Chakra (1)
“The first step in chakra practice is, first of all, to understand what element you are suited for. If you grasp the concept properly, you can unlock anything with the power of chakra. However, the limits you can reach are determined by how much aptitude you have.”
As commonly known, the Seongcheon Yoon Clan favors the lightning chakra, but not all its members have mastered just that.
Weren’t there many among the close aides who established the clan with the progenitor who learned other chakras?
Of course, given its significance, it was common to choose lightning unless one had extraordinary aptitude.
With the generation that directly studied under the progenitor growing up and establishing the foundation of the clan, a systematic curriculum was in place for him, complete with plenty of seniors to pass down various know-hows.
“It’s not impossible to close a Chakra you’ve once opened… But doing so requires several times the effort to open a new element. So, selecting the right path from the beginning is a very important start for practitioners.”
As Yoon So-so continued explaining, a sweet fragrance subtly spread as she smiled.
However, contrary to her appearance, her heart was anything but calm.
To put it somewhat dramatically, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say she was desperate.
Still no reaction at all…
She had a strong pride in her charm.
When she realized she couldn’t climb beyond the mid-tier due to a lack of talent, she felt that her innate charm was all she had.
After changing her career path, Yoon So-so did her best to maximize her strengths.
Even when her orphanage peer Lucette, who had outstanding talent, pushed right past her, she didn’t let it dampen her spirits.
If Lucette had the talent to reach the depths, she believed she possessed the allure to attract the opposite sex and the ability to use that effectively.
That was her only driving force that had sustained her and allowed her to come this far.
Am I really about to just give up like this?
However, seeing her opponent show not even the slightest hint of disturbance ripped at her pride.
If his gaze had flickered even slightly, she could have admired his persistence and accepted her failure, but…
His complete lack of reaction was a whole different story!
No, that can’t be! I must conquer him no matter what!
She brushed her wavy brown hair aside, exposing one ear, and gazed firmly at Hoon.
His eyes still held not a single hint of temptation or intrigue.
He was simply lost in thought, with an expression as unreadable as a brick wall.
Hehe— let’s see who wins!
She bit her lip unconsciously, then quickly relaxed her jaw, putting on a radiant smile once more.
As someone who handled emotional chakra, controlling her heart wasn’t difficult.
Thus followed her heartfelt… no, her all-out offensive laden with sincerity.
Her dress, reminiscent of a Chinese dress, clung to her figure, accentuating her curves with every move, and her graceful, dignified gestures drew attention without being too vulgar, inciting a strange sense of betrayal.
The beauty mark resting at the corner of her mouth captivated attention as her red lips moved during the lecture, and her makeup, designed to amplify her charm, began exuding a magnetic allure that enchanted both the opposite and same sex.
When was the last time I gave it my all like this?
Being naturally beautiful, she had previously found it easy to win others’ favors without needing to go this far, making this effort feel strangely new to her.
It naturally led her to reflect on her past.
To be a practitioner meant constantly challenging oneself and honing one’s skills, yet she had become too complacent, thinking it was easy to lure in the opposite sex.
“Do you feel it? Make sure to remember the flow well. If you do this…”
Yoon So-so’s gentle hand began to stroke Hoon’s chest softly.
A bit of physical contact was essential to properly impart knowledge about chakra, and for her, it was an excellent opportunity.
As her resolve solidified, a slight change began to stir within her heart, which had been put on edge.
…Ah, I see. That’s the way…
Although the change was still faint, she could undoubtedly see the potential growing.
A higher realm she had never thought would be allowed in her lifetime.
The path leading to the upper tier.
It was a milestone confirming that the direction she had chosen was indeed correct.
For now, it’s still just a possibility… But I will surely reach it.
And for that, there was a gate she had to pass first.
With determination, Yoon So-so looked confidently at her target for this mission.
So, what do you think? This should be enough that even a stone-cold wall can’t remain unshaken!
This current state was nothing short of her utmost effort beyond her best.
She was in a perfect battle-ready stance.
Even a practitioner at the depths wouldn’t be able to dismiss her as anything less than captivating.
And Hoon’s reaction, witnessing such an alluring sight up close, was…
Hmm, I see. You must be very busy, yet you went through this much effort. Thanks to your clear explanations, I was able to grasp the concepts firmly.
Astonishingly bland!
With a confident smile, Hoon offered his thanks to the now-frozen Yoon So-so before turning to leave.
Now that his business was done, he had no intention of chatting with her, who seemed to have something ulterior on her mind.
He’d be better off checking on Ramu’s condition and attempting to unlock his own chakra instead.
…
Left behind, Yoon So-so blinked.
Was she really going to leave right after the lecture finished?
Having lived a life where others constantly pampered her, she couldn’t help but feel bewildered by the current situation.
“Hah, hahah…”
A weak laugh slipped from her lips.
…I’ve been defeated.
The subsequent acceptance of her defeat.
But in her eyes burned an even stronger flame than before.
She had just grasped the very lead she had dreamed of for so long in reaching the upper tier.
But she wasn’t the type to give up after just a single failure, was she?
If only I could seduce that man…!
Throughout the journey to that place.
She truly believed she could reach the upper tier.
Her instincts whispered so.
I will undoubtedly succeed. There’s still plenty of time.
