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Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Luo Cheng’s Way, Can You Understand?
Mist Shadow Step Perfection! Reaching the Transformation Realm!
Upon hearing Luo Cheng’s words, the Outer Sect disciples nearby were all stunned.
Are you kidding me!
This is the Mist Shadow Step, whose cultivation difficulty rivals even Six-star Martial Arts!
Even Elder Yan Feng has only reached the Perfection Realm with it.
In the entire Xuanyuan Sect, not a single person has cultivated Mist Shadow Step to the Transformation Realm!
For Luo Cheng to question like this, it is nothing short of blatant mockery!
Being ridiculed in public by a useless person, Gao Ming’s face turned livid, his expression furious. Narrowing his eyes, he coldly sneered:
"My Mist Shadow Step has indeed not reached Perfection nor the Transformation Realm. I’ve just scratched its surface! But even so, that’s a height you, this waste, will never achieve in your lifetime!"
"Oh?"
Luo Cheng slightly raised his eyebrows, staring at Gao Ming calmly as he said, "What if my Mist Shadow Step surpasses yours?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the mockery on the faces of the surrounding Outer Sect disciples grew even more pronounced.
Gao Ming has been training Mist Shadow Step for quite some time, his comprehension fairly good. Although he hasn’t reached Minor Success, he’s very close.
A waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, speaking of surpassing Gao Ming the moment he opened his mouth!
This was simply a wild fantasy.
Hahaha!
Gao Ming was so angry he burst into laughter, pointing at Luo Cheng and sneering, "Your Mist Shadow Step surpasses mine? Ridiculous! If your Mist Shadow Step reaches a level above mine, I, Gao Ming, will never cultivate Mist Shadow Step again!"
Luo Cheng was speechless.
This man was like a mad dog, for reasons unknown.
Just then.
Swish!
From the skies above the white clouds emerged a faint ray of light.
In the blink of an eye, the light descended from the heavens, and a venerable elder with white hair, youthful features, kindly brows, and benevolent eyes appeared on the high platform of the training field.
"Elder Yan Feng!"
The Outer Sect disciples present all stood and greeted him in turn.
Gao Ming shot a vicious glare at Luo Cheng, then sat cross-legged.
Luo Cheng ignored him altogether and seated himself on a jade meditation mat.
"Hmm?"
Very few people chose to study Mist Shadow Step, so the sudden appearance of a new face instantly drew Elder Yan Feng’s attention.
Noticing Luo Cheng’s youthful appearance and mere cultivation at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer, Elder Yan Feng was slightly taken aback.
In all his years of teaching, he had never encountered a martial artist at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer who dared to choose Mist Shadow Step.
Someone who would attempt this would either be utterly ignorant or possess absolute confidence in their own comprehension abilities!
"Let’s hope it’s the latter,"
Elder Yan Feng thought silently to himself, waving his hand as the jade tokens from the jade plate all rose into the air and landed in his palm.
"Twenty-seven people in total. Looks like we’re ready; let’s begin!"
Buzz!
As Elder Yan Feng’s voice fell, a light-blue curtain suddenly rose, enveloping the entire training field, blocking the sounds both in and out.
Luo Cheng had initially thought that Elder Yan Feng would directly demonstrate and explain how to cultivate Mist Shadow Step.
Unexpectedly, Elder Yan Feng seated himself high on the platform and began recounting the origins of Mist Shadow Step:
"Mist Shadow Step was originally called Cloud Shadow Step, created by a powerful figure in our Xuanyuan Sect who observed the changes in sea clouds and gained enlightenment to develop this formidable movement technique."
"Clouds, ever-changing in momentum, form, and state—thousands of variations, elusive and difficult to capture in their trajectory!"
"This is the essence of Mist Shadow Step’s nature. To cultivate it, one must imagine oneself becoming one with the cloud—man and cloud as one, steps like drifting clouds, perceiving the form and meaning of the cloud..."
"Training martial arts requires first understanding its essence, then grasping its form..."
Elder Yan Feng elaborated in a slow, measured manner, while the Outer Sect disciples below began muttering:
"Here we go again with these outdated theories. Just get to the part about how to train already..."
Luo Cheng, however, held a different perspective.
