Forged into an Extension of Myself

In the center of the battlefield.

Kevin looked at the greatsword in his hand. He didn't continue attacking, but instead examined the blade.

The greatsword in his hand was originally smooth, with almost no additional decorations except for the golden stripe along the spine in the middle.

It is a simple beauty.

A brand new kind of beauty.

But now, with his recent use, changes have appeared on the blade.

The handguards were originally made of a grayish-white matte metal, but now they are undergoing a strange color change.

The original sword hilt, made of precious wood and bound with straps, is now also undergoing strange changes.

Even the sword began to deform.

Of course, the most obvious feature is the blade. In addition to the central gold stripe, intricate patterns have appeared on the originally matte spine of the blade.

It's very subtle, as if it was just carved on.

But these are things that didn't exist before.

This sword is beginning to change because of its use; it is transforming into a true Nen tool.

How could it be so fast?

Based on his understanding of Nen tool, he generally wouldn't create Nen tool directly unless he used special materials.

It can usually be made through Succession Ceremony or using special materials related to Nen user.

A Nen user's long-term use of it can potentially lead to its transformation.

Adding Nen Sand to it not only makes it easier for the Nen Aura to adhere to it, but more importantly, it makes it easier for the energy to change its nature according to the user's long-term usage.

But after only a short time, things changed during the battle.

"Mental Image?"

Kevin muttered to himself, then suddenly raised the sword in his hand high.

The Mental Image behind them made the same movement.

A large amount of Nen Aura was poured in, and the condensed energy soared into the sky.

The expanding, towering air, like an exploding bomb, whipped up a fierce wind in all directions.

The Nen Aura swirled around the sword, transforming into a pure whirlwind.

In an instant, sand and stones flew everywhere.

A hurricane swept through.

Before long, the spot where Kevin was standing was surrounded by strong winds, forming a tornado.

This tornado is perfectly straight, unlike naturally formed tornadoes.

However, the surrounding weather was only darkened by the tornado.

What is he doing?

Men Qi asked, puzzled.

She was a little worried, after all, the Chairman had already coughed up blood and flown out.

Kevin was still gathering his strength.

Just as she was about to speak up to stop her, Melusina stopped her.

Melusina knew Kevin wouldn't do such a thing; he must have discovered something during the battle.

This is proof enough.

Biscuit shielded her eyes from the wind with her hand, quietly watching the scene unfold in the distance.

"Mental Image —Proof of the Lord, Is the Gap Really That Vast?"

From a human perspective...

Even a large Knight Rank might not be able to inflict fatal damage on a human who can use Mental Image.

Even if it's a targeted Restriction using Nen ability.

Kevin's control over the wind was learned only through potions.

Strictly speaking, it's nowhere near as good as normal Nen ability.

However, at the Lord Rank, even this ability far surpasses the same Nen ability constructed by Nen user.

Watching this scene from a distance, Netero, leaning against a tree, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

He did not use any medication.

Although he had not suffered any serious injuries, he was pale and listless.

But his attention was completely focused on Kevin.

What did this strange scene indicate that Kevin had discovered during the battle?

But he couldn't understand it.

The tornado came quickly and went quickly; it dissipated in just over ten minutes.

In the center of the scene, a scene of utter chaos.

Kevin's Mental Image had disappeared at some point, and Kevin was now quietly looking at the sword in his hand.

Upon closer inspection, the greatsword Kevin is holding now is almost identical to the one that appeared in his Mental Image's hand before.

It truly transformed from an embryo into Nen tool during a battle.

He took the scabbard from the ring and put the sword away.

Kevin then walked up to Netero.

She simply took out a vial and handed it to him.

"It looks expensive."

Netero took the potion, glanced at it, and said...

"Use it, otherwise you'll have to rest for a long time. Don't blame me if I don't take you to the Dark Continent then."

Upon hearing this, Netero couldn't help but chuckle twice and poured the medicine into his mouth.

Just drink it according to Netero's injury; the duration of the injection is not very important.

After taking the medicine, Netero's complexion visibly improved.

"A potion that can directly restore mental energy?"

"Yes, it's very expensive."

It is, after all, A-Rank drug.

That's how they pulled Netero up from the ground.

