Chapter 970
Chapter 970
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 970
Chapter Title: Radiant Ascension Path
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Wi Yu wanted precision from me as I wielded the Shadow Heaven Style swordsmanship.
Even if the sword's speed slowed, she demanded unerring accuracy. It was absurd when you thought about it, since the Shadow Heaven Style fundamentally pursued swift strikes.
'The Shadow Heaven Style's destructive power comes from its speed, after all.'
The killing force of the Shadow Heaven Style stemmed from those lightning-fast draws.
"You look like you don't get it. Look at that tree over there. See the small gap?"
"Yes. I see it."
Wi Yu pointed to a nearby tree. There was a tiny crack in it. It looked artificially made—probably something she'd carved out herself. I had no idea when she'd done it. A few days ago, maybe?
"Thunderflash, right? Use that technique to slice exactly into this gap with the tip of your sword. The tip."
Wi Yu emphasized. I had my doubts, but I didn't question it. This was the word of a master who could cleave through space at will. There had to be a reason.
Shadow Heaven Style: Thunderflash.
My sword turned into a streak of blue lightning as it grazed past the tree.
"Huh?"
I widened my eyes as I checked the tree. A gash had appeared below the crack she'd pointed out. It was larger than the gap itself, and faint smoke rose from it, as if it had been scorched.
"You missed."
"L-Let me try once more."
Wi Yu nodded.
Shadow Heaven Style: Thunderflash.
This time, I hit the gap. The problem was that the sword mark didn't align perfectly with it. My face stiffened. Pursuing perfection, I unleashed Thunderflash several more times. On the fifth try, I finally produced a somewhat perfect cut. But it was still a bit rough around the edges.
"You're at the second stage of the Five Qi."
"Yes. Five Qi, second stage."
"Reaching the stages of the Five Qi at your age is something only geniuses can do. You should be proud. But your skill doesn't match that realm. In terms of raw power, it fits, but you're lacking in the finer details. Any other Five Qi expert would pull this off without a second thought."
I scratched my head. Honestly, I had nothing to say. I knew my pure skill lagged behind other Five Qi martial artists.
'I advanced my realm using elixirs and the Cheon-gangseong system.'
While others built their foundations step by step through trials and tribulations, I'd skipped the small stuff and shot straight up.
"If you're a swordsman, you must control your blade down to the tip. Only then can your will become one with the sword, and the sword become your will."
"...Thank you for the lesson."
Having given me my homework, Wi Yu headed into the house where Nangong Seol was staying. Nangong Seol was currently absorbed in mastering the basics of the Empty Spirit Divine Skill and its circulation methods.
I kept swinging my sword even after she left. When the blade moved slowly, accuracy was high; when it sped up, precision wavered.
'That's obvious. But what Wi Yu wants is accuracy at top speed. Maybe I should build it up from lower speeds.'
Shadow Heaven Style: Thunderflash.
After a few uses of Thunderflash, my body was drenched in sweat. The technique fundamentally required handling lightning and energy. In other words, exceptional focus.
I took a break as soon as my body tired. Training was ultimately for the sake of living well, wasn't it? I didn't want to push myself to exhaustion. Even if I did, Complete Recovery would fix me right up.
'Ah, I want to have sex. Guess I'll go find Nangong Rin.'
After walking for about five minutes, I spotted Nangong Rin in the woods. She had cloth blindfolded over her eyes and was swinging her sword at the air. Crackle—sparks of electricity danced along her blade.
I muttered just loud enough for her to hear.
"Sex!"
She flinched.
Nangong Rin's focus broke. Her cherry lips parted slightly, and her cheeks flushed. She pretended not to notice and kept swinging her sword.
'Ignoring me even though I'm here? Heh. This is fun.'
I approached her. No need to hide my presence. As I drew near, her movements slowed—a sign she was aware of me. Up close, I could see her even better.
Her nape was slick with sweat.
Sniff sniff.
I took in her scent. Despite the sweat, the smell was faint—far from unpleasant, just enough to stir me up.
My hands seized her breasts. They looked small through her clothes, but touching them revealed their impressive volume. My fingers kneaded her soft mounds.
"Mm, ahh...!"
She let out a sweet moan. In contrast, her sword wobbled like a willow leaf in the wind.
I slid one hand down and stroked her ass. It shook teasingly, as if tempting me.
"You little bitch. What do you want me to do to you?"
"M-Master! Woof! Woof!"
"You want me to fuck you?"
"Woof!"
It was the moment I reached to strip her clothes off.
"Hah!!!!!"
Wi Yu appeared out of nowhere and bellowed. Her rebuke shook the trees violently, sending leaves raining down.
"This is training time! Get away from her! Yu-jin! Focus on training during training time!"
"S-Sorry! Mistress Wi Yu!"
"...Yes, Master."
Wi Yu's piercing glare stung. I smacked my lips in regret and backed away from Nangong Rin.
'Wi Yu... I really want to conquer her somehow...'
Wi Yu wasn't your average woman. Having lived so long, she had no openings. Her self-discipline was ironclad.
'Forcing myself on her is out of the question. She'd turn me into mincemeat in an instant...'
Even after days together, I hadn't spotted a single weakness.
'Guess I'll have to build rapport over time. In 10 years, 20 years, things might change?'
Time wasn't an issue for me. I had auto-progression, after all.
Three more days passed like that.
I was still honing the precision of my swift strikes. Simply swinging fast was mastered. The issue was Thunderflash.
Precision was especially lacking there.
