Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation-Chapter 446: The Spar (4)

‘Damn it!’

Seol-Hwi was inwardly shocked by the scene unfolding before his eyes.

He had expected that the opponent would immediately disperse the qi as soon as they faced it, as he had slowed it down as much as possible.

However, Training Hall Leader Jin Mu had instead chosen to dive into the typhoon.

Rumble.

Of course, one might think they could endure and hold on by entering the core of the typhoon, despite the risk.

But this was a typhoon mixed with thunder.

Even if it was the core of the typhoon, the unimaginable lightning would strike his body, as clear as day.

Therefore, Seol-Hwi could only see Training Hall Leader Jin Mu’s actions as a reckless gamble.

Roar—

“Ah.”

“Training Hall Leader…”

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The emotions of those watching were far more intense than what Seol-Hwi felt.

The moment they entered the typhoon, the failure of Training Hall Leader Jin Mu’s response was considered a given.

For those who assumed the Taiji would naturally repel, it seemed like they were caught in the typhoon’s wind pressure.

Zzuzuzuzung! Zzuzung!

When the thunder struck, deep sighs echoed from all around.

Everyone knew.

The thunder contained in the vortex was something they had never witnessed before. It was so powerful.

No one could survive after being hit by such formidable thunder.

But the one person watching from the closest distance—In Seol-Hwi’s expression, a slight hint of puzzlement appeared, unlike before.

‘…What is this?’

The direction of the thunder changed for a moment.

The lightning, moving from top to bottom, did not reach the ground.

Moreover, some of the thunder regrouped and ascended back into the sky.

The energy gathered to one side and then surged back.

‘Is this a phenomenon created by the Training Hall Leader?’

It seemed the Training Hall Leader had fortuitously reached the eye of the storm.

However, the next part was hard to comprehend.

To push back the thunderbolts that surpassed imagination.

‘I’ve never heard of channeling thunder qi through the Weight of a Thousand Ounces…….’

Using channeling techniques to handle thunder qi was impossible.

That was common sense.

No matter how fast one’s movements, how could one control thunder energy shot at the speed of light?

Moreover, there was wind swirling around the area.

‘No, could it be?’

At that moment, a martial art flashed through Seol-Hwi’s mind.

Repulsion of the Enemy’s Force—A method that not only channels the incoming qi but redirects it to a desired direction.

It might have created a phenomenon where the lightning clumps together and pushes each other away.

‘No. There needs to be one more. To completely push away and control that energy.’

Seol-Hwi, still with unresolved questions, was approaching the slowly dissipating vortex.

Meanwhile, most of the Taoists of Wudang who were watching were sighing.

Some couldn’t even bear to look at the slowly revealing Training Hall Leader Jin Mu.

“Ah!”

“How can this be!”

“What on earth!”

Soon, voices mixed with surprise and confusion filled the surroundings of the broken hall.

Even those who had turned their heads looked back at the hall, now reduced to its floor.

Whooooosh.

In the place where the wind slowly stopped, there was the Training Hall Leader.

Even though residual thunder qi still surrounded the Training Hall Leader Jin Mu.

“This, we need to check the condition……”

“Leave it alone!”

An elder shouted at the top of his lungs.

While feeling joy for being alive, he worried about the state of Jin Mu’s body, which continued to move as if in a trance.

The crisis was not yet over.

‘Ah! That’s what it was!’

Meanwhile, unlike the others, Seol-Hwi was impressed.

He finally grasped what Training Hall Leader Jin Mu had done.

The reason a large amount of thunder qi wasn’t penetrating Training Hall Leader Jin Mu’s body was because he was responding in a different way than before.

Void Space—Along with Repulsion of the Enemy’s Force, this not only allowed the qi to flow out but also prevented the qi from even touching the body.

Thus, it created the illusion that he was handling the thunder qi.

‘In the Supreme State, one can handle two types of qis, but controlling a powerful force like thunder qi should be impossible…’

Yet it was not over.

