Ki

Ki (氣, Qi; can be translated as "Energy Flow") is the term used to refer to an expression of.

Overview
Within all lies a degree of spiritual energy known as. When that amount is great enough, it can cause certain individuals to develop supernatural abilities. However, if that spiritual energy can not be invoked, it can not be considered ki. When reiryoku is not in use, it can be considered "latent ki", and in most, this is typically the case. In, souls normally do not possess the means of using their reiryoku because it is generally too low to be expressed, and it is due to this that normal souls never go hungry. When a soul learns to use their reiryoku, it becomes known as ki, or "activated/released reiryoku".

Ki VS Reiatsu
While the difference between Ki and is often unknown and misunderstood, even to the most seasoned, it requires a degree of spiritual understanding before one is able to make the distinction. One eventually realizes that reiatsu is a variation of ki, in that it is the most primitive method of expressing one's reiryoku when it is in use. Through severe and rigorous training and study, it is possible to channel and direct one's ki in an almost infinite degree of manners, rather than simply for the use of enhancing one's combat performance.

Expressions
 (霊圧, "Spiritual Pressure") is the most common expression of reiryoku. When spiritual energy is gathered in a great enough concentration, a force is produced that can physically interact with the surroundings.


 * Enhanced Martial Arts: It is possible when one masters the expression of reiatsu to enhance their performance by unifying their movements with spiritual pressure, allowing their strikes to carry tremendous force that can warp their very environment.


 * Enhanced Swordsmanship: In a similar vein to Hakuda, it possible to enhance by directing their spiritual pressure with every sword strike; certain techniques revolve around this, such as.

 (霊技, "Spiritual Technique") is the act of utilizing reiryoku to perform a specific task. A derivative of this method of ki, which has been often called by such names as "directive ki" or "controlling ki", would be.

Unique Types of Ki

 * Reiō Ki (霊王氣, "Soul King Energy") is a type of spiritual energy possessed by the via the  that each of them carries in their bodies. With the use of this ki, they are able to conduct certain training routines on "the Soul King's scale", in which their ceremonies are filled with the power of the King of Souls.