Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

[Martial Technique Name: Gale Rend]

[Tier: Basic]

[Difficulty: Extreme (Requires precise control over weapon momentum)

[Energy Requirement: None (Purely technique-based)]

[Description: A katana-focused technique that amplifies the speed and force of each strike, creating a burst of air pressure with every swing. The practitioner can channel their movements into a whirlwind of slashes, overwhelming opponents with both physical and environmental damage.]

Kyle's eyes lit up as he read the description. 'This will amplify my katana skills without changing my style. It's like it was made for me.'

[Martial Technique Name: Blazing Impact]

[Tier: Basic]

[Difficulty: Extreme (Requires explosive strength and timing)]

[Energy Requirement: None (Purely technique-based)]

[Description: A high-impact technique that channels the practitioner's momentum into a single, devastating strike. The force generated upon impact can shatter defenses and send shockwaves through the battlefield. Advanced users can control the direction of the shockwave, using it strategically to disorient or separate enemies.

'Offense is the best defense,' Kyle thought with a grin. 'And this is exactly what I need for breaking through tough opponents.'

[Martial Technique Name: Infernal Spiral]

[Tier: Basic]

[Difficulty: Extreme (Requires flawless control over rotational force and balance)]

[Energy Requirement: None (Purely technique-based)]

[Description: A rotational attack that generates a spiraling wave of force around the practitioner, creating a zone of destruction. The technique is best used in close combat, where the spiral can deal maximum damage. Advanced users can condense the spiral into a focused attack, directing its power toward a single target.]

Kyle exhaled slowly after reading their descriptions.

'This is going to be devastating in the right hands. And with the system's help, I can master it in no time.'

Satisfied with his choices, Kyle placed his hand on one of the book and opened it. As expected, the system's familiar notification graced him once again.

[Do you want to learn the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Silent Steps?]

[Cost: 100 Skill Points]

[Yes] [No]

"Heck, yeah!" Kyle said out with a scream, immediately selecting [Yes].

Immediately, like before, the world around him darkened, his surroundings dissolving into nothingness. He floated in a void, just as he had during his experience with Air Steps, though this time it felt different. There was no gust of wind or lightness to guide him. Instead, it was silence—absolute, suffocating silence.

His heartbeat became his only companion, its rhythmic thudding magnified a hundredfold. It grew louder, each beat reverberating through his chest until he thought it might burst. Just as panic threatened to set in, a shift occurred.

A whisper.

Then another.

Kyle's body moved, unbidden but precise, his feet gliding across an unseen surface. The silence of his surroundings seemed to extend to his movements.

Each step was devoid of sound, not even the faintest scuff of fabric or the creak of leather reaching his ears. It was eerie, like he wasn't entirely there.

His body continued, following motions too intricate for him to consciously process. His feet twisted and turned, his weight shifted with practiced ease, and his posture adjusted minutely to maintain perfect balance.

Kyle's mind absorbed the technique's nuances through a flood of experiences that weren't his own.

He saw endless hours of practice — walking on thin ropes, moving across fragile glass without a single crack, evading opponents who could track him by sound alone and even learning to control his heartbeat.

The last part was the most shocking as he slowly managed to make his heart pace so silently, that even he himself couldn't hear it any longer.

The memories burned themselves into his consciousness, embedding every movement, every adjustment, into his muscle memory.

When the sensation ended, Kyle found himself standing on nothingness, his feet perfectly steady with his breathing slow and measured.

[Congratulations! You have learned the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Silent Steps.]

Kyle blinked as his surroundings returned to normal. The room felt jarringly bright after the darkness of the void, and the silence was replaced by the faint sound of Void sleeping on the bed. He glanced down and couldn't see the book anymore as expected, before reaching out for the next.

"One down. Three more to go."

[Do you want to learn the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Gale Rend?]

[Cost: 100 Skill Points]

[Yes] [No]

"Let's do this."

