Reikenzan: Eichi e no Shikaku

Oriku agreed to mediate with the villagers that rushed to him requesting that he bestow upon them the senen.

Those influenced by Oriku's speech decided to train under him and aim to become enlightened.

By order of the head, the elder Shachi from the Shichi School was ordered to investigate Kain and Muhika.

He was told to eliminate them if it was found that they had indeed betrayed the Shichi School.

Why are you joining in on this guy's little act?

Like I said before, it just happened.

Oriku then made Shachi take fake poison.

Welcome to the Chikyou*.

*Name of their Sect.

*Thanks to Angela for proofreading*

Elder Shachi betrayed us.

I want to hear the details.

Kotora...

Yes sir.

This is what happened.

We just bottled up a bill of indictment, I do not think it's a good idea to do anything...

I think that not even the Human Effort Temple will tolerate it if this becomes an inter-sect dispute.

Anyone else?

Gather the fighters.

I'm allocating ten "chikuki" level or above per group and I'll be taking command of all of the battalions.

Head!

I want them to travel in darkness and meet up here in three days.

But...

Make preparations!

By the way, how did you find out about the Chikyou?

We heard rumours of this place when passing through one of the villages.

That there was a village where people without "senen", normal people, were arduously training.

Indeed, everyone here is very enthusiastic.

However, they still need coaches.

If "shuushi" like the three of you could take up that role, we would be extremely grateful.

Well then, please let me show you around the village.

Is this gentleman with you as well?

Oh, looks like the whole village is surrounded by strong reiki.

Training here is twice as effective.

Or possibly even more.

Is that a ... houdan?

It has a very peculiar shape, doesn't it.

It was created by our founder.

This houdan converts great amounts of reiki into magical stones.

Thanks to it, we are also able to purchase many artificial souls.

So that's how you're able to achieve results faster than the other sects.

We think the number of believers will keep growing.

So we have to increase accommodations as well.

Is everything alright?

Actually, there's something we overheard.

And what would that be?

Soul Cultivation Ryuu Sect?

That's the sect where the head of the Shichi School was from?

In the Reiken Mountain, I once read a book about the origin of the core sects.

According to the book, they are able to use the moon's and the stars' position and pull strength from that.

So basically, when we fight the Shichi School's Head we'll have to do it when you can't see the stars or the moon.

Or we simply erase them...

If we manage that then the sun might even rise from the west.

I guess it might then.

Are you being serious...?

These villagers work very enthusiastically, don't they.

Looks like their training is also progressing steadily.

Even unbelievably fast for ordinary people.

Looks like they can use their heads and life force well.

Head and life force?...

Don't tell me you...

Did you use the Essence and Blood Boiling Technique?!

That technique burns away a person's lifespan and turns it into power!

Even the 10,000 Enlightened Alliance prohibited it ages ago.

And why do you think that is?

Because...

Because when you reach the limits of your training, you're able to overcome them using this technique.

But...

What they're against is the reason behind it, which for most is to use it as a shortcut for training.

There are no shortcuts for training.

And the Essence and Blood Boiling Technique itself is not sinful.

I am making them use the Essence and Blood Boiling Technique, however...

I'm not using it as a shortcut.

Because this is a path that people have to take through life.

For people like them that want to train to become enlightened but that have no senen, the only currency left to them is their lifespan.

Even if they train using the artificial souls, it will take them over a hundred years just to become a Chikuki.

And they don't have that time...

The fastest way to increase our labour force is to use the Essence and Blood Boiling Technique to accelerate their training.

But they're sacrificing their longevity.

Don't you think that's exploitation?

When did you become such a nice person, Rei?

They became stronger, built a mausoleum and even set up a communication relay system.

And it's because of all these circumstances that we now have all these strong Shuushi wanting to become part of our sect.

In order to make the sect bigger we have to gather Shuushi from all around.

No matter how cruel or gruesome that may be.

But to become stronger that's what we'll have to be.

This effects of this medicinal plant by itself are limited.

However, if you combine this with...

Founder-sama!

Just a while ago three traveling Shuushis have expressed wanting to join our sect.

One of them said that there is a large group of fighters from the Shichi School gathered east of the village.

So, they're finally here.

There’s one houdan in the center of the village.

It looks like they have everything needed for a sect here.

There are over ten Renki Shuushi.

And around four to five that are close to Shikuki level.

I can't believe they were able to make this much progress in just a month...

This only amounts to about 30% of what we aim to achieve.

However, if we are to actually fight them, then we should call for around another fifty fighters.

I agree.

When will be battalion we sent for arrive?

Tomorrow morning...

We gain nothing from being impatient.

Just get everyone to rest for now.

Where are you headed?

I'm going to meet up with someone.

Please let me accompany you.

No, I'll be fine by myself.

Elder Shachi, huh...

It's been about a month, hasn't it.

Let's hear your excuse.

I have nothing to say to you.

So you're the bait...

No, I came alone.

That might just be what you think.

Possibly.

If that's the case then it's alright.

I established the Shichi School and took root in Todoufu.

However, there was already a school there called the Gyokuhei School.

There was sudden conflict.

I went to their headquarters alone.

The enemies were a few dozens of Shuushi.

I fought for three days and three nights.

I sustained serious injuries but... during that battle, the deepest secrets of the Sezu awoke within me.

To think that at this age I would still have to fight...

Please return to the Shichi School immediately, Head.

This time, the opponent is not someone you can beat.

What!?