Chapter 71: Discussion About Demons
"First, let’s look around for any bridges or other paths nearby.”
Muttering to himself, Shen Luo dismounted from the black horse, tethering it to a tree at the riverside. He then walked forward, surveying the surroundings along the riverbank.
At this moment, the moon was high in the sky, casting down a silver radiance. Combined with his now greatly enhanced vision, Shen Luo could see as clearly as if it were daylight.
However, the winding and twisting river was lined with lush trees that hindered his line of sight, preventing him from seeing too far ahead.
Shen Luo deliberated for a moment, deciding to go to the open-view center of the river. He subsequently channeled the Water-Stepping Art inwardly as a layer of blue light began to form under his feet, allowing him to tread upon the water’s surface.
Two whirlpools of water appeared beneath his feet, supporting his weight.
His last use of the Water-Stepping Art had been on the calm surface of a brook, but this time he was faced with a turbulent river. Dark eddies nearby made it even more difficult to perform his beginner level Water-Stepping Art. His body started to sway left and right with the waves, looking as though he’d fall into the river at any moment.
He hurriedly infused his feet with a continuous stream of mana to maintain the Water-Stepping Art. Simultaneously, he outspread his hands to adjust his body posture and balance against the river’s current. As he progressively adapted to the river’s flow, his body gradually became steadier.
"It seems that practicing the Water-Stepping Art on various rivers is necessary – particularly learning how to maintain balance in various complex water conditions. Then it will be truly useful when I need it.”