Chapter 119 – Energy of the Luminous Wheel that Transcends Law (7)

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[TL Note- Fixing the chapter title. I mistakenly put the chapter title from the previous arc.]

‘When I gave it a name and identity, the Jeong Family Dynamic Technique was born.’

Jeong Yeon-shin thought. There was no other reason why part of the Jeong Family Dynamic Technique verses that he had created in childhood came to his mind.

Since martial arts mastered by the body are the strongest weapons, he recalled them while facing a powerful enemy.

He could recite over three hundred verses like lightning. Creating mind techniques during battle seemed rather difficult.

A great enemy stood before him.

Sword Scorpion Demon Du Gu-gwang.

He was a supreme master of the Ten Perfections Sect.

The man who stood wearing a battle robe like a general was wrapped in an aura as stern as his attire.

He was counted among the top warriors of the Thirteen Evil Sects’ major sects. This meant he could match Desolate Fortress’s black-ranks.

The wrinkles around his eyes must have represented the depth of his martial world experience.

‘He’s the strongest life-and-death opponent yet.’

Jeong Yeon-shin thought.

He was different from those he had fought to the death until now. Even including Azure Qilin Namgung Se-jin.

Though the Imperial Sword Form was an overwhelming sword technique, the presence emanating from the veteran master before him felt even more terrifying.

It wasn’t a matter of martial arts level. He was simply in a lofty realm.

“Outstanding rising talent, what are you doing? Time is on our side, you have no leisure.”

“…”

Though Sword Scorpion Demon said to come, Jeong Yeon-shin didn’t rush in immediately.

If given time to think, his chances would increase slightly. It was because he could observe the opponent and study techniques. Thanks to his cursed hundred meetings point.

‘He’s a master with wide sword range. His internal energy is also tremendous. His sword energy technique range must be immense.’

Jeong Yeon-shin took in his opponent’s whole body. He felt his head would fly off if he approached with fist techniques.

No gaps could be seen in the enemy’s form as he held his great sword lowered. His qi energy was extremely dense.

So.

He started with the Radiant Sword Style. There was no choice.

Swoosh.

He rubbed his sole against the ground. He twisted sideways while putting weight into it.

The Jeong Family Dynamic Technique condensed his calf gastrocnemius muscle while embedding explosive power.

The stone ground felt somewhat soft.

At the same time his whole body’s meridians responded. The Jeong Family Dynamic Technique’s qi was drawn out along with sword technique verses.

It was sword verses gathered from Mount Zhongnan’s cliff. The sword hilt of the Desolate sword in his right hand rapidly grew warm.

It was the precursor of the sword energy manifesting instantly.

Thud!

He extended his foot while unleashing a sword strike. It was a horizontal strike extending from inside his body outward.

The air split. The pure white blade drew a straight line along with a hazy light ray.

Clang!

The Desolate sword and great sword collided. Tremendous force flowed through the blade.

It was vibration shaking the sword handle. His grip felt cold.

‘His sword energy is different.’

Jeong Yeon-shin grit his teeth. His trembling hand gripped the sword hilt.

He knew instantly. He was outmatched in internal energy. There was an immense difference in years of energy accumulation.

It was amazing the Desolate sword wasn’t cut in two along with him in that sword clash. That was the level of sword force.

“Your skill is surprising. It’s more than meets the eye.”

Sword Scorpion Demon said. His neatly groomed beard was pulled left and right.

His lips drew a straight line inward. It was a warrior’s astonishment. But also leisure.

He spoke while their swords remained crossed. Something that couldn’t be done with an equal opponent.

‘I can’t win with internal energy. I must compete with technique.’

Jeong Yeon-shin didn’t maintain the deadlock long. He immediately twisted his body.

Screeeeech!

The Desolate sword blade slid down Sword Scorpion Demon’s great sword. The texture coming to his grip was very rough.

Something beyond the blade was surrounding the sword. It was materialized qi.

