Reincarnation Sword God

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Heavenly Realm

Heavenly Yin Body!

‘Ah, that event did happen.’

I distinctly remembered that during a drunken stupor, Namgung Hwan, the successor of the Namgung Clan known as the Azure Dragon of the Sky, had carelessly leaked the secret of his fiancée, Mo Yong-yeon, being the Heavenly Yin Body to the Martial World. As a result, Namgung Hwan had to flee with Mo Yong-yeon, ultimately seeking help from his friend Jin So-cheong. I had intervened in that debacle, fighting off the martial artists who intended to violate Mo Yong-yeon.

But now, using that incident as a premise to contact Jin So-cheong felt somewhat awkward. I gave Mangnyang a puzzled look, and he said,

“Hmm. Did you really think that Mo Yong-yeon, as the Heavenly Yin Body, followed Namgung Hwan out of love?”

“Uh?”

I responded,

“That’s what Jin So-cheong had implied when he told me.”

“It’s not that simple. You and Jin So-cheong are quite naive…”

As Mangnyang mumbled to himself, he waved the Eight Gates talisman.

“Considering the timing, I think we have about a month left. You’ve optimized your speed in gathering qi, so the timing has aligned perfectly.”

“Is that so?”

“To confirm, we must gather information from the Zhao Family Estate. Let’s go.”

I headed to the Zhao Family Estate alongside Mangnyang. The estate was one of the six major families in Guanzhong and had previously provided refuge to Namgung Hwan and assisted Jin So-cheong. I had memories of uncovering secrets at the Zhao Family Estate to track down Namgung Hwan.

Upon reaching the vicinity of the Zhao Family Estate, Mangnyang said,

“Baek Woong, use the Concealment Technique.”

“I’m not very confident…”

I scratched my head. While I could adeptly perform basic techniques and wasn’t lacking in strength thanks to my treasures and training, the Concealment Technique was considerably advanced. My past experiences of frequent failures while practicing made me hesitant.

Mangnyang smiled brightly.

“Don’t worry. If you have great potential, the rest will follow. You are different now than in the past.”

“Hmm… Alright then.”

Whoosh!

Moments later, I activated the Concealment Technique. Holding hands with Mangnyang, we accidentally moved slowly past the Zhao Family Estate gatekeepers, who showed no reaction. I could see Mangnyang and myself clearly, but others couldn’t recognize us.

‘Success?’

As we finally passed the gatekeepers and reached the estate’s courtyard, we spotted Ha Jun, the head of the Zhao Family Estate. I remembered that he had once reluctantly hinted at Namgung Hwan ’s whereabouts during a verbal tussle with me. He was a somewhat grumpy individual, but diligently fulfilled his duties as chief.

This was right in front of the guest reception room. Beside Ha Jun, a middle-aged man with a catfish beard and a plump figure stood. He addressed Ha Jun.

“Chief Ha. It’s about time to let the Azure Dragon of the Sky go.”

“Lord of the Zhao Family Estate, I was thinking the same.”

“I will retreat inside and rest; the rest is up to you.”

“Understood.”

The middle-aged man was likely the Lord of the Zhao Family Estate. He walked into the guest reception room with a somewhat bothered expression.

“Ugh. The Namgung Clan… Why do they have to cause trouble even here?”

Chief Ha sighed, grumbling as he walked away. Seeing Ha Jun’s back, Mangnyang gestured to follow him. I nodded and tracked Chief Ha.

The place Chief Ha arrived at was a secluded area deep within the building. Standing in front of a door, he called out loudly,

“Azure Dragon of the Sky! I have something to discuss!”

A moment later, Namgung Hwan stepped out, looking as captivating as I’d seen before, albeit with a dark expression. Inside the room, Mo Yong-yeon appeared to glance over, her gaze cast distrustfully at Namgung Hwan.

Chief Ha spoke first.

“I would like you to pack up and leave soon.”

