According to popular beliefs, the foundation of Prantiya Parishar was laid 150 years ago, and people began settling around it. Settlements and neighborhoods started emerging around Prantiya Parishar, and the city was named Koshal City.
In this city, young individuals refine their combat skills. The primary focus here is on shadow techniques, which are categorized into two main types:
1. Spiritual Shadow Technique
2. Weapon Shadow Technique
1. Spiritual Shadow Technique:
This technique is divided into four main categories:
1. Fist Shadow Technique:
Its impact is limited.
It is the easiest to learn.
This technique has five forms.
2. Shield Shadow Technique:
It has four forms.
It is highly defensive and strong.
It requires a significant amount of spiritual energy.
3. Mountain Shadow Technique:
This technique was created by Guru Dipendra.
It has four forms.
Apart from Dipendra, only Kapil and Prabhas know how to use it.
Dipendra has mastered all four forms, while Kapil knows three and Prabhas knows two.
4. Fire Shadow Technique:
This shadow technique was obtained by the ancient people from Agni Dev (Fire God).
It has four forms.
2. Weapon Shadow Technique:
This technique uses shadows created through three specific weapons:
1. Knife Shadow Technique:
Its effect is minimal.
It has 5 forms.
2. Spear Shadow Technique:
It has 7 forms.
It is highly effective in both long-range and short-range combat.
3. Sword Shadow Technique:
This is the deadliest shadow technique.
Before forms, it is divided into styles. Each style contains specific forms.
1. Basic Style:
It consists of 15 forms.
These are relatively easy to learn.
2. Ordinary Style:
It consists of 9 forms.
These are slightly difficult to learn.
3. Advanced Style:
It consists of 4 forms.
These are extremely difficult to learn and use.
They require a high level of spiritual energy to execute.
These forms consume significant amounts of spiritual energy.
Apart from these, there are additional exclusive forms of the Sword Shadow Technique that are known only to a few selected individuals.
After a long conversation, everyone went to their respective beds. Vishakha's new life felt a bit strange, but she was slowly trying to adapt to it. For the first time, she realized she was part of a world where everyone had a purpose and a goal. However, deep inside, she was struggling to reconcile her past memories with the reality of her present.
In this new environment, Vishakha also had a chance to prove herself and an opportunity to find a path where she could not only meet the expectations of others but also...
With the first rays of the morning, the four left Olympus and set out toward Shahpur City. Kapil said, "We will directly stop at Sudan state next."
After a long two-day and two-night journey, passing through several villages and towns, they reached Sudan City, the capital of Sudan state, by noon.
Sudan City was an ordinary state. The four arranged their stay at an inn in Sudan and decided to explore the city's markets on foot. Kapil explained, "This is a lower-tier city; the people here are not very prosperous."
While wandering in the market, Prabhas noticed a crowd making a lot of noise. He said to Kapil, "Something is going on over there; we should check it out."
There was an arena where the atmosphere was charged with excitement as people gathered around. Two young boys, around fifteen or sixteen years old, were engaged in a sword-fighting match.
The crowd was cheering for both warriors enthusiastically. Their swords clashed as they fought, utilizing the basic style techniques. The battle lasted for more than half an hour before one boy placed his sword on the other's neck and declared, "You have lost."
Both youths then returned to their respective spots and sat down.
The announcer declares, "The next match will be between Louise and Jack."
Louise, an 18-year-old girl, draws her sword and mocks Jack, a 15-year-old boy, saying, "Ready to lose, little boy?"
Jack smiles confidently and replies, "Time will tell."
Their swords clash as the battle begins. Louise charges her shadow technique and shouts, "Basic Style: 3rd Form - Sword Clone Strike!"
Jack counters swiftly with, "Basic Style: 7th Form - Shadow Sword Direction Slot!"
Their swords continue to collide fiercely. After a while, Jack uses another shadow technique: "Basic Style: 4th Form - Ice Pulling Slash!"
With the attack, the ice slash strikes Louise's palm, causing her sword to fall to the ground. A deep wound forms on her hand.
Jack looks at Louise and says, "You've lost."
Both fighters return to their places, but Louise is visibly angry, unable to accept her defeat.
The crowd erupts in cheers, chanting, "Jack! Jack!"
Kapil says, "We have some work here; we should move ahead."
Prabhas, Saurabh, and Vishakha start following Kapil.
Vishakha says to Kapil, "Big brother, I want to learn the shadow technique too."
Kapil explains to Vishakha, "It is not possible for you to learn the shadow technique."
He continues, "To use the shadow technique, spiritual energy is required. Spiritual energy is measured on a scale from 1 to 100. The shadow technique operates using this spiritual energy, which is attained through spiritual practice. To use advanced style, a spiritual energy level of 50 or above is necessary.
The shadow technique consumes spiritual energy, which is why it cannot be used continuously during a battle. The higher the level of spiritual energy, the deadlier the shadow technique attack becomes."
Kapil further explains to Vishakha, "Your spiritual energy level is at 14, and Saurabh's is at 22, which is why he cannot use the shadow technique and always relies on a bow and arrow. Prabhas's spiritual energy level is 45, and mine is 53."
"To use the basic style of the shadow technique, a spiritual energy level between 20 and 30 is required.
For the ordinary style, the spiritual energy level must be between 30 and 50.
To use the advanced style, a spiritual energy level above 50 is essential."
Kapil advises Vishakha, "You should focus on learning to harness your fire power."