The Results of Light as Heavy

Immediately after, Matthews used the same method to cast an iron hammer, reheating the iron sword before giving it a simple hammering.

A sword forged in this manner certainly lacked sufficient strength, but Matthews did not have high expectations. Besides, there were no conditions available to sharpen this heavy sword right now.

"Forget it, a heavy sword needs no edge; great skill is like clumsiness!"

Hearing Matthews' words, Asolun asked in confusion, "Boss, what does that mean?"

"It means a heavy sword doesn't need a sharp blade; it relies on grand, open, and upright methods to face the enemy!"

Asolun naturally did not understand what "a heavy sword needs no edge" meant, but it still felt that the phrase sounded quite profound.

"Boss is so amazing!"

Although Matthews wasn't sure if his explanation was correct, he continued, "I reckon this phrase also implies that once you reach the realm where a heavy sword needs no edge, you no longer rely solely on technique to win, but rather use your strength and insights into the realm to suppress others with sheer momentum!"

Asolun did not quite grasp it and asked, "Boss, what is suppressing others with momentum?"

"Once I reach my realm, as long as I comprehend the momentum of heaven and earth, I can easily advance to the Saint Realm!"

"Momentum is a must for a rank 9 warrior to advance to the Saint Realm!"

"Boss, then is there a way to advance to the Saint Realm without comprehending momentum?"

Matthews pondered for a moment before saying, "There actually is, and that is to directly comprehend the Laws!"

Seeing Asolun listening with great interest, Matthews said, "These things are still far off for you; you should focus on condensing your Magic Beast Core and raising your level!"

"Hmm, that's true. As long as we magic beasts don't have bloodline restrictions, we can advance to the Saint Realm!"

After hearing Asolun's words, Matthews really wanted to hit someone. He had to fight for his life, comprehend Light as Heavy, and comprehend Light as Light. Only after that could he comprehend the momentum of heaven and earth to advance to the Saint Realm.

It seemed this guy in front of him only needed to condense its Magic Beast Core to lie back and advance to the Saint Realm!

"Asolun, your boss is very unhappy right now!"

"Ah, Boss. Why are you unhappy!"

"What do you think!"

Asolun replied in confusion, "I don't know!"

"Argh, I want to beat you up. This isn't fair, why don't you magic beasts need to comprehend all this to advance to the Saint Realm!"

After some playful scuffling, Matthews left with Asolun. Although Asolun seemed to be a mutated divine beast, capable of defying the iron rule of not being able to change size before reaching the Saint Realm, Matthews still hoped it would become stronger. He said to it, "You still need to comprehend the Laws. Even if you can easily advance to the Saint Realm, comprehending the Laws within the Saint Realm is the foundation. You can start preparing for the future now."

"Mm! I understand, Boss!"

"You are born with the ability to control water mist, and water mist is a manifestation of the Mysteries of Mist within the Water Laws. You can try heading in that direction!"

With the heavy sword, Matthews found practicing Light as Light much easier. The Light as Light technique he learned from the Purple-Striped Black Bear was soon practiced by Matthews to a level similar to the Light as Heavy he had previously comprehended!

Now at the peak of rank 8, Matthews and Asolun headed toward the depths of the Magic Beast Mountain Range.

One day, they passed by a lake. Matthews had been training in the Magic Beast Mountain Range for so long that he hadn't taken a bath, so he stripped off his clothes by the lakeside and began to wash up.

"Splash—"

Matthews dove headfirst into the lake and swam to his heart's content.

"Refreshing!"

Washing away the filth from his body, Matthews felt completely invigorated.

At this moment, Asolun noticed something wrong with the lake surface and directly sent a soul transmission to Matthews, "Boss, it seems there's something!"

"Hmm!"

Matthews also knew this was the Magic Beast Mountain Range, so he immediately flashed out of the lake water. Just as Matthews took action, a rank 9 Black Snake lunged out of the water, biting toward him. Matthews subconsciously pulled the heavy sword from his Space Ring and blocked it in front of him.

"Clang—"

After just one strike, accompanied by the sound of his heavy sword fracturing, Matthews was sent flying ten meters away. Asolun did not stay idle; it directly used ice magic to freeze the lakeside between Matthews and the Black Snake.

The ice magic of the rank 7 magic beast Asolun could not hold back a rank 9 magic beast for long, but Matthews used this opportunity to take out the Cold Light Ghost Shadow from his Space Ring again.

"Clang—"

Matthews' Cold Light struck the body of the Black Snake in his haste. In his impression, its thick scales could defend against most such attacks, but Matthews had comprehended Light as Heavy.

The attack, imbued with this level of force, pierced through its thick scales and wounded it, which enraged the rank 9 Black Snake.

It lunged at Matthews again. After its bite was blocked, it opened its maw to spray venom. Matthews thought he was done for. Because of the fight with the Black Snake, he was so close to its mouth that he would surely be hit.

"Ice Shield!"

Asolun, coiled around Matthews with its head near his, instantly cast a rank 5 Ice Shield!

"Nice work!"

Taking this opportunity, Matthews used his left hand to strike the lower neck of the rank 9 Black Snake with the Ghost Shadow, again using Light as Heavy. The Black Snake retreated in pain.

After flashing away, Matthews carefully observed the wound he had just inflicted. Although his current attacks had broken through the Black Snake's defenses, none of them were fatal.

Everyone knew the saying about striking a snake seven inches from its head. Now he had to find an opportunity to get behind it and strike its seven-inch mark to kill this rank 9 magic beast.

"Asolun, follow the plan!"

Matthews no longer dared to rush forward for melee combat; he had just relied on Asolun's Ice Shield to block the poison attack from the level nine Black Snake. It was uncertain whether he could block it again, so he began to use his Electromagnetic Cannon to skirmish with this level nine Magic Beast.

Asolun also began to use Ice Art to create ice around the lakeside, and because they were by the lake, there was plenty of water vapor. Asolun quickly prepared a favorable battlefield.

"Are you ready?"

"Boss, almost there!"

Hearing that Asolun was ready, Matthews abandoned his long-range attacks. Utilizing the speed provided by Electromagnetic Levitation, he charged directly toward the level nine Black Snake.

The Black Snake had been driven into a frenzy by Matthews's fighting style during this time, and seeing Matthews charge over, it lunged toward him without hesitation.

"Ice Seal of a Thousand Miles!"

Asolun's ice magic froze the area at just the right moment, restricting the Black Snake's movements. Matthews had been waiting for this split-second opportunity. He flashed behind the head of the level nine Magic Beast, and with Hanguang flickering with electric light, he unleashed a strike imbued with Light as Heavy to easily sever its head.