Chapter 12: Saber Momentum

“Silver Howling Wolf King.”

Having lived on Blue Star for eighteen years, Jiang Yan recognized the wolf’s identity at a glance.

The Silver Howling Wolf King evolved from a mutation within the Black Wolf clan. Its towering stature and formidable strength made it the undisputed King among Black Wolves.

Jiang Yan had only seen images of the Silver Howling Wolf King online; this was his first encounter in reality.

The Silver Howling Wolf King before him was entirely silver, its fur smooth and sleek—unlike the unkempt appearance of other Black Wolves. A crescent moon was etched on its forehead, emitting a soft fluorescent glow even in daylight, making it exceptionally mysterious.

The Silver Howling Wolf King was practically nobility among Black Wolves—powerful and beautiful.

Jiang Yan cared little for its beauty; his only thought was to kill it.

Thus, Jiang Yan raised his Saber and stood firm, his gaze locking with the Silver Howling Wolf King’s silver pupils.

In the wolf king’s eyes, Jiang Yan saw a human-like scrutiny.

The Black Wolves surrounded Jiang Yan completely, with the Silver Howling Wolf King taking the lead to confront him personally.

He seemed to have fallen into a hopeless situation.

“Awooo~”

“Awooo~”

…

The Silver Howling Wolf King lifted its head and howled, and the other Black Wolves echoed its call.

The battle was about to erupt.

Jiang Yan swung his Saber in a sweeping arc.

Roar!

Several dark shadows lunged at him.

“You have been attacked by a Black Wolf. Savage Sturdy Body enhanced. Physical Body enhanced.”

“You have been attacked by a Black Wolf. Savage Sturdy Body enhanced. Physical Body enhanced.”

“You have been attacked by a Black Wolf. Savage Sturdy Body enhanced. Physical Body enhanced.”

Enduring the scratches, Jiang Yan charged toward the wolf king.

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Physical Body enhanced. Saber Technique enhanced.”

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Physical Body enhanced. Saber Technique enhanced.”

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Physical Body enhanced. Saber Technique enhanced.”

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Saber Technique has gained insight.”

“You are surrounded on all sides. Saber Technique has gained insight.”

Sssshhh—

A Black Wolf leaped high, its sharp claws tearing apart the last shreds of fabric on Jiang Yan’s upper body.

Jiang Yan’s upper body armor was exposed and damaged, revealing his sturdy and powerful muscles partially. His body was marked with several wolf claw scars; even his resilient Savage Sturdy Body couldn’t withstand such relentless attacks continuously.

Jiang Yan swiftly cut down a Black Wolf, his Saber tip aimed directly at the Silver Howling Wolf King’s face.

The Silver Howling Wolf King was at least a second-tier middle-stage Fierce Beast.

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

Jiang Yan swept his long Saber, clashing with the wolf’s claws.

Boom!

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

Shifting his center of gravity lower, Jiang Yan engaged the Silver Howling Wolf King once more.

The other Black Wolves didn’t stand idly by; they rushed in to disrupt Jiang Yan’s offensive.

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Saber Technique has gained slight insight.”

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Saber Technique has gained slight insight.”

“You have been severely wounded by the Silver Howling Wolf King. Savage Sturdy Body greatly enhanced.”

Jiang Yan was sent flying backward.

“Cough, cough…”

He spat out a mouthful of filthy blood but didn’t falter from the momentary setback. Instead, the ferocity in his eyes intensified.

“Those that fail to kill me will become my nourishment!”

He raised his Saber and charged into the wolf pack.

His Blade Momentum grew even stronger, carrying an invincible aura.

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Saber Technique insight improved.”

“You have killed a Black Wolf. Saber Technique insight improved.”

“You have been wounded by a Black Wolf. Savage Sturdy Body greatly enhanced. Physical Body greatly enhanced.”

“Again!”

Jiang Yan grew more exhilarated the longer he fought. His injuries transformed into surging strength, as [Heaven Rewards Diligence] allowed him to undergo the supreme baptism in the midst of battle.

“You engage in a fierce battle with the Silver Howling Wolf King, significantly improving your practical combat skills.”

“You repeatedly use Burst Step, and the Proficiency of ‘Burst Step’ has increased to Mastery.”

Boom!

