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Chapter 168

Episode 168 I’m not angry because it’s not normal.

“I forgot!”

Seo Dae-ryong shouted. He had completely forgotten about the bag of tricks his master had given him..

“How could I forget this?”

“I guess that's why the old man gave it to me instead of giving it to you.?”

“ah! I lived. I finally lived!”

“Is that really the case? Normally, I would just lose easily, but if I open this pocket, I might die from overexerting myself.?”

Seo Dae-ryong was startled..

“Are you using my tactic of making you lose your temper by thinking of the worst possible situation??”

“no. This time, I was talking about a possibility that was truly possible. I'm still going to open it though?”

“I have to see it. Regardless of whether I win or lose, this is the first plan Master left for me. I have to see it.”

I opened my pocket. There was paper rolled up inside..

I handed it to Seo Dae-ryong. Seo Dae-ryong took a deep breath and slowly opened it and read it..

Seo Dae-ryong was surprised when he checked the contents. Seo Dae-ryong handed it back to me trembling without even reading it all..

“Look at this, look at this!”

There was a rule written there..

The details of the first form of the Myeolcheon Demon Dosik (滅天魔刀式), which is a German martial arts method of Hyeolcheon Doma, were written down. Not the entire structure, but only the first-style structure was written down..

[……Although it is the first of the nine schemes of the Destruction Heaven Demon Scheme, it will be a great help in the fight against later exponents. You can learn the parts you don't understand as taught by the expert, and the expert will also teach you how to hide your ignorance..]

Seo Dae-ryong had a half-fazed expression on his face..

“what's the matter?”

“The Destruction Demonic Style is a martial art that is only passed down to formal successors..”

“Of course it is..”

“But why aren’t you surprised??”

“why should i be surprised?”

“It means that you think of me as your elder’s successor, not just a disciple..”

Seo Dae-ryong’s voice trembled. I was shaking the most since I met him..

“It's natural?”

“Of course? Master thinks of me as the next Hyeolcheon Doma, and that's only natural.?”

“Among your elder disciples, is there anyone other than you who could become a mazon??”

Seo Dae-ryong was so moved that he didn't know what to do..

In fact, I also found out this time that Hyeolcheondoma thought of Seo Dae-ryong as his successor. I expected it, but the decision was made faster than I expected. This means that I liked Seo Dae-ryong that much..

“However, this important martial art is taught by writing it down on a note like this.?”

“That's why you gave it to me. 'Cause I won't lose anything.”

Although it is only a part of it, he also taught me the rules of German martial arts. It was also a part where I could clearly see how much Hyeolcheon Doma believed in me..

“ahhh!”

Seo Dae-ryong was so moved that he couldn't come to his senses, going back and forth..

Then I showed him the last part of the paper..

“I also read this part?”

“What part??”

There was a separate line written at the end of the phrase..

[If you lose, you will die by my hands..]

“omg!”

For a moment, Seo Dae-ryong was startled..

On the contrary, I burst out laughing. Yeah, there's no way he wouldn't have said something like this with his temperamental personality..

“ah! This writing appears to be particularly dark, as if you had pressed it hard. I can't believe I'll lose... It won't really kill you.?”

There's no way I'm missing this great opportunity to make fun of him..

“Is that really the case? You fought Jisoo later with your own martial arts skills, and lost? Is it just my stubborn pride??”

“Oh, you might really kill me..”

Seo Dae-ryong held his head..

“Even if they see me and save me, I'll still be training in hell for a while..”

“It will be hellish training for the rest of your life. Footnote! I must win! please let me win!”

“Don't get excited. If you accidentally hurt or kill Jin Soje, the Murim Lord will kill you. In that case you really die.”

Since he already knows the identity of himself and Seo Dae-ryong, he must never hurt Jin So-je. The reason we made it to the final dance like this is because of the common goal of eliminating Cheonmyeonghoe..

“Footnote! Please help me win without hurting Jin Soje! Be sure to use the first eclipse of the Destruction Heaven Demonic Sword Style to win, but make it look like no one is master's martial artist..”

“I'm asking this because I know how impossible it is.?”

“If it weren't for you, I wouldn't ask you this..”

There are five days left until the finals..

Fortunately, the first meal didn't seem that difficult, and a smart Seo Dae-ryong could give it a try. The goal was not to achieve greatness anyway, but to defeat Jin Ha-ryeong by using Chosik’s mysteries. Just one night's sleep.

“I have a request from your right hand man, but you must listen. let's go!”

We went up that way to the training center in the mountains. Jin Ha-ryeong, Maeng Ju, and Cheon Myeong-hoe didn’t care either..

