Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Chapter 571

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Taejonbirok Volume 23, Chapter 21

Chapter 127: The Lazy Man Advances (1)

“……Is that how it happened?”

"huh."

"therefore……."

Battle of Luoyang.

It was the event of the Gwanghwimujon capturing two bishops and declaring to the world that the Central Plains had not yet lost its power.

This incident proved that the Central Plains, which was on the verge of being completely crushed by the momentum of the Baekgeomseong and the Demonic Cult, were not easy to overcome, and is evaluated as an incident that gave hope to the warriors of the Central Plains.

It could be said that it was a very significant event historically.

however…….

“It’s quite different from what I heard.”

“What’s the big deal?”

“…….”

That's true. Has there ever been a single instance in which Wei Yanhu's actions have aligned with history?

The result is the same story, but the process is always different.

So it will be the same this time too. But… … .

“But I was expecting something this time.”

Dokma poisoned the people of Luoyang to massacre them, and Wei Yanhu, disregarding his own body, treated the poison and suffered serious injuries.

The people of Luoyang felt the emergence of a new hero as they watched the Gwanghuimujon radiate a brilliant light and neutralize the poison of the poisonous demon.

This is the basic premise of the Battle of Luoyang. But the circumstances don't quite line up.

'In the end, it's the same thing.'

Saga decided to ignore it. This kind of thing wouldn't happen once or twice, so he wouldn't panic.

“But you said it was a complete transformation?”

"yes."

“Are you talking about there?”

I've heard enough strange stories about Wei Yanho, but a sudden transformation? This was the first time I'd heard of it.

'Then why?'

A complete transformation. We've heard it countless times, but how many people have actually witnessed it firsthand? So why hasn't this remarkable event spread?

“Can something like a complete transformation come so suddenly?”

“It’s a bit much to say it was out of the blue. There were quite a few elements.”

Gwanggu Shingae shrugged.

“What do you mean by ‘metamorphosis’?”

“It is literally so.”

Saga answered without delay.

“It’s about changing the body.”

"yes."

But Gwanggushin-gae felt that this was not enough of an explanation, so he added:

“Metamorphosis, to put it simply, is the process of changing one’s vessel.”

“A bowl?”

“Imagine filling a jar with water. If it’s full, it will soon overflow, right?”

“That’s a given.”

"The human body is the same. There's a limit to how much it can absorb without learning. There's a limit to how much strength muscles can generate. Even the most extraordinary person can't lift a rock with their bare body, without any internal energy. That's a fundamental limitation inherent in human nature."

“Yes, that’s right.”

Gwanggu Shin-gae raised his arm. His withered, stick-like arm spoke volumes about the years he had spent.

"The body eventually wears out with use. It has its inherent limits, but it also becomes damaged and dull. Metamorphosis is the process of rebuilding a body that has reached its limits."

Saga nodded quietly. If the vessel is old and small and can't hold much water, it needs to be replaced.

“Did you go through the same process as Gwanghwimujondo?”

“It’s a little different though.”

"yes?"

The light bulb scratched the ball.

"Transformation can be described as the process of transforming the body to become more suitable for learning martial arts. As you know, each person's body is different."

“Yes.”

There were countless people, but their heights and body types were all different.

"And while most people don't notice it, the human body is subtly imbalanced. Things like the length of your arms and legs don't always align perfectly. These subtle differences can eventually lead to significant discomfort."

"ah……."

"A complete transformation corrects that imbalance. Well, that's… to put it simply, it means achieving perfect left-right balance and perfect up-down balance. Do you know what we call someone with perfect balance?"

“I don’t know.”

“Handsome.”

"……to?"

The Gwanggu Shingae smiled faintly.

“They call me handsome.”

“…….”

Saga's face was distorted.

What kind of nonsense is this?

"Don't look at me like that. It's a necessary word. After all, doesn't being handsome mean having a perfectly balanced face? So, the saying, 'The legendary ugly man transformed and became handsome,' isn't exactly an exaggeration."

Saga nodded.

That's true, but why are you saying that now?

"I thought Wei Yanho might be the same, but there hasn't been any change. It turns out he's already undergone a complete transformation."

"……yes?"

“I heard you had that experience a couple of times in that cave.”

“Oh, no?”

You said you had a complete transformation?

already?

“Are you saying that the Gwanghwimujon has already achieved that level of power within the cave?”

“No.”

Saga's face fell. Then what on earth does this mean?

Gwanggu Shingae clicked his tongue and said,

"If transformation were so easy, it wouldn't have become a legend. Even the Elders of Kwon Geuk and Geom Seon couldn't achieve it. It's not like Wei Yan Ho was the same when he first arrived at the main dungeon, but if it was Wei Yan Ho when he emerged from the cave, it would be difficult for him to achieve transformation on his own."

"then?"

“That guy, of course.”

The Gwanggu Shingae shook its head.

