At that moment, Xia Xi felt that the already incredibly clear world...
Was undergoing some swift and wondrous change.
It was as though a clean mirror had appeared in his mind.
One that reflected everything around him.
The distant night sky, the fearful eyes of the people in the darkness, and even that tranquil moon.
All became... within reach.
The air became delicate flowing water.
Sounds became characters he could touch.
The world truly was different.
This felt clearer than predicting through experience, and it followed "logic" more closely.
But compared to the ultimate logical deductions of [Pre-Initiative]...
It held a few more traces of something indescribably mysterious.
It was as though all his senses... had combined to create a new dimension of perception.
Xia Xi "saw" something like flowing [Qi].
It was flowing from Fūma Ichimei's heart into his arms, then pouring into his blade.
Although it had yet to reach literal [transparency].
It still allowed Xia Xi to step into an entirely new territory.
The world was slowing down.
Every movement his opponent made became a clear trajectory in his heightened "sixth sense."
It was as though, through some unseen connection, he already knew what his opponent was destined to do next.
This time, Xia Xi did not rely on [Pre-Initiative] to predict ahead.
Instead, he kept his body close to his opponent's blade, evading the slash by a hair's breadth.
"Is this the legendary Observation... the legendary [Transparent World]?"
``` [Character skill unlocked: Mimicry: Transparent World]
[Description]: Will permeates the mind; intent knocks upon the gate. With the principles of combat as the key, unlock the limits of perception. Before the enemy moves, I already perceive it.
[Unlock requirements]: Body > 100, Technique > 150, Mind > 100, mastery of the principles of combat and clarity of