Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 603

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Chapter 603 A Trap at Crystal Peak

“Breathing techniques can only be passed down directly from one person to another. Learning one doesn’t mean you can turn around and teach it to someone else. In that way, they’re a lot like forbidden techniques.

That’s why I told you before that forbidden techniques aren’t ordinary skills. They follow their own set of rules.”

Steven nodded. “I see.”

Then he frowned. “But something still doesn’t make sense, Captain. I don’t know any breathing techniques, but I can still draw divine essence into my body.”

Alan gave a rare smile. “When you absorb divine essence from the air, how does it compare to absorbing a divine crystal directly?”

Steven froze for a moment, then gave a bitter smile. “There’s definitely a huge difference. At least a hundred times, maybe even a thousand.”

Alan nodded. “Exactly. Once you can sense divine essence, you can draw it into your body. But without a breathing technique, it’s like trying to carry water with your bare hands. You might catch a little, but most of it slips away.

“With a breathing technique, it’s completely different. You can absorb divine essence as easily as drinking water. A powerful technique can even let you take it in like a whale swallowing the sea. At that point, the speed isn’t much slower than absorbing a divine crystal directly.”

Steven nodded thoughtfully. “So breathing techniques are extremely important. They let us stay strong during battle by constantly restoring the energy we use.”

“Right,” Alan said. “But we’re only Five-Sigil right now. Breathing techniques are rare, so there’s no point worrying about them yet. The resources we have are enough to cover our needs for

now.

He looked at Steven and Bianca. “What you two need to do is learn how to actively channel divine essence into your attacks. That will increase your combat power.

Steven and Bianca nodded.

Olivia, Edric, and the others watched them with obvious envy.

Geniuses really were different.

Bianca could already sense divine essence. She had reached that point several Sigils earlier than most people ever could.

Captain, Bianca asked. is there some trick to using it?”

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Alan shook his head. “No. It depends entirely on your own perception. What matters is how clearly you can feel divine essence and how well you can control it. There’s no shortcut. You have to learn one step at a time.”

Steven and Bianca nodded again.

Alan turned toward the others, who were still looking envious.

“Don’t get discouraged. You can’t compare yourselves to Bianca. From what I can tell, sensing divine essence before Five-Sigil is almost impossible. Just focus on your own progress. Once you reach Six-Sigil, most of you should be able to sense it eventually.”

Everyone nodded.

“As for breathing techniques, we’ll find a way to get them sooner or later,” Alan continued. “That’s not something you need to worry about now. Use your time wisely and keep evolving. We will leave at sunrise.”

“Yes, Captain!”

Steven stared at the divine essence floating invisibly through the air. If he could get his hands on a breathing technique now, he might be able to evolve his Beast-Type Divine Sigil all day long.

Unfortunately, breathing techniques weren’t easy to obtain.

Then another thought crossed his mind. His Eye of Insight could easily see through other people’s combat arts. What about breathing techniques?

Steven’s excitement began to rise.

Maybe he could learn one just by watching someone use it…

He quickly pushed the thought aside.

There was no point getting excited before he had the chance to test it. For now, he needed to stick to his old routine. During the day, he would evolve his Wind-Fire Divine Sigil. At night, he would work on his Beast-Type Divine Sigil.

“Beast Energy Conversion, activate!”

Early the next morning, at Crystal Peak in Solaria Mountains.

A lone man stood at the summit.

A vast sea of clouds stretched beneath him. He wore a long white coat, and from a distance, his figure seemed to blend into the pale clouds around him.

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He was tall and straight-backed, with a silver-handled cane resting lightly in one hand. His coat moved gently in the mountain wind.

He was strikingly handsome, with the polished air of an old nobleman.

His expression remained calm as he stared across the endless clouds. Yet there was something strange in his

eyes, something that made him seem dangerous despite his relaxed appearance.

Six people stood several feet behind him. All of them wore black. Their faces were solemn, and none dared make a sound.

A short while later, three figures shot up through the clouds.

They landed in front of the man.

They were Cyrus, Bloodgaol, and Bloodfiend.

“Greetings, Lord Fiendspawn!” All three bowed, their voices filled with respect.

The man in white lightly tapped his cane against the stone. “Rise.”

The three immediately stood. Fiendspawn, Darby Musgrave’s gaze settled on Bloodgaol.

“What happened to your other arm?”

Bloodgaol answered respectfully, “My lord, I lost it while retrieving the beast core. That Grade-A, Tier-0 caught me off guard and attacked.”

Darby gave no response. Instead, he turned toward Cyrus.

“Thousand Shadows. How is Alan?”

Cyrus, known as the Thousand Shadows, answered respectfully. “After Alan recruited those new team members in Rowenville, he returned to Orroux and killed Alex. Everything is still moving according to plan.” He paused. “The only problem is that we haven’t been able to completely isolate him. Liam’s last operation failed to eliminate his companions.”

Darby nodded. “I wouldn’t call it a complete failure. As long as things remain within the larger plan, it doesn’t matter. After all, Alan has already caught a glimpse of the truth.

A faint smile appeared on Darby’s face. “Since Liam failed, we’ll simply put Alan back on the path we prepared for him. Your goal was to kill every one of his teammates, wasn’t it?”

Thousand Shadows bowed his head. “I’m afraid we must ask you to step in personally, my Lord.”

Darby’s expression didn’t change. “A Grade-A Tier-1 and a Grade-A Tier-0. Sull, its a shame for promising talents like them to die here.”