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 your

"That was the intention," he replied. "I knew it was only a

expression turned serious. "However, I

jointly

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

"Lost?" Shang repeated.

as well as the Judgment Palace, have lost

they will

three Defender Flags five years ago," the Lightning Emperor

years ago?" Shang

almost half of your soul to Anti-Magic. Humans are not meant to survive with only 50% of

fact that you're still alive

realigning and adapting to make it possible for you to survive with what little

process took approximately five

silent as he delved back

plans?" the Lightning Emperor asked after

fighting style to accommodate my new situation," Shang

a small smile appeared

glad you're adjusting so quickly," he

Shang didn't respond.

towards the ceiling, lost

Lightning Emperor observed Shang

Shang

don't want to bring about the

atmosphere in the

his voice carrying an undertone

the end of the world," Shang reiterated. "My goal is to gain power, but what use is

hold without a

me," Shang continued. "You have

saved my

no ill intentions coming from

Emperor felt a

are you talking about?" he

the Lightning Emperor. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. You are aware of

took a deep