Chapter 260 SURPRISE ATTACK (4)

I changed Yin Body to Extreme Yin Body because this episode explained why.

One more thing, this is common to Chinese philosophy, but I might as well explain the symbolisms because this series heavily uses it. Yin symbolizes cold, the female sex, and the moon, while Yang symbolizes heat, the male sex, and the sun.

Extreme Yin Body.

One of the various body constitutions that appeared in

Legend of Heroes

and as its name suggested, it referred to those who were born with extreme Yin energy.

Extreme Yin energy.

An energy that gave off extreme cold.

It was comparable to the Supreme Sun Divine Art because when the Supreme Sun Divine Art reached a certain level, a body that was like the sun was created.

Though the attributes are quite the opposite.

If the Supreme Sun Divine Art was the sun, those with an Extreme Yin Body were like the moon.

In any case, those who could properly use their Yin and Yang energies become really powerful, but unfortunately, most people couldnt use it properly.

Because their bodies got destroyed even before they developed the power to control both the Yin and Yang energies.

Gueumjulmaek.

It blocked the blood vessels of the entire body and prevented the proper circulation of Qi energy. As a result, both the body and soul become unable to grow fully as it slowly destroyed the body.

Among those born with an Extreme Yin Body, more than 80 percent had their blood vessels blocked, and most suffered from a lingering illness and passed away at a young age.

Those born with an Extreme Yang Body were also similar.

They did not suffer from a lingering illness, but on the contrary, they couldnt control their overflowing energy so they suffered from fevers or body defects, making them unable to live proper lives.

But if you can control it properly.

The Extreme Yin Body and the Extreme Yang Body would turn into a blessing rather than a curse from that moment onwards.

As for those who were born with a sun-like body, which could only be created if they mastered the Supreme Sun Divine Art at a certain level, one could say that they were people who started at level 50 when others only started at level 1.

No, its not only that.

Being ahead of the starting line wasnt the only thing. Because there was also a difference in the levels that they could ultimately reach.

Ghostblade Kamael.

An illegitimate child from the Paragon royal family.

He was also born with an Extreme Yin Body, but fortunately, his blood vessels were not blocked. It was because Archdruid Nuada, who was living in the Paragon Kingdom at that time, controlled the excessive Yin energy.

Nuada was also the teacher of Druid Fran who would later become one of the five heroes of Paragon. He had bound Kamaels Extreme Yin Body with a special seal, allowing Kamael to gradually control his Yin energy as he grew up, and not letting him suffer from blocked blood vessels.

The event that revealed him fully releasing his Yin energy for the first time was freaking awesome.

Because the powerful Yin energy froze everything around him.

Therefore, one of Kamaels nicknames was Kamaelsa.

T/N: Kamael + Elsa = Kamaelsa. Elsa is a reference to Queen Elsa of Disneys Frozen franchise.

He was beautiful to begin with.

Perhaps it was because of his Extreme Yin Body, but his neutral appearance was more beautiful than other beautiful women.

Jude erased the thoughts that came to his mind and looked straight ahead again.

Kamael, who was born with an Extreme Yin Body, and Landius, who acquired a power similar to those with an Extreme Yang Body, stood side by side.

Extreme cold and extreme heat.

And what the two people wanted Jude to have.

Yin-Yang Body.

The word extreme was not added to the words Extreme Yin and Extreme Yang for nothing.

Those who were born with excessive Yin energy couldnt use Yang energy because they were biased towards one side, and likewise, those who were born with excessive Yang energy couldnt use Yin energy.

But Yin-Yang Body was different.

It was possible for them to simultaneously handle the extreme Yin and Yang energies.

And in this world, Pleiades, there was already a person who used the power of a Yin-Yang Body.

Archbishop Manuela.

For the five heroes of Paragon including Landius and Kamael, he was their mortal enemy.

He used the power of his extreme Yin and Yang energies in his magic rather than in martial arts, and as a result, he created a terrifying magic spell called <Ultimate Extinction>.

This magic that was Manuelas signature spell collided the extreme Yin and Yang energies, but instead of the two energies simply canceling each other, the spell converted it into a powerful force that erased everything.

Yin-Yang Body.

Kamael said aloud, and Landius looked at Jude with a grin.

Because like Manuela, Jude had a Yin-Yang Body.

You are born with extreme Yin energy in the first place. Its power is sealed now, but the moment it is unsealed, you will naturally be able to use the power of having excessive Yin. And now that you have the Sun, which is the symbol of extreme Yang energy, the excessive Yin energy will not be able to harm you.

It was a repetition of Judes previous explanation.

Jude nodded, and Kamael said as he slightly narrowed his brows.

As Landius have said, we havent talked about it to you before, but we both have wanted for a long time to awaken your extreme Yin energy.

