piratefiction Chapter 472 105.8 - What it means to be a Genius
Chapter 472 105.8 - What it means to be a Genius
Chapter 472 105.8 - What it means to be a Genius
The morning light once again filtered through the high windows, casting long shadows across the training hall. Dakota and Astron stood on the mat, the air between them crackling with anticipation.
"Are you ready?" Dakota asked a fierce smile on her face, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Astron met her gaze, steeling himself for the challenge ahead. "As ready as I'll ever be, Master."
Dakota nodded, satisfied with his determination. "Remember, we'll use only the [Gale Stance]. Show me everything you've learned."
With a swift motion, Dakota assumed the [Gale Stance], her posture relaxed yet radiating controlled power. Astron mirrored her, his stance solid and focused.
"Begin," Dakota commanded.
Astron moved first, launching into a [High Gale] strike with fluid precision. His fist cut through the air, aimed at Dakota's upper body. Dakota met his strike with a perfectly timed block, her movements effortless.
"Good," Dakota said, her voice calm despite the intensity of the exchange. "Now, keep it going."
Astron transitioned smoothly into [Medium Gale], a horizontal strike designed to break through defenses. Dakota matched his pace, her own strike intercepting his with equal power.
The sound of their strikes echoed through the hall, each impact a testament to their skill and training. Astron's movements were precise and powerful, each strike flowing seamlessly into the next. Dakota's responses were equally flawless, her experience and skill evident in every motion.
"Don't hesitate," Dakota urged, parrying another strike. "Commit fully to each attack."
Astron pushed harder, the rhythm of his strikes becoming more aggressive. He flowed into [Low Gale], his strike aimed at Dakota's lower body. Dakota countered with a swift kick, deflecting his attack with ease.
"Excellent," Dakota said, her tone filled with approval. "Now, let's see your full potential."
Astron's eyes narrowed with determination. He launched into a rapid sequence of strikes, combining [High Gale], [Medium Gale], and [Low Gale] in a relentless barrage. Each strike was executed with perfect form, his mana enhancing every movement.
Despite his speed and precision, Dakota matched him strike for strike. Her movements were a blur of controlled power, intercepting each of his attacks with calculated precision.
'Is she reading me?' She deflected, blocked, and countered with a grace that seemed almost effortless.
'Indeed. I guess I still have yet to engrave the sense of battle to my technique.' He already knew that training his attacks alone would not help him in the real battle. No matter how fast he grasped, he was fighting with his body for the first time.
'The range of the strikes, the posture, everything is different.' Dakota was different.
'She is....Spacing me....' Out of all the people that he had faced, she looked like a wall. There were no surprise attacks, no witty strikes.
Pure Martial Arts.
That was new for him, as even while he was in that place, the sole reason why he had learned to fight was to efficiently destroy his enemies.
Astron felt the burn in his muscles, the strain of pushing his limits.
But he didn't let up. He poured everything into his attacks, and his desire to improve drove him forward.
Astron explained calmly, "In the academy, I had already learned how to use basic blocks and how magic works."
'Thanks to a certain someone.' He could not help but think as he remembered how that certain someone waited for the whole night to teach him how to use magic.
"I can already use certain spells up to the second grade. I wasn't expecting this one to be easy, but I figured I'd give it a try."
Tianna's mouth hung open wide, unable to believe what she was seeing for a moment. "You... you can already form the spell blocks and create the thread?"
Astron nodded, focusing on the thread as he continued to weave it. "Yes, Instructor. The basics came naturally to me, and I've had some practice with similar spells. I'm not perfect yet, but I understand the principles."
Tianna shook her head in amazement. "It was my fault."
'For expecting anything less for you.....What a monster...' "Your fault?"
"Don't mind me."
Once again, Tianna saw a new world.
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"Do you wish to challenge the sixth stage?"
"Not yet. I think it is better for me to train a little bit more."
"Good. You should never get ahead of yourself, especially while training."
"I will keep that in mind.
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Astron stood before the door of the training room, his mind already working on deciphering the new password. 'The password... It should be, Expand Yourself.' As he thought, he deciphered the psions.
"Only the strong will prevail."
But the answer was not close this time.
"She had a change of heart, it seems. Maybe something happened." He mumbled as he entered the password. After entering, she faced Reina who was sitting on the table with her legs crossed. This time, her suit was not a short skirt but a pair of black jeans with trousers.
"Let's begin today's training," Reina said, her tone calmer compared to normal. She created a new set of psion lines, this time with multiple higher-ranked threads. "Today, you'll start by focusing on filtering and assimilation for a multiple higher-ranked mana thread, as per usual."
"I understand."
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"Welcome, Trainee Astron Natusalune. Beginning body training session focusing on Everchanging Glyph optimization."
And he finished the day with the same voice once again.