Absolute Cheater - Chapter 478
Chapter 478: Averin Academy II
and our goal “This,” Asher continued, the faint red gleam of the tablet pulsing like a heartbeat in his hand, “is a an copy of the Sanguine Supreme Art. The Sanguine Supreme art is my technique, which I use but it is too powerful for little ones like you, you guys won’t even have enough mana to use even the first move, So, I created an toned down version for you to use.”
The cousins leaned in, captivated by the faint whispers that seemed to echo from the runes themselves. Each symbol carried a resonance of living power—neither cold nor mechanical, but pulsing with intent.
“This art,” Asher went on, “is called the Sanguine War Art, and unlike my Sanguine Supreme Art, which refines the soul and blood to ascend beyond mortal balance, this one focuses on battle mastery. It’s designed for weapon bearers—for warriors who bleed on the frontlines rather than meditate in stillness.”
He turned the tablet, showing the runes etched into its five radiant rings. “It has five stages, each one tied to both your blood and your chosen weapon. Listen carefully, because the deeper you go, the harder it is to learn it.”
Stage One — Crimson Flow
Asher’s voice took on a measured rhythm, each word deliberate.
“The first step teaches you to awaken your blood essence through motion. Every swing, thrust, or strike must pulse in sync with your heart. Your weapon becomes an extension of your veins, your strikes carrying the flow of your life itself. Fail to control it, and your energy will turn against you.”
He gestured lightly, and crimson light flowed down his arm like living liquid, wrapping around his sword. The ground beneath him trembled faintly as he slashed through the air, leaving a rippling afterimage of bloodlight that lingered like smoke.
Stage Two — Soul Vein Resonance
“The second stage,” Asher continued, “is about connection. You’ll merge your soul rhythm with your blood flow, creating a unified current. When done correctly, your weapon won’t just obey—it will respond. It will feel your intent before you move. This is where your true partnership with your weapon begins.”
The tablet’s second ring pulsed softly, radiating a deep, resonant hum that echoed in their bones.
Stage Three — Scarlet Command
He paused, his gaze flicking across the five of them. “Here, you begin to command not just your own weapon, but your domain. Every movement leaves traces of your essence in the air, on the ground, in your enemy’s wounds. Your strikes can command lingering aftereffects—pressure, blood burn, or resonance chains.”
Sylens’ eyes lit up slightly. “That sounds like beast-binding laws.”
“Similar,” Asher acknowledged. “Except this binds the battlefield itself. You dictate the rhythm of everything that bleeds within your reach.”
Stage Four — Bloodlit Dominion
“The fourth step is not for ordinary cultivators,” Asher said, his tone sharpening. “It requires the synchronization of body, soul, and weapon at their highest harmony. You’ll begin to draw on the world’s ambient life force—blood energy that exists in every living thing. If mastered, this lets you recover, fight, and endure far beyond mortal capacity.”
He moved his hand across the tablet, and the crimson runes flared brighter. The cousins could feel it—the raw hunger of battle woven with the serenity of perfect control.
Stage Five — Crimson Ascendance
Finally, Asher’s voice dropped to a near whisper. “The last stage is called Crimson Ascendance. It’s not about destruction—it’s about transcendence. You stop being a fighter with a weapon and become a conduit of living will. Every strike becomes a law of your own making. But this path comes with a warning—once you cross it, you cannot go back. The weapon and your blood become one, permanently bound.”
He looked at them all, eyes glowing faintly. “That’s why I didn’t teach you my Sanguine Supreme Art. That one consumes everything to reach the apex of a single soul. The War Art, however, shares power—it strengthens your bond to your weapon and your kin. It’s made for those who fight together.”
The courtyard was utterly silent. Even the morning wind seemed to pause.
Then Asher smiled faintly, the sharpness of command fading into quiet warmth. “Each of you will receive a copy of the War Art’s foundation. Don’t rush it. You’ll feel the first resonance when your blood and weapon begin to move as one. From there, it’s yours to shape.”
He raised his hand slightly, and five streaks of red light separated from the tablet, each forming a small sigil that floated toward its chosen inheritor. The moment they touched, the cousins gasped—feeling the ancient art’s pulse align with their veins as all its knowledge was carved directly into their minds.
“We still have two days,” Asher said evenly, lowering his hand as the crimson glow faded. “So by that time, I’ll make sure each of you masters at least the first two stages.”
The cousins nodded firmly, still recovering from the rush of energy and revelation flowing through them. The Sanguine War Art wasn’t just a cultivation method—it was alive. It thrummed inside their souls, whispering of battle, unity, and bloodline resonance.
Asher stepped forward and began to explain. “The art has five stages,” he said, drawing faint runic lines into the air with a trace of his soul energy. Each mark glowed deep crimson, forming a sequence of symbols that revolved slowly before them.
“The Five Stages of the Sanguine War Art,” he began, his tone calm but resonant, “are designed to build your power from control to transcendence. Unlike the Sanguine Supreme Art, which refines the body and soul as one, this one forges blood and combat instinct into perfect synchronization.”
He gestured toward the first rune.
“Stage One: Crimson Flow.””This stage teaches you to circulate blood energy through your meridians without breaking rhythm during combat. It strengthens your body and stabilizes your internal energy flow. You’ll feel faster, steadier—and your strikes will carry the weight of every heartbeat.”
Stage Two — Soul Vein Resonance
“The second stage,” Asher continued, “is about connection. You’ll merge your soul rhythm with your blood flow, creating a unified current. When done correctly, your weapon won’t just obey—it will respond. It will feel your intent before you move. This is where your true partnership with your weapon begins.”