Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 185

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Chapter 185. Two Principles, and Two Intentions (5)

Moyong Bi recalled the man who had been responsible for half the blood flowing through his veins in the past.

‘Much has been lost. Since your talent is outstanding, let me stake the fate of our main family on you.’

Though his voice was nearly dead from the Nine Yin Severed Meridians, his eyes and passion had the momentum to tear through even clouds.

His younger self had thought his father’s words were a command. No, it was indeed a command. After all, he had never really been a father to begin with.

At that time, that secret technique was called the Brain Gate Secret Formula.

Having miraculously survived, he frantically practiced the Brain Gate Secret Formula to infinitely extend his survival period, and later made that technique of madness completely his own.

Of course, until he reached that level, fierce madness tormented his soul.

The Brain Gate Secret Formula didn’t just stop at opening the brain gate, but enabled division of mind – allowing one to do two things at once or simultaneously practice different types of martial arts.

This became possible upon reaching the second stage, the Yin-Yang Dual Method.

Later, the family renamed the Brain Gate Secret Formula to the Brain Gate Mind Technique, and with the power of this flourishing secret art, they were able to restore most of the Moyong Clan’s lost martial arts.

“The Two Principles Divine Art?!”

“That’s right. The Mu Dang Two Principles Divine Art – a martial art that can simultaneously manifest Yin-Yang Different Energies to produce ultimate destructive power.”

“…!”

“Including myself, the previous sect leaders were disappointed, but we thought that too was the flow of destiny. What was important to us wasn’t martial arts but attaining enlightenment, not fame but self-completion.”

Not a trace of falsehood could be felt in his calm voice.

“Moreover, even without the Two Principles Divine Art, the Mu Dang Faction has Taiji martial arts. Perfecting just that alone would make it hard to find rivals under heaven, so why would we stake everything on vanished ancient martial arts?”

Setting aside the misunderstandings and circumstances so far, Moyong Bi was genuinely impressed by Heo Do Jin In.

If anyone lost something of their own, especially something significant, they couldn’t help but feel regret and sorrow.

Such feelings would naturally bring up the word ‘justification,’ and it would be normal to boldly demand it even while risking confrontation.

But the Mu Dang Faction didn’t do that.

In other words, it was the Mu Dang Faction’s plain nature that enabled the Moyong Clan of that era to exist. If not for the Brain Gate Mind Technique, the Moyong Clan would never have been able to restore their lost martial arts.

“Huh.”

Should this be called a relationship of mutual dependence?

Or should it be called a relationship of receiving one-sided help?

Whatever it was, the Mu Dang Faction’s power was behind the glorious revival of the Moyong Clan.

Looking more broadly, it was because the Mu Dang Faction existed that they could win the war against Seongheolgung. If not for the abilities of Moyong Cheon, who was the Martial Alliance Leader at the time, the orthodox factions wouldn’t have been able to stop Seongheolgung’s wave attacks.

“I see.”

Confusion appeared on Moyong Bi’s face.

“To think such a troublesome connection exists.”

“Just in case, let me say this – even if such circumstances existed, the Alliance Leader need not understand Mu Dang. The Mu Dang Faction made a choice they shouldn’t have, and because of it, children who had nothing to do with past events were clearly hurt.”

He spoke while in pain that felt like his breath would stop.

“No matter what they wanted, conducting such experiments on the body of a boy not yet an adult is clearly the demonic path.”

It was a voice filled with both sorrow and anger.

As if he had made up his mind, Heo Do Jin In conveyed his thoughts without reservation.

“That Kang Won Gong was probably also a study conceived from the enlightenment left behind by the successor of the Two Principles Divine Art.”

“…?!”

“Didn’t you say there was a secret technique for forming a dantian with life force, that is, innate energy?”

“…That’s right.”

“Well, though I don’t know the formula of the Two Principles Divine Art, I’ve seen writings left by that person. The Two Principles Divine Art doesn’t just stop at handling Yin-Yang Different Energies. It can divide the principles of the world in two, and can also reverse them.”

“…!!”

“I can’t be certain, but it seems Jo Geom thought the Moyong family members who fled to Hubei might possess the Two Principles Divine Art. If they had learned the Two Principles Divine Art… they could have naturally accepted Kang Won Gong too.”

“…!!”

“Naturally, he would have thought such studies would have been passed down to the Grand Young Master and eldest son.”

Heo Do Jin In couldn’t continue his words.

The content that if he hadn’t read traces of the Two Principles Divine Art in Moyong Bi, he probably would have tested the sisters in some way too.

And Moyong Bi could understand his words without him having to say them.

Whoosh!

Sharp killing intent arose from Moyong Bi’s body.

Killing intent that didn’t match at all with the pure energy of Moodang Mountain. It wasn’t the malicious killing intent seen on battlefields, but because it was a parent’s killing intent to protect their young, it was hotter and more fierce than any other.

Moyong Bi looked at Heo Do Jin In with sharp eyes and spoke in a sunken voice.

“Why didn’t Jin In step forward?”

He had just heard about Kang Won Gong from Moyong Bi, so he might not have known about that part.

But even aside from that, Heo Do Jin In could have stepped forward.

While it was indeed an unwritten rule for retired Taoist priests to lose interest in the affairs of active mid-level members, the situation was quite complex.

“…I tried to step forward. I wanted to step forward and investigate the Ho Yeon Clan’s claims, and I wanted to see if Moyong’s blood relatives were living well.”

“Because of your illness?”

“Because of my illness, and also because of myself.”

“What do you mean?”

“To remove the demons cast over my disciples’ hearts, I had to pour out almost all my internal energy.”

“I know that.”

