Blade Momentum

"Silver Howl Wolf King."

Jiang Yan had lived on Blue Star for eighteen years, so he recognized this wolf at a glance.

The Silver Howl Wolf King had mutated from the Black Wolf clan. Its towering body and formidable strength made it the undisputed king of the Black Wolf clan.

Jiang Yan had only seen images of the Silver Howl Wolf King online. This was his first time seeing one in person.

The Silver Howl Wolf King before him was silver all over, its fur sleek and smooth. Unlike the unkempt Black Wolves, it bore a crescent moon carved into its forehead, which shimmered with a gentle fluorescent glow even in daylight, mysterious beyond measure.

The Silver Howl Wolf King was practically Black Wolf nobility—powerful and beautiful.

Jiang Yan did not care whether it was beautiful. All he wanted was to kill it.

Thus, Jiang Yan stood with his saber in hand, his gaze locking with the Silver Howl Wolf King's silver pupils.

Jiang Yan saw a human-like scrutiny in the Silver Howl Wolf King's eyes.

The Black Wolves surrounded Jiang Yan from all sides, while the Silver Howl Wolf King personally took the lead against him.

He seemed to have fallen into a dead end.

"Awwooo~"

"Awwooo~"

The Silver Howl Wolf King threw back its head and howled, and the other Black Wolves answered its call.

Battle was on the verge of erupting.

Jiang Yan swung his saber in a horizontal sweep.

Roar!

Several black shadows pounced toward him.

"You suffered an attack from a Black Wolf. Thick-Skinned Physique enhanced. Physique enhanced."

"You suffered an attack from a Black Wolf. Thick-Skinned Physique enhanced. Physique enhanced."

"You suffered an attack from a Black Wolf. Thick-Skinned Physique enhanced. Physique enhanced."

Jiang Yan endured the clawing attacks and charged toward the Wolf King.

"You killed a Black Wolf. Physique enhanced. Saber technique enhanced."

"You killed a Black Wolf. Physique enhanced. Saber technique enhanced."

"You killed a Black Wolf. Physique enhanced. Saber technique enhanced."

"You killed a Black Wolf. Gained insight into saber technique."

"You fell into layers of encirclement. Gained insight into saber technique."

Rip—

A Black Wolf leaped high into the air, its sharp claws and fangs shredding the last scraps of fabric on Jiang Yan's upper body.

Jiang Yan's damaged upper-body armor was exposed. His firm, powerful muscles were half-bared, and several wolf-claw marks scored his body. Even his sturdy Thick-Skinned Physique could not continuously withstand such dense attacks.

Jiang Yan casually cut down a Black Wolf, his saber tip pointing directly at the Silver Howl Wolf King's face.

The Silver Howl Wolf King was at least a mid-stage second-tier Fierce Beast.

Silver light flashed as three claw marks sliced through the air.

Jiang Yan swept his long saber, clashing with the wolf claws.

Boom!

Jiang Yan retreated half a step, while the Silver Howl Wolf King remained motionless. A flicker of confusion crossed its eyes.

He lowered his center of gravity and engaged the Silver Howl Wolf King once more.

The other Black Wolves did not stand aside and watch. They rushed in one after another to interrupt Jiang Yan's offensive.

"You killed a Black Wolf. Gained slight insight into saber technique."

"You killed a Black Wolf. Gained slight insight into saber technique."

"You were severely wounded by the Silver Howl Wolf King. Thick-Skinned Physique greatly enhanced."

Jiang Yan was sent flying backward.

"Cough, cough..."

He spat out a mouthful of dark blood. He did not falter over a momentary setback; the ferocity in his eyes only grew stronger.

"Everything that fails to kill me will become my nourishment!"

He raised his saber and charged into the wolf pack.

His Blade Momentum grew fiercer, carrying an invincible bearing.

"You killed a Black Wolf. Saber technique insight increased."

"You killed a Black Wolf. Saber technique insight increased."

"You were wounded by a Black Wolf. Thick-Skinned Physique greatly enhanced. Physique greatly enhanced."

"Come again!"

The more Jiang Yan fought, the more excited he became. The wounds on his body transformed into surging strength, and Heaven Rewards Diligence allowed him to receive the supreme baptism amid battle.

"You engaged in a fierce battle with the Silver Howl Wolf King. Combat techniques greatly improved."

"You used Explosive Step repeatedly. "Explosive Step" proficiency increased to Mastery."

