Sword God in a World of Magic

Inside the Lightning Emperor's library, a large piece of white cloth began to shift.

The cloth moved aside, revealing a torso with a head and an arm, floating in the air.

Blood dripped from the left and bottom sides of the torso, forming a pool on the ground.

This was Shang, and he remained silent for a while, pondering what had transpired and his new condition.

The more Shang sacrificed to Entropy, the greater the impact on his Battle-Strength.

While losing his vision was a minor issue compared to losing an arm, the loss of an arm was still less significant than losing both legs.

Shang's entire battle style relied on swift forward movements, powered by his legs.

With the loss of his legs, his acceleration had likely dropped significantly.

Evading attacks would also be much more difficult.

For a Mage, losing their legs wouldn't pose a major problem. Mages typically relied on their minds and Spells for movement, as their physical speed was insufficient for combat.

And now, Shang found himself in the same position.

It was a heavy blow, indeed.

However, Shang only lamented the loss of his legs for a brief moment.

Afterward, he immediately began contemplating ways to develop his power in a manner that didn't rely on his legs.

He had done the same when he lost his left arm.

After creating his last Sword State, the loss of his left arm became inconsequential to his current Battle-Style.

While his current style was built around leg movements, Shang knew he could adapt and develop a new approach.

"You seem calmer than I expected," the Lightning Emperor remarked from behind his desk as he glanced at Shang.

Shang didn't respond immediately.

life with

Emperor chuckled softly. "That was the intention," he replied. "I knew it was only a matter of time before a Mage

"However, I didn't anticipate an altered

King claimed that it was jointly created by the

Lightning Emperor nodded. "I suspected as much. I have already ordered an inspection of all Attack and Defender Flags. It appears that two of the Defender Flags of Ancestral Mages and Archmages have

"Lost?" Shang repeated.

affirmed. "The Land and Sky Empire, as well

they will

three Defender Flags five years ago," the Lightning

years ago?" Shang

further injury. You have already lost almost half of your soul to Anti-Magic. Humans are not meant to survive with only

fact that you're still alive is

and adapting to make it possible for you to survive

process took

fell silent as he delved back into

are your plans?" the Lightning Emperor asked after a

adapt my fighting style to accommodate my new

a small smile appeared on the Lightning Emperor's

glad you're adjusting so quickly,"

Shang didn't respond.

towards

Lightning Emperor observed Shang

over five minutes, Shang remained deep in

don't want to bring about the destruction

atmosphere in the room shifted

Emperor inquired, his voice carrying an undertone of

"My goal is to gain power, but what

does power hold without a world to

trust me," Shang continued. "You have supported

have saved my life on numerous

ill

Emperor felt

talking

turned his head to face the Lightning Emperor. "You know

Lightning Emperor took