Elder Yan Feng’s theories seemed simple on the surface, but in reality, they were profoundly insightful and contained the spiritual essence of Mist Shadow Step—along with invaluable training insights. Every phrase was thought-provoking.
Some of his teachings extended beyond Mist Shadow Step, offering enlightenment in the cultivation of all martial arts. They addressed the martial artist’s mindset and experience!
These theoretical foundations were precisely what Luo Cheng had always lacked.
With this knowledge, he could eventually pave his own path and grasp his own Dao!
Like a newborn craving nourishment, Luo Cheng immersed himself wholly in Elder Yan Feng’s lecture.
From time to time, Luo Cheng would refer to the Mist Shadow Step secret manual, cross-referencing it, his mind gradually becoming clear, even sensing his Sword Dao Realm undergoing transformation as a result.
As time passed, a faint and obscure sensation began to form within Luo Cheng’s heart, growing increasingly tangible, ready to burst forth—mysterious and ineffable!
Unknowingly, two hours had passed.
Elder Yan Feng abruptly stopped speaking, his gaze falling upon Luo Cheng as he asked:
"What’s your name?"
Upon hearing this, the others immediately turned their attention to Luo Cheng, their expressions filled with mockery.
They all assumed that Elder Yan Feng had recognized Luo Cheng’s identity and was about to reprimand him.
A useless person like him—how dare he attempt to cultivate Mist Shadow Step!
Luo Cheng snapped back to reality, stood respectfully, and replied, "Reporting to Elder, disciple Luo Cheng! Thank you, Elder, for your lecture—it has dispelled many of my doubts."
"Luo Cheng..."
Elder Yan Feng’s eyes flashed with surprise, then he nodded and smiled, "Good, as long as you gained something. Sit back down."
It had been a long time since any Outer Sect disciple had listened to his lesson so attentively.
Most were only eager to achieve quick results, casting aside the most crucial lessons.
Still, it remained unclear whether Luo Cheng had truly understood...
The other Outer Sect disciples were deeply disappointed that Elder Yan Feng did not chastise Luo Cheng.
Gao Ming curled his lips in disdain, "Way to suck up!"
Unlike Gao Ming’s perception, Luo Cheng’s gratitude towards Elder Yan Feng’s teaching was genuine and heartfelt.
However, Gao Ming thought those words were nothing but ingratiating lies.
At this moment, Elder Yan Feng stood tall and announced in a resonant voice, "Next, I will demonstrate Mist Shadow Step. Watch closely. How much you comprehend will depend on your own perception!"
As his words fell.
Suddenly.
A light breeze swept across the training field.
On the high platform, Elder Yan Feng began weaving and maneuvering with finesse, his pace accelerating until his figure grew increasingly indistinct and blurry—like a drifting cloud morphing incessantly, mesmerizing all who watched.
Luo Cheng focused intently on Elder Yan Feng’s movements, correlating them with the theories he absorbed earlier. Some concepts that had once been hazy started becoming clearer.
Suddenly.
On the high platform, Elder Yan Feng’s foot stomped, and his entire frame soared into the sky.
This time, however, it wasn’t just one Elder Yan Feng—but six identical figures!
Six versions of Elder Yan Feng, identical in expression, attire, and action, indistinguishable—like six clones.
"Six shadows! So powerful!"
Luo Cheng’s eyes lit up in amazement. The Mist Shadow Step at the Great Success level could produce only three clones. Elder Yan Feng, capable of splitting into six shadows, undoubtedly had reached the Perfection Realm!
"Alright, today’s lecture ends here. You may leave!"
Elder Yan Feng’s voice carried with the breeze, and he had already vanished from sight.
Luo Cheng reflected on Elder Yan Feng’s footwork just now, carefully comparing it against the Mist Shadow Step secret manual.
In his view, learning Mist Shadow Step hinges on three crucial points: the first is its essence, the second is the method of energy circulation, and the third is the actual footwork movements!
Today’s explanations by Elder Yan Feng—simple yet profound—shed light on all three aspects in great detail.
Luo Cheng felt confident that, with these insights, he could quickly master Mist Shadow Step to its introductory level—or even higher!
"What are you looking at? Do you really think a waste like you can understand? Stop pretending!"
At that moment, a voice filled with ridicule sounded from the side—it was Gao Ming.
