After travelling for two days, he was near the region where low tier beasts could be found. He found a safe place to rest, tired after a long journey and rested for a while. He decided to practice a sword technique before hunting. The sword technique he wanted to practice was Thunderbolt Phantom Slash, a high-speed, lightning-based sword technique. The Thunderbolt Phantom Slash is designed to be executed at extreme speed, giving it a ghostly, elusive quality.
The Thunderbolt Phantom Slash was a mid tier technique, but enough to practice to create a solid basic foundation. Its speed, visual effects, and the inclusion of lightning-based damage make it a standout move. He found this technique in the book collection in the cave.
According to the description, this skill was infused with lightning, adding lightning, and creating multiple swords after image giving an illusion of many swords striking simultaneously from different positions. To achieve this effect one needs to have precise control over one's power and be fast enough. The lightning also contributes to damage, the move to be highly effective against opponents with less defensive capability. The combination of speed and electricity makes it a devastating surprise attack, often used to catch enemies off guard. The visual effect gives the illusion that the character is attacking from multiple points simultaneously, overwhelming the opponent. This makes the attack difficult to defend against, as the enemy is hit with lightning-fast strikes continuously. This skill is versatile, used both in one vs one duels and in larger battles where crowd control is important. The ability to disorient the opponent with multiple phantom-like strikes while delivering the electric charge makes it an ideal move for breaking through defences and landing a critical hit. the effectiveness of the Thunderbolt Phantom Slash depends on the timing and positioning of the user.
It didn't take long to master this technique to its initial mastery, if he wanted to make progress then he would be required to use it practically, Lestes brought out a common iron sword from the storage ring. There were many high tier swords in inventory but Lestes wanted to make a solid foundation for sword practice as a sword user, he knew depending on high tier swords, would make his foundation unstable, and he couldn't afford it.
He searched for a while, and soon he found a blood red wolf, a tier 1 monster known for its aggressive nature and swift hunting abilities. It is a relatively common creature, but still dangerous to lower-level cultivators or those unprepared for a confrontation.
The Blood-Red Wolf's fur is a deep crimson hue, giving it its name. The colour is intense, almost glowing under certain lighting, as if its fur is infused with blood, making it a visually intimidating creature. While not as large as some other monsters, the Blood-Red Wolf is still a formidable predator, about the size of a large dog or a small horse. Its lithe, muscular body gives it both speed and power. Its eyes are a piercing, bright red, often gleaming with a dangerous hunger. The intense gaze of the wolf adds to its menacing aura. It has razor-sharp fangs and claws, capable of tearing through flesh and bone. The claws are particularly dangerous in close combat, and its bite can cause serious injury, often leading to severe blood loss.
The Blood-Red Wolf has an inherent bloodlust, that drives it to hunt and fight relentlessly. It is known to attack without hesitation, often pursuing its prey with unwavering determination. This makes it an unpredictable adversary. It can move at incredible speeds, making it difficult to track or escape from. Its speed allows it to launch quick, surprise attacks, often catching opponents off-guard. Though it is usually encountered alone, the Blood-Red Wolf thrives in packs. When in groups, they demonstrate advanced coordination and teamwork, working together to corner and overwhelm their prey. A pack of Blood-Red Wolves is especially deadly. The Blood-Red Wolf's bite can transmit a unique poison that causes intense pain, swelling, and bleeding. This venom is not only toxic but also accelerates the loss of blood, weakening its victims and making them easier to hunt.
As Lestes faces the Blood-Red Wolf, he stands firm, gripping his sword tightly. The wolf snarls fiercely and leaps forward, its crimson fur gleaming as it moves with lightning speed, its jaws wide open to strike. With a swift movement, Lestes channels his energy, drawing upon his cultivation base and preparing the deadly Thunderbolt Phantom Slash. His body shifts with the grace of a seasoned warrior, and in an instant, he swings his sword in a smooth, fluid arc. The sword cuts through the air, leaving behind a crackling trail of lightning.
Thunderbolt Phantom Slash is unleashed with terrifying precision. The sword itself seems to blur, its edge barely visible as a phantom image of Lestes's strike splits the air. In that fraction of a second, the world seems to slow down. The Blood-Red Wolf, eyes wide in realization, tries to stop its charge, but it's too late. The sword, infused with thunderous energy, arcs through the wolf's body, and a bright flash of light erupts from the point of contact.
The wolf's body is engulfed in an explosion of electricity and energy as the blade serves. through its defences. The strike is so powerful that the sound of thunder resonates through the air, amplifying the sheer force of Lestes's attack. The wolf's fur crackles with static as it is torn apart in a single, clean strike. Cutting its abdomen making a large cut, a large amount of blood gushes out and wolf died.
Lestes stands tall, his sword still glowing with the residual energy of the Thunderbolt Phantom Slash, his eyes unwavering as the Blood-Red Wolf crumples to the ground, its threat extinguished in one decisive blow. With his initial mastery of the technique, he created one after-image. It took all his strength, right now he didn't have much strength. He already had tempered his blood and it was vigorous, he circulated 'heavenspan cannon' to recover, and it didn't take long to recover some of his strength.
The area around him is momentarily silent, save for the echoes of thunder still vibrating in the air. Lestes collects Blood red wolf corpse stowed in the storage ring. He finds a safe place and starts the fire after making some preparations. After eating wolf meat, he left in search of more demon beasts.