I Got a Gallery in the Wild - Chapter 771

Ascension to Immortality.

It refers to a person who has reached the absolute limit of their realm shedding their mortal flesh to become an immortal.

Originally, it was a term used only by Daoist cultivators, but at some point, it began to be applied universally.

In any case, Ascension to Immortality can truly be called a dream realm, and there are actually many who have witnessed martial artists ascending.

Most of them said that a brilliant light descended upon those in deep meditation, and they ascended straight into the heavens just like that.

This phenomenon was depicted in both official histories and unofficial legends alike, and it was certainly a conspicuous event.

Then, what are the conditions to achieve Ascension to Immortality? It is remarkably simple.

First, reach the Profound Realm, the absolute peak of what a human body can break through.

After that, if one completely casts aside all lingering attachments to the mortal world, they can achieve Ascension to Immortality.

At first glance, one might think, "Isn’t that easy?" but they must consider that someone reaching the Profound Realm is a rare event that happens barely once every hundred years.

Furthermore, casting aside all mortal attachments is an incredibly difficult task in itself.

Title) The Reason Why It’s Hard to Cast Aside Attachments

You bastards need to remember that you’re the kind of guys who are already agonizing over what to eat for dinner tonight.

ㄴ Wow;; that makes sense instantly lol

ㄴ So, any dinner recommendations?

ㄴ Which region are you in? You have to specify if it’s the Central Plains or the Western Kingdoms.

ㄴ I’m from the Demon Race.

ㄴ Just eat some sardine pie.

ㄴ Fuck

Anyway.

Those who achieve Ascension to Immortality are near-perfect in mind, body, and spirit, and this applies regardless of good or evil.

Amusingly enough, there even existed unofficial legends where an evil villain gained enlightenment in the middle of a life-and-death duel and ascended to immortality on the spot.

Moreover, wasn’t there recently trace evidence of the Blood Demon, Wi Ho-chang, achieving Ascension to Immortality in the Forest of the Four Seasons?

’The reason the minimum requirement for Ascension to Immortality is the Profound Realm is simple. It is because a human body cannot withstand the Realm of Life and Death.’

Yoo So-wol thought to herself as she thoroughly scanned the records compiled by Wi Seol-ak.

The Realm of Life and Death, which lies beyond the Profound Realm, is impossible to endure with a weak human body.

Furthermore, many tend to refer to the act of achieving Ascension to Immortality itself as the Realm of Life and Death.

To no longer be bound by the physical body, becoming an immortal and achieving true freedom.

’But to unleash the martial arts of those who have already achieved Ascension to Immortality... could this really be a mere coincidence?’

Yoo So-wol recalled the clones of Friedrich that Grylls had fought in a fierce battle.

At first, she had merely found it intriguing, but as she chewed over each detail, many unsettling aspects began to surface.

To begin with, the physical bodies belonged to a master who had been widely praised as the Sword Saint.

In a situation where evidence of human experimentation was scattered everywhere, a relatively recent figure had been cloned.

Apart from the strange discussion topics circulating in the Gallery, this was a matter that had to be treated with utmost seriousness.

’The level of completion of the techniques used by those clones wasn’t low either. There was no wasted movement.’

Someone once said.

If one possesses overwhelming power, trivial techniques are unnecessary.

While one person might use all kinds of intricate techniques to split a mountain, another might split a mountain with a single, simple slash.

The martial arts displayed by Friedrich’s clones were deeply imbued with this profound principle.

Using their superior physical specs, they had completely trimmed away all unnecessary fluff.

’"Optimization"... would be a fitting expression.’

Even so, the unique characteristics of each martial art did not disappear, which made even Yoo So-wol marvel.

Is it more important to build up the body first, or to hone one’s techniques first?

Though it was a mere battle, it seemed to be a topic worthy of deep, profound discussion.

’However, their actual combat prowess is inferior to my lord’s.’

Their bodies and techniques were perfect, but crucially, their actual combat prowess was significantly lacking, which led to them being slaughtered by Grylls.

Combat prowess relies heavily on judgment, but since these clones only made mechanical decisions, they left many openings.

Of course, Grylls had only managed to defeat them safely with the help of his companions; had he been alone, he would have struggled immensely.

’In the end, it proved that combat prowess is what matters most.’

Like casting pearls before swine, the tide of battle is decided by how one utilizes what they have.

More than that, she was most curious about how the gods had managed to clone Friedrich’s physical body.

Furthermore, what would happen if they discovered a physical body even better than Friedrich’s?

’Since my lord is right there... it is obvious they will target him.’

There is no one in the world who can match Grylls’s physical capabilities.

Even Ash, who accumulates Internal Energy just by breathing, would have to take a step back in front of Grylls.

Perhaps that was why. Yoo So-wol suddenly thought of Ash, who was likely resting at her family home.

The woman who had revealed her identity at the Heavenly God Martial Festival and had even proudly declared her feelings for Grylls.

’...Just thinking of her face makes me angry for some reason.’

Recalling Ash’s glamorous beauty, typical of those from the Western Kingdoms, made her feel needlessly grumpy, but she still had to do what needed to be done.

