Magus Xion explained that even though it had so applications in swordplay, the new technique Ery had and utilized was not a sword technique. His master was a renowned magus and a sword expert, so there was little doubt about the information.
"What you have shown just now is more akin to a concept. It was not a sword art."
Master Xion was able to quickly guess that the technique Ey used was his own creation, and that he did not learn it from soone, which was partially true as although he did co up with his own variant, he still based it off from the swordsmanship the two Han swordsn displayed.
It was as his master stated, it was a skill made up from his observation and his understanding of the Dao. Therefore, calling a concept wasn't exactly inaccurate.
After unerring the err and misconception Ery had regarding a sword technique, Master Xion then proceeded to explain that a proper sword technique would require a variant that could connect between the sword hand, the steps, and the cultivation thod.
What Ery has so far right now was just the cultivation, incomplete sword hand variant, and almost none of the steps. The result was, although he was talented enough to have the combat sense to use what he accumulated in live battle, as the consequence for the absence of the steps, he lacked mobility. Simply put, his so-called sword technique was still half complete.
His master's words directly hit the spot of what has been troubling Ery's mind so far. He stood there frozen like a statue as his mind comprehend the things he had just heard.
Afterwards, Ery bowed towards his master and said with a pleading, sincere tone. "Master, please give your guidance."
A smile appeared on Magus Xion's face as he walked forward and said. "I will now teach you the sword techniques I have been developing all these years and hope this will help yours. Watch and learn!"
Xion picked up his sword, took and maintained his battle stance for a while before he started moving. Ery had seen his master's movents before and even experienced it firsthand, so he could quickly realize that his master was moving at half his actual speed.
The speed of his steps were halved, but the movents of his sword stayed the sa. As a result, each of Master Xion's movents looked like it was slow at first glance, but at closer inspection, it was really fast. As the final strike cut the air, the distinct shing of tal could be heard in the air making a shrieking sound.
"I nad this the Weeping Phantoms!" he said as he drew back his sword. "This is the first variation!"
Ery's gaze did not leave his master at all as Magus Xion perford the first variation to the sixth. In fact, he didn't even dare to blink his eyes for fear of missing out and losing the details of the actions.
The first three variations covered less ground but with more strength and number of strikes, while the last three prioritized movents and speed at the cost of power. It seed that the first half of the sword technique was aid to fight a single enemy, while the second half was aid to fight multiple enemies.
"I will show it one more ti! Watch the steps carefully!" His master then moved once again while reminding him to watch how he took his steps.
Ery was still a bit confused, but did as he was told, and quickly the reason why Master Xion showed him this style beca clear to him. Just like his Dao style, the technique used a combination of two seemingly separate concepts and a flowing motion particularly similar to the forr technique.
"Now, watch this carefully!"
Magus Xion repeated the demonstration for the third ti, and unlike the previous two, as the final strike drew closer, the sword in his hand was overflowing with dark light. Right as he unleashed the last attack, a sound similar to a shriek could be heard, and the black light left the sword into a crescent shape as he continued to swing the blade downward.
Swwiisssshhh!
The dark light unleashed by the sword was similar to the [Enfeeble Blade] spell that Ery usually used, but much more refined than the crude style the forr had. Its movent was fast, and the mont it hit the ground, a crack tore it into halves.
Ery was familiar with that skill, it was his master's signature battle art, [Shadow Edge].
He was elated and impressed with his master's skill, but before he could say anything, the next mont his master fell kneeling to the ground and spat out so blood.
"Master!!"
Ery quickly approached the latter, but Magus Xion quickly stopped him by raising his hand. As he slowly tried to stand up, Ery could clearly see his feet were still wobbly and the hand holding the sword was shaking.
Seemingly not noticing Ery's worried gaze, Magus Xion finally got to his feet again and touched his storage ring. From there, he took out two scrolls and then handed them to Ery. "Take this, I have prepared this for you…"
Even though he was still worried about Magus Xion, Ery accepted the two scrolls when he saw the serious look on his master's face. Right as he touched the scroll, the symbol on his palm lit up and a notification appeared in front of his eyes.
[You just receive a new skill]
[Weeping Phantom sword art]
[Shadow Edge sword art]
Right as he saw the notification appear, a bunch of information akin to a gushing river entered and flowed into his mind. Now, he was no longer an observer, and he could feel himself move using the sa techniques as his master did, along with the cultivation thod to allow him to use both arts.
Ery quickly tried to kneel in gratitude toward his master once again, but Magus Xion quickly interrupted him and told him to stand up.
His master's face was pale. It was clear that his wound was not yet healed, but he still strained himself to teach Ery the technique he needed.
Realizing that, Ery once again moved by how much his master did for him.
His master then walked toward the side of the arena to sit down in lotus position and quickly control his breath to heal. He then slowly said
"Ery, I need to treat you a bit harsher from now on, as you will face many challenges…"
Seeing Ery stat once again made him realise how much khaos energy was within him and it made him more concerned for his disciple future.
He let out a huge sigh and said, "I rember it… That day, on the first ti we t in front of the stone origin room.. I already felt sothing off from you… I should have inquired further that ti.. If only I found out that khaos was with you at that ti.. then things probably wouldn't get this far…"
His master has seen his ability and believes soon enough he won't be able to help him much.
"When my master cos out from her training I will do whatever in my power to convince her.. I am sure she will listen to reason"
Hearing that, Ery once again expressed his sincere and deep gratitude to Magus Xion. All his master gave as a response was a tired nod.
Looking at the sight of his wounded master once again gives him strong resolve and determination deep within Ery's heart.
Ery bowed to his master who had closed his eyes before turning around and walking toward a nearby combat puppet.. He quickly tried his newfound sword skill.
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