Bang!

The Silver Howl Wolf King was sent flying by Jiang Yan's saber strike. It crashed into a huge boulder in the distance, scattering fragments of stone and raising billowing dust. A wolf-shaped figure flickered in and out of sight within it.

"Awwooo~"

From within the dust, an ancient, timeless wolf howl rang through the heavens. The crescent moon on the Silver Howl Wolf King's forehead appeared through the haze before Jiang Yan's eyes.

Whoosh!

The Silver Howl Wolf King's body abruptly expanded, its size swelling by an entire circle. Not only that, its speed increased by several degrees as well, and in the blink of an eye, it had leaped before Jiang Yan.

The crescent moon blazed brilliantly. At this moment, the Silver Howl Wolf King entered its final boss state.

"Kill!"

Jiang Yan bolstered his courage and raised his chipped saber, slashing at the Silver Howl Wolf King.

Clang!

The blade swept across the wolf's back, leaving only a thin white mark.

On one hand, Jiang Yan's saber was simply too poor. On the other hand...

Jiang Yan looked at the imposing Silver Howl Wolf King.

"It has become stronger."

"Roar!"

The Silver Howl Wolf King roared in fury, its boundless rage sweeping toward him.

It was this human who had slaughtered all its subjects before its very eyes.

Unforgivable!

"You were struck by the Silver Howl Wolf King. Thick-Skinned Physique greatly enhanced."

"You swung your saber at the Silver Howl Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense. However, your insight into saber technique greatly increased."

"It's coming! It's coming!"

Jiang Yan looked like a madman, his eyes entirely bloodshot as he kept muttering indistinct words.

Rip!

Wolf claws tore several gashes across his chest.

Jiang Yan raised his saber and slashed.

"Roar!" The Silver Howl Wolf King let out a furious bellow, enraged that this lowly human dared ignore its attack.

"Ding. You swung your saber at the Silver Howl Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense. Your insight into saber technique slightly increased."

"Ding. You swung your saber at the Silver Howl Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense. Your insight into saber technique slightly increased."

"Ding. Congratulations. Amid countless saber swings, you comprehended Blade Momentum."

Jiang Yan stopped fighting.

The surging aura gradually settled. The long saber in his hand seemed to become part of his body. When he opened his eyes, the previous scarlet frenzy was gone, replaced by tranquility.

Slowly raising his hand, an awe-inspiring intent that towered into the heavens gathered at the saber tip.

The crescent moon on the Silver Howl Wolf King's forehead shone brilliantly, and its pupils suddenly dilated.

Blade light flashed—piercing through!

Thud!

The Silver Howl Wolf King fell in response. The crescent moon on its forehead went dark, its eyes wide open, unable to rest in peace.

"You completed a fierce battle. Physique greatly enhanced. Congratulations, you have advanced to the Blood Coagulation Realm."

Host: Jiang Yan

Talent: Thick-Skinned Physique (Evolving)

Realm: Early Blood Coagulation Realm

Martial Skills: (Unranked) "Basic Saber Technique" Perfected

(Yellow Grade Low Rank) "Fierce Bull Strength" Perfected

(Yellow Grade High Rank) Explosive Step (Mastery)

Traits: Heaven Rewards Diligence (Innate) Desperate Truth (Blue) Swiftness (Blue)

Special: Blade Momentum (Can break through to Blade Intent)

Jiang Yan was overjoyed. He had not expected that after a single battle, both his realm and saber technique would achieve breakthroughs.

If he remembered correctly, a genius in Linjiang First High School's Rocket Class had broken through to become a second-tier Blood Coagulation Warrior at an early age, standing proud above the masses. Now, he had done the same.

In other words, Jiang Yan had now completely reached a position he had once never even dared to imagine.

What delighted him most was not the breakthrough in realm, but—Blade Momentum!

What was Blade Momentum?

Saber Cultivators possessed an extremely profound understanding and insight into sabers. Every gesture they made could stir an aura akin to a Blade Soul, reaching a state where man and saber became one.

Martial artists who mastered Blade Momentum would undoubtedly be fought over by major universities, their combat strength far surpassing others of the same rank.

And above Blade Momentum lay Blade Intent!

Blade Intent was exceedingly difficult to comprehend. A grandmaster of the saber path had once said: only by single-mindedly practicing the saber for fifty years might one touch the threshold of Blade Intent. Ordinary people could spend their entire lives without comprehending even a fraction of it.