ONLINE: Blades of Eternity

Chapter 115 ICE JADE PERFECTED!

The air was frigid inside Carmilia's residence, the cold biting at every inch of exposed skin. Yet, in the heart of the icebound courtyard, Lila stood with her arms raised, her breath coming in shallow, focused bursts. The harsh cold no longer affected her as it once did; she had been training under Carmilia, the Ice Queen, for weeks now.

Every day had been a grueling battle to master the Ice Jade technique—a complex skill that required flawless control over one's mana flow and the ability to infuse it with the essence of ice.

For weeks, she had failed, over and over, as Carmilia watched from the sidelines, her sharp gaze never wavering, her words often as cold as the frost that coated the courtyard. But today, something felt different. The flow of mana inside Lila was smoother, clearer, as if the ice itself was guiding her.

Carmilia, standing in the corner with her arms crossed, observed Lila closely. Her face remained expressionless, but there was a hint of expectation in her eyes. She had pushed Lila to her limits, forced her to confront her weaknesses, but Carmilia knew this was the moment that would define Lila's progress.

"Focus," Carmilia said, her voice like a cold breeze cutting through the silence. "Feel the ice in your veins. Become one with it."

Lila closed her eyes, shutting out the biting wind, the cold stone beneath her feet, and even the distant sound of the frozen lake. All that mattered was the flow of her mana, the rhythm of her breath, and the image of the Ice Jade—the crystallization of her power. She could see it now, clearer than ever before. The shimmering, translucent jade forming within her, its surface cold yet radiant.

With one final breath, she willed the Ice Jade into existence.

A sudden surge of power flowed through her, and the courtyard around her seemed to still. In her palm, a small, glowing shard of ice began to form. It was pure, gleaming with a soft blue light that pulsed in rhythm with her heartbeat. The shard expanded, swirling into a perfect jade-like crystal, hovering just above her outstretched hand.

She had done it.

The Ice Jade hovered there for a moment, its cold light illuminating her face, before she clenched her fist, absorbing its energy back into her body. The courtyard returned to its natural, icy state, but the air around Lila felt different—colder, but in a controlled, refined way.

Carmilia approached, her icy demeanor unwavering. She stood before Lila, her piercing blue eyes inspecting the faint traces of the Ice Jade still present in the air. After a long pause, she nodded, her approval subtle but clear.

"You've done it," Carmilia said, her tone softer than usual, though still sharp. "The Ice Jade is yours to command now. But don't think this is the end. This is just the beginning."

Lila, still catching her breath, nodded. Despite her exhaustion, a sense of accomplishment filled her chest. She had finally overcome the obstacle that had held her back for so long.

"Thank you, Master," Lila said, bowing her head slightly in respect. "I couldn't have done it without your guidance."

Carmilia waved her hand dismissively. "Spare me the gratitude. You succeeded because of your own strength. But now it's time for the real training."

Lila looked up, surprised. "The real training?"

He was believed to have traveled across realms, studying the flow of energy in the stars, and ultimately developed the Sword Constellation as his signature move, allowing him to conquer foes with the power of the universe. His disappearance remains a mystery, but his legacy endures through this technique, passed down to only the most worthy wielders of the Blade of Eternity.**

The moment he focused on it, a wave of energy rushed through his body. Images flashed before his eyes—stars twinkling in the night sky, each one connected by thin, glowing lines, forming a constellation that danced with the rhythm of a blade.

It was a sword technique unlike any other—a move that could call upon the power of the stars themselves, each slash forming a bright streak of light in the sky, creating an intricate, deadly pattern. It was a skill that seemed to belong to the heavens, wielded by a warrior who could transcend the limits of mortal combat.

Kaelen's heart pounded as he saw the cost—10,000 Mana Points. The price was steep, almost everything he had built up in his journey thus far. But something about this skill called out to him, resonating with his very core.

This was the technique he had been waiting for.

Without hesitation, Kaelen focused his mind on the skill, feeling the pull of energy from deep within his mana pool. The moment he committed, he felt a sharp surge of power rush through him, as if his body was being torn apart and rebuilt at the same time. Every muscle tensed, every fiber of his being strained, as the system consumed all 10,000 of his Mana Points in a single sweep.

The room around him seemed to fade for a moment, and in its place, the night sky opened up above him. Stars glistened, thousands of them, forming constellations that seemed to swirl in unison with his own energy. He could feel their power, their ancient wisdom, coursing through him.

The blade of eternity, which lay across his lap, began to glow faintly, responding to the new technique now etched into Kaelen's soul.

The Sword Constellation had been unlocked.

Kaelen's breathing was heavy as the surge of mana settled back into him. He opened his eyes slowly, feeling the weight of the new power. His body felt exhausted, but his spirit was electrified. He knew this technique would change the way he fought, allowing him to unleash something far greater than anything he had wielded before.

As he sat in the stillness, Kaelen clenched his fist, feeling the connection to the stars themselves—knowing that when the time came, he could bring them down upon his enemies with a single swing.

A small, confident smile crept onto his face. The journey ahead was still long, but with Sword Constellation, Kaelen was ready for whatever battles lay in wait.

In the back of his mind, he thought of the challenges that still awaited him, especially the battle convention in Aetheris. His heart swelled with determination. He would grow even stronger, not just for himself, but for his friends—Morris, Guinevere, Sofia, and Ethan.

And for Lila. Always for her.

With that thought, Kaelen stood up, his body still humming with the residual energy from unlocking the technique. He knew he needed to rest, but excitement bubbled within him at the possibilities the Sword Constellation would open.

Tomorrow, he would begin mastering it.