Chapter 468: He Knows Everything
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An invincible one-man army.
It was an expression grand beyond measure.
At Gun Mu-ak’s such words, the two women quietly stuck out their tongues.
‘He…… Values Cheol Ryu-heun that highly.’
‘Well, it’s not unreasonable. Even just What we saw today……’
Somehow, the enemy camp’s future spread out in their minds like a clear picture.
As Gun Mu-ak said, as long as the Heaven Emperor Society Lord didn’t know of this plan, they would meet a great disaster called annihilation at Cheol Ryu-heun’s hands.
Eun Yi-bi suddenly recalled Cheol Ryu-heun’s words.
-The knowledge and information I possess far transcends the enemy’s expected range.
‘To even conceive essentials adapting the Heavenly Demon Heart Sword with one body’s knowledge and information…… Truly a phenomenal ability. Who could have imagined it? He’s like…… A Divine being descended.’
Soon deepening the light in her eyes, she let out a quiet voice.
“The cave where he escaped from the vegetative state and immediately obtained opportunity…… Seems to be truly close to all-capable. No, it seems even more than that. How on earth could such opportunity exist……”
Thereupon Gun Mu-ak, seated in the front seat, slightly twitched his lips while keeping his gaze fixed forward.
A smile.
A faint hint of a smile too slight to notice had risen.
“Yes…… Quite so.”
And he recalled in his mind the secret history that had delivered great shock.
-I, Cheol Ryu-heun, am the Divine Martial Sword.
-There is no Divine Martial Sword in our sect. Furthermore, it doesn’t exist right now. Because the culprit who killed my master had already destroyed it. The culprit was the Heaven Emperor Society Lord.
-His objective was one. To test the capabilities of his newly made sword. Anyway, because of how things turned out, master passed away without even knowing why. But that wasn’t the complete end of the Divine Martial Sword.
-I’m no one other than myself. In this body dwells only the Divine Martial Sword’s divine energy and knowledge.
‘Hah…… If those two knew the true nature of the all-capable cave, they’d faint from shock.’
Gun Mu-ak kept the shocking secret history confidential as promised.
Such his thoughts shifted to the Heavenly Demon Heart Sword.
Cheol Ryu-heun had spoken earlier through Sound Transmission.
-The Heavenly Demon Heart sword is related to the Heart sword, which is expressed as the ultimate in the realm of myriad-flow sword learning. In other words, its essentials originated from the heart sword. To manifest that power, a sublime ability of the upper dantian must be supported. As you know, it’s impossible to master without the Divine Martial Sword, but…… I’m going to transmit to you a new demonic art (??) similar to it. Precisely, it’s a formula I came to conceive today. Perhaps you can awaken it. Remember. Your upper dantian, and the Demon God Sword are the keys. I’ll teach you the formula from now on, so memorize it well and achieve it. If you realize this…… The true return of the Heavenly Demon is not a distant dream either.
Gun Mu-ak renewed his determination while replaying those words in his mind.
‘The first Cult Leader who is the starting point of demonic path history…… This body will surely recreate him in this era.’
He soon spoke without turning his head.
“The opportunity from that all-capable cave will now influence the entire demonic path.”
Thereupon the eyes of Eun Yi-bi and Ya Baek-ji behind him wavered.
They quickly grasped the meaning hidden within.
Influencing the entire Demonic Path…… That meant Cheol Ryu-heun hadn’t only arranged for Gun Mu-ak.
In other words, other demonic factions would also obtain opportunity……
“The three Great secrets of the demonic heavens.”
At the words Gun Mu-ak then uttered, the two women’s eyes wavered even more greatly.
In the midst of that, his indifferent voice was heard again.
“I’ve learned the locations of the three Great secrets of the demonic heavens, which had been considered only a vague myth. Through Cheol Ryu-heun.”
At the same time, both women let out identical exclamations.
“Ah……!”
The Three Great Secrets of the Demonic Heavens.
That was one of the crucial elements that would rapidly elevate the combat power of the core factions in the current Demonic Path Jianghu: Heavenly Demon Cult, Asura Demon Cult, and Illusion Demon Cult.
The Three Great Secrets of the Demonic Heavens was a story passed down like mythology from far older times than even the Four Great Demonic Weapons.
