Demonic Master of Mount Kunlun Chapter 69

Episode 69

Byeokgokdan (辟穀丹)

After the retreat, Jeong Gwang returned to his room and sat cross-legged.

‘Let me see.’

As soon as I made up my mind, Jinki started to move.

The internal energy accumulated in the Danjeon spread out to the energy and blood vessels of the entire body.

In that state, I observed the inside.

There is no blockage in the path you want to take, and since there is no blockage, you are trying to move forward on a new path.

A satisfied smile formed on his lips.

‘That’s it.’

The Kunlun Vision Shangqing Free Shengong was an excellent inner gongsim technique.

Although the speed of accumulating true energy was very slow compared to magic, its purity and stability were worthy of recognition.

Now that I had almost reached the tenth level, I was ready to go one step further.

‘Shall we go next?’

Jeong Gwang thought for a moment.

Should you thicken it with something familiar or move forward with something new?

Since the absolute amount of internal strength was insufficient anyway, choosing either of the two was not a bad choice.

‘Still, it would be better to learn something new. ‘This is the path I have to take anyway.’

It would be convenient to have an elixir.

There is no need for a life-saving elixir. To melt existing internal energy into a new mind method and lay the foundation, several appropriate elixirs may be better.

‘I guess I can spend the money.’

It was an idea that Jeong Gwang could do because he was rich.

However, elixirs were not something that was easy to obtain even if you had money.

It will probably take quite some time.

‘I guess I should make some preparations in advance.’

Should I say this to the wide-ranging Open House or to Sacheondangga, which has enormous power in distributing poisons as well as medicines?

‘Let’s talk about both of them.’

After organizing his thoughts, Jeong Gwang collected the energy that was circulating in his entire body.

I was planning on doing a little more, but I could feel Heo Cheong’s popularity outside the door.

“Can I come in?”

“yes. “Master.”

Heo Qing came in, looking a bit tired.

He sat down, looked at Jeong-gwang and asked.

“Your eyes have become deeper.”

“is that so?”

“okay. “Did something good happen?”

“little bit.”

Heo Qing’s previously unhappy face was colored with a bright light.

Because a little bit of the concentrate was not a little bit of the culprit.

“Infinite Buddha. The Primordial Heavenly Father helped me. Congratulations.”

He patted Jeong Gwang’s shoulder several times and then let out a short sigh.

“You seem tired. “What’s going on?”

“The head of the Namgung family did something.”

“ah.”

“I’m not that surprised. but. He had to act before it was too late.”

Heo Cheong explained what happened at the Murim Alliance meeting.

“Originally, there was more time left until the election of the leader, but they decided to finish it within seven days and nights.”

It was obvious that as time passed, the number of people participating in the retreat would increase.

Not only ordinary martial artists, but also disciples of prestigious schools were increasingly participating, so the intention was to stop at this point.

“Didn’t Gaju Feng object?”

“Of course I did. However, the head of the Namgung family raised the awareness of other clans by bringing up the story of Hwasan and Jongnam.”

The situation of the Hwasan faction and the Jongnam faction was very bad.

Ok Kirin, a disciple of Sima Lianju who accepted Jeong Gwang’s advice, joined hands with Guan to take away the interests of Hwasan and Jongnam.

‘I guess he was quiet for the sake of saving face and ended up raising his hand.’

It was Shaanseong, the homeland of Hwasan and Jongnam. How upset must he have been that his interests were being taken away in a legal, not illegal, way?

‘I couldn’t let go any longer. ‘I’m going to feel a little sick.’

This was something I heard while eating with ordinary warriors the other day. Jeong Gwang thought it would go like this anyway, so he calmly nodded.

On the contrary, He Qing’s face was very serious.

“Fire fell on Hwasan and Jongnam’s feet. Other factions also think it’s nobody’s business. “You never know when the devil of Sima Lian will reach out to your garden.”

“It may have already stretched out.”

“yes. Come to think of it, we’re the only ones not worried about that. haha.”

It was a comfort he could enjoy because he was a Kunryun with no interests in the world.

“In the end, it was concluded that a leader would be elected after seven days and nights. I am saying this because people’s nerves will become very sharp during this time. “You know what that means, right?”

“You’re saying don’t cause an accident.”

“okay. “Please.”

“yes.”

Jeong Gwang agreed without delay.

He Qing’s eyes trembled slightly.

‘haha. ‘The master doesn’t trust his disciple.’

Looking at Jeong Gwang’s usual behavior, it was inevitable that it would be like that.

Still, what should I do if I believe it?

“… … “Don’t believe it.”

Jeong Gwang smiled and answered.

“Do not worry.”

“… … “I feel more anxious because I’m smiling.”

“ha ha ha.”

Jeong Gwang laughed for a different reason.

It is a good move that Namgung Hwa-in pulled up the election date. Even Jeonggwang would naturally have done so.

‘How will it come out now?’

If it was the essence of a past life… … .

