Heavenly Dragon Sword (1)
In the middle of a quiet oriental-style room.
Hugo, who was breathing evenly and closing his eyes tightly, was quietly immersed in meditation.
Right now, all sorts of concepts from the martial arts world were swirling around in his head, and he was repeatedly breaking down and reorganizing the martial arts he had accumulated so far.
‘Isn’t this great?’
After that process has been somewhat completed.
He slowly took a deep breath and exclaimed in admiration without realizing it.
‘In some ways, this could be seen as the perfect prescription for me right now.’
He slowly opened his eyes, roughly sorting out the dizzying swirl of knowledge.
If only I had my way, I would have collected everything and made it my own right away, but the amount of ignorance lingering in my mind was so vast that I had no choice.
Moreover, while the realization of his own martial arts was all he knew as ‘Ha Seung-hoon’ at the time, this was so difficult that no matter how hasty he was, it wouldn’t be possible to understand it in a few days.
“The Black Dragon’s Secret Book…”
It is a proof of loyalty that Heinz II received from the Black Dragon Lord, the master of the Black Dragon Society.
It was a name that could be proudly boasted as containing the essence of all martial arts in the martial arts world.
Of course, it was an emergency, but it wasn’t in the form of a book.
No, it wasn’t something with a form before.
All he had to do was receive all that information in its entirety through the Black Dragon Master’s skill that allowed him to record and manage ‘all the martial arts he knew’.
‘That gentleman is certainly no ordinary person. Well, it goes without saying that he has achieved great things on Earth and even obtained special privileges.’
Isn’t even his name “Reverse Emperor”?
A being that goes against the will of heaven, it was obvious that it was not a name that could be approached at a lukewarm level.
‘The former branch manager of the Bancheonhoe, where powerful people who are not known to the world are swarming. There is no way that the leader of the organization with such a secret would put a slacker in such an important position. Since the Bancheonhoe’s top priority in the early days was to take over China, the number of people in charge of that area at the time would have been very small.’
This ‘Black Dragon Secretary’ was something he started writing the moment the Black Dragon Master returned to Earth, and it was something he had been constantly editing and improving until recently, over twenty years later.
This is evidence that even after obtaining the special privilege of “Reverse Heavenly Swordsman” after endless research and using it to escape from the Heavenly Sword Society and thoroughly hide his existence, he did not neglect his martial arts research.
‘It’s not just a description of the martial arts of a few dimensions. It’s a kind of research journal that organizes everything from what he thought and what efforts he made to reach the present world to what he thought was necessary to reach the new world. At this point, I’m even more curious about how he managed to obtain so much information while avoiding the Bancheonhoe.’
I heard the gist of it.
How did he interact and share knowledge with masters who returned from various martial arts worlds?
If the Black Dragon Master felt that there was something new, he didn’t care even if the level of the opponent who had it was far lower.
And he did not hesitate to use any means necessary to obtain it.
Even when the opponents asked for a great deal of money, dangerous requests, or some of the martial arts knowledge he had accumulated, he accepted most of them, and when the opponents were truly unreasonable, he would even resort to strong measures such as force.
‘In the process, he also steadily recruited talented people to the Black Dragon Society. Furthermore, since he was still thirsty for growth, it was inevitable that he would always be greedy for new martial arts knowledge.’
No matter how great he was, he could not overcome the long history that had continued for hundreds and thousands of years by himself.
In the martial arts world, martial arts is the pinnacle of mystical knowledge that has been passed down for a long time and developed by countless geniuses.
What he did was merely to tweak and weave these brilliant legacies to his own benefit, never to create something completely new from scratch.
‘Of course, that alone would not be enough to call him a great master.’
Of course, the results of his research were not knowledge that could be fully accepted by anyone.
Except for the early ones, most research results were designed based on the premise of the existence of a “reverse celestial being” who twists providence.
Since the principles, each with their own subtle and unique nature, are intricately intertwined, if an ordinary person were to follow them as they are, they would fall into a state of obsession and become a wreck.
‘If it weren’t for me, then.’
He let out a snicker and slowly got up from his seat.
I felt a dull pain in my entire body, but I didn’t care.
If the Black Dragon Lord has a “reverse emperor” who can turn the world’s providence.
Because he had a “savior” who ignored all the limitations of the second dimension.
Woohoo—
The internal energy that was running wild inside my body gradually found stability.
Along with that, some of the martial arts that did not fit the logic of this world, the Gangwhan world, began to slowly take hold within his body.
‘It’s not finished yet, so it’s still lacking in many ways, but···.’
