"Ding. Congratulations, in the time of life and death you were able to comprehend the concept of reality and illusion, your comprehension of 'Elemental Mirage Swordplay' his increased tremendously. You have comprehended the martial technique 'Elemental Mirage Swordplay' to small success. "
As the system chimed in his ears, Luo Tian pondered silently, "True growth only blooms amidst life and death, within the crucible of battle." The memory of the bandit leader's ferocious attack lingered in his mind. Despite dodging the strike, an ominous feeling gnawed at him, warning of imminent danger.
Yet, as time seemed to slow around him at that moment, his focus narrowed onto the glinting blade before him. In that suspended moment, all external distractions faded away, leaving only Luo Tian and the lethal weapon bearing down on him. The concept of illusion teased at the edges of his consciousness like a tantalizing puzzle waiting to be solved.