Hyeonjilmusin - Chapter 44



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44. Fame (3)

They say that the schedule for going to Jegalsega will be decided through mutual consultation. So, I will also stay in the Mudangpa for the time being to relieve my fatigue.

Of course, I wasn’t resting while staying. I was showing off my Tai Chi and Samjae sword techniques that I had practiced in front of the executioners.

“It has grown a lot?”

His fame was strange. Among Cheonghwa’s disciples, he was the first to enter the mountain, so from my perspective, he was a great master. Of course, I don’t call him that. It seems like he doesn’t really want that either.

“Are you okay?”

“That’s right. Wasn’t it a bit rough around the edges in the past?”

Myeongseong looked at me with suspicious eyes. The one who cut off that gaze was Myeonggyeong with a proud expression.

“Death penalty. I created the man. I woke him up every morning and trained him.”

“Somehow. You did well.”

Myeongseong tapped Myeonggyeong on the shoulder. Myeonggyeong immediately laughed out loud. In an organization, it is said that the real power is not the eldest, but the second. The eldest just watches. The second is the one who directly deals with the matter.

Suddenly, I remembered that there were other death sentences besides Myeongseong and Myeonggyeong. They didn’t have much of a presence, so I couldn’t remember their names, but oh, I remembered.

“But where is Myungjin Sa-hyeong?”

“It’s behind you.”

“Wow, that’s surprising!”

I almost fell over as soon as I turned around. Myeongseong and Myeonggyeong laughed heartily.

“Ah, you don’t have any internal energy. So it makes sense that you wouldn’t be able to feel the energy.”

“How long have you been here?”

“It was there from the beginning.”

“Please make some noise.”

“It was originally hard to find Myeongjin.”

To be exact, I do have some internal energy. It’s just that I can’t say it because I’m a magician. I laughed awkwardly. Myungjin didn’t seem to care whether I recognized him or not. Unlike the other kids, I guess I should say he has a somewhat expressionless look on his face. He’s also quiet.

Not only did Myeong-gyeong have a childish demeanor, but even Myeong-seong, the eldest here, showed signs of being a child, but Myeong-jin, the youngest, showed no such signs, which was surprising.

“With this level of completion, I can learn the Five Element Sword?”

“Is it the Five Element Sword?”

“Yeah. That’s the real secret behind the shaman’s martial arts.”

My eyes sparkled. There is no secret to the Samjae sword technique I have used so far. So there is an advantage in that it can contain all the secrets.

However, the Ohaeng Sword is a sword that was made by containing the shaman’s secrets. The difficulty level of a sword without secrets and a sword with secrets are completely different. It was the first step taken as a shaman’s warrior.

“great.”

“The Five Element Sword is made up of five basic techniques. Even if you can’t use the recommended angle, since you’re good at using the sword, memorizing the basic techniques won’t be difficult.”

The fame slowly drew the sword and took the form of a rider. Unlike the form of the Samjae Sword Technique, which was an honest and steady sword, the form itself felt like it was leaking something.

“First, I’ll unfold it from the first to the fifth episode.”

Fame moved the sword slowly. I could tell because I had learned a little about swordsmanship. Even though they were both beginners, being able to draw so slowly and without shaking was proof of great skill that came with tremendous training.

“One-shot. Green trees and flowers bloom.”

I was immediately absorbed in the Sword of Fame. The Green Tree Flower was a light and fast sword, like a breeze brushing past leaves.

“This herb is like a fire burning in the sky.”

The Sword of Fame is gaining speed. Previously, it was a quick sword that drew a curve, but this time, it is focused on speed, so there is no time to draw a curve. The sword cuts and stabs the air in a straight line.

“Three-stage cooking. After-soil destruction.”

The three-step technique began with a forward thrust. The ground was turned upside down by the thrust filled with internal energy, creating sand dust. The speed gradually decreased from a quick sword to a heavy sword.

“The Four Seasons. The Golden Dragon Returns to Heaven.”

It’s surprising, but even though he was spreading his fame so slowly and even speaking, he didn’t lose his breath even once. That must mean he was very serious about his training.

Now, the heavy sword has become so heavy that it is almost like a dull sword. Although the speed is slow, there is no error in the sword that cuts in the eight directions based on the body that spreads the sword.

