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?"

mean what I said," Rui replied. "It would be difficult to call you a fine Martial Artist because you are unfortunately not a

narrowed his eyes, yet he

you have stagnated," Rui replied, continued. "While your Martial Path is decently above average as far as 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 attuned to you

"Then…"

just one main issue," Rui replied. "Your Martial Art is highly

patterns, that constitute it, are attuned to your mind and body that they are able to squeeze every last drop of potential and power from within the body and employ most efficiently and effectively possible,

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

murmured, absorbed

that are not the most suited for 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

Rui's words. "But…the Martial Masters I have consulted have told me that my individuality hasn't reached the 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.

core problem goes far beyond that. Their analysis was, well, shallow,

Raijun stared at Rui with surprise.

Rui nodded. "Indeed."

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

"Bare with me. I promise it will make sense. First, let us begin with the Apprentice Realm, what is the source of power

more complex

battle cognition to employ physical