Death's Hidden Mobile

Then I trained from 6:30 to 8:00, and then went to the office.

The two hours of training time were allocated to swordsmanship and hand-to-hand combat. The reason for choosing these two martial arts training methods instead of Shunpo or Kido is that these two martial arts training methods can mobilize the whole body as much as possible.

Once I arrived at the office, I worked for three hours starting at eight o'clock, until eleven o'clock in the morning, when I went to have lunch.

After lunch, I returned to my room to practice soul infusion until 2 PM, then went to the office to work for three hours before leaving at 5 PM.

With that, all the work was finished. Xia Yan went to have dinner, and at seven o'clock he began training in Kido and Shunpo.

I returned to my room around nine o'clock, read books, and prepared to rest.

This way, I can have four hours of training time and two hours of soul infusion time every day, without violating my daily work hours.

Of course, I need to do special training with Captain Soi Fon every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, which requires adjusting my office hours.

After making the schedule, Xia Yan taped it to a corner of his desk so he could see it every day.

This schedule gave Xia Yan plenty of time each day. Although it was a bit boring and there was no time for entertainment, Xia Yan didn't mind.

Xia Yan needs to improve his strength as soon as possible, but becoming powerful is destined to be tedious and boring.

Chapter 33: Soi Fon's Request

"too slow!"

With a loud shout, the two dark figures suddenly separated. One figure landed slowly, while the other crashed to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

The shadow that landed was Soi Fon, her cold face devoid of any emotion.

The figure that crashed to the ground was Xia Yan.

"Cough cough."

Xia Yan got up from the ground, brushed the dust off his body, and looked helpless.

This day was Soi Fon's special training session, mainly focusing on practicing hand-to-hand combat and Shunpo (a type of movement technique). However, after attending several sessions, Natsuhiko realized that he was actually being trained to take hits.

Soi Fon coldly said, "Your power generation technique and use of the Instant Step are both problematic. It seems you haven't practiced seriously."

Xia Yan lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, Captain."

Soi Fon snorted and said, "Again."

As Soi Fon finished speaking, Xia Yanling gathered her energy on her legs, and with a bang, her body shot out, rushing towards Soi Fon.

Xia Yan instantly appeared in front of Soi Fon, bending only the first knuckle of his right hand to expose his palm, and struck Soi Fon's face.

Skyward Palm.

This is a move from the "White Strike" technique. Combined with the Instant Step, it unleashes spiritual power and mobilizes the strength of the entire body. Xia Yan is confident that he can shatter a stubborn rock.

However, facing Xia Yan's move, Soi Fon simply tilted her head slightly to the side and easily dodged the attack. Then, she took a step to the side and came to Xia Yan's side, slashing her palm towards Xia Yan's neck.

Xia Yan took a step back to dodge the attack. Soi Fon, having missed her attack, instinctively withdrew her arm.

But just as Soi Fon withdrew her hand, Xia Yan took a heavy step back, lunged forward, and punched Soi Fon in the chest.

This is an application of the retreating step in Kendo. The retreating step can dodge enemy attacks, and at the same time, the step back is also the source of power for launching an attack.

Xia Yan's punch landed precisely at the instant Soi Fon withdrew her palm, which was the attack timing that Soi Fon had taught Xia Yan.

However, Soi Fon simply raised her right hand and lightly slapped down on Xia Yan's wrist, breaking it open.

The moment it opened, Soi Fon's right arm shot out, delivering a chop to Xia Yan's neck once more.

Xia Yan leaned back, his hand grazing the tip of his nose, and in that instant, he raised his right foot and kicked Soi Fon in the abdomen.

Soi Fon reached out her left hand and gently grabbed Natsuhiko's right calf.

Xia Yan tried to pull his right leg away, but Soi Fon had already gripped Xia Yan's calf tightly and thrown him into the distance.

The next moment, Xia Yan flew out and crashed into the rocks not far away, scattering rubble everywhere.

"it hurts."

Xia Yan felt excruciating pain in his back, and it took him a while to recover before he slowly got up.

At this moment, Soi Fon slowly said, "Do you know why I was able to throw you out? Because your body was leaning back, you were already unbalanced, so I was able to throw you out."

"Secondly, your offensive movements are too exaggerated. Using the strength of your whole body to launch an attack can increase the destructive power, but at the moment of exertion, it is difficult for your body's center of gravity to change, making it easy for others to find an opening to attack."

"Finally, when dodging, try not to lose your balance; body balance is the most important thing."

Soi Fon pointed out Natsuhiko's problems, and only then did Natsuhiko realize how many mistakes he had made.

Moreover, Soi Fon dealt with him very easily, using only three techniques—sideways movement, deflecting force, and hand chop—to leave him helpless.

"Can you get up?"

Soi Fon looked at Natsuhiko sitting on the ground and asked coldly.

Xia Yan didn't dare to be negligent. He immediately got up, leaped at Soi Fon again, and punched Soi Fon in the face.

Faced with this punch, Soi Fon simply sidestepped and dodged the attack.

But in the instant he turned to the side, Xia Yan suddenly opened his right fist and swept it horizontally, aiming for Soi Fon's neck.

Soi Fon didn't have time to dodge and raised her right hand to block the attack, but Natsuhiko immediately moved away, creating distance and adjusting his position to face Soi Fon again.

One must not be impatient, nor should one mobilize all one's strength, and one must leave room for one's attack.

