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A martial art that visualizes and utilizes negative energy.
It is simple in theory, but it is not easy to actually materialize this energy.
The most difficult part is that this ice sphere continues to gnaw away at the body while it remains inside.
Human body temperature must always be maintained at a constant level, but the icy air constantly lowers that temperature, and human life
It gnaws away at it.
That is why, unlike the Yang family’s Qi Gong, there are only a handful of Ice Gong.
“From the very beginning, the way humans manipulate qi is to borrow its power, not to materialize its physical form. ‘Of course, excluding those crazy Demonic Cult bastards.’ Those guys are the ones who kicked common sense far away to the West. They bring in the physical form of qi to breathe fire and shoot ice.”
This was not something taken for granted within the natural order of the law.
Anyway, using ice magic is a difficult task.
It must suit your constitution, and there must be stable ice energy.
Furthermore, one must give up other martial arts.
Since the nature of Ice Energy is the opposite of other energy arts, especially Yang-style energy arts which make up the majority of martial arts, mastering both types of energy arts is no different from applying oil to one’s entire body and stepping into a pit of fire.
Even among the martial arts of the Jianghu, the Wudang Sect’s Yangyi Taiji Divine Art is practically the only one capable of manipulating Yin and Yang simultaneously.
But, I am writing that right now.
“Haha, I must be too drunk. To think I would use Ice Techniques.”
He put down the cup, picked up another, and drew up his internal energy just as before.
Tsutsutsutsutsu!
The glass turning cold once again.
“Haha, crazy.”
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I felt like I wasn’t coming back to my senses, so I slapped myself three times.
“oh!”
The woman who had demonstrated the ice technique next to me stepped back in surprise, but now is not the time for me to worry about that.
This time, I held the liquor bottle and drew up my internal energy.
Tsutsutsutsutsu!
“…….”
Watching the bottle freeze solid, I poured some into a glass and drank, thinking, “Surely not.”
“Ah! That’s refreshing.”
I shouldn’t really be saying this in a situation like this, but drinking it really chilled makes the alcohol taste twice as good.
“……
Confucius, by any chance.
Haeryeong asks cautiously.
Did you learn the Yangyi Taiji Divine Art at the Wudang Sect?
That is something you only pass down to the leader of the Wudang Sect or the disciple who will succeed them.
Even within the Wudang Sect, the number of people who have mastered that is probably limited to a handful.
Then, by any chance, Mine… …
Is it you?
“Uh, um, you’re not, are you? Right?”
I don’t know either.
I’m going crazy because I don’t know.#Haeryeong sent away the woman who was using ice magic.
Because I shouldn’t hear any more stories…
Besides, now I can chill the ice pot myself to drink.
I picked up the bottle of liquor and asked.
“Is he/she a trustworthy person?”
If by any chance it becomes known that I used ice magic…
You can trust me. If I couldn’t trust you, I wouldn’t have passed on the martial arts in the first place.
Pitter-patter.
Haeryeong frowns, perhaps because the sight of the drink being poured didn’t look good.
Are you drinking now?
I am eating this because of the experiment.
“What is that…….”
Because I need to know what’s what.
First, I tried experimenting with various things while emptying a bottle of Hwabingro.
First of all, the power of the ice energy is not that strong.
It’s not that my Yin energy is strong because I controlled it. No matter how much internal energy I poured in, the temperature didn’t drop below a certain level.
So, it just emits enough Yin energy to make drinking alcohol just right.
“The fact that you can’t freeze anything. ‘Can this even be called ice magic in the first place?’ In other words, you can use ice magic, but it’s not at a level suitable for use as a martial art.”
So, I mean that I can at least do the job of pouring drinks at a tavern, just like that woman earlier.
“I don’t think the guests will like it very much.” “Young Master, what are you thinking…”
Ahem, no.
Secondly, my inner strength remained unchanged.
This is the part I understand the least.
No matter how much I look into my dantian or practice energy cultivation, my internal energy remains the same.
The nature of the Taeeulgi I originally possessed remains unchanged.
However, if you draw up this Taeeulgi and transform it into the basic operation of ice magic.
Shhhhh-… …
“A cold energy is pouring out. ‘I’m going crazy.’ So, the Gije (旣濟) from which this cold energy is emanating.”
The point is that I absolutely cannot understand it.
“Moreover, the operation of internal energy is merely a rough imitation of the ice energy mechanism and is not done properly. ‘This is a serious problem.’ If a martial artist does not properly understand their internal energy, it eventually escalates into a matter of life and death.”
It is no different from having a thunder bomb inside your body that could explode at any moment.
Confucius?
“Did you sense that something was amiss on my face?” Hyeryeong and Yang Gunbaek asked cautiously.
Are you alright?
Further investigation is needed.
Instead of answering, I lifted the bottle of alcohol.
Do you happen to have any more ice furnaces?