Namgung Hwan remained silent for a moment before responding,

“Can’t I stay a little longer? I have nowhere else to go…”

Chief Ha couldn’t hide his annoyance.

“The Namgung Clan has no connection to us; you forced your way in using your clan’s reputation. However, the martial artists tracking your movements have flooded Guanzhong. We have no obligation to bear that burden.”

“If you kick me out like this, you will come to regret it.”

“Ha! The story of Azure Dragon of the Sky being the righteous successor is quite amusing. We also have our backing, so cease the empty threats.”

“……”

“Hmph. Let’s see how long you can endure.”

Chief Ha said and turned away, walking off briskly. While he appeared harsh and petty, looking deeper into the conversation revealed otherwise. I found it bizarre that Namgung Hwan was the one threatening Chief Ha.

‘What? Is he pulling a reverse threat?’

It was such a contrast to the Namgung Hwan I had seen before. Namgung Hwan glared at Chief Ha’s departing figure and muttered,

“Damn it… How can I, the heir of the Namgung Clan, be treated like this?”

In an instant, I froze.

Did he just say he would destroy the Zhao Clan if he returned to his clan?

Wait, what? That’s really something to say for one of the top successors of the righteous sects and a renowned martial hero! No matter how badly treated he felt, he should’ve held more composure. And considering how serious his tone was, I sensed an ominous resolve behind it.

As I stood there in disbelief, Mangnyang used his fingers to write on my back.

Enter

I realized he meant to enter the room, so I grabbed Mangnyang’s hand and slipped inside the room as if merging with the Corpse Dissolution Technique. Namgung Hwan shivered slightly, feeling a chill pass by, but he didn’t seem to find it odd.

After a moment, he slammed the door shut and muttered in frustration.

“What should I do? If Jin So-cheong doesn’t come in time…”

“Will Jin So-cheong really save us?”

“His martial arts are outstanding. No one in the martial world can match him at his age. After all, he is the direct disciple of Shen Siwei, the Azure Dragon.”

Namgung Hwan spoke firmly, his voice laced with significant confidence. I couldn’t help but admire him.

‘Namgung Hwan truly understood Jin So-cheong’s strength.’

Even I hadn’t been fully aware of Jin So-cheong’s true capabilities back then. Maybe because Namgung Hwan held the title of heir from the Namgung Clan, he had some understanding of transcendent proficiency. Namgung Hwan then gently caressed Mo Yong-yeon’s cheek.

“Are you still not feeling well?”

Mo Yong-yeon flinched at his words and replied,

“Yes… Please bear with me regarding that.”

“It’s tough to leave such a beautiful woman aside.”

“Since you love me, you could be a little patient, right?”

“Hmm… I might be able to do that.”

Namgung Hwan smacked his lips before standing up.

“Well, I think I need to go out for a walk since I’m feeling stifled.”

“Take care out there.”

“Okay.”

Namgung Hwan closed the door and left. Time ticked on for a while. Then Mangnyang revealed himself and said,

“Mo Yong-yeon.”

“Ahh!!”

As the Concealment Technique lifted, both Mangnyang and I appeared, startling Mo Yong-yeon. She opened her mouth to yell, but I quickly dashed forward and pressed her a-blood point. Even though Mo Yong-yeon was a martial artist with considerable skills, she was powerless against our mixed movements.

As soon as Mo Yong-yeon was subdued, Mangnyang spoke,

“Baek Woong, check her Virgin’s Blood.”

I turned to him, taken aback at the unexpected command.

“Mangnyang, isn’t that…”

“Quickly.”

I felt odd but proceeded to channel energy into her Virgin’s Blood to check. Embarrassment crept over me as I scratched my cheek, saying,

“… She’s still a virgin.”

“Just as I thought.”

“……!!”

The Virgin’s Blood checks if a woman is a virgin or not, which meant Mangnyang had basically asked me to verify Mo Yong-yeon’s virginity. Her face burned with shame and humiliation, nearly exploding as Mangnyang spoke leisurely.

