Chapter 1195

<Chapter 1195> 1195. Path of Ascension to Brightness

It’s been a few days since I helped Ha Seung-hee.

Na and I spent nearly two weeks going in and out of dungeons together, testing the HB-1. The results were positive—no fatal side effects. When used in a dungeon, HB-1 drained all nutrients from the soil and surrounding plants, but only within dungeons. It seems the special environment of the dungeon influenced this.

“Havill’s catalyst doesn’t do that though.”

There were similarities and differences between Havill’s catalyst and its replica, HB-1. Neither was clearly superior over the other. In terms of efficiency, however, the original Havill’s catalyst was slightly better.

“So now it’s just about distributing HB-1?”

“Nope. Testing for HB-1 isn’t finished yet. We need to research plants grown with HB-1 and ensure there are no adverse effects on other things.”

“So when do you plan to release it to the market?”

“Minimum one month. Maybe two? That much time is necessary.”

“…I trust you’ll do well.”

“I’m truly grateful for your belief.”

Ha Seung-hee replied with an unenthusiastic expression. She’ll probably release it after all preparations are done. One or two months? Not a chance. Likely it’ll be around the first quarter of next year.

“Did you figure out his identity?”

First day.

The man who attacked us in the dungeon. The one who ultimately took his own life.

“I investigated, but meaningful information is scarce. We at least know his origin.”

“Where’s he from?”

“He’s from a Chinese ethnic minority group. His wooden flute was an artifact capable of amplifying and manipulating sound. Objectively, it wasn’t a highly valuable artifact.”

“…Is China behind this?”

“Just because the attacker was Chinese doesn’t mean China is behind it. Right now, they’re too preoccupied with their internal situation.”

“In short, we haven’t found anything yet.”

“For now. …We’re tracking the artifact. It might take time, but we’ll get results.”

“Got it. Let me know if you need help.”

After exchanging pleasantries, I parted ways with her.

•••

[You have selected the Path of Ascension to Brightness.]

[Commencing gameplay.]

Upon returning home, I entered the world of the Path of Ascension to Brightness.

During this period, I occasionally visited this world and frequently utilized auto-progression. Time here flows freely, so using auto-progression isn’t burdensome.

Actually, auto-progression is essential. If you focus on training in this world, years pass in the blink of an eye.

‘If there was no auto-progression, I’d probably just spend endless boring hours cultivating the Dao.’

I gazed toward the summit of Nakyue Mountain.

Many things had changed compared to when I first arrived at Nakyue Mountain.

The old buildings once used by Nakyue Spirit Yu disappeared, replaced by a grand mansion reminiscent of a wealthy American estate.

The buildings Na and I created for convenience ended up being embraced even more enthusiastically by Yu. Having lived for at least several hundred years in a low-level civilization, she couldn’t easily let go once she tasted the fruits of a higher civilization.

‘Originally…’


“Hmph. I never intended to build a mansion this extravagant…”

Even with Miryeong’s requests and assistance, constructing the building and pool was an incredibly tedious task. Even if it was a prefabricated structure. If it weren’t for Wiyu’s near-command request, I would have been content living comfortably without all this hassle.

I approached the mansion.

HUUUUNG.

I felt like I passed through something. It’s Miryeong’s special Barrier. Thanks to this, when you look at Nakwolsan peak from afar, it just appears as an ordinary mountaintop. Unless you come too close, there’s no way the mansion would be discovered. And if someone does come close, Wiyu will handle it.

I don’t know what level Wiyu has reached. She refuses to answer when asked. However, in this world, the older one gets, the stronger they become. The higher the realm, the longer the lifespan.

The Human Realm (Ingyeong) is divided into seven stages:

Entering Form (Yup-sik) * Leaving Will (Chul-ji) * Five Qi (O-gi) * Three Peaks (Sam-jeong) * Creation (Jo-hwa) * Ten Thousand Phenomena (Man-sang) * Ascending Immortality (Deung-seon).

Upon reaching the Ten Thousand Phenomena stage, one gains a lifespan of 1,200 years. Though I don’t know Wiyu’s exact age, she’s at least at the Creation level. Mi-ryeong and I speculate that she might even be at the Ten Thousand Phenomena stage.

Still, things weren’t bad right now. It was peaceful, and I was learning much from my teacher.

“How can I possibly surpass Wiyu?”

Continuing this fruitless deliberation, I walked forward. I had just returned from going down to the village at the base of Nakwolsan. Periodically, I descend to the village to purchase necessary items. While food can be brought from another world, herbs are much better obtained from this world.

Before opening the mansion door, I looked up toward the second-floor Tera.

Wiyu was leisurely lounging on a sunbed, wearing sunglasses. Surprisingly, she was in a blue bikini. Her pale skin and firm figure were exposed. G-cup… no, H-cup breasts so bountiful I wanted to bury my face in them.

“If I pounce, I’ll probably die within a second.”

That old-school woman succumbing to modern civilization like this… Modern civilization truly is incredible.

“Disciple. Your gaze is piercing.”

Wiyu said while holding a glass of cocktail.

“Your beauty momentarily blinded me, Master.”

Wiyu smirked.

“It’s understandable since you’re male. It’s a natural instinct. I forgive you.”

After taking a long sip of her cocktail, she removed her sunglasses and looked at me.

