Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Cultivation Through Copulation.

Episode 48: Magic Arts Competition (2)

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Yuk-gyeong descended from the competition stage and encountered an unexpected figure.

It was none other than Deung Sa-jin, the Young Lightning Spirit Master!

The two had met during the Qi Condensation martial arts tournament.

Back then, Sa-jin was at Qi Condensation 9-Star, but now he had reached Qi Condensation Great Perfection, unable to hide his intense aura. It seemed difficult for him to manage his aura, as he hadn’t been at Great Perfection for long.

However, Yuk-gyeong was also currently at Qi Condensation Great Perfection. He was even half a step into Foundation Establishment. There was no reason he couldn’t withstand Sa-jin’s aura.

Yuk-gyeong approached him jokingly.

“Senior Brother Deung. If we meet again, will you surrender?”

“Do you think I’m someone who only surrenders? Of course not. But I doubt we’ll meet. My next opponent is Jang Su-wi. At best, I can only hope to lose gracefully.”

Though they were at the same level, they used familiar titles with each other.

Deung Sa-jin, possessing the unique Lightning Spiritual Root, had powerful destructive Lightning spells but lacked in defense. It was like having only a strong spear.

Therefore, Sa-jin usually employed tactics to incapacitate his opponents quickly, but it was uncertain if this would work against Jang Su-wi.

Jang Su-wi had been at Qi Condensation Great Perfection for a long time, making it impossible to discern what tricks he might have up his sleeve.

“It’s well known that Senior Brother Jang Su-wi skillfully uses both Fire and Water elemental spells, but given the years he’s spent at Great Perfection, he surely has another hidden move. Meanwhile, all my moves are exposed. I’m not sure if I stand a chance.”

Deung Sa-jin was analytical and never doubted his own analysis.

If he had objectively assessed his disadvantage, it was likely a real disadvantage. He would have thoroughly analyzed both himself and his opponent.

“Still, don’t give up. You never know, Senior Brother Deung’s Lightning-attribute spells might work on Senior Brother Jang Su-wi.”

“Hmm, we’ll have to see about that. Junior Brother Lee’s next opponent is Yang Hwa-young, the Spiritual Perception Fairy. She possesses unique divine senses and Spiritual Perception, and is known for her Spiritual attacks.”

Sa-jin willingly provided information to Yuk-gyeong without being asked.

His unconditional kindness was sometimes burdensome.

It was clear that Sa-jin liked women. As Yuk-gyeong’s cultivation level rose, he could discern subtle expressions, like how Deung Sa-jin’s eyes moved slightly when a beautiful woman passed by.

However, he had a strong inclination to befriend handsome men.

He’s not gay. Definitely not gay.

Well, if he wants to befriend me, what can I do? If there’s help to be received, I should take it.

“Spiritual attacks?”

“She’s skilled in spells that disturb the opponent’s mind and confuse their divine senses. You must not let your guard down when facing her.”

Disturbing the mind and confusing divine senses. At the Qi Condensation stage, a Spiritual attack is only at that level.

As long as one’s mental defenses are solid, there shouldn’t be any special danger.

Yuk-gyeong finished assessing his next opponent and bid farewell to Deung Sa-jin.

It was because Deung Sa-jin’s competition was imminent.

“Disciple Deung Sa-jin and Disciple Jang Su-wi! Come up to the arena!”

Each person had two rounds in the magic arts competition.

The winners were matched with winners, and the losers with losers, giving everyone another chance to showcase their magic art skills.

The duel between Deung Sa-jin and Jang Su-wi.

“As expected of Senior Brother Deung. His Lightning spells are powerful enough to crack the arena floor.”

“But it seems it doesn’t work on Senior Brother Jang. Senior Brother Jang’s Water and Fire techniques have reached their peak. He defends with Water Flow spells and attacks with Fire spells, making his offense and defense one.”

“Haha. So, there was a way to block Lightning spells as well. I never imagined Senior Brother Jang could also use Earth attribute spells.”

As per Deung Sa-jin’s analysis, the duel ended in Jang Su-wi’s victory.

Although Deung Sa-jin launched a fierce offensive, Jang Su-wi effortlessly blocked it all.

However, Deung Sa-jin also fought hard and was able to come down without major injuries. This was possible because he effectively countered Jang Su-wi’s attacks with his Lightning spells.

