Before Yeon-woo entered training, the Psychic Medium had summoned him privately to a small cottage located by the Spirit Pond. Usually, it was a forbidden location to everyone aside from the Psychic Medium or her successors. There was an impressive pole there that showed the solar tides, which represented Shaohao Jintian. The Psychic Medium was resting with Edora at her side.

I heard you called for me.

Its the first time were meeting face to face, isnt it?

The Psychic Medium lifted herself with Edoras help and smiled. Yeon-woo had only ever spoken to the Psychic Medium in his head. He thought her voice sounded quite young, but at the same time, it had a dignified tone that made people pay attention when she was speaking.

The Psychic Mediums eyes were bandaged, and shed stayed at the Spirit Pond to heal during the funeral. Normally, as the chief priestess, it was her responsibility to oversee the ceremony and pray for a soul to return to Shaojao Jintians embrace. However, the heavy injuries shed sustained from Laplaces attack had prevented her from doing so. Fortunately, Edora had performed the necessary tasks in her stead, so there werent any problems.

The Psychic Medium was smiling faintly as if she could see Yeon-woos face. From what Yeon-woo had heard, the Psychic Medium was blind from birth. Her blindness was the reason why the Cheongram family hadnt expected anything from her even though she was born with the divine spirit. They didnt think she would be able to finish the training to become the Psychic Medium.

However, the Psychic Medium hadnt given up, and she used her disability as an advantage. Since she couldnt see, she wasnt deterred by the deceptions of the world and sensed the truth beyond them. As a result, she was enlightened with the Inner Eye and was considered the Psychic Medium with the most divine spirit in history, becoming the youngest person to ever take up the position.

Yeon-woo heard that this passion was what made the Martial King propose to her. As soon as he sat on the throne, he had to marry the daughters of fifty or so families and produce children, but the only person he truly loved was the Psychic Medium.

She also fell in love with his inner self and not his appearance, and they had a happy marriage. Perhaps it was only natural why their children, Phante and Edora, could stand out among their many half-siblings.

Even now, although Yeon-woo wasnt looking at the Psychic Mediums eyes, he felt that she was reading everything about him. These procedures usually made him feel discomfited, but the Psychic Mediums gaze was different. Was it because of its warmth? It reminded him of the gaze hed already forgotten. Mother. A part of his heart throbbed.

Yeon-woo contained his emotions and slowly said, No, maam. Its the second. It wasnt the first time theyd met.

The Psychic Mediums expression shifted slightly. Hoho! I dont remember. When was it?

Yeon-woo just smiled faintly without responding, and the Psychic Medium burst out laughing when she realized what he meant. How audacious.

The first time hed met her was when hed rescued her from Laplace. It wasnt a topic that could be brought up casually, but Yeon-woo mentioned it out of mischief because it seemed she was on her way to recovery. It was the kind of statement shared by people with close relationships, and Yeon-woo closed the awkward distance between him and the Psychic Medium.

Youre a lot like your master when it comes to these things, although you certainly dont look it.

Yeon-woo bowed. I apologize if I offended you.

Not at all. My husband said Nocturne resembled him the most, but I dont think thats true. Its you. The Psychic Medium smiled faintly, and Edora, who was still supporting her, nodded in agreement.

Yeon-woo felt his heart squeeze, but he didnt express it as he shook his head. Imthe one who should feel offended with that statement.

What? Hohoho! Can you curse a widows husband to her face like this?

The Psychic Medium must agree with

Call me mistress.

Mistress must know my masters personality as well. I probably suffered the most from it.

Hohoho! He did have quite the temper.

Yeon-woo was impressed by the Psychic Medium since the Martial King was so captivated by her, but he didnt mention this.

How fun. Ive always thought its so amusing to talk to you. My only son is too arrogant, and its annoying. My daughter is somewhat better but she never listens and is so sensitive that there are times when I want to punch her in the face. But theres none of that with you. The smile on her face deepened. Do you have any plans of living here? Wed welcome a live-in son-in-law.

I dont think my father would agree to that.

Urrrng! Vigrid, which was on Yeon-woos back, vibrated in agreement.

It is a bit too much, I guess. But he doesnt seem to dislike you becoming my son-in-law.

Mother. Edora gently pinched the Psychic Mediums arm with a flushed face.

The Psychic Mediums teasing only became worse. Look at this. What kind of daughter would do this because her mom said something that embarrassed her?

Edora sulked. Yeon-woo just silently watched the two. Hed heard the Psychic Medium had lost all strength and couldnt eat or drink while the funeral was happening in the village, but it seemed like he didnt need to be concerned anymore. It was clear that Edora had taken good care of the Psychic Medium.

Anyway, enough with the small talk. The Psychic Medium focused on the main topic with her warm voice. I called you here because I have something to give you.

She had something to give him? Yeon-woo cocked his head. His eyes widened when he saw what the Psychic Medium was handing him. It was an intricate key the size of his palm and made entirely of gold. T-this is

Hoho. Youve recognized it because youve entered one of them. Youre right. Its the key to the gold-tier Skill Archive.