With that, Yoo So-wol accessed the Gallery and sent a message to Ash.

Since she didn’t know if the Hero, Asella, already knew Ash’s registered nickname, she spoke in a roundabout way for now.

[Heavenly Demon: O swordsman idling about with nothing to do. Do you have a moment?]

[Sword Matstar: I don’t know who you’re calling unemployed. I’m busy, you know?]

[Heavenly Demon: For someone who claims to be busy, you certainly browse the Gallery well.]

[Sword Matstar: I was just taking a quick break, though?]

How shameless. Yoo So-wol snorted.

Who on earth would ever think of this person as the Sword Master, Ash?

She was just an unemployed youth who loved resting at home.The source of this chapter is novelping(.)com.

’No, wait. Is she even a youth anymore?’

Since she was already in her mid-thirties, it was awkward to even call her a youth.

In just a few years, let alone a youth, she would be entering her forties.

[Sword Matstar: I feel like you just had a highly offensive thought about me?]

[Heavenly Demon: Are you practicing mind-reading now? Stop talking nonsense; I have something to ask you.]

[Sword Matstar: I’ll let it slide just this once. What is it?]

[Heavenly Demon: What are your thoughts on this recent incident?]

Yoo So-wol addressed Ash as ’you,’ showing her a modicum of respect.

As a martial artist, she still considered herself superior, but as a woman, Ash was undeniably her love rival.

In particular, she couldn’t help but feel incredibly envious of how aggressively Ash courted Grylls.

She believed that even if she died and were reborn, she would never be able to pull off such public displays of affection.

[Sword Matstar: You mean the Sword Saint who fought Mr. Grylls? Honestly, I don’t think it’s a very good sign.]

[Heavenly Demon: In what aspect?]

[Sword Matstar: The anxiety that anyone with physical capabilities surpassing Friedrich’s could be cloned at any time?]

As expected, Ash harbored similar thoughts.

She was probably conducting a thorough investigation by now.

[Heavenly Demon: I am not well-versed in the history of the Western Kingdoms. Can you tell me what kind of swordsman Friedrich was?]

[Sword Matstar: It’s just as they said in the Gallery. He was the last knight of the now-fallen Theros Kingdom.]

[Heavenly Demon: Fallen, you say... I have heard that the Western Kingdoms wage war against each other at every opportunity.]

[Sword Matstar: That’s right. That’s why the Mana Cultivation Method developed so extensively.]

[Heavenly Demon: Then, is there any record of that knight’s end?]

[Sword Matstar: He met an honorable end, fitting for a knight.]

"He met an honorable end." These words plunged Yoo So-wol into deep thought.

If he had fled to the Forest of the Four Seasons, she would have understood, thinking, "As expected."

However, since there was a clear record of him meeting his end, the situation became ambiguous.

[Heavenly Demon: Seeing that he met his end, he must not have achieved Ascension to Immortality either.]

[Sword Matstar: Probably not.]

It was now clear that he had no connection to the Forest of the Four Seasons.

Just in case, she had also requested information from Wi Seol-ak, but received the same answer.

[Heavenly Demon: Thank you for sharing the information. If there is anything you wish to ask me, I shall gladly permit it.]

[Sword Matstar: Even Friedrich would skip the Heavenly Demon Divine Art?]

[Heavenly Demon: What did you just say?]

[Sword Matstar: I’ll take it back if you call me eonni~]

[Heavenly Demon: That will never happen, even if the heavens split in two.]

[Sword Matstar: Well, nothing can be done then lol]

Ash said so and quickly ran away.

Yoo So-wol stared at the Gallery for a while with an incredulous expression before shaking her head.

’I shall never age like that.’

It was as if she had aged in vain; there wasn’t a shred of maturity to be found in her.

If she hadn’t known her identity like before, she would have just let it slide, but now that she knew who she was, it was even more of a problem.

’I suppose it means she feels comfortable enough around me.’

By the way, eonni.

Yoo So-wol chuckled pishik at the unfamiliar title.

Still, it had been helpful enough, so now it was time to question another person.

[Heavenly Demon: O Hero. Do you have a moment?]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Yes! Heavenly Demon-nim! What is the matter!]

It was Asella, the Orange Badge, who must be extremely busy trying to put out the fires of the current discussion topics.

Since Asella had also revealed her identity during the Heavenly God Martial Festival, they could converse comfortably.

In fact, they had even discussed how to use the Rose of Sharon recently.

[Heavenly Demon: By any chance, did you see my conversation with Sword Matstar?]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Yes! I monitor all the chat logs of the Blue Badges!]

[Heavenly Demon: Hmph.]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: You don’t think of me as some kind of voyeur, do you?!]

[Heavenly Demon: It is not that.]

In truth, it wasn’t that she hadn’t thought of it at all.

After all, among the chat logs she had shared with Grylls, there were some that would be highly embarrassing for others to see.

It was a bit awkward for Yoo So-wol to realize that the Hero, of all people, had been watching with wide-open eyes.

’Well, since it’s already been exposed, I might as well express myself to my heart’s content from now on.’

Even if she couldn’t in reality, she could shamelessly push forward in the Gallery.