“Mo Yong-yeon, we have come to seek your cooperation. Also, we suspect you are hiding something.”

I loosened her a-blood hold at Mangnyang‘s gesture. She cautiously scanned her surroundings before asking,

“Who are you?”

“I am Mangnyang, and this is Baek Woong.”

“Let me go!”

“We will release you, but only after confirming our suspicions.”

With that said, Mangnyang fluttered the Eight Gates talisman, and with a piercing gaze, he added,

“Be honest, Mo Yong-yeon. You doubt Namgung Hwan, don’t you?”

“……”

“While you outwardly treat him as an intimate, you’ve withheld your body because you suspect he has ulterior motives. This relates to the relationship between the Mo Yong Clan and Namgung Clan, as well as the secret of your Heavenly Yin Body.”

Mo Yong-yeon’s expression stiffened, looking to be cornered while Mangnyang continued.

“If my deductions are correct, Mo Yong-yeon, you find yourself in quite a perplexing position. Regardless of whether Jin So-cheong rescues you or not, you are being sold off to the Namgung Clan as if in a bargain. Naturally, you want to verify Namgung Hwan’s true intentions, don’t you?”

“Th-that’s…”

After a moment of contemplation, Mo Yong-yeon lost her composure and said,

“What gives you the right to interfere in my matters? I am a proud descendant of the Mo Yong Clan! I’m not foolish enough to rely on strangers whose identities I do not know!”

Mangnyang provocatively replied,

“Foolish? Then are you okay with letting the situation just unfold?”

“…….”

“Consider carefully. We have business with Jin So-cheong. We have come to share thoughts with you. If you cooperate with us, it would be mutual benefit. Also, we have some understanding of why you and Namgung Hwan ended up in the Martial World.”

Then, Mangnyang shared how Namgung Hwan had disclosed the secret of the Heavenly Yin Body and how both of them ended up fleeing. Hearing that, Mo Yong-yeon’s expression softened just a bit.

“You have business with Jin So-cheong?”

“Indeed. Our goals do not conflict, and we could help each other.”

Mo Yong-yeon appeared to ponder for a moment before asking,

“How do you intend to verify Namgung Hwan’s true intentions?”

“Here’s the plan.”

A moment later, after Mangnyang explained our strategy, Mo Yong-yeon appeared intrigued, her expression indicating she was hooked. Once she seemed convinced, she resolutely said,

“Right. I suspect Namgung Hwan’s true motives.”

“Just as I thought.”

Mo Yong-yeon sighed.

“The circumstances surrounding the secret of my Heavenly Yin Body leaking to the Martial World seem far too strange. He insists it was just a careless slip while drunk, but it doesn’t add up. Since then, I haven’t permitted any intimacy.”

“But this crisis is a fact. You think Namgung Hwan harbors some sinister intent even amidst the turmoil?”

“I don’t know. He is destined to be my suitor; why would he…”

Mangnyang chuckled softly.

“Then let’s find out. All you need to do is cooperate with our plan.”

“… Alright.”

“A partnership is formed. Soon enough, there will be a time when we work together.”

We had formed a temporary alliance with Mo Yong-yeon and brainstormed our plans. After stepping away from her, we headed to a tavern in Guanzhong city.

“With about a month left… Ah, this is no time to be distracted.”

After securing a room, Mangnyang intended to order chicken, but he quickly canceled after a moment.

“We need to save time. Let’s handle other matters first.”

“Other matters? What do you mean?”

“Let’s go to Guang Chengzi’s ruins. I need to find the whereabouts of the Three Sovereigns Seal.”

“Aha!”

I recognized that Mangnyang was keenly managing time. He wanted to save even a little time for something that could be done later. This seemed to stem from his previous experiences of failure.

Thud!

Soon, Mangnyang and I took the Rising Bubble soaring towards Joint Mountain. I hadn’t directly visited Joint Mountain, but I was able to come close by receiving the memories of Virtuous Lineage Mangnyang. According to Virtuous Lineage Mangnyang’s memories, the ruins of Guang Chengzi were right here, within which lay the legendary Three Sovereigns Seal.

