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Chapter 8: 100 transformations of God)

Chapter 8: 100 transformations of God)

“Master, if it is okay with you, could you teach me?.”

“Seocheon is putting this ugly teacher to shame. You are already more advanced than me, so what can I teach you?.”

Yoo Jeong-mok smiled bitterly..

“Above all, I am receiving instruction from Jang Mun-in, the greatest expert in Hwasan.……”

“If Jang Moon-in is the best expert in Hwasan, to me, Master is the best expert in the world. If it is because of Jang Mun-in's teachings that I am unable to receive instruction from my master, I will immediately tell him that I will no longer learn sword fighting..”

“guy. Have you learned anything about flattery since going to Gangho? … You're good, you're good.”

Even though he said that, he was a teacher who smiled at his student's words..

Yu Jeong-mok went outside first, and Joo Seo-cheon followed..

The place we arrived was a place full of memories..

“Now, let's do it together this time. You know what the conditions are?”

“of course.”

Climb a rock wall without using your strength.

There was no way I couldn't remember.

It was a practice I struggled with as a child..

The difference from the past is that it is no longer difficult, and the speed of climbing has also become incredibly fast..

Above all, I was no longer climbing alone..

Disciple had a conversation with his teacher while climbing a rock wall.

“It seems like only yesterday that I was looking down at you from up there, but I can't believe you've already grown so much... … really awesome.”

Yoo Jeong-mok's eyes were filled with emotion..

I couldn't see because of the tears, but it didn't matter..

I climbed the rock wall as naturally as walking..

“This is all thanks to Master..”

Follow the teacher, but keep your distance.

I was wondering what would happen if I stepped on a shadow..

Sussssuk!

Movement reminiscent of a cockroach!

Although it was something that Yoo Jeong-mok's personality did not care much about, it was unacceptable from Joo Seo-cheon's point of view..

“If you think about it, it may be no different from becoming a strong player, but in less than a year, you can win against the world's 100 greatest experts and accompany the best late-round expert named Dokbong. You have achieved a lot..”

“I am so thankful that you praise me so much..”

“When I was young... … No, probably no one your age has ever experienced something like that. I guarantee you.”

“Master …… !”

I was more moved than anyone else had praised me..

I felt like tears were about to fall, so I covered them with my hands..

Rock climbing that can be done with just one hand!

‘okay. It's for this happiness.’

Starting from rescuing the guardian deity at a young age, he went to war and made every effort to disrupt the Amcheonhoe..

But the effort was by no means meaningless..

I have worked hard for peace at this moment..

Even though I may feel stupid, I was happy to spend time with someone I cherish, respect, and love..

It's time and happiness that I couldn't get before..

I hated myself for not being able to do anything..

I looked down at my cold body and shed tears..

As memories intersect, the feelings of that time come to mind..

But those feelings and memories had no meaning at this moment..

Greater happiness and warmth embrace your body and erase bad memories..

“You're there now.”

“Oh, already……”

“Seocheon. If it's okay, why don't you go up there first and catch me? This teacher is old and having a hard time..”

“yes!”

As soon as I answered, I launched myself toward the top..

It felt like I was really running on the ground, not climbing..

Yu Jeong-mok opened his eyes in surprise when his disciple became a ray of light and climbed up, but then burst into laughter..

“Master.”

The disciple holds out his hand..

The teacher held that hand and recalled the past..

‘A child who was so small……’

The child seemed scared and cowered when I tried to pet him..

A child who worked hard for fear of being abandoned.

A child who didn't say anything even though it must have been difficult and painful..

The child who smiled and said it was okay because he was worried that the other person would be worried..

Those hands that used to be the size of palms have now become adults..

“okay.”

I climbed up while holding onto those hands full of calluses..

Then there was a young man who had already grown up and was smiling brightly..

“This place is still the same.”

As I turned my back, dawn came beyond the peak..

Whether it is dusk or dawn, the unique light combines with the energy of the volcano to create a spectacle that cannot be expressed in words..

“okay.”

Alumni, brothers, and priests praised the student..

And they all said together.

It changed while I wasn't looking..

It's definitely not wrong..

If you look at appearance or martial arts, you can see that a lot has changed..

I often had the feeling that it was someone else..

I heard so many people say that they didn't know there would be too much discussion because there was so little action within the faction..

“really……”

However, the disciple reflected in the eyes of the teacher remains the same..

It may have grown, but it hasn't changed..

A kind disciple who doesn't show it even when he is scared and has a hard time..

“It's still the same.”

