Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 367

**Chapter 367: The Loafer Clashes (2)**

There is internal energy (기세, kise).

Even ordinary people can feel the internal energy of others. The intensity of emotions and passion can exert pressure.

But in the world of warriors, it is different.

While the confrontation of internal energy of ordinary people is limited to a matter of pride, the internal energy of warriors affects the body.

Depending on the martial arts, the level of internal energy, and the difference in martial arts, internal energy can decide the victory.

Jangil knew this.

But at the same time, he didn’t know it.

The difference between theoretical knowledge and practical experience was immense.

Jangil realized that internal energy could kill.

Viscosity.

It was different from the immense pressure of a brute force technique.

Just with the internal energy of the Insane Demon, Jangil felt an oppressive pain in his chest. A stabbing pain as if thousands of needles were piercing him, and pressure on his neck.

His body was soaked in sweat as he resisted that internal energy.

‘Are we supposed to fight this monster?’

This was no joke.

He had heard countless times how terrifying a Bishop of the Demon Cult was. Unlike common clans, who tend to minimize the strength of the enemy, Jangil, as a member of the Beggar Sect, had to know the true strength of the enemy.

But…

Jangil realized.

How useless verbal information could be.

It cannot be described with words.

The pressure of having the Bishop of the Demon Cult in front of him could not be described with words.

Moreover, the Insane Demon wasn’t using his internal energy to attack him.

It was just his uncontrollable rage manifested as internal energy. Jangil felt the urge to fall.

“Hmm…”

Wei Yanho, who seemed to realize Jangil’s feelings, gestured with his hand.

At the same time, the pressure disappeared.

Unstable.

Jangil, who had been struggling to resist, staggered with the sudden disappearance of the pressure. He sweated profusely.

Jangil looked at the others.

Peng Dogeuk and Musan were also pale. But the Wei brothers reacted differently.

Wei Sanho kept his expression impassive, as if nothing had happened, and Wei Yanho…

“Why are you suddenly angry?”

That guy was definitely not afraid.

If a person had some fear, they couldn’t say that with that expression.

‘That madman.’

It definitely wasn’t something a normal person would say. The fact that he could say that after seeing that power wasn’t just confidence. It was innate.

But…

Seeing that reaction, the tension in his body eased. It was strange that that madman’s reaction relieved the tension, but it was true.

Besides, he wasn’t completely defenseless.

Wei Yanho had dissipated the Insane Demon’s internal energy with a simple gesture.

And the Insane Demon seemed to realize:

“Did Gwangmuryang misreport? I didn’t think your level was that high.”

“Eh, they say if you don’t see someone for three days… how was it? Eyes? See?”

“…’Gwal-mok-sang-dae’ (괄목상대 — To look at someone with new eyes after seeing how much they have grown).”

“Wow, you’re very erudite!”

The Insane Demon’s shoulder seemed to droop.

Even Jangil felt sorry for the Insane Demon at that moment.

‘He doesn’t deserve this treatment.’

His strength deserved respect. If he were a righteous warrior, Jangil would be kneeling.

But to be treated like this by a young man…

He couldn’t help but feel sorry.

“Not even your father dared to act like this with me.”

“What a strange way of thinking. My father is my father, and I am me. Why do you think I am incapable just because my father was? When you have children, will you say, ‘You must be better than your father’? Ah, are you too old to have children? Or do you already have them?”

“I don’t have…”

The Insane Demon stopped speaking.

Why did he have to answer that?

The more he spoke, the more he seemed to be trapped.

“You’re a talkative brat.”

“Old man! If you can’t talk, you die. Unless you know how to kill only a part of the body and leave the mouth alive, like an expert. But I am just a normal person…”

“Shut up!”

The Insane Demon couldn’t take it anymore.

But Wei Yanho wouldn’t be intimidated.

“You say what you want and don’t let others speak. You shouldn’t do that. My master said that warriors must listen. If you think only your path is right, you will become stubborn and unable to advance.”

“…….”

