Chapter 34: Trash?

"Didn't expect that he had already been demonized. It seems the 'plot' will start soon."

However, Kaigaku would not pay attention to Maple's thoughts because he was getting more and more angry.

"Damn, damn, damn! I am a demon who has surpassed thunder breathing! Why are you not dead yet? You scum, are you looking down on this noble?!"

Scarlet blood veins appeared in Kaigaku's green eyes, as though remembering some unbearable past experience.

"Thunder breath 2nd form! Rice spirit!"

"Thunder breath 3rd form! Thunder swarm!"

"Thunder breath 5th form! Heat lightning!"

With Kaigaku's roar, he released thunder breath. In the blink of an eye, dense lightning and slashes filled the forest, weaving a deadly and gorgeous black thunder net.

"Yes! Just like this! You should just be torn apart like this!"

Seeing the blood blossoming due to the black lightning on Maple's body, Kaigaku's expression became more ferocious and cheerful, as though having vented things that had been suppressed for a long time.

However, due to the demon's reduced reasoning, Kaigaku subconsciously ignored Maple's abnormal reaction…

Even now, when his whole body was covered in blood, Maple's movements did not show any sluggishness at all.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

At this moment, under the cover of blood and black lightning, Maple still did not reveal his dazzling eyes.

Not having Kaigaku's swordsmanship, Maple naturally was unable to have impenetrable defense; however, he still had a crushing advantage. He had his own spiritual system.

[Spirit] at C- was a solid foundation, mid-sequence level [Killing Talent] and [Dark Priest] were the best learning tools, and don't forget, the surrounding [Darkness] provided him with additional boosts.

This meant that as long as Maple was given a suitable opportunity, it was not difficult for him to learn certain combat skills.

And in front of him, there was a ready-to-serve "breathing technique double experience card."

"Delay, fight, extend the fighting time as much as possible."

This was Maple's current true objective.

For this reason, no matter how miserable it was, as long as it did not affect battle power, to be able to extend the fighting time was actually a profitable "trade."

Replicating the sword arts? Not difficult. Maple, who was currently under the effect of darkness, could achieve an effect similar to "Sharingan," but this act was like putting the cart in front of the horse.

What Maple really cared about was the foundation of the sword techniques, the thunder breathing technique.

All his sensory capabilities were pushed to the limit as Maple observed every breath and every move that Kaigaku made.

His inhuman mental power made him like a dry sponge, quickly exploring the principles and essence of thunder breathing.

"Breathing is a basic human instinct; thus, it can be used as the most powerful psychological suggestion. Using breathing as a primer drives the consciousness to control the body, thereby releasing stronger power."

As for giving "suggestions" to oneself, it was actually a familiar method to every beyonder.

"The so-called breathing technique was more like a strengthening plan made by the predecessors, just like the thickness and vastness of 'rock,' hardness and softness of 'water,' lightness and sharpness of 'wind.'"

While thinking about it, unknowingly, Maple's breathing frequency had also changed slightly.

"As for 'thunder,' it was just as summarized by the old thunder pillar, [focus] and [eruption]."

[Focus and reach the peak], this was a verse that Maple felt deeply. Furthermore, he also recalled another "famous saying" from his previous life…

[Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?]

"Focused eruption, this is the essence of 'thunder.'"

Maple's eyes focused, he had finally got a glimpse of the so-called breathing method and even had a "special" thought by analogy.

"The body can erupt, what about the soul? I need not take a risk, after all, there is a perfect template in front of me."

As soon as he thought of this, Maple immediately realized that it was probably the "thing" he had been looking for…

Breathing technique was the "passport" to using the power of the soul in this world.

"Kaigaku, ah…, Kaigaku, I have to say, you gave me a great gift."

Finally, Maple said his second sentence since the start of the battle with the demon in front of him. Even the crazy Kaigaku could clearly see the smile forming on Maple's face.

"What are you laughing at, you dead piece of trash!"

Thinking of the "humiliation" he had received, Kaigaku finally no longer wished to "play."

"Laugh then! Continue to laugh! You trash that don't recognize my worth! I'll make you all pay!"

The tiger stripes on Kaigaku's face twisted ferociously. That kind of smile, the familiar sense of irony angered Kaigaku so much that he wanted to tear apart this "embarrassing" demon slayer in front of him.

"Trash?"

Maple tilted his head, chewing on the word, suddenly made a funny sneer. It had to be said that while wearing the "persona," Maple's "venomous tongue" was always online.

"With all due respect, even this 'trash' that does not know any breathing method can notice a 'little problem.'"

Before Kaigaku could react, Maple had said the second half of the sentence.

"Thunder breathing should have six forms, right? Why did I only see five forms just now? How 'strange'…do you know why? Have you ever learned it?"

Seeing Kaigaku's eyes that were about to burst, Maple shrugged nonchalantly, because more "explosive" things had yet to come.

"This 'trash' was not talented, seeing 'your excellency's' thunder breathing, I am unable to learn that exquisite swordsmanship. I can only use something rough. Please guide me, 'your excellency.'"

After swiping his blade to block Kaigaku's angry slash, Maple retreated along with the attack and stood not far away from Kaigaku, returned the blade to the sheath, and assumed a sword-drawing stance while ignoring the blood dripping from all over his body.

"You! That is!!"

Seeing this move that was almost engraved into his bones, Kaigaku was stunned for a moment before his anger erupted like a volcano.

"Insect, before dying still want to…"

However, Kaigaku's next words were stuck in his throat, unable to say anything. This was because this young man, who previously could not even use a breathing technique, had learned "Thunder breath! 1st form! Thunderclap and flash!"

"You never seemed to understand the purity of 'thunder.'"

Maple murmured calmly, allowing the seemingly fatal blow to strike him.

"I have also just realized the meaning of [magical damage] within [brand of suffering]. It seemed to be broader than I thought."

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