Episode 63: Give it to me and come back.
The leader of the Pungcheon sect came to see me again.
He was waiting for me in the yard as if it was his first time coming.
“Would you like to come in?”
“No. Come my way.”
The surroundings became dark and then bright again.
The space that was created was a desolate wasteland. I could see a way to break out of this space. There was a bluish light surrounding the rocks in the distance.
“Isn’t it desolate? This is my hometown.”
“It’s nice and quiet. Please invite me over sometime.”
“Okay.”
The leader of the Pungcheon Church, who had been looking at the surrounding scenery for a while, spoke in a calm tone.
“I thought about it and you’re right. I haven’t done you any favors yet.”
He took something out of his bosom and showed it to me.
It was a one-volume emergency.
Time-space transfer technique.
“This is the martial art that can create such a space. In this martial arts world, it is a martial art that only those who have learned the true magic of the Blood Sect can use.”
“!”
“Now that the Demon Lord is dead, I am the only one who can properly perform this magic.”
Something truly unexpected came out.
I personally don’t like the art of concubine or witchcraft. However, I find this one martial art very attractive.
“In an emergency, this space will save your life. The moment you enter this space, you will disappear from your original world.”
As he said, the space-time transfer technique can be used for many purposes. It can be used as a private space, or as an escape from a crisis at a critical moment. In that case, it would be like learning another Thousand-Horse Guardian Art.
From the moment I obtained the first ingredient of the Return Method, the Sound Lightning Bell, to the Blood Anxiety Essence, and then to this Time-Space Transfer Technique, I felt that I was fatefully connected to the Fengchun Sect Leader.
“What do you think? Is this enough of a favor?”
“It’s overflowing.”
I reached out my hand without hesitation, but the Fengchun Sect leader did not hand me the secret weapon.
“If you expect something in return, then it’s not a favor, right?”
When I expressed my regret, he replied,
“Wouldn’t it be a favor to put my cards first?”
It was a gesture of goodwill to present this excellent martial arts without weighing it up.
“What do you want?”
Then, the leader of the Fengchun sect turned his gaze back to the desolate land. Watching the wind blowing the sand and flying into the sky, the leader of the Fengchun sect spoke.
“I don’t want to breathe this dust anymore.”
Those words meant only one thing. Indeed, his wish was to advance to the Central Plains as his father had said.
“If you help me take that first step, the space-time teleportation technique is yours.”
I was excited for a moment, but I boldly folded my outstretched hand. The moment my greed is discovered, any negotiation becomes disadvantageous.
“Unfortunately, that is not for me to decide.”
“I know. It’s up to the leader to decide.”
“This is an issue that will involve not only my father but also the Amazons.”
Because when it comes to Pungcheon Church, the demons will definitely come out.
“That’s why. That’s why I’m giving you this emergency kit.”
“What exactly do you want?”
“I have a meeting with the leader in two days. I plan to discuss the advancement of our church into the Central Plains that day. Then, I want you to come with me and persuade the leader. If you promise to do so, I will give you this secret.”
It was a truly groundbreaking condition that he would give emergency treatment regardless of the outcome. It was more like a gift than a condition.
However, I did not accept it in a rush and showed a look of consideration.
“The method is wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“No matter how much the leader and I try to persuade him, my father will never allow the Pungcheon Church to advance into the Central Plains.”
“Then what should I do?”
The advance of Pungcheon Bridge into the Central Plains.
Unlike the school’s policy of absolutely not allowing it up until now, I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
If you weren’t going to destroy the Pungcheon Bridge, there was no need to keep an enemy behind you who could become your enemy at any time. Just like the old saying goes, keep your enemies closer than your friends, so I decided it would be better to keep the Pungcheon Bridge close by and manage it.
I didn’t say anything.
Then, the leader of the Pungcheon sect handed me the secret weapon he was holding.
“Will this be the answer?”
“That’s enough.”
I accepted the offer.
