Ascension of the Heavenly Demon - Chapter 285

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Chapter 285

I had no choice but to whip my head around and stare.

“You can see spirit energy?”

“Yes. Though it’s a bit different from those I’ve seen before… It’s like the beasts born with spiritual roots that I saw in Yunnan?”

“Hmm…”

Though she had sealed her innate spirit energy with the Seal Heart Technique, for some reason residual energy remained, preventing her spiritual sight from closing completely.

Zhuge Munhyeon was operating the Small Heavenly Star Technique in yang mode, so he couldn’t see the spirit energy she had detected.

But a beast born with spiritual roots that she saw in Yunnan?

Then does that mean his power hasn’t yet achieved awakening?

Unexpected.

It was said that those born with spiritual roots would suffer disabilities if they couldn’t learn how to awaken them.

Dan Yeonhwa had also suffered from blindness because of this.

But why is that guy perfectly fine?

From what I can see, he seems to be learning martial arts too.

Though it’s puzzling, one fact is clear.

“Spirit energy, you say spirit energy?”

Then the situation changes.

Using the power of spirit energy against someone who possesses spirit energy wouldn’t be breaking any taboos.

Zhuge Munhyeon, with a slight smile curling at the corners of his mouth, calmed his internal energy and breathed according to Embryonic Breathing. The spirit energy that had solidified in his heart melted and spread throughout his body in an instant, extending to his limbs.

I always feel this, but this moment is truly wonderful.

When operating the Small Heavenly Star Technique, there was a somewhat stifling feeling, but when operating spirit energy, he felt refreshed as if the inside of his body had been thoroughly cleaned.

Like wearing clothes that fit perfectly?

“Phew… Now I feel like I can live.”

The smile that formed on his lips along with his long exhale was filled with confidence, unlike before.

His clenched fist was full of strength.

It felt like he could do anything.

As he blinked several times, the world he normally saw overlapped with the world seen through spiritual sight.

“That’s right, that guy… he has spirit energy.”

It was as Dan Yeonhwa had said.

The man on the roof possessed spirit energy.

But its flow was different from the gwi or yo he had met before, and from those who had achieved enlightenment.

It was flowing as if spread throughout his entire body without stagnating.

The flow was also different from Dan Yeonhwa in the past.

Should I say that the spirit energy flowed without pooling and harmonized with his internal energy?

“Strange. How is something like that possible? It doesn’t seem like he’s learned Embryonic Breathing.”

Didn’t Yeongmun say that fusion was originally impossible between these powers?

“No, that’s not right. Huabuyuan said there are many paths that even ancestors cannot define. That guy must be walking a different path.”

I’m getting curious.

I’m currently using yang mode to separate and use internal energy and spirit energy.

But what if I could achieve harmony like that guy?

“Hehehe, this might be helpful.”

Zhuge Munhyeon felt a strange curiosity about the man and focused his gaze on him.

That’s when it happened.

His eyes accidentally met with the man who was on the roof.

At that moment, a change occurred in him who had been calm all along.

Though the distance was too far to see his expression clearly, the flow of spirit energy he possessed became chaotic.

He was flustered.

He probably sensed me the moment I brought out my spirit energy.

Because the spirit energy flowing in his body would have reacted.

“I guess I’ll have to meet him.”

Zhuge Munhyeon smiled and walked toward the man.

Bang! Crash!

Shockwaves from Mujin and Deng Fei’s clash rolled in, and rising dirt and stone debris flew from all directions, but he didn’t care.

It might be different when operating the Small Heavenly Star Technique, but as long as he was using spirit energy, it posed no threat at all.

Because the fundamental nature of the power he possessed was different.

The spirit energy he scattered with a light gesture formed a barrier like protective gang qi, protecting Zhuge Munhyeon.

[Mujin.]

“…?!”

At the sound transmission sent while passing nearby, Mujin seemed startled but soon calmed down.

This was a place where masters of gang qi and transcendent gang were clashing.

Getting caught up in it could result in internal injuries from shockwaves or wounds from the energy filling the surroundings… but his opponent was Zhuge Munhyeon.

[Don’t kill him, just capture him. I have things I want to ask that guy.]

