The Divine And Demonic Doctor [EN]: Chapter 467

The materialized energy radiated a light so dazzling it was visible to the naked eye!

For a moment, the essence of the Divine Might Subjugation Art seemed to dance around the child’s head, but then, in an instant, it scattered like mist and disappeared, as if absorbed into every pore of his body.

At the same time, the child gently closed his eyes and drifted back into a peaceful sleep.

Dan Akseon, having returned the child to his mother, wiped the sweat from his brow.

“Doctor Dan, are you alright? Weren’t you pushing yourself too hard?”

Beom Gyewi cast a worried glance.

Even for Dan Akseon, performing the Opening Top Heaven Great Art [a technique to stimulate a child’s potential] was no easy feat.

However, Dan Akseon smiled and shook his head.

“I’m fine.”

Dan Akseon turned to look at Jegal San.

“I sincerely hope this child grows up well and one day becomes the hope of the Jegal Clan.”

“How can I ever repay this kindness…?”

Jegal San couldn’t finish his sentence.

Forgetting his dignity as the head of the family, he was unable to control his agitated heart at this moment.

The Marrow Cleansing and Meridian Purifying Dan [a powerful elixir] Akseon had bestowed upon his son was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He knew that better than anyone else.

Dan Akseon smiled and looked around.

“This place is truly remarkable.”

This place, which Jegal San had personally conceived and designed for his wife, who had to endure inconveniences different from ordinary people due to her disability, contained the essence of his knowledge of mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and formations [strategic arrangements of objects and energy].

Dan Akseon, who was well-versed in formations, immediately grasped this.

He had artificially created wind paths using large and small garden stones and dense trees.

The scent of flowers moved with the wind.

Following it allowed one to move along a safe path.

It was a practical formation that contained consideration for one person, and it was a formation that elevated itself to a work of art.

Having started with that, Dan Akseon mentioned the reason for visiting the Jegal Clan in earnest.

“Could you take a look at this?”

Dan Akseon took out two pieces of paper from his chest and handed them to Jegal San.

A flash of surprise appeared in Jegal San’s eyes as he examined them.

“This formation is…?”

“That’s right. It’s designed to perfectly confine someone and completely isolate them from the outside world.”

“Did you devise this, Doctor Dan?”

Dan Akseon shook his head, and Jegal San exclaimed.

“I don’t know who it is, but they are a remarkable expert. To think there was someone else besides us who could design such an elaborate and powerful formation…”

At those words, Dan Akseon wore a meaningful smile.

The formation installed in this flower garden and the formation being prepared to imprison the Four Evils.

They were similar in that they were formations designed for only one person, but their purposes were completely different.

Jegal Gyeong, who had been itching at the word “formation,” approached and stared intently at the blueprint.

After a while,

“The arrangement of this formation is definitely in the style of Ghost Hand [a legendary formation expert]?”

Jegal Gyeong couldn’t contain his curiosity and asked Dan Akseon.

“Who designed this?”

“A physician called Cheonui.”

“Cheonui? If it’s Cheonui…”

“He’s probably the person you’re thinking of.”

Jegal Gyeong and Jegal San exchanged surprised glances.

Dan Akseon revealed the information he had obtained so far to the two of them.

Including the relationship between the Four Evils and Cheonui, which he learned through the Three Extinct Devils, and the current situation of the Janggang River Alliance [a powerful river-based martial arts alliance].

Even the reason why the Four Evils were able to suddenly become stronger.

“The Northern Profound Art…”

At Jegal Gyeong’s murmur, Jegal San’s expression also darkened.

“To think that cursed martial art would reappear!”

The incident in which Jin Myeongjin-in, one of the Five Greats [the most powerful martial artists], was defeated by the Four Evils, sent a great shock through the martial world.

And many people couldn’t help but wonder at the unexpected result.

Jegal Gyeong was the same.

However, if the Four Evils had mastered the Northern Profound Art, it was understandable.

After that, several stories were exchanged between the three, but the conclusion was the same.

“We must deal with him as soon as possible.”