I felt that the leader of the Pungcheon Church was not an ordinary person. There was a clear difference between saying thank you after hearing the content and giving it to him in advance.
‘This guy came here with the intention of buying my favor.’
Instead of pressing me for an answer, he explained the emergency. If he was going to give me the emergency anyway, he would give it to me in the most pleasant way possible. He knew how to make a deal.
“Of course, it was because I, who had been training for a long time, unleashed it that I was able to create this space so quickly. At first, you wouldn’t be able to create it even if you recited the spell all day. Even for someone with outstanding talent in martial arts, it would take at least a few days, and at most, more than ten days. For someone with dull senses, it could take several months, and some people may never be able to create it even once in their entire lives.”
“How long did it take you to make it the first time, Master?”
“It took three days.”
If it’s three days, it means you have considerable talent.
“The time taken on the first attempt is important. The shorter the time, the faster the time will be shortened in the future. Unlike other martial arts, this time-space transfer technique depends entirely on the talent and understanding of the martial arts of the person performing the technique.”
How long will it take me? With my current level of learning and my body’s level of knowledge?
“How long can this space last?”
“It depends on your internal energy, but if you push yourself while you’ve achieved greatness, it could take half an hour? Even at this very moment, as I’m talking to you, my internal energy is quickly being depleted.”
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“Can I use this space permanently?”
The leader of the Pungcheon Church snickered at the word permanent. His empty laughter contained the meaning of whether that was possible.
“If the amount of internal energy recovered here is greater than the amount maintained, wouldn’t it be possible to keep the space open permanently?”
“It is truly the dream of those who have mastered the art of time-space teleportation. Even among the previous leaders of the Blood Cult, no one has yet succeeded.”
“I guess that means it’s possible.”
“It might be possible if he has tremendous internal energy and is a martial arts genius given by heaven.”
That heaven-sent martial arts genius, Cheonmujiche, is me.
How long will it take me to create the first one? Will I ever be able to maintain this space permanently?
“What if I just take this emergency kit and don’t teach you the proper method?”
“Then you would be the leader with the worst relationship with the main church or Palmazone among all the previous leaders. Ah, you wouldn’t be a leader.”
The leader of the Pungcheon sect gave me the secret recipe.
“After you cook it, throw it away.”
Although he was trying hard to hide his regret, he was clearly feeling sorry.
“Okay, I will. But please interpret the sentence just once.”
“You want me to interpret it for you?”
“Isn’t this the original copy?”
“Of course.”
“If you copy and paste and make a mistake in even one letter, you’ll have a problem.”
“Are you doubting me? That can’t be happening!”
“If the leader can interpret it, I will be able to understand the true meaning.”
For a moment, a look of displeasure crossed the face of the leader of the Fengchun sect. However, he soon readily accepted my request.
“Okay. I’ll interpret the spell for you, so listen carefully. It’s a very difficult martial art, so you’ll have to concentrate and listen carefully.”
I could guess from his attitude.
‘This guy thinks I won’t be able to properly learn this martial art.’
That’s how difficult martial arts were.
However, I realized the secret of the space-time transfer technique while listening to the explanation of the Fengchun Sect leader. He could not have imagined how deeply I understood this space-time transfer technique after just one explanation.
That’s how I learned the art of time-space transfer. It was also the moment when we became temporary allies.
“Now tell me the answer.”
“If Pungcheon Church wants to advance into the Central Plains… … .”
I looked at him and added calmly.
“Intervene in the succession struggle of Seo Hwan-jin.”
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“I’m so tired after having what was mine taken away.”
The leader of the Pungcheon slumped down in his seat as he entered the residence. He was mentally exhausted. He had to maintain his dignity as the leader of the Pungcheon sect while giving things he did not want to give.
The chained man was just blankly staring at the bell without even saying hello when he came in.
The leader of the Pungcheon sect glanced at him.
“I taught the art of time-transfer to the scholar as you instructed. I don’t know if it was the right thing to do.”
The chained man answered without looking back.
“Well done.”
