Chapter 581
581fury. 30 years ago (2)
Eighteen-year-old Baek Mu-heun was a boy who attracted everyone's attention wherever he went..
-That small cooperative is the one of the rumor⋯⋯.
-Okmyeon Confucius, right??
-oh my god. I see that face every day at the Blue Dragon Academy.?
His outstanding appearance was noticeable anytime and anywhere, and his excessively free-spirited behavior was a nuisance to instructors and an object of admiration and envy for martial artists of his age..
At the Tianwu Festival that year, Baek Mu-heun walked through the streets of Hubei and enjoyed the festival as if there was nothing to worry about. Likewise, I was with someone who seemed to be enjoying the festival to the fullest..
-Who is the Sohyup that walks next to me??
-It's my first time seeing this face. I guess he's a new student. He's handsome over there too⋯⋯.
-But isn’t he too delicate for a guy??
Many students at Odaegwan were busy whispering when they saw Okmyeon Confucius and the nameless handsome boy next to him. But as if it didn't bother them, the two happily walked around the night streets with a faint scent coming from their clothes..
The person who stopped them in a deserted alley was a small girl..
-Are you the Okmyeon Confucius, the greatest idiot in the Blue Dragon Academy??
-What are you?
At the time, the gap between the Five University Views was not as large as it is now, but the later indices of the Cheonmuhak Views were among the most outstanding..
-I am a member of Cheonmuhakkwan Student Council and am Geumsansan of Amipa..
Geumsansan was one of the most outstanding late season indexes among them, and was one of the candidates for the championship of Yongbongbimu that year. It was no exaggeration to say that among the students at Odaegwan, there was no one who did not know..
But Baek Mu-heun seemed to have no interest in such things..
-so?
-⋯⋯I heard that Confucius Okmyeon of Cheongryonghakwan harasses women in this area. Please stop now.
-What, what?
Right next to Baek Mu-heun, who was bewildered with his eyes wide open, a mysterious handsome boy glared at Baek Mu-heun and questioned him..
-That's true?
-Could it be real? Of course it's a conspiracy.!
-So are you saying that there are no disciples of Amifa??
-It's unfair and I'm going crazy. I can't believe it after spending an entire day with you.!
Baek Mu-heun, who feels really wronged, and a handsome boy next to him who holds back his laughter but continues to question him..
Geum Sansan tilted his head for a moment when Baek Mu-heun looked different from the rumors, but then spoke with a firm expression..
-Both of you, please follow me. Seeing the scent of alcohol in the air, I suspect that you may have been drinking, so I will personally take you to the Cheongryong Hall accommodation. This is also for your safety.
Later, I found out that the mischievous seniors at Cheonmuhakkwan had lied to get rid of Geumsansan, but Geumsansan, who was honest at the time, ended up being fooled..
Of course, there was no way the two legendary bastards of the Blue Dragon Hall would just follow her..
-That you care about our safety?
How can even a face that snorts obnoxiously fit together like a painting?.
Geumsansan, who was dazed for a moment, soon stiffened his expression and asked back..
-⋯⋯Are you laughing now??
- Didn’t I tell you to smile? Get out of the way because we don't have time. If we stay in the same place for a long time, Hakju will recognize us as if we were ghosts and come to catch us..
-If you won't follow me, I will subdue you with force..
-That's a bit difficult... uh? Lord Cheonmuhakgwan!
-Lord?
The head of Geumsan Mountain also moved along with Baek Mu-heun who shouted in surprise..
At that moment, Baek Mu-heun's divine form became blurred and passed by the side of Geumsan Mountain. It was after I traced her demonic blood with a test paper..
-uh? I thought it was definitely Lord Cheonmuhak, but I guess I had the wrong person..
-dastardly⋯⋯!
Geumsansan realized late that he had been hit, but his body was already stiff and he couldn't even move a finger..
Baek Mu-heun laughed playfully, lightly squeezing the top of Geum San-san's head with his fist..
- You don't just come here after hearing rumors and slander people. Even though I'm the size of a chestnut, I've already learned the bad things.
It was the first humiliation I had experienced as a disciple of Amipah. Geumsansan's body trembled, but there was nothing he could do because his demonic blood had been suppressed..
-I was just a little distracted! If you fought properly, you are as good as me⋯⋯!