“However, there’s a saying ‘military and father are one.’ I am a woman, thus akin to your mother. Surely you aren’t harboring lustful thoughts towards your mother?”

My mom is in Gangwon-do.

Though those words rose to the tip of my tongue, I swallowed them hard and bowed my head.

“How could I ever think such a thing? Are you uncomfortable with me, Master?”

“Yesterday’s movie was about incest. It was quite shocking. But it left a strong impression, so don’t take this comment too seriously.”

“Of course, I won’t worry about it.”

According to Miryeong last week, Wiyu had developed an interest in Brazilian waxes. Perhaps right now, Wiyu’s…

I forcefully suppressed the urge to use Heavenly Eye (Cheongan) to see through.

A master of Wiyu’s caliber would surely detect my gaze.

“Was everything fine in the village?”

“Yes. Everything was normal. Ah, there’s a rumor that bandits have appeared nearby.”

“The appearance of bandits is a natural occurrence. They’ll disappear without a trace over time. Store the herbs in the warehouse.”

“Yes, Master.”

“And…”

Wiyu picked up her smartphone from the table beside her and skillfully checked the time.

“Come to me in 40 minutes. My research on Yeongcheon Ryu and Cheondan Ro Gyul is complete.”

“Finally!”

“That’s right. Oh, and bring me a mojito when you come.”

Wiyu put her sunglasses back on and relaxed under the sun. However, her porcelain skin wouldn’t tan under the sunlight. She’s far too powerful to be affected by something as trivial as sunlight.

I entered the mansion…


I opened the door and went in. The inside was incredibly spacious. After taking off my shoes at the entrance, I stepped inside. The robot vacuum cleaners that were roaming around the living room scattered in all directions to avoid my footsteps.

I opened and entered the warehouse door, which had a spell cast upon it.

Seol Namgung was inside the warehouse. She was inspecting herbs. Seol Namgung has recently been learning alchemy from Wi Yu.

“Ga-ga! You’re here?!”

Dadadada!

Seol Namgung rushed towards me. Her petite figure was gradually maturing. I stroked her white hair.

“I just arrived.”

“Ga-ga not being here made me so lonely.”

Seol Namgung looked at me as if wanting something. However, I was busy too.

“Your master called me. I have to go train. These herbs are from the village.”

“If Master called, there’s nothing to be done about it.”

“Where are Rin Namgung and Mireung?”

“Rin-ssi is always the same. She’s training. Mireung-ssi went into her room.”

“Probably gaming again.”

I embraced Seol Namgung’s waist and kissed her. Lips brushed against lips, tongues intertwined.

“Ahhh… Hmm… Ga-ga…”

I touched Seol Namgung’s chest. Her belated development had made her breasts larger than before. I massaged her chest for a moment then let go.

A few years ago during daylight, Wi Yu declared a sex ban on Nakyue Mountain. If caught, one would face a week of forced seclusion training. Her words at that time were memorable.

“Is this my house or some kind of Sex Village?”

After following Mireung to watch movies and dramas, her eloquence became unstoppable.

Seol Namgung and I lightly kissed and parted.

I immediately headed to the kitchen. Without making the mojito Wi Yu ordered, I entered the [Baekhwan] world and had a maid make it. Carrying a glass of mojito, I went up to the second-floor terrace where Wi Yu was.

“You came in 10 minutes. You met Seol, didn’t you?”

“Hehe. I exchanged greetings with Seol.”

“Under normal circumstances, you’d have barely made it in time. I gave you 40 minutes considering that… but whatever.”

Wi Yu elegantly picked up the mojito.

Just a slight movement of her arm caused her bikini-clad bosom to ripple. They were exceptionally large.

Sometimes I think like this: Is Wi Yu pretending not to while actually tempting me? At such times, I desperately wish for mind-reading abilities.

“It’s delicious.”

While sipping the mojito, she gazed at an open field where Rin Namgung was swinging a sword. Two years ago, Wi Yu accepted Rin Namgung as her disciple. According to her, it’s because she saw potential… but in my opinion, it’s just because she grew fond of her.

As a result, the family tree is a mess. My official wife, Seol Namgung, is Wi Yu’s first disciple, I’m the second, and Seol Namgung’s older sister, Rin Namgung, is the youngest.

“Are you looking forward to the Yeongcheonryu and Cheondanroejeol?”

“Yes. My heart is racing with anticipation. I’ve waited for this for a long time.”

While lying half-reclined on the sunbed next to Wi Yu, I sneakily glanced at her figure. Thanks to her acting skills, she seemed unaware of my gaze.

“Don’t expect too much.”

“Huh?”

“The bigger the expectation, the greater the disappointment.”

Wi Yu finished her mojito and got off the sunbed. She went back inside the building and said,

“Wait a moment.”

After waiting for about 5 minutes, she came out wearing green training gear. Her hair was tied into a ponytail. She blew a whistle around her neck and wore a different pair of sunglasses than before. She clearly liked those sunglasses very much.

“Come on, disciple.”

“Where to?”

“To where the starlight falls.”

Though Wi Yu spoke dramatically, the place was just the waterfall on Nakyue Mountain.

Seogwang Waterfall.

An 80-meter high waterfall. We often visit when we feel like swimming. There’s a different charm to this waterfall compared to a regular pool.