They didnt talk about it so as not to burden him because it was not yet the right time.

But Judes growth was beyond their imagination.

The two honestly never imagined that he had created a Sun already.

However

Kamael slowly shook his head.

It was a good thing that he awakened the power of the sun much earlier than expected, but that did not mean he immediately awakened his extreme Yin energy.

Were about to face a huge battle. Awakening the extreme Yin energy itself is easy, but it can destroy the balance in your body. Even if it doesnt, it can get in the way of you using the power of the sun.

They didnt know when Malekiths Dragonflights would attack again.

No matter how skilled Jude was, it took time to control the extreme Yin energy, so unfortunately, it was better for them to postpone the opening of his extreme Yin energy to another time.

Do you understand?

Kamael persuaded him, and Jude tried to nod his head while regretting it. Because even Jude himself thought that it was not a good thing to create a risk at a time when the battle was just around the corner.

However, there was one person here who thought differently.

But Kamael. Cant we just do it now?

Landius spoke as he grinned, and Kamael frowned but did not furrow his brows.

So Landius chuckled at his expression that seemed to be asking what nonsense he was saying. He then patted Jude on the back with his huge hand.

My disciple is a bit of a genius.

Landius.

I know, I know. Youre a genius too. Im also a genius. But my disciple is even more of a genius than me. To the point that I end up cursing without realizing it.

When Landius smiled and patted Jude on the back again, Kamael looked at him in doubt before nodding his head.

All right, Landius, if you insist.

Itll be fine if we just awaken his extreme Yin energy for a short while.

Oh, thats good. As I thought, you listen to me well, Kamael.

Because youre the one who said it. If someone else said it, I would have ignored it.

Yeah, yeah. Anyway, thank you.

Landius slapped Kamael on the back this time, so Kamael almost fell, but he didnt get angry.

Because his only friend is Landius.

Such an exchange only made him happy.

Jude looked at him with sad eyes but quickly changed his expression to an innocent look when Kamael raised his head again.

Then please.

Haa, all right. Ill guide you. Sit over there.

Yes.

Jude answered right away and sat cross-legged on the floor, while Kamael took off the sword from his waist before sitting right behind Judes back.

Its like those in martial arts novels.

A master helping their disciple train.

No, it was more like a master assisting their disciple in circulating their Qi energy.

Close your eyes and concentrate. Dont forget to follow my guidance. You dont have to answer.

Yes.

You dont need to answer.

Jude almost answered yes reflexively again, but quickly shut his mouth.

Is this an occupational habit?

Instantly answering when Im called?

Its good that I didnt say out loud my rank and name though.

T/N: In South Koreas military, when a superior calls out a soldier by name, the soldier is required to give their rank and name. Example: Yes! This is Private John Doe! This has become so common to soldiers that even when theyre not working as a soldier, they automatically answer that when their name is called. In short, an occupational habit.

In any case, Jude closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Kamael placed his hands on Judes back and then matched his breathing with Jude.

Hes cold.

He could strongly feel it even though only his clothes were touched.

Kamaels palms were as cold as ice.

Restrain the power of the sun. We need to awaken the extreme Yin energy, so we need to restrain the Yang energy for a while.

Jude followed Kamaels advice.

After restraining the power of the sun, he stopped the constantly circulating energy of the Supreme Sun Divine Art.

Awaken it. Dont miss it.

The sleeping extreme Yin energy that was suppressed by the power of the sun.

Kamael awakened Judes extreme Yin energy with his Yin energy. He stimulated it to elicit a reaction, and Jude sensed the extreme Yin energy begin to flow again from the depths of his body and soul.

Follow my guidance. My lead.

Circulate the extreme Yin energy throughout your body. Activate the extreme Yin energy.

Jude did that.

No, he did not stop there.

Ninth Heavens Nine Doors.

His Ninth Heavens Nine Doors guided the extreme Yin energy.

Not only did it follow Kamaels guidance, but it also transformed the extreme Yin energy.

To make it more suitable for Judes body that had awakened the extreme Yin energy.

So that the two extreme energies would harmonize and not repulse each other.

His extreme Yin energy grew stronger.

Its powerful flow no longer followed Kamaels guidance. It decided on its own path.

Therefore, Kamael couldnt help but panic.

He wanted to stop right away because it left his guidance, but he was surprised at that moment.

As Landius had said, Jude was also a genius.

Hes not wrong.

The extreme Yin energy was not in a runaway state now.

It was exuding its presence very naturally and strongly.

Ninth Heavens Nine Doors No, its Cheonmujiche!

The incarnation of martial arts form the heavens.

An unparalleled talent that only a few had in the long history of mankind.