'I don't know what's wrong. Even when I ask Wi Yu, she just says I'll realize it eventually...'
Wi Yu didn't hand out answers easily. She believed self-realization was best. If I really struggled, she'd drop a hint later. But I couldn't wait that long.
'There's a way.'
Right after activating Genius Time, I unleashed Thunderflash while triggering Moment.
In the slowed world, I focused all my senses on the sword.
'Speed and accuracy can't coexist? That's no excuse. There has to be a problem somewhere.'
After chaining several more Thunderflashes, I realized it.
My stance was perfect. Muscles utilized 100% as trained. The energy for Thunderflash was flawless.
The issue was the lightning.
More precisely, the current. The directionality of the lightning.
'Lightning doesn't shoot straight. It tries to spread everywhere.'
But I couldn't omit the lightning. Thunderflash accelerated via its power.
'I need to perfectly control the lightning's direction.'
I used Thunderflash. I redirected every strand of current in one direction.
The sword tip sliced precisely into the tree's gap. No margin for error.
'Success.'
I tried Thunderflash again. But this time, it failed. Controlling dozens, hundreds of lightning strands at once wasn't easy.
'Looks like I'll have to overcome this with proficiency.'
Instead of spamming Thunderflash wildly, I generated lightning in my palm.
Crackle! Crackle!
The blue lightning lashed out wildly in all directions. I focused deeply to control the currents.
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Late at night, Nangong Seol, Wi Yu, and I gathered in my room.
All three of us sat on the bed. Nangong Seol and I were naked, facing each other. Her familiar body looked different tonight.
Her white hair gleamed with luster, and her red eyes sparkled with anticipation. Petite frame, but with curves in all the right places. Her B-cup breasts brimmed with vitality, topped with small pink nipples.
Her hips were especially alluring. Smaller than Nangong Rin's, sure, but perfectly proportioned. I couldn't see her pussy—she was shyly covering it with her hand.
"Seol-ah. Show me your pussy."
"Ugh... It's embarrassing, oppa..."
Even as she said it, she moved her hand and spread her legs wide. My gaze naturally drifted to her pussy.
Nangong Seol's mound was completely hairless. Her pink slit was tightly closed in a straight line. The thick labia made it seem even more so.
I ignored my pounding heart and parted her pussy with my fingers. Warm moisture revealed pink flesh within. It was small, but everything was there, including her hymen. My finger traced her folds.
"Seol-ah. It's pretty."
"Ahh, oppa...!"
Nangong Seol's sensitivity had already been developed. We'd never penetrated, but I'd touched her plenty. I gripped my erect cock and slid between her legs. The glans touched her pussy with a cute squelch.
"Ahem!"
Wi Yu, sitting beside us, cleared her throat awkwardly. I'd momentarily forgotten she was there. Unlike our nudity, she was bundled up in her usual clothes.
"I get that you're excited for your wedding night. But don't you have something more important right now? Especially you, Nangong Seol. Keep your wits about you. Remember, success here is the only way to overcome the Nine Yin Meridian Blockage."
Wi Yu cautioned us. Nangong Seol and I nodded gravely.
"By the way, Master. Aren't you going to undress?"
Wi Yu frowned.
"Why would I?"
"We're naked too."
"Hah!!!!! I'm your master! And what we're doing now is primarily to treat the Nine Yin Meridian Blockage—not for marital bliss! Don't confuse the goal!"
"Y-Yes. Sorry..."
"Focus. I'll assist, but your resolve is essential. And abandon any thought of curing it in one go. It might take dozens, hundreds of times."
I didn't mind. I could do sex thousands of times if needed.
Wi Yu extended her hands, placing them on our backs.
"Let's begin."
"Yes."
Gulp. Instead of answering, Nangong Seol swallowed hard and stared at our genitals.
I gripped my cock and rubbed it up and down against her pussy.
"...What are you doing? I said begin."
Wi Yu asked in a curt tone.
"My dick's big, so I'm coating it in Seol's juices first. Makes it slide in easier. Didn't you know?"
"......No, I knew that much. It just didn't come to mind right away."
Wi Yu stared at our junction. Squelch squelch.
"...Seol-ah. You're awfully wet. Is your condition off?"
"Haah...? N-No... Oppa’s cock feels... so good... haaah... I might cum even without it inside..."
It was natural for Nangong Seol to feel this way. I had Sexual Sensitivity Boost active, after all.
"Cum? What do you mean?"
Wi Yu asked, puzzled.
"I-It’s... haang! Ah! I-I'm cumming! Aaaah...!"
I teasingly nudged her clit with my glans, and she shuddered violently into orgasm.
Squirt squirt.
Her pussy squirted fluids that splashed onto my face.
"Haa, haa, haaaang..."
I shifted my cock aside to inspect her pussy. The hole clenched and relaxed rhythmically. Clear nectar gushed out.
"W-What? Peeing yourself...? Did your condition suddenly worsen?!"
Startled, Wi Yu examined Nangong Seol's body, sending her energy inside to check.
"...No issues with her body...?"
"Master. It's because Seol reached climax. Have you never experienced climax yourself, Master?"
"Climax?"
"Sexual satisfaction."
"......Don't ask pointless questions. You're ready now—get on with it."
"I'm fine, but if we go like this, Seol will suffer. Let's rest a bit first."
"Mm."
Wi Yu nodded. Nangong Seol needed time to recover.
After a short while, Nangong Seol emerged from her orgasmic haze. Looking much calmer, she gazed at me with heated eyes.
"Oppa... Put it in now."
"Got it."
I pushed my cock inside.