< Episode 32: The Last Gate (1) >
I wasn’t even conscious of it, but my fingertips were touching.
“It’s slow.”
-Gurgling!
At Mokyungun’s words, a drop of cold sweat rolled down Moharang’s fair cheek.
It felt like my neck would be pierced if I moved even a little.
She was inwardly embarrassed.
Although he acknowledged that Mok Gyeong-un had a strange power that was different from others, he did not consider it to be an advantage in martial arts.
But what is this?
‘……It’s changed.’
What on earth happened in one day?
In the first place, it is impossible to judge the inaction of Mok-gyeong-un by feeling, so even if we leave that out of the question, what on earth is going on?
The sharp energy coming from the fingertips of the sword was close to the feeling experienced by masters who had reached the level of ascension.
‘This feeling, father, no…’
It was similar to what I felt from the Ark in Mowhwabang.
The Ark of Mohwabang, the only transcendent expert she could compete with.
That feeling came from Mok Kyung-un.
‘no. No way.’
Moharang denied this for a moment.
No matter how talented a person was, it was not an easy task to reach the pinnacle at just seventeen or eighteen.
Even if you attain enlightenment, how can it be done in one day?
‘ah!’
Could it be because you ate it?
Heaven and Earth Dan (天地丹).
It was created with the vision of the Heaven and Earth Association and was said to be a medicine that could provide 10 to 15 years of strength just by taking one pill.
10 to 15 years was a gap that could never be resolved.
‘…….Can this make a difference to this extent?’
Moharang continues to be confused.
Seeing her like that, Mok Gyeong-un was secretly satisfied.
Due to the many overlapping factors in the report, it has entered the realm of the peak, but it has not yet been clearly determined to what extent this is reached.
So, I decided to check how much I had improved after sparring with Moharang, whom I had competed with once.
‘It’s okay.’
As Cheongryeong said, the gap became clear.
I now understand what they said when they said that transcendental perfection and peak mastery are incomparable areas.
Her every movement was clearly visible, unlike last time.
-There is still a long way to go. rebirth.
At that time, Cheongnyeong’s voice rang in my ears.
-Although it is said to have been removed from the label, from the peak area, there is a clear difference between the beginning, maturity, and extreme. There is still a long way to go.
‘……That’s how it should be.’
Of course, I had no intention of letting down my guard.
The level of revenge was not yet satisfactory, as the target of revenge might be an unrivaled expert who is close to the flower scene at the peak of the drama.
But apart from this, other feelings arose.
Mok Gyeong-un considered martial arts and swordsmanship to be nothing more than tools for revenge.
However, as I reached a higher level, I became interested in this martial art.
How much stronger can you become without martial arts?
‘I want to taste more… more.’
It was the first pure feeling I had in a long time.
While doing so, Moharang spoke to Mok Gyeong-un.
“……Have you ever taken Cheonjidan?”
“iced coffee. “That’s it.”
Mok Gyeong-un took out something that looked like a small lucky bag from his chest and showed it to me.
Inside was the altar of heaven and earth.
Cheongryeong hated calling it Cheonjidan.
So, in front of her, it is called Wolmyeongdan.
“I haven’t eaten yet.”
“yes?”
Mo Harang must have been surprised by Mok Gyeong-un’s words and looked at the lucky bag with his brows furrowed.
Naturally, she assumed that Mok Kyung-un had taken it.
But you got this strong in a short period of time without even eating it?
‘……Is it a monster?’
I thought I would never be defeated by martial arts, but for some reason, I feel confused.
Will we be able to escape from the hands of this devil?
* * *
Around noon the next day.
Several chairs were placed around the platform in the square behind Sihyeolgok’s lodgings, and guests from the inner city were arriving one by one.
A strange look appeared in the eyes of Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom, who was standing on the podium.
It was because an unexpected person appeared.
‘Cancer?’
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A middle-aged man with a short build and a sharp look.
I was puzzled by the face I saw for the first time, but I couldn’t help but be surprised when I heard its identity.
As expected, King Amjong was a great man who had never participated in a coronation ceremony before.
