Every subtle variation of the Mural Saber Skill—the principles behind it, the trajectory of its movements, the flow of energy, the guidance of intent—was now as clear to him as the lines on his own palm.
And at that very moment, as Li Wen entered a state of Absolute Focus,
The smoke ring above his head underwent a second transformation.
It split from a single ring into two.
Li Wen, completely immersed in the world of the mural, didn't notice a thing. But the crowd in the plaza outside was quick to spot the change.
"This... Could this be... the legendary second transformation of the Azure Jade Smoke Ring?" a senior student exclaimed in shock.
"A second transformation? This thing can change twice?"
"That's just what I've heard. They say this phenomenon occurs when someone enters a state of absolute meditative focus."
...
If even a senior student knew of this, the marquises and kings on the main dais naturally understood its significance even better. All their eyes lit up.
