CH685 Spirit Magic I
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Brock Peyton lunged forward, charging straight at Alex.
Alex spurred Dread into motion, and the beast darted aside swiftly. However, a mystic art descended upon Peyton, drastically enhancing his speed.
Seeing this, a cold glint flashed simultaneously in the eyes of both rider and steed. Dread immediately activated a new ability he had gained after assimilating the rewards from the Stele Trials.
[Man-Horse Union]!
[Abyssal Conqueror's Step: First Step – Ghost Steps]!
Man and steed became one, their movements synchronised to an almost unnatural degree. Within that fleeting moment of unity, Alex was able to execute his movement technique even while mounted upon Dread's back.
Boom!
They evaded Peyton's sword strike with seamless coordination. The attack carved a long, narrow trench into the ground, sending up a thick cloud of dust.
[Second Step – Phantom's Veil]!