I was curious because he was a very secretive person, including his position, and the rumors he heard were also full of unusual things.
But,
‘……It’s better than I expected.’
I tried to get a feel for the level, but it was difficult to get a good idea.
This means that Amjongju’s inaction may be almost equal to, or even better than, his own.
If this were true, it was quite surprising.
In the past few days, Lee Ji-yeom had achieved enlightenment through the vision given by Mok Gyeong-un and had advanced further in his martial arts skills.
But if it’s at a level you can’t understand…
-Tiing!
At that time, the sound of strings resonated in my eardrums.
At this sound, the eyes of those who arrived first turned to the road leading into the square.
There, I saw a beautiful woman lying down in a seductive posture while riding the Sain Bridge.
She was a woman who appeared to be in her late twenties or early thirties, but her aura was unusual.
-Tiing!
As the sound of the strings rang again, an executive sitting in a chair shook his head.
The executive was none other than Won Byeong-hak, King of the Power of Power, a member of King Oh.
‘Here we go again.’
She was truly an unpredictable woman.
If it weren’t for his unruly personality, he would have been promoted to the position of fourth head of the clan, but because he was so out of control, he was given the position of Gokju and was unable to enter the inner city.
With skill alone, it would be possible to run the race or even more.
-Tiing!
“Sigh.”
At the sound of the strings ringing once more, several of the red-belted warriors around frowned.
This was because of the energy that was added to the sound every time the string was plucked.
She was able to put energy into sound and was the master of choeumgok (招音谷主).
Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘I can’t believe she even came.’
Unlike Am Jong-ju, Lee Ji-yeom knew her well.
Throughout Jeongsa, there were people in martial arts who had a unique lineage of martial arts, and one of them was Eum Gong (音功).
In fact, in the central martial arts world, there were only three people who could properly use Yin Gong, and Hang Yeo-ryang, Cho-eum Gok-ju, was one of them.
-Tiing!
Hang Yeo-ryang, the Choeumgokju, lying in a seductive posture on Saingyo, plucked the strings of the pipa with his fingers.
Then, the wave spreading through the sound a little while ago grew bigger.
Because of this,
“Ugh.”
Among the warriors of the Red Belt, those with somewhat weaker internal strength could not stand it and covered their ears.
‘It’s still the same.’
It was truly in bad taste.
In this way, she would suddenly hit the strings of the pipa with notes and embarrass those around her.
The good vice-president couldn’t bear to see this and gave him a strong warning.
Of course, she must have listened to the warning and continued with this bad taste.
‘Whoa.’
Anyway, Lee Ji-yeom seemed to think he couldn’t just leave it alone, so he took control and spoke loudly.
“It’s been a while. Choeumgokju.”
-Gokju~ Gokju~ Gokju~
A voice that resonates throughout the square like an echo.
The majestic spirit contained in the voice made the eyes of Hang Yeo-ryang, who was lying seductively, brighten.
No, the same was true for the executives who arrived first.
With this one greeting, they were able to guess that Lee Ji-yeom’s inner strength was deeper than before.
Of course, it was the same for Hang Yeo-ryang.
She opened her mouth as if she was surprised.
“In the time we haven’t seen each other, your skills in Sihyeolgokju have deepened.”
“Is that possible?”
“You have too much humility.”
“It’s not humility. Rather, as I listen to the beautiful sound of the pipa strings, I can feel that the power of Choeumgokju is deepening day by day. “I think even I would be seething from the power of the sound.”
“Hehehe. Is that so?”
Although I said it in a different way, the true meaning was simple.
People around you may suffer internal injuries, so use moderate force on the string and stop.
This is what it meant.
She also understood this at once, but
-Tiing!
“I think I should sing a proper song to the owner as an apology.”
‘This woman is really…’
It was so embarrassing.
As is customary, I sent out a message requesting her to attend, but of course I thought she would not come due to her personality.
However, he suddenly appeared and behaved as he wanted with his unique personality, so it was extremely difficult.
In response, Lee Ji-yeom looked to Won Byeong-hak, a member of the Five Kings, the King of Byeokryeokwon, to ask for help.
