I Became God of War’s Youngest Disciple - Chapter 327



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Episode 327

I wasn’t particularly surprised by the private’s answer.

Still, there were some questions that remained.

Since when has Yeongsan been hell?

“From the beginning.”

“… … .”

As if he had read my mind, the chief replied.

Instead of reacting, I looked around carefully.

They say that if you change where you stand, the scenery you see will also change… …. Now I think I finally understand what that means.

It’s amazing to see that the place I’ve always considered my spiritual home now looks completely different.

I was able to see the world from a completely different perspective than I had about ninety-one days ago… … .

Now I feel like I finally fully understand a part of this vast world.

If the world were a giant forest, it would be like finally seeing a giant tree.

“In the world I live in, there is a place called Yeongsan. Did I mention this?”

I witnessed the sergeant shake his head with a slight smile before continuing.

“… It’s a completely different place from here. Actually, I haven’t been there myself. But when I saw it in pictures or documents, it had a pretty similar overall atmosphere.”

“The world that Luan lives in is special because it is directly connected to hell.”

“Directly? Ah… … .”

I realized the meaning of those words a little too late.

Most of the continent is a dark zone untouched by human feet.

Most of the land where seven races once lived has been eroded by famine, plague, paganism, and demons, and now only a single nation called the Nameless Empire remains.

In the land where many kingdoms and peoples once flourished, musical instruments have seeped deep into it, and those without magical powers cannot survive even for a moment outside of the empire.

The idea that the world is full of musical instruments leads to the idea that the world is turning into hell.

Once I accepted this inconvenient fact, I began to understand many things that had previously eluded me.

“… What a waste.”

But that didn’t make my absurd feelings go away, and I was tired, so I scratched my head and stretched out on the floor, my stomach exposed.

It was a bit impudent to do this in front of the private residence, but I’m very tired, so wouldn’t you understand?

“… … .”

The cool touch of the rocky mountain felt good.

It was completely different from the unstable and shaky stairway to heaven. I felt with my whole body that it was firmly rooted to the ground.

Somehow, I felt like my whole body’s senses had become much sharper through this training.

My boss didn’t scold me.

Instead, I heard a rustling sound, and then I felt someone lying down next to me.

We stood there for a while, quietly looking at the damp, gray sky and gazing at the stars.

***

Come to think of it, this seems to be the first time in my life that I’ve really been able to look at stars like this.

As I lay still and looked up at the sky, counting the stars, I somehow found it difficult to fully concentrate on stargazing.

Naturally, other thoughts arose, and I decided that taking in the sky and having random thoughts was also part of the fun of stargazing.

A certain constellation looked like a mountain, and my thoughts turned to the sacred mountain where I was lying…

Somehow, I felt like I knew why the ambassador named the area he stayed in in my world Yeongsan.

To me, Yeongsan was a place filled with memories of my teacher and my four disciples, but to the great disciple, it was just a place name for hell.

It was not strange to call it Yeongsan, as it was a place with a similar environment and similar characteristics.

In that case, the identity of the unidentified monsters in Yeongsan could be said to be devils… … .

I noticed a tongue-like constellation and instinctively closed my eyes and opened my mouth.

“Among the demons, there are some that are particularly strong.”

“… … .”

“They are the ones who are shamelessly called Angsin, and they are monsters who are on the same level as the excommunicated ambassadors. But for some reason, they are extremely obsessed with me.”

When I opened my eyes again, I found it strangely difficult to find the tongue constellation.

I continued speaking in a calm voice.

“Could that reason also have to do with the fact that Yeongsan was hell?”

“The demons I’ve seen are particularly sensitive to territory. They are obsessed with their own territory, and they even attack other demons to expand that territory. This land is no different. I’ve been invaded by such demons and shamans countless times. But they’ve never succeeded.”

The private’s voice was soft, so at first it felt like a trivial story, but in reality it was nothing of the sort.

At this point, I raised my upper body and looked at Sajeo, but Sajeo, who had been lying down with me, had already gotten up and was standing on the cliff again.

“Does this mean that Yeongsan was an inviolable land?”

“It used to be like that.”

“…you say it’s the past.”

“Luan, the Master is currently missing.”

“… … .”

