Chapter 57 - Power of Ki (2/2)

”The Ki in our body is a flow of energy, that flow can be used on our own cells. Just now I used it to strengthen the cells in my body, making my body as hard as a rock. People who master the use of Ki are even able to slow down the process of ageing, reverse it even.”

”If Ki is in our body, then how does sword Ki work?”

”The flow of energy can be extended to the extent of what we touch, almost as if it has become a part of our body. Everything in this world has a flow and we can use our Ki to disrupt it or strengthen it.”

”Can mages also use Ki?”

”There is a reason why mages are so sought after by the kingdoms. Increasing one's mana pool can be done through the use of items, by using Magical beast crystals. The stronger the crystals are the more mana can be gathered inside of them. We knights are limited by the strength of our bodies, the only use we have for the crystals is to use them as weapons or armour.

To answer your question, No. Just like how we can't use the force of the world they can not use the force inside them. Perhaps this is the divine being's way of balancing the world out.”

What he said triggered a thought in my mind, wasn't I able to use both. If I eventually unlocked my skills I would be using Magic which came from my mana pool. Although I didn't have any mana currently, with my new skill it would only be a matter of time. So I had to ask.

”Are there any exceptions to this.”

”I'm starting to like you more and more, yes there is one that many people know quite well, the shadow plague. When the shadow infects a person or creature they are able to supply the creature or human with mana. This is what makes an infected creature or human stronger than usual. No one knows how the shadow is able to do this without bringing harm to the host's body.”

The old man stood up and sat directly behind me. I could feel his warm hand touch my back.

”The best way to learn how to use Ki is to experience what Ki feels like. In a moment you're going to feel a warm sensation go through your body. Don't be frightened, the cells in your body will feel like they are on fire strengthening your body. I want you to remember this feeling.”

Just as the old man had said, I could feel his hand start to get warmer. It felt like an invisible force was trying to enter my body.

Suddenly a notification sound rang in my head.

The energy flow changed, instead of it being pushed into my body it felt like the energy flow was being pulled from the old man.

”Old man are you okay?” I shouted in a worried voice.

The Old man was grunting, making strange noises as if he was in pain.

I jumped up off the ground and moved away from the old man, breaking contact from him. when I turned around to look at the old man he had collapsed on the floor. He wasn't moving.

Just when I was about to check if the old man was alive a familiar sound was heard.

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