It meant he had properly cultivated great sword techniques. In the murim, great swords existed to break qi shields.

It was breaking protective qi and protective hard qi energy armor with sword energy and sword force.

Jeong Yeon-shin’s protective qi achievement wasn’t very deep. He would be split to the bone if touched.

‘I must avoid sword clashes.’

Jeong Yeon-shin thought while spinning like a leaf riding the wind. Sword Scorpion Demon’s heavy kick brushed his waist.

A massive energy wave exploded. It was around his flank. His upper body staggered from the aftermath of the kick like an exploding thunderbolt.

At the same time, his kick transformed into a true qi strike. While stepping on the ground he swung his sword aiming to horizontally bisect Jeong Yeon-shin.

It seemed to carry immense amount of true qi. The air wailed unable to withstand the sword force.

It was terrifying. While unleashing force surpassing Jeong Yeon-shin, he was making all movements into attack techniques.

Crash–!

The boy bent his waist sharply backward as if lying down. It was the Iron Plate Bridge technique.

He had already embodied techniques commonly used by murim masters.

The wide sword blade passed above his eyes, scattering storm-like destructive energy.

The sword force was incredibly strong. The tips of his hair were caught in the sword strike and flew upward.

‘Now!’

Blue light flashed in Jeong Yeon-shin’s eyes. He contracted the massive muscles from his glutes to his thighs.

From buttocks to thighs, the Jeong Family Dynamic Technique’s power was firmly embedded.

Swish―!

The tip of the sword extended straight upward at Sword Scorpion Demon’s arm. He aimed for the gap before he could withdraw the horizontal sword strike.

The Radiant Sword Style’s hazy light stream distorted in a straight line.

That’s when it happened.

Pressure erupted from Sword Scorpion Demon’s hand gripping the great sword handle. There was no sign of movement.

It was colorless true qi technique that spread instantly.

Whoosh!

It suddenly surged like a fortress wall, threatening to crush Jeong Yeon-shin.

The boy, who had lowered his posture almost to the ground, stopped mid-swing with the Imperial Sword.

For a moment, his entire body trembled along with the sword.

Losing balance would mean the end.

Jeong Yeon-shin supported himself with his left arm on the ground and lifted one foot. He kicked out like a swift sword strike.

In that brief moment, he infused true energy into the Taichong acupoint on his big toe.

This was also a foot technique. He loaded internal energy into the kick and delivered a short, sharp strike.

Crash!

A collision sound as if the air was being crushed. They were competing in foot techniques within the realm of masters.

Now it was Sword Scorpion Demon trying to split Jeong Yeon-shin in two with his sword raised high, and the boy kicking while doing acrobatics pressing the ground from below.

The energy colliding in the center swept everywhere… The vast cave floor split like farm furrows, and dust rose along with shattered stone pieces around them.

It was a contest of true qi, a battle of kick forces.

“Hmm?”

Sword Scorpion Demon’s leisurely eyebrows slightly furrowed. The internal energy vortex that seemed about to burst stopped expanding.

It was because the boy’s foot technique had cut through Sword Scorpion Demon’s storm-like energy waves strand by strand.

It was like wind blowing in a different direction mixed into the raging whirlwind.

Such a feat was rare. It was as if he had created a new method of true qi manipulation on the spot.

Moreover it happened in an instant exchange of techniques.

Sword Scorpion Demon trembled. Perhaps this is how it feels seeing a young dragon-like spiritual beast.

“Sigh, your youth is regrettable.”

Having confirmed the difference in internal energy that could kill anytime, he stopped mid-swing and sighed.

Sword Scorpion Demon was outmatched in technique. He only overwhelmed with strength. It was a pity to kill him.

Jeong Yeon-shin put strength into his raised right foot.

Thud!

He applied force to the whirlwind of energy waves that had the physical force of a real wall. His entire body was pushed back.

The left foot supporting him slid backward, and he was forced out of position.