The leader of the Fengchun Church flinched at the polite words. He usually starts with cursing, but on days when he starts with such polite words, he is in a bad mood.
‘I have to be careful.’
On days like this, a barrage of curses would always erupt at the end. As a human being, I sometimes feel like I want to beat him to death when I hear all the curses coming at me.
That should never happen. I can’t imagine myself without the Chained Man. The role of thinking is one thing, but if the person I was talking to every day disappeared, I wouldn’t be able to bear the emptiness.
“Are you saying this knowing what he was suggesting?”
I thought he obviously didn’t know, but the words that Geommugeuk had said were repeated in the mouth of the chained man.
“I guess he asked me to intervene in the fight for Seo Hwan-jin’s succession.”
The leader of the Fengchun sect was surprised when he spoke as if he had been there.
“How did you know?”
“Because that’s the best way for now.”
“You knew? What the heck, you knew. What the hell! Why would you give the space-time teleportation technique to a sage when you know how to do it?”
The leader of Pungcheon Church recalled what Geommugeuk had said.
―If the disciples of the deceased Sub-Hon-Ma-Jon have inherited all of their master’s progress, then it would be fine, but if not, then the leader’s help is absolutely necessary. You need to make a successor who believes in you and is willing to learn martial arts. If you can become the next Sub-Hon-Ma-Jon’s master, then you can consider it the first step toward advancing to the Central Plains.
After hearing it, I thought it sounded plausible. I was amazed and thought, “Oh, there was a method like this.”
But what if even the Chained Man knew this?
“Why are you giving me such a precious emergency kit!”
I acted bold in front of the sword dance, but I thought I would die because I was so sorry.
“Speak! Speak quickly!”
He walked up to the chained man and started yelling.
Then the man in shackles looked at the leader of the Pungcheon cult with an annoyed expression.
“What? What if you look at it that way? I’m the leader. I’m the leader. Do you want to die today?”
Even as he shouted, the leader of the Pungcheon Church prepared himself mentally. This was the moment when the curses would burst out.
But the chained man was calm.
“We didn’t buy the method. The engineer didn’t sell the method either.”
“what?”
“What the cult leader bought is a miracle.”
“What opportunity?”
“This is a chance to get the scholars on the leader’s side. I don’t know how many more times I’ll have to buy them to become a solid ally.”
“Are you really sure that Lee Gongja is such a great person? Are you really sure that he will become the next Heavenly Horse?”
“I don’t know.”
“what?”
“How can we know the future?”
“What kind of irresponsible thing is that?”
“You gave me everything I had to give you, so why do you regret it?”
“Because it’s a pity! Because it’s a pity!”
To the Chained Man, he threw away his dignity as a cult leader and confessed his innermost feelings. There were many times when he wanted to kill him, but it also meant that he confessed his innermost feelings to him.
“What should we do now?”
“Become friends with the scholar. Do whatever he tells you.”
“I have to do as you say. I don’t know what kind of evil intentions the scholar has… … .”
“now stop!”
Eventually, just as the leader of the Pungcheon sect had feared, the chained man exploded and a torrent of curses erupted all at once.
“You pathetic brat! If you’re shaking hands with someone who’s giving you gifts and has a lot of momentum, you should think about riding that momentum. Why are you doubting them and making a fuss? If you keep having second thoughts like this, you’re going to die. Do you know what all the people who die in the martial arts world have in common? They don’t use their brains when they should, and they use them when they shouldn’t! When they should believe, they don’t believe until they die, and when they should doubt, they believe them out of the blue. That’s why they die. Aren’t you going to fold your fingers? Before I cut them off! Don’t count today! End of questions! Unless you’re really going to kill me, don’t open your mouth!”
When the leader of the Pungcheon Church, who had been sticking out his lips, folded his fingers, a new space opened up.
The man in chains spoke politely, looking at the blue fields spread out before his eyes and the clear sky without a single cloud.
“Reverend, what are you curious about? Just tell me.”
