How to Live as a Magician in the Martial Arts World Episode 59
Chapter 14. Fable (4)
It was just for a very short time.
The red salt has been transferred to the godfather.
But Cheongsong, who was dealing with Im Jun-gyu, could clearly feel it.
The person I was dealing with now was a completely different person from the Im Jun-gyu I was dealing with just a second ago.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sound, which was light at first, gradually becomes heavier.
‘They say it’s not a coincidence, though.’
Even among first-class people, there are highs and lows.
If you can add a bet to your weapon, you can basically be recognized as first-class, but it’s not like that from the beginning.
Because in order for the Qi to be flexible, the weapon literally has to feel like an arm and a leg.
So, when you have a boss who can always place a bet whenever he wants, then you can truly call yourself a first-class expert.
Of course, Lim Jun-gyu wasn’t that skilled.
‘This kid only gets hit with weapons!’
As he swung his sword so hard that it seemed as if the handle of the sword would break, the red flame flew like a spark and attached itself to the sword, and in the split second before it disappeared, it collided with Cheongsong’s blue flame.
Cheongganggi is a type of internal qigong that is specialized for defense and has stable and long-lasting characteristics.
However, the red flag that Lim Jun-gyu was dealing with was so aggressive and fierce that it might have been pierced long ago if it weren’t for the characteristics of the blue flag.
‘Did this guy originally learn martial arts this deeply?’
It wasn’t just because I was carrying a long gun.
Lim Jun-gyu was clearly better at handling a sword than he was at handling a sword.
Although it had short limbs, its central axis was solid, and each swing had tremendous weight.
In addition, you can freely adjust the attack area by holding the handle long, short, or appropriately.
From Im Jun-gyu to godfather, and from godfather to Im Jun-gyu.
As the central axis constantly moved, Lim Jun-gyu’s new form pushed Cheongsong up, down, left, and right.
“be impertinent!”
Cheongsong gritted his teeth as he shouted at her.
As the first-class masters clashed, a storm-like momentum spread throughout the surroundings.
‘You fight well.’
Zhuge Xuanmong thought so as he looked at the scene.
But I felt an inexplicable, uneasy feeling.
Of course, it is a good thing that Im Jun-gyu fights well. Jegal Hyeon-mong was also very happy to see Im Jun-gyu shed a layer of his own.
If it weren’t for the admiring looks pouring down from behind him, he would have truly congratulated him wholeheartedly.
‘Your eyes are very sharp.’
As the fight between Im Jun-gyu and Cheongsong intensified, the fighting between the signatories came to a brief lull.
Everyone stopped fighting and was busy watching the fight between Cheongsong and Im Jun-gyu.
In particular, Haun was so moved that he spoke to Jegal Hyunmong.
“As expected, Master Zhuge Liang! Did you foresee something like this?”
“no.”
“What a truly ghostly insight! Who would have thought that Lord Lim So-guk would reach the highest level and fight on equal terms with the disciple of Cheongseong…! Everything up to this point has been as you predicted, Master, so we will win this match, right?”
“Haha… … How could a mere scholar like me judge the outcome of a martial arts match?”
I guess we’ll have to wait and see whether Lim Jun-gyu wins or draws before we can come to a conclusion.
But whether it was because of the loud noise or excitement, Hound ran out again with momentum without listening to Zhuge Xuanmong’s words.
“Let’s go! There’s no need to be afraid! Behind us is the Immortal Lord, Master Zhuge Liang!”
“… … .”
At this point I started to get scared.
Everyone in Daeryongpyo-guk, not just Jinryeongpyo-guk or Cheongsong-guk, believes that he is the true reincarnation of Zhuge Wuhou and raises his morale.
There.
“Ugh—ha—ha—ha—! Long live the Second Coming of Muhu!”
From far away, where the audience was watching, someone’s cheer echoed like a bell.
I don’t know who it was, but it seemed like they were very excited.
‘I’d rather it end quickly.’
The one who is trying hard is Lim Jun-gyu, so why is it that the one being called out is his embarrassing nickname?
As if such hopes were not in vain, the clash between Im Jun-gyu and Cheongsong was also coming to an end.
