The Martial Unity

It wasn't long before Rui had completed his sparring session with his latest mentee. "You're truly amazing," Prince Raijun heaved a sigh. "How are you so versatile?"

"It's a consequence of the nature of my Martial Art," Rui replied with a composed tone. "More importantly, I have gained some insights I wish to speak to you about."

The prince eagerly nodded.

"Firstly, your Martial Path is dynamic redirection, correct?"

"Correct," The prince nodded.

Rui had figured it out from the very first strike. The man possessed an incredibly high ability to control and manipulate momentum. His own, as well as that of his opponent. This allowed him to alter the direction of his attack mid-strike nigh instantly, and redirect them towards his opponent.

"Your fundamentals are quite solid," Rui remarked clinically. "Your control over the flow of power is quite exquisite even, you're a fine sparrer."

Prince Raijun frowned. That was an odd choice of words.

"Sparrer?"

replied. "It would be difficult to call you a fine Martial Artist because

eyes, yet he was completely composed and

its grade goes and your foundations, and body are all quite solid, there are issues. I can even say that you're doing a very good job with your approach to individuality, I can sense that your Martial Art is decently

"Then…"

just one main issue," Rui replied.

it is only because a Martial Art and the techniques, principles, and patterns, that constitute it, are attuned to your mind and body that they are able to squeeze every last drop of potential and power

is that the individuality you imbue into your Martial Art that increases its attunement is never refined," Rui calmly informed him. "Refinement, or lack thereof in this case is in reference to the umpteen number of micro-flaws in the techniques, principles, and patterns of your Martial Art, that reduce its

murmured, absorbed

your body," Rui replied. "One or two don't make a difference, but when there are many, they can greatly reduce your combat prowess. It is also difficult to consciously and actively detect them. It is also the reason that you

threshold to survive the Squite evolution breakthrough process. That's why I have been working hard to imbue my Martial Art with as much individuality as possible, but progress seems nearly impossible. I get stronger, but

Rui reassured. "The issue is that the core problem goes far beyond that. Their analysis was, well, shallow, for a

Raijun stared at Rui with surprise. "Shallow?

Rui nodded. "Indeed."

understand," Prince Raijun shook his head with a little frustration. "What exactly is happening, why can't I reach the threshold of

me. I promise it will make sense. First, let us begin

question alone was more complex than

and dynamic battle cognition to employ physical power in a manner that is exponentially more efficient and