God of Tricksters

Ascension Step. For most people, they didn't know what this meant as it had been decades since the last time it appeared in the world.

However, the Empress knew precisely what kind of ability this Ascension Step was. Normally, footwork helped stabilize posture for every kind of action that a person would take.

But the Ascension Step was different. It could incorporate other footwork while releasing a tremendous power that contained normal ability. Thus, this was the first Divine Technique that the Wind Emperor had made in his life.

It brought him to the realm of the top one hundred experts in the world. And combined with other techniques he had, he finally reached the top ten.

This technique was also the reason why he couldn't walk anymore. His enemies couldn't afford to fight him while he was able to use this technique, so they sacrificed their lives in order to cripple his legs.

That was why teaching this technique to Theo meant he had received the Wind Emperor's Legacy. The only ability that he had never taught to anyone.

"I'm just an old man at his death door." The Wind Emperor chuckled. "There's no need to cling to the past anymore. At the very least, there is one younger generation that I can truly admire'¦"

"'¦" The Empress was shocked.

However, she wasn't the only one troubled with Theo learning the Ascension Step, Ana too.

She raised her staff to summon her ice, but Theo took the fifth step, hammering the entire ground with the Ascension Step.

Bam.

The ice shattered and the soil cracked, reflecting the might of Theo's ability.

'I don't have much Magic Power anymore'¦ As expected, using the Ascension Step when I'm still a Hero Rank is too much.' Theo thought as he looked at his foot. He gritted his teeth and stomped the ground.

6th Step.

The torrential wind rushed to the ground.

Ana had summoned a shield on top of her head while releasing another attack to defeat Theo.

As he had finished the sixth step, he immediately used his Blink to get away from the impact.

Bam.

This time, the wind actually dropped right on top of Ana.

The ice that protected her broke in an instant, exposing her to this powerful wind.

Facing such pressure, Ana ended up dropping to her knees. Even her hands needed to support her body fighting this extraordinary pressure.

Theo panted and came to a halt. Without wasting a single second, Theo summoned his Magic Bullet and shot Ana.

Ana directed her Magic Power to surround herself with an ice wall, not letting Theo win.

Unfortunately for her, the Magic Bullets came from above, taking advantage of the pressure. Even Ana knew that she couldn't summon anything above her head, so she tried to make the wall higher, only to find that the pressure got even stronger because it was trapped inside.

'What kind of technique is this'¦ To think I can't even fight against it.' Ana gritted her teeth and noticed the incoming Magic Bullets.

In the end, the Empress showed up, neutralizing the pressure, destroying the wall, and stopping the Magic Bullets.

"That's enough." The Empress sighed. She thought the fight could last longer if Theo didn't show this powerful Divine Ability. Although he only managed to get to the sixth step instead of the tenth step, it wasn't called a Divine Ability for nothing.

Ana had no excuse. Even though she had some confidence, it was shattered in the face of the Ascension Step.

Unaware it was a Divine Ability, she simply thought the Ascension Step was an A Rank Skill.

"I'm sorry." Ana lowered her head, not having the courage to look at the Empress.

"That's enough. You lost, but it was because of the old bastard over there." The Empress stopped her.

"What do you mean? It's his ability." The Wind Emperor chuckled, enjoying this scene. He was satisfied with Theo's performance. Although there were a few things he needed to say regarding the Ascension Step, he believed Theo could fix it himself in the future.

"Hmph." The Empress snorted and looked at Theo. "To think you would have a Divine Ability in your repertoire."

"Divine Ability?" Ana drew a gasp. "The one stemmed from one of the Five Aspects? The ability that surpasses the Original Technique, the Divine Ability?"

"Although you used around thirty percent of your Magic Power with only six steps, the power is already beyond anyone's imagination. Yes, you might not want to use it in a battle easily, but this technique can indeed become your trump card." The Empress squinted his eyes.

"All I can say regarding this matter is'¦ You son of a bitch. Since when did you plan all this?"

"Is that alright for you to use profanity easily?" Theo scratched the back of his head.

The Empress never really cared about her image. That was why she always called the Wind Emperor 'Old Bastard.'

"What? You want to complain? I execute anyone who dares to say anything about my actions and words. If they don't like it, they can fuck off." The Empress glared at Theo. "It seems you have prepared to never return from here, eh'¦ Since when did you think about this? Answer this and I will kill you in three moves."

Theo fell silent for a moment and smiled. "When I first met Sir Wind Emperor."

"'¦" The Empress frowned and glanced at the Wind Emperor.

The latter was raising two fingers like the peace sign as if he had just won.

"Sly Old Bastard." The Empress clicked her tongue. She realized that her scheme in bringing Theo to the Empress Palace and forcing the Wind Emperor to go to Italy was a mistake.

The Wind Emperor actually used her scheme to facilitate the meeting between them.

"Fine by me." The Empress harrumphed and asked, "Anything you want to say?"

"No." Theo shook his head and leaped back before raising his spear. "I'm ready."

Even in this exhausted state, Theo's mind was still focused, trying to learn anything from the Empress.

"Alright. Here I go'¦ Die, you brat.." The Empress snorted.