Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 1159

The Hundred Lustful Ghosts (10)

In the past, before Yeon Ho-Jeong led the Black Dragon group and had a major showdown with Yang Cheon, there was a time when a sect called the Ghost Soul Gate, which was said to have been hiding its power in a secret place in Guizhou Province, came to find Yeon Ho-Jeong.

They called themselves a Black Path heretical sect, and they declared that they wanted to live proudly in the Central Plains, not in the harsh jungle, under Yeon Ho-Jeong, the rising star of the Black Path martial world.

However, the troops they brought were all out of their minds. Most of them were ordinary people who had not learned martial arts, but they lived as puppets who only obeyed orders, like legendary zombies who had lost their reason.

They were neither dead nor alive, walking this world, and they were in a state of being poisoned by a bug called Gu [a type of venomous insect used in dark arts]. They would jump into fire if the Ghost Soul Gate leader ordered them to.

That day, Yeon Ho-Jeong led the Black Path elite and uprooted the Ghost Soul Gate. Naturally, the Ghost Soul Gate leader was beheaded on the spot.

It was unforgivable even if they had experimented on martial artists. But they were gathering power by poisoning the common people near the secret place.

Later, it was discovered that they had also reached out to Yang Cheon. Yang Cheon immediately ordered troops to attack the Ghost Soul Gate, and those who survived at that time settled in Guizhou Province again and formed a force.

That’s how the Ghost Soul Gate disappeared from the world.

After Yeon Ho-Jeong became the Lord of the Black Emperor Castle, he ordered the doctors to collect Gu and find out how to detoxify and prevent it, but it was not an easy task. In the first place, unless there was a method passed down orally, it was impossible to use Gu itself.

So, the matter of Gu was vaguely forgotten until the war broke out.

‘It was said to be impossible.’

It was said that Gu would not work on a master whose entire body’s blood points were opened and whose true energy flowed freely. That was what the Ghost Soul Gate leader had said himself at the time.

‘Against a master who has awakened the three Dantians [energy centers in the body], even the most extreme poison doesn’t work easily. Even if it’s a small bug, it can be burned away with internal energy as soon as it penetrates, so his words were valid.’

That was the reason why Gu was only used on ordinary people. If you use the orally transmitted method, your body becomes as hard as steel, and your strength is enhanced, making you a moving shield.

If Gu had worked on martial artists, the Ghost Soul Gate would have conquered the world long ago.

‘But how?’

The phenomenon of dark red blood vessels protruding all over the left side of her face was clearly due to Gu poison.

“Aaaah!”

Ha Eun-Gyo, who was struggling under Yeon Ho-Jeong’s thorough restraint, screamed.

It was a lion’s roar that exploded right in front of him. Yeon Ho-Jeong staggered back, reeling from the tremendous shockwave.

Even as he retreated, Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes remained fixed on Ha Eun-Gyo.

‘It was said that there are many types of Gu poison. But most of them burrow into the heart and parasitize, and if the Gu poison in the poison master’s body dies or gives an order, it travels up the blood vessels and into the brain.’

Clang! Thud!

Even with Ha Eun-Gyo’s fierce attacks, Yeon Ho-Jeong remained calm. He thoroughly deployed the Black Tortoise Art to block or deflect them. The Twelve Walls of the Northern Sky, which had risen based on the Yellow Dragon Divine King Art, boasted a majestic appearance like a fortress wall.

‘There are two ways to remove Gu poison without taking the life of the poisoned person. One is to spread a scent that can lure the penetrated Gu poison out through the nose…’

Krrrrrr!

The title of Sound Demon was now meaningless. Just a moment ago, she had been skillfully using the energy techniques of the Heavenly Maiden of the Jade Flute, but now she was literally pushing forward with brute force.

What was surprising was that even though she was just pushing in with force, it was difficult to block. She was unleashing her energy recklessly, without thinking of the consequences. She was using a tactic that would inevitably lead to defeat if it turned into a long battle.

The Yellow Dragon energy blazed even more fiercely.

‘The other is to remove only the Gu poison with extremely delicate energy techniques, without damaging any organs.’

Both were not easy methods.

The first method was the most ideal, but it was impossible to know what kind of habits the Gu poison hidden in Ha Eun-Gyo’s body had. Even if he knew what kind it was and released a tempting scent, it could cause serious aftereffects because it would travel up through the blood vessels.