In the process, bright red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He couldn’t withstand the tremendous pressure.

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Jeong Yeon-shin regained his balance and stood in place. He was injured internally. The pain was intense. It felt like his internal organs were throbbing.

The boy’s expression turned grave.

‘I couldn’t overcome the absolute difference in internal energy.’

Even with the Jeong Family Dynamic Technique qi’s high density. This wasn’t an opponent that could be overcome with just body-cultivating dynamic force.

For a master of that level, even a single strand of qi contained tremendous power.

“If you had one more year of accumulated energy, it would have been different. Truly, your senses and talent are unbelievable.”

Sword Scorpion Demon said. Jeong Yeon-shin stared at him blankly.

He felt the leisure of a supreme master using a strong person’s magnanimity as a mask.

It was an attitude following murim principles. His conduct was hard to criticize.

“You’re too dangerous to grow with the Imperial Sword. Outstanding young talent, you must die here.”

“…”

Jeong Yeon-shin silently lowered his stance. While devising his next technique.

That’s when it happened.

Thud!

There was a hand gently gripping his nape. It was hard as rock. At the same time, a familiar qi energy swept in.

A gentle internal energy fluctuation. It could only be Radiant Demon Wing’s Cheong Myeong.

It’s impressive that you’ve come this far, and it’s surprising that you’ve grown this strong.”

A quick whisper brushed past his ear. It felt like refining the true energy throughout his body with each exhale.

There was no waste. It was a noble clan’s breathing technique.

“What if our youngest dies here?”

The swordsman’s grip pulled Jeong Yeon-shin and threw him back. The boy had no intention of being pushed back.

He immediately landed with his left foot as axis. Just as he was about to leap again with forward-spiraling technique.

A cold hand blocked him. It was Baek Mi-ryeo, standing tall with her back to him.

Her blue robe bore the aftermath of the fierce battle. Her long, disheveled hair testified to the intensity of the fight.

“Yeon-shin. Treating your internal injuries comes first. Prioritize.”

She put concern in her indifferent tone. It wasn’t a voice addressing the Return Wing Corps commander.

Radiant Demon’s Baek Mi-ryeo’s voice was the same as when addressing a white Lightning Genius.

“The temporary commander loses while we all watch. Well, it was a worthy opponent. Strange to win. Sword Scorpion Demon Du Gu-gwang is a master who could shake all of Sichuan Province. A strong one who rarely finds equals.”

Lazy Flame Dragon approached with a faint smile. His steps were relaxed.

His appearance wasn’t. How much heat yang force had he unleashed?

Both sleeves had completely flown off. His exposed skin was covered in sword wounds and blood stains.

“We’ll guard you.”

He stood alongside Baek Mi-ryeo. Lazy Flame Dragon’s back was positioned like a solid volcano.

Outside, the Tang Clan warriors including the Tang siblings stood. Among the Return Wing Corps, Crimson Day Sword blocked the rear.

The rest were all engaged in fierce battle.

“Grandmaster, focus on your energy circulation.”

The boy knew there was no choice.

“Alright.”

Recovery comes first. He decided to trust Cheong Myeong. He had heard when first entering Radiant Demon Wing.

That Cheong Myeong had briefly matched Namgung First Sword who defected to the Thirteen Evil Sects.

‘Then, here with new cultivation technique…’

Then, perhaps I can create a new mental technique here….’

He thought of the transformation of true energy that he hadn’t been able to attempt due to the urgency of the battle. It was paradoxical.

If there was enough time for energy circulation to calm his internal injuries, it would also be enough time to attempt the creation of a new mental technique.

At that moment.

“The treasure! The treasure has been stolen!”

“From the entrance to the southeast! There, over there!”

“Truly a terrifying master! Form ranks!”

Shouts echoed from afar. The already chaotic battlefield became even more tumultuous.

Jeong Yeon-shin hadn’t even had time to sit cross-legged. An irregular wave of true energy, along with a powerful force, rushed toward him.

