To face the Demon God, known as the strongest, Seol-Hwi gradually formulated a plan.
First, he secured all the pills he could find to build his body and create internal energy. The next step he considered was joining the Taoist sect.
Raising the limit through direct and clear learning.
It was not simply a matter of increasing his endurance. Seol-Hwi already possessed everything that could be considered the essence of martial arts from the Demonic Sect.
For him to advance further, it was essential to understand the ideology and thoughts of the first man.
Additionally, due to the unique nature of the Justice faction, if one grasped the fundamental idea of the senses, they could aim to develop an ability which could counteract the demons.
Of course, Seol-Hwi, the long-time wanderer in Kangho, revived all the teachings of the sects which had been lost.
He even perused the old records of the Five Great Families, but they all related to bloodshed, so he did not continue it.
Seol-Hwi made this decision after considering all the major factors.
I need to head to the Qingcheng sect.
Qingcheng was one of the four divine swords sects. In some ways, it was a decision even he found surprising.
Qingcheng was a prestigious Taoist sect of swordsmen which should have been in the Nine Great Sects. But even among these sects, there were already two Taoist sects superior to them.
This was because Mount Hua and Wudang were among them.
It was even more evident when considering their martial arts training process.
Seol-Hwi had already laid the foundations for the Wudang Sect in his body with the Taiji arts, and for Mount Hua with the Purple Cloud Divine Arts. So no matter which of the two sects he chose, he would definitely obtain the teachings of both sects.
And if there was a reason he chose Qingcheng over the others, it was because
It is different yet similar. The strongest and most poisonous blade.
This was because the sword techniques of Qingcheng were surprisingly sharp. So sharp that they were not inferior to the initial techniques of the Demonic Sect, which Seol-Hwi had learned.
This was also related to the basic ideology of the Qingcheng sect.
Most Taoist sects had a direction, perhaps a symbol or teaching they pursued throughout their lives. For example, Wudang pursued harmony and softness through Taiji, while Mount Hua sought a noble spirit with plum blossoms.
Like this, it was the ultimate goal of any sect to create warriors to achieve their desires.
And so, the Taoists of Wudang in Kangho were usually relaxed, and those of Mount Hua held much righteousness, but they did not lack in fighting spirit.
And what about the Qingcheng Sect? It was clearly a sword sect.
-Without a Sword, there is no person.
If Wudang aimed for harmony and Mount Hua for plum blossoms, then Qingcheng was a sword sect with an edge. With its sharp blade, it was their mission to eradicate anything harmful to the world.
Due to this extreme nature, there was a saying which combined the Emei Sect, Tang Clan, and Qingcheng and referred to them as the Four Heavens and Three Poisons.
Emei was a place where womens resentment was released, and the Sichuan Tang Clan was a place where poison was made.
And the people of Qingcheng were known to be nothing without their swords. They considered its loss an extreme shame and would sacrifice their lives on the spot, showing the unique, poison-like nature of the sect.
Also, among the numerous books he read at the library, there was one about the martial arts of the Justice sects, but it felt strange as he continued.
Blue Wind Sword and Illusion Ring Mist Step.
These were the representative sword and footwork techniques of the sect. Strangely enough, there were numerous demonic arts books which had been reviewed with the insight of Seol-Hwi, as well as the martial arts of Taoism and Buddhism which were learned through the AI.
Compared to that, this was inferior. But was this the mindset of a warrior?
The fierceness of Qingcheng resembled the Demonic Sects arts more than the Justice sects.
At that time, the Blue Wind Sword, unlike the initial arts, possessed the nature of a strong sword, which held sharpness and strength. This strength greatly amplified as the level rose in accordance with martial arts enlightenment.
Furthermore, Qingchengs method of Illusion Ring Mist Step bore many similarities to what he knew, including the ability to create illusions like the Heavenly Demons Reign Step. When perfected, it wasnt just an illusion but a real form.
However, the focus was clearly not on demonic arts but on honest martial arts.
This was what sparked Seol-Hwis interest. The two martial arts were so different, yet the same.
What were the origin and process that led these two to diverge at some point?
Seol-Hwi aimed to escape from the ties of one energy source and transcend the Profound Master Level.
Qingcheng was the first step he took with the 479 lives he had remaining.
Are you there?
Elder, are you in there?
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A Taoist hurriedly approached the building and called out for someone.
In the training ground, at the back. The elders couldnt stand it and asked him for a demonstration it looks like he couldnt shake off their demands.
Looks like it. Arent they all the same people who have a passion for martial arts?
To put it in a good way, it was eagerness, but in a bad way, it was a rash rush.
Chung-heo burst out laughing as he recalled the once reckless sahyungs.
Right. I understand. I was heading there too. Were you?
No. I planned to handle it with the disciples, meet those I hadnt met in a while, and guide the elders who arrived late.
Yes, do so.
After a brief greeting, Elder Chung-heo entered the internal gates of the sect, with the help of another Taoist.
Then, he took the road again.
Swish
A strong wind blew.
Hmm.
They drew closer to the training ground. Even though he was blind due to old age, he could feel the heat within.
Sahyung he arrived. Even the sajaes too.
Most of the elders in the place seemed to have already taken their places. How did those heavy-set people even run here?
Just the thought of it made him smile.
You are here, Elder Chung-heo?
The Taoist leading inside the training hall saw him and greeted him.
Elder Chung-heo also looked around at the elders and greeted them.
It seems the sect leader is here too.
Right.
Ah, dont mind me just continue doing what you are doing.
Chung-heo waved his hand and went to a corner. Although it was a remote location, a bit far from the usual side, he was happy. It was because he didnt have to see anything now.
My disciple Seok-Hwi. He is a genius.
He thought as he looked at warrior Seok-Hwi, who was quietly gathering his energy.
Around 20 years ago
When a young man came to ask to become his disciple, and a disciple of the Qingcheng sect, all he could do was laugh.
Without any connection or relations. This was one of the very few cases where people came out of their passion for martial arts.
But no matter what he had learned, his basics were solid, and he could attract the attention of people. So, there was this discussion among the elders about whether they could take the child in or not.
They were afraid of teaching.
The result of the opinions passed through the general meeting was the opposite, though.
The reason was intriguing; it pertained more to a lack of background and connections than to his skills.
Qingcheng was one of the old sects in the Nine Great Sects, and it was reputed that it would not accept people of uncertain status.
There was no one more suitable than him to be taken in by the sect.
Chung-heo found himself struggling in the teaching process, driven more by passion than talent.
To reach a level where he could teach, he had secured permission from all the elders. Chung-heo had faced numerous difficult situations since then.
Despite his prowess in martial arts, he lived a life marred by an illness that impaired his ability to walk and see.
When such a person stepped forward, there was no cause for objection.
All the martial arts of Qingcheng are
But once he selected a child and began teaching, he realized that the child possessed an extraordinary talent.
And now
The disciple enjoyed the honor of being recognized as the swordsman who represented Qingcheng, and he was among the top ten.
Then let us begin.
With all the elders and the sect leader ready, Seol-Hwi composed himself.
The moment he had waited for so long had arrived.
The essence of Qingcheng, which he had learned through thoughtful contemplation and the teachings of many warriors, could finally be demonstrated in front of everyone.
It had been exactly 22 years since he had stood proud as a disciple of Qingcheng.