That is Yoo Jeong-mok's disciple Ju Seo-cheon..

* * *

Time passes like running water.

The water, which had been flowing leisurely, gradually became faster and moved forward..

As the New Year's Eve falls and the New Year's Plum blooms, the month of Maegyeon comes..

And as spring passed, it became early summer..

“There is no such thing as a monster.”

Woo Il-moon stuck out his tongue with a tired face..

Half a year has passed since I started teaching the Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Technique..

However, even though I taught it only a few times, I quickly became proficient at using it..

It seemed like I was looking at disaster beyond genius..

In fact, I was just brazenly lying and pretending not to know what I originally knew, but there is no way I knew that..

So I have no choice but to misunderstand it like this.

“Phew……”

For the past six months, I have tried my best to train..

I didn't want to miss out on what the Ten Places of Heaven taught me..

In addition to the sword, he worked hard to learn martial arts of Hwasan, including Shinhaengbaekbyeon (神行百變), who has now achieved the third grade..

For reference, Shinhaengbaekbyeon was taught by Maehwageomjang Wi Ji-gyeol..

There was no room for a long-time scholar, but just teaching him how to use a sword was an unconventional greeting..

If I were to teach them from beginning to end when I was not even a student, I would inevitably be dissatisfied, so I decided to refrain from doing so..

However, this does not mean that Wijigyeol is chicken instead of pheasant..

Maehwageomjang is one of the top five masters in the Hwasan faction..

Outside of Gangho, he is ranked among the top 100 experts in the world..

He wasn't the head of the Plum Swordsmen for nothing..

He was a really good teacher, except for the fact that he was strict and was not very talkative, making conversation impossible..

‘after. After all, there is a big difference between what you know and what you don’t know..’

I knew about Sinhaengbaekbyeon, which is a martial arts method that is both a walking method and a spiritual method, and belongs to the upper class among the martial arts of the Hwasan school..

I only know about it, but I have not practiced it..

In terms of difficulty, it was at the level of the twenty-four plum blossom sword technique, so it was not easy to learn..

I once tried to do something on my own, but after experiencing failure, I realized my own talent..

There was a miniature version of the Twenty-Four-Summary Plum Blossom Sword Technique, and it was relatively easy because I had an understanding of the sword..

However, Shinhaengbaekbyeon did not have any of these things and was a martial artist who gave up after several attempts in his previous life..

In the meantime, I was fortunate to have Wijigyeol's teachings..

“You may not know the sword, but your talent for footwork is average..”

Wijigyeol said something while teaching..

It was a feeling worth seeing and comparing with Joo Seo-cheon's achievements..

“But there is nothing to worry about. From now on, it's enough to just focus on the new method and the walking method..”

“how long does it take?”

“It will depend on how hard you work. I will also tell the plum swordsmen so they can help you practice..”

‘They seem to think I'm going to be the plum blossom inspector..’

Maehwageomjang, Elder Wijigyeol, is famous for being indifferent to anything other than training or missions..

Still, it's not that I'm completely uninterested in others, but that exceptional case was when it was related to the plum blossom inspection..

If you were appointed as a plum blossom inspector or a candidate inspector who showed talent from the time of Yeonhwagak, you were carefully taught..

‘Actually, I'm not interested in Maehwa Swordsman, and I'm sure he'll be against it if he finds out that I'm going to join Gangho soon.?’

Usually, it takes one year for a strong candidate to appear for inspection. At most it's two years.

This was not the case for Joo Seo-cheon as there was no room for meritorious work during the insufficient period..

Since the Maehwageomjang's influence is not usually weak, I planned to quietly bury it like this and then run away to Gangho..

“Hasn't the outside been cleaned up as well?.”

“hmm.”

Half a year ago, as Youngjin said, when the situation became chaotic, the repair service was temporarily suspended due to danger..

And the situation that was chaotic due to the Seven Swords War was sorted out after some time..

“I'm sure it's not like I'm lacking in martial arts skills.?”

Woo Il-moon smiled bitterly, wondering if that could be possible..

When he returned six months ago, he had already erased those worries from his mind..

If a master of Hwajing, who is capable of joining the world's top 100 masters, cannot go out because his health is dangerous, all the disciples of the Hwasan Sect should be called in..

“Are you really not interested in plum inspection??”

“yes.”

I have suggested this several times while teaching swordsmanship, but the answer I get is the same..

I just sighed at the expected answer..

“I'm already feeling sick to my stomach as I imagine the elder above blinking and asking me why I did that..”

