My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 199 - 167: Cloud Ascension and Heart Sound Reflection

Chen Lusi looked at the shadow in front of him and began to recall the authority abilities of Wu You and Xia Panqiu.

Actually, he had never really asked the two of them about the operating principles of their authorities.

Of course, even if he asked, it probably wouldn't be of much use.

A long time ago, Xia Panqiu had already told him that for empowerers, authority ability is essentially an 'black box' type of technique.

The so-called black box technique means—not knowing the principles, but once you get started, you will immediately learn the corresponding usage as if by instinct, and as the tier increases, it might even evolve.

But being able to use it doesn't mean the user can understand the underlying operating logic of the technique. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

That's why holders of authority are called 'empowerers'.

And Chen Lusi's authority ability is actually of the same kind, for example, his 'slashing', he still doesn't understand how the spirit transforms his arm's flesh and blood to turn it into a blade.

The same goes for the current 'Illusion Soul'.

As a user, he knows how to use two authority abilities and what the effects are, but he indeed can't explain how the authority abilities are realized.

Perhaps one day, Kunlun or the Celestial Strategy Mansion will solve the mystery of authority.

But at least for the moment, he can't explain it.

So instead of recalling Xia Panqiu and Wu You's authority abilities, it's more accurate to say Chen Lusi is recalling the state they were in when using their authority abilities... and then, based on his understanding, hypothesize an operating principle for their authority abilities.

First, it's Xia Panqiu's Cloud Ascension.

Compared to Wu You's 'Heart Sound Reflection', Chen Lusi has a little more understanding of this authority ability, after all, he's seen the two forms that Xia Panqiu has before and after activating the authority.

Kunpeng extends to a Level 2 Authority... rises with the wind, parts the clouds, and bears the blue sky.

The main effect is to make the body lighter, enhance speed and control over the body, and at the same time compress the body, turning a girl into a loli form.

"..."

Chen Lusi thought about this, paused, then looked down at himself, suddenly feeling a bit hesitant.

To be honest.

He doesn't want to be like Xia Panqiu; whether she's a girl or a loli, it doesn't really matter much.

But if he compresses to that state, he'd probably be teased by the two sisters for a lifetime... Based on his understanding of the two sisters, as long as he compresses and shows up once, he'd probably not have peace for a few years.

Moreover.

The figure of Lin Ying popped up in Chen Lusi's mind, she is tall, with a slender and well-proportioned figure, and if he really compressed, wouldn't he become a ...

Thinking of this.

Chen Lusi paused again, then couldn't help but sigh, rubbed his temples, and wanted to slap himself.

What am I even thinking?

He shook his head, trying to dispel the ideas that had sprung up ever since that little loli said she returned his desires, and slowly reached out his hand.

Let's give it a try first.

Attempt to activate 'Cloud Ascension' authority without compressing himself.

Currently, with Chen Lusi's understanding of his 'Illusion Soul' authority, he can't mimic higher-tier speed-type authorities.

The situation a few days ago when dealing with Yan Kan was evidently abnormal, as his current internal spirit is not enough to mimic higher-grade authority abilities.

So Xia Panqiu's 'Cloud Ascension' indeed seems like a decent choice, as 'Cloud Ascension' can make the body lighter, provide a speed boost, and enhance control over the body, which should have a direct impact on his combat power.

Chen Lusi thought while closing his eyes, beginning to construct a mimicry of 'Cloud Ascension Authority' based on his understanding.

At the same time, the shadow behind him began to flicker, constantly changing shape.

Chen Lusi felt a slight throb in his head, then the spirit within him began to surge, permeating into his flesh and blood.

The throbbing grew more intense.

It soon reached an unbearable level.

Chen Lusi took a deep breath, stopped striving for extreme speed, and started to adjust the intensity of the 'Illusion Soul' mimicry.

The throbbing slowly decreased.

It soon arrived at a bearable range.

Chen Lusi opened his eyes and then lowered his hand.

And the moment he lowered his hand, he realized he had succeeded.

Because it was obvious that he could perceive, his body seemed to have become lighter, and there was a certain enhancement in body control as well.

This enhancement was somewhat elusive, but it was indeed an enhancement.

"..."

Chen Lusi jumped in place, hesitated for a moment, and didn't test how much the technique 'First Line' had been enhanced.

Because, in the room, there's simply not enough space.

As for body compression...

Even though Chen Lusi had found the answer, he still went to the mirror to confirm his state.

As expected, to use the 'Cloud Ascension' authority, he still had to compress his body.

He became significantly shorter, and his body approximately reverted to the state after graduating middle school, just entering high school, around fifteen or sixteen years old.

Although not as exaggerated as Xia Panqiu, who looks like two different people regardless of using authority or not… after all, her authority ability is innate and has been practiced for a long time.

But his change indeed is significant too.

"Must compress the body and also need to utilize my internal spirit…"

Chen Lusi looked at himself in the mirror, gently clenched his fist, and began to assess the practicality.

The authority ability he mimics certainly cannot compare in practicality to Xia Panqiu's innate authority ability.

First, the most important point, Xia Panqiu's innate authority ability is a 'black box', it doesn't require her internal spirit at all and uses external spirit, whereas the authority mimicked by Chen Lusi requires the consumption of internal spirit.

This is a big drawback in combat, as his current tier only reaches bleeding, maintaining this state with internal spirit for long periods means other techniques might not be usable.