[Understood. But where are you going, Young Master?]

[There’s another interesting guy, so I’m going to meet him.]

[Ah…]

Mujin already knew about the man on the roof.

Because Deng Fei, who was fighting him, had glanced over several times as if seeking help.

He’s probably stronger than Deng Fei.

Then it would be better to leave it to Zhuge Munhyeon, Mujin judged, calming his mind and sheathing his sword.

“You bastard! What are you doing!”

When he suddenly withdrew his sword and stepped back in the middle of their fight, Deng Fei shouted with an extremely angry expression.

Even though there was a gap in skill and he was being pushed back, wounded several times by his sword… his pride was hurt when the sword was withdrawn.

Could it be because of that guy?

That scholar who had entered their fighting space.

Contrary to his thought ‘He must be fearless despite possibly dying…’, he was passing through far too calmly.

Could he be a much greater master than the Wudang guys?

He couldn’t feel any threatening aura though…

Just as he was being cautious, thinking they might be planning a joint attack, Mujin spoke as if to help him refocus his scattered attention.

“Don’t even look in that direction.”

“What?”

“Unlike me, he’s someone without any compassion… If you get involved, it’ll just give you a headache for nothing.”

“…?”

No compassion.

That wasn’t something to be said by someone who had cut down his subordinates like they were wooden blocks.

“And that person said he has things he wants to hear from you.”

“…”

“So don’t take it too personally that I’m putting away my sword and using my fists. I won’t kill you, but the bodily harm will be the same.”

“What’s going on?”

Deng Fei burst with frustration at the confident attitude while trying to face him with bare hands, feeling somehow disrespected.

But he soon changed his mind.

What wrapped around Mujin’s clenched fists as he took his stance was fist gang.

“From now on, it’s going to… hurt a bit.”

“…”

Mujin’s foot shot out as his eyes grew coldly calm, and soon his fist thrust forward.

Kwaaaaang!

“…”

The fist gang he barely managed to dodge flew far away, not only shattering the cliff that formed the valley but also collapsing the mountain slope.

The hideously gouged traces made his hair stand on end.

If it had hit his body…

“Indeed, your skills are remarkable. I’ll have no choice but to use a bit more strength.”

Mujin clenched his fist.

Deng Fei’s eyes widened in terror.

“W-wait a minute. Hey!”

“Don’t worry. It’ll only hurt a little.”

“….”

Damn it!

A little? Just a liiittle?

Whether there’s a sword or not doesn’t matter, you damn Taoist bastard! I could die if that hits me!

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Meanwhile, Jin Yalim, who was standing on the roof of the mountain inn, couldn’t help but frown.

He had been watching Mujin the whole time.

The Taoist’s skills were outstanding enough to rival his own.

His competitive spirit flared up.

So he watched the fight.

To see what martial techniques he would use.

Once he finished analyzing completely, he planned to intervene and save Deng Fei.

But what caught his attention now was a completely different person.

‘What’s that guy?’

A man dressed in snow-white scholar’s robes.

He was looking straight at him.

What an absurd fellow.

He had already seen him fighting.

He was the one who couldn’t even defeat Deng Fei’s subordinates and was struggling desperately.

Well, he must be a scholar after all.

But just as he was about to look away, suddenly the quality of power he felt from him changed.

‘Th-this is?’

It wasn’t internal energy.

He couldn’t explain it, but it was an energy that felt much deeper than that.

And somehow familiar.

But why?

Then suddenly the guy walked out toward where the Wudang Taoist and Deng Fei were fighting.

It was a place filled with fierce winds and killing intent, but he wasn’t hurt at all.

He was just walking.

Leisurely, like someone out for a stroll.

How is something like that possible?

Even he would have to move constantly to protect his body if he got caught up in their fight….

He just waved his hand a few times as if shooing away flies. But as if he had wrapped his body in protective gang qi, he passed through the battlefield without any damage.

In the meantime.

‘He’s coming toward me?’

His body, which had been gradually approaching, suddenly shot up.

It looked like he was going to leap over the bandits who were waiting in formation outside the battle range.

What an absurd fellow.

