Chapter 613
613fury. But before that
First day of Yongbongbimu.
Every time students went on or off the stage, there were cheers, cheers, and sighs of disappointment from the audience..
“Indeed, the later indices of Cheonmuhakkwan are different! How many wins have we had already??”
“No fuss. The real dragons haven't even come out yet..”
“At Cheongryong Academic Center, Heon Won-gang, Wi Ji-cheon, and Dok Go-jun. I'll have to watch these three closely.."
“Candidates for Yongbong include Sima Hyeon and Yeonha of Zhou Zuo Academy, who should not be left out..”
“There's no need for it! I bet all my money on Shaolin Dragon!”
The crowd chatted and chatted with excitement. It was no exaggeration to say that it was the largest crowd of the past five days. There has already been a debate over the list of finalists and the winner..
The names of several late-stage indices were mentioned. The famous Fujigi players of Odaegwan, who had not participated in the competition for the past four days, appeared one by one as the Yongbong dance began..
“Younger fourth grade students at Jujak Academy and fourth grade Soilji students at Baekho Academy are welcome to come up.!”
Conquering Yongbongbimu and being recognized as the best review index in the world.
It was something every student attending Odaegwan dreamed of at least once..
Therefore, in order to participate in Yongbongbimu in perfect physical condition, it was common for people to not participate in other events at all..
In the Jujak Academy, Yeonha was such a case..
“⋯⋯I lost, I lost.”
“Thank you for yielding.”
The victory was instantaneous..
With a grin, he holstered his burning sword, took a swing at the shaman faction and the Suzaku Hakugwan, and then went down the stage..
He seemed so calm for having won in just five seconds..
“As expected, it is a secret weapon saved by the Suzaku Academy..”
Baek Soo-ryong muttered with small admiration..
It was a secret trick that the young Jujakkwan, who was also a disciple of the Sword Saint, had kept hidden until now for Yongbongbimu..
Although he was originally a student with brilliant talent, he seemed to have made even greater progress after experiencing combat in Akga..
“It's not just Yeonha. Yongbongbimu is a competition venue for the brightest talents in the world. If you let your guard down, anyone can lose..”
Namgungsu said that and watched Yongbongbimu with a calm expression..
The winners walked off the stage proudly, cheered by the audience, while the losers bowed their heads in frustration..
“okay. Not everyone can be a winner.”
Baek Soo-ryong lowered his head and looked at Mo Hyeong-woo coming down from the stage and said..
He performed better than anyone else in the group mock battle, but unfortunately lost in the first match in the Yongbong dance..
You could make an excuse that you used up too much stamina in the mock battle the day before, but those words wouldn't be able to comfort Mo Hyeong-woo. Anyway, defeat is defeat.
“Even if you try your best, you may lose in vain if you meet an opponent stronger than you. Because the idea that the reward for effort is fair is just an illusion. Well, anyway⋯⋯.”
Mok Hyeong-woo scratched the back of his head and approached the juniors who were waiting for him..
We exchanged a few words with other students who joked and comforted each other, and then sat down smiling as usual..
Baek Soo-ryong, who saw that, chuckled..
“Just shake it off well. There will be many opportunities in the future other than Emperor Tian Wu..”
“⋯⋯.”
Namgungsu looked at Baek Soo-ryong with a strange look..
Just a year ago, Baek Su-ryong, who declared that he would make Cheongryong Academic Hall win the World Cup, and Baek Su-ryong now, were the same, but they felt like different people..
“Isn’t it a pity? If all four students had come forward, we would have won most of the first matches..”
Namgungsu's gaze turned to Geo Sangwoong, Ya Suhyuk, and Yeomin who were watching Yongbongbimu..
Three players who had performed well in previous competitions did not participate in Yongbongbimu..
Everyone was puzzled by that fact, but Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal..
“They said that since they had already produced enough results, they would leave the rest to the others and just enjoy the sights.?”
“⋯⋯what?”
This also looked different from before..
If I were the White Water Dragon of the past, I would never have allowed it..
This means that his students give up the opportunity to participate in the Yongbong dance to other students..
Namgoongsu’s expression became even more strange..
Is that Baek Soo-ryong's idea to give more students a chance, or is it just a mischievous joke?⋯⋯.
I needed to check..
“In order to allow more students to experience the Tianmu Festival, does this mean that it is okay if they do not win the Yongbongbimu competition??”
Then Baek Soo-ryong turned his head and looked straight at Nam Gung-su. Namgungsu looked at those eyes closely..
“What nonsense??”
“⋯⋯.”