Kamael opened his eyes. And he could see it with his naked eyes.

The extreme Yin energy and extreme Yang energy were flowing at the same time.

Both were pitch black, but one was a Black Moon and the other was a Black Sun.

Yin-Yang Body.

A person whose body could handle the extreme Yin and Yang energies at the same time.

Jude was obviously still inexperienced.

He wasnt at Manuelas level of control. In actual combat, he could only use the two energies alternately.

But that alone was enough.

Or rather, what was happening now was beyond ones common sense.

After all, he had woken up the extreme Yin energy just a few moments ago.

I told you that hes a genius, right?

Landius said, and Kamael had a bitter smile.

With just a single word, he proved that he was Landius friend.

F*ck.

What an unfair world.

Landius chuckled and agreed with him. Along with Kamael, he cursed his only disciple.

***

At the same time.

While Landius and Kamael were sincerely uttering curse words, Lena was like an angel as she let out words of admiration instead of swearing.

Youre really amazing.

Ehehe.

Cordelia blushed at Lenas honest compliment, shyly smiling as she stretched out her wings for a bit.

Because she was both happy and embarrassed from being praised by Lena.

I mean it, youre really amazing. Youve grown beyond comparison to what you were back then in the wild lands.

Cordelias angelic power.

It was natural.

In the wild lands, Cordelia was only in the ninth rank, the lowest rank of an angel, but she had raised her rank now, making her a seventh-ranked angel.

No, its not just that. Her power is the highest among the seventh-rank angels.

In fact, she seems to be nearing the sixth rank.

Is this what they call a genius?

She already heard how Cordelias rank increased so quickly.

Cordelia had said that she absorbed the power of the sun god, Solari, from the divine sword, Claomh Solais, in the royal capital.

But it was not possible for anyone to just absorb the power of the divine sword and increase their angel rank.

It was only possible because she was Cordelia.

Youre really gifted.

A gifted angel.

It sounded a bit strange, but it was true. Cordelia was even more embarrassed because of that and became speechless. She then giggled and wiggled her fingers against each other.

Youre really amazing. Its admirable. Youre asking me for advice but theres nothing for me to say to you.

Cordelia flinched at Lenas words, and suddenly raised her head before saying.

Umm, actually, I want to ask you about something else.

Something else?

Yeah, something else. There are some things that Ive been trying for a while but its not yet ready for practical use.

Cordelia said with some hesitation, and Lena was interested, so she asked with a twinkle in her eye.

What is it?

Its this.

Cordelia revealed what she had been preparing for back then in the Temple of Life, in her desire to beat Jude.

It was something that did not appear in

Legend of Heroes 2

, but could be done now because this was reality.

A new change occurred in Cordelias entire body, and Lenas eyes widened.

She opened her mouth blankly at the unimaginable sight.

***

An hour later.

Three of the five heroes of Paragon were gathered in one place.

Iron Man Landius.

Ghostblade Kamael.

Holy Angel Lena.

The three of them sat next to each other on a long sofa in Landius room as they all spoke in succession.

F*ck.

Im honestly amazed.

Theyre amazing.

Landius, Kamael, and Lena spoke in that order.

The three each recounted what had happened in Jude and Cordelias rooms, and once again let out vacant laughs.

I thought that we were geniuses too.

At Landius words, Kamael narrowed his brows and spoke in a low and subdued voice.

But were still overwhelmingly strong.

Kamael, youre envious.

Well, shes right.

Landius agreed with Lenas rebuke, and Kamael had a bitter expression on his face before he said in a lower voice.

Its not like that. What I want to say is that we ourselves must be at the forefront.

Jude and Cordelia were clearly geniuses.

True geniuses who astonished even the heroes of Paragon.

But it was also true that they were still inexperienced.

The two were able to reach a high level, but they still needed more time and experience to do well.

So the three had to protect them.

It had to be them who would lead the fight.

Youre right. I agree with that.

Landius nodded his head, and so did Lena.

Perhaps Velkian and Fran would have said the same thing as they did if they saw the two.

By the way, Kamael, shouldnt we come up with a countermeasure?

Gathering the forces of the southern families was one thing, but they also needed to prepare for the upcoming next attack.

If all the information they learned through Jude were true, the other side had a powerful dragon force then.

An entire army of Black Dragons, something that was beyond ones common sense.

It will be very difficult to defend from air attacks when a large group of them can just fly and attack us easily. We need to do something special about that.

Youre right, Lena. But if thats the problem we have some countermeasures.

The countermeasures made by a black-hearted and mean guy.

Landius chuckled when he realized the words Kamael omitted from saying, and Lenas eyes lit up with curiosity.

What is it?

Its like this.

That guys solution.

Kamael spoke about Judes plan.