The spiritual mist of the Violet Spring Sect drifted across the tiled rooftops like a calm veil as Victor stood in the center of the private courtyard, bathed in the glow of early morning qi.
"Again," Elder Mo's voice rang calmly from the side.
Victor exhaled and clenched his fists. His bare upper torso glistened with sweat as he focused, channeling the qi in his dantian to specific flow points across his limbs and torso.
He visualized the internal circulation map that Elder Mo had carved into his mind earlier—the route of the Iron Vein Flow technique.
The moment the final loop connected, something changed.
A dull bronze shimmer spread across his skin.
[ Technique Activated: Iron Vein Flow ]
[ Physical Resistance Increased: 20% ]
[ Duration Remaining: 00:30 seconds ]
Victor's breathing turned steady as he held the stance.
