Chapter 486: Phantom Step Trial and "Accidental Deviation"

"Phantom Step sounds really cool!" Chu Tian couldn't help but sigh as he played the scroll, "This is a unique skill that can teleport. We won't have to walk anymore in the future!"

Zhang Meng immediately agreed: "Yes, with the Phantom Step, who would walk slowly? We can appear in the cafeteria in an instant!"

Qin Feng smiled and nodded: "However, Phantom Step is not only used for traveling, its application in combat is the most critical."

"You mean, in addition to acting cool in front of the enemy, we also have to learn how to use it to scare the enemy away?" Chu Tian asked with a wink.

Ye Li smiled softly: "Given your personality, I guess the first thing you will learn is how to use the Phantom Step to sneak away unexpectedly."

"That's called a tactical retreat!" Chu Tian refuted righteously, "Moving positions before the enemy can react, that's the style of a master!"

Everyone couldn't help laughing.

Although everyone was full of fighting spirit, Qin Feng understood that as an ancient lost technique, Phantom Step required more than courage and confidence, and he had to spend time to figure out the secrets. Therefore, he decided to lead everyone to conduct the first test at the training ground of the academy.

"Okay, let's split up and try them one by one." Qin Feng suggested, "Since the scroll says that Phantom Step requires extremely high spiritual power control, we must stay focused."

Chu Tian was the first to stand up. He couldn't wait to show off his "talent". He wiped his hands excitedly, took a few deep breaths, and then chanted the spell according to the description on the scroll: "Phantom Step, start!"

In an instant, Chu Tian's figure suddenly became blurred, and everyone was stunned. Then, with a "whoosh", his body instantly disappeared from the spot, leaving only a few shadows.

"Wow, I succeeded!" Chu Tian's voice came from not far away, with a smug tone, "I told you, I was born with a talent for Phantom Step!"

However, the next second, a loud "bang" came from the wall, and Chu Tian's figure hit the wall of the training ground heavily. He collapsed to the ground in a very funny posture, covering his forehead with a distorted expression.

"Well, it seems you still need a little sense of direction." Qin Feng shook his head helplessly, trying to hold back his laughter.

Zhang Meng grinned, trying not to laugh too loudly: "Is this what you mean by 'unexpectedly'?"

"It was unexpected..." Chu Tian muttered unconvincedly as he got up from the ground, "But the direction of this 'unexpected' seems to be a bit problematic..."

Ye Li patted Chu Tian's shoulder gently and consoled him: "At least you are the first one to successfully use Phantom Step, although the ending of hitting the wall was a bit tragic."

It was Zhang Meng's turn next. His giant rock bear sat obediently beside him, obviously looking forward to the experiment of the phantom step.

"Come on, Zhang Meng." Qin Feng encouraged, "Remember to control your spiritual power, don't use brute force."

Zhang Meng nodded and imitated Chu Tian's incantation: "Phantom Step, start!"

However, Zhang Meng's situation was completely different from Chu Tian's. His figure instantly became blurred, and then with a "whoosh", the whole person disappeared... and then instantly appeared on the back of the giant rock bear, pressing the giant rock bear so hard that it staggered and almost fell.

"Uh... it seems to be a little off." Zhang Meng scratched his head embarrassedly, while the giant rock bear looked at its owner innocently, as if to say, "Please, don't do this next time."

Everyone laughed. Apparently, controlling the direction of the Phantom Step was a big challenge.

Next, it was Ye Li's turn. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and chanted the spell softly: "Phantom Step, start!"

Ye Li's figure faded quickly, and Frost Fox watched quietly from the side. Unlike Chu Tian and Zhang Meng, Ye Li's phantom step did not cause any accidents. Her figure appeared a few meters away, standing there steadily, as if everything was under control.

"Yes, Ye Li's control ability is indeed outstanding." Qin Feng nodded in appreciation.

Ye Li returned to the team with a smile. Chu Tian rubbed his forehead and muttered softly: "I can do it, but... I went a little off track."

Finally, it was Qin Feng's turn. As the leader of the team, he knew that he had to master the essence of this skill in order to play a role at the critical moment.

He gripped the Dragon Shadow Sword tightly, closed his eyes, concentrated his spiritual power between his feet, and then whispered: "Phantom Step, start!"

In an instant, Qin Feng's figure disappeared like lightning, leaving only a blue afterimage in the air. Almost at the same moment, he appeared dozens of meters away, with an accurate position and steady steps.

"Amazing! Qin Feng really showed his skills this time!" Chu Tian couldn't help but admire him. Apparently, the impression of his "hitting the wall" incident had not completely disappeared.

Zhang Meng shouted loudly: "Did you see that? His first move was a textbook-level teleportation!"

"But..." Qin Feng frowned slightly, and said with some doubt, "Although I can master the teleportation of Phantom Step, I always feel that the consumption of spiritual energy is a bit high, and continuous use may be very strenuous."

Ye Li nodded: "This is indeed a problem. Phantom Step requires highly precise control of spiritual power. If it is used repeatedly in a long battle, the consumption will be very large."

Chu Tian looked helpless: "It seems that although the Phantom Step is cool, I still need to work hard to master it perfectly."

Qin Feng smiled and said, "That's right. We need to practice more next time. Only when we master this skill thoroughly can we be at ease in a real battle."

Just as everyone continued to discuss how to improve the Phantom Step, Qin Feng suddenly felt something in his pocket vibrating slightly.

"What is this?" Qin Feng took out an ancient amulet from his pocket - it was the mysterious treasure they had obtained in the secret realm. The amulet was emitting a faint blue light at this moment, as if responding to Qin Feng's spiritual power.

"Why did the amulet suddenly react?" Ye Li asked in surprise.

Qin Feng carefully observed the amulet and found several lines of ancient text on it. He read out: "Spiritual power resonates with the phantom, and the hidden power will be revealed in battle..."

"This amulet seems to be related to Phantom Step?" Chu Tian's eyes lit up, "Could this thing also enhance our Phantom Step ability?"

Qin Feng pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Maybe. But it seems that this needs to be activated in actual combat."

"What are we waiting for? Let's find an opportunity to try it!" Zhang Meng said excitedly.

"It seems that this amulet will be the key to our next improvement." Qin Feng nodded, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

Everyone looked into the distance, feeling vaguely in their hearts that this experiment of Phantom Step was just the beginning, and there would be even more incredible adventures waiting for them ahead.