The Martial Unity

Chapter 2128 Clash of Harmonies

His talk with his father had given Rui some insight into just how serious Emperor Rael was about seeing it to the end. Not that he expected his father not to, but his ambition had slipped to the back of Rui's mind.

The only thing that consumed his mind for the past three years was his own ambition.

Project Water.

Specifically, Project Heavy Hitter.

He still had yet to come up with a name for the technique even though it was very much complete.

"I'll figure it out when I gain inspiration." He shook his head. "For now…"

For now, he was much too eager to test his new strength and understand how much it had grown thanks to the technique.

Normally, one technique alone would never make that much of a difference, but Rui had a feeling that it would be a game-changer.

That was why he later found himself standing before Master Vertol at Darcol that day. "Thank you for coming on such short notice, Master Vertol." Rui smiled at the elder Master who had just arrived before him. "I hope I haven't troubled you all too much."

"Not at all, Your Highness." The older man nodded at Rui with acknowledgement. "You caught me at a good time. On top of that, I have been in your debt the past three years, you see."

Rui raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

has grown

up as he instantly understood what the man

see…" he faintly murmured. "It seems much

true. Much has happened,

Kandrian Empire. Whether he inferred it from his own observations and experiences or whether he was told in confidence by the Martial Sages of the Earth Sect, Rui didn't know. He supposed it didn't matter, considering that Master Vertol was a high-tier Martial

become the most important class, Martial Masters' ability to inflict harm on civilizations and cripple their growth was too

had a level of power to merit some forewarning of what was to come.

Martial Masters' ability to inflict harm on civilizations

interesting to ponder, but it was not important to Rui

you will aid me in testing my newfound offensive power, Master Vertol," Rui requested him. "While I have other ways of testing it, I have exerted my offensive power against you the most previously. Thus, unless you have grown massively stronger since our last battle, you can help me understand just how

Ah, Master Rui, I have not changed one bit in the past three years." The elder Master smiled wryly. "Not everyone

at him for a moment. "Nonetheless, I appreciate you taking the

gathering power. His legs spread, giving him stability

come, Void Prince." The elder Master grinned, taking a Sumo-like stance. "Show me just how much

VMMMmmm…!

into life, radiating pure power as its harmonic vibrations hummed through heaven and earth upon the dawn of the technique. Yet, no amount of forewarning could have protected his composure when he detected another

VMMMmmm…!

impossible to decipher, he could instinctively tell that whatever technique Rui was using was based on the

stared at Rui, aghast, as a soft grin cracked

teeth, hedging himself in place. The powerful attack surged forth with tremendous power contained within the depths of