“Of course, Yongbongbimu should also win. I seem to have misunderstood something. What I was trying to say is⋯⋯."
A confident smile appeared on Baek Soo-ryong’s face..
In the direction he was looking, there were Heonwon River and Wijicheon Stream..
Among the Blue Dragon Five Mangs, the two boys were the first to become disciples..
They were geniuses who were born with natural qualities and senses, and with the special guidance of Baek Soo-ryong, they had grown to a frightening extent over the past year..
Heon Won-gang, who finished the dance first, was having a snowball fight alone while glaring at Paeng Sa-hyeok, and Wi Ji-cheon was taking a deep breath while waiting for his turn..
“That means those two are enough..”
“⋯⋯.”
Relief spread through Namgungsu's eyes as he looked at Baeksuryong's expression as he looked at his students with pride. But I didn't show it and spoke bluntly..
“Whether it was a year ago or now, you are ridiculously confident..”
“I think it's baseless confidence?”
When Baek Su-ryong asked with a grin, Nam Gung-su did not answer but turned his head to look at the off stage..
The late indices of the Five University Hall were competing fiercely to prove their achievements over the past year..
It was rare for one side to end in an overwhelming victory. Most people competed for at least a few dozen sums and up to hundreds of sums..
It didn't matter whether he was professing martial arts or not. The insight of a world-class expert could be seen through the sweat of the students and how much effort they had put in..
“⋯⋯If the Yongbong rankings were determined based on who worked the hardest, I think your two students would have a high chance of being in the Yongbong ranks..”
“Is this Namgung Su-style cheering or something??”
“gibberish.”
Namgungsu dismissed Baek Soo-ryong's playful question and focused on the competition again..
Then, when I saw a scene that made me feel uncomfortable for a moment, I narrowed my eyes..
“That is⋯⋯.”
A Cheonmuhakgwan student from the old school was pushing his opponent with overwhelming strength..
The audience erupted in exclamation, but Namgoongsu's gaze became increasingly colder..
Baek Soo-ryong must have felt the same thing and lowered his voice and said,.
“I felt it before, the students of Cheonmuhakgwan. Isn't there something strange??”
“The Qi in the body is unstable and cannot be properly controlled. This is something that rarely happens to late-stage exponents with that level of skill. like⋯⋯.”
When Namgungsu could not bring himself to mention the family that came to mind, Baek Soo-ryong spoke instead in a cold voice..
“It's like I suddenly took an elixir that didn't fit the bill..”
Coincidentally, the next turn was the dance between Cheonmuhakkwan and Cheongryonghakkwan students..
✻ ✻ ✻
“Namgung- seok, a first-year student at Cheongryong Hall, and Jong-yeon, a second-year student at Cheonmu Hall, please come up to the non-stage.!”
The two boys went on stage at the same time. The light footsteps and polite gestures proved that he was raised with a prestigious education..
“This is Namgung Seok of the Namgung family. I learned the Changgung Muai sword technique..”
“This is the final performance of the Jeomchangpa group. I learned the four-day sword technique..”
The two students, facing each other, raised their swords and took a stance..
Phew-.
Namgoongseok took a deep breath and concentrated his mind..
His opponent was a late member of the Jeomchang faction, famous for his sharp swords, and his grade was higher than his own..
If it were like before, I would have been intimidated first..
But now, to my own surprise, I felt so calm..
‘No matter how strong you are⋯⋯.’
Namgung-seok's gaze was directed at Wi Ji-cheon, behind Jong-yeon, who was waving his arms and cheering for his friend..
I was so used to fighting with peers who were stronger than me that I got sick of it..
‘There's no way I'm stronger than that monster.’
When I thought about that, I felt a strange sense of relief and at the same time relaxed. A faint smile appeared on Namgoongseok’s lips..
“It looks like the junior at Blue Dragon Academy is full of confidence.?”
Jongyeon of the Jeomchang faction smiled coldly and spoke in a whisper. Namgoongseok didn’t bother to say anything..
Yongbongbimu was a stage to test one's limits. I just wanted to do my best as a military officer..
But the other person kept talking. It was a clumsy provocation.
“I advise you in advance, if you don't think you can dodge my sword, it's better to stay still. If you move carelessly, you could get seriously hurt..”
“I heard that the sword of the Jeomchang faction is so fast, but it seems like they teach how to speak concisely..”
“dare⋯⋯!”
When Namgung-seok responded lightly, Jong-yeon gritted her teeth. This level of discipline was a basic skill for students at Cheongryong Academy..