That thunder qi was the last force of nature created by Seol-Hwi.

It would never back down easily.

Moreover, the key issue was whether Training Hall Leader Jin Mu, who seemed to have exhausted all his internal qi, could withstand that.

“Oh oh!”

“What kind of sorcery is that!”

It was then.

The body of Jin Mu, who had been continuously performing the Taiji technique, began to shine.

‘…So it was Taiji.’

Only then did Seol-Hwi realize.

The Training Hall Leader Jin Mu had harmoniously displayed two forces as one.

He was using two methods in succession: pushing away with the combination of Yin and Yang like the Taiji, and controlling with the attack and absorption of objects.

What made that possible was the Taiji.

‘Moreover, he used it to burn the turbid qi around.’

The current phenomenon was occurring naturally because he was burning the turbid energy, leading to the spontaneous occurrence of a subtle phenomenon.

Taking advantage of the point when the force of the thunder qi weakened over time, he even absorbed some of the qi.

“Yes, he was already at the level of Ten Thousand Swords.”

In the past, the realm of Justice Faction’s martial arts, like Supreme Demon and Profound Demon, was viewed in the order of Supreme State and Profound State.

However, after he personally ascended, he realized something.

Supreme State and Profound State. Not a higher or lower order, but simply paths that one encounters on the journey.

In that sense, Training Hall Leader Jin Mu stood at a point between the two.

“The martial arts of the Justice Sects are truly mysterious.”

Once again, he witnessed the Justice Faction’s Taiji.

Not the fixed concept of mixing two qi.

But extracting each qi separately and operating them harmoniously as one.

Through this, Seol-Hwi became more certain about the Taiji of the Justice Sects he had been curious about.

“Training Hall Leader Jin Mu!”

“Training Hall Leader Jin Mu!”

When Jin Mu halted his movements and assumed a cross-legged position, the Taoists inside the training hall were overwhelmed with emotion.

It was only then that they grasped the situation before them.

It was a historic day marking the birth of a master of the Profound State.

Late at night.

A grand farewell ceremony of the Wudang Sect commenced.

Typically, such banquets are held for those who have killed a great demon or achieved a significant feat.

However, the treatment given to someone who merely came for a martial arts duel was, in some ways, unprecedented even in the Wudang Sect.

Seol-Hwi, trying to slip away from the awkward gathering, was taken aback by their sincere hospitality.

From their perspective, it was understandable.

Seol-Hwi was a great benefactor.

He had helped Training Hall Leader Jin Mu reach the Profound State, a realm no one else could break through to.

He was among the most notable benefactors in the proud history of the Wudang Sect.

“I am grateful for the gracious reception, but I wish to speak quietly with Training Hall Leader Jin Mu.”

In response to Seol-Hwi’s request, the Wudang sect offered a secluded pavilion and brought over abundant food.

And soon, the awaited person appeared.

“Ahem. May I come in?”

Knowing the arrival of Jin Mu, Seol-Hwi gladly consented.

It was a relief to see him, as the excessive hospitality had put Seol-Hwi in an awkward situation.

Creak.

“Please have a seat.”

When he entered through the door, Seol-Hwi pointed to a chair next to a table piled with refreshments, not food.

As he sat down courteously, Seol-Hwi followed suit.

‘Indeed. There’s a solid presence about him.’

Seeing him brought a natural smile to Seol-Hwi’s face.

The gaze of the man in the Wudang elder’s robe was markedly different from before.

It made Seol-Hwi ponder if his gaze had always been like this, eyes as deep as an abyss.

His first words to Seol-Hwi, who was immersed in his own reflections, were these.

“I am greatly indebted.”

Seol-Hwi shook his head.

“Indebted? I’m just an outsider who came for a martial arts spar. And though I said I’d subdue you in three moves, I couldn’t, so I’m the one who lost to Training Hall Leader Jin Mu.”

