Chapter 16
After acquiring the power of the thousand-year-old ginseng, I felt as if I could fly. In the world of martial artists, internal energy serves as the foundation for exhibiting superhuman capabilities. Just having ample internal energy usually meant possessing an entirely different level of skill. Of course, combat techniques and weapon skills were important too, but if supported by solid internal energy, anything seemed achievable.
‘Hmm, I wonder how much my lightness skill has improved?’
I glanced up at the cliffside cave located a significant height above me. Normally, it would be sensible to exit through a side path from here. However, I wanted to test how much my lightness skill had advanced. Additionally, I felt rather hungry, probably due to the energy expenditure, amplifying my desire to return home quickly.
Originally, I could leap precisely five feet into the air using my lightness skill. This was already remarkable, as it was about the height of an average person. But for some reason, I felt as if I could accomplish even more now. I stood before the cliff, put force into my feet, and leapt.
*Whoosh!*
“Whoa! Yip!”
I was suddenly catapulted up to this level and was flying high, which caught me completely off guard. While shocked, I managed to swiftly touch the cave wall to grab onto it, thanks to my reflexes. Astoundingly, my lightness skill had improved more than twofold!
At this rate, there would be hardly any cliffs or fences that I couldn’t leap over. As I walked into the cave, I tried to calm my astonished heart.
‘This… this internal energy is even more incredible than I’ve heard.’