Chapter 3 :- The Burning Slash

Vale stood still, his hand gently holding the newly sublimated Dao of Fire talent. He could feel the immense power pulsing within him. The fire seemed to respond to his every thought, swirling around him with an energy that was both terrifying and beautiful.

In an instant, his mind turned toward the next step. The Morian Sword Art had always been a technique that harmonized the will of the body with the blade, bringing forth a person's full potential. It was a refined and potent sword art passed down through the Morian family for generations. But now, Vale had something more—he had fire, something that could complement his already terrifying swordsmanship.

Vale extended his right hand, summoning his sword. It materialized in his grasp, its blade gleaming with a faint blue light. He had already sensed the power it held—this was no ordinary sword. But it wasn't enough. His vision sharpened as he combined the raw power of Dao of Fire with the perfection of the Morian Sword Art.

With a single motion, Vale swung his sword through the air. As the blade cut through the atmosphere, a fiery streak followed, leaving behind a glowing afterimage in its wake. The fire twisted and danced around the blade as if it were an extension of his own will. He felt the power surge through him.

Vale's eyes narrowed. The Morian Sword Art was about precision, control, and the release of overwhelming force. Now, with fire added to the mix, it became something far greater.

"Demon Slash: Inferno!" Vale muttered under his breath, his focus absolute.

The sword in his hand glowed with an intense red flame. He swung it with incredible speed, and in that moment, a massive wave of fire shot forward, engulfing everything in its path. The slash sliced through the air like a blade of pure destruction, a trail of flame following it, setting everything around it alight.

As the fiery slash reached its target, it collided with the boar that had killed the young player earlier. The massive creature, unaware of the incoming attack, was cleaved in half by the force of Vale's strike. The boar let out a final, guttural scream as the fire consumed it, leaving nothing behind but ash and charred remains.

Vale stood still for a moment, breathing deeply. His mind raced as the Demon Slash: Inferno technique dissipated into the air. The power he had just unleashed was astounding—far beyond anything he had ever imagined.

A glowing message appeared before him.

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You have slain a Wild Boar (Lv. 5).

Experience Gained: 50 XP.

Level Up!

You have reached Level 2.

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The message flickered for a moment before disappearing, but Vale paid it no mind. The experience was inconsequential. What mattered was the technique he had just forged—the fusion of fire and sword art.

Vale's eyes sharpened as he gripped his sword once more. It was time to take it further.

He focused his mind on the Demon Slash: Inferno, now realizing the potential it held. The flames within the technique were powerful, but they could be refined further. With a steady breath, Vale activated his Suprime Sublimation ability, pouring his will into the sword art.

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Suprime Sublimation Successful!

• New Skill: Morian Sword Art: Inferno Ascendant (Mythical)

• Effect: The user channels the full might of the Dao of Fire through the Morian Sword Art, turning the blade into a fiery extension of their will. The technique now burns hotter, stronger, and faster, capable of obliterating any foe in its path with unyielding intensity. The power of fire and sword are fused into a single, unstoppable force.

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Vale's grip tightened around the hilt of his sword. The transformation was complete. Morian Sword Art: Inferno Ascendant—a technique born from the union of the Morian Sword Art and the Dao of Fire talent. It was a skill, not an item, and its power was devastating. The fire that once swirled around his sword now burned with the fury of a thousand suns.

The air around Vale shimmered with heat as he swung the sword once more. The slash was faster, more precise, and infinitely more destructive. Flames erupted from the blade like an unstoppable tidal wave, engulfing everything before him.

Vale stepped forward, his expression calm, his focus absolute. He could sense the power of the Morian Sword Art: Inferno Ascendant flowing through him. It was more than just a skill—it was a manifestation of his will, an unstoppable force that bent the very elements to his command.

The remnants of the boar were long gone, leaving only charred earth where it had stood. Vale's gaze swept over the battlefield, his eyes gleaming with a newfound sense of purpose.

He was no longer just a swordmaster. He was something more. Something dangerous.

The Morian Sword Art: Inferno Ascendant was just the beginning.