It wasn’t that he had nothing to say.

It was that he couldn’t speak.

There was something strange.

‘Is this brat really that man’s son?’

“Enough with the jokes.”

At that moment, the Insane Demon’s body began to swell with a crackling sound. Even Wei Yanho couldn’t stand the sight, extended an arm, and stepped back. The others had to step back as well.

“Beggar.”

“Huh?”

“How long do you think it will take?”

“What are you saying?”

“If the Beggar Sect, the Hao Clan, and the Righteous Martial Alliance are not idle, they must know that this old man is here. If they send reinforcements, how long do you think it will take for them to arrive?”

Jangil became serious.

Wei Yanho was right. Even if he didn’t know, the Righteous Martial Alliance wouldn’t ignore that he was there. Everyone in the world were the eyes and ears of the Righteous Martial Alliance.

‘He came by road.’

That meant someone on the road recognized him.

But how could they determine the time?

“At a minimum, one hour, at a maximum, two days.”

“…We should assume they won’t come.”

“Probably.”

Wei Yanho, who would normally complain, didn’t. The Insane Demon was a threat.

The Insane Demon, who had increased his size to twice in an instant, tore his clothes and said:

“It’s been a long time since the last time.”

“…He has very resistant pants.”

“Hahahaha.”

The Insane Demon laughed and said:

“It seems that not only am I senile. I don’t understand.”

“What?”

It seems his curiosity would never disappear.

“Giving me those orders… it seems he has aged as well. Perhaps he thought I had become kinder. In any case, his calculation was incorrect. Because…”

The Insane Demon arched his back.

In that instant, Wei Yanho moved like lightning.

“Huh?”

Jangil shouted in surprise at the force grabbing him by the neck. Wei Yanho was lifting everyone into the air.

And at that moment…

The Insane Demon’s body, which was bent backward, rotated with incredible force and launched a powerful punch.

Kuaaaaaaaaaang!

With a deafening sound, everything blocking the punch was shattered.

The trees on both sides of the road were cut down as if they were grass. The cut trees were broken into pieces in the whirlwind, throwing dust everywhere.

Thump.

Those on the ground couldn’t speak.

There was a large path where they were standing. It was as if a path larger than the road had been created.

“How… how is this possible…”

A moan escaped Peng Dogeuk’s lips.

The dense forest had disappeared. It was unbelievable that a human could do that.

“Amida Buddha, Amida Buddha.”

Musan, who used fists, seemed to have received a greater blow than Peng Dogeuk. Musan, with a pale face, recited the name of Buddha.

They knew.

Great destructive power doesn’t mean strength. Even if the Insane Demon’s punch was powerful, a faster and more agile warrior could dodge it and stab him. The battle of warriors is not decided by strength.

They knew…

‘Damn it, but there’s a limit to that.’

Who could calmly think: “If I dodge that and attack him, I will find a weakness and win” after seeing a power that changed the terrain with one blow?

If they could do that, they would already be the best warriors in the world.

They had heard that demonic martial arts could do things impossible for righteous martial arts. But this was too much.

Jangil realized upon seeing the new path created by the Insane Demon’s punch.

Why the martial world had lost against the Demon Cult, despite their smaller numbers.

The Demon Cult they had seen at Mount Hua was not the real Demon Cult.

“On purpose…”

Wei Yanho spoke.

Jangil wanted to cover his mouth because of the anxiety he felt:

“Have you thought about working in construction? If you change your doctrine and come here, I can introduce you to the emperor… I think he would like it. You could build new roads in the Central Plains.”

“…”

Jangil realized.

That if he were someone who knew when to act, he wouldn’t have lived like this.

‘It’s my fault for being with that guy.’

Regret always comes late.

The Insane Demon, unperturbed by Wei Yanho’s provocation, began to walk slowly towards Wei Yanho, tensing his muscles.

“Half a step. I’ll see if you maintain that attitude after half a step.”

With those words, the Insane Demon lunged towards Wei Yanho.