After all, Asella wouldn’t dare to ban her on a whim.

[Heavenly Demon: At any rate, I contacted you because I have something to ask. What are your thoughts on this situation?]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Mmm... it’s a bit awkward to answer! Though it’s a relief that it wasn’t something Goddess Aris did...!]

Was it because it was indeed a matter related to the gods?

Asella seemed unable to answer easily.

It was a fully expected reaction, which actually made a smooth conversation possible.Find the original chapter at NovelPing.

Thus, they exchanged opinions regarding Friedrich’s physical body and the techniques used by the clones.

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: But there’s something strange!]

[Heavenly Demon: What is it?]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Why did they clone the body of Friedrich, who was merely a human! The bodies of the gods themselves should be much stronger!]

"Hmph?"

Unlike her somewhat ditzy (?) side, Asella had made a very sharp point.

Yoo So-wol wore a surprised expression for a moment before reminding herself that the girl was, after all, the Hero.

She only acted foolishly in the Gallery; in reality, she was a figure well-versed not only in martial might but also in politics and diplomacy.

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: The gods must surely possess bodies far superior to ours, so I find it questionable why they restored Friedrich’s body!]

[Heavenly Demon: That makes sense. Furthermore, there must have been those with physical bodies even more outstanding than the Sword Saint’s.]

In other words, a simply powerful body was not the sole condition.

If that were the case, they would have restored the body of a martial artist who had mastered the Vajra Indestructible Body.

What on earth could that condition be? Yoo So-wol pondered more deeply.

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: In my opinion, perhaps they needed a constitution that accumulates mana exceptionally well!]

[Heavenly Demon: Is it because the Sword Saint’s Sword Gang was exceptionally massive?]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Yes! Though it’s just my opinion!]

Yoo So-wol found herself convinced by the highly plausible theory.

The idea that the condition was not a strong "body," but rather a specific "constitution."

If that was truly the case, then rather than Grylls, only one person came to mind.

’Their eyes might turn toward the Sword Master as well.’

Although Grylls was in the Forest of the Four Seasons, the outside world was by no means safe.

This applied not only to Ash but to herself as well.

The gods had not yet begun to act in earnest, but the moment they did, it would be the real test.

[Heavenly Demon: Thank you for your opinion. Thanks to you, I have learned a great deal.]

[Don’t Abandon the Hero: Thank you for sharing your information as well!]

After exchanging pleasantries, the conversation naturally came to an end.

Now, all she had to do was pass this entire conversation on to Grylls.

Just as Yoo So-wol was about to message Grylls without delay.

[Wild Bbareumbo: Sending message.]

[Wild Bbareumbo: Are you the one who gives fruits to my Tree?]

A message had arrived from a completely unexpected individual (?).

Seeing only the first part of the handle, she had thought it was Grylls, but upon seeing "Bbareumbo" at the end, she realized who it was instantly.

Bbareumbo, a companion of Grylls and undeniably one of the strong powerhouses.

She wondered why Bbareumbo was messaging her, but she understood upon reading the next sentence.

[Heavenly Demon: If you mean the person who provides Fasting Pills to Wild Grylls, yes, that is indeed I. What is the matter?]

[Wild Bbareumbo: Tree forgot to give Fasting Pills. Busy soothing kids. So requesting directly.]

It seemed he was making the request himself on behalf of the busy Grylls.

Since it was not something Yoo So-wol minded at all, she readily agreed.

[Heavenly Demon: I accept your request. Wait just a moment. I shall send the Fasting Pills immediately.]

[Wild Bbareumbo: Thank you. I also give reward.]

A reward? Yoo So-wol tilted her head in confusion.

What kind of reward could Bbareumbo possibly give?

Even if Bbareumbo spoke down to Grylls, he never ignored him. On the contrary, he respected him.

Therefore, he wouldn’t give away anything as highly valuable as an Inner Core. This made her even more curious.

[Wild Bbareumbo: (Photo of Grylls walking around shirtless)]

[Wild Bbareumbo: (Photo of Grylls showing off his sturdy body, having just stepped out of the bath)]

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[Wild Bbareumbo: Satisfied?]

A moment later, a new message was received from Bbareumbo.

The problem was that most of those photos were of Grylls.

Beyond simple photos, they were rather scandalous pictures.

"Wh-What on earth is this indecency...?!"

Yoo So-wol’s face flushed bright red at the feast of photos.

Though she was normally the lofty Heavenly Demon, in the end, she was also just a woman who held a man in her heart.

Moreover, possessing highly conservative views on chastity, these photos were extremely stimulating to her.

[Heavenly Demon: Silence! Do you take me for a wanton woman?! Furthermore, sending such photos is a grave disrespect to my lord! Delete them this instant!]

[Wild Bbareumbo: Strange. Other person liked it.]

The other person liked it?

What kind of son of a bitch would demand photos like this?

’Could it be that Ash person?’

It was an extremely reasonable suspicion, but...

"Mmm... I should definitely save these!"

Yoo So-wol would never know, even if she died and were reborn, that the true culprit was a certain perverted Hero of the Holy Kingdom.