We will attack with all our might under the cover of night.

All forces opposing or advocating centrist positions.

‘There’s no way a superior would do that.’

Regardless of Namgung Hwain’s personality, this cannot happen in a political faction.

‘I guess I’ll have to look into it.’

Jeong Gwang’s eyes lit up.

Of course, He Qing’s heart was pounding.

* * *

After Heo Cheong left, Jeong Gwang continued the training he had stopped.

As we continued through the Small Zhou Heaven and the Great Zhou Heaven, the circulation of true energy became faster and ceaseless.

‘good. Let’s go to Sipseong.’

Time passed like that.

In the end, Jeonggwang was able to penetrate all eight vital meridians, twelve meridians, twelve meridians, and even the entire body’s veins.

‘Ugh. smell.’

There was a foul odor due to the waste products expelled from the body’s internal organs.

After intense training, Baek Seung-moo, who was sleeping like a corpse next to Jeong Gwang, twitched his nose.

‘I need to take a shower.’

Jeong Gwang opened the door and came out.

The moon floating solidly in the pitch-black sky seemed to be looking at him.

Jeong Gwang, soaked in excitement, drew his sword.

The moon in the night sky swirled around the cold blade of the sword.

Sangcheong Musang Kendo (上淸無上劍道), which I kept in my head and never unfolded.

It was a sword technique that was solved according to the techniques of the Kunlun Secret Sword Technique.

‘good!’

The more I moved my body and used my sword, the more my whole body surged.

That true energy burned away the waste matter on Jeong-gwang’s body and even his heart became light, as if it could fly.

‘In the end, it is Samcheong (三清). Jade Qing, Shang Qing, and Tai Qing are all one and return to nothingness.’

He was a person who stayed away from Tao Kyung because he disliked him, but he needed to know Kun Lun’s martial arts in order to learn them.

So there was a path of enlightenment.

Should I say Jeong Gwang-sik Dora?

Because his mentality did not fit with Taoism and he interpreted it in a way that suited him, there were many differences from the Taoism of the founders of the sect.

It is impossible to bring out its original power naturally.

But then what?

‘I just need to supplement it in my own way.’

That was the right path for Jeong Gwang.

Because he was not a man who walked the path drawn by others.

It didn’t matter what path he was taking.

‘If you like it, keep walking, if you don’t like it, create a new path.’

The swordsmanship he was using now was like that.

If you follow your heart and get lost, a new path opens.

If it doesn’t open, open it yourself and start another step.

Jeong Gwang’s sword dance became more intense and then subsided and then repeated.

And then it stopped completely.

Jeong Gwang smiled with satisfaction.

‘It’s all empty.’

It was a concentrate that had not only removed all the waste from the body but also the sword paste that was unnecessarily attached to the Sangcheong Musang Kendo.

The more I emptied, the more hungry I became.

‘Is there anything worth eating?’

Jeong Gwang looked in the direction of the restaurant.

It was obvious that the food was prepared for ordinary warriors who were serving as warriors, but I felt like I had to eat that at least.

So Jeong Gwang used his stealth skills and headed to the restaurant… … .

‘huh?’

I met people who were moving in secret.

There were four warriors, and their neglect of the divine law was not at an ordinary level.

The ordinary warriors who were standing by did not even notice them passing by.

‘Look at this? ‘What are they doing?’

Jeong Gwang, who was quietly watching in the dark, nodded.

‘They’re Namgung kids.’

I could feel their unique, noble and sharp energy.

‘The guy in the lead is the guy next to the superior. It was probably Namgung Shingeon.’

Jeong Gwang inwardly shook his head.

He may be wearing a mask, but his entire face is not visible because of the bright moon.

‘Are you doing that because you’re confident in stealth skills? ‘With barely that skill?’

Anyway, there must be a good reason for doing that at night.

Jeong Gwang followed after them.

* * *

Cheonghae, the elder of the Cheongseong faction, spread his arms exaggeratedly.

“Huh. It is an honor for the Cheongpung Swordsman of the Namgung family to come. “But what are you doing at this hour?”

Namgung Shingeon politely handed over his hand.

“I’m sorry for being late. “I have come to you because I have something important to tell you.”

“Hmm. That’s a long word. Okay, let’s hear what’s going on.”

Uncharacteristically for a political faction, it was a listening experience that went straight to the point.

The reason I came here at this time was probably because of some secret matter. Because there was no reason to waste time talking about meaningless things.

His expectations were not wrong.

“This election of a leader. “I would appreciate it if you could help me from Cheongseong.”

“… … It’s the election of a leader… … .”

Cheonghae trailed off and stroked his beard.

To be honest, I didn’t feel very good.

‘You’ve been quiet all this time and now you’re here? ‘Your body was sweet.’

In the first place, he was Namgunghwain, who received support from many forces compared to Peng Su-gwan.

But the retreat changed many things.

Not only were they pushed out of the cause, but those who maintained the center of gravity began to feel favorably towards the Panga side.

