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.

my life with your pin," Shang

he replied. "I knew it was only a matter of time before a Mage

"However, I didn't anticipate an altered

it was jointly created by the three Empires,"

already ordered an inspection of all Attack and Defender Flags. It appears that two of the Defender

"Lost?" Shang repeated.

the Lightning Emperor affirmed. "The Land and Sky Empire, as well as the Judgment Palace, have lost their

will be

a sense, you destroyed three Defender Flags five years ago," the Lightning

years ago?"

nodded. "Your soul suffered further injury. You have already lost almost half of your soul to Anti-Magic. Humans are not meant to survive with only 50%

fact that you're still alive is nothing short of

make it possible

took approximately five

fell silent as he delved

your plans?" the Lightning Emperor asked

my fighting style to accommodate my new situation,"

a small smile

adjusting so quickly,"

Shang didn't respond.

pointed his head towards the

observed Shang

over five minutes, Shang remained

don't want to bring about the destruction of

in the room shifted at

you mean?" the Lightning Emperor inquired, his voice carrying an undertone

about the end of the world," Shang reiterated. "My goal is to gain power, but what use is power if there's

does power hold without a world

trust me," Shang continued. "You

saved my life

sense no ill intentions

Emperor felt a tinge

you talking about?" he

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

took a