Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 85

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Chapter 85. Self-Control is in My Heart (5)

“We, we made it!”

“Haaaack!”

“Ugh! Blech!”

“Hey! Don’t throw up! I’m the one who has to clean it!”

“Huff huff! Almost collapsed at the end there.”

The squad members who returned to the family estate collapsed the moment they reached the training ground.

Even though the stone floor must have been freezing cold, they sprawled out without the slightest hesitation.

That’s when it happened.

Thud! Thud!

Moyong Bi and Moyong Su Hyang dropped the stone pouches attached to their bodies.

“Thought my shoulders were going to get cut off. Should’ve added some padding.”

“Su Hyang, swing your arms around. Your shoulders are beyond red – they’re dark red.”

“Damn it.”

Seeing her spin both arms in circles, it seemed she still had energy to spare.

The squad members looked at the two siblings with pale faces.

Su Hyang was one thing, but what was truly amazing was Moyong Bi.

He effortlessly lifted not only the stone pouch he had carried while running, but also his younger sister’s, and headed to the warehouse at the end of the training ground with still springy steps.

‘Is he a monster or what?’

It was truly absurd.

It had been barely a month – no, not even a full month – since Young Master’s stamina was worse than an old man waiting to die.

But somehow, as if by magic, he now overwhelmed them who had been building their stamina for years. The only person in the Fire Sword Group who could compete with Young Master in terms of stamina was probably Squad Leader.

‘Should we increase our food portions too? If we eat as much as Young Master, wouldn’t our stamina improve?’

‘Even if you pile up medicinal herbs like mountains and eat them, it’d be hard to get stamina like that.’

‘Could he really be using demonic arts?’

They had no strength left, so their voices barely came out. Thanks to that, their conversation naturally became whispers.

“Alright, one-two, one-two!”

Moyong Bi came out of the warehouse clapping his hands.

The squad members’ faces immediately contorted.

Now just hearing Young Master’s clapping made their whole bodies ache. With the “one-two” sounds added on top, their soles throbbed.

“Caught your breath, right?”

“No…”

“Good, sit in lotus position!”

They couldn’t understand why he asked questions when he was going to ignore the answers anyway.

The squad members grumbled as they sat in lotus position. Still, their breathing returned to normal quite quickly.

Moyong Bi hardened his expression.

“When breathing becomes disordered, the mind also becomes disordered. The fastest way to normalize disordered breathing is to focus on the breathing itself.”

Once you become accustomed to the lotus position, concentration becomes deeper and faster.

The Fire Sword Unit Members had felt this over the past few days. Perhaps they felt it even better because they were pushed relentlessly.

In less than half a quarter-hour, the squad members’ breathing calmed down.

“From now on, we’ll begin energy cultivation of the Refined Martial Heart Method.”

Refined Martial Heart Method.

This was a heart method that the Moyong Family Estate had taught to warriors in the past.

While insufficient to be called first-rate, it was second to none anywhere when it came to rapidly improving muscle quality to promote recovery and strengthen bones.

The energy accumulation speed was also quite fast. Especially when combined with dynamic training, it simultaneously provided the benefits of muscle and bone activation and energy accumulation.

Simply put, it meant a heart method that could rapidly achieve progress the more you pushed yourself.

Even with a good heart method, pushing yourself endlessly without rest could ruin your body. But they were training in Dragon Fighting Form and Blunt Method Arc Form.

When abundant nutrition, sufficient sleep, the Refined Martial Heart Method, and the training methods of Dragon and Arc were combined, the Fire Sword Unit Members’ bodies were conditioned at an unreasonable speed.

Their internal energy was still lacking, but it was at a level unthinkable for changes in just ten days.

‘This is what intensity means.’

The saying that ruthlessness is important isn’t just empty words.

The Moyong training methods were among the most ruthless in the world, and because they valued not just internal energy but especially muscle, bone, and physical utilization, the more ruthless they were, the faster the achievement.

‘In the end, effort is everything.’

Everyone puts in effort anyway?

That’s true, but if you double or triple the density of effort, you can even overwhelm natural talent.

The Moyong Family Estate’s unique training method possessed secrets that made even the saying “excess leads to deficiency” seem awkward.

The squad members didn’t realize it, but they had become completely different people from ten days ago.

Whoooooong.

The training ground became hazy from the heat rising from the squad members’ bodies.