Xia Yan narrowed his eyes, then suddenly leaped forward and punched Soi Fon in the face.

Soi Fon didn't dodge this time, but instead raised her left arm to block Xia Yan's wrist, preventing his fist from getting any closer to her.

But the next moment, Xia Yan's left hand clenched into a fist, emerged from under his ribs, and struck Soi Fon's abdomen.

Soi Fon blocked downwards with her right hand, pressing down on Natsuhiko's left fist.

By applying a level force to the forward momentum, one can use a smaller force to resist an opponent's attack.

Soi Fon's moves were simple and direct, but when she pressed her palm down, Natsuhiko suddenly opened his fist and grabbed Soi Fon's hand.

Soi Fon was stunned for a moment, a premonition dawning on her, and she was about to pull her hand away.

The next moment, a current of electricity entered her body through her left hand.

The eleventh of the Hōdō (path to destruction) is lightning, which releases electricity along objects.

Soi Fon was surprised that Natsuhiko used Kido. Her body stiffened for a moment, but she quickly resumed her movements. With her physical abilities, even abandoning the incantation for the Eleventh Kido could only cause a momentary stiffness.

But a moment's pause was enough. Xia Yan opened his right fist and grabbed Soi Fon's left hand. He turned his body around on his right foot, while retracting his left foot, and pressed his back against Soi Fon's chest.

Then, suddenly straighten both knees, bend your back, use your back as a fulcrum, support the other person's body with your shoulders, grab the other person's arm with your right hand, and suddenly swing them forward.

Over-the-shoulder throw.

Using the force of his body, Xia Yan flung Soi Fon away.

Soi Fon regained control of her body mid-air, twisted her body, and landed slowly in the distance with light and graceful movements.

Soi Fon frowned as she looked at Natsuhiko. Natsuhiko guessed that he had angered her by using Kido earlier, and quickly said, "Captain Soi Fon, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have used Kido."

Soi Fon waved her hand and said, "No, the purpose of battle is to defeat the opponent. All techniques are allowed. Since Kido can work, then we can use it."

At this point, Soi Fon added, "In the past, Kido required incantations and hand gestures. Using it in close combat could only delay the opportunity. But the Kido Eleventh Lightning you used abandoned incantations and simplified the hand gestures, which is why it can be integrated into the battle."

Xia Yan said, "Captain, I can teach the simplified Kido to the other members of the Covert Mobile Force."

Soi Fon shook her head and said, "Just because you can do it doesn't mean they can. After all, it requires extremely high levels of spiritual pressure, purity of spiritual power, and control over spiritual particles."

Xia Yan nodded, and Soi Fon added, "But have you considered one way to use Kido?"

Xia Yan asked curiously, "What?"

Soi Fon slowly said, "By combining Kido with the body and using Hakuda, we can create a completely new way of fighting."

Instant coax?

Xia Yan naturally knew that Soi Fon would use this fighting style in her battle against Yoruichi Shihouin fifty years later.

Therefore, Soi Fon may not have successfully researched Shunko yet.

Xia Yan nodded and said, "Actually, I've thought about this. Concentrating the Kido on the body makes the user faster and more destructive. Moreover, different Kido attributes have different effects: wind-type for explosions, fire-type for burning, and lightning-type for speed. Of course, what kind of Kido to use and where to concentrate it on the body are all things that need to be considered."

What Xia Yan was referring to were the three instantaneous states that would follow.

Soi Fon's Shunpo and Mugen Shunpo are wind-attribute attacks that can sweep people away and cause explosions upon impact.

Yoruichi's Shunpo and Shunpo Raigin Battle Form are lightning-attribute and extremely fast.

Shihouin Yuushirou's Shunko and Shunko Explosive Flame Musou are fire-attribute.

Different types of demonic paths can produce different instantaneous attacks.

Upon hearing Xia Yan's description, Soi Fon's eyes lit up. What he said was very similar to what she had been thinking, and even more expansive.

I had only mentioned it casually, without any expectations, but I didn't expect Xia Yan to actually have a concrete idea.

She looked at Xia Yan and said, "I have an idea that I need your help with."

Chapter Thirty-Four: Inviting Guests for Dinner

"Captain Soi Fon, if there's anything you'd like me to do, just let me know."

Faced with Soi Fon's request, Xia Yan quickly replied that he knew this was the best way for him to intervene in Shunko's teachings. If he missed this opportunity, Soi Fon might not teach him on her own initiative.

Even if she were to conduct her own research, the level of completion would not be very high, even fifty years later.

In her battle with Yoruichi, she gained the upper hand thanks to her Shunpo and even injured Yoruichi with her Shikai ability.

As a result, when she used Shunko despite having the advantage, she was defeated by Yoruichi's Shunko. Yoruichi said that this move was too early for her, and that Yoruichi's move was more powerful.

My involvement will not only allow me to control the situation quickly, but also help her complete the task as soon as possible.

Soi Fon said, "It's what I just mentioned, fusing Kido and Hakuda together, but right now we only have the idea. I hope you can study it with me, and we can share the results together. Are you willing?"

Xia Yan quickly replied, "I'm willing."

Soi Fon nodded and said, "Okay, then come find me every Saturday and Sunday, and we'll study together."

Xia Yan scratched his head and said, "But I still have to work, and I'm afraid I won't have enough time in a day..."

Xia Yan needs at least six hours a day to handle work, and at most half a day, and he also has to sacrifice training time.