The Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho.
Although Golden Needle Phantom had explained it, Yi-gang had actually looked up the records earlier.
She was a martial master who was active roughly 40-50 years ago. She died 41 years ago due to a joint purge by the Murim Alliance and the Unorthodox Union. In other words, she was a person from the olden days who had died long before Yi-gang was born.
However, Yi-gang, who had been with the Immortal Divine Sword, a person from an even older era, did not feel the gap of years so acutely.
The youthful appearance of the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon might have influenced this perception.
She was about the sa age when she died, probably twenty-nine. At that young age, she had risen to a position of the strong.
With agility beyond the imagination of ordinary people, the flash of her short sword, only the length of a forearm, would sever soones neck.
An interesting record was that Cheong Seo-ho was a blind swordswoman. Her title included the phrase blue eyes, yet she was blind.
But since there were quite a few such records, Yi-gang made his own conjecture.
Cataracts?
Its a disease where the lens beca cloudy, eventually leading to loss of vision. Perhaps Cheong Seo-ho had cataracts, and the pale lenses looked like blue eyes.
So, the testimony of her being a blind swordswoman was probably recorded based on this plausible inference.
Of course, that was not the truth.
Her eyes, murmuring in anger, clearly emitted a distinct blue light to anyone who saw them.
They made , who did nothing, into a public enemy of the martial world. Its obvious who is behind this
Yes.
The Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, showing her sharp fangs, glanced at Yi-gang while making a grinding noise.
Isnt it surprising? Not just the Murim Alliance but even the Unorthodox Union was moved to action. Both the orthodox and unorthodox factions gathered to kill .
Thats right.
The ones who orchestrated all these events must be powerful. Thats why it was possible.
But Yi-gangs calm deanor seed to displease her.
Arent you curious? Who exactly could manipulate both the Murim Alliance and the Unorthodox Union?
Well, I dont know.
And who wanted dead so badly?
Im not particularly curious about that.
Yi-gang spoke as if he was troubled. While there might be sothing shady going on, he wasnt particularly interested.
To the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, this seed unbelievable.
Fine! I didnt plan on telling you anyway!
Okay.
The Forest Lord quietly observed Yi-gang conversing with her. Though he couldnt hear the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, he seed to grasp the conversation and spoke.
Theres a tragic story behind Seo-ho. It seems she has secrets that she hasnt told anyone.
The reason you introduced her to is
Yi-gang had many questions for the Forest Lord, more than for the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon. He wondered why the Forest Lord had introduced her to him.
It seems that you and Seo-ho can help each other.
Help, you say
He had so guesses.
Yi-gang looked at the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon. She stood proudly, her chest puffed out.
Youve only connected one of the major ridians. You need to connect at least four more of the nine major ridians to avoid premature death.
He had inherited the imnse spiritual energy of the Immortal Divine Sword and connected one major ridian. He was at a loss on how to connect the remaining ridians.
Are you saying she can help connect the ridians?
Yi-gangs tone was hesitant. It was hard for him to believe.
Yes.
The only reason I could connect a major ridian was because I was extrely lucky, wasnt it?
Certainly, you were lucky.
Thats because my ancestor had trendous spiritual energy, a special case.
Yi-gang said so, glancing at the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon.
He would not have known before. But after enlightening the Immortal Divine Sword, his sense of spiritual energy had sharpened, and he could tell.
She seems incomparable, doesnt she?
Impudent brat!
Cheong Seo-ho grumbled, but Yi-gang paid no attention.
It was true. At a glance, the Immortal Divine Sword and Cheong Seo-ho were incomparable. The Immortal Divine Sword was an absolute master on the verge of reaching the stage of Ascension.
No matter how skilled Cheong Seo-ho was, there was a gap. Moreover, she didnt seem to possess abundant spiritual energy.
I dont know who youre comparing to, but in my lifeti, I was still
Of course, she cant be compared to him.