I think we need to do more experiments.
Haeryeong’s brow furrowed for the first time.
My life depends on it.
Phew.
I asked seriously. After emptying two more bottles of Hwabingro, I was kicked out by Haeryeong, who said there was no more alcohol. ‘How petty! I even brought you good information.’ I didn’t learn much additional information while emptying a total of three bottles of Hwabingro.
For one thing, as long as the internal energy continues, a faint level of coldness will continue to be emitted.
And even if you stop using the ice energy in the middle of using it, the returned internal energy does not feel foreign.
So, it means that it transforms into ice energy, but there isn’t a big problem when reverting it back to its original state. ‘What a relief.’ I felt a little relieved at this point.
In any case, it doesn’t mean there is a problem with the lower abdomen.
Haeryeong persistently asked why he had come to master the Ice Art, but he could not give any answer.
Because I didn’t master the Ice Technique in the first place.
If I had to pick one person I’m suspicious of, it would be this guy, ‘Cheongryonghwan, that damn bastard…’ He looks like he’ll peek his head out and say, ‘Why are you only giving me a hard time?’ I suspect him the most.
Because if I had to pick something that has brought about a dramatic change to my body recently, it would be Jegeumhak (a man who is good for the body), that guy.
Moreover, Jegeumhak was also a Yin-Yang man who dealt with both Yin and Yang energies simultaneously.
I was so beaten up that I was disoriented, so I don’t remember clearly, but the only time there was a change in my dantian was when I sucked up Je Geum-hak’s internal energy with the Blue Dragon Pill.
In that respect, the suspect is definitely this Cheongryonghwan.
Since the Absorption Technique can only absorb the opponent’s internal energy, it cannot dissolve it into one’s own, the opponent’s internal energy manifests as is.
“If Cheongryonghwan absorbed Jegeumhak’s ice technique and I am using that ice technique… … ‘The situation roughly fits.’ There were records stating that those who had mastered the Star Absorption Technique in the past also scattered energies of different forms.
Go Jung-ak, the vampire monster who was the master of the Blue Dragon Orb in his previous life, used as many as ten different energies.
Of course, due to these unharmonized energies, one eventually becomes insane or falls into a state of internal energy deviation.
However, the problem, if there is one, is that my situation is slightly different.
The reason I first started using the Blue Dragon Pill was that the energy in my Danjeon was not divided.
I was relieved because our energies weren’t splitting even now, but why did I end up being able to use ice magic?
Whatever it is, one thing is certain. ‘Damn these Demonic Cult bastards…’ This is all the Demonic Cult bastards’ fault.
If it weren’t for those bastards, I wouldn’t have ended up with such a bizarre body.
While I was spewing a torrent of curses at the demons, including Jegeumhak.
I felt a sensation from behind.
What are you doing?
“Haa… how did you know?”
“How would I know? You should at least try to hide it. I can feel the energy right here.”
The one standing beside, peeking out, was none other than Saryeon.
Practicing stealth is really tough.
“Why bother when there is the Gwisik Haengbo?”
“The reaction of internal energy in Ghost-Breaking is slow, isn’t it? I heard that Stealth Techniques allow you to conceal your presence even while using internal energy… Wouldn’t that be better in actual combat?”
Then again, stealth would be better for assassination or stealth.
There is a decent stealth technique in Manseogo, so read it later.
Did you see everything at Manseogo too?
Yeah, in my past life.
“Seriously… what kind of person is he?”
Saryeon shook her head with a look of confusion.
“By the way, where are you coming from at this late hour?”
“And where are you coming from at this late hour, Senior Brother?”
I went to take care of some important business.
Does this kid know that I work day and night for the peace and well-being of the Taeeulmun?
You probably don’t know.
It is right to do it without them knowing.
This is the weight and responsibility as the Senior Brother…
Sniff sniff.
“What are you doing…?”
“Just wait a minute!”
Sa-ryeon suddenly leans her nose close and shoots a suspicious look.
I smell alcohol.
Alcohol is always involved in important matters.
So, what is that important matter?
“Ahem… It’s still too early. I’ll let you know when the time comes. But what is that?”
As I hurriedly pointed to the bundle Saryeon was holding to change the subject, Saryeon replied.
Sweets and snacks. I’m bringing them as a reward for the priests training hard.
Tsk.
I suddenly feel bad about going to Sohwaru alone. I was definitely there for work.
I’m proud of you, Ryeonmae.
When I stroked her head, Saryeon quickly dodged it.
“What’s wrong with you!”
“This is something the Senior Brother is supposed to take care of.”
“If you know, do it right.”
For some reason, I feel ashamed of myself for having cursed Gye Cheol-yeong so much in my past life.
정작 내가 대사형이 되었지만 계철영과 다른 게 뭔가 싶어서…….’아니지, 아무리 그래도 그 개자식과 나를 비교하는 건 좀 너무했네. 미안하다 나 자신아.’그 씹새끼가 얼마나 우리에게 갑질을 했던가.