Once I found the path and method to take, it was only a matter of time before I could move forward.
He took a deep breath, opened the door, and took a big step outside.
‘Now that we see the wall, all that’s left is to get over it.’
The dazzling sunlight penetrated his eyelids.
I had been meditating since early morning, and before I knew it, the sun had risen to its zenith and was shedding bright light on the world.
Unlike before, when the sky was gloomy all year round, the sky was clear and high, with not a single cloud in sight.
“Ah! Brother! Are you here?”
At that moment, Namgung Soran, who was squatting in the yard in front of the door, turned his head and smiled brightly.
He held a long stem of dogwood in his hand and shook it gently.
While she was looking away for a moment.
-Meow!
-Nyaak!
“Ah! I got caught.”
Two small animals, crouching in front of it and watching the tips of the grass swaying back and forth, quickly flew forward and snatched it up.
And then, as if proud of his victory, he happily grumbled and chewed the grass with his small mouth.
Animals that at first glance appear to be ordinary kittens.
But it was never just cats.
Well, it’s not like a normal cat’s entire body is made of flames or shadows, right?
“Did Lady Namgung also rest comfortably?”
“Hey, here you go again. Feel free to talk, brother. I’m younger than you.”
“Hahaha, let’s change that little by little. But Young Lady Zhuge···?”
“My sister went out in a hurry earlier because she had something to ask the Taoists. She seemed really excited.”
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“Oh, that’s right. This place, along with the Zhuge Liang family, is called one of the two great mountain ranges of sorcery.”
Namgung Soran threw aside the dog grass that had completely turned to ashes and took out new grass and shook it gently again.
The two monster cats rise again and assume a hunting stance.
Of course, the cats weren’t the only monsters that existed here.
“By the way, this place is really… The words ‘a whole new world’ just come out naturally. It’s not enough to say it’s like a fairy tale.”
Namgung Soran looked around, sticking out his tongue.
Beyond the guest area where they were staying, a variety of monsters could be seen freely roaming around.
From dolls with the head of an animal and the torso of a human, to anomalous beings that had not even the slightest trace of human form left, various beings were walking around, chattering and talking freely.
“Well, this place is like a gateway to the outside world or a buffer zone for them. Those who have no experience with the outside world yet should start here and gradually learn about the world.”
This is Moshanpa, located in Jiangsu Province in the eastern part of the continent.
This was the first place we targeted on this expedition, and it was also the home of the monsters that had begun to appear in the world after the final war with the Demonic Cult.
“Haa, a monster. I’ve never even imagined one since I was little. It’s so strange.”
“As you know, you must be careful when dealing with them. If any friction arises at a time like this, the peace that has just been regained could be shaken.”
“Of course! Don’t worry, I was just a little nervous.”
Of course, a few minor mistakes won’t be a big deal.
Since the group was treated as guests thanks to the reputation of the Heavenly Dragon Swordsman that they had earned through their activities in the war, it is certain that they also had favor over us.
‘Still, I think it would be best to minimize repetition as much as possible. Considering the goal I came here for.’
The journey of Cheonryonggeomhyeop Ha Seung-hoon into the martial arts world was a journey that began with two main goals.
First, we must stabilize the world by eliminating the evil elements who still cause trouble without realizing that the world has changed.
And the second thing was to develop my own skills and find the clues needed to overcome the wall of reality···.
The visit to Mosanpa was related to the second of these objectives.
‘I’ve previously encountered the martial arts of the monsters through Mokin Gwang. It might help me overcome the wall of reality.’
Of course, I have now obtained an unexpected guidebook called the Black Dragon Secretary, but originally, the more possibilities there were, the better.
This way, you can choose which of the several methods is better, and you can even combine the strengths of both to achieve better results.
‘I am a hero known in Geumodo, so if you ask me to have a friendly match under the pretext of exchange···.’
But things didn’t go his way.
A figure running quickly from the other side collapsed in front of him.
A woman with a pale face and blood dripping from the corner of her mouth.
He was one of the secret warriors who served as Jegal Hye-mi’s escort.
“Oh my god! Oh my god! We’re in big trouble! The young lady…!”
To be more precise.
We had momentarily overlooked the fact that the problem was not just on one side.
***
A body like a tiger standing on two legs, with a height of over 5 meters, a long tail, sharp teeth that are clearly visible because there are no lips, a pair of molars like a wild boar protruding between them, and eyes that contain blazing will-o’-the-wisp.
“Doolnim! He is a guest of Mosanpa! If you do this… Keuk!”
“Krrrr—Shut up! How dare you spit at me!”