A woman’s resolve ignited passionately in the place where Hoon had just been.
It was right after the first chakra introduction lecture for him, entrusted to the Seongcheon Yoon Clan.
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Afterward, lectures on chakra opening continued.
Even though the threshold for ordinary people to access chakra was low, it was still a fragment of what was termed mysterious ability.
To naturally open chakra, one must have spent at least ten years mastering a specific element.
However, could all that compressed systematic and expert knowledge really be imparted in just a day’s lecture?
As the lectures continued, Yoon So-so’s offensives grew bolder.
Her attire gradually became more revealing, and skin-to-skin contact continued behind the pretext of the lectures.
With Hoon being as unyielding as a brick wall, she seemed to have fully abandoned the pretense of subtlety at this point.
This is my aptitude.
But, sadly.
Hoon had already moved beyond her wiles and charms.
His focus was solely on a vague sensation that felt just out of reach.
I’m completely ready to open my chakra now. All that’s left is to make the best use of it as efficiently as possible.
What had begun to transpire was something that neither Yoon So-so nor anyone in the Seongcheon Yoon Clan had anticipated.
Even with systematic and efficient backing, it usually took over a year to open chakra.
If you were an otherworlder given additional bonuses, or a talented genius, that could be shortened to a few months, but…
It was outrageous to think someone could finish their preparations in less than a week, like Hoon had!
I can’t believe that potion I took back then would help here. Life really is unpredictable, isn’t it?
Hoon chuckled as he pat his chest.
Due to the divine residue accumulated from his main body, the energy, which had failed to manifest properly, had been lying dormant deep within him.
Feeling a sense of fullness stemming from that familiar energy was quite enjoyable.
Once I open my chakra, it will surely be an even greater help.
That energy belonged to the supreme potion extracted from Yoon Ji-yoon in exchange for the legendary magical equipment, Thor’s Hammer.
It possessed energy exceeding even that of Shaolin Temple’s Great Alchemy Pill, originating from Sabacheon.
Through the series of lectures, he had learned well how valuable that was.
Due to its meager production, the Yoon Clan had been saving it for when practitioners attempted to open the heavens in the depths.
Now all that’s left is to put this into practice.
There was no help to be expected from the instructor on this part.
His uniqueness transcended a mere difference from the others.
Even though his inner world had been divided into thirteen parts, each was as complete as the whole.
Since they weren’t separated right from the start but added as entities increased, it was close to that.
Also, while each inner world seemed completely independent, they were organically connected around the core, forming a complex multi-dimensional universe.
A one-of-a-kind case that had never existed nor would in the future.
There was no one he could rely on or even considered doing so.
This unique individuality would become a special weapon just for him.
Slowly, one step at a time. First, I need to open Hoon’s microcosm that will be the subject of the chakra.
The other realms of his inner world could wait.
As the user of the chakra, it was crucial to tailor the first element to him.
Then, the chakra Hoon will open is practically decided.
What he could excel at.
What he had done continuously until now.
What he would need most in the future.
Communication.
The power that connects many to one.
It could maximize the effects of “mental resonance,” allowing inner images from other avatars to be summoned directly to Hoon.
Whoooooom—
Seated alone in his lodgings, Hoon gently closed his eyes as a strange resonance began to echo around him.
To open chakra, one needed to have an understanding above the benchmark for the concerned element.
And having steadily used “mental resonance” until now, he was:
Possessing the “Xenoglossy” interpretation skill
Having faced many beings from different realms, solving various trials
Successfully managing numerous avatars simultaneously and growing in real time
《The entity has met the conditions and is growing. Skill「Chakra Opening」 acquired.》
《The entity has gained enlightenment through training. Skill「Chakra: Communication」 acquired.》
He had already established a solid understanding to accomplish all this effortlessly.
But the problem is what comes next.
Hoon gritted his teeth as he felt the energy awakening and spinning within him.
The energy that had been nearly nonexistent until now was suddenly activated with the shape of chakra.
It was an overwhelming power that felt unbelievable right after opening his microcosm.
For a moment, his mind spun in a whirl, but his already remarkably hardened mental state was not so easily shaken.
The literal definition of communication is to convey without barriers.
Thus, his “mental resonance” would now possess a keen edge capable of piercing the spirits of even the strongest individuals with ease, but he didn’t open his chakra just to settle for this.
Steadily, Hoon began to control the spiraling energy, drawing it deep into his inner self.
Thanks to chakra’s property of intervening with concepts instead of just mystical phenomena, this was possible.
It reached out directly to ‘another self’ disregarding all hindrances like distance and dimension.
Zzzziinnn—!
Not only the eleven other avatars apart from Hoon himself, but even the core entity central to them.
A pathway of communication was laid in one corner of the massive amount of chakra across the thirteen inner worlds.
Anytime he desired, he could instantly draw the inner images within to himself.
“Cough, cough!”
Hoon coughed dryly, gasping for air.
His heart raced as if it would burst, and his head whirled.
Having processed everything in quick succession right after opening his chakra was bound to put a strain on his body.
But this means…
Beyond his fading vision.
A particular phrase floated before Hoon’s eyes, prompting him to smile faintly.
《The entity has met the conditions and unlocked potential. Special Skill「Roots of Ideals」 acquired.》
At any rate, he had successfully achieved his initial goal.