Moyong Bi, who had been calmly watching them, sat behind Jin Gwang and placed his hand on his life gate acupoint.

The moment Jin Gwang flinched.

– Don’t be surprised and focus.

He said not to be surprised, but there was no way not to be surprised.

‘What?’

Where had Young Master’s voice come from? It definitely wasn’t an ordinary spoken voice.

‘Could it be?!’

Jin Gwang was shocked.

‘Sound transmission!’

A supreme energy manipulation art that wraps the minute vibrations of vocal cords with internal energy, transmits them through the air, and sends them to the desired person’s ears.

Just by barely moving one’s lips, you could transmit a voice as loud as thunder.

Naturally, it wasn’t a technique just anyone could use. He had heard that even after entering the realm of sword energy that swordsmen longed for, it was difficult to freely use sound transmission.

‘Young Master.’

You’re truly amazing.

If he wasn’t in the middle of energy cultivation, he almost would have shouted without realizing it.

– What are you doing? I told you to focus! If your circulation gets tangled, you’ll get internal injuries!

Jin Gwang snapped to attention and focused on Moyong Bi’s energy.

Amazingly, Moyong Bi’s true energy swirled through various points in Jin Gwang’s meridians, creating a completely different path.

‘This is?’

It’s similar to the Refined Martial Heart Method but three times more complex.

As complex as it was, the flow of power was on a different dimension.

– How is it? Did you memorize all the meridian points it passed through?

Though he couldn’t use sound transmission, Jin Gwang nodded slightly. He didn’t doubt that Young Master would notice.

Indeed, that was the case.

– It’s called Hundred Kings True Energy, the internal energy cultivation method of Hundred Kings Roaring Battle Art.

Hundred Kings Roaring Battle Art.

One of the advanced martial arts possessed by the Moyong Family Estate, it was a legendary supreme art that was only transmitted to warriors who swore absolute loyalty.

This was also a martial art restored after learning the Brain Gate Heart Technique.

In particular, the various fighting methods and body techniques of Hundred Kings Roaring Battle Art were supplemented and created by Moyong Bi alone.

It was a martial art that maintained practicality in any situation, whether group versus group or one against many, so in terms of combat application, it was among the best even among all the secret transmissions of the Moyong Family Estate.

– For now, focus on getting the internal energy cultivation method into your body. I’ll gradually transmit the rest.

Jin Gwang felt his heart pounding.

Whatever martial art this was, it was clearly a superior Internal Energy Cultivation Method.

For the countless Murim Warriors wandering Jianghu, the most important thing was the Internal Energy Cultivation Method. The body could be trained through gritted teeth and determination, but without direct transmission of an Internal Energy Cultivation Method, one would forever remain stagnant.

‘Young Master.’

His emotions were stirred by gratitude.

‘This Jin Gwang will dedicate his entire life for the Moyong Family.’

Then, another telepathic message flew over.

– What are you getting all emotional about? Aren’t you going to circulate your energy properly? Just focus on this!

Startled, Jin Gwang concentrated on his Energy Cultivation again.

‘Hmm.’

After completing several Heavenly Circuits alone, he also taught him the incantations and teachings. Perhaps because he had already mastered it with his body, Jin Gwang memorized all those numerous incantations and teachings in just four attempts.

Moyong Bi stood up from his seat.

‘Not bad indeed.’

As he had felt before, Jin Gwang’s talent wasn’t bad either.

Like Jong Hweon, you could clearly feel that he had struggled tremendously trying to accomplish something on his own. He couldn’t memorize incantations after hearing them once or have outstanding innate senses like Su Jeong, but perhaps because he had tried all sorts of attempts on his own, his application ability was excellent.

‘Since his adaptability is good, he accepts whatever he learns intuitively. Not innate talent, but senses refined through effort – very good.’

A smile spread across Moyong Bi’s face.

‘You bastard, this is a gift for trusting and enduring with us for so long.’

The White King True Energy was a superior Heart Method that could rival the ultimate techniques of the Nine Great Sects.

Though it would be difficult to fully realize its utility now, once his achievements rose, he would finally understand the true value of the White King.

‘This guy especially has good energy cultivation training ability. I was thinking of teaching him after a month.’

How long had he been learning it, yet he had absorbed the Righteous Martial Heart Method into his body like someone who had practiced it for years.

Though it might seem somewhat hasty, it would be fine to transmit the White King True Energy.

