Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

The morning sun filtered through the trees surrounding Kyle's backyard, its golden rays glinting off the polished blade of the katana in his hand.

Kyle had been training for hours, and despite the fatigue that was creeping into his muscles, his grin was still unwavering.

He shifted his stance with the [Aurora Fang] steady in his grip as he prepared to execute Gale Rend. Taking a deep breath, Kyle surged forward with fluid movements.

The blade sliced through the air with such speed and precision that a visible ripple of sharp air pressure burst outward, making leaves scattered from the force. He followed up with a series of rapid strikes, each swing amplifying the whirlwind effect around him.

As he finished the sequence, Kyle paused, exhaling heavily but with satisfaction. "This technique... It's like it was made for me," he murmured, wiping the sweat from his brow.

Without missing a beat, he transitioned into Blazing Impact. Planting his feet firmly, Kyle shifted his weight and brought Aurora Fang above his head. Channeling his entire momentum into a downward slash, he released a devastating strike that sent a sharp shockwave rippling across the yard. Thankfully, he had controlled his strength enough to not damage the surroundings.

"Perfect," Kyle said with a grin.

Finally, he readied himself for Infernal Spiral, the most physically demanding of the techniques. He began spinning, the katana extended outward as he controlled the rotational force with every muscle in his body.

A spiraling wave of force erupted around him, tearing through the air. The whirlwind of energy condensed as Kyle honed his focus, directing its power toward a single target — a large boulder at the edge of the yard. The spiral collided with the rock, shattering it into countless fragments!

He couldn't gage how powerful the attack was, as he would have been able to easily cut that boulder if he used some of his strength. But he had withheld his strength to the best of his ability while performing the attack, and for it to have done that same amount of damage spoke alot of its potential.

Kyle stood straight, admiring the destruction he had caused. "All three offensive techniques are incredible," he muttered, sheathing Aurora Fang. "I can't wait to see how they fare in real combat."

Satisfied with his progress, he sheathed his blade and turned toward the other side of the backyard, where Riya stood with her bow in hand.

She was deep in concentration and her eyes were locked on a part of the wall. Her movements were deliberate and precise, each one radiating a sense of control and focus that even Kyle couldn't help but admire.

Riya exhaled slowly and drew her bow to its full extent. The arrow she had nocked didn't tremble in the slightest and her form remained steady. But she wasn't aiming to shoot. Instead, she was holding the position, her muscles taut as though memorizing the tension of the bowstring and the way her body aligned with it.

Her fingers released the string; not to shoot the arrow, but to let it return gently to its neutral position. She repeated the motion, over and over, sometimes adjusting her stance or the angle of the bow slightly!

"She hasn't fired a single shot yet," Kyle muttered under his breath.

But this was the one of the eessence of Phantom Arc Mastery. It wasn't about firing arrows endlessly; it was about control. Every muscle, every shift in balance, every adjustment to her grip, all of it worked toward understanding her body in relation to the bow.

Occasionally, Riya closed her eyes, her head tilting slightly as if visualizing something. Then she'd draw the bow again with perfect posture and measured breathing.

Kyle watched her for a moment, noting her intense concentration. "I'm heading inside," he called out.

Riya didn't respond verbally, simply nodding her head.

As Kyle turned to leave, he noticed Void sitting on the ground nearby with eyes closed and deep in cultivation.

The sight brought a small smile to Kyle's face.

'Everyone's working hard,' he thought as he walked back into the house, leaving the two of them to their training.

***

The cool water of the bath felt like a blessing against Kyle's tired muscles. He leaned back, letting the soothing sensation wash away the morning's fatigue. By the time he stepped out and dried off, he felt refreshed and ready for the next phase of his plan.

Returning to his room, Kyle released some of the pile of mana cores he had purchased earlier from the inventory.

The shimmering crystals tumbled onto his bed, filling it to the brim. Each mana core pulsed with faint energy, their colors ranging from deep blues to vibrant greens and fiery reds. There were exactly 1,000 of them if one decided to count, and the sheer quantity took up almost all the available space in his room.

Kyle licked his lips, excitement bubbling within him as he opened his status panel for a final look before he said:

"Time to gobble them down."

Picking up the first mana core, Kyle placed it into his mouth. Its energy quickly dissolving and following up with a notification:

[EXP +20]

He continued without wasting time, picking the mana cores one after the other.

[EXP +20]

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[EXP +20]

...

The notifications rang out in Kyle's mind with each mana core consumed. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the moment he had been waiting for arrived.

[EXP: 27,000/27,000]

[Congratulations! You have Leveled Up!]

[Beginner Lightning Mage: Lv 8 >> Lv 9]

[All stats: +10]

Kyle clenched his fists as power coursed through him, but he wasted no time to continue, and it only took 3 mana cores to get another notification.

[EXP: 12,000/12,000]

[Congratulations! You have Leveled Up!]

[Beginner Chaos Mage: Lv 6 >> Lv 7]

[All stats: +10]

Another surge of power followed, leaving Kyle filled with excitement. Just when he was wondering if things could get any better, another notification caught his attention that made his eyes sparkle with joy!

[Gobbler: Lv 2 >> Lv 3

[Gobbler (Lv 3): Gobble a Mana Core to acquire 30% Mana]

"Perfect! Just the boost I was looking for."

With renewed vigor, Kyle resumed devouring the mana cores. The notifications continued to flood his mind, their rhythmic chime a testament to his rapid progress.

[EXP +30]

[EXP +30]

It didn't take too long before he consumed the last mana core, before deciding to summon his status panel to check his gains.

"Status!"