Deung Sa-jin shook his fist towards Yuk-gyeong and then descended from the arena.

Yuk-gyeong smiled. It wasn’t a bad feeling to have someone cheering for you.

“Disciple Lee Yuk-gyeong and Disciple Yang Hwa-young! Please come up to the arena!”

Yuk-gyeong ascended to the arena.

Hwa-young was already up there, and her face was quite beautiful.

Overall, her cute features, red curly hair, large eyes, and round egg-shaped face made her appear gentle. Her large chest and slender waist further highlighted her beauty.

Hwa-young bowed and cupped her fists, and Yuk-gyeong returned the greeting.

“Nice to meet you, Senior Brother Lee Yuk-gyeong. I look forward to our match. I’m Yang Hwa-young.”

Senior Brother again? Yuk-gyeong felt good, as if he had been called ‘Oppa.’1

“I look forward to our match.”

After exchanging greetings, they distanced themselves for the spell duel.

Hwa-young took the initiative.

“Ha! Supreme Illusory Mind Art!”

Hwa-young’s eyes turned pure white, and a wave of Spiritual Qi was felt. It was as if she was seeing something beyond reality.

At her gesture, the Spiritual Qi rippled and approached Yuk-gyeong, who sensed danger from it.

Whiiing!

On the surface, it seemed like just the wind blowing, but Yuk-gyeong confirmed with his senses that a sharp spear-shaped Spiritual Qi aimed at his mind was flying toward him.

Once again, a gust of Spiritual Qi blew.

The wind was mixed with spear blades that could only be detected with divine senses.

Yuk-gyeong stepped with his footwork to dodge the spear blades. Simultaneously, he formed hand seals and chanted incantations to cast the Flame Serpent spell.

Whoosh!

“Go!”

It was the spell as before.

The snake made of Fire surged through the air toward Hwa-young.

At that moment, Hwa-young formed complex seals and chanted incantations, creating ripples in concentric circles before her, repelling Yuk-gyeong’s Fire snake.

The snake made of flames now rushed back toward Yuk-gyeong!

“That’s, Mind Armor Reversal Art!”

“Mind Armor Reversal Art?”

“It’s a technique that reflects attacks using mental power. I heard it’s extremely difficult to master and nearly lost….”

Boom!

Yuk-gyeong swung his sleeve to extinguish the Fire snake.

Though the Spiritual Qi had already escaped Yuk-gyeong’s control, his exceptional mastery over Spiritual Qi allowed him to regain control of the already cast spell.

“Haaap! Go!”

Hwa-young attempted another mental attack on Yuk-gyeong.

This time, she emitted sound, wave-like vibrations over a wide area, leaving Yuk-gyeong with no room to escape.

Faced with an all-encompassing attack, Yuk-gyeong gritted his teeth.

It was a mental attack. He didn’t know how the attack would work, but he had to keep his mind clear.

Yuk-gyeong thus steadied his mind.

Soon, Yuk-gyeong felt the strange vibrations touching his body.

At that moment,

Cultivation Obsession is in effect. Other mental attacks are ineffective.

The fucking status window activated and spat out a strange message.

What is this now?

Yuk-gyeong realized that the waves emitted by Hwa-young had no effect when they touched his body.

Ah, does Cultivation Obsession have the effect of blocking mental attacks?

According to the message, it seemed that because Cultivation Obsession was already interfering with his mind, other mental interferences didn’t work.

Fucking Status Window… There’s still a lot I don’t understand.

Yuk-gyeong looked at the unruly Fucking Status Window with confidence. So, that means I’m immune to mental attacks?

Doesn’t that mean I’m the perfect hard counter to Yang Hwa-young?

Since mental attacks don’t work on me, should I try out some flashy techniques?

Yuk-gyeong fluttered his sleeves and gathered the Qi of Heaven and Earth. At the end of the Taiyi Celestial Whisper Scripture, there’s a recorded technique.

Gathering the energies of Yin and Yang from the Qi of Heaven and Earth.

Yin and Yang are the fundamentals of all things. Combining these is called Taiyi, Chaos.

Chaos contains all things, and all things include chaos.

A drop of water formed in chaos can penetrate a rock!

Chaos Convergence Technique!

From the tip of Yuk-gyeong’s finger, a drop of liquid emerged, imbued with a formidable flow of energy, and shot forth.

