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< Martial Arts Competition (7) - Silence is Golden >
“Don’t give up three seconds.”
Younghosik couldn’t hide the smirk on his lips.
The opponent is a young girl who is just starting out in the martial arts world.
He was a disciple of the Great Mountain Sect, and he was of an insignificant status that could not even be compared to himself, a disciple of Jang Moon-in.
‘If it were normal, I wouldn’t have even paid attention to you, a worthless bastard···.’
Yeongho-sik looked at Namgung-hyeon over the man’s shoulder.
How can she be so confident without knowing what will happen to her brother in the future?
The moment he saw her face, the Volcano God’s mind became evil.
‘I’ll make your brother a cripple. I’ll make him pay for daring to insult me. And you b*tch…’
In Yongbongbimu, there is a rule that you cannot kill your opponent or use your hands too viciously.
But if the difference in skill was too great, it could easily have been disguised as an accident.
Yes, that’s right.
That is, if the difference in skill is significant.
‘If I just make it look good, even if he becomes a cripple, he won’t be able to eliminate me.’
Younghosik knew how to use the power that his status gave him.
A disciple of the leader of the Hwasan faction and a candidate for the championship.
Unless the leader of the martial arts world has any intention of turning his back on the Hwasan faction, a ‘little accident’ won’t be enough to eliminate him.
As Baek Joong-heon thought, Yeong Ho-sik was a clever and persistent man.
Despite the words of giving in to the three-course meal, the great man still had not drawn his sword.
“Hmm… What should I do?”
However, he frowned slightly, seeming to be contemplating something.
Yeonghosik interpreted the appearance as follows.
‘You’re going to abstain? Do you think I’ll just leave you like that?’
“You’re so nervous that you can’t draw your sword? Well, this is probably your first time drawing your sword in front of so many people. You’re probably scared too.”
Younghosik’s speech became almost condescending, but no one found it strange.
Even though it was the same review index, the level was different.
“Then I will give in a little more.”
Yeongho Sik released his sword and placed it on the floor. He carried his left hand behind his back, and folded his fan with his right hand and held it short like a sword.
“I’ll only use one hand and won’t even lift a sword. I think this will make for a pretty interesting fight for the audience.”
Some of the martial artists, including Baek Joong-heon, frowned. It was because Yeong-ho-sik’s attitude was overly arrogant and he was ignoring his opponent.
However, most of the audience was enthusiastic and said it was rather entertaining.
“This is going to be fun!”
“Show me the volcano faction’s season!”
“Chivalry Sword! With this, don’t you think you have a chance of winning?”
“Okay. Don’t give up and keep fighting!”
Now the landlord is in a situation where he can’t abstain. If he abstains without even fighting in this situation, he will be branded a coward for the rest of his life.
It was as Younghosik had expected. The man muttered as he drew his sword.
“···Hmm. I’ve decided.”
Iron grumble.
Both the sword and scabbard were cheap, and the sword made a rough sound when drawn.
The man swung his sword in the air several times.
“If you give in to the three-course meal, does that mean you’ll only defend until then?”
Yeonghosik answered with a smile.
“Of course. I can give you more if necessary. Would Ochosik be okay?”
“No, that’s enough.”
The big man who was laughing slyly rushed in like lightning.
The small whisper that followed was heard from right in front of Yeonghosik.
“To create one idiot.”
Younghosik, startled, hurriedly stepped back and swung his fan. The fan formed a semicircle, blocking all the sword paths that the opponent was trying to attack.
A reddish energy formed over the fan, creating a shield. The realm of the sword was spread out with a short fan.
Exclamations erupted from the audience.
“Wow!”
The nickname of Volcano Divinity was not given for nothing. Youngho-sik’s martial arts skills were outstanding enough to carry the expectations of the Volcano faction.
‘You’re faster than I thought, but that’s all. You can’t break through my barrier…’
However, the power contained in the Great Man’s sword exceeded Yeongho-sik’s expectations.
Kyaang!
With a single impact, the curtain broke and the fan was flung out of the stage.
At the same time, Younghosik’s heart opened defenselessly.
‘How ignorant!’
Yeongho-sik opened his eyes wide. The man took a deep breath, put away his sword, and then quickly stabbed again.
Younghosik’s eyes shook. His mind, which had been letting its guard down, disappeared.
Phew!
He swung his swords to push them aside, then kicked the swords off the ground with his feet.
