After acquiring the scroll, Chu Yan headed to a desolate area near White River City. He chose not to train in his backyard or the pavilion to avoid causing any damage and to keep the existence of the system hidden. Perfecting a martial art within two months would mark someone as a genius, but achieving mastery in a single day would raise suspicions and make it clear that something was amiss.
Dressed in simple casual clothes, Chu Yan stood in the center of the wasteland, his sword in hand. The weapon gleamed with a cold light, reflecting his sharp gaze. He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the sword, and began to channel his energy.
The Blood Burst Sword technique required not just power but precise control of explosive force. Chu Yan had a few hours of studying the technique; Chu Yan roughly understood the concept behind its principle. The only thing Chu Yan needs is to reach initial level, then he can raise his proficiency to mastery level.
He started with the basic movements, moving deliberately and with precision. The sword traced wide arcs through the air, its blade humming softly with each swing. Chu Yan concentrated on the energy coalescing within him, channeling it into a powerful force that he intended to unleash in a single, devastating strike.
"Focus... control... power..." he murmured to himself, repeating the mantra Su Hai had taught him.
The Blood Burst Sword technique operated on the principle that each sword strike would amplify the power of subsequent attacks. The accumulation of power could increase up to threefold before reaching its limit.
With each swing, he increased the speed and intensity, feeling the energy build up. The movements of the Blood Burst Sword were powerful, but they required timing and precision. Too early, and the energy would dissipate; too late, and the strike would lose its impact.
That's the key, he thought, adjusting his stance. Each strike builds on the last, amplifying the force.
With the first swing, the air around the sword vibrated. A faint hum echoed as the energy began to build. He swung again, this time with more force, and the hum grew louder, the energy within the blade amplifying. By the third swing, the air around him crackled with electricity, a tangible energy that sent a shiver down his spine.
The fourth swing came, and the force released was enough to split a nearby boulder in half, the jagged pieces crumbling to the ground. The impact reverberated through Chu Yan's arms, a reminder of the power he was beginning to wield. But this was just the beginning—the Blood Burst Sword technique demanded more.
Chu Yan pushed forward, his movements becoming faster and more deliberate. Each strike grew in intensity, the energy doubling and tripling until he reached the limit of what the technique could sustain. A final, powerful slash cut through the air, unleashing a shockwave that sent debris flying in every direction. Chu Yan stood at the center of the devastation, his breathing heavy but controlled, the energy within him still crackling with unspent force.
Hours passed as Chu Yan continued his training, refining his movements, feeling the flow of energy with each strike. Slowly, he began to understand the rhythm of the technique, the way the power built and flowed, how to control it, harness it, and then unleash it with precision.
"Finally, I reached initial level proficiency in Blood Burst Sword Technique."
By the time the sun dipped below the horizon, casting the wasteland into twilight, Chu Yan had reached the initial level of proficiency in the Blood Burst Sword technique. His body was drenched in sweat, muscles aching from the exertion.
Name : Chu Yan
Race : Human
Bloodline : True White Tiger ( 0.001 % ) [ Unknown Level ]
Qualification : C ( 0 / 1000 ) [Upper Rank]
Realm : Fifth-Layer Martial Artist [ 640 / 8000 ]
( Bones Hardening [Jade Bones] : 38%)
Training : Calm Ocean Tide method ( Low Grade )
Martial Arts : Blood Burst Sword Technique (12 / 70) [Initial State], Gale Wind Sword (incomplete) [ Limit ], Basic Fist Technique [ Limit ], Basic Sword Technique [ Limit ], Basic Footwork Technique [ Limit ]
Attribute Point : 1150
'With remaining attribute points, it should be enough to raise its proficiency to at least mastery level,' thought Chu Yan.
Chu Yan felt a sudden shift within him. His mind seemed to drift, and he found himself in a dark, boundless space. There, in the depths of his consciousness, vague figures materialized, their forms indistinct but powerful. These figures were practicing the Blood Burst Sword technique, their movements precise and deadly.
Chu Yan watched, mesmerized, as the figures demonstrated the technique with a level of mastery that far surpassed his own. Every strike they executed was perfect, the power flowing through them with ease, accumulating and releasing in devastating waves. The rhythm of their movements resonated deeply within him, and Chu Yan felt a sudden clarity, an understanding of the technique that had eluded him before.
After what felt like an eternity, the figures faded, and Chu Yan found himself back in the wasteland. His eyes snapped open, and without a moment's hesitation, he sprang into action. His body moved with fluid precision, seamlessly integrating the Blood Burst Sword technique. Each strike carried the weight of the profound insight he had just gained. The power accumulation was smoother and more controlled, with each swing building the energy to new heights.
As he executed the final strike, the force was so immense that it sent a shockwave through the air, carving a deep gash into the earth before him. Chu Yan stood still, his sword humming from the impact, as the dust settled around him.
"Mastery achieved," he murmured, his voice tinged with satisfaction.
He exhaled slowly, lowering his sword. Not only had he achieved mastery over the Blood Burst Sword technique, but he had also gained a deep understanding of its principles. The technique was no longer just a series of movements; it had become a natural extension of himself, a formidable weapon he could wield with ease.
Seeing the sky turned dark, Chu Yan realized that its already night. Cleaned himself up, Chu Yan returned home to prepared for tomorrow.
The next morning, Chu Yan ate breakfast and headed out. Today was the day of the competition between schools in city.