Lim Jun-gyu, who was completely battered, and Cheong Song, who was in shambles, were gathering their strength for the final blow.
A situation just before the scales of victory are lifted.
As Jegal Hyunmong watched the scene, he suddenly realized that he had a familiar feeling.
The two people’s movements began to appear very slow, along with a tingling sensation.
And in that slow world.
Blue and red.
The water-like waves break apart and scatter like blue clouds.
The red flames, reminiscent of flames, scattered and broke apart like a sunset.
And then came silence.
Like after a huge thunderstorm, there is silence for a while.
Among them, Jegal Xuanmong unconsciously put into his mouth a poetic thought that suddenly came to mind while watching the clash between the two men.
“The blue clouds and the red sunset are both contained in the same picture, so why should they fight? They will just fade away.”
“… … !”
Cheongsong felt as if his heart was being pierced.
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I can’t describe it, but the moment I heard those words, I felt like all the stubbornness that had been tightly wrapped around me had crumbled.
Cheongsong looked at Im Jun-gyu.
Lim Jun-gyu’s hands, which were holding the godfather, were covered in blisters.
“… … Didn’t you say that just because the vessel has been changed, it can’t be said that it is not Cheongseong’s Muhak?”
“Yes, death penalty.”
Cheongsong gritted his teeth. A stream of blood flowed out that he had not been able to swallow.
“You are right… … priest.”
“… … !”
Lim Jun-gyu opened his eyes wide.
Although Cheongsong called himself a priest, he never thought of himself as a member of the same Buddhist order.
But this time it felt different.
He truly thought of himself as a priest and called himself that.
Something welled up in Lim Jun-gyu’s mouth.
“……capital punishment!”
Cheongsong smiled bitterly.
It seemed like the last scene where I poured my all was engraved in my mind.
A sight where blue clouds and red sunsets intertwine.
For some reason, the sight seemed to shatter something that had been holding back his progress.
Even the stubbornness that was uselessly positioned alongside the wall.
“I retract my previous statement. You are clearly a disciple of Cheongseong.”
“… … .”
“I’m sorry for everything.”
At Cheongsong’s words, Im Jun-gyu bowed his head silently.
I thought that the sadness I’ve felt so far couldn’t end with just an apology.
It seemed like everything melted away with one word of apology, even though it was not cost-effective.
And the men who were watching the scene felt overwhelmed with emotion, regardless of their martial arts skills.
Except for one person.
‘Okay, what do we do now?’
Jegal Hyunmong thought to himself, ignoring the tingling sensation he felt for some reason, as if he was excited.
‘It’s good that we drew, but when are we going to carry that flag? We’re all tired. No… Isn’t this enough?’
Zhuge Xuanmong quickly made a decision.
Daeryongpyoguk also gained the insight that he must continuously grow through this opportunity, and Im Jun-gyu also rose to first-class status, so didn’t he achieve everything he set out to achieve?
‘Now, wouldn’t it be okay to just unlock the magic, shake them off, and move the flag to our camp?’
While Jegal Hyunmong was thinking about what to do, Cheongsong looked at Jegal Hyunmong.
Even while others are shedding tears, he has a calm expression.
It’s almost as if he had expected it to turn out this way from the beginning.
“Still the same.”
“Do you know each other?”
“Yeah. I only met him once, but he’s been an unlucky guy, then and now.”
“Oh, that’s right. He’s unnecessarily tall and looks like a parasite.”
‘I think you’re jealous.’
Even though he became first-class, it seemed he still couldn’t completely shake off his inferiority complex.
Cheongsong, who had been bothered by it so much until now, felt quite guilty.
“But at the same time, he is an irreplaceable benefactor.”
“I see. Anyway, it’s too bad. I wanted to win this time… … .”
Cheongsong opened his mouth with difficulty.
And everyone present realized what he was trying to say.
“I, the True Spirit State, admit defeat. This time, we lost.”
“yes?”
The question that arose did not come from Lim Jun-gyu’s mouth.
These were the words that suddenly burst out of Jegal Xuanmong’s mouth as he was pondering over how to return the flag.
All eyes were focused on Jegal Hyeonmong.
