To the Depth of Abyss
Chapter 43: Abyssal Art (3)

Hwang knocked his stick twice on the ground.

"Since you can already see the existence of 'mana', the next step is to feel the Abyssal Art itself with your body."

Latifa felt confused at Hwang's words.

"Elisa, do you also study like that in church?"

Elisa tried to remember. "It's true. But to be more precise, we saw how Abyssal Art worked from the teachers. Then practice little by little to a level we can master."

The teaching process is different from what Hwang said. But because the teacher is different, the teaching system is different.

Through direct combat is probably the most effective way to teach a stubborn person like Ars.

Ars holds Hornet Lance in his right hand, then the Hornet Shield in his left. He was like a Spartan warrior who wanted to go to war. The opponent was a blind man with one stick.

Ars shot forward without hesitation.

Hwang pulled his stick back.

Ars put his shield up front. He knew that Abyssal Art could use elements as attacks.

The two of them were close. Ars leaned Hornet Lance forward.

Against Ars's impending attack, Hwang swung his staff down vertically.

Suddenly something hit Ars' shield and knocked him far back.

"Abyssal Art is art. An art that makes use of the 'mana' phenomenon as fuel and means as a sender. "

Previously, Hwang created a single block of earth as a projectile weapon.

Ars can accept that fact. But he didn't understand why with just a small swing, that one block of dirt could knock Ars far back.

It was the same as Jeff launching a block of wood at Ars.

An art that makes use of 'mana' phenomenon as fuel and means as sender. In other words, all the natural elements around can be used as a means.

Most likely Hwang pushed the previous block of earth with a strong wind. Although Ars still didn't accept it because Hwang only needed to exert a little energy to knock him out.

Ars readied his stance, ready to take off once more.

"When I mentioned 'means' ..."

Hwang made a line on the ground, causing the surrounding area to fill with dust.

Ars raises the Hornet Lance, then performs a swing that clears the surrounding dust and deals damage to the ground.

Hwang wasn't in the dust area before.

"... anything that can be used as a tool or media in achieving a purpose or objective."

Hwang, who suddenly appeared beside Ars, kicked Ars's body in open defense. The kick was so powerful that it knocked Ars far back and hit one Giant Leaf Tree.

Ars fell to the ground in resignation. The kick tightened his body for a moment.

Ars underestimated that blind man. He forgot that the blind man is a Legend who had fought way longer than him.

Plus, it seemed the means to use Abyssal Art were limitless from tools (inanimate objects) or natural elements.

"Although, it's only limited to Body Strengthening-type Abyssal Arts. Because using own body to cast [Magic Skill] is a very dangerous thing to do. It's tantamount to allowing your body to interact with 'mana' or Abyssal Radiation directly."

Which means it is highly likely that someone is using their own body as a tool to become infected.

That is not a fight. But a Legend Hunter beat a rookie. At least that was what the two women watching the fight saw.

Elisa is the most worried about Ars's condition. She also couldn't stand the sight, seeing someone being beaten up without being able to put up a fight before her.

Luckily there is Latifa who can calm her down.

"Take it easy, he will be fine. Just look at him, that young man shows no expression of pain at all."

On the other hand, Ars showed an expression of anger.

Being helpless when he can do something is what Ars hates the most.

"Abyssal Art is also the key to unleashing the true power of a magical weapon."

Ignoring Hwang's rambling, Ars threw several stones.

The stones point to Hwang's position. But not thrown right into the blind man's position.

When the stones were close to Hwang's position, Ars disappeared from his position, then somehow moved to a close position with Hwang, hovering in the air with Bear Beast in his right hand.

In that split second, Hwang's staff gave off a dazzling green light.

"The f'ck!?"

A moment after something hit Ars body, then pushed him to the ground strongly.

"Gahk!"

Latifa and Elisa shocked by what had just happened.

"That is...!"

"Father Tree's Spine!"

Hwang's stick grows a log from the ground that holds and pushes Ars.

Hwang pulled out his wand, then walked over to Ars. "Ulterior Phantasm. It's a hidden skill that every Treasure Weaponry has."

[Treasure Weaponry is any weapon got from item drop/dungeon.]

Father Tree's Spine. From the name, the weapon came from Father Tree's drop item. But Ars did not get the weapon when he defeated Father Tree.

"How did you get that weapon?" asked Ars weakly.

"Father Tree's Spine is not an item drop weapon. It's a weapon forged from Father Tree's main trunk. "

"So I have to cut down the main stem, then ask a weapon smith to forge it for me?"

"Yes."

Hwang tapped the tree trunk that was holding Ars down. In an instant, the rod shattered and freed Ars.

Ars tried to get up with his tired body. Then ask:

"Ulterior Phantasm. Do all the weapons that come from drop items have such skills?"

"Every instant weapon and forged weapon that comes from dropping items. Of course, each weapon has unique skills and strengths. The strength of the user also generates a different power. Moreover, if that weapon is given Reinforcement, surely ... "

"Okay, I understand."

Ars rose slightly unsteadily. That day he had already received five crushing blows that hit his body. All of that already counted like sparring with Yin for a week.

Ars took a deep breath. "I thought, we finish this for now."

"You sure you understand everything I explain? No need to take notes or receive books?"

"No need. Experiencing the lesson firsthand made me understand the outline."

Ars is a student who only needs to know the important points of a lesson. That's why he's weak in math and history.

Elisa and Latifa approached because the lesson was over.

"Then you can go home."

That made Ars ask. "I said we are done. But that doesn't mean I want to go home."

"It is not like that. It's just that, since you already understand the basics of Abyssal Art, all you have to do next is practice mastery of Abyssal Breathing, and you can't start with that tired body."

"I see."

With that, Ars decided to go home. But Hwang didn't follow them.

"How about you, Sir Hwang?" asked Latifa.

"Don't worry about me."

Who wants to worry about a blind man who can beat up a cheat owner?

"Oh yeah, young man, come back to this place tomorrow. Since our training will take a long time, I suggest you bring as much provision as you can carry."

That is Hwang's last message for tomorrow.