Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Divine Might, Spatial Compression, and Intangibility
Witnessing the astounding defensive capabilities of Susanoo, Da Ming's expression grew serious. Even an attack from Er Ming, a power-type hundred-thousand-year spirit beast, was effortlessly withstood. Su Ming's eyes were truly extraordinary!
After some thought, Da Ming spoke to Su Ming, "Su Ming, your Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities are indeed remarkable. Now, I'm starting to believe that if your eyes can truly evolve into the so-called Rinnegan, then you might really have the power to resurrect Xiao Wu's mother!"
Although Da Ming initially found it hard to believe, the sheer defensive power of Susanoo had convinced him.
Still, such formidable defense likely had its weaknesses, but that wasn't his concern. At this point, the more he observed Su Ming, the more satisfied he felt. Entrusting Xiao Wu to him seemed fitting.
Xiao Wu, standing nearby, curiously asked, "Brother, is that the full extent of your eyes' abilities?"
So far, Su Ming had demonstrated his ocular powers, but she hadn't seen the specific ability he mentioned in his diary. She was certain it wasn't just Susanoo.
Su Ming nodded and replied, "I've shown most of it, but there's still one final ability—well, half an ability left."
Confused, Xiao Wu asked, "Half? What do you mean by that?"
Su Ming explained, "I call it half because this ability has already been partially displayed earlier. It's the spatial skill known as Kamui."
"Kamui isn't just for attacking. Its most remarkable aspect lies in its defensive applications. For instance, if I use it for short-range spatial compression like I did earlier, the mental energy consumption is minimal. But if—"
He trailed off, his eyes glinting as he activated Kamui on a nearby tree.
Boom!
The tree's trunk was compressed by space and shattered instantly!
The three onlookers were shocked by Su Ming's demonstration. None had expected Kamui to be used this way!
"As you can see," Su Ming continued, "Kamui can compress space, making it a powerful offensive skill. However, using it against someone like Er Ming would be less effective. His physique would allow him to escape before the compression is complete—unless I expend a significant amount of mental energy, which isn't worth it."
Xiao Wu nodded gravely. Su Ming's abilities were indeed formidable, and Kamui's versatility made it seem far more practical than Susanoo.
"Alright, no need for more explanations. Let me show you Kamui's primary application," Su Ming said, turning to Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, since you're smaller in stature, the demonstration will be more effective. Attack me!"
Although hesitant, Xiao Wu nodded. Su Ming had his reasons, and she hadn't sparred with him in a long time. Every time they did, she lost. Though she had once hoped to win someday, it seemed that day would never come.
In an instant, Xiao Wu teleported from Da Ming's shoulder to Su Ming's front, raising her right leg to kick at his arm.
"Kamui Intangibility!"
Before their eyes, a stunning scene unfolded—Xiao Wu's kick passed straight through Su Ming's right arm and even his entire upper body!
Then, with a faint smile, Su Ming vanished completely, retreating into Kamui's dimensional space.
"Brother, where did you go?!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in shock.
Suddenly, Su Ming reappeared behind her and lightly tapped her shoulder, startling her.
"Brother, is this Kamui's defensive ability? It's incredible! With this, even without Susanoo, you'd have nothing to fear from anyone outside!" Xiao Wu exclaimed, grabbing Su Ming's hand in excitement.
Su Ming smiled and nodded. Xiao Wu was right.
Currently, Susanoo's greatest role wasn't in battle but in equipping his Wood Dragon spirit. Eventually, when his strength grew, he planned to enhance his Wood Clone and Wood Buddha forms, achieving the ultimate fusion of Susanoo and Wood Buddha.
When that time came, even Su Ming couldn't fathom the sheer magnificence of it.
Da Ming then addressed Su Ming seriously, "Su Ming, I have no more doubts about you. From now on, I entrust Xiao Wu to you!"
Da Ming understood that Su Ming's thorough display of his strength and ocular powers was primarily for Xiao Wu's sake. Su Ming liked her, believed in her, and was willing to prove himself to them as well.
For this attitude, Da Ming found no faults in him. He could only hope Su Ming would treat Xiao Wu well.
Hearing Da Ming's words, Xiao Wu blushed, feeling both shy and happy for Su Ming.
Previously, Da Ming and Er Ming held little regard for humans, but Su Ming had become the exception. Xiao Wu was relieved. Now both sides of her family had come to accept each other.
Seeing the approval from Da Ming and Er Ming, Su Ming breathed a sigh of relief. Gaining the trust of Xiao Wu's "brothers-in-law" had been worth the effort.
Then, Su Ming casually asked Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, you mentioned wanting to change your fifth spirit ability earlier. Have you decided what you want?"
After a brief pause, Xiao Wu's eyes lit up as she recalled Su Ming's spatial abilities. "Brother, I've decided. I want my fifth spirit ability to involve space. My current third spirit ability, Teleportation, is spatial but only works for escape or supporting attacks."
"This time, I want an offensive spatial ability, like your Kamui. It's so powerful—and cool!"
Su Ming readily agreed. Spatial abilities were incredibly rare among spirit masters, and since Xiao Wu could independently form spirit rings, creating a spatial one was ideal.
Of course, the exact form her spatial ability would take depended on luck, as her fifth ring diverged from the traditional path. But Su Ming wasn't worried. Spatial abilities were inherently excellent, and Xiao Wu's fifth ring was likely to be at least 50,000 years old.
Later, Da Ming and Er Ming listened as Xiao Wu recounted her six years with Su Ming. Gradually, they came to understand Su Ming's character better.