“I've expressed that I'm not interested since I was young, but it seems like you've completely forgotten..”

“Okay.”

“So please be kind to me.”

Once again, I'm going to the powerhouse..

Hassan decided to be as quiet as possible..

It's annoying if you stand out and step on Wijigyeol's eyes..

Around the beginning of the morning (3:00 to 5:00 a.m.), before dawn has yet arrived..

Ju Seo-cheon bowed to Yu Jeong-mok..

“Please forgive the Buddha disciple who greets me at this late hour..”

“Okay. I'm not old yet, but the older I get, the less sleep I get..”

Yoo Jeong-mok smiled softly as always..

“I'd like to give you some advice, but it's not my first time and you're so much better than me that there's nothing I can say..”

“Don't say things like that. How can a disciple be better than his teacher? I just got lucky.”

“A disciple is meant to surpass his teacher. My teacher always said.”

“Sajo… … What do you mean??”

Joo Seocheon asks curiously..

Since this was my first time hearing about the movement, I was curious..

Yoo Jeong-mok smiled with longing eyes..

“Before I could take you, he was caught up in the martial arts feud and passed away..”

“I'd like to hear more details.”

Joo Seocheon's eyes sparkled like a child waiting for his grandfather's story..

“If you come back safely, I will listen to you leisurely..”

A warm hand stroked my head..

“And isn't there a child waiting for you?.”

“yes?”

Joo Seo-cheon looked puzzled, and Yoo Jeong-mok looked over his shoulder..

The disciple's gaze also followed the teacher..

“Hmm……”

Nao So-wol, who was watching the conversation between the priests, blushed slightly as if they were embarrassed when their gazes gathered..

“Samae……?”

“I didn't mean to disturb you, death..”

“You came to see me off. thank you.”

I've greeted you before, so I'm sure it will be the same this time as well..

A corner of my heart was warmed by the consideration of the sister-in-law..

“That's wrong. I'm here to fulfill my promise.”

Luo Sowol made direct eye contact and smiled brightly..

I didn't understand the situation and was about to ask what was being said, when Yoo Jeong-mok patted my back and urged me on..

“Now, I'm going to go lie down soon, so go quickly. Still, it's really nice that I don't go out alone..”

“I can't believe you don't go out alone……”

“Don't worry, you've got permission..”

As soon as he finished speaking, Nak So-wol flew over and dragged Joo Seo-cheon away, who was standing awkwardly, and bowed..

“Well then, I'll be back..”

“Wow, is this the minor magic attack I only heard about? From the feel of my arm to my soul……”

“Please, please don't say anything weird.?”

The sharply raised voice gradually fades away..

Yoo Jeong-mok looked down at the back and muttered as if he was talking to someone..

“Is it okay if you don’t say hello??”

“……done.”

Shim Ok-ryeon answered from behind a nearby plum tree..

The head was still the same, but the gaze was turned to the side..

“It's not too late, if you don't mind ……”

“I did it yesterday so it's done.”

With those words, the presence disappeared..

Yoo Jeong-mok opened his eyes wide as if surprised, but then smiled warmly and softly as usual..

There are two main things to do next..

First of all, the transmission of prajna spiritual practice.

You can collect it from Lee Uichae and deliver it to Shaolin Temple..

There is also a way to send someone the Murim Lord trusts separately, but the possibility that he is a spy for the Dark Heaven Society cannot be ignored..

So it was better to take charge of it myself..

It was something that had been added to the previous letter sent by the Murim lord to Bora..

“execution. where are we going?”

“Ghost Valley).”

But priorities were different.

“Ghost song? It's the ghost song of the assassin's room.?”

Nak So-wol opened his eyes wide as if he was surprised and asked back..

A ghost song that makes even powerful figures keep their mouths shut.!

As a group made up only of assassins, they are also famous for never failing in a request they undertake..

However, there were no witnesses who saw the real thing, and those who investigated out of curiosity disappeared without a word..

Although it is an organization whose true identity is unknown, Ghost Song has been used by those who have a bad reputation for over 200 years..

Although the request amount was ridiculously high, it showed that the request was clearly achieved..

Above all, the security was reliable as it never once revealed the details of the request..

“okay.”

“What on earth is going on? No, more than that, do you know where the ghost song is??”

“huh.”

Ju Seocheon had a different thought while answering Samae’s question..

‘ghost magic……’

The Germanic skill in that ghost song was the ghost skill acquired seven years ago while exploring Vigo when Kang-ho was first released..

‘Midway Mangong was important, but it cannot be compared to this..’

