His energy body hummed with barely-contained power. Purple-black lightning occasionally crackled across his skin—visible discharge from the sheer density of energy packed into his small frame.
The Techniques Flow In
Twenty complete techniques downloaded into his mind over the next couple of hours.
Five Advanced Sword Arts:
Flowing River Sword (108 forms, focuses on continuous motion)
Mountain Splitting Blade (73 forms, emphasizes overwhelming force)
Shadow Dance Sword (291 forms, prioritizes speed and deception)
Heaven's Edge Technique (47 forms, pure cutting power)
Void Severance Art (12 forms, spatial manipulation through swordplay)
Each art wasn't just movements—it was complete understanding. Every form, every variation, every counter, every application.
Three Movement Arts:
Shadow Step (phase through short distances)
Wind Walk (move with zero air resistance)
Spatial Shift (short-range teleportation)
Four Defensive Arts:
Nexis Barrier (energy shields)
