In the quiet stillness of the Inner Court's Sword Club dojo, dozens of disciples sat cross-legged in disciplined rows, the sharp scent of steel in the air and the rhythmic sound of blades meeting training dummies echoing in the background. Yet, all of it fell away the moment Xun Wei moved.
Xiao Fang stepped through the open doors just in time to witness the scene unfold.
At the front of the room stood a figure in white—robes of the Core Court fluttering gently as she moved with grace and precision. Her sword shimmered beneath the lantern light, each slash sharp, fluid, and deliberate.
Then suddenly, her blade disappeared.
This was the illusory sword technique, [ Ghost Blade ].
In the next moment, her arm appeared to remain idle at her side—an illusion crafted with the [ Illusory Mimic ] technique. A false image of stillness, while her real blade struck from an unseen angle.