The first was the mysterious place called the Heavenly Demon Well (???), said to be the origin where the unparalleled demon called Heavenly Demon was born and the source of demonic arts.
Everything of the demonic class had started from there.
According to the ancient texts of Heavenly Demon Cult, Heavenly Demon had happened to discover the mysterious realm of the Heavenly Demon Well and came to master demonic energy and demonic learning, and finally completed a phenomenal and powerful body called the Demon Ultimate Star Body.
There was one legend related to it.
That it was a secret place where the fallen essence of Mara Papiyas, the demonic divine being who had interfered with Bodhidharma cultivation and stood as his nemesis, was stored……
The second Secret of the Demonic Heavens was a place called Grief Demon Buddha Ridge.
That place was deeply connected to Asura Demon Cult.
The mysterious mound said to be where the first cult leader, Asura Divine Demon, obtained his demonic power was the Grief Demon Buddha Ridge.
According to ancient legend, there existed a Buddha statue with a sad face there, and it was rumored that the artisan who made it was a worshipper and proxy of an evil god (??).
In other words, a piece sculpted over a lifetime by someone who followed Asura, a demonic divine being like Mara Papiyas……
It was a work containing the meaning that if the Buddha statue made a sad expression, the heavens’ good energy would be obscured and Asura would descend to earth.
Perhaps because of that, from some point on, dark demonic energy had gathered there one by one, and it had changed into a place that rejected the footsteps of people.
Then…… Someone appeared who absorbed the energy accumulated there.
And he stood tall as a ruler using that power and made a name for himself.
The first cult leader of Asura Demon Cult, Asura Divine Demon.
It was he.
Finally, the third of the Secrets of the Demonic Heavens was a secret realm called from old times Illusion Heavenly Demon Bell Mountain.
As the name suggested, it meant a mountain where a giant bell (??) possessing dense demonic power was located.
The legend that if you found the great iron bell there and rang it, you could freely control illusions……
It was even transmitted that you would gain supernatural powers like a goblin.
The one who mastered it founded a group called Illusion Demon Cult.
Yes.
It was the tale of the opportunity of Illusion Phantom Demon Ancestor, the first cult leader of Illusion Demon Cult.
The existence of all three had never been confirmed.
That was because Heavenly Demon, Asura Divine Demon, and Illusion Phantom Demon Ancestor in their lifetimes hadn’t recorded the details.
Therefore, later generations had merely dismissed them as vague legendary myths.
But.
That wasn’t so.
The Three Great Secrets of the Demonic Heavens undoubtedly existed.
If Cheol Ryu-heun himself had said it, there was no room for doubt.
Eun Yi-bi and Ya Baek-ji were repeatedly marveling inwardly.
They couldn’t fathom it.
Where Cheol Ryu-heun’s limit of ability reached.
In the midst of that, Gun Mu-ak’s indifferent voice continued.
“The locations of demonic path opportunity arranged that he taught me…… Number more than twenty. And each and every one is something that could completely overturn one’s life.”
Eun Yi-bi and Ya Baek-ji nodded and replied side by side.
“The Asura Demon Cult Leader and Illusion Demon Cult Leader will be impressed.”
“With this, our camp will become even stronger.”
Gun Mu-ak, having also nodded, spoke again.
“Now we must not lose. No…… It’s a fight we cannot lose. Everyone must have that resolve to annihilate the enemy camp.”
At that, the two women answered in unison while fiercely blazing their demonic hearts and fighting spirits within their chests.
“Yes!”
* * *
CHANG, CHAECHANG, CHANG… !
The sound of two swords clashing incessantly.
It was a match that felt fierce and uncompromising.
As if they had sparred for a long time, both sword owners were drenched head to toe in sweat.
But the expressions of both were brimming with vigor.
As if some joy was welling up the more they fought……
The protagonists of the sparring match… It was Ximen Yue and Ye Woon-rang.
KAKANG, KANG, KAKANG, KANG……!
Amid the metallic sounds that didn’t cease, Ye Woon-rang let out a startled voice inside.
‘Ugh, he’s targeting my momentary gaps with speed and cunning! It’s a Sword move that has everything needed!’
Cheol Ryu-heun had said before.
-There’s something separate for you to do. That’s why I excluded you from even the test.