It was a request for someone with a high position to step forward.
however,
‘!?’
Won Byeong-hak was seen sitting still, turning his head and looking the other way.
No matter how self-indulgent she is, if a high-ranking official, a member of the Five Kings, steps forward and warns her, it will still be difficult to ignore her.
But I couldn’t figure out why he was doing that.
‘I’m sorry. ‘Sihyeolgokju.’
In fact, it was Won Byeong-hak who met her in advance and assured her that he would not touch Bigyeongmun’s child.
He couldn’t bear to come forward because there was something to exchange between them.
Because she was so self-indulgent, she would be in trouble if she targeted the secret child she had marked as being uncomfortable.
-Sigh!
I don’t know why, but Won Byeong-hak, the King of Violent Power, did not come forward, so I looked at Amjongju, who was one level higher than the Samjongju, as if I was disappointed.
However, Lady Amjong just covered her mouth with her hand and laughed like a woman.
He didn’t seem to have any intention of leaving.
‘There’s nothing we can do.’
Lee Ji-yeom clicked his tongue inwardly.
Now that things were like this, it seemed like I had no choice but to go out strong even if it made me uncomfortable with her.
In response, towards her plucking the strings of the lute…
“Hang Gokju. “Enough of that.”
Then I heard someone’s voice.
At this, the woman who was playing the lute frowned and turned her head.
The person standing there is none other than
‘King of Myeongdo?’
Son Yun, King of Myeongdo, a member of the Five Kings, was looking at her with a grim expression, with a large figure resting on his shoulder.
He was bigger than an average person and covered in scars, so his intimidation was far greater than that of anyone else present.
“King Myeongdo….. has come too.”
Cho-eum-gokju Hang Yeo-ryang stopped playing the lute and gave a four-kwon jiree.
Lee Ji-yeom secretly welcomed the appearance of Son Yoon.
Among the five kings, Son Yun was renowned for being very strong.
He hates crossing lines and is clear about his likes and dislikes, and has clashed with the unruly Hang Yeoliang several times in the past.
There was also a story that she almost lost her head because of the attitude of Son Yun, the king of Myeongdo.
In a way, it could be said that he was a natural enemy for Hang Yeoliang.
“Have I come to a place I can’t come to?”
“No, that can’t be possible.”
“If you do it, do it in moderation and sit down. “Isn’t it because of you that Sihyeolgokju can’t proceed to the final gate?”
Hearing his sharp tone, Hang Yeoliang’s eyes became sharp.
Apparently, the rumor that they were not on good terms with each other was correct.
The atmosphere became quite cold.
It was almost a close call.
At that time, Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom intervened between the two people and said,
“It is an honor that King Myeongdo is here to observe.”
The heavy atmosphere was relieved for a moment.
Sun Yun, King of Ming Province, who was staring at Hang Yeoliang, turned his head, frowned, and said.
“Sihyeolgokju. “It’s been a while.”
“Long time no see. “I didn’t know that King Myeongdo would also come to the coronation ceremony.”
The reason Sihyeolgokju Lee Ji-yeom spoke like this was simple.
Son Yun, the King of Myeongdo, already had outstanding disciples.
In particular, in the case of his great disciple Woo Ho-rang, his talent was so outstanding that he was counted among the top five in the Cheonjihoe.
However, I couldn’t help but wonder when he participated in the closing ceremony.
“There’s a reason for that.”
“What if that’s the reason?”
Hearing Lee Ji-yeom’s words, Myeongdo King Son Yun turned his head and looked at one of the six boys standing in the square.
That someone was none other than Mok Gyeong-un.
[what? Who did you lose to?]
He wasn’t planning on coming here until just the day before.
However, his thoughts changed when he heard that his youngest student, Ye Wei-shen, had not only suffered a great accident but was also defeated by someone.
‘under…….’
Just a short time ago, it was only a third-rate pine tree.
That he reached the pinnacle of excellence and that he defeated Ye Wei-shen, who had learned martial arts from him?
I couldn’t help but come here.
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