Hwa-young saw it and didn’t dare to deflect it with the Mind Armor Reversal Art. The energy contained in the liquid was that powerful.

Hwa-young tried to evade, but the liquid formed by the Chaos Convergence spell had the power to attract Heavenly and Earthly Qi, making it impossible to escape its influence.

“That’s the Chaos Convergence spell of the Taiyi Celestial Whisper Scripture! It can only be used by understanding the true meaning of the Taiyi Celestial Whisper Scripture!”

“Chaos Convergence spell? I’ve seen it too. But I couldn’t comprehend it at all.”

“Among the inner disciples in the Foundation Establishment, there are only a handful who can cast such a spell. To use that at the Qi Condensation stage.”

The audience was abuzz, and some elders widened their eyes. The inner disciples were also visibly surprised by the Chaos Convergence spell.

Hwa-young could only watch the Yuk-gyeong’s spell approach her. She couldn’t escape or block it.

Hwa-young closed her eyes tightly, as if resigned.

Pop! Bang!

The liquid shot out by Yuk-gyeong soared high into the sky, then boiled and burst into a single stream of steam with a bang!

Hwa-young felt her back soaked with sweat, as if she had narrowly escaped death. She could have died. If she had been struck directly by the Chaos Convergence spell, she certainly wouldn’t have been unscathed.

She bowed her waist slightly.

“Thank you for showing mercy.”

Yuk-gyeong waved his hand, as if to say there was no need for such words between fellow disciples.

“The winner is Lee Yuk-gyeong!”

Is this a Single Spiritual Root owner?

Is this Half-Step Foundation Establishment?

Cheers erupted.

Lee Yuk-gyeong, victorious in both matches!

Yang Moon-gi, an inner disciple at the Foundation Establishment stage who observed Yuk-gyeong’s spell from the audience, crossed his arms and evaluated Yuk-gyeong.

“As expected of a Single Spiritual Root owner. His control over Spiritual Qi is unmatched. Even those in the Foundation Establishment stage can’t do it like that.”

Eun Seol-ah, the elder’s daughter who was practically glued to him, asked indifferently, as if Yang Moon-gi was exaggerating again.

“What do you mean?”

“At first, instantly detonated the spell reflected by the Mind Armor Reflection Art. The Fire Serpent spell should have lost its control due to the Mind Armor Reflection, but he instantly regained control over it. This is difficult even for those in the Foundation Establishment stage.”

“Really? What about the Chaos Convergence spell or whatever?”

“It’s impressive, mastering the Taiyi Celestial Whisper Scripture to its limit. Considering most people treat it as a basic technique and hastily move on to the Foundation Establishment stage, it’s even more so. Mastering the Taiyi Celestial Whisper Scripture to its extreme is no easy feat.”

Seol-ah shook her head and snorted. As the daughter of an elder, Seol-ah had high standards, having seen many cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage while she herself was at the Qi Condensation stage. She could assess everything from the perspective of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Still, isn’t he just a Qi Condensation cultivator? It’s obvious he’d lose to a real Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

“Even a Qi Condensation cultivator can defeat a Foundation Establishment cultivator if the situation is right. Especially if they’re a Half-Step Foundation Establishment cultivator like Yuk-gyeong.”

“Can a Half-Step Foundation Establishment cultivator really defeat a true Foundation Establishment cultivator?”

“Yuk-gyeong is likely grasping the clues of Foundation Establishment. He can mimic the internal energy, the hallmark of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, to some extent. With the right setup, he could defeat a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Especially since Yuk-gyeong has excellent Qi control.”

“Is that junior brother really that amazing?”

“Hey now, to you, he’d be a senior brother. His level is higher than yours.”

“Come on. But my status is higher. If Yuk-gyeong reaches Foundation Establishment and becomes an inner disciple, I’ll respectfully call him senior uncle.”

“I don’t think that day is too far off.”

Winning at least one of the two matches in the magic competition granted the right to attend the Foundation Establishment Festival.

However,

Yuk-gyeong was not on the list to attend the Foundation Establishment Festival.

Footnotes:

1: TL/N: Oppa is Korean for ‘older brother’ that is used by girls younger. It is also commonly used not only amongst family, but among friends as well as couples. The term can also be used flirtatiously. ↩️