There were too many gathered to cross in a single leap.

Unless he performed the legendary lightness skill of walking on air, he would fall among the bandits….

“Huh?”

In that moment, Jin Yalim’s eyes widened as if they would tear.

He’s, he’s flying over?

That’s how it looked.

With just a single leap, he had reached where he was.

Unable to maintain his composure at the unbelievable sight, his jaw dropped open in bewilderment.

“What are you?”

Zhuge Munhyeon, who had landed on the roof keeping some distance, asked with a smile.

“I, I am… Jin Yalim.”

Because it exceeded the range of experience his mind could understand, Jin Yalim lost his usual seriousness and answered reflexively.

Maintaining composure?

Does that make sense?

He had seen someone fly over like a bird.

Besides, that seriousness was just an act anyway.

To hold a high position at a young age, he had to at least look like he had something.

So in an absurd situation like this, that attitude couldn’t be maintained.

“Jin Yalim? Is that your real name?”

“What?”

“Everyone seems to have separate real names and aliases, so I was asking.”

“What does that?”

“But seeing you up close, you’re quite strange. Looking at the flow of your power, you’re definitely not a gwi or yo, and looking at how you breathe, you haven’t learned embryonic breathing either. How exactly did you harmonize two different powers?”

Jin Yalim was very flustered.

Real names and aliases?

What are gwi and yo, and what is embryonic breathing?

He couldn’t understand what he was talking about at all.

But as he listened, his bewilderment faded and anger slowly rose.

For someone he’d never seen before to speak to him like giving orders.

To him, the successor of the Green Forest.

“Alright, I’ve decided. From now on, you’re being kidnapped.”

“….”

But the words that followed made him bewildered again.

“K-kidnapped?”

“That’s right.”

He means it.

What kind of crazy bastard is this!

He’s so dumbfounded he can’t even speak.

Kidnap a bandit?

“Why are you so surprised? It’s something you guys do well too. Anyway, I need to kidnap you and do some research. I feel like studying you might open up another path.”

More and more incomprehensible words.

“Who the hell are you to say such things?”

“Zhuge Munhyeon.”

“Zhuge…Munhyeon? That Violent Dragon?”

“You know me well.”

“…You’re quite famous. They say there’s some crazy bastard rampaging around Hubei.”

“Hearing you say that makes me feel bad for no reason.”

“What do you mean?”

“I would have said something if I knew you too, but this is the first time I’ve heard your name. Instead, I’ll remember it from now on, Jin Yalim.”

At Zhuge Munhyeon’s grinning words, Jin Yalim’s eyes trembled finely.

This damn bastard….

“Anyway, I’m curious about something regarding you. So come with me for a bit. I’ll ask you a few things before the research.”

“You’re a funny guy. Why should I listen to you?”

As Jin Yalim glared with irritation rising enough to make his teeth grind audibly, Zhuge Munhyeon chuckled.

“Then would you rather be dragged by force?”

“What did you say?”

Jin Yalim’s eyes immediately shot up and his aura burst forth.

“Don’t do that. I could beat you up and make you listen… I’m really just curious. So listen while I’m asking nicely. Okay?”

“Shut up! How dare you look at me like that!”

“Hmm… There’s no choice. It seems you won’t listen to words.”

“You bastard!”

The moment Jin Yalim, unable to hold back, tried to move his hand filled with internal energy, the Silver Cold Staff emitted tremendous light and was swung faster than him.

Whoooooosh!

A fierce gust of wind so intense it was hard to keep one’s eyes open rushed toward Jin Yalim.

“Gasp!”

Jin Yalim, who had been about to unleash a palm strike, was startled by the wind pushing against his body and tried to correct his stance.

But it was at that moment when he blinked and lost sight of Zhuge Munhyeon’s form.

Thud!

Zhuge Munhyeon had somehow moved behind him, grabbed Jin Yalim by the back of the neck, and exerted force as if uprooting a giant tree.

Jin Yalim was easily pulled up and thrown out of the valley.

It had happened in an instant.

Though he had corrected his posture, there was no way for Jin Yalim, already thrown into the air, to return to his original position.

There was nowhere to step in the empty air.

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