As the Forest Lord affird Yi-gangs words, Cheong Seo-ho seed a bit deflated.
However, its true that Seo-ho is born with the blood of a great yokai.
You an that Heavenly Thunder White-Tailed Fox.
Yi-gang suddenly thought of the Great Tiger and the Two-Headed Ghost Tiger.
They were extraordinary yokai, but even so, they were just creatures. Would those called great yokai be different?
True top-class yokai. The kin of Heavenly Thunder White-Tailed Fox wields power beyond the spiritual energy left by the Divine Sword.
Yokai?
Yi-gang didnt underestimate yokai. It was just that the Immortal Divine Sword was the point of comparison.
It was hard to believe that yokai could surpass the worlds greatest martial master.
Strength is not the only asure. Yokai are beings that naturally wield yokai energy based on spiritual energy.
In that case
If you, Yi-gang, help Seo-ho, the kin of Heavenly Thunder White-Tailed Fox will duly reward you. Enough spiritual energy to connect the major ridians, at least.
Surprised by the remarkable story, Yi-gang looked back at the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho.
She was looking elsewhere, but when she noticed Yi-gangs gaze, she glared back at him.
Her appearance did not inspire much confidence. After all, the idea of yokai helping a human with yokai blood was unusual. Even though it was the Forest Lords words, Yi-gang felt there was sothing that needed confirmation.
What do you an by helping?
Those who have not achieved enlightennt still have lingering attachnts. But instead of speaking for them, its better you hear it directly.
Could it be like the Immortal Divine Sword, resolving its grudges to achieve enlightennt?
But what ca out of Cheong Seo-hos mouth was not what Yi-gang expected.
Im sick of humans now. I want to beco a complete yokai.
As Yi-gang stood silently, puzzled by her words, she began to stamr an explanation, My grandfather was a yokai, so I have about a quarter of yokai blood in .
How a human and a fox yokai ca together was unclear, but that seed to be the case.
Three-quarters human. Im sick of living as a human. Yokai are a hundred tis better than humans.
Yi-gang felt a sense of dj vu.
This was exactly what Dam Hyun had said. He thought only Dam Hyun was crazy, but here was soone, or rather a spirit, who was even more extre.
Now that Im dead, it doesnt matter. Make into a complete yokai.
Abandoning humanity to be reborn as a yokai, that was the deep-seated wish of the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho.
Yi-gang turned to look at the Forest Lord.
She wants to beco a yokai?
Haha
The Forest Lord seed to have known this all along.
Even if I wanted to help, what can I do? Isnt it sothing even the Forest Lord couldnt help with?
There must have been a reason why she had remained a spirit until now.
To beco a yokai, one must visit the dwelling of her kin in Mount Kunlun. However, Seo-ho cant leave this place. Shes barely sustaining her yokai energy with the spiritual energy of Mount Heng.
It appeared that Cheong Seo-ho, lacking the power of the Immortal Divine Sword, couldnt leave this place.
Then I
With you, Yi-gang, it could be possible.
The Forest Lord beckoned Yi-gang closer.
He then placed a blue gemstone in Yi-gangs hand.
This is the Blue Eye Gem in which Seo-ho is imbued. Hold it tightly and relax your mind.
Yi-gang silently followed the Forest Lords instruction.
Hasnt the major ridian from your right hands palm to the Qihai point been connected? You should be able to guide not only internal energy but also Innate True Qi.
Soon, sothing seed to whoosh out of Yi-gangs palm, turning into a necklace.
Wow!
And then, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, abruptly stood up.
Her hair stood on end, and her eyes sparkled.
This is!
Cheong Seo-hos lips were brushed by her bright red tongue, showing a look of imnse satisfaction.
Yi-gang also realized what had happened.
Yi-gang, even a very slight amount of your Innate True Qi can supplent Seo-hos lacking yokai energy. Its an easy task for you, whose major ridians are connected with that spiritual energy.
As the Forest Lord had said, what had escaped was a slight amount of Innate True Qi, which would naturally replenish in about a day.