If you think about it again, what a shameful statement..
However, Geum San-san, who was angry and confused at himself, thought that criticizing his opponent as a coward was a way to protect his pride..
Baek Mu-heun, who was listening quietly, smiled and proposed a bet..
-Then, let’s officially meet at Yongbongbimu later.?
-⋯⋯yes?
- No matter what country you are in, if you get caught causing an accident here, you might get expelled. But it doesn't matter if you're off stage?
-In Yongbongbimu⋯⋯. How do you know that you and I will fight?
Yongbongbimu was a competition in which many late exponents of the Five University Hall participated. Emperor Cheonmu's flower. However, in a situation where the bracket had not yet been announced, the idea of competing in Yongbongbimu was nothing short of absurd..
However, Baek Mu-heun said with a look like, “What’s the problem?”.
- You look pretty strong too. If we both don't fall out, then of course we'll meet someday, right? No matter how unlucky we are, we'll meet in the finals.
-under⋯⋯!
Geumsansan was speechless at that absurd level of confidence. A mysterious boy who was watching the two people from behind with his arms crossed chuckled..
-⋯⋯I will give you a chance to get revenge at Yongbongbimu, is this it??
-However, on the condition that what happened today will be kept a secret between us..
-⋯⋯.
When Geum San-san answered that she understood after much thought, Baek Mu-heun immediately released her demonic blood. And I turned around without any regrets.
-Then, let’s meet at Yongbongbimu..
-Today’s pledge! don't forget!
Baek Mu-heun just waved his hand without even looking back. And then, together with the mysterious handsome boy, he left the alley and disappeared among the people..
-Why are we talking for so long??
-You can't just leave a girl that young like that alone..
-Anyway, he is a sinful man..
-⋯⋯What are you talking about suddenly? It's been over half a year since I cleared everything..
-That's it. Even if I say it, my mouth only hurts. Hurry up and go see the performance..
The back of Baek Mu-heun, who suddenly disappeared while arguing with the handsome boy next to him..
-⋯⋯Not young. I am Geumsansan, a third year student at Cheonmuhakgwan..
That was the last appearance of Okmyeon Confucius Baek Muheun that Geumsansan remembers..
✻ ✻ ✻
The Annihilation God glared at Baek Mu-heun with harsh eyes..
“You reneged on your promise and withdrew from the competition. Thanks to you, I lost my chance to get revenge..”
On the day that Amipa's Geumsansan won the Yongbongbimu competition, Baek Moo-heun withdrew from the competition in the Yongbongbimu Sagang..
It was an incident that caused a lot of talk at the time. Some say that he suffered internal injuries, and others say that he gave up because he was trying too hard to control his body. There was even a rumor that he used cowardly tactics to climb up and gave up before he was caught..
The Annihilation God was convinced that none of them were true. And thirty years later, I met him again on the off stage..
“Are you... That girl who blocked us back then...?”
As if he finally remembered something, Baek Mu-heun's expression slowly spread with joy..
“ha ha ha! I can't help but recognize it. At that time, I had long hair and was barely tall, but I've grown so much in that time? As big as that chestnut⋯⋯.”
Baek Mu-heun kept his mouth shut under the fierce gaze of the annihilating god..
The opponent was an elder from the old sect. It was time to not tease you like before just because you were happy to meet you..
“Hmm. I'm sorry. I'm happy to think about old times, so stop⋯⋯.”
“It is done. I ask again. Why didn't you keep your promise??”
“Well, there's a reason..”
Baek Mu-heun smiled sheepishly. And he added it like an excuse.
“⋯⋯To be honest, I got drunk a lot the day before the meeting. I was so drunk that I couldn't dance..”
The truth I heard for the first time in 30 years was so insignificant that I was disappointed. However, there was no change in the face of the annihilating god..
“You're trying to lie to the end..”
“Really. My stomach was so messed up that I couldn't recover easily even with a fortune-telling breakfast. I had some work to do the day before....”
With a sly smile on his face and a vague remark, the God of Destruction raised his sword and aimed it..
“Draw your sword. I won't listen to any more excuses. It's time to keep your promise.”
“First of all, let me apologize. It was 30 years ago, but if you're still offended,⋯⋯.”
