No wonder no disciples were watching "Absolute Shadow Sword Technique"—they must have already seen it, realized it was a chicken rib, and simply ignored it.

However, Edward Grant was not disappointed with "Absolute Shadow Sword Technique" at all; on the contrary, he even felt a trace of excitement in his heart.

After all, the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique is a Profound-level sword skill. Although it doesn't specify which grade of Profound level, since the creator, Thomas Reed, was known as the number one assassin of the Divine Blade Dynasty and had the domineering nickname "One Sword, Certain Death," the sword technique he created must be of no low grade.

Originally, Edward Grant was highly talented, with comprehension of martial skills far beyond ordinary people. After his fortuitous encounter in the Hidden Sword Pool, when the little white jade sword entered his brow, his understanding of sword techniques reached an abnormal level.

If he could comprehend even a bit of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique, it would be far more powerful than a top-grade Yellow-level sword skill.

Edward Grant was delighted and made up his mind: when it came to choosing a sword technique, nothing but this Absolute Shadow Sword Technique would do.

He turned to the third page and continued reading, a faint, barely noticeable smile of excitement hanging on his lips.

In the world of martial arts, nothing is unbreakable; only speed is unbreakable...

The third page was the general outline of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique, explaining the importance of speed.

The Absolute Shadow Sword Technique is divided into seven moves: Heart-Piercing Move, Throat-Piercing Move, Brow-Stabbing Move, Waist-Slashing Move, Clone Move, Headless Move, and God-Extinguishing Move.

From the fourth page onward, there were illustrations. Each move had over ten pages, depicting the form of each move from every angle and at every moment. Only the final move had no illustration; for the God-Extinguishing Move, there were only four words: "This move is formless, guided by intent."

Edward Grant repeatedly studied the seven moves of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique. Although each move was lethal, targeting the heart, throat, or brow—especially the later moves, which aimed to cut the body in two—the actual power of the sword moves was not great.

Because all seven moves were purely offensive, with no defense. Without sufficient speed to kill the enemy in one strike, the one to die would likely be himself.

If it were an ordinary person, upon seeing these ordinary sword moves, they would probably have stopped reading long ago.

However, Edward Grant was different. His comprehension was extraordinary. From those simple sword moves, he sensed a spirit of unwavering resolve and solitary, deadly intent, as if his entire mind had entered the illustrations of those sword moves.

Before Edward Grant's eyes, there was no manual, no bookshelf—everything disappeared into a vast whiteness. Suddenly, a flash of sword light appeared, vanishing in an instant. In that moment, Edward Grant's heart skipped a beat. That sword seemed to come from beyond the heavens, traversing the void and returning to the sky, unimaginably fast. He felt as if he had gained some insight.

The senior brothers nearby saw Edward Grant holding the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique manual, looking excited as if he had discovered a great treasure, his spirit almost completely immersed in it, and all of them let out a mocking laugh.

Chapter 007: Fame Shakes the Outer Sect (Part 1)

Leaving the Martial Arts Pavilion, Edward Grant wore a faint smile on his face.

Innate Skill, Leopard Shadow Technique, and Absolute Shadow Sword Technique were all deeply imprinted in Edward Grant's mind. The only regret was not having seen the illustrations of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique; the sense of unwavering resolve and solitary, deadly intent he had comprehended also faded away.

This left Edward Grant a bit regretful, but there was a time limit for staying in the Martial Arts Pavilion. When time was up, he had to leave. To enter again, he would have to wait at least three months.

However, with his exceptional comprehension, even though he hadn't yet grasped the true essence of "speed" from the sword moves of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique, he had still gained much in his understanding of speed.

The Wind-Chasing Sword Technique is also a sword technique that emphasizes speed and agility. Edward Grant's improved understanding of "speed" brought his mastery of the Wind-Chasing Sword Technique to a new level. It was not just superb—he felt he could almost merge the moves of the Wind-Chasing Sword Technique together.

After leaving the Martial Arts Pavilion and returning the entry token to the elder guarding the pavilion, Edward Grant headed toward the outer peaks where the outer sect disciples lived.

Along the way, Edward Grant was still savoring the domineering, one-strike kill intent of the Absolute Shadow Sword Technique. Unconsciously, he passed several mountain peaks and arrived among the outer peaks.

Ahead was the outer sect disciples' plaza. Edward Grant turned a corner, and his body suddenly halted. On the road ahead, more than ten people stood in a line, completely blocking the way.

Edward Grant's eyes narrowed. Ever since entering the Heavenly Sword Sect, he had kept a low profile and been cautious, as he had been hunted by people from the Mysterious Mechanism Sect for years. He had never tried to stand out and didn't know many of the outer sect disciples.

However, among the dozen or so disciples before him, there were two whom Edward Grant recognized.

One was wrapped in bandages, with a bruised and swollen face, tall and burly, wearing a mournful expression. When he saw Edward Grant, his face instantly filled with anger. This was William Bolton, whom Edward Grant had beaten up on the dueling platform before entering the Martial Arts Pavilion.

Next to William Bolton stood someone only two or three centimeters shorter, but much thinner, with a long, slender build and a pair of triangular eyes that always exuded a sinister air.

This person was named Robert Cooper, the son of the head of the Niu family in North Mo County, so Edward Grant knew him.

Robert Cooper looked thin and long, but his strength had already reached the seventh level of martial arts, making him much stronger than William Bolton.