As soon as Kyle selected [Yes], the world shifted once more. This time, the void he entered wasn't silent or weightless—it was filled with motion. He felt wind whip around him, sharp and unrelenting, carrying with it the faint scent of steel.

A weapon appeared on his hand, a katana even and he used it to slash through the air, mimicking the movements described in the technique without any action from himself. Each motion was fluid yet forceful, his muscles straining as they adjusted to the phantom weight of a katana.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

He could feel the momentum of each strike, the precise control required to channel it into bursts of air pressure. The technique wasn't just about raw strength—it was a delicate balance of speed and force, requiring impeccable timing to create the desired effect.

Kyle's vision blurred as memories poured into him. He saw countless swings, each one faster and sharper than the last, culminating in a whirlwind of slashes that tore through imaginary opponents. The effort was grueling; his arms ached, his chest burned, but the mastery was undeniable.

When he finally returned to reality, his breathing was steady, his muscles relaxed. The room felt too still, too small compared to the expansive void where he had learned the technique.

[Congratulations! You have learned the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Gale Rend.]

Kyle didn't waste time to move on to the next.

[Do you want to learn the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Blazing Impact?]

[Cost: 100 Skill Points]

[Yes] [No]

This time, the void was oppressive, filled with heat and tension. Kyle felt every muscle in his body tense as the technique's demands became clear.

His movements were slow at first, deliberate. He could feel the power building with each step, each motion. It wasn't just about strength; it was about timing, about channeling every ounce of force into a single, devastating strike.

As the memories of practice flooded in, Kyle experienced the strain of mastering the technique. He felt the explosive release of power, the way it shattered imaginary barriers and sent shockwaves rippling outward. It was pure destruction, raw and unfiltered.

After going through memories of many years, the process ended, leaving Kyle standing in his room, his hands trembling slightly from the phantom exertion.

[Congratulations! You have learned the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Blazing Impact.]

"Three down," Kyle said, his voice tinged with awe, before reaching for the final book.

The void this time was chaotic, filled with spiraling energy that threatened to pull Kyle apart. He could feel the rotational force, the sheer power of the technique.

His body moved instinctively, twisting and turning as it adjusted to the technique's demands. It wasn't just about spinning — it was about control, about maintaining balance and directing the force precisely where it was needed.

Kyle's mind was inundated with memories of practice, of countless attempts to perfect the technique. He saw the spirals grow tighter, more focused, until they became weapons of unparalleled destruction.

When he returned to the real world, Kyle felt a strange sense of exhilaration. The room seemed almost too ordinary after the chaos of the void.

[Congratulations! You have learned the Basic Martial Arts Technique: Infernal Spiral]

Kyle stared at his hands with steady breathing as a wave of satisfaction washed over him. "I really did it," he whispered with his voice some pride.

The techniques were his now, their complexities were now etched into his mind and body as if he'd spent years perfecting them. Each movement and each detail still remained vivid, the phantom sensations of his training in the void still coursing through his muscles.

He clenched his fists, anticipation surging through him. The urge to test out what he had learned was almost unbearable.

'Gale Rend, Blazing Impact, Infernal Spiral… Silent Steps… I can't wait to see what I can do now.' His thoughts raced with scenarios; imagining the chaos he could unleash with his newfound mastery.

But as his gaze shifted toward the window, the faint glow of moonlight reminded him of the late hour. Though the void was timeless and barely no time had passed in the real world, it didn't change the fact that it was still night and he was meant to be sleeping, not testing techniques outside.

Kyle observed his sleeping dragon for a while and smiled at the sight before throwing himself on the bed to join Void in the comfort.

"Tomorrow," he whispered to himself, pulling the blanket over his body. "I'll test it all out tomorrow."

Closing his eyes, his learning process didn't come to an end, as he let the memories of the techniques lull him into sleep. Visions of swirling air, fiery impacts, and spiraling chaos accompanied him into his dream, as he applied all that he had learned into combat.