Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation-Chapter 468: Final Preparations For The Grand Plan (3)

Final Preparations For The Grand Plan (3)

In Seol-Hwi’s eyes, the existence of End Demon was truly special.

The only being in this world created directly by the Creator.

It was intriguing how his abilities could be fully displayed even when outside the system’s domain, while still being influenced by it.

Moreover, a being capable of freely wielding not only natural abilities but also a Third Ability.

Earth Demon exuded an aura of mystery just by existing.

“Is the training over?”

The next day, as noon passed.

Even though it was midday, Earth Demon, who was sitting on a high mountain ledge where the snow had yet to melt, spoke as Seol-Hwi approached.

“More or less.”

Seol-Hwi replied as he sat next to him.

Click.

Then Earth Demon placed the cold teacup aside and spoke.

“I honestly don’t understand you.”

“What do you mean?”

“They’ve already reached a level as high as the sky, so would training here make a difference?”

“…….”

“They are already at a level that could be called divine. But is it realistically possible to achieve a greater elevation in such a short time?”

His question was entirely reasonable.

The realm of End Demon was already at a level where even transcendental beings could harmonize with nature.

Advancing one step further to the realm of super-gods would allow the use of a Third Ability.

Could such a level be achieved through training?

Moreover, even if they reached that level, could they fight against the Creator?

“To answer your question first……”

Seol-Hwi began cautiously.

“In the case of End Demon, he will reach the realm of super-gods within five days.”

“……!”

Earth Demon looked at him with an incredulous expression.

The realm of transcendental super-gods was considered the highest level a human could attain.

Beyond that is the Demon God. Literally, a god.

Seol-Hwi shook his head while looking at him.

“In fact, reaching that stage isn’t difficult. You just need to open the upper dantian to communicate with the qi of the universe.”

“…Isn’t doing that what’s difficult?”

“Well, that’s true.”

Seol-Hwi replied nonchalantly.

If it were in the past, he wouldn’t have been able to mention such a state.

Having transcended over many years, Seol-Hwi now found that aspect incredibly approachable.

Upper Dantian.

Unlocking that mysterious realm creates a microcosm within the body.

The energy received there surpasses the energy of nature.

“The problem is Goo Jong-myung and Jin Mu…”

Seol-Hwi was more concerned about the two others, the Justice Faction’s martial artists, than the End Demon’s growth.

“In the case of mastering the justice factions martial arts, the state beyond the Profound State acts most intricately. Usually, when you look beyond the laws of nature, there’s a high chance of achieving Nirvana or Ascension.” ŗ𝘈ɴȯ𝔟ĘŞ

In Taoism, it’s often said to become an immortal, while in Buddhism, it’s expressed as Nirvana.

The ultimate state, the state of liberation by letting go of everything.

Seol-Hwi was pointing this out.

“I know. In the Demonic Cult, the stages rise progressively, but in the Justice sect, it’s not like that, right? Most of the time, enlightenment is a huge barrier.”

Even Earth Demon acknowledged this part.

The stages of Supreme and Profound are not like in the Demonic Cult, where they rise by rank, but rather forms of enlightenment one faces.

Thus, in some ways, reaching that level was more difficult.

“So, what do you plan to do? If the stages aren’t subdivided like in the Demonic Cult, you can’t pre-emptively deal with the two reaching Ascension or Nirvana, can you?”

“They’re not needed to overpower the Creator anyway. The goal is to make them immortal and face him.”

“Immortal bodies?”

When an entirely unexpected topic was mentioned, Earth Demon turned around, showing great interest.

“Did I mention it before? In this world, there are three gods supporting the system. Among them, the last one, Siming Star, possesses great power.”

Seol-Hwi spoke of Siming Star’s abilities.

He has the power of resurrection, and if that power is obtained, an immortal body can be created.

Though he added that it wasn’t certain, the words were still shocking to Earth Demon.

“Then, can that power be applied to me as well?”

“Of course. If my plan goes well, you four will become immortals who cannot die.”

“Wow…”

An immortal body.

What that implied was truly beyond imagination.

And Seol-Hwi knew it would apply even if the influence of the system disappeared.

It was true for him.

Even when he died outside the system, he didn’t lose that power.

‘If only I could gain the power of resurrection…’

Even if others might not know, Earth Demon would surely be able to stand against the Creator.

Then, the Creator would be in considerable trouble.

“So, after I push End Demon to reach the pinnacle, I’ll go fight Siming Star immediately.”

“Ah…”

Having heard Seol-Hwi’s plan, Earth Demon agreed.

And he sensed that the time to fight the great enemy was not far off.

“In any case, your role has become even more important now.”

Earth Demon listened closely to Seol-Hwi’s words.

“When the Creator turns back time according to my plan, somehow, I will be there. Then, someone will need to coordinate the present and future of this martial world.”

“……I understand what you mean.”

Earth Demon understood it immediately.

The Nine Great Sects and the Five Great Families. To balance the forces.

Especially when End Demon, the Training Hall Leader, and Goo Jong-myung begin to act, someone needs to mediate.

That role will fall to him.

‘He thinks he will win no matter what.’

Earth Demon thought Seol-Hwi was impressive.

His boldness in assuming victory in this fight as a given.

