CLS-Chapter 487

Chapter 487:

“Young Master!”

“Wei Yan-ho!”

Bewildered voices erupted from all directions. They knew just how dangerous it was to absorb demonic energy into one’s body.

While all forms of energy were said to have interconnected aspects, when different types of energy mixed together, they inevitably caused problems. This was why people sought out members of the same sect rather than renowned physicians when dealing with internal issues. If energies with incompatible natures mixed together, it could lead to utterly fatal consequences for a martial artist.

Moreover, this was demonic energy.

Demonic energy was a force that couldn’t harmonize with any other energy. Wasn’t the main reason the Demonic Cult was shunned precisely because of this human-destroying demonic energy?

But to absorb that demonic energy into his body?

Tang Cheon-gun, who was absorbing the Crane’s Crimson into his body, actually seemed safer by comparison.

“No, you crazy bastard!”

Jang-il rushed toward Wei Yan-ho in panic, but he couldn’t bring himself to actually touch Wei Yan-ho’s body. He couldn’t even raise his voice loudly. He knew how dangerous it would be to shake Wei Yan-ho right now.

“There should be limits to reckless behavior!”

“Amitabha! What, what are we to do about this!”

Even Mu-san, who rarely showed panic, was stamping his feet.

Having mastered Shaolin martial arts, which could be called the most orthodox of orthodox techniques, he understood better than anyone just how reckless Wei Yan-ho’s actions were.

“We must stop him!”

“Who doesn’t know that? You monk! We’re doing this because there’s no other way!”

“But, but!”

Jang-il ground his teeth in frustration.

Interfering with another’s energy was dangerous. But even more dangerous was disturbing someone who was manipulating energy. Right now, all they could do was watch.

“Damn it! Why are you causing another accident here!”

Jang-il vented his frustration, having harbored the futile hope that this time things might be resolved without a major incident.

‘That stupid fool.’

What was so important about saving one person’s life?

If anyone else had done such a thing, Jang-il could have applauded their act of chivalry. But not Wei Yan-ho.

If Wei Yan-ho suffered harm from saving one injured person, the burden on the martial world would be too great. Though he could never say it aloud, Jang-il’s honest feeling was that he’d rather protect Wei Yan-ho from even a single scratch, even if everyone else here died.

But this crazy bastard!

It was like a precious golden toad he’d been carefully protecting in his wardrobe had suddenly come to life and jumped into a well—no, into sewage.

He felt like his insides were burning, ready to explode.

“If you get hurt—”

“Ah, so noisy! Just be quiet for a bit!”

Hiccup.

Jang-il hiccupped at Wei Yan-ho’s sharp retort.

‘That crazy bastard… did he just speak?’

He should definitely be absorbing energy right now, yet he was talking in the middle of it?

Was that even possible?

Jang-il had resolved not to be surprised no matter what Wei Yan-ho did when it came to martial arts, but this time he couldn’t keep that resolution.

He was so shocked that his heart nearly jumped out of his throat.

“Are, are you okay?”

“I’m not okay because of you!”

“…You’re really talking?”

What kind of person was this? How could he speak in this situation?

After blinking for a while, Jang-il asked again in shock.

“Hey, you crazy bastard! What are you planning to do after absorbing demonic energy!”

“Then should I leave it? A person is dying!”

“You’ll die at this rate!”

“Hah! What nonsense! I’m going to live to a hundred. No, I’ll live three hundred years like my master! I’ll destroy anything that interferes with my peaceful poverty!”

“What are you saying, you madman!”

Though his words came out harshly, Jang-il was inwardly sighing with relief. Seeing that Wei Yan-ho could still speak and spout nonsense, he judged that Wei Yan-ho wasn’t in such a dangerous situation.

But that judgment was somewhat wrong.

‘This is bad.’

Wei Yan-ho’s face slightly contorted.

He felt a tingling sensation through his fingertips. The compressed demonic energy, having nowhere else to flee, was burrowing into his body. Though it couldn’t have consciousness, he seemed to hear the words ‘let’s die together.’

“Ahhh!“

Wei Yan-ho showed his irritation.

It wasn’t just the demonic energy that bounced back harder when suppressed. With his natural contrarian nature, Wei Yan-ho couldn’t lose to anyone in that regard. Even if he didn’t know about other things, he couldn’t give up on this.

“Where do you think you’re going!”

Wei Yan-ho’s energy pushed the demonic energy away. Then Tang Yun-geol’s body began to flop around like a carp pulled onto land.

“Hey, the person’s dying!”

“I’m the one about to die!”

“Then who told you to do such a thing!”

Tang Cheon-gun burst out angrily.

‘Damn, let me stay calm.’

It wasn’t Wei Yan-ho’s fault. If left alone, Tang Yun-geol would have been instantly possessed by the demonic energy and died. Thanks to Wei Yan-ho shaking up the demonic energy, he was still breathing. So why was he getting annoyed at Wei Yan-ho?

His heart was anxious.

Tang Cheon-gun took a deep breath and slowly drew in the poisonous energy again. Without stimulating the demonic energy, just the poisonous energy…

“Huh?“

Tang Cheon-gun’s eyes wavered.

It wouldn’t come along.

He was absorbing the poisonous energy, but unlike before, the poison wasn’t being drawn out at all.

“Wh, what is this!”

Tang Cheon-gun shouted in confusion.

In his eyes, he could see the black color staining Tang Yun-geol’s feet and the red color staining his body mixing together.

“Damn, they’re mixing!”

“What?”

“The demonic energy is devouring the poisonous energy! If, if this happens, separation becomes impossible.”