I blinked my eyes.

“Missing? What does that mean-.”

“It means that the whereabouts are unknown… … .”

“No, of course I know what you mean. What does it mean that the Master has gone missing…?”

Baek No-kwang was sometimes absent.

From a few hours to several months.

But I didn’t think Baek No-kwang was missing just because I hadn’t seen his nose for several months.

A person whose path is wherever he goes.

If he gets lost in the forest, he will destroy the forest, and if he gets stranded in the middle of the ocean, he will spill the sea.

And I’m sure that even the private sector knows that better than I do?

“I heard that the third one is currently searching for the Master’s whereabouts, but there has been no significant results.”

The reason why the third death penalty was busy was suddenly revealed, and the private continued speaking.

“I said before. There are countless absolute beings in this world… … . However, the one who conquers the [Rocky Mountain Range] is the true best in the world—or is called the Martial God. In other words, the Martial God is the one and only ruler of this endlessly spreading mountain range.”

“… … .”

“Do you understand now? Why they want Luan?”

“… I don’t know.”

I’m not that stupid, but what the private said was so shocking that it made my brain feel stiff for the first time in a long time.

The owner smiled faintly, not caring about my attitude.

“It’s a simple question. Luan is the blood of the one and only master of the Rocky Mountains.”

“yes?”

“Yes, that’s right. Luan is actually the Master’s direct blood relative… … In other words, he is his biological son.”

At this point, I couldn’t stand it anymore and jumped up.

The priest said as he looked at me, the hairs on my body standing on end.

“I’m joking.”

“No… really.”

We were talking so seriously that I forgot about Sajeo’s playfulness for a moment.

The man who seemed to have seen my face smiled faintly.

“But it’s not all a joke. It’s true that Luan is currently the owner of this land.”

“…Why are you quitting again? Putting aside the ambassadorial punishment, isn’t it much more appropriate to give death to Sajeo or Arang?”

“You don’t even say you’re the third child, do you?”

“I think I can do better than the third death penalty.”

Cheon Sa-je also sighed and nodded.

This is because the second eldest brother, who was always easygoing and easy-going, often felt helpless when talking to the third brother.

I guess you could call it compatibility as a person.

In my view, the problem arises from trying to have a logical conversation with someone who is armed with all kinds of sophistry and nonsense.

“I don’t know the reason, but I think Master’s choice is right.”

“Why?”

“Out of the five of us, only Luan has the potential to become a god.”

“… It’s a bit burdensome.”

“A moderate amount of pressure can be a good catalyst.”

After saying that, the private looked at me and bowed.

“… … .”

It means that there is no need for further conversation.

I also smiled and faced each other.

For about ninety days, I sparred with Sajeo on the top of Yeongsan Mountain.

If the duel with Arang and the Death Penalty is about sharpening your senses to be able to respond to various means… … .

Every time I spar with Master Cheon, he gives me something new to talk about.

The sparring itself was always quick. Most of them were over in the first beat or in one breath, and even the longest sparring never lasted more than a day.

But because I felt a lot from those short fights, I spent hours, sometimes even more than a day, just reviewing the sparring.

At such times, my wife would bring me something to eat or prepare tea without disturbing my thoughts.

Although we were neither hungry nor thirsty, we enjoyed a meal and tea ceremony while chatting about trivial matters.

It started like that, but since they were both naturally martial artists, the conversation naturally flowed towards martial arts.

“The Dark Moon and Moon Hymn is a method created based on the constellations, but I am still lacking in skill. I have improved a lot since the beginning, but I still can’t use my true energy naturally.”

“I once fought against the Demon King of the Bloody Moon, and I have never been so helpless in my life. It was a black sphere-like shape, and even though it was far away, it would strike my body and pass by. How would you have responded?”

“The short range of the recommended method sometimes feels like a big disadvantage. I try to improvise and respond accordingly, but sometimes it’s frustrating.”

At such times, Sajeo would respond to every question with a calm smile.

“To improve your proficiency in a martial art modeled after nature, you need to see and hear a lot. In terms of human structure and efficiency, it would be good to take a break from it for a moment and observe the night sky when there is no progress. You may gain insight by looking at the cluster of stars that fill the sky.”

