Chapter 66
This part of the message struck at the very heart of Kwak Yeon's identity. He focused even more intently.
“It is said the Western monk who created these techniques was utterly consumed by demonic energy. No one knows what fury overtook him, or why he crossed into Mount Wudang, but they say he withdrew on his own after hearing the teachings of our founding sage. He may have served a different god, but in spirit, he too was a sincere seeker. The martial techniques he left behind... held mysteries worthy of study.”
And with that, Kwak Yeon finally understood the legend of the Immortal’s Room.
The “Turtle and Serpent Generals” who were said to have been subdued by the True Martial Emperor were metaphors for yin and yang energy unleashed in dual demonic form.
“Out of respect, the legacy of a master from a previous age cannot be erased lightly. Only those who have accumulated virtue may enter the Immortal’s Room. And should one day a descendant of the Western monk arise, having mastered this demonic art, they would need to find the counterforce within. That is why the legacy was preserved.”
Kwak Yeon felt a deep awe toward the insight of Grandmaster Jang Sam-bong.
“All martial arts depend on the heart of the one who wields them. A righteous technique can be used to harm, just as a demonic one can be used to save. If you, the Chosen One, have understood the legacy of the Western monk, then that too is fate. Train it well, and use it wisely.”
To offer such freedom of choice without force—that was the dignity of a Grandmaster.
“This mind-message is my final breath. I created many techniques, founded a sect, wandered the martial world, and studied countless arts. When I returned to prepare for the end, I came upon one final realization. But I feared to pass it on. And so, I left it here.”
Kwak Yeon’s eyes widened.
This... was the Grandmaster’s final insight.
And not just any insight—one he feared to pass down.