At that moment, a sword like a beam of light pierced Baek Mu-heun’s shoulder. At the same time, Baek Mu-heun rotated his body half a turn and struck with his sword, raising the sword of the Annihilation God upward..
Kyaang!
The Annihilation God did not reject the thrown sword and instead turned its body. The red-brown monk’s robes fluttered in the wind, forming beautiful waves. The sword flashing between them aimed at Baek Mu-heun’s gap. It was very difficult to distinguish what was real and what was false..
In response, Baek Mu-heun also concentrated and swung his sword. This was not an opponent I could beat by taking my time. In an instant, his sword seemed to have multiplied into dozens..
“It is the Okheo thirty-six sword of the annihilating god.!”
“The opponent is also formidable. As if the sword moves freely in the wind⋯⋯.”
“Okmyeon Confucius. Has anyone ever heard of that star??”
The audience was shaken by the inaction shown by the graduates. There was a mixture of cheers, astonishment, betting and enthusiastic cheering over the outcome of the match..
“God of annihilation... There was a master like that in the old school..”
Baek Soo-ryong watched Bimu with sparkling eyes as if he was interested..
I was well aware of the skills of my father, Baek Mu-heun, but I was also a little surprised by the sword of my opponent, the God of Destruction..
‘This one is much better than the Cheongseongshingeom, which is said to be a teenage swordsman..’
Moreover, the power is powerful, but it seemed like... a sword technique that had been honed for a long time to deal with someone..
Baek Soo-ryong realized who the opponent was and laughed..
“Anyway, he is a sinful man..”
Then Namgungsu, who had been watching the off-stage, turned his eyes and glanced at Baek Soo-ryong..
“It's a parametastasis..”
“for a moment. That's an insult, that's a compliment?”
“Your conscience will tell you. If there is such a thing..”
“⋯⋯.”
Baek Soo-ryong, who was speechless, focused on dancing again..
There were numerous sword marks engraved on the non-stage..
On the other hand, the two swordsmen's uniforms were clean and without any major scratches, and they stopped fighting for a moment and stood facing each other..
Annihilation Shinni opened his mouth first..
“Actually, I didn't think I would win.”
“⋯⋯what?”
After that incident 30 years ago, Geumsansan saw the sword of Baek Muheun, who had advanced to the Yongbongbimu preliminary round..
“You were stronger than me that year. Since I climbed all the way to Sagang, I have never competed for more than 100 seconds..”
“I can barely remember... Do you remember it all??”
Because I trained to death to win..
Fortunately, I was lucky and was able to reach the finals first..
However, Baek Moo-heun withdrew from the four classes and became the winner of Yongbongbimu..
“I thought there was something going on.”
Even if not this year, I thought we would meet again next year. They were in third grade, and they still had one more year left..
“But you didn't come the next year either. I heard later that he left Cheongryonghakwan with Jeongin..”
“⋯⋯.”
Afterwards, Geumsansan graduated from Cheonmuhakgwan at the top of his class. Even after returning to Amipah, he did not neglect his sword..
“I thought that if I went to Gangho, we would meet someday. I was sure that you would definitely make a name for yourself as an outstanding warrior..”
He went to the rivers and lakes, cut down many evildoers, and helped sentient beings who were in need. I also got the undeserved nickname of God of Extinction..
Still, the emptiness in a corner of my heart was not filled..
“You were nowhere to be found. Where have you been and what have you done so far??”
The calm voice no longer contained the slightest resentment. I was just curious..
Where and what did a warrior with outstanding qualifications like you do, build a wall with Kang-ho?.
Baek Mu-heun answered honestly without hiding anything..
“I went on a river cruise with my wife. Afterwards, I opened a military service in the countryside and made a decent living with my son..”
“⋯⋯Do you regret it??”
“at all.”
In response, the Annihilation God nodded his head..
“Now I can finally feel the sincerity..”
“I'm sorry I couldn't keep my promise..”
Baek Mu-heun's eyes sank solemnly..
His momentum, which had just been focused on blocking the sword of the God of Destruction, has changed completely..
“Since you've made me wait for so long, I'll win for sure..”
“great. You have to come out like that..”
For the first time, Annihilation Shinni laughed..
Afterwards, strength began to form on the swords of the two people..
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