As soon as the director finished saying that it was okay to start the dance, Jong-yeon hit the floor of the dance floor and rushed to the ground..
nettle liquid!
Jeomchangpa's sword is fast and sharp. The four-point sword technique, which originated from a folk tale in which a descendant shot an arrow and made the sun fall, split the space like a beam of light..
‘It's fast.’
It's fast enough to make your hair stand on end. But it wasn't unstoppable.
Namgungseok performed the Changgung Muai sword technique. The sword of the Namgung family, embracing the blue sky, was straight and infinitely free..
If anyone asks how two qualities can coexist, it is Namgungsu and Baeksuryong. I will say that it is the result of receiving guidance from two people..
Kyaang!
Namgoong-seok gained confidence after defeating his opponent's first attack..
The scariest thing about the four-day sword technique is the first herbivorous meal..
Compared to the martial arts of the other old schools, which continued in a continuous manner, the martial arts of the Jeomchang school were focused on winning in a short period of time..
‘Now it's my turn.’
The opponent who was blocked with his best sword had no choice but to reveal a gap, and Namgung-seok was confident in taking advantage of that moment. I quickly narrowed the distance to my opponent, who clearly looked embarrassed..
At that moment, Jong-yeon gritted his teeth and unleashed incredible power from his whole body..
Hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
At the same time, Jong-yeon bent his wrist at an abnormal angle and retrieved the thrown sword. Namgungseok's eyes widened at the completely unexpected attack coming from the sword..
It happened in an instant..
Seat!
The front of the uniform that had been cut by the sword opened and blood dripped. Namgoong-seok stumbled backwards and got down on one knee..
“Cough⋯⋯.”
Blood flowed from the corner of the mouth. The cut was not deep. However, the boiling power of the opponent who came in with the sword shook the inside..
It was Namgoong Seok’s defeat..
Numerous questions remained about the situation just moments ago, but instead of arguing, Namgung-seok staggered to his feet and took a shot at the winner..
“⋯⋯I was able to learn a lot.”
“If you work harder, you will get good results next year..”
In response to his opponent's shameless words of congratulations, Namgoong Seok gritted his teeth and walked off the stage..
Baek Soo-ryong and Nam Gung-su, who watched the dance from beginning to end, had cold expressions on their faces..
“not sure?”
“⋯⋯.”
Namgoongsu silently agreed..
The late Jisoo of the Jeomchang faction drastically increased his strength by taking elixirs..
That in itself is not against the rules or wrong..
However, in general, if you take an elixir, you should not use martial arts recklessly until you have fully made the energy your own..
Not only was it difficult to control the increased internal power in a short period of time, but there was also the risk of being intoxicated if not careful..
“There's no way you don't know such basic things.⋯⋯.”
Namgungsu could not understand the behavior of the clan that made the late exponents take risks in order to win the secret martial arts competition..
Of course, the Myungmoon Daepa's mind method is very stable, so the possibility of being caught in a conspiracy is significantly low, but that does not mean there is no risk..
Jong- yeon of the Jeomchang sect was not in the state of martial arts, but his complexion was pale due to excessive use of internal energy..
“Of course I knew it, but I just did it..”
Baeksu-ryong looked at the head of Cheonmuhak with a sarcastic face. It was obvious who was leading this..
Moreover, the problem was not just the explosion of stamina caused by taking the elixir..
‘At the end, Chosik unfolded his wrists. It wasn't the normal way. It may be okay for a few times, but if you continue to use it, your wrist will eventually be damaged and the speed of the Four Swordsmanship will also decrease..’
No matter how much he wanted to win the Yongbong fight, there was no way a monk would teach his disciples such techniques. It was clearly an act of Cheonmuhakkwanism..
But I didn't bother to say my thoughts out loud. If we try to argue it here, it will only sound like a lame excuse from a loser..
“I'm going to use a trick like this.?”
As Baeksu-ryong's mouth drew an eerie arc as he glared at the head of Cheonmuhak, Namgungsu shook his head with a concerned expression..
“I'm upset, but it doesn't mean I violated the rules of Yongbongbimu. A formal protest will be filed after today's game.⋯⋯.”
“Why are you protesting??”
I think people don't do it because they don't know how to do it..
There was a lot of willingness to deal with trickery..
But before that.
They'll be the first to know that there's someone on this side that this trick won't work on..
“First-year students at Cheongryong Hall, Wi Ji-cheon, and fourth-year Cheonmu Hall students, please come up to the non-stage.!”
Coincidentally, the next match was also a match between Cheonmuhakkwan and Cheongryonghakkwan..
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