Almighty God of War - Chapter 65

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065

After five days, Guyang Cheongang awakened from his deep and prolonged coma.

When he opened his eyes, the first thing he felt was an unprecedented sense of fullness.

The cold energy of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians that had been weighing down his entire body was now so weak it was barely perceptible, and in his dantian, internal energy as deep and powerful as the ocean was stirring.

‘My body… what happened to it?’

As he examined his condition in amazement, Akasha’s voice, now clearer than ever, resonated in his mind.

[Doctor, congratulations. With the opening of the third major acupoint of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians and your total internal energy breaking through the hundred-year threshold, my system has evolved to the third stage.]

‘A hundred years…?’

[Yes. This is the result of the internal energy absorbed from the Blood Spirit Demon, combined with the extreme yin energy from the third major acupoint of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians that was latent in your body being purified and converted into true energy.]

‘Ah…!’

[Thanks to this, my nanobots’ operational efficiency has increased by 250%, and the maximum combat mode duration has extended from 10 minutes to 15 minutes. Additionally, the deep material composition analysis function has been newly activated.]

‘The maximum combat mode time extension is still stingy. My internal energy increased by more than half a jiazi, but don’t you think 5 minutes is a bit excessive?’

[That’s beyond my control.]

There was something rather indifferent in Akasha’s voice.

Clicking his tongue, Guyang Cheongang recalled his fight with the Blood Spirit Demon of the Thousand Seas Sect and frowned.

‘The Transcendent Impermanence Divine Art was created to control cold energy… dangerous… dangerous… to think I can absorb and make others’ internal energy my own while fighting… this is a more vicious and dangerous martial art than any demonic art in Gangho.’

He was aware of the danger of the Transcendent Impermanence Divine Art.

‘The moment I abuse this power, I’ll become an enemy of all under heaven. So I must not use the Absorption Formula carelessly.’

As he closed his eyes tightly, the terrifying palm force that the Blood Spirit Demon had shown at the end came to mind.

‘That bastard’s final strike was strange. It had power far exceeding his own internal energy… do you know how that was possible?’

[According to my analysis, his final attack was amplified to about 1.5 times his original internal energy.]

Akasha’s voice turned coldly serious.

[I believe the cause is related to the horrific ritual being performed at that altar.]

‘That altar seemed to be converting life energy into something else…’

[I share the same thought. What the Blood Spirit Demon performed was likely an evil ritual that absorbed the fear, pain, and life force of the blood from the sacrificial victims, converting them into destructive blood energy that the practitioner could use.]

‘You’re saying the crimson blood energy flow that the Blood Spirit Demon unleashed in his final palm strike was created using the victims’ lives as fuel?’

[Exactly. In his final moment, the Blood Spirit Demon drew upon not only his own internal energy but also the condensed resentment and pain energy of dozens of people in that bone. As a result, he could produce 1.5 times the destructive power beyond his own limits.]

‘Hmm…’

[And the bone fragment you recovered appears to have served as both a battery and catalyst that condensed and amplified all of his energy.]

Guyang Cheongang’s eyes turned cold as ice.

He was disgusted by the evil art that used human lives as fuel to gain power.

‘Crazy bastard…’

After a moment, having calmed his anger, Guyang Cheongang reviewed his battle with the Blood Spirit Demon.

Though he had won, it was a fight that left some regret in a corner of his heart.

The Absorption Formula of the Transcendent Impermanence Divine Art he had used then was not the orthodox method but a shortcut (?).

He had used the shortcut because he couldn’t defeat the Blood Spirit Demon through orthodox methods.

Of course, if he hadn’t used it, he would have died.

‘Akasha, is there a way to raise my palm technique’s power by another level?’

[Of course there is, Doctor.]

‘What? You already had something in mind?’

[I am Akasha, after all.]

It was a confident answer.

[Doctor, your current palm technique excels in speed, but lacks mass in comparison. Destructive power is proportional to the product of speed and mass. If you could compress and release the same amount of true energy at much higher density, you could exponentially increase your palm force’s destructive power.]

‘True energy compression…’

Divine light blazed in Guyang Cheongang’s eyes.

There was no reason to hesitate when there was a method to improve his martial arts.

‘Understood. Akasha, let’s begin research on true energy compression techniques from now on. Also, collect data on evil arts like what we saw on Blood Pearl Island, and if possible, find ways to neutralize or turn them against their users.’

[Understood.]

Sitting up, Guyang Cheongang took out the bone fragment-shaped demonic object wrapped in red cloth that he had carefully kept in his bosom.

‘Akasha, can you analyze this?’

[I’ll attempt reanalysis.]

After a moment, Akasha continued with a perplexed voice.

[Doctor, analysis is still impossible. This bone fragment seems to exist beyond the category of matter. It simultaneously absorbs and emits energy, and its structure is constantly undergoing minute changes. No matching concept exists in my database.]

‘Don’t give up on the analysis.’

[Understood, Doctor.]

Guyang Cheongang frowned as he looked down at it for a moment, then wrapped it back in the red cloth and put it in his bosom.

Now it was time to go meet the people who would be waiting for him outside.

* * *

During the time when Guyang Cheongang was still in a coma, the main hall of the Du Family Estate’s main building was shrouded in heavy silence.

Former family head Du Jeongkwang, current family head Du Weiping, and his son Du Jinseong sat facing each other.

It was Du Jeongkwang who broke the silence.

His voice, after days of deep contemplation, was filled with conviction.

“Family Head, this old man believes the Du Family Estate should return to the embrace of the Guyang Family Estate.”

Du Weiping’s brow furrowed deeply.

He tapped the desk with his fingertips and replied in a low voice.