“But that wasn’t the end. I too had demons. The demons I thought I had completely blown away with the Original Void True Word Scripture weren’t gone, but were embedded there while suppressed.”

“Even so, there was no reason you couldn’t step forward.”

“There was.”

“Why is that?”

Heo Do Jin In looked around with hollow eyes.

“Do you know what the formation surrounding this area is?”

“I can tell it’s a formation of considerable level.”

“What surrounds this place is a Demon Sealing Formation.”

“…?!”

“A formation that my disciples and I created based on Mu Dang’s formations, pouring over ten years into it.”

Demon Sealing Formation.

Literally a formation that seals demons.

“Within this formation, I live while controlling demons.”

“What exactly do you mean by demons? If the demons you speak of refer to malice cast over the heart….”

“That malice is correct. But it’s more complex.”

Heo Do Jin In shook his head.

“It wasn’t just disciples and relatives who breathed only mountain energy while cut off from the world.”

“…!”

“I fought more battles than anyone else and cut down countless demons.”

“…That’s right.”

“I was only suppressing the shadows of demons that led to madness with the Original Void True Word Scripture and deep internal energy, but my heart was also contaminated.”

Though it might sound ridiculous to talk about hearts and such, what Murim warriors are most wary of is precisely their hearts being shaken.

The reason is simple. Because they handle energy.

There are still people who occasionally fall into qi deviation when internal energy flows backward due to great shock.

Energy follows intention, and strong intention becomes the foundation for drawing the energy of nature, which cannot be felt by the five senses, into the dantian to produce superhuman strength.

Conversely, this meant that the greater the shock to mind and heart, the more energy could become contaminated, and one could enter qi deviation and go mad or die.

“Perhaps I too was tired. Though it was already past, I wanted to correct what was wrong, but I had no strength and the world had forgotten me.”

“….”

“In the midst of this, I thought I should at least plant a flower or so to prevent Mu Dang from becoming a disaster to the world.”

“Ja Dam.”

“That’s right. The moment I saw that child, I thought Mu Dang could be reborn.”

“…You taught well.”

“But I couldn’t raise that child as an innocent Taoist priest who knew nothing. So, when I judged the demons were sufficiently suppressed, I immediately took my disciple to our intended destinations.”

“You had to handle things within the time the demons wouldn’t run wild.”

“I couldn’t keep to that and had many accidents in between. I showed that child Ja Dam many unseemly sights.”

Heo Do Jin In’s eyes darkened.

“Having lived like that, I eventually became a fool who could only think of one purpose.”

It was a life that naturally brought forth sighs.

The Wudang Sect was strong, but they were more fragile than any other sect in the martial world.

That fragility made them forget the Yang Yi Divine Art, and thanks to that, one family was able to revive and it became the foundation for victory in the war against the Sacred Blood Palace.

But now it was different.

The Taoist priests who were purely clear and innocent had all become slaves to demonic energy, while the radical faction priests who had awakened to desire were corrupting the Wudang Sect into a place just like any secular sect.

“Yes, I understand.”

Moyong Bi nodded with an emotionless face.

“Why you couldn’t step forward, and why those radical faction bastards acted that way.”

The Ho Yeon Family?

They were important. They would definitely have to pay the price.

But right now, they weren’t important.

Moyong Bi had resolved his misunderstanding with Heo Do Jin In. If he hadn’t returned, it would be one thing, but since he had come back, blaming and resenting the Heo clan priests would be an excessively cruel act.

They understood each other.

Even though it was a situation close to force majeure, Heo Do Jin In would blame himself until death.

Because he knew it was a situation close to force majeure, Moyong Bi could view his old comrade purely.

Now, Moyong Bi felt his eyes opening.

“Was the Wonmujin Eon Gyeong also created from enlightenment of the Yang Yi Divine Art?”

“I gained some enlightenment about the Yang Yi Heart Technique section of the Yang Yi Divine Art. I don’t know the incantations, but the martial manual left by the successor recorded which part this enlightenment originated from.”

“So ultimately, the reason I could quickly treat my madness earlier was because the Wonmujin Eon Gyeong contained the Yang Yi Divine Art.”

“The pure energy of Moodang Mountain also played a part. It’s fortunate.”

“Jin In.”

“Please speak.”

Moyong Bi smiled.

It was the plain smile of a man who had shaken off everything, who among all emotions had learned to measure only hatred according to necessity.

“You’ve had a hard time.”

Heo Do Jin In felt himself getting choked up again.

“I… compared to the hardships the Moyong clan endured…”

He couldn’t bring himself to continue speaking.

Moyong Bi smiled bitterly and said.

“Representing the Moyong Family, I’ve shaken off all resentment. Still, since I’ve returned, that’s enough.”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“Are you truly sorry?”

“Yes.”

“Then rise again.”

Heo Do Jin In looked at him with confused eyes.

“What do you mean?”

“The demonic energy cast over your heart – I don’t know exactly what it is. Perhaps because this formation is erasing the vile thing cast in your chest, I might know even less.”

“…?”

“The Brain Gate Heart Technique, whatever type it may be, is sensitive to demonic energy. It doesn’t have the ability to detect the hearts of people full of malice, but if you yourself clearly call it demonic energy to that degree, there’s no way the Brain Gate Heart Technique couldn’t catch it.”

“…?!”

“And we have one high-performance sword that understands demonic energy better than anyone else while being born as its opposing existence.”

“Could it be?!”

“The demonic energy cast over your heart – let’s first see what it is.”

Moyong Bi’s eyes deepened.

It was words possible only because of complete trust, while also being words that said he would test one last time whether your words were real.

“Once you’re well, let’s join hands again then.”

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