It was an elegant yet sinister presence, like a bat with divine wings.

‘This way!’

Flutter!

It arrived the moment he recognized it. Along with a bloody scent.

“I missed you.”

Silky black hair fluttered, briefly obscuring his vision. The owner of the subtle energy wave stood before Jeong Yeon-shin.

Her red lips drew a smooth curve. A bewitching smile curved her glowing red eyes.

The Blood Flame Sect’s Seventh Apostle.

The Desolate Fortress masters’ guard formation was pierced in an instant.

“What…!”

Jeong Yeon-shin saw the incompetent Lazy Flame Dragon turn around in shock.

Baek Mi-ryeo’s reaction was faster, but her movement was already dull with a penetrating wound to her back.

When the Seventh Apostle flicked her finger, the Tang siblings and Crimson Day Sword froze and collapsed.

Their acupoints were sealed by the wind from her fingertip.

At that moment, Jeong Yeon-shin was already in motion. His blue sleeve fluttered.

His clenched fist gathered a gust of wind. The second move of the Eternal Blossom Fist, the Advancing Thunder unleashed a fierce force.

“Your talent, energy, expression, body. Every time I see you, you become more dazzling. Up close, you shine even brighter. Truly, truly mesmerizing.”

The Seventh Apostle whispered. She lightly extended her hand to deflect Jeong Yeon-shin’s punch.

Flutter—

The crimson robe she wore spread open.

The storm of true energy naturally rose, covering the surroundings in a red light. It was a brief moment.

Jeong Yeon-shin and the Seventh Apostle were at the center. No one could see the two of them… At the same time her hand brushed away his fist strike. Perhaps because she wasn’t human.

Her hand was as soft as if she had never practiced fist techniques.

She pushed his elbow inward while her other hand covered Jeong Yeon-shin’s lips. It happened in an instant.

“…!”

Some foreign substance entered his mouth.

The Seventh Apostle’s finger that briefly touched his lips brushed down his cheek. All the way to his nape.

He tried to twist his body while using the Jeong Family Dynamic Technique. Too late. His reaction was slow due to internal injury.

Her hand lightly pressed his Adam’s apple and then released. He couldn’t counter a single move.

It was incredible speed. All technique exchanges occurred in the realm of Desolate Fortress black-ranks.

“Live a thousand years. It’s a fragment of Bodhidharma’s qi.”

[TL Note- Yeon-shin got himself a sugar mommy.]

The Seventh Apostle moved her lips. The pure blood robe that naturally returned wrapped her body again.

“We’ll continue later? Our bet I mean. See you later.”

She smiled faintly and stamped the ground. For a moment the wind spreading in all directions seemed to take on a red light.

She soared with elegant Body Protection Technique and no one could stop her. Lazy Flame Dragon landed belatedly and opened his eyes blankly.

“What is this…? Commander, are you alive?”

“Guard me.”

Jeong Yeon-shin said briefly. He had no choice.

The moment whatever the Seventh Apostle fed him burrowed into his body, tremendous inspiration rose like clouds.

He sensed it. Without this he couldn’t escape the City of Renowned Craftsmen.

“Junior So! To the rear!”

“Form ranks! Pure Demon Alliance b*st*rds aren’t affected by Radiant Demon Wing’s techniques!”

It was a chaotic battlefield. The number of guard warriors had clearly decreased.

Only the injured Baek Mi-ryeo and unnamed disciple Lazy Flame Dragon were nearby.

Jeong Yeon-shin closed his eyes and sat in lotus position.

He had to regulate his qi while creating a new cultivation technique. The battlefield was chaotic but he had no choice.

The fragment of Bodhidharma’s qi was already spreading through his meridians. He could feel its tremendous power.

He needed to harness this power before it was too late. Before the chaos in the City of Renowned Craftsmen claimed more lives.

The time for his divine technique had come.

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