40: Chapter 40 The Eye of Prediction

While the Eye of Prediction could see through the flow of Source Power within an ability user, it couldn't adjust the intensity of the vision.

In other words, there was actually no way to see through just clothes.

Su Mu cast aside the lewd thoughts in his mind and focused on the combat techniques Mu Feng was performing.

Mu Feng's talent was indeed powerful; all of her combat techniques were at the Proficient level or higher.

'Ha!'

Mu Feng gave a soft shout, and then lightning surged forth.

Mu Feng's ability was an A-grade Lightning Ability, Jade-White Clear Lightning.

When used, it was accompanied by a blinding light.

Su Mu watched the flow of Source Power within Mu Feng's body without blinking.

Although he could see through the internal flow of Source Power, he still couldn't actually predict actions yet.

That was why Su Mu had Mu Feng release all her skills once, so he could memorize the combat techniques corresponding to various Source Power flow trajectories.

This way, he should be able to predict the opponent's next combat technique during battle and be prepared.

Based on the mechanics of the Eye of Prediction, the biggest weakness of this technique was close-quarters melee combat.

However, no one currently knew about this combat technique except for Su Mu, and he didn't plan on making it public.

At most, he would only share it with his teacher or senior sister.

As for the other senior brothers and sisters, Su Mu hadn't met them yet and didn't know what they were like.

"This combat technique is an S-grade technique, Heavenly Thunder Spear."

After saying this, Mu Feng swung her long spear. Arcs of electricity coiled around her body, and white lightning permeated from her entire being.

Electric arcs followed her as she moved and swung the spear; clearly, this combat technique had the effects of strengthening the body and increasing speed.

Su Mu's eyes were dazzled; they were all high-level combat techniques.

Two B-grade techniques, six A-grade techniques, and one S-grade technique.

"How was that! I've finished demonstrating my combat techniques. What are you planning to do?

But let me tell you beforehand, except for that S-grade technique and the other B-grade technique, Clear Thunder, I can't teach you any of them."

The S-grade technique was created by Yang Wendao, and the B-grade technique Clear Thunder was created by Mu Feng herself.

"No need. Senior Sister, please demonstrate the techniques again, but don't say their names when you perform them."

Su Mu had already roughly memorized the Source Power flow patterns of Mu Feng's nine combat techniques.

Mu Feng was incredibly confused, but seeing Su Mu's eager expression, she didn't say anything.

She stood in place, preparing to use a combat technique.

But just as she began, Su Mu spoke up:

"Thunder Blade!"

Just as Su Mu spoke, Mu Feng threw out a crescent-shaped blade of lightning energy.

Mu Feng was slightly shocked, but she didn't mind and continued releasing techniques.

Once again, before Mu Feng's combat technique was even released, Su Mu spoke again.

"Thunder Shadow Step!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Feng turned into a lightning shadow, flickering back and forth.

Mu Feng frowned slightly, appearing a bit annoyed that Su Mu had correctly guessed the technique she was using.

She immediately continued her demonstration, but this time the flow of Source Power was clearly faster, and the lightning condensed more rapidly.

Su Mu's eyes narrowed slightly as he stared intently at the flow of Source Power within Mu Feng's body.

"First the Heavenly Thunder Spear, followed immediately by Chidori."

This time, Mu Feng was left completely stunned in place. She failed to hold onto her long spear, and it clattered to the ground.

If she could guess the first two times, Mu Feng felt it might be because she had some micro-movements when using techniques.

It wasn't impossible that Su Mu was observing meticulously and capturing these details to guess the technique she was about to perform.

But just now, she had activated two techniques in succession. Before the first technique was even out, Su Mu actually called out the switch to another technique.

This was unbelievable, because when ability users fought, such rapid-fire technique sequences were often their trump cards.

"You, you, you... how did you... kn-kn-know which technique I was going to use?"

Su Mu smiled slightly and didn't speak.

The experiment was a success!

As long as he had a general understanding of the Source Power operation of a combat technique, he could completely predict its release.

"Hehe!"

Su Mu didn't say anything, only grinning.

Mu Feng, however, was far from calm. If she didn't find out why, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

"What are you laughing at! Speak up! If you don't tell me, don't blame me for getting rough."

Mu Feng clenched her fists, making a 'crack-crack' sound. It looked like Su Mu definitely wouldn't escape a beating if he didn't talk.

However, Su Mu hadn't intended to keep this combat technique hidden from the start.

On one hand, the limitations of this technique were still quite large. For example, with techniques he hadn't seen before, Su Mu could only roughly judge what type they were.

For instance, the ability operation of Chidori and Thunder Blade were extremely similar, but the difference between Chidori and Thunder Shadow Step was massive.

"I'll talk, I'll talk!" Su Mu hurriedly waved his hands in surrender.

"Speak!"

"It's a combat technique I created myself. It allows me to see the trajectory of Source Power flow and, to a certain extent, predict the release of combat techniques."

"Holy crap! You created another combat technique!!!"

Mu Feng was already breaking down, not even knowing what to say.

But after a moment, as if realizing something, she stared wide-eyed at Su Mu.

"What did you say? You can predict the release of combat techniques? So you were predicting my techniques just now?"

Su Mu nodded in confirmation.

"Old man! Something big has happened!"

Mu Feng shouted directly. However, that loli voice really didn't make one feel like there was any sort of crisis!

Nevertheless, Yang Wendao appeared in the training room before Mu Feng's voice even faded.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Mu Feng recounted what had just happened to Yang Wendao, including Su Mu's explanation of the Eye of Prediction's functions.

(ﾟДﾟ≡ﾟДﾟ)

Master and disciple were both utterly shocked.

"You say you can predict the release of combat techniques?"

Su Mu felt a bit guilty; after all, he hadn't actually created this combat technique himself.

"Roughly. But I need to have some understanding of the technique's Source Power operation; otherwise, I still can't predict it."

Su Mu explained the limitations of the combat technique.

"No matter. During a fight, as long as you aren't killed in one hit, subsequent uses will be predicted in advance.

You must understand that when there isn't much difference in strength, knowing the type of the opponent's combat technique in advance is enough to win, let alone being able to know exactly which technique they are about to release."

Su Mu hadn't previously thought about learning the enemy's Source Power operation patterns during combat.

However, the current Entry-level Eye of Prediction certainly couldn't do that; he would need to reach at least the Proficient level.

"Furthermore, the practicality of your combat technique isn't limited to just fighting."

Su Mu looked slightly dazed.

(=･ω･=)

"Teacher, what do you mean by that?"

Yang Wendao was uncontrollably excited.

"This ability of yours is a support type, and it's different from the previous Rapid Lightning Chidori. Rapid Lightning Chidori can only be learned by Lightning Ability users, but this Eye of Prediction is different—any ability user can learn it.

And observing Source Power flow! Being able to observe Source Power flow is an ability that countless researchers desire.

Taking it a step further, if medical personnel were to learn this combat technique, do you know how many lives could be saved?"

Su Mu hadn't thought that far ahead before, mainly because he had only just obtained this technique.

"Then..."

Su Mu was a bit unsure of what to do. It was mainly that last point—that it could save lives if given to medical personnel.

Searching his heart, he wasn't a cold-blooded or heartless person.