Rather, I thought this was a way to not arouse Cheon Myeong-hoe's suspicions. Can you imagine what kind of conspiracy people who disappear to practice before the finals are planning? You'd think they were honest warriors from the countryside..

We were purely into the martial arts competition, and I thought it was the best way to reach out to Cheonmyeonghoe..

A few days passed and it was the day before the finals..

On the eve of the decisive battle, the Murim Alliance was in a truly festive mood. The surrounding area was crowded with numerous warriors from all over the central plains. There were many merchants who came up to sell goods to warriors, and there were also those who demonstrated martial arts on the streets to promote the martial arts of their clan..

Fraudsters rushed in to defraud the Murim Chochul, and there were many thieves aiming for the money..

The Murim League released warriors from various elite organizations, including the Blue Dragon, and cracked down on them to prevent any unpleasant incidents..

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, Jin Ha-ryeong entered the guesthouse wearing a hat. When I asked the owner of the inn about Geomyeon, I was told that he and his owner had not been coming in for several days..

‘Where on earth did they go??’

I wanted to see the sword test before the finals. I wanted to make this joke with him. Should I look after your master or not? I really wanted to tell this joke with him..

I was also curious about how I would feel if Geomyeon asked me to look at it. I have no intention of looking at it at the moment, but I wonder if it will shake me up even a little.?

With a regretful heart, she left the guesthouse. Now that things are like this, I have no choice but to change the joke like this. After I win, I should tell him this.

If you had asked me to come and watch it in advance, I would have watched it. Dude, where the hell have you been??

* * *

The day of the finals has finally arrived..

A large crowd gathered and, as expected from the finals, all important figures were present..

First of all, the leaders of the Murim League organizations, including the Murim leader who held this competition, and Murim masters from all over the Central Plains filled the seats..

The topic of this competition was definitely Seo Dae-ryong. Attention was focused on whether he, who came from a small sect, could write a new history..

Especially since his opponent was Jin Ha-ryeong, the granddaughter of the Murim Lord, the moment he beat her, Seo Dae-ryong truly became a hero..

Of course, there were many more people who predicted Jin Ha-ryeong's victory than those who predicted his victory..

After the referee's introduction, Seo Dae-ryong went to the off-stage first..

The look in his eyes was different from other times..

He has been burning white for the past five days. I have never worked so hard at something in my life, and I never will again. Even if I lose, I have no regrets. Oh, no. You can't lose. Because the thought of a lifetime of hell training was terrible..

Shouts of praise for him erupted from all directions. Seo Dae-ryong closed his eyes for a moment and enjoyed this moment. It was a gift that life gave me. When I return from this job, I may have to live the rest of my life in the Heavenly Demon Church as an investigator at Hwangcheon Pavilion. The final dance of Soryong, a moment that will never happen again in your life..

Seo Dae-ryong looked back at the sword dance below the off-stage..

Geommugeuk, who was looking up at the off-stage with his arms crossed, looked at himself and nodded. Seo Dae-ryong also nodded once. The rapport between the two before the match was enough..

This time the referee introduced Jin Ha-ryeong. A shout louder than the one that flew at Seo Dae-ryong erupted..

Standing on the off-stage, her gaze was directed to the sword dance beyond Seodaeryong..

He was looking at Seo Dae-ryong and himself with indifferent eyes. I don't know why I feel this way, but right now, at this moment, Geommugeuk felt like a different person. Like someone else, not a servant or a friend.

“Now, let's start the final dance.!”

At the cry of judgment, the dance began with a shout that shook the heavens and earth..

The person who moved first was Seo Dae-ryong. His sword quickly crossed the air..

There is only one chance to win. I practiced and practiced just for that one time. You should never be the first to get hit until you create that opportunity..

Seo Dae-ryong attacked harshly, but Jin Ha-ryeong easily blocked the attack. Jin Ha-ryeong's martial arts skills are definitely superior..

The good news was that thanks to the increased endurance this time, we were not pushed back in power..

The fierce battle continued..

However, Bimu gradually began to lean towards Jin Ha-ryeong..

Seo Dae-ryong's attacks became slower and slower, but Jin Ha-ryeong's sword became faster and faster. Seo Dae-ryong had to use all his might to stop her attack..

It was thanks to Seo Dae-ryong's efforts and qualities that he was able to endure this much. But nothing could overcome this obvious skill gap..

Those who watched as they gradually lost ground expected that the fight would soon end. The Murim lord also watched his granddaughter's dance with a relaxed mind..

Just when Seo Dae-ryong was pushed to the end of the off-stage.

The moment has arrived.

The distance between the two, the position of her feet, the position of the sword, the moment when her feet, her body, the sword and the sword came to exactly the position they had been waiting for..

Seo Dae-ryong did not miss this one opportunity..

