Chapter 103: His First Rage
Today is a typical day for the Piercing Heaven Sect, but something special is happening at this part of the sect. Outside the Temple of the Heavenly Demon, people from the Thorny Flower Garden and Black Dragon Pavilion have gathered. Among them are Baek Ji-Min and a young man of robust build, radiating a powerful aura.
They have all come to the Piercing Heaven Sect to observe Aldrian’s progress. It has been a year since he began comprehending the Heavenly Demon’s scripture. Indeed, a year has passed since Aldrian entered the ’white realm,’ highlighting that time flows more quickly in the outside world.
When Aldrian unexpectedly entered a state of deep comprehension, the sect master and others witnessed the stone tablet emit a light, and for a brief moment, Aldrian’s energy and aura flared before returning to a calm state. None of them knew what to do, but suddenly, demonic energy began to envelop Aldrian.
Sect master Ryu Hyuk-Jae and the other elders were shocked by the demonic energy because it was purer and stronger than any they had felt before, making them want to worship Aldrian. Despite the strangeness of the situation, they decided to leave Aldrian there until he was finished. Shortly after, the other two sects of the three great sects informed Ryu Hyuk-Jae that their scriptures were showing strange signs as well.
Ryu Hyuk-Jae connected the dots and concluded that this must be related to Aldrian’s state of comprehension in the temple. The other two sects decided to seek out Aldrian themselves, bringing the successors of their respective scriptures with them.
Hours, days, and even weeks passed, until now a year had gone by, and Aldrian still stood there without moving an inch. Members from all the sects continued to return, checking for any signs of progress, but today seemed no different from the others.
"I really don’t understand what sect master Ryu Hyuk-Jae is thinking. Does he truly believe an outsider can comprehend it? I doubt it. No one has ever succeeded, and I don’t believe he will either," said the robust young man, his voice laced with skepticism.
He wore a short-sleeved black robe that revealed his muscular arms. His tanned skin and bulging muscles radiated power, as if ready to unleash it at any moment. With short hair and a rather handsome face, his expression exuded confidence, bordering on arrogance.
"Kang Yong-Jin, you better watch your mouth. Are you doubting sect master Ryu Hyuk-Jae’s judgment and suggesting he is incompetent?" Baek Ji-Min said coldly, her face impassive. Her voice and demeanor were icy, a sharp contrast to the warmth she displayed when in front of Aldrian. She wore red and black robes that accentuated her curves and ample bosom.
"Don’t misinterpret my words so carelessly," Kang Yong-Jin retorted. "I just don’t see how that man could comprehend it. Don’t you see? He’s been in that position for a year without moving an inch. Even if he is in a state of comprehension, taking this long makes me doubt he’ll comprehend anything."
He looked at Baek Ji-Min with desire but suppressed it, knowing better than to cause trouble for her. He never stood a chance in the Thorny Flower Garden, especially with her mother, the sect master, watching over her.