“Pervert?”

“Huh?”

Moyong Su Hyang spoke with her characteristic sullen expression.

“Why are you looking at him with such affectionate eyes? Do you like Team Leader Jin?”

“I do like him. Isn’t he someone who endured to the end for the Main Family House?”

“Ugh.”

“By the way, who was last place?”

“Uncle Woong Pae and Uncle Yeon Pyeong.”

“Yeon Pyeong? That bastard was maintaining the middle ranks.”

“When the pace picked up, he immediately fell behind. He was even foaming at the mouth.”

“Heaven is fair. His head spins so well, but why is his stamina so terrible?”

“Still, he didn’t collapse.”

Moyong Bi glared at Yeon Pyeong.

Feeling an inexplicable chill, Yeon Pyeong trembled even while in the middle of Energy Cultivation.

“I’ll need to toughen him up more later.”

Moyong Su Hyang was dumbfounded.

“What are the uncles, meat? What do you mean toughen up?”

“How about you?”

“What about what.”

“Your stamina.”

At that moment, Moyong Su Hyang immediately threw a punch.

Bang!

He felt powerful force from the fist that grazed past his ear.

“I’m perfectly fine.”

Moyong Bi, who pushed away Moyong Su Hyang’s hand as if accustomed to it, pointed toward the back of the warehouse with his chin.

“Don’t disturb the Squad Members and let’s go over there. What do you want to use this time?”

“Fists.”

“Got it. Go get two wooden swords.”

“I said let’s use fists.”

“You said fists, right? Get them, quickly.”

“…I’ll turn you into dongpo pork.”

“Please try. Once you’re ready, you’ll jump into the seasoning pot yourself.”

Moyong Su Hyang, who had grabbed two wooden swords, enthusiastically attacked her stupid Elder Brother.

Half an hour later.

“Whew.”

The Fire Sword Unit Members almost simultaneously awakened from their Energy Cultivation.

“Ah, now I feel alive.”

“But I’m hungry.”

“Huh? Team Leader is still cultivating energy?”

“Jong Hweon and I will stand guard, so the rest of you ask Suk Su to bring some food. Let’s eat here.”

That’s when it happened.

There was a rustling sound, and Moyong Bi walked out from behind the warehouse.

The Squad Members who instinctively flinched immediately gaped their mouths open.

“Finished with energy cultivation?”

“…”

“If you’re done, go eat. And Woong Pae, Yeon Pyeong. After you finish eating, clean the Training Ground.”

“Yes? Ah, yes! But Young Master.”

“Yeah?”

“…Is that by any chance the Young Miss?”

Moyong Bi’s face was full of fatigue as he came carrying the limp Moyong Su Hyang slung over his shoulder like a hunted wild boar.

“Who else would it be?”

“Ah, did you have a Sparring Match with the Young Miss?”

“Didn’t you know? She fights with me about twice a day. No sense of timing.”

They didn’t know, but good heavens, what kind of character completely destroys a Young Miss who’s only sixteen years old?

Seeing the Squad Members’ eyes full of misunderstanding, Moyong Bi frowned.

“What are you all thinking? You don’t think I actually wrecked our Su Hyang, do you?”

“But why is the Young Miss like that?”

“She kept clinging on until she lost her mind. Later she couldn’t breathe and just fainted.”

The Squad Members’ jaws dropped so wide they seemed like they would touch the Training Ground floor at any moment.

‘…Is that even possible?’

‘How do you fight until you can’t breathe and faint?’

Even they, who secretly prided themselves on their viciousness, were appalled.

Breathing is a human instinct. To ignore that instinct and attack until fainting – is this even human?

Their amazement soon turned into disappointment and shame about themselves. Even a Young Miss who’s only sixteen is like that, but what about us?

“Ah, and rest well today. It’s fine to rest for a day or so…”

“What are you all doing!”

Gwan Hyeon shouted loudly.

“Bring food quickly! Once Team Leader finishes energy cultivation, we’re starting Vertical and Horizontal Wisdom Sword training!”

“Yes!”

“Jong Hweon! Don’t bring wooden swords, bring ten iron rods!”

“Understood!”

The Squad Members, whose eyes had changed, couldn’t even hear Moyong Bi’s voice.

Moyong Bi, who had been quietly observing them, frowned.

“Even when I give it to them, they can’t take it. Don’t rest then.”

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