1. Bright Pulse (Mingmai 明脉)
Inspiration: Ming Jin
Description: The foundational stage. Power is generated through muscle memory and clear physical movements. The practitioner starts to feel their internal energy.
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2. Shadow Pulse (Yinmai 隐脉)
Inspiration: An Jin
Description: Movements become subtler. Energy flows through tendons and bones. Force is hidden yet devastating. This is where a martial artist learns to strike without revealing intent.
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3. Vein of Transformation (Huamai 化脉)
Inspiration: Hua Jin
Description: The martial artist can redirect force effortlessly. Instead of clashing, they flow with their enemy's power, unraveling them from within.
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4. Core Rebound (Dantan 弹丹)
Inspiration: Dan Jin
Description: A surge of compressed internal energy that bursts like a spring from the core (Dantian). Strikes ripple like explosions through the opponent.
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5. Iron Vein (Gangmai 刚脉)
Inspiration: Gang Jin
Description: The body becomes a weapon. Bones, sinews, and blood are tempered. Strikes feel like being hit by iron — resilience and hardness define this stage.
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6. Flowing Vein (Roumai 柔脉)
Inspiration: Rou Jin
Description: The practitioner achieves fluid mastery. Movements are gentle and slow, yet overwhelming. They become hard to predict and counter.
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7. Echo Pulse (Huanyin 幻音)
Original Concept: The sound of movement alone can create pressure. This is mastery that transcends the physical. Your pulse echoes through space, creating fear and force without touch.