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Chapter 38 Powerful Movement Technique, Ghostly Shadow Step!

Chu Xiu eagerly opened the character panel.

[Name] Chu Xiu

[Rank] Mortal Rank 6 (66/1200)

[Constitution] 9.03
[Mental State] 7.24
[Energy Level] 22.19
[Other] Omitted
All attributes have been significantly increased again!
After his physique reached 9.0, Chu Xiu felt like he was a little superman. His strength was so great that he could even overturn a small car!

Aside from his most obvious strength, his reaction speed and perception abilities have reached levels unimaginable to ordinary people. Combined with his 7.24 mental state, he can now even clearly see the flight path of a mosquito ten meters away! He can catch an arrow shot from ten meters away with his bare hands!
His energy level of 22 also gave him ample energy to use spells.

Besides that, there's the legacy he's been longing for.

As soon as Chu Xiu had a thought, a panel appeared.

[New spells have been unlocked]

【Ghostly Shadow Steps】

Rank: Mortal

[Quality: Superior]

[Description: Concentrates magical power at the soles of the feet, providing a burst of instantaneous acceleration.]

[Evaluation: For the Demonic Sect, mastering excellent escape skills is more important than combat.]

This technique originated from a mortal-level martial art and was improved by the elders of the Holy Sect. It is now one of the three basic movement techniques for disciples of the Holy Sect.

After three months of initial learning, one can already scale walls and cross rivers on a single reed. Once mastered, one can even perform absurd maneuvers such as mid-air turns and double jumps on flat ground, greatly enhancing the practitioner's flexibility.

However, please note that this technique consumes a great deal of mana and is only suitable for short-range bursts of evasion; do not use it for long-range attacks.

"They actually gave me a movement technique!"

The moment Chu Xiu saw this inheritance, his eyes lit up!
This is exactly what he needs right now!
With an escape route, he could confidently and boldly attempt adventures at night or deep underground!
"As expected, my previous decision was correct."

After Chu Xiu sighed, he hurriedly checked the specific attributes of the Mysterious Step.

【Lost Steps】

[Proficiency Level: Beginner (1/200)]

[Release Cost: 0.5-1.5 (increases with charging time)]

[Charge time: 0.4s-0.8s]

Power: 500J-1500J

Duration: 0.5-1.0s

Cooldown time: 0.6s

The panel for the Misty Steps was a bit complicated, but after Chu Xiu experimented with it on the spot, he quickly figured out what it meant.

First, to activate the Shadow Step, you need to accumulate energy under your feet. This process takes 0.4s to 0.8s. The longer you accumulate energy, the more mana you consume, but the stronger the effect.

Then, at the moment of activation, a huge force is generated, which will burst out with a total energy of 500 to 1500 joules in 0.5 to 1.0 seconds, the exact amount depending on the charging time.

"Five hundred joules is five hundred new meters, which is the energy required to throw a fifty-kilogram person one meter into the air, and is also the muzzle kinetic energy of an ordinary pistol."

“A healthy adult male with a regular exercise routine weighs about 70kg and can jump from a standing position to a height of 30 to 40cm, which is equivalent to 210 to 280 joules of energy. In other words, the explosive energy provided by the Mizongbu (迷踪步) technique is about twice that value!”

Chu Xiu stroked his chin, secretly calculating in his mind.

This number is not low. Just imagine how terrifying it is when you're running and each push-off adds twice the energy of a normal jump with both feet. If you gave this skill to a triple jumper, jumping 30 meters would be a piece of cake!
And this is the minimum energy storage; the maximum can reach 1500 joules, which is six times the energy released by an ordinary person jumping at full power!
However, for Chu Xiu, whose physique is as high as 9.0, this is somewhat of a double-edged sword.

Moreover, the cooldown time and charge time are both a bit long.

Fortunately, he was prepared.

"What was the point of all that painstaking accumulation of karma points? Wasn't it all for this?!" "Give me some more points!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Chu Xiu directly invested a large number of causal points into the Mysterious Steps!

Instantly, his proficiency with the Misty Steps began to skyrocket!
[Consuming 17 Causal Points, the skill level of the Mysterious Step has been increased to Beginner!]

[56 Causal Points consumed; the "Stealth Step" skill level has been increased to "Proficient"!]

[Consuming 189 Karma Points, the Proficiency of the Mysterious Step has been increased to Minor Mastery!]

As the three notification sounds rang out in succession, Chu Xiu felt a flood of memories rush into his mind. His body also felt as if he had practiced the Misty Steps a thousand times. With just a thought, he could mobilize his magic power at will and change his form.

He opened the panel again, and the attributes of the Misty Step had undergone a complete transformation!
【Lost Steps】

[Proficiency: Minor Mastery (1/200)]

[Release Cost: 0.2-2.0 (increases with charging time)]

[Charge time: 0.2s-0.6s]

Power: 950J-9500J

Duration: 0.2-0.8s

Cooldown time: 0.2s

After reaching a certain level of proficiency, the attributes of the Misty Step undergo a qualitative change!

It can unleash its power in as little as 0.2 seconds, and the cooldown time for the next activation is also reduced to 0.2 seconds!
In other words, under extreme circumstances, Chu Xiu could use the Mysterious Steps five times in two seconds! That means he could change his body position five times in two seconds! This made his agility reach an extremely astonishing level!

At maximum power, it can unleash a staggering 9500 joules of energy! Enough to send an adult male flying more than ten meters into the air!

"With the Misty Step, my ability to fight and escape will be greatly enhanced!"

Chu Xiu nodded in satisfaction.

"Now I have the confidence to start exploring underground areas."

"The trial will end tomorrow, and when they return, Shen Zhuo and the other rich kids will definitely bring back a lot of support from their families."

"So I need to absorb all this experience before I leave! I can't leave them any!"

Chu Xiu silently formulated his next action plan.

The reason Chu Xiu was able to patiently level up slowly was largely because he knew that although his hunting efficiency had decreased, others' efficiency had definitely decreased even more, and they couldn't possibly catch up with this wave of experience before him.

Now that he has almost reached the peak of his strength that he can achieve in the short term, there is no need for him to act conservatively anymore.

If there's any regret, it's that the Blood Thirst Heart Refining Technique progresses too slowly due to a lack of life essence, and it hasn't been fully mastered yet.

Even so, he is fully confident that he can challenge even more dangerous areas!
Chu Xiu planned to go find Shen Zhuo to buy some meat, rest for a while to recover his strength, and then set off immediately after getting into top condition.

Having made up his mind, Chu Xiu headed towards the stronghold. However, as he approached, he vaguely heard voices talking, as if they were mentioning his name.

This made Chu Xiu's heart stir.

After a moment's thought, he reached out and beckoned, and a ghost in the form of a spirit floated out.

At the same time, Wang Long's loud voice rang out in the room where everyone was gathered:

"Captain, it's time we raised the price we paid Chu Xiu for the meat!"

"He's an outsider, leaving us the hard work of finding food while he takes the opportunity to level up. Where can you find such a good deal?"

"Captain, trust me, if there's no food, Chu Xiu will definitely come begging to us!"

(End of this chapter)