Shen Hao had never slackened in comprehending his own "Intent." He relentlessly tempered and explored, even though progress was slow, he could always feel himself growing stronger.
From the very beginning, Shen Hao noticed that Black Cut's plasticity was far inferior to True Qi. It was a different kind of energy. Or perhaps this thing wasn't even energy—it was something else entirely?
So Shen Hao had always used Black Cut as an enhanced version of Blade Gang. But later, he realized that while Black Cut's plasticity was not as good as True Qi, that didn't mean it could only manifest in one form.
As his ability to control "Intent" strengthened, Shen Hao was now able to induce some changes in Black Cut.
For example, he could condense it for a short while without it dispersing, or spread it over large areas of his body surface.
