[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades":3,"chapter-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-267":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},418057,682,"Chapter 267 Learning [Flow of Battle]","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-267",267,"\u003Cp>Neo rolled away to dodge the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow dashed forward with a burst of speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Neo could stand up, it closed the distance in an instant and swung its blade in a wide arc aimed at Neo's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo raised his sword just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weapons clashed with a deafening crack, the sound reverberating through the empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks erupted from the collision, and briefly illuminated their identical faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo pushed back, forcing the Shadow to stumble a step, and used the moment to regain his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retaliated with a downward slash, aiming to split the Shadow in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Shadow twisted to the side, avoiding the strike, and countered with a thrust aimed at Neo's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo spun his blade in a circular motion, deflecting the thrust, and countered with a sharp kick to the Shadow's midsection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow staggered but quickly recovered, slashing horizontally at Neo's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash of steel echoed like thunder in the vast emptiness around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were locked in an intense battle. Neither of them was giving the other an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, slowly but surely, the Shadow was gaining the advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began to laugh as it pushed Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehehe, give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should know nobody can defeat their Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm the Shadow that is the same as the 'you' before you started this Shadow element awakening process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can use all of your techniques. I know you more than yourself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can never win!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo leapt backward, his feet skidding against the stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow pressed forward with a twisted grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was assured of its victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of its attacks was aimed to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its eyes, Neo's was barely keeping up thanks to his sharp reflexes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He parried and dodged, their blades dancing in a deadly rhythm that echoed through the empty space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow feinted a high strike, then swept low, aiming for Neo's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo jumped, arcs of lightning trailing around his sword as he brought it down in a vertical slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow raised its blade to block, and the resulting clash sent both of them sliding back from the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow's shoulders shook as it struggled to hold back its laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why aren't you talking? Did you lose your bravado after fighting someone who is the same as you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide grin was etched on its face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on his sword tightened, the crackling lightning dancing along its edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fight, Neo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fight or you will die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe, you can't save your world if you die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow dashed forward again, faster this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo braced himself as the Shadow unleashed a relentless barrage of strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shuddered with every clash of their swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, you are going to die~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I kill you, I will kill your friends too~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was enjoying overpowering Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow thrust its blade forward, but Neo sidestepped and swung upward, slicing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow ducked, then retaliated with a spinning slash that Neo barely managed to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the attack broke his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow dove in to attack and use the opportunity, but it had been a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo swung his blade in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow barely parried, sparks flying as their swords locked once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo gritted his teeth and pressed forward, forcing the Shadow to retreat step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Shadow shifted its stance. It feinted left, then struck right, its blade grazing Neo's arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahahaha! Got you-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you stop talking like that? Neo cut off the Shadow mid-sentence. It's sickening to hear you talk like a stupid hooligan when you have the same appearance and voice as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words ticked off the Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature's expression darkened and its eyes narrowed as it closed the gap in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when Neo thought it would attack, it spun on its heel, swinging its sword in a full circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abrupt change in attack caught Neo by surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword to block the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Shadow didn't let up, following with a series of rapid strikes that forced Neo onto the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space itself seemed to collapse around the two as the intensity of the fight grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red lightning crackled erratically as their blades clashed again and again, illuminating lightless shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow suddenly saw an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo overextended on a strike, leaving his side exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster slashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its attack sliced through the air and almost landed a clean hit across Neo's torso when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo sidestepped the attack as if he had predicted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover more stories at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Neo ignored its confusion and stared at his arms, noticing the faint lines connecting him and the Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that's how [Flow] is used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow attacked him while he wasn't paying attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo shifted only a few inches to dodge the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow smiled, thinking his careless dodging would get him killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against all expectations, he dodged successfully without even looking at the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His weird actions surprised the Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It attacked Neo again, but the same thing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo would dodge its strikes as if he had seen the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….What is that? How are you dodging the attacks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flow of Battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could finally use the technique after months of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You learned that technique now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, I learned it right now thanks to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing how powerful [Flow of Battle] was, it didn't dare to attack Neo without fully understanding his current capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought you were too talentless to learn Flow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Shadow's question, Neo shook his head and spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haven't you realized it? We can talk even though we have no mouth and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo continued, his voice calm yet piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking about it when I fought Zeus too. I could hear him use his technique names even though he was using chantless Incantations, Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you sure you weren't hallucinating? the Shadow asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm sure I heard him say 'Partial Divine Transformation' and 'Complete Divine Transformation, Neo answered. Even you. I could hear you say the names of the Sword Techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….But I never said the techniques' names, the Shadow said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know. That's why it helped me learn the [Flow].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow instantly understood what Neo was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could do it because it was the Neo's Shadow and almost an exact copy of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows were copies of their original.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher synchronization they had with the original, the more accurate a copy they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Neo's Shadow hadn't reached 100% synchronization—because it needed to devour Neo for it—the Shadow had a very high synchronization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that's what Flow is, the Shadow said. And here I thought it would be something very amazing. It's was just the Intent that everyone leaks unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intent were one's thoughts that were created from their Will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Depending on one's strength of Will – aka Willpower – they could manifest their Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Intent were one's thoughts that were given a form due to one's Willpower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, having overwhelmingly strong Intent, could talk by projecting his thoughts outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have a mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was emitting his thoughts – Intent – and others absorbed that Intent and understood what he was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a primitive form of telepathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow felt absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo learned Flow as soon as he understood that he was talking with Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren't you worried I'll unlock Flow too, now that I know how it works? the Shadow questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tone was sharp and laced with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's glowing form remained unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can't use Flow\" he replied evenly. Even I could barely unlock it, and you aren't a 100% copy of mine. Your talent is worse than mine. There is no way you can learn it as quickly as I did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow's face twisted at the blatant insult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its crimson eyes glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one could stop their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, everyone is projecting their Intent outward at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was an unconscious action, the Intent projected outward was very weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why others could not read that Intent. Because it was weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was how Flow worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One needed to read the Intent of their opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows thought aimed at Neo created Intent about Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Neo couldn't read all of its Intent, he could read the Intent directed at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed him to read the Shadows thoughts and know how it was going to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I don't think I would have been able to read others Intent so easily, Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since you are my copy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Intent you create is quite similar to mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why I could read your Intent easily and it helped me understand how [Flow of Battle] works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't joke with me..... the Shadow glared at him. You learned just one technique. So what if you can predict my attacks!? You still can't defeat me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo ignored the Shadows actions and tightened his grip on the hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't need to waste my time anymore since I learned what I had been trying to learn by fighting with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll end this fight now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow pounced on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Neo raised his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Swordsmanship Eight Form—\u003C\u002Fp>",1588,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","d23f13cc5cd238d5a6234cbc9e94e0a950a563b375aaa2b73fff01c8c8c34e53","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-268","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-266",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]