The Cheongseong faction also advocated a moderate stance, but internally, they were inclined to support the Namgung family.

Cheonghae, who came to the Murim Alliance as a representative of the Cheongseong faction on behalf of Jang Mun-in, had the authority to change it.

Jang Mun-in’s words appeared in his mind.

‘We gathered our hearts to support the Namgung family, but we must act according to the situation. In a way that benefits the text.’

This would be the same situation not only for Cheonghae but also for the heads of the factions that advocated the middle way.

‘I guess I’ll just have to listen to it first.’

After remaining silent for a moment, he slowly opened his mouth.

“How many times did you come here?”

“Of course it won’t be the first.”

It was something I couldn’t believe, but I could feel his sincerity in trying to make me feel better.

But you can’t handle things based on your mood.

Cheonghae sent a message.

-As a Taoist, it is okay to say this. What benefit will it give to the text?

Namgung Shin-geon was a smart person.

Although he was mistreated by his older brother, Namgunghwain, he was good at understanding the situation and reading people’s minds.

Moreover, I was patient enough to hold back the profanity that was about to come out.

‘Then, like a Taoist, you just shut up and consider the benefits?’

Namgung Shin-geon expertly concealed his expression and opened his mouth.

“Bring it in.”

“yes.”

The door opened and a man from the Namgung family came in.

He put down the jar he was carrying and went out and closed the door again.

When Cheonghae asked with a puzzled look, Namgung Shingeon sent a message.

-I didn’t have anything to give as a gift to the people at the temple, so I prepared Byeokgokdan (辟穀丹).

-… … Byeokgokdan?

-That’s right. It is very good and will help you in your cultivation.

Cheonghae was dumbfounded.

‘Is this guy playing a joke?’

What kind of favor are you asking for from someone like Byeokgokdan?

Originally, Byeokgokdan was a sweet dish that monks who did not eat fire cooked and ate to nourish their bodies.

It was made by grinding grains into powder, adding pine pollen, jujubes, chestnuts, etc. and mixing it with honey, but over time, warriors began to improve it.

So, in today’s world, each sect produces it in its own unique way, and it is mainly used as emergency food to be eaten during closed-gwan training or when refueling a river.

In short, it’s not a big deal.

Naturally, there was no way for nice words to come out of Cheonghae’s mouth.

-Isn’t it too late to be farming?

-It’s not a joke.

-… … ?

-This is special. star. one. This is Byeokgokdan.

Cheonghae’s eyes were slightly shaken by the sound of each character being cut off.

Looking into his eyes, Namgung Shin-geon added.

-There are some that increase martial arts skills, and there are also some that are helpful in running a clan. If you try it, you will understand.

-… … !

At this point, unless you’re an idiot, you can understand.

A light of greed appeared in Cheonghae’s eyes.

‘Are you saying that Byeokgokdan contains elixirs and wealth?’

My head moved quickly.

‘I was pushing the Namgung family anyway. ‘She doesn’t need to change.’

Peng Su-gwan brought up a cause, but the Namgung family was not without a cause.

No, even if you don’t have it, you can make it.

There was something else I needed to check.

-I don’t know how effective Byeokgokdan is. It seems like a decent amount… … .

-Efficacy is guaranteed. Don’t worry, there is plenty of food.

-exactly? Hmm. Rather, I think I should try it as a test before taking it to the main mountain… … .

-Of course. That’s right. Who knows and will say anything about how much Jin-in eats first?

Cheonghae’s eyes lit up.

The answer I wanted came out.

‘I guess I should take care of something useful first.’

Cheonghae said with a grin.

“Bindo (貧道) has always admired the head of the Nangong family, who is revered as the greatest sword of the world. “Is that the answer?”

Namgung Shin-geon smiled while swearing in his mind.

“Of course. Thank you, Jinin. “I’ll just go.”

“haha. “I will see you off, even if it’s to my door.”

Cheonghae saw Namgung Shin-geon off to the front of the dormitory.

It was a useless send-off since Namgung Shin-geon had to use his stealth skills and leave anyway.

Cheonghae returned to the room, closed the door, and grabbed the Byeokgokdan jar.

When I opened the cover, I saw Byeokgokdan with a savory scent.

Cheonghae looked at it with greedy eyes.

As if he could see through what was inside.

‘Where should I look?’

His hand went through Byeokgokdan.

Stirring around to find the real gift… … .

‘what?’

His expression distorted.

‘There’s nothing!’

I turned the jar over and poured out Byeokgokdan.

Only fingernail-sized Byeokgokdan poured out, and even when the jar was thoroughly shaken, nothing came out.

Cheonghae let out a vicious cry inside.

‘Namgoong Shingeon, this bastard dares!’

* * *

The roof of a pavilion located slightly away from the Cheongseong faction’s quarters.

Jeong Gwang looked at the things in his hands and smiled.

‘Hey. It’s quite interesting.’

martial arts,