After settling into the dorm, Tang San quietly moved to a corner of the room, unrolling a simple mat and sitting cross-legged. The room's chatter faded into the background as he focused inward.
Shadows coiled faintly around his body, reacting subtly to the flow of his inner energy. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes, and began activating the Mysterious Heaven Skill.
A faint, ethereal glow emanated from his dantian, pulses of energy rippling outward like invisible waves. The technique was precise, methodical — each movement guided by years of disciplined memory, each breath harmonizing with the rhythm of his inner world.
I watched from across the room, shadows around my own hands stirring slightly in response. The Mysterious Heaven Skill… it's subtle, but the control is incredible. Every motion, every pulse of energy… it's perfect harmony.
Tang San's eyes remained closed, his body still, but the air around him shimmered faintly. With each circulation of his energy, his martial spirit aligned more fully with his cultivation method, strengthening the foundation of both his spirit and his body.
continued to watch Tang San, studying the subtle flow of his Mysterious Heaven Skill. Every motion, every pulse of energy was deliberate, precise, and disciplined — a perfect harmony of spirit and body.
Shadows coiled gently around my hands, whispering guidance as I quietly tried to mimic small portions of the technique with the Devouring Veil. I wasn't replicating it perfectly — only extracting principles I could adapt to my own style.
My movements became slightly more fluid, my responses sharper. The Devouring Veil, once purely reactive, now began to anticipate and flow in subtle patterns, guided by the principles I observed in Tang San's cultivation.
Tang San remained seated, eyes closed, completely immersed in his own practice. He didn't speak or glance my way, unaware that I had quietly begun integrating parts of his technique.
I exhaled slowly, letting the shadows pulse faintly around my hands. He has no idea… but this is already helping me refine my control. The sense of subtle power flowing through the shadows felt different — more precise, more aligned with intent, yet still instinctive and unique to me.
I focused, peering deeper, and realized — his soul power was exceptionally pure. The energy flowed in clean, unbroken lines, untainted and precise. Each circulation of his Mysterious Heaven Skill amplified it, making it shine faintly in the corner of my vision.
Shadows stirred gently around me, whispering their recognition. That level of soul power… rare. His cultivation isn't just skillful; it's inherently strong.
I meditated through the night, shadows coiling softly around my body as I focused on controlling the Devouring Veil. My eyes stayed open, tracing the flow of my own inner energy, feeling every subtle pulse and whisper of power.
When the first rays of morning light filtered into the dorm, I opened my eyes fully — and froze.
Tang San sat across the room, calm and still, his gaze piercing. His Purple Demon Eyes glowed faintly, a swirling amethyst light that danced across his pupils. Around him, a stream of purple qi spiraled and flowed, drawn effortlessly into his body. Each breath he took seemed to inhale the essence of the energy itself, weaving it into his cultivation.
Shadows around my hands stirred nervously, whispering recognition. That… that's absorbing qi at an advanced level. And those eyes… he's using them to refine, focus, and channel the energy directly into his cultivation.
I held my breath, observing every motion, every subtle contraction and release of his body. Even without moving, Tang San radiated control and mastery. The Purple Demon Eyes weren't just a tool — they were an extension of his soul power, amplifying his skill, enhancing his perception, and allowing him to absorb the qi with unprecedented efficiency.
I exhaled slowly, letting my shadows pulse faintly in acknowledgment. So this is why his cultivation is so refined… not just the skill, but the eyes. I have to understand how he integrates such a technique without breaking focus… maybe there's a principle I can adapt to the Devouring Veil.