It was a Gu poison that would not die even with the internal energy of the Limitless Hand. If the Gu were to tear an artery, there was a risk of immediate death.

Then.

‘Is it possible?’

It had to be possible.

‘This is not the time to think about the consequences.’

Yeon Ho-Jeong glanced at the Hundred Lustful Ghosts.

They were in battle stance, but their eyes were calm. They seemed to be fine with dying or living.

He sent a telepathic message to Gang Ryang, Jin Yang, Heo Baek, and all the leaders of the Royal Guard.

[I will leave for a moment with the Sound Demon. Never kill them, but if they chase after us, stop them by any means. Especially, you must never kill the one who seems to be the leader.]

It was a much more difficult order than telling them to kill, but their eyes did not change.

Whoosh!

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had completely shattered Ha Eun-Gyo’s wildly spewing energy, instantly plunged into the gap.

Thud!

Ha Eun-Gyo, who had been struck a powerful blow to the abdomen, spat out blood and flew away.

Flash!

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had caught up with her using Blood Wing Soaring, grabbed both of her arms.

Crack! Snap!

“Ughhhhh!”

The power of the Sound Demon Divine Art was truly formidable, but it was not strong because it was being used with only energy.

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had pressed down on two blood points and dislocated both shoulders at the same time, pressed down on Ha Eun-Gyo’s vital point.

“Kuh!”

She made a sound even though he had pressed her vital point.

Her singing voice was as clear as her usual playing. As the martial art she had mastered was a sound art, her vital points were much stronger than others.

‘Sorry!’

Whoooosh!

It was not the Yellow Dragon energy, but the Divine King energy. [A higher level of energy].

When he used the upper divine skill and even the secret technique of telekinesis to seal the vital point, Ha Eun-Gyo’s face turned white. She had momentarily stopped breathing.

Her shoulders were dislocated, and she could not breathe for a moment, and she could not open her mouth to make a sound. Her legs were also only twitching due to Yeon Ho-Jeong’s lightning-like pressure points, and she could not struggle.

Swoosh.

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had landed in the middle of a wide forest clearing, carefully laid her down on the ground.

Shudder.

Ha Eun-Gyo’s body trembled madly.

Yeon Ho-Jeong tried hard to calm his anxious heart. After all, if Ha Eun-Gyo struggled, it would be impossible to penetrate her with internal energy. He had to treat her as if she were a stranger, not Ha Eun-Gyo.

‘It will be okay.’

Ha Eun-Gyo’s breathing was deep. Her internal energy was also full, so she would not die just from having her breathing stopped for a moment.

The important thing was where the Gu poison was hiding.

‘Please wait a little longer.’

Yeon Ho-Jeong calmly looked down at her and waited.

Ha Eun-Gyo’s white face began to turn blue. Considering the depth of her breathing, she was losing consciousness too quickly.

It was then.

Something foreign was caught in Yeon Ho-Jeong’s eyes, which had raised the Divine King energy to its limit.

‘It was the heart after all.’

As the host faced the crisis of death, the hidden Gu poison began to activate.

Tap!

When he opened one-tenth of the vital point, Ha Eun-Gyo gasped for breath like crazy. It was a pressure point technique that had reached the extreme of delicacy.

‘I know it’s in the heart. Now is the problem.’

It was the first time he had ever removed Gu poison with internal energy. Moreover, since the opponent was Ha Eun-Gyo, Yeon Ho-Jeong could not help but be nervous.

‘It’s okay. I can do it.’

Yeon Ho-Jeong believed in the Yellow Dragon Divine King Art. [A powerful martial art].

The Yellow Dragon Divine King Art was a divine art that symbolized the true middle way, and it encompassed not only the martial art of destroying enemies but also the energy of life.

And he believed in his own skills and enlightenment more than the Yellow Dragon Divine King Art.

He had eliminated countless enemies so far. It was difficult to count the number of killings. If he died in the future, he would definitely go to hell.

But because of that, he was able to gain extensive knowledge of the human body and the knowledge of life.

The art of killing and the art of life were only a paper’s width apart.

He, who had only used the art of killing to survive in a ruthless world, was now using the art of life for the first time to save one person.

‘Burning the Gu poison itself will not be difficult. The problem is Ha Senior’s upper Dantian.’

The upper Dantian was the brain. If by any chance the dead Gu poison scattered a deadly poison, and that poison went up to the brain, even a Great Immortal could not save her.

Furthermore, if this Gu poison was also a poison art that was activated with sorcery, the upper Dantian could be shocked as soon as the Gu poison died.