In the notes on the Three Eyes Magic, if you ask me to choose one, putting aside the others, it can of course be said to be the ghost magic..

“Those who gain the Ghost God Skill will rule the Ghost Valley..”

It's not a rumor floating around in Gangho..

These were the words left by Amcheonhoeju in the future..

Ghost Song, which was not a government official, not a member of the Madou Ise, or even on the government's side, operated only on request for a long time..

However, after the era of war began, the shocking fact was revealed that they were members of the Amcheonhoe Church..

‘If ordinary assassins move like shadows, the assassins in Ghost Valley do not even have shadows. They are everywhere, but nowhere. Having the best assassins in the world under your command is like giving wings to a tiger..’

If Jungdo Mangong turned Amcheonhoeju, which was already a monster, into a natural disaster, Ghost Valley played a part in turning Amcheonhoe itself into a disaster..

The number of major figures in martial arts who were harmed by Ghost Song easily exceeded three digits, and among them was Cheongunsa..

Additionally, their intelligence power was at a level that could never be defeated by Opening or Hao Wen..

It was necessary to prevent the entire Ghost Valley from falling under the control of the Amcheonhoe..

Please note that the location was exposed due to a future war..

“Wait, death penalty. Are you listening to me??”

Nak So-wol puffed out her cheeks as if she was slightly pouting..

‘I guess I'll have to pout often..’

I thought for nothing because the little girl with puffy cheeks was so cute..

“okay. I'll talk to you slowly, so calm down a little..”

I can't say it honestly, but I still prepared an excuse to convince my companion without causing any unnecessary suspicion..

I usually told the story in a dramatized way when I was sleeping outdoors or walking in the mountains so that no one could hear..

“You know that I visited Sacheondangga last year.?”

“Yes, you got the nickname ‘Ddolchu’..”

“Bongchuda… … He doesn't seem a little more angry than that.?”

“Anyway, so?”

“After that, I went looking for a poisonous blood song..”

“It's crazy that it's a poisonous blood song... … Oh, you're a fool.”

Naksowol turned pale, but quickly came back..

“I happened to get a copy of Ghost Song there, and I plan to pass it on and get some help..”

“Wait a minute, I got the season of ghost songs.?”

“Listen carefully, Samae. What I'm going to say from now on is a bit serious..”

From now on, I had to tell lies that appeared to be the truth..

I practiced to do this, and repeated it over and over in my head..

I've told a lot of these types of lies so far, so I've built up quite a bit of experience..

The tongue moved smoothly, as if it had been greased..

“So, to sum it up, you happened to meet a secret and dangerous group that threatened Kangho, but they were actually plotting to conquer Kangho, and when you heard about it, you were trying to stop it.?”

“okay. One of the plans is to dominate the ghosts with the Festival of Ghost Song. That's why I'm trying to play.”

“……execution.”

“huh.”

“Honestly, it's hard to believe..”

Luo Sowol’s face was serious..

There was no ridicule at Joo Seo-cheon's story, nor was there any expression of bewilderment..

Is it really the same as Sajo and Sason?.

Shim Ok-ryeon's seriousness was vaguely visible on Nak So-wol's face..

“Even if you suddenly say something like a conspiracy theory, I say, 'I'll believe it because it's a death sentence.' I don't say that.”

“I know.”

“Do the elders of the clan also know this??”

“No, you're the first to say it..”

“I'm asking this as if you're deceiving me, but if that's true, why didn't you consult me? I don’t think this is an issue that the Four Great Disciples can judge..”

“Not only the Hwasan faction, but also the Jeong faction, the Sa faction, and even the Madoise faction have their secrets hidden quite deeply..

Even if I give counseling, it's obvious that everyone will treat me like a fool, and if that goes even a little bit, my life is in danger..”

Joo Seo-cheon also answered seriously like Nak So-wol..

There was no sign of it being a joke..

I spoke directly to each other without avoiding eye contact..

“……”

When the conversation ended, Luo Xiaoyue did not say anything..

He just stared blankly at the executioner who told him something suspicious, not even saying a word or showing any emotion..

The awkward silence continued for a while, and the first to break the silence was Nak So-wol..

“If so, I guess I should keep this a secret too.?”

“yes.”

“……ha.”

Naksowol sighed until the ground disappeared..

Then he immediately raised his eyes and looked at the suspicious executioner..

“And a disciple of the Volcanic Sect gains the fortune of the Assassin's Chamber. Don't you know that's a felony?”

“I know, but there are situations that cannot be helped. I'm sure you'll understand because it's to save Moorim..”