"It seems that attacks on Mental Image, if they cause the Mental Image to shatter or become damaged, can cause considerable harm and impact on one's mental state."

Kevin said, and wrote that down.

After all, his Mental Image had never been hurt, nor had he ever seen anyone else get hurt, such as Slash Ghost.

Now that Netero's Mental Image has dissipated upon impact, some of the injuries have been reflected back onto Netero's body.

The two returned to the group.

The expressions on the faces of the people in the group varied at this moment.

Interested, surprised, excited----

However, no one made a sound to disturb them, because Netero and Kevin were having a conversation and were completely engrossed in it.

"So what did you just learn from my use of Mental Image?"

Netero was unaware of this; he didn't even know the specific differences between his method of using Mental Image and Kevin's.

How do you perceive Mental Images?

Kevin couldn't help but ask.

Without much thought, Netero said, "Myself, I see it as myself."

Upon hearing this answer, Kevin couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

This may be because the two people obtained their Mental Image through different means.

Kevin's Mental Image was simple: he had broken through the limits of biology, as if he had crossed over to another species.

Will and body are balanced and integrated, thus forming this existence.

The so-called Mental Image is the fusion of spiritual will and the Life Energy in the body, which is Qi.

The ratio of the two is almost one to one.

Under normal circumstances, the use of Qi involves a very small amount of spiritual energy being mixed with Life Energy and transformed into Qi.

Simply put, it's like using a little bit of willpower to leverage a hundred points of Life Energy.

The mixed spiritual will within it is extremely subtle.

So, if we insist on saying there's a difference between Life Energy and qi (vital energy)?

Life Energy is the uncontrolled energy that a living organism emits.

Qi, on the other hand, is Life Energy that can be controlled by an individual living being, with only subtle differences.

Nen ability, a special ability possessed by humans.

Essentially, it involves more willpower, mixed with strong human emotions.

Willpower and spirit were roughly in a ratio of one to ten.

Therefore, Kevin views the so-called Mental Image as an amplified version of Nen ability.

Netero, however, is different.

Before Kevin appeared, Netero was the strongest human.

He has indeed pushed the limits of human capability.

In addition, his thoughts and will, at the limits of human potential, had already begun to subtly condense his own Mental Image.

But after all, humans are just humans; they are not some other kind of life form, nor are they monsters.

Decades of consistent refinement.

Through the emotion of "gratitude," Netero truly infused his will into his ki and his Nen ability.

Although it's not quite a 1:1 ratio, it's definitely more than 1:10.

Therefore, under certain circumstances, Netero's Nen ability was amplified, and the power he displayed became exaggerated.

Moreover, something resembling Mental Image appeared faintly, but this was due to the inadequacy of human willpower and spirit.

Therefore, it cannot be truly condensed into a physical form of Nen ability; it is merely a subtle feeling among powerful individuals.

Unaware of the situation, Netero naturally assumed it was a manifestation of his martial arts reaching its peak.

The manifestation of his own will.

That is, himself.

The compassionate Guanyin also has thousands of hands that retaliate with force.

So when he broke through his limits and continued to grow upwards.

His Mental Image began to gradually transform into something tangible.

Simply put, even before reaching the Lord Level, Netero was already able to use a stripped-down version.

Even the stripped-down version is still a game-changer in its class.

This allows Netero to unleash far more power than he normally would.

Because he treats this thing as himself, his way of using it is completely different from Kevin's.

"To be honest, I've only had this Mental Image for two or three years, which is far less than what you've had for so long."

"Although I possess a more complete understanding, I'm still in the exploratory stage. Before that, I could only amplify my Nen ability through Mental Image."

Originally, it was Medicine Tripod, which is an enlarged version of [Moment's Dream].

Later I learned the enlarged version of [Blank Meteor].

Then I learned to control the Mental Image as a whole, allowing it to participate directly in the battle.

For example, the blow that hit Pariston.

The proportion of spirit and will that were projected out exceeded that of physical strength.

It's very difficult for a human to throw this punch, but Mental Image, you can throw it easily.

Because it allows human spirit and will to be easily expressed outwards.

Netero is used in a different way.

He treated it as if it were his own.

In other words, the way of using Qi is reflected in Mental Image.

This includes advanced techniques related to Qi.

For example, "Liu, Jian" etc.