Dan Akseon nodded at Jegal San’s words.

“The key to this matter is speed.”

The fight with the Four Evils had to be approached with caution.

The battle with the Demonic Cult in the past was concluded in the outer regions.

Therefore, the impact on the Central Plains [the heart of the martial world] was not significant.

Of course, the damage to Kunlun [a sacred mountain and martial arts sect] was severe, and the sacrifices of the Nine Great Sects, which lost a significant number of elite masters, were also great, but when looking at the entire Central Plains martial world, there was no widespread damage.

In contrast, the Four Evils had recruited and were leading a large number of masters from the Janggang River Alliance and other unorthodox factions.

If the fight dragged on, it could spread throughout the Central Plains and cause large-scale chaos.

The damage from that would clearly fall on the powerless common people.

That was why they had to strike with irresistible force and end it quickly.

Therefore, it was necessary to accurately grasp the location of the Four Evils.

“To do this, we must reunite the power of the orthodox martial world.”

It was an essential process to eliminate the Four Evils at once.

“I would like the head of the family to step forward.”

Jegal San wore a puzzled expression at Dan Akseon’s words.

“The Jegal Clan, including myself, will follow Doctor Dan’s wishes entirely. But with Doctor Dan here, is there really a need for me to step forward?”

“No. I think it would be better for the head of the family to take charge.”

“May I ask why?”

“Because there always needs to be a center of gravity in the martial world.”

From Dan Akseon’s subsequent words, Jegal San could sense some of Dan Akseon’s complex feelings.

“After I finish this matter, I’m going to think again about my future course of action. Living as a doctor, buried in the countryside, no longer a martial artist, might not be so bad.”

Jegal San stared at Dan Akseon.

After a while,

Jegal San sighed softly and nodded.

“I will do so.”

“Thank you.”

“Didn’t I already say that the Jegal Clan will follow Doctor Dan’s wishes entirely?”

A deep sense of pity arose in Jegal San’s eyes as he looked at Dan Akseon.

‘He must be very tired.’

As with everyone, the gap between ideal and reality is burdensome.

The Dan Akseon he had experienced was far from the type who pursued hegemony by wielding power and influence from the start.

The same was true of his innate personality.

His current appearance, which was contrary to the life he had initially pursued, must have been a considerable burden on his mind.

Moreover, he must be feeling more disillusioned and fed up with his recent actions, which were marked by fatigue, than anyone else.

As expected,

Dan Akseon’s expression lightened when Jegal San accepted the request.

“Then I’ll visit the renowned figures and take on the role of uniting their strength.”

“In person?”

“Since I have some familiarity through my experience creating the joint letter earlier, it will be easier for me to step forward than others in many ways. I also need to express my gratitude for the subjugation of the Demonic Cult anyway.”

“I understand. Then, first, we will spread the news in the name of our clan. Even those who have been hesitant to step forward, watching the flow of the situation, will surely participate once they know Doctor Dan’s will.”

Jegal Gyeong, who had been listening to the conversation next to the two, wore an expression of deep emotion.

The Jegal Clan had once been forced to close its doors due to the wrong choice of their daughter.

But as the saying goes, life is full of twists and turns.

Just the fact that the clan was rising again while he was still alive, and that they were becoming the main players in the martial world and stepping forward again, was enough to make him unable to hide his joy.

“Then we must make every effort to ensure that the upcoming meeting is flawless.”

Jegal San nodded at his father’s subtle advice.

“However, while we will do the preparations, I think we should change the location.”

“Do you have a place in mind separately?”

“Wouldn’t it be appropriate to hold it at the Mount Hua Sect [a prestigious sword sect]?”

Jegal San agreed with his son’s suggestion with a satisfied look.

“I think that place would be good for this father too.”

Three years ago.

The Mount Hua Sect, which had lost its sect leader, Jin Myeongjin-in, and a significant number of Plum Blossom Swordsmen [elite disciples], had firmly closed its gates and was biding its time with determination.

The person who was newly appointed as the sect leader was an unfortunate genius swordsman who had been overshadowed by his older brother, one of the Five Greats.

