Moving like the wind, shrinking space, and so close yet worlds apart were the three stages of footwork intent. From what Devouring Ghost had said, the first two stages were comparatively easier to comprehend than the final stage, which could only be reached by those cultivating the power of wind.

For the first two stages, one could reach them through constantly improving one's comprehension of footwork intent, unlike the final stage which required the additional support of the power of wind. It was understandable as speed was the essence of footwork, as was the case for the power of wind.

"Back then when the previous master created the Overlord's Nine Nether Steps, it was as if he could reach the heavens beyond the skies with one step and reach the hell...