The results were even better than I expected.

This is why Kevin couldn't break through the Hundred-Type Guanyin's defense no matter how he used his sword energy.

The energy that the human body can control is completely different from the energy that is condensed in the Mental Image.

Furthermore, due to human characteristics, the excessive involvement of will and emotions in the control of Qi can cause Qi to produce results far exceeding its original magnitude.

Just like Kevin's Wind Blade attacks just now.

If Netero were to use his physical body to withstand the attack, even if he used all his energy for defense, he would still be sent flying. After a few more blows, he would definitely be left with wounds.

This can be reflected in Mental Image, much like a blade striking a block of steel—the effect is minimal.

This same approach is also reflected in attacks.

So much so that through Mental Image, Netero was able to directly clash with Kevin's Wind Blade with his attacks.

Before Netero's breakthrough, he absolutely could not have reached this level, because at that time his Mental Image was more of an image and could not truly affect reality.

However, after breaking through the limits, Netero's Mental Image began to transform into a physical form, thus achieving this.

"I see. So when you let down your guard and used your body to endure the pain, you were learning to adapt?"

Netero understood immediately.

[Blank Meteor] can be used to quickly learn the special abilities of potions, and can also quickly learn the abilities to strike him.

Especially the version magnified through the Mental Image.

It directly possesses the ability to analyze.

If the body can learn, then learn directly; if the body cannot learn, it can still analyze and understand.

So after taking a few hits, Kevin figured it out.

Just as you adjust the energy in your body, adjust the proportion and flow of your Mental Image, will, and energy.

"That's right. After learning it, I understood how to use it. For example, my Mental Image is essentially incapable of drawing a sword."

Kevin doesn't have a similar ability, so he naturally can't do Mental Image.

But Kevin has the ability to solidify air, like kneading clay, and shape it into whatever form he wants.

In past battles, Kevin would twist it into ropes, whips, and other similar things.

Due to the intensity of the battle, it was impossible to transform it into a complex entity.

Essentially, it doesn't have any special properties.

Therefore, there are not many opportunities to use it.

But it's different when it comes to Mental Image.

Because Kevin did indeed have a sword in his hand, and based on that, he quickly conjured a sword made of Nen Aura, and held it in his Mental Image.

The effect will be greater than the sum of its parts.

"I originally just wanted to give you a blow, but during the attack, I realized that the sword in my hand, which was still in the midst of Succession Ceremony and was undergoing a transformation into a Mental Image Nen tool, was changing, and the Succession Ceremony was accelerating."

"The Mental Image I use to manipulate the greatsword formed from my Nen Aura will be reflected in the sword in my hand."

The method of application is actually the simplest high-level qi application technique.

"Zhou" is used to enhance the object held in one's hand.

Because the Nen Sand on the sword is extremely sensitive to this change.

So equipment that might need to be used for years can be used in just one go and you're done.

Of course, it's also because Kevin's level is too high; the depth of his influence is completely incomparable to that of a normal Nen user.

As he said this, Kevin drew the sword from his hand again and raised it.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Kevin handed the sword directly to Qi, who was standing nearby and had been curiously watching it for a long time.

"For me?"

"Dream on, I'll let you use it."

"Cut."

Kiy curled her lip in disdain, but still happily accepted it.

He didn't need any instruction; he basically understood how to use it.

The Nen Aura flowed into the sword with great ease.

Then he swung it forward sharply.

A transparent Wind Blade, over a meter long, flew out, distorting the air as it was cut.

The Wind Blade was extremely fast, instantly flying between Hisoka and Illumi.

The wind blew their hair wildly.

This startled the two of them, as they had no time to react.

Then the two of them looked at Killua together.

"Haha, sorry, I just got it, I don't know how to use it yet."

However, judging from Qi Ya's Kiy expression, she wasn't embarrassed at all.

Then Qi gripped his greatsword and swung it a few times at a large tree in the distance.

The Wind Blade immediately flew out, instantly cleaving the tree into several extremely smooth sections.

"Wow! That's amazing!"

Kiy delight.

"Let me play too."

Gon was very envious.

Men Qi and Pakunoda also came over, wanting to play too.

Kevin smiled as he watched everyone take turns using it.

"Come on, old man, let's have another talk."