Putting that guy and me on the same level from the start is practically an insult to me.
Of course.
Just as I was trying to shake off the thought, Saryeon blurted it out.
“That’s enough. As for the death penalty… he is doing a sufficiently good job as the death penalty.”
“huh?”
While I was tilting my head, Saryeon continued speaking.
I also visited the shrine of the Grand Master, ……
It may be a crazy thing to do, but they even held the regular exams with the priests. Just looking at that, the death penalty is doing the right thing.
“Did I take them to the bathroom? They just followed along well.”
Saryeon, who had been walking a step behind, suddenly stopped in his tracks.
“Huh? Why the sudden change? Did you see a ghost?”
“Eunho once told me a story like this. He said that when he was taking the regular entrance exam, he was so exhausted and miserable that he wanted to give up, but then he saw his seniors and their backs right in front of his eyes… So he said he just looked at their backs and followed them.”
“I just followed Senior Brother’s back, and before I knew it, we had arrived at the Murim Academy.”
What on earth has Eunho been going around talking about?
Feeling awkward, I just blurted out whatever came to mind.
“What are you talking about? Miss Namgung and Miss Seong were with us back then, too.”
Saryeon let out a long sigh for some reason.
“What could I possibly talk about with my senior officer…….”
Then he met my eyes again.
“Brother, please keep moving forward like that. I will take care of the priests.”
For some reason, Saryeon spoke as if making a promise and quickened her pace again.
This time, one step ahead of me.
When I saw her back, I felt sorry but also proud at the same time.
Anyway, it is impossible for me to protect Taeeulmun with my own strength alone in the martial arts world that will be swept by the Great War of Righteousness and Demons.
I didn’t realize how fortunate it was that you were following along so well.
As I followed behind her, I suddenly recalled what happened during the regular exam. ‘Huh?’ Come to think of it, I had used the Blue Dragon Pill against the Dark Soul-Severing Sect in the Fuyang Plains as well.
And… … ‘My dantian had expanded back then, too?’ I stopped walking and looked at my hands.
If he absorbed the nature of that guy’s internal energy while absorbing Jegeumhak’s internal energy… then I had the thought that while absorbing the internal energy of the Dark Soul-Severing Sect, he might have absorbed their nature as well.
But come to think of it, I’ve never had bone blades pop out or flesh torn apart like those guys did. ‘Well, I suppose I would have to undergo a procedure that only madmen would do.’ The mere thought of it is horrifying.
If a bone sword were to suddenly pop out of the Murim Academy, or if skin were to split open and then close again among the countless figures of the White Path, one would be declared a public enemy of the Jianghu without mercy.
Anyway, it is fortunate that there are no external changes.
The problem is internal change.
The Dark Soul Slayer Corps’ special ability is [Dark Fairytale]
was.
There is absolutely no clue to find them in the darkness.
Wait a minute… … ‘Wow… … Crazy.’ Me… … Then have I acquired the ultimate stealth technique?!!!
I suppressed my excitement and called out to Saryeon.
“Saren.”
“yes?”
Saryeon, who was walking ahead, tilted his head.
“I’m going to do something right now……. Don’t be too surprised when you see it.”
what?”
I think there might be something wrong with my body.
And make sure to keep it a secret.
capital punishment.”
Before Sa-ryeon could say anything more, I began to use the stealth technique I had seen at Manseogo.
It is not a particularly outstanding stealth technique, but [Dark Fairytale]
If it were taken away, this stealth technique would likely reveal itself in the same form as the one displayed by the Dark Soul-Severing Sect.
So, it will be possible to completely conceal its appearance.
I cast my stealth technique and slowly walked toward Saren.
Then, spreading both hands wide, he waved them in the air.
Saryeon had no reaction.
Go behind Sa-ryeon and wave your body, wave from the side, and wave once again in front.
Meanwhile, Saryeon did not react at all.
Phew, what am I going to do about this?
Perhaps I have become someone who can return to the demons the fear that the people of the Central Plains felt.
This [dark fairy tale]
Through that, they also feel the same fear… … .
“capital punishment…….”
Suddenly, Saryeon called out to me. Then, turning her head… …
He looked at me.
Huh? My side?
Huh? How can you see me?
Saryeon soon wore the exact same expression as Haeryeong and let out a sigh.
“Brother, are you drunk? Why do you keep pacing back and forth like a madman?”
“Isn’t the problem with your head, not your body?”… …
Hmm, [Dark Fairytale]
Did you not bring it?
I hurriedly turned around and walked forward.
“It seems your level has truly risen, and Senior Brother is overjoyed beyond measure.”
Why are you suddenly lowering your voice?
“Cough! Look how bright the moon is.”
Unspeakable shame surged in like waves.