It was Cheongsim Hongmae, Jin Hyeonjin-in.

However, he was also a great master who inherited the essence of the Crimson Cliff Mount Hua.

Because such a giant was supporting Mount Hua, it did not easily collapse even in the face of great crisis.

Also, according to rumors, most of the twenty-four Plum Blossom Swordsmen were filling the vacant positions.

This was because the Plum Blossom Chief Swordsman, who led the Plum Blossom Swordsmen, was still going strong.

A famous sword that was once outstanding among the younger generation.

His sword, which had been further refined and developed through time and experience, was no longer just a hidden dragon within Mount Hua.

He had already established himself as a complete martial artist, and the title Seoak Ilgi (The One of Mount Seoak) was not lacking.

They had been preparing in silence for three years, so if they were given a cause, they would surely rise up greatly.

Dan Akseon also agreed with that opinion.

“Then I will help with the preparations for the Hainam Sword Sect and search for the masters who have lost contact.”

Even if Cho Akryang and Han Seolhwa were excluded, there were still three of the Five Greats remaining in the Central Plains.

Including the Abbot of the Disciplinary院 of Shaolin [a famous Buddhist monastery and martial arts sect], Beopryo, as well as the Palace Master of the Ewha Palace [a powerful female martial arts sect], Yeon Ok-sang, and Jugwang Dogwi, Kang Wiryong.

Dan Akseon had no doubt that if he could only reach them, they would also be willing to stand by his side.

* * *

Not long after Dan Akseon visited the Jegal Clan.

A rumor began to heat up the martial world.

The center of that rumor was, of course, one person.

It was none other than the Divine Physician of the Demonic World.

Many martial artists were enthusiastic about the news that the young hero who had saved the Central Plains from the rise of the Demonic Cult ten years ago had broken his long seclusion and returned.

Not only the masters who had a connection with Dan Akseon in the past, but also the emerging new masters who had recently emerged were paying close attention to the future trends of the martial world.

In addition, the news that the renowned figures of the righteous path, centered on the Jegal Clan, had gathered and decided to join forces began to make the forces that followed the Four Evils nervous.

The atmosphere of the martial world, which had been stagnant, began to change rapidly around that time.

The place that heralded the beginning of that change was a black society gang located near Changsha.

The Geosan Clan, which had once acted as the hands and feet of the Four Evils, had long been dismantled by Beom Gyewi, and there was a new place that had taken its place.

It was the Hainam Sword Sect.

At this time, when the signboard of the Geosan Clan was taken down and a new signboard with the four letters ‘Jangpung Parang (Long Wind Breaks the Waves)’ symbolizing the Hainam Sword Sect was newly hung.

For the dedication ceremony, visits from envoys congratulating the Hainam Sword Sect’s advance into the Central Plains continued in a row.

They were martial artists from the southern region who had been suppressed by the power of the Four Evils, who had the Janggang River in their grasp.

And among them were also renowned figures who had participated in the battle against the Demonic Cult in the past.

Byeok Daegyeong, the head of the Hainam Sword Sect, who had already arrived a few days ago, leading a large number of elites from the Hainam Sword Sect, personally greeted them.

“Welcome.”

“It’s a big event, so we should offer our congratulations. By the way, I’m worried that we’re causing unnecessary trouble.”

“How could that be? It is a great honor for us just that you have come to visit us like this.”

Byeok Daegyeong was initially worried.

The Geosan Clan was a gang that boasted one of the largest scales in the area, so it owned vast land and many buildings.

But if there were few guests, it would look relatively desolate.

He, who had not had much contact with the Central Plains martial world until now, could not help but be concerned about the number of visitors.

Fortunately, unlike those concerns, it was crowded with well-wishers.

Thanks to this, the Hainam Sword Sect’s branch declaration ceremony was a great success.

And Byeok Daegyeong was well aware that all of that was due to one person.

Even now, it was the same.

The place where people were flocking to as soon as they exchanged greetings with Byeok Daegyeong.