“I understand you didn’t come to compete over victory or defeat. Moreover, knowing that three moves don’t represent your full skill, I can’t say you were subdued. I lost.”

“But the rumors will spread a bit differently, won’t they?”

At those words, Training Hall Leader Jin Mu wore a subtle expression, then slowly bowed his head.

He couldn’t definitively deny Seol-Hwi’s words.

Of course, the Wudang Sect wouldn’t distort the results or the process of the martial arts duel.

However, he couldn’t control the parts where the pride of the sect might color the narrative.

Knowing this, he felt embarrassed by his actions.

“I’m sorry. Even if the rumors are somewhat distorted, I cannot promise to correct them…”

“It’s alright. I don’t pay attention to such rumors. In fact, I’m more intrigued by the talk of having sparred equally with someone of your rank.”

Seol-Hwi replied with a smile, but the expression of Jin Mu became serious again.

Then, after a brief silence, he slowly opened his mouth.

“I would like to know the reason you taught me.”

“Teaching, that thing is…”

“Please tell me the truth.”

Seol-Hwi was about to insist otherwise but stopped himself.

For someone as skilled as Jin Mu, he would know that the suggestion of the spar was not normal.

Having found the answer to why he did it, it was only natural to ask about the reason behind such thoughts.

“Alright. I shall tell you.”

Seol-Hwi also found this kind of conversation comfortable. After all, this was what he needed to discuss.

“I have a long-standing adversary.”

Seol-Hwi brought up the topic of the Creator. It was time to persuade him.

“A god with the power to create worlds has created another world within this one. Many beings in his world are experiencing hardships.”

Seol-Hwi’s words were equally perplexing to Jin Mu.

A world within a world.

He too found it difficult to comprehend this nonsensical phenomenon.

Especially regarding that divine being, it was so far-fetched that doubt was inevitable.

Yet, there was no choice but to believe.

Having experienced the power of the Dragon’s Ascent, he felt that perhaps the opponent before him had already reached a level higher than the Profound State.

“If someone else had said it, I wouldn’t have believed it. However, since you say it, it would be strange not to believe.”

“Thank you.”

“Is there any evidence I can verify right now? Whether it’s the existence of a God or anything else.”

“You recently saw it yourself, Training Hall Leader.”

“Me?”

“Recall your memory. Didn’t you see the pattern drawn in the North Side Cave?”

“……!”

At those words, Jin Mu’s eyes widened. And he immediately asked again.

“Then……”

“Yes. That is exactly what was made by that deity. A curse that makes one rely on other powers, preventing them from reaching the Profound State.”

“How could that be……”

Only then did everything start to become questionable for him—Why such things were suddenly in the cave, and why those unknown terms kept coming to mind.

“Then, did you know about it and help me…”

“In the end, it was Training Hall Leader Jin Mu who achieved it.”

“Ah!”

At this point, he had no choice but to trust Seol-Hwi’s words.

How could an outsider know about the mural drawn in the cave?

“So I want to ask for your help. It’s a matter of fighting a god. Will you fight with me?”

“As a Taoist, saving the people and rescuing sentient beings is my duty. If it’s for their benefit, there’s no reason not to follow.”

“Thank you.”

Seol-Hwi realized the matter was resolved easily and finally felt relieved.

It was lucky, or he would have been in a situation where he might have died.

Recognizing in a previous life that he had perfectly reached the Myriad Swords was truly a great help.

“I have something I’m curious about, may I ask?”

This time he asked a question, and Seol-Hwi nodded.

“No matter how strong I am, I know I cannot reach you. But if that is the case, I wonder if I can be of great help.”

“You will be of help. The one who will fight is not me, but you.”

“…What?”

“I will explain gradually as we travel together. There is a place we must go first.”

“Where is that?”

At his question, Seol-Hwi chuckled.

The greatest martial arts warrior and the Wudang’s Training Hall Leader traveling together.

The eyes of many in the martial world would gather at their destination.

It had to be so.

To elevate the position of his master.

“It is Qingcheng.”