“Hmm, isn’t the match not over yet?”
“Still being mischievous. Wasn’t this what you were aiming for in the first place? You must have had several chances to win by now. Using that famous magic.”
“… … It’s not witchcraft, it’s sorcery.”
“If it’s not martial arts, then it’s sorcery.”
Cheongsong made the same sound as Danggon.
“But I didn’t do that. If I had, I wouldn’t have been able to compete to this extent, to the point where my heart would have been cleansed.”
They say that you become friends while fighting.
Of course, this match will not bridge the emotional rift between Daeryongpyo and Jinryongpyo. However, this match has allowed them to acknowledge each other to some extent.
‘Is this what you meant…?’
It was so creepy that it gave me goosebumps.
“You certainly deserve such an impertinent nickname.”
“I didn’t volunteer.”
Cheongsong smiled faintly. And seeing that, Jegal Hyunmong slowly realized one thing.
‘If I learn martial arts, will my ability to listen to others disappear?’
If they’re just going to accept it and move on anyway, why are they asking?
“You could say that this is part of my apology for what I’ve done to the priests so far. Anyway, this match will be a defeat for the Jinryungpyo nation.”
As Cheongsong spoke, he looked at the symbols of Jinryeongpyo-guk.
“I’m sorry for making such a unilateral decision. I will take full responsibility for this matter.”
“No, Confucius. I am simply moved to witness Confucius’s growth through this incident. I will also shoulder the responsibility.”
“……thank you.”
Cheongsong smiled. Then he took a deep breath and shouted with the last of his remaining energy.
“This match! Daeryongpyo-kuk’s victory!”
At the same time, the gong signaling the end of the match rang.
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A festival was taking place in Daeryongpyo-guk.
“Wahahahahaha! Hahahaha!”
Im Chung-do, who usually tries to be serious, burst into laughter today and was busy hitting Jegal Hyunmong on the back.
“Honestly, I’m just saying this now, but I was a little skeptical when I first heard you were betting on Jinryungpyo. But from now on, no matter what you say, I won’t doubt your victory!”
“Please be suspicious. I clearly said last time that there was a slight possibility… … . I was just lucky.”
“Haha, how humble! It really is my greatest fortune that you entered the Great Dragon Kingdom.”
‘Now do as you wish.’
Jegal Hyunmong gave up halfway and was tossed around.
At some point, I felt like I was sinking into a swamp and couldn’t get out. If you really have the mysterious and wonderful talents that other people say you do, I would like you to tell me how to get out of this swamp.
Jegal Hyunmong was caught up in this and that person until he barely managed to escape.
But there was another one who caught him.
“Hey, Jegal! You’re popular.”
“I didn’t want this… … .”
“Well, so what? There are days like this. It’s a victory achieved through their own efforts, isn’t it?”
“That’s right. They achieved it through their own efforts, so they deserve the credit.”
Dang Hwa-ryeong snickered at the sight.
“Even if you pretend not to, you secretly like Daeryongpyoguk.”
“My lady, do you know that you keep making excuses? Last time I got angry or something… … Ugh.”
When Tang Hua Ling poked Zhuge Xuan Mong’s waist, Zhuge Xuan Mong’s body bent like a bow.
“Wow, it’s quiet now.”
“… … Phew. Take this. It’s something I made, and it’s effective in healing various wounds. The responses from the fans are also good, so there shouldn’t be any problems.”
The eyes of the Dang Hwa-ryeong who accepted the offer became sullen.
Although there is no specific evidence, I suspect that they may have set out to create this.
“Anyway, I’m glad I was able to finish this before Lady Dang left. If I keep applying it, I think I’ll be completely cured by the time of the Seolhyeoljeon.”
“Huh? What are you talking about?”
“Didn’t you say you were going to have a ranking battle last time?”
“No, you said it as if you were going to break up.”
“Didn’t you say you were leaving?”
“huh.”
Dang Hwa-ryeong nodded.
“Are you going to take me with you?”
“Did you obtain the consent of the parties in advance?”
“I’m looking for it right now.”
Jegal Hyunmong’s eyes suddenly became dizzy.