As soon as the sword was in his hand, a sense of relief spread throughout his body. Yeongho-sik immediately assumed the basic form of the Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Technique.
“Phew···.”
But the man did not attack anymore.
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Instead, he stepped back and spoke loudly so everyone could hear.
“You said you would give up three seconds, but in two seconds you are using your left hand and raising your sword. Is that also all the teachings of the Hwasan faction?”
“Ugh···.”
Yeong-ho-sik’s face turned pale as he realized his mistake too late. He had broken the promise he had made to himself.
It is such a shameful thing for a political party that values face and reputation.
If the Great One were to demand that he admit defeat here, the Volcano Divinity might have to step down from the stage.
But the man didn’t do that.
Just like Younghosik, Daein also decided to make Younghosik a cripple.
But the reason was different.
‘Volcanic Eumma Yeonghosik.’
Although he is now called the Divine of Volcano, 10 years later, Yeongho-sik is infamous as a martial arts master.
Unable to control his lower self, he raped a daughter from a prestigious family, was excommunicated, and fearing the punishment of having his lower body removed, he killed the guards and ran away.
Later, he was a piece of space trash who escaped to Earth from another dimension and committed crimes.
‘I should get rid of it while I’m at it.’
The man made up his mind. Of course, on the surface, he put forth a justification befitting a righteous knight.
The man shouted in a raised voice.
“You unilaterally offered to give up the Samcho-sik. However, I have no intention of claiming victory with this. So···.”
The man adjusted his grip on his sword and straightened his posture. Then he spoke in a serious voice.
“Don’t even think about insulting me anymore, and just attack me with all your might.”
Daein provoked Yeonghosik by waving his empty left palm.
The audience reacted explosively to his appearance, which was like that of a martial arts film’s main character.
“Wow! Now I see, you’re really skilled!”
“What’s that guy’s nickname?”
It was surprising that he pushed the volcano god, but he was a man who chose a fair fight, abandoning even the pretext of an easy victory.
It was a moment when the nickname ‘Yi Chie-sword’ was strongly imprinted in the minds of the audience.
On the other hand, the volcano god was met with boos.
“Wow!”
“A disciple of a prestigious school should know shame!”
“If you know the shame, abstain!”
The situation changed 180 degrees from before. As all kinds of jeers poured out on Younghosik, even the Hwasanpa’s unmanned forces blushed.
However, Younghosik did not abstain.
‘If you back down here, you’ll be a laughing stock for a long time. But if you make up for it with your skills!’
Yeonghosik took the lottery ticket and apologized and thanked the person.
“···I made a mistake due to my lack of experience. I am grateful for your generous understanding. From now on···. I will do my best.”
Younghosik gritted his teeth tightly.
No matter what people say now, if you win the Yongbongbimu, public opinion will eventually change for the better.
‘We must cut the interest. We must!’
Seeing the murderous intent and speculation rising in Younghosik’s eyes, the great man smiled.
This is enough.
‘It’s the perfect environment for the rain to overheat.’
“Let’s do our best.”
“Of course.”
And the two men rushed at each other at the same time without saying who would go first.
Kagagagagagang!
The swords clashed fiercely and sparks flew.
The red and blue swords clawed at each other like two snakes.
The stage floor was hollowed out, and the crowd roared as the two men evaded attacks with stunt-like movements.
“Wow!”
The two people’s skills seemed almost equal.
Spectators who couldn’t take their eyes off the match stood up from their seats to watch the match.
Chaechaechaechae!
The speed at which the swords clashed with each other became faster and faster, and the clashes became more fierce and rough. Little by little, blood began to spurt out.
“Haha… that’s amazing.”
“Is this really the preliminaries?”
Even the most famous martial artists who were sitting in the special seats to watch the show in a dignified manner were startled by the high standards displayed by the two later judges.
It was just one match during the preliminary round.
But I couldn’t take my eyes off it.
The matches were also taking place on other preliminary stages, but the people there were only watching, with the monks and their families.
The leader of the martial arts world, Yulgi, asked.
“Even if the Volcano Divinity’s power is like that… The landlord? Who is that young man?”
The man next to him answered the leader’s question.
“I am from the Baekga Geommun in Guangdong, and my nickname is Yihyeop Geommun. I am a freshman in the martial arts world.”
“A hundred schools of thought?”