-Ah, I see. But what kind of work is it?
-It’s camp training.
-……?
-In the secret area of the mountain where ximen yue is currently staying.
Having come here and crossed swords with him, he understood.
Ximen Yue was truly a rare talent in the world.
Even if he had obtained the opportunity Cheol Ryu-heun arranged, his pace of advancement was terrifying.
Since coming here, they had held dozens of sparring matches, and each time he was feeling the gap keenly.
It was comparable to the level of Namgung Sang-rin, Hae Su-yeon and others who had already transcended the limits of talent.
‘Amazing! The praise of being a genius isn’t wasted on him!’
Was this the true worth of the legendary Light-Dark Harmonizing Secret Meridians?
No, what makes talent blossom is effort.
No matter how superior what you have is, if you don’t continuously refine it, you’ll ultimately fall behind.
Effort that beats talent.
Ximen Yue before his eyes was like that.
Having sincerely reflected on his mistakes, he was devoting his full passion like a beginner.
For that, Ye Woon-rang was grateful.
For passionately being his partner so that it became cultivation for enlightenment……
Setting aside outstanding martial prowess, even just looking at his consistent attitude, he was more than qualified to become a guest retainer of White Peak Sword Sect.
Meanwhile.
To one side of where the two were competing, four women sat quietly.
The Four Great Beauties of Gangxi region.
They were Black Rope Wondrous Lady Na Rae-hyang,Bamboo Forest Divine Lady Jeung Ji-rim,Profound and Wondrous Sword Beauty Wang Su-ah,Rare Fragrance Young Lady Si Yu-min.
“Wow…… Earlier they sparred with us one after another, yet they’re bursting with energy. Both of them.”
When Jeung Ji-rim marveled so, Wang Su-ah immediately said.
“Honestly…… That’s Because Ximen gongja is amazing. Didn’t he have more sparring matches even just today?”
Thereupon Si Yu-min beside them cast a meaningful look.
“Right, right. Nice try denying it.”
Wang Su-ah tilted her head as she turned her gaze.
“Unni, What do you mean?”
“You fell for him at first sight.”
“No way!”
Wang Su-ah let out a pointed exclamation, her face flushing hot.
Right then.
PEONG!
With a single explosion, Ye Woon-rang retreated about one jang and stopped.
“Hmmm……! I was pushed back again at the end. It was Indeed an excellent Sword move. It was difficult for me to counterattack.”
“Thank you for the praise. But I too came to realize my lacking parts.”
“Huh! Saying that after winning, it’s a little irritating.”
“Ah, Oh no, that’s not What I meant…… I’m sorry.”
“Ha-hat, I’m joking, joking.”
At Ye Woon-rang’s dismissive wave, Ximen Yue wore a faint smile.
CHEOLKEOK…
Having sheathed his sword, Ximen Yue gazed at the sky.
“I want to get stronger as soon as possible. To get even a little closer to that high sky……”
Ye Woon-rang, having likewise put away his blade, approached and stood beside him.
“The sky…… My heart feels the same. If only to reach the soles of his feet……”
The two held that someone in their pupils as they gazed at the blue sky.
Cheol Ryu-heun.
To both of them, he was precisely like that sky.
That was why both said such things.
Ximen Yue thought of the phenomenal sight from before.
When he had visited Murong Family……
‘He was incredible.’
At that time, Cheol Ryu-heun had even displayed Sword Emperor Buk Ga-shin’s sword force while facing the Eastern Heaven Division Commander’s gang.
He couldn’t forget it.
That amazing light energy that seemed like countless stars gathering and flowing along the blade.
-Kyueng…… Kyukyueng……
The unique sound heard at that time too……
But at that moment, light flashed in the air.
‘Huh?’
Ximen Yue and Ye Woon-rang brightened the moment they spotted it.
A pure white ball of light falling rapidly.
It was Cheol Ryu-heun riding Divine Wind.
SHUWUUUUUUNG… KKUGUGUGUGUGUNG!
Horse and rider who had landed on the ground in an instant.
Immediately after, Cheol Ryu-heun gazed expressionlessly at Ye Woon-rang close by.
“Hmmm, who’s this old man……?”
Urgh, shut up! Don’t pretend not to know and tease people’s faces!