Luo Xiaoyue only curled her eyebrows without saying a word..

“believe?”

“Just half.”

“There are more than I thought?”

“Since it's the death penalty, I only half believe it..”

My head was still dismissing it as nonsense, but my heart wasn't..

I had complicated feelings..

“It's not strange that Ghost Song's season is in Dokhyeol Song in the first place.?”

“Samae.”

“yes?”

“I've been to Poisonous Blood Song?”

“No, I haven't been there.……”

“Don’t tell me if you haven’t been there!”

At this point, it’s all-powerful..

* * *

Surrounded by mountains and steep rock walls, they created a majestic landscape, but were difficult and prevented access..

The water stream, moving vigorously and crying loudly, cut rocks as it flowed throughout the valley..

Also, there was so much fog that I couldn't see clearly..

A place where not even animals can visit, let alone people..

“ghost song……”

It's not as big as a volcano, but the view in front of you is still jaw-dropping..

“Death penalty, this……”

Luo Xiaoyue admired the spectacle but frowned..

“That's the trick.”

Joo Seocheon scratched his head as if he was troubled..

‘I didn't know something like this existed……’

Information and books read in a previous life recorded the location of Ghost Valley, etc..

However, the only difference from that record was the presence or absence of the Jinbeop..

I haven't heard that there is a true law..

I was able to roughly infer why that was the case..

‘By the time of recording, it would have been after the Ghost Valley's formation had been destroyed and attacked. Is that why I left it out?.’

Above all, those who are interested in Qimunjinbeop are Zhuge Sega..

And the people who will record and read it are also Jegal..

For convenience's sake, the record of Jinbeop would have been entrusted only to Zhuge Sega..

‘Oh my, I should have brought a successor..’

It's not that I don't know anything about the Kimunjin method, but it's just the basics..

What was in front of me was complicated even at a glance..

“Death penalty, look here..”

Nak So-wol's voice broke Joo Seo-cheon's worries..

When I approached and checked, there was an inscription engraved on it..

If the living try to cross this path, they will not escape disaster..

“Unless you are a living person... … I'm talking about ghosts.?”

“okay.”

People who don't know anything would have simply taken it as a warning not to enter..

However, for the two people who knew that this was a ghost song, they could immediately understand what it meant..

‘It's too late to bring succession.’

It is quite a distance to the top of Shandong, and we went through all sorts of hardships to get there..

I didn't want to retrace my steps from here..

‘perhaps……’

I slowly closed my eyes and got lost in thought..

‘If you become a ghost, you might be able to enter..’

In my head, there is a ghostly magic trick..

I was able to learn as much as I wanted because there was a mid-level course..

There's just something that bothers me.

I have never seen or heard that Hapcheon's owner used ghost magic..

‘That's a big problem.’

It is a problem if one learns another school's martial arts, or even new techniques, without permission..

Although Ghost Valley is not a common sect, there is a high probability that the martial arts common sense will be accepted..

It wasn't for no reason that I didn't practice ghost magic..

The Hwasanpa's walking method could have replaced the ghost walking technique, but I was worried that it might end up losing ground..

Because what I really want is a ghost song, not a new song..

So I deliberately didn't learn it and just memorized it..

‘Should I go back too??’

Because the matter was a matter of fact, it was not easy to make a decision..

‘No, it's not that good. Since we came this close, the ghosts might have noticed. Even if we bring the successors, we cannot guarantee that they will be here..’

If so, it's usually not a problem.

There is no guarantee that you will be able to find another ghost song, and you may become a target for extinction by ghosts..

If I had to pick the worst, it was definitely the latter case..

“good.”

Your worries are over.

“Let's go back first. I remembered something to do.”

‘ghost ship.’

When dawn came, I began training..

I cried while reciting the verses in my head..

‘As expected, it starts with the mental law that includes the method of dealing with evil spirits..’

An assassin must not be conspicuous..

The method of returning to sleep is the basic of all basics, and allows one to survive even if one stops breathing for almost a day..

In particular, the Ghost God's ear eating method was able to make the pulse barely beat..

It was one of the ghost's secrets.

If you're not breathing or having a pulse, you're not alive..

‘I don't have that much time, so I'll leave out a few things. If you are only going in and out, learn only the mind and foot techniques..’

There are many things that make up a ghost magic..

Starting from the basic mind technique, there were foot techniques and arm techniques..

Since I was only planning on going in and out anyway, these two things were enough..

‘Among them, footwork should be given the most importance. There must be a path that only ghosts can take..’