“Well, you were a god too.”

Earth Demon, having understood Seol-Hwi in his own way, asked again.

“But what kind of god are you?”

“A minor god. A god created to kill the Creator.”

Seol-Hwi stood up from his seat.

“Then let’s meet later. Seems like there’s a lot to do today.”

“Sure.”

As Seol-Hwi answered and turned away, Earth Demon watched him intently.

The reason he had to become a god.

He was curious about what he had gone through, how he became so strong, but he didn’t ask.

His only concern was.

“I hope it goes as you say.”

Even regarding the system, there were parts he still didn’t understand.

Amidst the extreme cold, someone sat silently in a lotus position.

Training Hall Leader Jin Mu was in training.

Having reached the Profound Realm, he found it difficult to gauge his current level of skill.

At times, it felt like he could sweep everything away like a great mountain.

Yet, thinking about it, he felt trapped.

“Perhaps… I’m lingering between motion in stillness and stillness in motion.”

Even without turning around, Jin Mu had a feeling of who was speaking to him.

The phrase “stillness within movement” signifies motion within calmness, while “movement within stillness” signifies calmness within motion.

However, Jin Mu interpreted it a bit differently.

He understood it as referring not to mere martial arts, but to the current state of his mind.

“Are you suggesting that my mind has not yet settled?”

“It’s more about emotions than the mind.”

Seol-Hwi took a step beyond consciousness, to the mind.

Then Jin Mu immediately countered.

“Do you believe that controlling the myriad emotions of a human is the measure of cultivation?”

“It’s not absolute, but those with high virtue often manage their emotions well.”

“If that is the point to progress in cultivation, then I find it hard to advance further.”

“Emotions are inherent, but one’s state of mind changes with time. Don’t be so absolute. As you cultivate, a day will come when you become indifferent.”

Jin Mu lifted his deep-set eyes and looked at Seol-Hwi.

He had always thought he was extraordinary.

Indeed, many things were different.

His perspective, his thoughts, and even his state of mind.

This piqued his curiosity.

“Have you reached the Profound Realm?”

“It’s been a long time.”

“……!”

He was genuinely surprised.

He had some idea, but to have reached the Transcendent Realm.

“In Justice Sects martial arts, the Taiji requires a clear mind. Naturally, the mind must also remain upright and not swayed by emotions. Realizing this will allow you to progress a step further than you are now.”

“…….”

The fact that one could still advance even after reaching the Profound Realm.

This came as yet another surprise to him.

Jin Mu once again reflected on the conversations they had shared.

The mental state of achieving Profound Realm with stillness in motion ironically resulted in losing the previous stillness in motion.

Only then did Seol-Hwi realize what he was trying to convey.

“What are you seeing right now?”

By now, it was impossible not to be curious.

Clearly, beyond Profound realm, his vision and thoughts were.

“Just a snow-covered mountain is all I see.”

“……”

“Train your mind. The opponents we will face from now on are ones who can kill a person with just a single blow.” 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

An old man training atop a snowy mountain.

Even after reaching Profound Realm, he did not experience rejuvenation or transformation.

Yet, he was strong.

One swing went beyond neatness, it was exceedingly clean.

When those sword lines gathered, it created the illusion as if fragrant flowers were blooming on the snowy mountain.

Swoosh.

Goo Jong-myung, who had been engrossed in the sword dance for a long time, stopped his movements.

He then slowly sheathed his sword and bowed.

“Since when have you been here?”

A man sitting on one side of the hill. He descended as if responding and spoke.

“It was around the point when the sword lines were in full bloom.”

“……The middle part, then.”

What Goo Jong-myung had displayed was Purple Cloud Divine Arts.

As the form progressed, the dazzling sword lines bloomed, then subsided again.

That point was the middle.

“How did you see it?”

“It felt like I couldn’t see everything.”

“Where did you get that feeling?”

“In the beginning and end parts of each form I saw.”

“Was it because of the power? Or the flow?”

If the opponent hadn’t been Seol-Hwi, Goo Jong-myung would have immediately scolded him.

Saying the beginning and end of the form were wrong is, in essence, saying everything is incorrect.

However, knowing who the opponent was, he rather showed respect and listened attentively.

“It’s neither power nor flow.”

“Then…”

“Perception, one might say. In other words, it would be vision.”

“Vision…”

Seol-Hwi looked at him and continued speaking earnestly.

“The force that guides the life of Zaha must be nature. Even the fervent aspirations of ancestors that rise from unseen places in the darkness are possible because there is life, right?”

“That’s correct.”

“Then, where do you think the wind, the source of life, blows from?”

“That is…”

He couldn’t readily answer.

He tried to speak casually, but felt it wouldn’t make sense.

It was a part he hadn’t really considered.

It’s just among the clouds, something you can feel at any time.

He never really thought about where it blows from.

“That’s where Purple Cloud begins. Where it blows from. If you realize that, you can wield stronger power than now.”

“Ah…”

Goo Jong-myung couldn’t respond.

The most basic of basics. And now, an understanding of the root of those basics was being demanded.

It was about the source from which one could emit a stronger force of Purple cloud.

“Thank you, Elder.”

Goo Jong-myung bowed his head, but Seol-Hwi was already gone.

He still had much to do.