I love you so much!

Seo Dae-ryong's Tao created a transformation and the first form of the modified Destruction Demonic Dao was demonstrated..

It was the first time she had used herbal tea since she started dancing, and it was a move that caught her off guard..

Surprised, she swung her sword to block, but he was also practicing..

Seo Dae-ryong's sword twisted at a strange angle and struck her sword continuously, flying in to cut off the fingers holding the sword..

The moment the Murim lord who was watching suddenly stood up.!

Taaaang!

The sword escaped Jin Ha-ryeong's grasp and flew into the air, fell in a curved line, and landed on the floor with a clanging sound. She had no choice but to give up the sword because her fingers would be cut off if she held on..

Before I knew it, Seo Dae-ryong’s sword was aimed at Jin Ha-ryeong’s neck..

Jin Ha-ryeong couldn't believe this situation. The last Choshik, who blew away his sword, was so exquisite that he couldn't figure out how to deal with it..

Words that she really didn't want to say came out of her mouth..

“……I lost.”

At that moment, the referee declared Seo Dae-ryong’s victory..

“The winner of the Soyong Tournament was Seo-ryong of the Gansu Seo Dao Sect.!”

At the same time, cheers erupted from all directions. Seo Dae-ryong ran down the off-stage like a child and was hugged by Geommugeuk..

“Thank you, I really appreciate it..”

Tears flowed from Seo Dae-ryong’s eyes. It was my first time seeing his tears. Seo Dae-ryong seemed like he didn't cry very often, but he couldn't hold back his tears..

Although he wouldn't have won if it wasn't for the sword dance, Seo Dae-ryong really put in a lot of effort. In other words, because he was such a Seodaeryong, the teachings of sword dance were also applicable..

Geommugeuk hugged him tightly and whispered softly..

“Good job.”

From being an investigator at Hwangcheon Pavilion, he became a disciple of Hyeolcheon Doma, and has now won the competition to select the late leader of the Murim Alliance by defeating the Murim Lord's granddaughter. The joy wasn't just because of winning. I really enjoyed this feeling, as if I had now entered a truly unmanned path..

“Stop crying and go up to the off stage..”

“yes.”

Seo Dae-ryong, shedding tears, went up to the off-stage..

At that time, Geomgeuk felt a gaze. From a distance, the Murim Lord was looking at him. Although it was a distance where a decent expert could never send a signal, the sound of a sword dance was clearly conveyed to the leader..

―sorry. The friend who came with me was so sincere that I helped him train..

―What is the final method??

―This is the martial arts of Hyeolcheondoma..

The Murim Lord was surprised by my honest words..

―It was said to be Doma’s martial arts skill.?

―yes. This friend is Thomas's best disciple..

I said it on purpose. When Seo Dae-ryong is not an ordinary demon, the Murim Lord's anger will fade. Indeed, the Murim Lord did not take this result as an issue anymore..

―Sometimes a loss can be more helpful than a win.

He seems to have thought that this defeat might be of greater help to his granddaughter, who had never known defeat..

―I am just amazed by the Lord’s great generosity..

The gaze of the sword dance turned towards the off-stage again..

And then another moment came.

A person caught my eye on the other side of Seodaeryong, who was helpless with joy. She was the woman who came and congratulated Seo Dae-ryong every time he won..

I saw a sword dance performance at that time. Her eyes and expression were so calm that they were cold. I always saw a shyly smiling face, so that expression was very unfamiliar to me..

She practiced relaxing her face. Laugh, frown, laugh again. Then he looked up at the off-stage, waved his hand, and called out to Seo Dae-ryong..

The moment she made eye contact with Seo Dae-ryong, she smiled brightly. He was a completely different person from the person Geommugeuk saw a moment ago. It was thanks to Shinan-sul that she was able to clearly recognize this conflicting change in facial expression even from a distance..

‘It's a thousand people meeting!’

They had been working on it from the beginning..

Perhaps a similar approach may have been taken not only to Seo Dae-ryong but also to other martial artists who advanced to the finals..

To those who like women, as women, to those who need friends, as friends, and to those who need money, as money. Indeed, the Cheonmyeonghoe was not an ordinary organization..

Anyway, we finally succeeded in catching the tail of the Cheonmyeonghoe.!

But the joy is short-lived. Geommugeuk looked at Seo Dae-ryong with a sad heart. He was smiling broadly and waving to the woman at Cheonmyeonghoe..

‘Ah, great dragon. What should I do??’

He plans not to tell Seo Dae-ryong until the woman reveals her true colors. Because it would be more natural to say and do not know anything..

I'm sorry, Inspector Seo, the more you really like them, the better you will be able to catch them. I can't help it. Be as mature as it hurts!