His next obstacle was more sophisticated—a chamber where multiple versions of himself appeared, each mirroring his movements from slightly different angles. The disorientation would have been complete for most competitors, but Aaron had trained extensively in environments designed to confuse and mislead.
The third movement of Eclipse Cleaver—Shadow's Truth—allowed him to extend his perception beyond visual stimuli. Dark mana spread outward from his core, identifying the single path where resistance was lowest—the true way forward among dozens of illusions.
With a decisive step, he moved toward an apparently solid wall, passing through it as though it were merely mist. The illusions collapsed behind him, the chamber reverting to its actual configuration as he departed.