"Your Majesty, didn't that gentleman beat Wei Yanhu so ruthlessly? I heard he'd get beaten with his eyes open, with his eyes closed, with his sitting, with his standing. He'd get beaten even when he was asleep, and even when he wasn't asleep?"

“It just kept going.”

“Yes. For a whole five years.”

Gwanggu Shingae chuckled. Just thinking about the fact that Wi Yeonho had been hit made him feel incredibly happy.

"The biggest reason was probably that he wouldn't move unless he was defeated, but there were probably other reasons as well. It also helped him develop a sense of combat… But it wasn't just about defeat. There are two ways to transform."

“Two things?”

"Yes. Either you raise your level and achieve it naturally, or someone forcibly breaks your skeleton and body and creates a new one."

“……Pushing the palace over the hole?”

"yes!"

Chugung and Hyeon are methods of forcibly moving vital energy by injecting it from outside. Most of these methods involve striking and striking.

Interfering with another's body, not your own, was incredibly difficult. Even the most skilled practitioners would lose so much vital energy that even a single thrust of blood would cause their legs to give out.

But you're saying that it went on for five years, not just one day?

“I guess he can do it.”

It would be impossible for anyone else. But it's something that only someone as good as the Emperor can do.

"It wasn't just about turning the energy around. It was about washing away every bone, muscle, and nerve in the body."

“……You’ve completely changed.”

"That's right. Wi Yeon-ho, he said he often woke up to find his skin torn and falling off, or his body twisted. He thought it was because his body couldn't handle it because he was overworked. And he cursed his master a lot during that time."

“You don’t even know grace…….”

"yes?"

Gwanggu Shingae chuckled. Those who heard Wi Yeon-ho's words and actions generally had similar reactions. He hadn't been able to tell this story for a long time, and he seemed thrilled to find someone willing to listen.

"Anyway, Wei Yanho has already undergone several transformations. And he's undergone another transformation in the midst of all of them. So, he hasn't shown the dramatic changes others might expect."

“Oh, right… Wait a minute. You’ve had another transformation?”

Only then did Saga realize what Gwanggu Shingae meant.

A transformation is something that only happens when a vessel is filled. But hadn't the Gwanghwimujon already undergone a transformation? And the fact that another transformation had occurred meant that he had grown so powerful that even his body alone could not handle it.

'Of course.'

Wi Yeon-ho, who defeated two bishops of the Demonic Cult in one fell swoop. He's growing stronger so quickly that his body can't possibly withstand it. Furthermore, having absorbed all the poison left behind by the Poisonous Demon, how much more power must he have gained?

“You really are becoming monstrously strong.”

"Yes, it was like a monster. Actually, the word 'monster' is a bit of a stretch. If a monster met Wei Yanhu, he'd stick out his tongue."

Saga nodded vigorously.

“He may be an absurd person, but I think it would be a great strength to have someone like him fighting alongside you.”

“Ugh…….”

The face of the Gwanggu Shingae was slightly distorted.

It was right to acknowledge Saga's words, but his face showed that he did not want to acknowledge them.

“That…is true. Yes, that is true.”

Gwanggu Shingae reached out, gulping down his drink as if annoyed. He dropped the bottle on the floor with a loud thud, sighed deeply, and opened his mouth.

"Tsk, it's annoying, but thanks to him, we're able to keep our composure. If it weren't for him, we'd all be out of our minds."

"also."

Saga confirmed that his thoughts were correct.

Wi Yeon-ho's accomplishments weren't limited to simply accomplishing so many things. His very existence had a profound impact on those around him.

“Then, that must have really boosted morale.”

“Do you think so?”

“Isn’t that a great thing?”

Saga knew how formidable the bishops were. Their value was diminished by Wei Yanhu's easy defeat, but the bishops of the Demonic Cult were the core of their power.

None of the men Wei Yanho has ever faced could claim to be capable of facing the Bishop of the Demonic Cult one-on-one. The Bishop is that fearsome.

It's not that the bishops are weak; it's that Wei Yanhu has become that much stronger. Furthermore, after undergoing another transformation, Wei Yanhu must have become even stronger.

“I was a little excited.”

Gwanggu Shingae also readily admitted it.

"It was a tremendous undertaking, you see. Slaying them with a single sword was significant, but preventing the Luoyang disaster was even more exhilarating. How should I put it… well, ultimately, it boosted my shallow self-esteem, believing that the reason we learn martial arts is to protect our people."

“There’s no need to be so cynical…….”

“But well, that didn’t last long.”

“Hmm.”

Saga nodded. He also knew what happened next.

This is something that anyone who sells history cannot help but know.

“As expected, Anhui…….”

"yes."

Gwanggu Shingae continued speaking with a slightly vain expression on his face.

"Fortunately or unfortunately, the news from Anhui arrived quite late. Thanks to that, those who needed to rest were able to rest a little. It was practically their last rest, though."

Gwanggu Shingae grumbled as if he didn't even want to remember that time.

“And then it began.”

“…….”

“The things you most want to hear, the things that changed the fate of Kangho.”

The sun was setting.