The One-horned tribes Skill Archives were divided into gold, silver, bronze, and iron tiers, and Yeon-woo had used the iron and bronze tiers in the past. He had created the Heaven Wing Mana Control inside the Skill Archives, which had later transformed into the Atman System that faithfully supported his body. Now, she was allowing him into the location that was forbidden without the permission of the king?

The throne is currently empty, and I am the regent. You deserve to be allowed in there. The Psychic Mediums voice was still gentle, but it was a bit sad. His wish was that you fulfill the tribes mission. As you know, Edora has already uncovered the secret of the Yang Sword and improved it after Divine Contact. Butas you already know, that wasnt enough.

Yeon-woo nodded heavily. Although Edora succeeded in protecting the Psychic Medium from Laplace, she couldnt do more than that. The Yang Sword was lacking when compared to the potential of the Bright Tai Chi Pangu Sword.

Its because it wasnt in harmony with its other half, the Yin Sword. The Yang Sword and Yin Sword arent special at all when they exist separately. They must be combined as one for their true appearances to shine throughonly then can the curse of the system be repelled.

Yeon-woo was silent.

And, as you know, we cant postpone the completion of the Yin Sword any longer. Our tribe never forgets a grudge. They will follow you to avenge my husband, and we must finish the tribes mission before that. The Psychic Medium paused to catch her breath and said in a solemn tone, Can you release it?

Yeon-woo didnt answer immediately and pondered. Images of the Martial Kings last moments against Nocturne flashed through his mind. It had already been a few days, but he could remember it like yesterday. Each movement, each breath, each trickeverything.

Could he copy the Martial Kings abilities? If he couldnt copy him, could he follow after the Martial King? No.

Could he surpass the Martial King? He contemplated each question and compared himself to the Martial King, realizing that the Martial King had influenced everything hed learned. Not only that, the Martial Kings presence would continue to loom over the paths he would walk in the future. Yeon-woo remembered that the Martial King once talked about his immortality to the Psychic Medium.

I will show you that your prophecy about his death is wrong because I will continue the masters legacy. Instead of replying with a simple yes or no, he thought this answer would be more appropriate.

A smile spread across the Psychic Mediums face. Thank you.

* * *

Back at the training ground again.

I will continue my master's accomplishmentsno, his legends. The Martial Kings footprints were already imprinted in the ground. Yeon-woo would carry on from where they ended and create new ones. He was worried that he might take the wrong path and divert from the one his master had taken great pains to tread, but regardless of this concern, he would continue to fulfill the Martial Kings dying wish.

After visiting the Skill Archive, the history, secrets, and philosophies of the tribe were already burned in Yeon-woos mind. Now, he would take apart everything the Martial King had taught him and adjust it to fit himself and interpret the Yin Sword. In fact, he had to go beyond interpreting it. The Yin Sword might not have opened for me all this time because I wasnt suited for it.

Because the One-horned tribe were representatives of the sun, the Yang Sword had opened to them after a long period. However, this was the same reason the Yin Sword couldnt open to them. It was the same situation for Yeon-wo. The Yin Sword likely wasnt opening for him because he wasnt suited to it. He needed to change himself for the sword or change the sword itself.

Since Yeon-woos soul was already mature, it was almost impossible to change his body. Hed have to overturn his foundation. However, he was ready to do so and risk losing everything hed gained so far if it meant he could open the Yin Sword. I can recover them again. Whats so hard about going down a path Ive already taken?

[Time Difference]

In the slowed world of his conscious mind, Yeon-woos eyes flashed.

* * *

Yang rises and spreads, so its ideal Edora, who views the vast world with the Inner Eye, expanding to and synchronizing her consciousness with the natural world.

Time flowed.

On the other hand, Yin clumps together and settles, so it doesnt suit the One-horned tribe, who release energy. The vast world needs to be condensed inside ones consciousness.

It seemed like eternity.

Even Yeon-woo didnt know how much time had passed.

Its why the Eight Extreme Swords that master left behind can approach the Bright Tai Chi Pangu Sword but can never be used to realize it. Its because even though the Eight Extremes were meant to interpret yin and yang, they also limit these concepts. These need to be discarded so they arent the Eight Extremes anymore but fundamentals.

He fell.

And it isnt just the Eight Extreme Swords that must be discarded. Its everything I possess. My skills, powers, abilitiesand even my ego. Everything.

Deeper and deeper.

Everything will be released then transformed into yin in order to gather together again. The Yin will gather whats spread out into one.

A place so deep that no one could reach him.

[The power Underworld Domain Declaration has been deleted.]

[The power Purgatory Furnace has been deleted.]

[The power Shadow Domain has been deleted.]

[The power Atman System has been deleted.]

[Your divine level has fallen.]

[Your divine position has been lost.]

[Your legends have been released.]

[Release is beginning!]

[Your ego has been destroyed.]

[The released energy attempts to change form according to the commands of the vestiges.]

[Warning! It is not possible to calculate the amount of time necessary to change forms.]

[Warning! The success rate is extremely low. Failure may lead to complete destruction.]

[Warning! The system has sensed the strange phenomenon and designated you as a bug. The security system may attempt to eliminate you.]

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