Divorced Heavenly Demon - Chapter 11

Immune to Ten Thousand Poisons (萬毒不侵).
A state where one is not affected by any poison.
It is the final chapter and the utopia of poison masters who spend their lives learning and researching poisons.
That’s why countless poison masters in the world train and practice, aiming to achieve immunity to ten thousand poisons.

However, even when looking through the entire history of martial arts, only a few have reached this state.
Currently, it is known that only the Thousand-Hand Poison Sovereign (千手毒尊), a member of the Nine Martial Sovereigns (九武尊) who dominate the world, has achieved this state.
Yet, into such an unknown realm, Hyuk Mu-rin entered quite effortlessly.
Typically, it is standard to sequentially gain resistance to poisons, first becoming immune to a hundred poisons, then a thousand, and finally ten thousand.
However, without any signs, Hyuk Mu-rin merely ended up penetrating the pinnacle in the process of ingesting poisons and transforming them into energy.
“Is this truly immunity to ten thousand poisons?”
Even Hyuk Mu-rin found it hard to believe.
However, compared to the immunity he achieved in his previous life when he became immune to a thousand poisons, this was undoubtedly an enhanced level of resistance.
“I won’t have to worry about poisons anymore.”
The energy of the Solar Eclipse Poison had not yet been completely absorbed into his own strength.
This was ultimately a problem that time would solve, and if left alone, it would naturally harmonize.
‘I gained more than I expected.’
Initially aiming merely for an increase in inner power, attaining immunity to ten thousand poisons was an unexpected double blessing.
Moreover, he had reached the third stage of the True Soul Demon Palm (正魂神魔功).
Originally, he had anticipated it would take about three years to reach the third stage, yet he achieved it in just a few months.

This was a growth rate several times steeper than expected.
‘Back then, it was just the basics.’
When he first learned the True Soul Demon Palm, his body transformed into an extremely demonic physique.
After reaching the second stage, he could naturally accumulate energy without any specific processes involved.
Now that he had reached the third stage, he could sense that something beyond human comprehension had opened up, going beyond merely increasing his inner power.
The five senses are realms where humans can directly touch, act, and attest.
But sensations beyond that are parts that cannot be explained by human common sense.
At this moment, Hyuk Mu-rin was certain.
He had unlocked keen insights that he had never experienced in his previous life.
And this could be truly termed the ‘sixth sense.’
“Were all the previous things just illusions?”
What he had considered a sixth sense in his past life paled in comparison to the irregular insight he now felt.
It wasn’t simply that perception had changed; it meant that his senses were now sensitive enough to react to the slight energy flowing through the world.
The true sixth sense.

Its limits do not exist, and its applications would be many and varied.
Feeling this advancement, Hyuk Mu-rin clenched his fist tightly.
From the first stage to the third,
He went through a new process each time, but the results always exceeded his expectations.
Therefore, he couldn’t help but look forward to what kind of idyllic realm would unfold as he aimed for greater heights.
“However, there’s no need to be hasty.”
Since returning to the past, Hyuk Mu-rin had been progressing smoothly.
As long as he didn’t rush or stray sideways, moving straight ahead would suffice.
Standing up, Hyuk Mu-rin returned to where the wooden box had been.
Even if no one had the audacity to take it out, he planned to put it back so that it couldn’t be confirmed as missing.
Just as he was about to close the wooden box,
“Uh?”
Hyuk Mu-rin discovered a piece of paper resting at the bottom of the box.
Without much thought, he took it out, and reading its contents caused his eyes to widen.
‘This is……!’

The paper contained the name of a martial art, a brief explanation, and a simplified formula.
Extreme Speed and No Shadow (極迅無影).
An exhilarating martial art where one’s speed reaches such an extreme that no trace can be seen.
The explanation indicated it was undoubtedly a secret martial art used by the Eastern House in the past.
There was a mystery as to why such a thing was in the box, but the reason became clear upon looking at the back.

―Those who accept the Solar Eclipse Poison have the qualification to take this.

It seemed to mean that those who withstood the poison made by dedicating their life have the qualification to acquire his prized technique.
“I have no reason to refuse.”
Except for the bad luck of being caught and trapped in the Heavenly Demon Storehouse, it was a technique from someone who had never been caught in their life.
There was no reason to refuse or not to learn it.
Hyuk Mu-rin immediately focused on the formula.
After thoroughly examining it from top to bottom, he spoke with a hint of admiration.
“The passion is remarkable.”
Extreme Speed and No Shadow was a martial art devised creatively by the Eastern House.
With the sole determination to steal poisons, possessing the resolve to engage in thievery, the Eastern House learned hundreds of art forms, but was never satisfied with any of them.
Therefore, he decided.
If none were satisfactory, he would create something fitting himself.
‘No wonder he had confidence in fleeing.’
The focus was on speed, rapidity, and swiftness.
Yet simultaneously, it could make one vanish without a trace.
The more Hyuk Mu-rin pondered the formula, the more he could see the confidence the Eastern House held.
Extreme Speed and No Shadow wasn’t a simple martial art.
Comprising stepping techniques, body techniques, and lightness techniques, it was divided into three parts.
First, No Shadow Step (無影步).

