Back during the fierce battle in the Mine Passage, Zhao Feng had actually been at a disadvantage in terms of fighting methods when Yuan Xiaochuan closed in for close-quarters combat.
After separating his Condensed Edge spear, he had combined the Cloak Saber Technique with the Overlord Sun-Splitting Spear, but the result was neither fish nor fowl.
The dual-saber fighting methods in the Thunderclap Saber Technique, however, could be applied perfectly to the separated Condensed Edge spear. That would give him suitable techniques to respond with if an opponent closed in while he was using it.
He carefully read through the Thunderclap Saber Technique, began to grasp its moves, and practiced according to the illustrations.
He stood with his saber held across his body and began the opening stance.
Cloud-Thunder stirs required him to lower his saber and gather his qi, letting it roll around his body like muffled thunder, held back without release to strike fear into his enemy's heart.
Next came Thunder Races Across the Ground! Sky-Splitting Thunderclap! Lightning-Thrust!
He copied each move as though tracing a gourd from a model, familiarizing himself with the routes for channeling true qi and the particular methods of circulating it.
An hour later.
[Thunderclap Saber Technique: beginner (1/1000)].
He put away his saber and stood still. Before long, he heard footsteps outside the courtyard.
"Senior Brother Zhao!" Li Yong hurried inside. He had been out handling business for the past few days and had not been at the Fishing Ground.
"What's got you in such a hurry?" Zhao Feng asked.
"Senior Brother Zhao, haven't you heard? Mu Xingze of the Lone Mountain School, hailed as Huaiyuan Prefecture's foremost young Pill Embracement practitioner and an overlooked gem of the Dragon-Tiger Ranking, has left Lone Mountain and headed north on his Sword-Challenging