At the question of what sect he was from, the man standing next to the leader bowed his head.
“Checking.”
“What are the chances that he is a spy of the Demonic Cult?”
“That’s because I received a letter of recommendation from Namgung Se-ga···.”
At those words, the eyes of Yalulgi and the elders of the martial arts world turned to one person.
“Namgung Daehyeop. Is it true that that young man received a letter of recommendation from the Namgung family?”
When asked the question, Namgung Jeongcheon, the head of the Namgung Se family, smiled kindly.
“Haha. That’s right. It’s because we have a connection with him… But I didn’t know he had such great martial arts skills.”
Namgung Jeongcheon spoke humbly, but lava was bubbling inside him.
‘It’s him! That guy is indeed Namgung Sangin’s son!’
Now his suspicions had become 80% certainty. He thought that the deceased man was the son of Namgung Sangin, the head of the Geomhwangmun clan.
Anger welled up. My inferiority complex exploded.
The face of his son, Namgung Hwi, overlapped with that of the landlord.
‘You were given all kinds of elixirs as soon as you were born, so how can you be so much worse than Namgung Sangin’s son?’
It was also Namgung Jeongcheon’s own inferiority complex during his childhood.
During the time when he was younger, he was always compared to Namgung Sangin, who was his peer. No matter how hard he tried, Namgung Sangin was always in front of him.
···That was why. I decided to erase the Geomhwangmun from the martial arts world···.
“Namgung Daehyeop?”
“···Oh, yes?”
The leader of the martial arts world asked with a worried face.
“You don’t look well. What’s wrong?”
“Haha. The skills of the later indexes are so amazing… I think I lost my mind for a moment.”
“That makes sense. Seeing how great the swordsmanship of the Yi Chie sword is, Namgung Daehyeop’s vision is truly amazing!”
“Hahahaha.”
Namgung Sangin barely managed to keep a smiling expression.
‘What should I do? Should I send an assassin to kill that guy right now?’
But the timing wasn’t good.
The Yongbongbimu has already begun. If a participant were suddenly assassinated, the Murim Alliance would not remain silent.
Moreover, his skills are on par with those of the Volcano Divinity… If he fails, the repercussions will be enormous.
‘Or should I just frame him as a spy of the Demonic Cult and kill him?’
This one looked better.
If it’s evidence, we can make it. If the power of the Five Great Powers comes together, we can even make up facts that don’t exist.
‘Yes. It’s about striking before he gets hit. You have to set a trap for him that he can never escape from.’
Namgung Jeongcheon looked at the great man on the stage while plotting a strategy in his head.
‘I won’t make the same mistake twice.’
At that time, the outcome of the fierce battle was decided.
-Bam!
“Snap!”
With a single scream, the volcanic spirit that had its heart kicked fell to the ground.
***
It happened without me knowing.
Chaechaechaechae!
The situation was so intense that it wouldn’t have been strange if one of the two had lost a limb or had a hole ripped through their body.
That’s why Baek Joong-heon, the heartless guest, was always ready to intervene. He was the person in charge of the secret theater.
‘They are both children who will become the backbone of the martial arts world. Neither one of them can die or be seriously injured.’
If one side had the upper hand, it would have been easier to decide the winner.
However, the two showed equal skills to the point that it was impossible to say who was better. So I couldn’t get involved.
It was then that the volcanic god used the Plum Blossom Sword Technique to corner the man.
“Haaap!”
Among the twenty-four plum blossom sword techniques, the first technique of the plum blossom nine transformations targets the vital points of the great man’s body.
Nine plum blossoms fill the space.
The audience erupted in admiration at the beauty of the sword reaching its peak.
“Ohhh!”
“Huh!”
It was such a beautiful sight that even Baek Joong-heon lost his mind for a moment.
The man stepped on the path in a dizzying manner and avoided the plum blossoms.
But a few brushed his shoulders, waist, and thighs.
The man staggered. It seemed that he had been avoiding the sword without being able to check the part of the floor that was cut off by the sword.
“It’s over!”
Younghosik, who judged that he had seized the opportunity, rushed towards Daein.
The man quickly twisted his body while staggering. The two men’s swords became intertwined.
Chaechaechaechae!
In order to continue the offensive while Younghosik had the upper hand, he took a step forward. Into the space where Daein had cleverly blocked his view.
‘I got caught.’
The man smiled and stepped back.
“Huh!”