“The last five-shot, the water flow courage flash.”

Fame swung his sword around his right foot and slashed. If there had been a circular wall, it would have left a wavy sword mark. The last stroke was also water among the five elements.

Water holds an important position in Taoism. It is a symbolic substance that is essential to the highest good and yet remains in the lowest place.

The water dragon island also spins around sharply and slashes, but it is a sight of the wrist being relaxed enough to block all swords and creating changes in a graceful manner.

Fame returned to his horsemanship for the last time and put his sword back in its scabbard. He was a kid who was about ten years older than me, but I thought he was funny.

“Did you enjoy it?”

“The mysteries are ever-changing.”

“Because that’s the five elements.”

“You are certainly a Taoist. From the way you say things like that.”

I laughed. When I was a merchant, I didn’t have time to think about the Five Elements. The only difference was that I sold umbrellas on rainy days and fans on sunny days.

Certainly, seeing that the origin of nature is expressed through swordsmanship, swordsmanship is also an attractive discipline. It may be a little inferior to commerce, though.

“I’ll give it a try.”

I took a deep breath and pulled out my sword. It was my turn to swing the sword.

The sword flowed gracefully. The death sentences’ gazes were focused on the tip of my sword. With the death sentences’ gazes focused on me, I slowly unfolded my sword.

***

Cheonghwa was in charge of selecting the people to go to Zhuge Liang’s house. Cheonghwa was also in charge of leading them.

Although Zhuge Liang was more famous for his formations, if that was all he had, he would not have been able to rise to the position of one of the five great dynasties. Zhuge Liang also had excellent swordsmanship and martial arts skills that allowed him to rise through the ranks using Pan-Gwan-Bil.

‘Perhaps your experience at Jegalse will be of great help. Choose carefully.’

Cheonghwa hid her presence, recalling the words of Jangmunsahyung Cheongyi. If she showed her presence unnecessarily, she would not be able to see the three great disciples naturally cultivating.

Since Cheonghwa, who was a master of the highest level, decided to hide her presence, none of the three great disciples could recognize her.

Even in such a situation, the arms bend inward. Cheonghwa first sought out his disciples. Cheonghwa’s disciples usually trained in the backyard of the palace.

Cheonghwa walked toward the backyard. It was a place where swords could be clashed and children could be heard chattering, but she couldn’t hear anything. When she expanded her perspective, she saw that there were children there.

I poked my head out to take a closer look and saw that Mukhwiyeong was swinging his sword with a more serious expression than I had expected. Just looking at the strokes on the sword, I could tell it was the Five Element Sword.

‘Did Myungkyung tell you from outside?’

I told my disciples in advance. If they thought Mukhwiyeong was following along to some extent, I told them to teach him the Five Element Sword. Since even children can perfectly use the Five Element Sword, it wouldn’t be a problem to teach him.

The children were absorbed in the sword dance of Mukhwiyeong as if they were possessed. Cheonghwa, who had been watching with her head out, also stepped out and watched with her arms folded. It was Mukhwiyeong’s sword dance that drew Cheonghwa’s footsteps.

At that moment, an unbelievable statement came out from among the disciples who were sitting closely together.

“… … Myungkyung. Did you tell me about the Five Element Sword outside?”

“No. This is the first time I’m doing it.”

That was the conversation between Myeongseong and Myeonggyeong that I was watching.

When he heard those words, Cheonghwa’s eyebrows strangely twisted. However, that twist contained not negativity but admiration. Cheonghwa was seeing something much deeper than what those disciples were seeing.

Even with the same martial arts and the same mysteries, if you have a deep understanding and enlightenment, you will come out with different martial arts. In that sense, Mokhwiyeong’s Ohaenggeom showed a deeper enlightenment than what the other three great disciples displayed.

Even though Mukhwiyoung thought he had never thought about the Five Elements, he had various enlightenments and philosophies that he had gained while living as a merchant for many years. It was as if his previous life, where he had curled up like a caterpillar and died, was blooming through the sword.

Cheonghwa, who was unaware of this fact, could only admire it. The completion of a sword technique meant the completion of a philosophy.

I could only say that he was incredibly talented, having learned the philosophy of the Five Elements at such a young age.