Mangnyang directed us to a dilapidated area at the foothills of Joint Mountain, where he began to chant a spell.

Bam!

Suddenly, a cave opening emerged where dirt and wood debris scattered around. Mangnyang gazed intently at the cave for a moment, then said,

“Once we go in there, you’ll find the Three Sovereigns Seal.”

“I wish I’d had the experience of going in.”

“Indeed. Last time was far too abrupt.”

Mangnyang sighed regretfully.

“However, I believe we can complete it in a day with no issues.”

“I recall it took quite some time when you went inside alone…”

“That was due to the long journey from Jinglang Valley to Joint Mountain, coupled with my skills and knowledge being sparse at the time. Now that you can teleport me in an instant, I believe a day should suffice.”

“Hmm, if that’s the case.”

Finally, Mangnyang and I entered the ruins cave. The cave was adorned with symbols of the Tai Chi, exuding a considerable amount of qi from each engraving. The definite distinction was that while exploring the Ethereal Ruins, I felt no ominous energy but rather a sacred force.

Whooo…

After a short while, Mangnyang’s expression changed to one of distress.

“Oh no! The Formation is shifting!”

Mangnyang exclaimed in alarm.

“Baek Woong, break that formation with your Mind Control Technique!”

“Got it!”

Boom!

I drew my blade from the Mocking Shadow and swung it, causing a crash echo throughout a section of the cave. Following Mangnyang‘s directions, I continued to smash various formations while we advanced. After roughly an hour of struggling, Mangnyang finally gasped,

“Ugh… we’re almost there.”

“Really?”

Wiping the sweat from his chin, Mangnyang murmured,

“Breaking the formation itself isn’t particularly difficult. However, without my strength, it seems it had taken me months to approach this point through standard means. While I endured much hardship living here, you’ve eliminated unnecessary obstacles swiftly, and it seems we’re nearly done.”

“……”

Considering how long Mangnyang had struggled to obtain the Three Sovereigns Seal, I understood why he radiated such confidence.

Finally, as we broke through the last formation, light broke through the long cave’s maze, revealing an exit. Stepping into the radiant light escaping through the exit, there lay a mystical red scroll glowing with divine radiance. That scroll seemed to hold incredible power at a glance.

“That must be the Three Sovereigns Seal.”

Mangnyang muttered, then reached out without hesitation.

Swish!

As soon as his hand touched the Three Sovereigns Seal, it transformed like a wave, sucking into his finger. Once the Three Sovereigns Seal completely entered him, Mangnyang appeared utterly stunned, his eyes widening like he had been struck by lightning.

After a moment of stillness, a crimson energy emanated from Mangnyang’s body. He held this red energy in the palm of his hand, clenched his fist a few times, and smiled brightly.

“Awesome! Now I am the master of the Three Sovereigns Seal.”

“Glad to hear it.”

There was no doubt that Mangnyang’s qi had markedly developed. Generally, when assessing a sorcerer’s level, observing the strength of their qi is usual. Mangnyang’s qi, which was akin to an ordinary person’s before, was now visibly robust. For a martial artist, it was as if he had skyrocketed to the pinnacle level in an instant due to a stroke of fortune.

“We’ve moved one step closer to our goal.”

Mangnyang murmured, his eyes gleaming with intention.

“Just in time. I’m about to impart to you the techniques of the Heavenly Mirror. Once I pass on the Heavenly Mirror, the timing will align perfectly.”

“The Heavenly Mirror?”

“It’s a secret art recorded within the Three Sovereigns Seal. Currently, no other prophet or immortal in this world knows of it.”

Mangnyang chuckled.

“Should I describe it as a subpar version of Qi Management? You will certainly gain much from it.”

Sorry for the delay! I will post the next chapter by 8 AM on the 2nd. ㅠㅠ

I slightly miscalculated the timing, so I’ll revise the content accordingly.