Chapter 227: Feasibility of Sword Aura Fusion
"Dual sword auras?" Edgar echoed thoughtfully, stroking his chin. "Young Master, to answer your question simply: no, it’s not common at all. In fact, it’s an extraordinarily rare feat. To use two swords effectively is already a significant challenge. It demands exceptional spatial awareness, flawless coordination, and extraordinary reflexes."
Orion nodded slowly, his eyes reflecting keen interest. "So, just mastering dual-wielding swordsmanship alone is that demanding?"
Edgar nodded firmly. "Precisely. But once you add sword aura into the equation, the complexity grows exponentially. Sword aura isn’t just a technique—it’s the fusion of deep elemental comprehension and swordsmanship mastery."
"To simultaneously wield two different elemental sword auras, the practitioner must split their mental focus perfectly between both elements, synchronizing their physical movements seamlessly. Only a scant few whom I know have successfully accomplished such mastery."
Orion absorbed Edgar’s words silently, considering their implications carefully. He imagined again the Echo’s fluid, elegant movements, wielding contrasting yet complementary sword auras with near-perfect harmony.
"What about... Sword Aura Fusion?" Orion suddenly asked, his voice slightly more hesitant yet deeply intrigued. "Would it be more difficult than wielding dual sword auras?"
Edgar’s eyes widened momentarily before a gentle chuckle escaped his lips. Lucan leaned back curiously, clearly intrigued by Orion’s ambitious question.
"Sword Aura Fusion," Edgar began slowly, his tone calm yet deeply knowledgeable, "falls under the broader category of Elemental Fusion itself. And Elemental Fusion is considered hundreds, perhaps even thousands of times harder than simply using two sword auras separately."
"Thousands of times harder?" Orion asked softly, clearly surprised despite his expectations.
Edgar nodded gravely, his eyes reflecting genuine seriousness. "Indeed, Young Master. Elemental Fusion demands not only profound understanding of each individual element but also requires the physical and spiritual strength to withstand the immense backlash resulting from the clashing elements."
"Merely controlling one sword aura is strenuous enough—forcing two different sword auras into harmony is practically impossible for anyone below the Ninth Tier. In fact, even those who’ve transcended the Ninth Tier most of the time fail disastrously when attempting fusion."