A stepping technique that hides one’s shadow, thoroughly erasing any trace or presence.
It was perfect for thieves to cover their tracks.
Second, Extreme Speed Step (極迅步).
A technique for swiftly moving across short distances with extreme speed.
It was ideal for thieves to escape the scene when caught.
Lastly, Shadow Swift Step (影迅步).
A lightness technique allowing one to move long distances with movements as light as a shadow without weight.
It was excellent for thieves to shake off pursuing tails.
‘Using these supreme arts just for theft is…’
No Shadow Step, Extreme Speed Step, Shadow Swift Step — all had countless applications.
Yet, the Eastern House probably only used them for thievery and escape.
For a moment, Hyuk Mu-rin felt a bit sorry for the art, which must have suffered under its terrible master.
“Hmm…….”

Then, rubbing his chin, Hyuk Mu-rin let out a contemplative hum.
He wished he could thoroughly learn and acquire them all on the spot, but time was limited.
Although he could learn at least one immediately, anything beyond that was impossible.
Still, with the formula committed to memory, the rest could be learned slowly later.
“Then what should I learn first?”
Rubbing his chin, Hyuk Mu-rin’s gaze eventually turned to the narrow hallways.
It wasn’t exactly small, but it couldn’t be considered spacious, either.
After deeply pondering the interior, he eventually nodded his head.
‘I should start with No Shadow Step.’
Practicing the body techniques and lightness techniques would be spatially challenging.
Thus, Hyuk Mu-rin decided to start with the stepping technique and began his training.
The core of No Shadow Step lay in the harmony of light and movement, blending into the darkness and assimilating with objects.
Heading to a shadowy wall, Hyuk Mu-rin stood on tiptoe.
Then, he checked the number and direction of lights casting on him, adjusting his posture to avoid them.
Once all preparations were complete, Hyuk Mu-rin took a deep breath and momentarily held it.
He could feel it.
The texture of the wall.
He could feel it.
The scent of the wall.
It disappeared.

His presence.
Just as Hyuk Mu-rin’s presence, merged with the wall, was about to vanish completely,
“Whoo!”
Letting out a breath from his lungs, he broke his stance.
There was so much to focus on that he could hold his breath for less than the usual time.
Yet, returning to square one, Hyuk Mu-rin instead smirked.
“It would be disappointing if I succeeded at once.”
If something is easy to learn, there’s a high probability it’s not very powerful.
Considering that, Hyuk Mu-rin was actually pleased that he hadn’t mastered No Shadow Step on the first try.
‘All right, let’s give it a try.’
After performing No Shadow Step a few more times there, Hyuk Mu-rin gradually got the hang of it.
He repeatedly and purely practiced the movements, going through the process tens or hundreds of times.
So engrossed that he even forgot the passage of time, he moved his feet in place until finally mastering No Shadow Step satisfactorily, a smile gracing his lips.
“It’s truly living up to the name of the ‘Ten Thousand Poison God’ (萬毒神偷).”
No Shadow Step, he finally mastered it.
Moreover, even though it wasn’t perfectly mastered, he could feel his presence fading each time he used the stepping technique.
Thinking about reaching a level where he wouldn’t even cast a shadow in broad daylight made him understand why the Eastern House was never caught in his lifetime except by the Heavenly Demon.
Of course, Hyuk Mu-rin had no intention of using No Shadow Step merely for such purposes.
There were countless applications for stealth.
‘The rest can wait for another opportunity.’
The remaining Extreme Speed Step and Shadow Swift Step can be learned slowly later.
The memories retained in his head weren’t going anywhere.
Flash!

Using the everlasting fire to burn the paper, Hyuk Mu-rin blew away the ashes.
He then placed the now-empty wooden box into the bronze box, then the steel box, and finally the stone box, following the same order.
After tidying the vicinity, Hyuk Mu-rin turned towards the door.
Before leaving, he turned back to glance behind him.
‘I’ve gained a lot.’
A boost in inner power.
The growth in True Soul Demon Palm.
Immunity to ten thousand poisons.
And even Extreme Speed and No Shadow.
Unexpectedly, he gained something far beyond what he had imagined coming in, like gifts falling from the sky.
“Thank you, Eastern House.”
Hyuk Mu-rin muttered to himself as he finally closed the door and ascended the stairs.
Boom―
Casually moving his steps, Hyuk Mu-rin soon exited the Heavenly Demon Storehouse.
As he stepped outside, an immense snowstorm raged before him.
The cold felt like it was cutting through flesh, and the razor-sharp blizzard seemed as if all under heaven was trying to hinder his advance.
Yet, Hyuk Mu-rin merely chuckled at such a sky and resumed his steps.
“Go ahead and try to stop me.”
If you can.
In the white expanse of snow, a solitary trail of footprints bloomed beautifully.
Pushing through the snowstorm, Hyuk Mu-rin finally faced the long-awaited regular meeting.