Chapter 57: Formatting
From the next day, I began to learn advanced applications and combat methods of the Thunder God Style one-on-one from Threefold Expert Lee Gwang. Although what I had learned so far was also Thunder God Style, according to Lee Gwang, when moving to an advanced stage, I would learn the secret techniques of Thunder God Style and understand new combat methods. I felt a tinge of pride thinking that I was finally on track.
“Unfold the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique again.”
“Yes.”
I stood in the morning training ground and took a mid-level stance, following Threefold Expert Lee Gwang’s instruction. It was an action I had performed a hundred thousand times until yesterday, so I naturally unfolded it without much thought. As the first move finished, he spoke with satisfaction.
“The excess has fallen away. Don’t you think it has become a bit faster?”
“Uh…”
I realized then that the breathing that used to stutter between moves was now seamless. Though I had performed it unconsciously, the sword speed (劍速) seemed to have definitely increased. As I stood there in surprise, Lee Gwang continued.
“Now, you have achieved the Thunder Shadow Sword Technique. It also means it’s time for you to learn advanced applications of the sword technique.”
“……!!”