“That’s amazing.”

Cheonghwa blurted out words without realizing it. The disciples turned around suddenly at the sound of the voice.

“S, Master!”

“Quiet. Take a look at that sword technique. It looks like you guys should learn the Five Element Sword from Hwiyoung.”

Fame laughed in a ridiculous manner. It was he who had just told her. But now he was in a position where he had to learn it right away.

What was even funnier was that the Master’s words were convincing. Although Mingzhi had not seen as much depth as Cheonghwa, even if you only looked at the outside, Mokhwiyeong’s Five Element Sword was much more complete than Mingzhi’s Five Element Sword.

“… … .”

Fame clenched his fists. It felt like he was facing the wall of talent again.

If the walls we had encountered so far were so high that it felt like we were suffocating, the wall that Mukhwiyoung showed us was so far away and so high that it was difficult to even guess its identity.

“Myungsung.”

“yes.”

“Don’t break.”

“……yes.”

Cheonghwa looked at Mingming with pity. Mingming was one of the most diligent practitioners among the three great disciples. Seeing such talent, she couldn’t help but feel moved.

Before he knew it, Muk Hwi-yeong had finished his last meal and returned to the sword riding form. Muk Hwi-yeong shook his head and looked to the side as if he had just woken up from a trance.

“Master, when did you come?”

“You don’t have to know.”

“You’re grumpy.”

Mok Hwi-yeong laughed as if he didn’t even know what he was doing. His disciples were still caught up in the afterimages of Mok Hwi-yeong’s swordsmanship and were unable to escape.

“Hmm.”

“What are you looking at like that?”

Cheonghwa looked at Mokhwiyoung. She knew that he had genius-level talent, but she didn’t know that he would bring such a surprise.

“no.”

Although it was a good sight, Cheonghwa did not come to see Mokhwiyeong’s martial arts. She came to find out which child to take to the Zhuge family.

Mok Hwi-yeong, who had shown amazing swordsmanship, was already decided, so he was not considered.

Cheonghwa glanced at Myeongseong. There was even a sense of emptiness in Myeongseong’s eyes.

“Myungsung.”

“yes.”

“Get ready to leave with Zhuge Liang.”

“yes?”

Cheonghwa left those words behind and turned around. It was up to the teacher to create opportunities, even though he had to overcome them himself.

***

It was decided that three people would go to the Zhuge family. Among the three disciples who were given the title of Myeongja, there was Myeong-il, who was considered the most talented, then Myeongseong, and then me.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my disciples.”

Cheonghwado also seemed quite refreshed. It seemed that Myeongil would feel a bit awkward since he had a teacher with the same reputation as me, but Myeongil didn’t seem to care much. If I had to be specific, Myeongil was a person with a similar determination to Myeongjin.

Instead, Myeongjin was not visible, but Myeongil was clearly visible. This was because he practiced swordsmanship every day and went to see Cheonghwa to ask questions whenever he had questions.

And now I know, fame is just as much of a practice bug as tomorrow. I stuck out my tongue.

“How do you do that every day?”

“How come you don’t do that?”

“Why are you doing that?”

“Let’s keep talking.”

Cheonghwa shook her head. I also practice. But I could feel it instinctively. I could use the Five Element Sword in real combat.

You can swing it around to keep your senses from dying, but training for the purpose of improving your skills is meaningless.

“When you go to the Jegal family, you will have to pay more attention to manners since you are from the same prestigious family. I am worried about you more than the others.”

“I’m the oldest one?”

“Because it’s the least unmanned.”

There is no denying that. I did not refute it.

“But just in case.”

“okay.”

“What if Jegal Se-ga starts a fight?”

“How could that happen? Among the Five Dynasties, the Zhuge Liang family is the most respectable.”

“Still.”

“then…….”

Cheonghwa, who had skipped a breath, smiled brightly.

“I have to show you what kind of place a shaman is.”

“Good.”

Gyunhyeon, where there is a shaman, and Yangyang, where Jegal Se-ga is located, are not far away.

We soon arrived in Yangyang.

“Hey, aren’t you the god of Hubei?”

“Hubei God?”

… … And as soon as I arrived, someone recognized me. People started flocking in like a swarm.