He had to be fully prepared in every way. Treating a person was such a difficult task.

‘Please.’

Whoooosh.

A pleasant milky white wind gathered on Yeon Ho-Jeong’s hand, which was placed on Ha Eun-Gyo’s forehead. It was the Divine King energy that had been raised to the point of becoming tangible.

Yeon Ho-Jeong barely managed to hold back from losing his mind for a moment. He was dizzy because he had poured out nearly 80% of his Divine King energy to protect Ha Eun-Gyo’s upper Dantian.

‘It must never be penetrated.’

He filled the area from below her neck to her Baihui point [a point on the top of the head] with Divine King energy. He had surrounded her entire face beyond her upper Dantian with divine energy.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s left hand touched Ha Eun-Gyo’s chest. It was right above her heart.

‘I can feel it.’

He used the little remaining Divine King energy to locate the Gu poison.

‘I didn’t know when I didn’t know, but now that I know, you can never escape.’

The reason why Yeon Ho-Jeong was confident in this treatment was none other than the Four Divine Energies. [A set of powerful martial arts].

Among the Four Divine Energies, the Vermilion Bird energy was the fire energy that resided in the heart, and it was the spiritual energy of the Southern Sky that symbolized overflowing vitality.

If one had reached the extreme of the Four Divine Martial Arts, they could instantly extract the bugs or impurities hidden in each organ. Moreover, if it was fire energy, it was possible to burn it away on the spot.

The important thing was the distribution of power.

‘If it were Vermilion Bird energy, it would have taken time. It will be easier because it is fire energy based on the Yellow Dragon energy.’

Sizzle.

A faint golden fire energy rose above Yeon Ho-Jeong’s left hand.

The fire energy, which was not intense but natural and soft like water energy, passed through Ha Eun-Gyo’s skin and poured directly into her heart.

Twitch!

Ha Eun-Gyo’s upper body bounced up greatly.

Yeon Ho-Jeong closed his eyes.

‘Come.’

The Gu poison, which had hidden back inside the heart, quickly revealed itself when it felt the fire energy of the Yellow Dragon.

The Yellow Dragon Fire Energy was not threatening at all, but rather emitted the energy of mutual growth, luring the Gu poison. For the Gu poison, such a soft fire energy was a wonderful prey that would strengthen the heart, which would become its nest.

However, no matter how mysterious the Gu poison was, it was just a bug.

Yeon Ho-Jeong’s hand gained strength.

Whoosh!

The golden heat penetrated like an awl and passed through the Gu poison’s body.

Pshhh.

The Gu poison evaporated with a single blow. As expected, it was not difficult to eliminate the Gu poison itself.

But.

Tzzzz.

The poison left by the Gu poison gradually dyed the heart black.

Whoooosh!

Yeon Ho-Jeong poured out as much Yellow Dragon energy as he could to stop the poison from spreading. At the same time, he slowly burned the poison, preparing to prevent any damage to the heart.

‘It’s not enough. The patient’s breathing is important. I need the help of the natural energy that comes in naturally.’

Swoosh.

A strand of Divine King energy came down and opened about half of the vital point.

Ha Eun-Gyo’s breathing became more abundant. Then, the blood flow became faster, and as the blood flow became faster, the Yellow Dragon fire energy also gained momentum and burned the poison at a terrifying speed.

Cold sweat dripped from Yeon Ho-Jeong’s forehead.

He was using the Yellow Dragon energy and the Divine King energy at the same time, and he was operating them with extreme delicacy while raising them to their limits. It was a consumption of mental energy close to fighting a life-or-death battle.

How much time had passed?

Cough!

Black blood spurted out of Ha Eun-Gyo’s mouth.

At the same time, the Sound Demon Divine Energy, which had been writhing uncontrollably, rushed toward the vital point like lightning.

Tap!

With the vital point, her words and breathing were all opened.

“Huuuuh!”

The moment her breathing became deeper and her reason became clear.

The dark red blood vessels that had covered the left side of Ha Eun-Gyo’s face subsided, and her blood-red eyes gradually returned to normal.

Her blurred vision finally cleared.

“Where is this…”

“Are you conscious?”

Surprise appeared on Ha Eun-Gyo’s face as she blinked her eyes several times.

“Ho-Jeong?”

“Huuu.”

Yeon Ho-Jeong, who had let out a sigh of relief, sat down on the spot.