“Father, are you still unable to let go of that attachment?”

“It’s not attachment.”

Du Jeongkwang’s voice that followed grew louder.

“You don’t know because you didn’t witness that scene, Family Head. The Grand Young Master is no ordinary person. On Blood Pearl Island, he and Elder Brother alone devastated a den where five hundred pirates had gathered, and rescued over fifty children and women from that hellish island. In my seventy years of life, I’ve never seen such a person.”

Though his voice carried fervor, Du Weiping remained calm.

He was the family head responsible for the family’s safety.

It wasn’t easy to reach the same conclusion as his father based on something he hadn’t personally confirmed.

“Father, I understand that the Grand Young Master is a remarkable person. But he is recklessly bold to a dangerous degree. You know that around such capable individuals, storms inevitably gather.”

Though the atmosphere in the main hall grew heavy, Du Weiping continued without hesitation.

“He will surely clash with Golden Tower Manor in the near future. Our main family lacks the capacity to weather such massive storms.”

A tense confrontation between loyalty and reality.

Just as Du Jeongkwang was about to retort, Du Jinseong, who had been listening quietly, took a breath and spoke.

“Father, Grandfather. You are both correct.”

His voice was calm beyond his years.

Du Jinseong was called the greatest genius in Du Family Estate history, so talented that neither Du Jeongkwang nor Du Weiping dismissed him.

Du Jinseong looked at both men in turn and continued.

“The Grand Young Master is a dangerous man. I saw it on Blood Pearl Island. He single-handedly swept away the leadership of the Thousand Seas Sect, including Sect Leader Blood Spirit Demon, and trampled the madness of five hundred pirates head-on. Surely massive storms will rage on his path ahead.”

Du Weiping narrowed his eyes.

“Then, Jinseong, what do you think this father should do?”

Du Jinseong answered without hesitation.

“Father, is there any guarantee that people like the Thousand Seas Sect won’t target us again? The Grand Young Master is the storm itself. Rather than standing outside the storm and being swept away, I believe our family’s path forward is to enter the eye of that storm and soar to the heavens together.”

Du Weiping inwardly sighed at his son’s words.

‘Sigh… Jinseong sees farther than I do.’

Du Jeongkwang’s eyes lit up as he looked at his grandson.

“Jinseong, you speak truly. The Grand Young Master is our family’s future.”

Du Weiping let out a deep sigh and looked at his father.

“Father, could that path truly be right?”

Though hesitation still lingered in his voice, it was clear his heart was leaning toward that decision.

Du Jeongkwang met his son’s eyes and nodded firmly.

“Family Head, when the Grand Young Master soars to the ninety thousand li heavens, we must be by his side.”

* * *

Guyang Cheongang, who had awakened from a long coma, sat facing the leadership of the Du Family—Du Jeongkwang and Du Weiping, along with Du Jinseong—in the main hall of the separate building, with Golden King perched on his shoulder.

Of course, Jupyo was also present.

The first to speak was Du Weiping, the current family head.

He rose from his seat and bowed deeply toward Guyang Cheongang.

“Grand Young Master, our Payang Du Family will once again from today….”

At that moment, Guyang Cheongang rose from his seat, grasped Du Weiping’s hands to help him up, and interrupted his words.

“I understand what you’re trying to say, Family Head. Your sentiment alone is more than enough gratitude. However, the time is not yet right.”

His unexpected words left not only Du Weiping but everyone else flustered.

Du Jeongkwang stepped forward urgently.

“Grand Young Master, the matter of the Du Family returning to the embrace of the Guyang Family Estate is something that can no longer be delayed!”

Guyang Cheongang’s gaze turned toward him.

“Unless the safety of the Du Family and Payang is secured, the alliance between our two families will remain nothing but empty slogans. Therefore, I wish to first resolve the Thousand Seas Gang issue before discussing this matter again. Moreover, the Family Head doesn’t yet truly know who I am, does he?”

At his words, Jupyo, who was beside him, nodded and chimed in.

“Brother-in-law, the Grand Young Master speaks correctly. One should first build sturdy walls before raising flags. The Family Head also needs time to learn what kind of person the Grand Young Master is.”

“Hmm….”

A faint groan escaped from between Du Weiping’s lips.

Du Jinseong, who had been sitting in the lowest seat maintaining silence, spoke up.

“Father, the Grand Young Master is not trying to test us. Rather, he is showing consideration for us.”

Interest flickered in Guyang Cheongang’s eyes as he turned to look at him.

“Young Manor Lord, do you think I’m showing consideration for you both?”

“Of course.”

“How did you reach that conclusion?”

Du Jinseong answered without hesitation.

“If we were to submit to the main family without resolving the Thousand Seas Gang issue, the Guyang Family Estate couldn’t ignore a branch family’s crisis and would have to intervene. That would certainly draw the attention of Golden Tower Manor.”

“And then?”

“However, if we resolve the Thousand Seas Gang issue before submission, we can eliminate the possibility that the Guyang Family Estate might be endangered. Furthermore, the Du Family’s position in Payang will become incomparably more solid than it is now. Therefore, the Grand Young Master’s decision to postpone the Du Family’s submission until after resolving the Thousand Seas Gang issue can only be consideration shown to us.”

Du Jeongkwang and Du Weiping’s eyes widened in surprise.

A smile spread across Guyang Cheongang’s eyes.

“The Young Manor Lord’s insight is remarkable.”

Du Weiping bowed his head with a sigh and said.

“I will follow the Grand Young Master’s will.”

Guyang Cheongang nodded and said.

“Then, shall we begin our discussion about the Thousand Seas Gang?”

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