A Will Sovereign Chapter 47: Chapter 47— The wandering peddler.

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------ A few weeks passed on Martial Peak. Soldret immersed himself completely in mastering his newly awakened Martial Force. With Zephyr's occasional guidance and his own relentless practice, he learned to control the ash-grey energy in increasingly diverse ways. He could now channel it to lighten his body and float for short periods, even achieving brief but exhilarating flights above the bamboo groves. The sensation of soaring through the mountain winds filled him with a freedom he had never known. He also began practicing one of the most fundamental techniques for newly awakened Martial Force users — the Hand Blade. The Hand Blade was a basic yet versatile application. It refined the normally scattered, flame-like Martial Force into a sharp, blade-like shape. Though it consumed more energy than simple reinforcement, it was highly effective for both combat and daily tasks. Most beginners saw it as their first real gateway into proper technique usage. The technique had three basic levels: - Hand Blade: A simple, refined edge extending from the hand or forearm. - Thrown Hand Blade: Projecting the energy as a flying knife or projectile. - Long Hand Blade: Extending the energy into a full sword-like form. Soldret spent long hours practicing. At first, maintaining the Hand Blade for more than a few minutes left him exhausted and depleted. But with persistent effort, his control improved rapidly. --- When he wasn't training the technique itself, Soldret returned to his chosen branch peak and began building his own residence. Using the Hand Blade, he carefully cut down thick bamboo stalks. The work was tiring — after an hour or so of continuous use, his Martial Force would run dry, forcing him to rest. Yet every session refined his mastery further. After several weeks of dedicated labor, he finally completed the outer structure of his bamboo house. It was a harmonious blend of eastern and western design — elegant curved roofs inspired by the grand halls of the Eastern Continent mixed with sturdy, practical western layouts he remembered from home. The interior was still mostly empty, but he fashioned simple tables and chairs from the broken boulders left over from his earlier training. It wasn't luxurious, but it felt like his own. --- A week after completing the outer layer, Soldret had mastered the basic Hand Blade to a high enough level that he began practicing the second stage — the Thrown Hand Blade. But before diving deeper into training, he decided it was time to explore more of Martial Peak. He had spent so long focused solely on cultivation that he hadn't truly seen the academy itself. He whistled softly, and not long after, Asterion emerged from a nearby tree and landed gracefully on his shoulder. The little black bird had grown noticeably bigger — no longer the tiny chick it once was — and could now fly as freely as any ordinary bird. After leaving the martial peak, Soldret felt his Will Pathway stir inside him once more. A faint smile appeared on his face. He stopped walking, took a deep breath, and activated both his Will Pathway and Instinct Awakening senses at the same time. The world exploded with clarity. He could hear people talking in the distance as if they were right beside him. The sound of water dripping from a distant stream, the heartbeats of disciples walking far away — everything reached him with vivid detail. When he looked into the distance, his sight extended hundreds of feet with ease. He closed his eyes and spread his Will outward. From a bird's-eye view, he saw the entire layout of the surrounding area. Something caught his attention — a rare treasure-like red gem glowing faintly inside one of the shops. As he tried to look deeper, a low, amused voice suddenly spoke directly into his mind. "If you like seeing it that much, why don't you come over and buy it, kid?" Soldret was startled. He instinctively retracted his Will and hurried away." It seems the Eight Peaks Academy is crawling with experts. F