“Huh, is that possible?”

“Possible or not, it’s happening right before our eyes! Look over there.”

“…It really is.”

Even Wei Yan-ho was momentarily at a loss for words.

‘This shouldn’t happen.’

Their plan was to separate and extract only the poisonous energy from the poison. But if the demonic energy and poisonous energy mixed like this, that would become impossible.

If the poisonous energy and demonic energy swept through his already weakened body?

‘Straight to the afterlife.’

Wei Yan-ho looked at Tang Yun-geol with urgent eyes. His face was turning a dark red color.

This was hopeless. He would definitely die.

“Arghhhh! Nothing’s going right!”

“Do something about it!”

“Why are you telling me that! Why!”

“You’re the one who said let’s do it, you bastard!”

“Ah!“

If thinking normally, this would be the time to admit failure and withdraw.

When a ship was already tilting, hesitating to stop the leak would only result in sinking with the ship.

The problem was that Wei Yan-ho was always far from normal thinking. Fire entered Wei Yan-ho’s eyes.

“Let’s see who wins.”

“Huh?“

Before Jang-il had time to stop him, Wei Yan-ho placed his hand on Tang Yun-geol’s energy center.

“What, what are you planning to do, you bastard!”

“I’ll just absorb all the poisonous energy and demonic energy!”

“Hey, hey, you bastard! You’ll die at this rate! Listen to me, you crazy fool!”

“I won’t die!”

Wei Yan-ho closed his eyes and pushed energy into Tang Yun-geol’s body. This time he had no leisure to open his eyes or speak. If he delayed even a little, the person would die.

‘Stay calm.’

Though he had shouted and raged, from now on he couldn’t waver even slightly. He concentrated and concentrated again, like walking on a blade’s edge.

“No, this…”

Jang-il slumped to the ground.

Why was this guy always restless unless he was causing trouble? Just being next to him felt like his lifespan was shortening by the moment.

“Hey, you damned fool!”

But that cry didn’t reach Wei Yan-ho’s ears.

‘Careful.’

Wei Yan-ho was concentrated to a degree that made one doubt whether he had ever been like this before.

Absorbing energy wasn’t easy either. Especially not in a dangerous situation like this.

‘Opened. Here. This way.’

He emptied his arm to draw out the demonic energy that was full of poison. Then the demonic energy began to show interest. Wei Yan-ho didn’t miss that moment.

‘Heave-ho!‘

He activated his Absorption Technique to draw the demonic energy in. The demonic energy, sticky like mud, was sucked into his body through his hand. Once it began entering, the demonic energy rushed into his body with no time for control.

‘Huh?‘

He had thought it would be reluctant to come along, wary of his energy, but contrary to expectations, the demonic energy rushed into his body like mad. Though the amount wasn’t large, it had a threatening momentum.

“Ugh!“

His arm tingled.

The mixed demonic energy and poisonous energy were burrowing into his body. Accepting such chaotic energy was bound to be an adventure. Nevertheless, now was the time for that adventure.

‘Just a little more.’

He completely opened his body and absorbed every bit of poisonous energy and demonic energy in Tang Yun-geol’s body, leaving not a handful behind.

‘Done!’

But the problem started now.

Wei Yan-ho removed his hand from Tang Yun-geol’s body and immediately sat in lotus position.

Though Wei Yan-ho could use both standing and lying cultivation methods, in such an important time, it was right to take the most familiar sitting cultivation posture. With eyes closed and concentrated, Wei Yan-ho pushed out the demonic energy.

‘Push it to one side first…’

It wouldn’t be controlled.

Compared to Wei Yan-ho’s vast internal energy, the demonic energy was truly just a handful. An amount that couldn’t even be called threatening. That’s why he could take the risk. But now that handful of demonic energy had escaped his control.

‘No, no. If this happens, I’m dead!’

The demonic energy rampaged freely through his body. Then it began charging toward its destination.

The energy center.

If the energy center was taken by the demonic energy, everything would be over. Veins bulged on Wei Yan-ho’s forehead.

‘St, stop it!’

He gathered energy around his energy center to block the demonic energy, but it was useless. The energies acted as if the demonic energy was their friend, slyly turning aside to open a path. Even the energies that stood to block were instantly assimilated with the demonic energy and pushed into the energy center together.

It was like bringing in a dog to guard the house, only to have it join hands with burglars to rob the storehouse.

‘Why are you all so friendly!’

No matter what energy it was, they all eagerly accepted and devoured everything.

No matter how stupid these dog-like energies were, they should at least know the difference between the neighbor uncle and a burglar. But now they were wagging their tails when burglars had broken in.

“Ugh…“

A groan leaked from Wei Yan-ho’s mouth.

There was no time to block it. In an instant, the demonic energy and poisonous energy penetrated into his energy center. Once the door opened, all the demonic energy and poisonous energy that had been circulating through his entire body was sucked into the energy center.

“Ugh.“

At the same time, his vital energy channels began to shake.

‘Wh, what do I do?’

He was going to die.

This wasn’t a joke—if things went wrong, he could really die.

If the demonic energy clashed with his energies inside the energy center?

Though it was just a handful externally, energy exploding inside the body couldn’t be ignored even if it was just a handful. If the energy center was destroyed, at minimum his life as a martial artist would be over.

Just as Wei Yan-ho was panicking and unable to find a way to deal with it!

That happened.

Woooooooong!

Baek Mu-han’s inner core, which had been sleeping in his stomach, began to stir.

Three different energies began to swirl simultaneously within one body.

‘I don’t know anymore, either.’

With a liberated state of mind, Wei Yan-ho let go completely.