Success.
Despite the scripture's nine elements forming the foundation of the technique as a whole, the first stage was heavily focused on metal.
The transformation was immediately noticeable.
His skin became denser and tougher, able to withstand minor cuts without even breaking the surface. Beneath it, the metal-aligned weave strengthened his flesh, turning his body into something closer to living armor than ordinary flesh.
Heat spread beneath his skin as the entire weave rearranged itself. Every nerve seemed to awaken at once, allowing Emery to sense things his body had never been able to perceive before.
He almost laughed out loud at the strange sensation.
His entire body felt incredibly alive.
The successful comprehension also brought an unexpected reward.
[Your understanding of the Law of Nature has increased.]
Elated, Emery didn't hesitate to move directly into the second stage.