Yi-gang nodded and asked Cheong Seo-ho, Do I just need to visit Mount Kunlun with this gemstone?
Its simple, right? Ah, but theres one thing you need to bring with you.
What is that?
Theres another one of these gems. They co in pairs.
Yi-gang carefully examined the gemstone in his hand. The Blue Eye Gem, was it an object imbued with Cheong Seo-hos affection, like the Immortal Divine Swords Shooting Star Fang?
It used to be in my eye. This one was in my left eye. You also need to take the Blue Eye Gem from my right eye. Its like a symbol containing the yokai energy of my kin.
Yi-gang almost carelessly threw the Blue Eye Gem away.
A gemstone was in your eye?
Its a crystallization of yokai energy. Its important.
If its so important, why did you lose it?
If it was that important, she should have taken proper care of it.
Even if its far away, I can find it
It seed like she was laying the groundwork for sothing.
I couldnt help it. Before I even escaped to Mount Kunlun, so guy stabbed my right eye. When he pulled out the blade, my eyeball popped out, you know?
Indeed, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, was no ordinary person. She described the incident of her eye being gouged out as casually as soone might talk about scraping their knee.
That guy must have been the Squad Leader of the Murim Alliances Extinction Pursuit Squad. He was so thrilled, saying hed treasure it as a valuable object.
Just get to the point.
Yi-gang felt a sense of foreboding.
As expected, what ca out of Cheong Seo-hos mouth was outrageous.
That other Blue Eye Gem must be sowhere within the Murim Alliance. You need to get it.
Yi-gang turned his gaze towards the Forest Lord, looking thoughtful.
Murim Alliance, Blue Eye Gem
Haha.
The Forest Lord seed to know about it too, judging by his laughter.
Would they give it to if I just asked?
Haha.
It seed unlikely that they would simply hand it over.
Yi-gang pondered, feeling that this task might be even more difficult than enlightening the Immortal Divine Sword. Mount Kunlun was far, and the idea of finding and stealing the Blue Eye Gem from the Murim Alliance seed absurd.
Seeing Yi-gang deep in thought, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, looked anxious.
The Forest Lord quietly interjected, Dont worry too much. Its not like you have to leave right away. You should start your training as a disciple of the Azure Forest.
He was right.
Yi-gang had now officially beco a second-generation disciple of the Azure Forest. Having joined not as an Un line disciple but a Jin line disciple, Yi-gang needed to earn his place.
He could use his internal energy to so extent, so it was ti to learn the martial arts of the Azure Forest as well.
Its a matter for at least a few years later. Think about leaving only after reaching the second-flower level.
Jin Ri-yeon had just beco a third-flower disciple. It would take that much ti to beco a second-flower disciple.
Even if Cheong Seo-ho was unknown, the Forest Lord was a trustworthy person. No matter where he went, the Azure Forest would be the only place to heal Yi-gangs body.
And Seo-ho will be a great help too.
Help?
Of course, if you help with my deep-seated wish,Cheong Seo-ho said with a broad smile.Shall I teach you the secret sword techniques? Or do you need flashy movent skills? Just say it!
Yi-gang felt sowhat uneasy.
What would grandfather have said?
What would the Immortal Divine Sword have advised?
As Yi-gang remained silent, the Blue-Eyed Mad Demon, Cheong Seo-ho, looked anxious.
As expected, Yi-gang shook his head.
Im not sure.
What do you an youre not sure? Learning my martial arts is a trendous opportunity. I am Cheong Seo-ho!
However, Yi-gang didnt need any martial arts from Cheong Seo-ho or anyone else.
He had enough on his plate digesting the martial arts left by the Immortal Divine Sword.
Im fine without learning martial arts.
Then
If the Immortal Divine Sword had been there, it might have suggested teasing her a bit first.
I have one question.
Cheong Seo-ho swallowed nervously, waiting for Yi-gang to speak.
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