C244 Ultimate Martial Skill(1)

Time flew by, and before he knew it, two days and nights had passed. Woo Zhengyang opened his eyes from his meditation, looking a bit bewildered. No one could imagine what he had gone through during this time.

As more and more of his energy channels opened up, Woo Zhengyang found himself unstoppable, with the process speeding up rapidly. By the time he realized what was happening, he was shocked to discover that only a few channels connecting to his spiritual core were left unopened. Deciding to go all the way, he opened those remaining channels as well.

Although his energy concentration was still at the early stage of the Reality Condensing Stage, all the channels connecting to his spiritual core were now fully open. This was unheard of, yet it had truly happened to Woo Zhengyang.

He wasn't sure what stage of the Reality Condensing Stage he belonged to with this new state. However, when he picked up the No Life Sword and performed the first move of the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts, hiding the sword in the dark, his bewilderment turned into sheer joy.

It was so effortless! Whether it was channeling energy or controlling the illusionary power within the sword skill, everything felt easy for Woo Zhengyang. Moreover, he could clearly sense that even without tapping into the icy power within his energy, the effect of the illusion array was beyond imagination.

Woo Zhengyang's Soul Energy was already exceptionally strong, and with all the channels connecting to his spiritual core fully opened, his sword strike reached an unparalleled level. If you added the chilling power of his energy, his execution of the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts could rival any martial master, even those at the peak of their abilities.

Moreover, with all the channels to his spiritual core fully open, Woo Zhengyang's control over his Soul Energy was on par with, if not surpassing, the peak martial masters. When combined with other factors like the Ice Crystal Fire Body, he could even perform the second move of the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts, where the sword's gleam transforms into starlight traces.

The Ink Night Sword Washing Arts consists of four moves: the first move, Hidden Sword in the Night, focuses on illusion and requires a minor mastery; the second move, Sword Gleam as Starlight, emphasizes speed and requires great completion; the third move, Purifying Sword Intent, is about refining sword intent and needs peak mastery; the fourth move, Silent Sword, is a combination of the previous techniques and demands a perfect understanding of the arts.

Without hesitation, Woo Zhengyang unleashed a powerful strike. It was the second move of the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts, Sword Gleam as Starlight!

Just like the first move in the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts, when the No Life Sword was unleashed, it seemed unremarkable at first glance. The few sword beams appeared as if they were in the early stages of mastering sword energy, still unstable. But in the next moment, those beams flickered briefly, and when they reappeared, they were several inches away. They flickered again, vanishing and reappearing like shooting stars racing across the sky. The speed was so fast that in the blink of an eye, they were already ten feet away! If you were standing opposite Woo Zhengyang, how could you possibly dodge?

Without reaching the Reality Condensing Stage and forming genuine energy, sword energy and fist beams can't leave the body. Yet, Woo Zhengyang's sword defied many people's understanding. In truth, the sword beams never actually left the sword. It was just that the beams moved so quickly, and the timing was perfectly synchronized with the power of illusion, creating this astonishing scene.

Retracting his sword, Woo Zhengyang's face was filled with joy, but there was a hint of concern. To perform the Star Trace Sword Beam, one must master the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts to a high level. Woo Zhengyang had just stepped into the initial stages. Although the sword-shaped energy within him wasn't as concentrated as that of other martial artists, it was exceptionally advantageous in attacks. Coupled with complete control over his Soul Energy, Woo Zhengyang could unleash the power of this sword skill even if his overall understanding of the Ink Night Sword Washing Arts was still in its early stages.

Compared to other sword skills, this one is significantly more powerful. However, the amount of sword-shaped energy it requires is immense. With Woo Zhengyang's current reserves, a single strike consumes about thirty percent of his energy. This means that if he goes all out, he can only manage three strikes before his energy is completely depleted.

Woo Zhengyang is now certain that the "Ink Night Sword Washing Arts" is a legendary martial skill that spans several levels of mastery, and it's a rare gem among them. There are two types of these legendary skills. The first type is a comprehensive set, where a simplified version is practiced at the Martial Disciple level, and a more advanced version is practiced at the Martial Master level. The most powerful sets can even span three levels, up to the Shape Gathering Stage, with corresponding techniques for each level.

The second type is the extreme martial skill, which exists in a single form but can also span two or even three levels.