation methods of mythical beasts.

There are only 6 in total, who would lend them to us? They are either stolen or robbed, right? Having long been familiar with Uncle Chi's wicked ways, the young Amy coldly exposed the young man's scheme

Wisdom has attained the celestial realm

In the icy and snowy forest, all the trees have needle-like leaves to withstand the 10 months of ice and snow. To prevent moisture evaporation, the needle leaves are covered with a thick layer of wax.

"Hehe, the imperial nobility is not limited to the Chi family; our ancestors were once part of it as well. However, for various reasons, we left the empire." The old man Haber clearly did not wish to discuss this topic further

Every morning, Amy still needs to get up very early, first heading east into the dense snow-covered forest. Under the watchful eye of the demon, she removes all her clothes—except for a pair of shorts—and walks or runs barefoot in the forest. At this time, there are usually no people in the forest, so she does not have to worry about being seen by passersby and being thought of as a pervert for running naked.

However, as time passed, it seemed that various parts of Amy's body had developed eyes, allowing her to gradually avoid the protruding branches and leaves, and she slowly began to run through the forest

To avoid the entangled branches, one must walk slowly; however, walking slowly makes it unbearable to endure the polar cold. If one wishes to run quickly to warm up, then one must endure the pain of countless needles piercing the skin. In the first year, Amy's exposed skin never had a single good spot, especially on her feet, which were covered in blood scabs from being snagged by the branches. While running, Amy often had to use her shoulder to push aside the obstructing branches, and her right shoulder even exposed bone. It is unknown how many times Amy fainted from the cold on the ground. Without the miraculous healing properties of Snow Moon Lake, poor little Amy would likely have long since left this world.

When you wish to enter, you find yourself obstructed by a tremendous barrier of power. It is said that only at the moment when the Black Sun and the White Sun coincide, and under the guidance of a spirit beast with the potential of a phantom beast, is it possible to enter the barrier

Some bards have heard a ballad at the gnome's ball:

At just 11 years old, Amy has already achieved remarkable accomplishments in dual-wielding swords, particularly making significant strides in ferocity, intensity, and precision. According to Chi Hanfeng's assessment, she has already reached the level of Lake Harbor in his prime. Without the assistance of Xiaobai, it would be exceedingly difficult for Chi Hanfeng's spear to penetrate the range of Amy's dual swords. When comparing solely the one-handed sword to Amy, Chi Hanfeng can only rely on his swift footwork to maneuver around her; otherwise, the one-handed sword, weighing less than 10 pounds, would be easily knocked away. Without the assistance of Xiaobai, it would be exceedingly difficult for Chi Hanfeng's spear to penetrate the range of Amy's dual swords. When comparing solely the one-handed sword to Amy, Chi Hanfeng can only rely on his swift footwork to maneuver around her; otherwise, the one-handed sword, weighing less than 10 pounds, would be easily knocked away.

The four-year morning running training has officially come to an end, followed by what Amy, now an adult, refers to as the three years of torment under the devil's training.

Hehe, these snow wolves are going to be used by that damned guy, the Redstone Emperor anyway. I'll help him pick a few out first. Do you think he will be very grateful to me?" The old man, with a thick skin, patted his chest and guaranteed, "If it weren't for the sake of making you a noble knight, I wouldn't care whether you use a gun or a sword.

Evil has obtained another land

The long needle-like leaves pierce the skin, combined with the bone-chilling cold wind that feels like a knife, causing pain, itchiness, and numbness... The sensation depicted in the *illustration* is absolutely unimaginable without having experienced it personally

Red Moon Calendar, Year 196

Practicing two-handed swordsmanship is said to be a very arduous and dangerous endeavor—at least according to Chi Hanfeng. According to the Chi family's theory, aside from the grip at the back, every other part of the two-handed great sword is a perilous zone, and swinging it can injure small animals, such as little Bai and Chi Hanfeng himself. Therefore, at Chi Hanfeng's strong insistence, the two-handed sword that Amy practices with is a blunt iron sword forged by the village blacksmith—weighting 30 kilograms, which is comparable to a large axe. Of course, aside from the two-handed sword used for chopping firewood in the afternoon—now that is the real deal.

Hehe, I just don't know whether the meaning of this departure is that the student surpasses the master.

Red Moon Calendar, Summer of 196

when the light of life reappears

"Amy, I have always regarded you as my own son. I hope that in the future, you can become a noble—only those who hold the title of imperial nobility have better opportunities to compete for the position of beast knight." Chi Hanfeng sat atop the snow wolf, speaking as he scratched the fur under the snow wolf's chin. The snow wolf, having just received a slap, blissfully closed its eyes and snored.

The poor dwarf is searching for the relics of the gods

In the face of such an awkward situation, Chi Hanfeng often smiled wryly: the great swordsman, known for his agility and swiftness, had actually been reduced to a mess by the knight, who was supposed to be renowned for his fierce charge, relying solely on brute strength.

In a 2:1 voting election, dual-wielding became Amy's major, while under the strong advocacy of Chi Hanfeng at https://m.hetushu.com, the combination of spear and shield became her minor.

The four great races left behind by the Creator God

This adds a mysterious hue to the Sacred Beast Sanctuary

"Classic of Mountains and Seas: Strange Tales and Discussions"

Since that time, Mr. Chi Hanfeng has essentially ceased to engage in competitions with Amy, as he himself put it: "In land battles, you have already set out."

"Han Feng, do you know about a bird of prey called the Wild Eagle along the coastline of the Amy Empire?" an elderly voice inquired

If one has not seen it with their own eyes, no one can believe that there exists such a small piece of dreamlike land on the snow-capped mountains. From a distance, various fantastical creatures live freely within it

"I returned a while ago and saw that you were having a great time, so I didn't want to disturb you," Elder Haber said in a deep voice. "This wild eagle is known for its swift agility and extremely fast flying speed. In our ancestors' time, someone managed to tame a large wild eagle, discovering that it could perfectly match the speed required by a great swordsman. Moreover, this wild eagle is also a type of spirit beast, and it is said that it can enter the Illusion Beast Paradise for refinement"

Certainly, this situation is something that Chi Hanfeng absolutely does not wish to see. While mocking, perhaps the devilish neighbor Chi Hanfeng has devised a new training plan for Amy in his mind.

"But what does this have to do with what weapons I am learning?" After returning to her normal state, Amy was certainly much smarter than Snow Wolf Xiaobai, and she did not fall into Chi Hanfeng's trap at all, calmly asking.