For a moment, Younghosik slipped and lost his balance. He spread his legs to regain his balance.
But then, ‘finally’, the man kicked his foot forward as part of a counterattack.
WHEEK!
As if being sucked in, the great man’s foot kicked Yeongho-sik’s chest.
-Bam!
“Crack···!”
With a terrible sound, Younghosik let out a single scream and fainted on the spot.
Blood flowed down between Younghosik’s thighs.
“······.”
At that tragedy, a brief silence that seemed like eternity fell on the room.
‘It exploded.’
‘It exploded.’
‘It exploded···.’
When everyone was at a loss, a loud noise erupted from the place where the martial arts masters were gathered.
“conflict-!”
The person who jumped onto the stage was the leader of the Hwasan faction.
He held his youngest disciple in his arms and examined his condition.
“You glutton···!”
Younghosik had already fainted.
And his precious thing···.
The leader of the Hwasan faction, who was unable to continue speaking, glared at the great man and screamed.
“You bastard! Even that wicked Sima Wei would not do something like that!”
The sharp gaze seemed ready to tear the man apart at any moment.
The man spoke with a resentful expression.
“It wasn’t my intention. The volcano suddenly slipped and my foot landed in a bad spot···.
“Shut up! He’s a rude person! He’s cheating! It’s against the rules to kick someone’s chest during a fight!”
Baek Joong-heon didn’t know what to do.
It’s clear that kicking someone’s butt is against the rules, but the situation just now didn’t feel like it was intentional at all.
“that is···.”
“Declare a penalty loss immediately!”
When the leader of the Hwasan faction raises his voice,
Whirlyrick!
The leader of the martial arts world, Yulgi, came down between the two.
“Jang Moon-in. Calm down.”
Yul-gi calmly appeased the leader of the Hwasan faction.
“The attack just now did not appear to be intentional. Considering the fact that the floor was slippery due to the pooling of blood and the fact that it was sloppy. What just happened was an accident.”
“Master! My disciple has become like this…!”
The leader of the martial arts world shook his head at the fiercely glaring leader of the Hwasan faction.
[Long story. Look around. Public opinion is not good for the Volcano faction.]
When Jang Moon-in looked around belatedly, he saw countless eyes in the audience looking at him with displeasure.
“The leader of the martial arts world said it was a mistake.”
“Would someone who doesn’t come from a prestigious school live in sorrow?”
“Wasn’t it the case that the volcano god lost from the beginning when he was trying to give up the three primary powers? If you gave him a chance, he wouldn’t know how to be grateful···.”
The expression on the face of the chief of the Hwasan faction became increasingly hardened.
The people in the stands were the eyes and ears of the martial arts world.
Among them were some unmanned islands, but there were also influential figures from each region. There were also the heads of large merchant houses and the owners of the flags.
It was never a good thing for the midwives to be seen as unpalatable to them.
[Long story. The Jeongma War is coming up. Please understand for the sake of the unity and solidarity of the martial arts world.]
[···Ugh. Okay, I understand.]
The leader of the Hwasan faction carried the unconscious Hwasan Shinsung to the council. However, before doing so, he did not forget to glare at the great man once more.
After the leader of the Hwasan faction left, Yul-gi approached the leader and personally patted him on the shoulder.
“Congratulations on your victory. You are very talented.”
The man politely took the lottery ticket.
“thank you.”
“I’d like to talk more, but we’re still in the middle of a competition… Let’s make some time later.”
“It is an honor.”
The man showed a polite attitude without being rude. Yul-gi looked at him with pleasure.
“The Sword of Chivalry… I guess I’ll get a cooler nickname soon.”
“······.”
After the Yalulgi had returned to its original position, the atmosphere finally calmed down.
Baek Joong-heon looked around under the stage and asked.
“Is there anyone who can challenge the sword of chivalry?”
“······.”
Everyone seemed to recall the famous saying, ‘Silence is golden.’
There was no way. Some of the men were crossing their legs like puppies who need to pee.
In particular, those who had been badmouthing the man from behind earlier were even breaking out in a cold sweat.
‘If we go up, we’ll blow it up too···.’
So after half an hour, the great man leisurely went down the stage.
It was the first time that Yongbongbimu passed the preliminary round and the moment when the biggest upset was born.
“Chivalry Sword!”
“I hope you win!”
“It was really cool!”
The man waved lightly at the cheering crowd.
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