The Silver Howling Wolf King was sent flying by Jiang Yan’s saber strike, crashing into a distant boulder and sending shards of stone flying amidst a cloud of dust, where the silhouette of a wolf-like body flickered in and out of view.

“Awooo~”

From within the dust, an ancient and enduring wolf howl echoed across the sky. The crescent moon on the Silver Howling Wolf King’s forehead shone through the haze, catching Jiang Yan’s eye.

Whoosh!

The Silver Howling Wolf King’s body swelled, its size expanding by a full circle. Not only that, its speed increased by several notches, and in the blink of an eye, it leaped right in front of Jiang Yan.

The crescent moon glowed brightly—the Silver Howling Wolf King had now entered its final boss state.

“Kill!”

Jiang Yan steeled himself, raising his chipped saber and charging toward the Silver Howling Wolf King.

Clang!

The blade scraped across the wolf’s back, leaving only a faint white mark.

On one hand, Jiang Yan’s saber was too inferior; on the other…

Jiang Yan stared at this majestic Silver Howling Wolf King.

“It’s stronger now.”

“Roar!”

The Silver Howling Wolf King roared, unleashing a wave of overwhelming fury.

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

Unforgivable!

“You are struck by the Silver Howling Wolf King, and Savage Sturdy Body is greatly enhanced.”

“You swing your saber at the Silver Howling Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense, but your understanding of Saber Technique is significantly improved.”

“It’s coming! It’s coming!”

Jiang Yan looked like a madman, his eyes bloodshot, muttering incoherent words under his breath.

Ssssh!

His chest was torn open by several claw marks.

Jiang Yan raised his saber and slashed.

“Roar!” The Silver Howling Wolf King roared, furious that this lowly human dared to ignore its attacks.

“Ding, you swing your saber at the Silver Howling Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense. Your comprehension of Saber Technique improves slightly.”

“Ding, you swing your saber at the Silver Howling Wolf King, slightly breaking its defense. Your comprehension of Saber Technique improves slightly.”

“Ding, congratulations. Through countless swings of your saber, you have comprehended [Blade Momentum].”

Jiang Yan stopped fighting.

The surging Aura gradually subsided, and the long saber in his hand seemed to become an extension of his body. He opened his eyes—no longer bloodshot but calm and composed.

Slowly raising his hand, a majestic, sky-piercing intent gathered at the tip of his saber.

The crescent moon on the Silver Howling Wolf King’s forehead glowed intensely, its pupils dilating abruptly.

A flash of saber light, piercing through!

Thud!

The Silver Howling Wolf King fell to the ground, the crescent moon on its forehead extinguishing, its eyes wide open in death.

“You have completed a fierce battle, and your Physical Body is greatly enhanced. Congratulations, you have advanced to the Blood Coagulation Realm.”

[Host]: Jiang Yan

[Talent]: Savage Sturdy Body (Evolving)

[Realm]: Blood Coagulation Early Stage

[Martial Skills]: (Unranked) “Basic Saber Technique” Perfection

(Yellow Grade Low) “Wild Bull Strength” Perfection

(Yellow Grade Advanced) Burst Step (Mastery)

[Traits]: Heaven Rewards Diligence (Destined) Truth of Desperation (Blue) Haste (Blue)

[Special]: Blade Momentum (Can Breakthrough to Saber Intent)

Jiang Yan was overjoyed. He hadn’t expected that after a single battle, both his Realm and Saber Technique would achieve breakthroughs.

If he remembered correctly, there was a genius in the elite class of Linjiang First High School who had broken through to the second-tier Blood Coagulation Martial Artist early on, standing above all others. Now, he had achieved the same.

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

But what was most surprising wasn’t the breakthrough in Realm—it was Blade Momentum!

What is Blade Momentum?

Martial artists who cultivate the saber possess profound understanding and insight into the blade. Every move they make can stir an aura akin to a saber soul, achieving a state of unity between the wielder and the saber.

Those who master Blade Momentum are undoubtedly sought after by major institutions, as their Combat Power far surpasses that of their peers.

And beyond Blade Momentum lies Saber Intent!

Saber Intent is extremely difficult to comprehend. A grandmaster of the Saber Way once said: Only by dedicating oneself to practicing the saber for fifty years might one touch the threshold of Saber Intent, while ordinary people may never grasp even a trace of it in their entire lives.