Do-ol, who had an overwhelming sense of intimidation that matched his ferocious appearance, lightly waved his hand and blew away the last remaining Taoist, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.
He grabbed Jegal Hye-mi, who was looking up at him with her frozen body, with his large hands.
‘What luck! Who would have thought that I would see the Dragon Child in a place like this? And the most high-ranking one of them all!’
Dool.
He was once a great monster of the anti-Geumodo faction, but he was a defeated soldier who fled to the shadow of Geumodo after losing his brothers, who were also called the ‘Four Evils’, due to the rise of the Demonic Cult.
Of course, even though he was in that situation, there weren’t many people who could treat him carelessly as a great monster.
Since Geumodo Island had suffered great damage during the war, the addition of that much force was actually a welcome development.
As expected, he was playing a significant role against the Demonic Cult and establishing his own position.
But that is only a story until peace comes.
After the final war, Dool was reduced to a literal useless nuisance.
He, whose nature is on the edge of evil, was nothing more or less than a being who would easily cause trouble in times of peace.
In a time of chaos, the use of force was clear enough that the side effects could be tolerated, and there was no need to be stressed out by unsatisfied desires, but now he was just a bundle of trouble who caused trouble without doing anything of help.
The leadership of Geumodo Island seriously considered whether or not they should seal him away, as they felt they could not leave him alone like this.
And even in the midst of the turbulent times, Dool, who had survived until now with his ghostly wit, could not have failed to notice such a trend.
‘Do you think I’ll give in so easily?’
But no matter how much I thought about it, it seemed difficult to escape on my own.
Although he claims to have the power to destroy even the most skilled of martial artists, he is no match for the original opponent.
In that situation, it was a great opportunity for him to encounter the Dragon Child, the apostle of the Dragon God and one of the axes of world salvation.
‘Surely, the Dragon Child is the key to saving this world. If we burn a creature that has such great karma!’
So it was no wonder that the flow of thought was the same as that of the demonic cultists.
Dool, who had the same look in his eyes as the men he had killed so many times, grabbed Jegal Hye-mi with his large hands and flew away.
I would like to just eat it up right here and now, but in order to have a full consciousness, I need to follow some procedures, even if it is only a brief one.
“Kreuk kruk—! With this, I’m free! Come on, chase after me for the rest of your life!”
As expected of a great monster, he ran through the forest at an incredible speed that did not match his size.
And yet, like a great hunter, he left no traces behind.
Like a hawk silently approaching and biting the scapegoat’s collar.
‘I wish I could catch a dragon while I’m at it. I have to get back at those guys to get over the humiliation I’ve suffered so far…’
Was it because I was so full of pride?
Shh—
He couldn’t help but be a beat late in noticing the black shadow approaching him.
‘Huh? Not bad!’
Of course, that wasn’t a big problem.
Even though he was only a breath away, there was a huge gap between him and the attackers, so much so that he was several steps ahead.
Phaaaat—!
The problem is that fleeting moment.
It was a golden flash that burst from the hand that was holding the dragon child, as if it had been planned in advance.
At the same time, he tore apart the female dragon that was rushing towards him like a snake without any sign of it, as if it had become one with the shadows of the forest, and felt emptiness in the hand that had been holding the woman tightly.
“uh?”
Dool looked down at his empty hands for a moment.
And then I slowly looked around.
No matter how much I looked, I couldn’t find it.
As if it had just evaporated from the spot.
“How dare you!”
But he is a great monster who has reached the realm of transcendence.
The expanded senses that seemed to engulf the entire forest in an instant quickly captured the moving sacrifice.
Just a moment ago, along with the sound of the bastard who had ambushed him and diverted his attention elsewhere.
[Khuuuuuuuuu——!]
A storm rose with a roar of rage, and earthquakes occurred throughout the mountain.
If it comes to this, moving covertly is a failure.
All that’s left is to finish the job as quickly as possible and leave before the leaders who can deal with him are dispatched from Geumodo.
The moment I made up my mind like that.
Kwaaaaang—!
Everything in a straight line with the target was instantly destroyed by the movement of the 5-meter giant moving at supersonic speed.
***
‘Oh, why did the cooldown time occur at this time of all times?’
Ha Seung-hoon, who was running while holding Jegal Hye-mi in his arms, frowned.
Who would have thought that something like this would happen while we were in the safe haven of Mosanpa?
He quickly ran away, but then stopped, turned around, and drew his sword.
There was no point in running away any longer.
Kwaaang!
[I’ll kill you! You insect-like bastards!]
Because the monster that had dug a large path through the forest was right behind me, reaching out its hand.