“The sense of distance is perceived by the naked eye. If there is an error in that sense, it is because you have not been able to let go of the habit of relying on sight. Next time, if a similar situation arises, it would be better to close both eyes.”

“The short range of the recommended method is more of an inherent characteristic than a disadvantage. For example, even if there is a master who has reached the level of a master with a single sword, there will still be a rough distance for that unmanned person. This is something that Luan is probably aware of. And if he can change the situation of the battle with his improvisation in every crisis, that is Luan’s skill and talent. I want to say that he is doing well.”

The words that the private replied with nonchalance were full of wisdom, and each time he did, I could feel the difference in their level as a warrior.

For me, the advice that was so close to the correct answer that I couldn’t come up with even after racking my brain for three days and nights sometimes shook my head greatly.

If I had heard this story from someone else, I might have despaired at the talent gap, or perhaps even been jealous… … .

I didn’t have those feelings at the time.

Rather, I am proud that this unmanned place is my private residence.

The time passed by in an instant. It was enough time for me to fully incorporate the martial arts I had been practicing.

“Don’t you have anything to give me?”

The last day.

I asked with a grin.

Because I remembered the coin I received from Arang and the executioner. Thanks to that coin, I was able to stop the Demon King’s plan.

“I have nothing to give you, but I have something to show you.”

“Is there anything you want to show me?”

“Yes. I think I should see Luan too.”

The guide led me with a calm voice, and this time we started to descend.

For me, getting down wasn’t difficult at all, so I was able to reach the ground in the blink of an eye.

I walked for a while after that.

“… … .”

Where are you going?

Are you going to guide me to another mountain peak?

I looked around, suppressing my curiosity, but all I could see were rough-looking rocks.

After walking for a while, we came to a place that could be called a valley again, and at the end of it was an incredibly steep cliff.

The moment we reached the end.

“… … .”

Suddenly, I felt a pain as if my skull was being crushed.

Kurrurururururur… … !

It’s a vibration that feels like the heavens and the earth are turning upside down.

As if a great earthquake, one of the rare disasters that plagued the continent, had struck, the seemingly solid rock mountains, rocks, and ground began to crack and crumble.

All the visible scenery began to collapse as if it were suddenly coming to an end.

If only that were the case, I could somehow hold on, but my body was swaying like an aspen tree in a strong wind.

The instrument inside me that had barely stabilized began to run wild again.

“Kuhh… … .”

I held back the blood from my body and concentrated my internal energy like a strong spirit.

Only then did the instrument become quiet and the trembling of my body cease, but I was still inwardly bewildered.

You’re even using your strength to deal with the pressure? Isn’t it like hiding behind a wall because you’re afraid of the enemy’s murderous intent?

What on earth is under this cliff?

“Luan, take a good look.”

and-.

Darkness stirred beneath the bottomless pit.

Kwaaaa …

-I dare say it was a giant mountain’s emergency.

Something so huge that the entire field of vision suddenly turned black was slowly flying up.

“… … .”

I was speechless.

How on earth should I express that existence?

The being was flying up, with feathers swirling in all directions, an evil aura, and a shock that felt like a mountain being uprooted.

Even the frost giant Ymir would have thought he was a little kid if he stood before him, and the awe he exuded was so overwhelming that it made one forget about the aura he was giving off.

On such a topic, the ominous Halo that was disappearing above the Jungsuri was very out of place.

I felt a momentary urge to close my eyes.

“Luan.”

The voice of the private woke me up.

The pressure has been relieved a little.

Only then did I realize that I had even forgotten to breathe, and I took in this being once again.

Kuung, kuung, kuung.

My heart was pounding like crazy and my instrument was shaking.

Yes, that’s right.

This is my first time seeing this being, but I knew its identity from the moment I encountered it.

An instrument that was deeply rooted in the body of the Iron Blood Knight, now recovered and has become my own power.

The instrument was not of the type of ambassador.

The last god of death and the devil I have never met, directly or indirectly.

‘Great Calamity Behemoth.’

When I could only watch the destruction of my ego, I heard the voice of the private.

“Face it.”

“… … .”

“Someday, you are the one who must be defeated.”

And my consciousness gradually fades away… … .

I realized that my time in Yeongsan was over.

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