The World of Sound - Chapter 79



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The flower of the martial arts competition, the late Jisoo Non-Mu Competition.

Even though the final ended up being a contest between just three beginners, no one expressed regret or expressed any disagreement.

Although it was only three matches, it was of a high standard and created tension as if it were a match against thirty, or even three hundred matches.

Thanks to this, there was some free time, but it is natural that the organizers also responded with satisfaction.

Although it deviated a bit from the original goal, the intention to show the power of martial arts to an unidentified group was shown to some extent, or rather, to a greater extent than expected.

Of course, the later index cannot represent the power of the entire martial arts world, but if the later index is this strong, it makes you think about how strong others are and how great the power that raised them is.

In addition, it was good news that there were quite a few people who achieved enlightenment by watching Cheonhwa’s Secret Dance, or who created new recipes or improved existing recipes.

However, there was clearly a bit of an unintentional negative side to it.

It is a good thing that there are people who have reached the peak of their careers and are almost considered masters, but because of that, other martial artists have lost their confidence.

Even though they had lived and trained more than twice as long, the warriors were overcome with a sense of inferiority, not even daring to face them.

On the other hand, since both Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon were far from the most prestigious families, such as the Gupa Ilbang Odaese family, there were some who had hopes for them, so it could be said that this was a countermeasure, but there were quite a few who were possessed by the spirit.

“We will hold an awards ceremony.”

Meanwhile, the awards ceremony for the later indices began.

The 128 finalists who made it to the main event had already been given an elixir that would provide three years’ worth of internal energy before the start of the main event, and the 32 top winners this time would be given an elixir that would provide five years’ worth of internal energy.

And those who made it to the semifinals were each given an elixir that would give them 10 years’ worth of internal energy.

Since Shaolin was in charge, there was an expectation that at least one Summoning Dan would be given that would allow one to gain 30 years of internal energy, if not the Daehwan Dan that would allow one to gain 60 years or 1 Gapja of internal energy. However, the elixir that would allow one to gain 10 years of internal energy was also valuable enough, so there would be no complaints.

Since there was no separate match for 3rd and 4th place, both received the same reward.

There were some who were uneasy about the fact that two elixirs that could provide 10 years of internal energy, which were hard to obtain, were given to the later members of Sapa, but one of them had already reached the peak of its power, so it could not be said that the elixir’s effect was great.

The same goes for the remaining 1st and 2nd places.

That’s why more attention was focused on the compensation they would receive separately.

“I will bestow upon Bingbong Bukgungyeon an elixir and a cloud iron. The cloud iron has the effect of purifying internal energy, so use it to create what you desire and work even harder. The Maga Iron Fang will help you refine the cloud iron.”

A giant chunk of meteorite.

Although its strength itself cannot be said to be higher than that of other metals, it is known to absorb and retain internal energy well and change the absorbed energy into a more pure form.

Therefore, if you create a weapon and infuse it with internal energy, you will be able to use your strength more efficiently, and if you train with it, it will add depth to your internal energy.

The fact that she had built up such a great deal of internal energy in a short period of time meant that there was a high probability that her internal energy was impure, so it was easy to think that she absolutely needed it, but the reality was a little different.

Her history, filled with extreme ice spirits, could in some ways be said to be purer than Shaolin’s.

That’s why she had no intention of being greedy and decided to hand over the fortune she had already acquired to Cheonhwa.

Transferring items that the Shaolin abbot himself had given to someone else could have been problematic, but it wasn’t impossible.

It wasn’t a personal gift, it was a prize he had earned with his own strength, and at least Shaolin wasn’t a group that was too petty, so he simply decided to give it to them as a way to repay Cheonhwa’s kindness, even if only a little.

I don’t think that’s enough to repay the favor of saving my life and lending me the Ice Spirit and Ice Soul, but it’s the only thing I can do right now, so I gladly accept Cheonhwa’s request.

“Evil dragon, come forward.”

Next it was the winner, Cheonhwa’s turn.

“I will grant the Evil Dragon Heavenly Flower the opportunity to learn from the elixir and the most famous martial artists in the world. Although there may be differences in the martial arts skills learned, you may be able to find a clue to a higher level through the teachings, so think carefully before choosing.”

Likewise, an elixir was awarded that would provide 10 years’ worth of internal energy, and an opportunity to learn, which Haomen had referred to as the right to designate, was also given.

This martial arts competition encompasses both politics and private life, and above all, it was formed through the agreement of all the great masters of the martial arts world, so not only those gathered here, but anyone who wants to can choose to learn.

At those words, the atmosphere in the room became strange.

There are many people who show different attitudes depending on their positions and interests.

First, the mediocre masters and those with little martial arts skills who had nothing to do with this nomination, as well as the general public who had no knowledge of martial arts, had expressions of excitement.

I wonder who Cheonhwa, who has shown skills that are beyond the peak of maturity while being a late bloomer, will ask to learn and what he will gain.

As the Shaolin master said, there are differences in the martial arts that are learned, so it may be difficult to learn about Yin, but it is not impossible.

Even in Shaolin alone, there were several yin-gong techniques represented by the Bulmun Sajahwo, and even among the large sects such as Gupa Ibang, there were quite a few who knew or mastered related martial arts.

Even if it wasn’t that, since it was called Manryuguijong, eventually, when it reached a high level, it would have something in common with Yin Gong or other martial arts.

So I was curious about what I would learn and who I would choose.

Although it may not be a master-student relationship, everyone is paying attention to which sect he will form a connection with.

Since Cheonhwa was a man who claimed to be the head of a mysterious sect called Cheonummun, which was neither known nor heard of, his choice could have been a criterion for judging which side he would take in the future, Jeong or Sa.

“Ugh, ugh… … .”

On the other hand, reactions were mixed among those who could become parties.

Although not perfect, Cheonhwa was able to easily defeat even the most skilled swordsman, who would be difficult for even the most seasoned master to imitate.

Even if that inaction is not as great as a flower, it can be said to be close to the peak of transcendence, so if you try to teach it, you may end up being embarrassed.

This is because not all the leaders of each faction have the strongest martial arts skills.

In the case of the so-called Naero sects, it is true that most of them are at the peak of their power, but they cannot be confident that their martial arts skills are higher than Cheonhwa’s.

No, there were some who doubted whether there was anyone among the masters of the sect who could defeat the Heavenly Flower, whose power could not be measured at the moment.

So, if you’re not careful, you could end up embarrassed.

Because of this, there were quite a few people who turned their heads slightly and avoided eye contact in case they made eye contact with Cheonhwa.

Conversely, there were those who were confident in their abilities or wanted to form a relationship with him and hoped that he would choose them, but no one knew what Cheonhwa’s intentions were.

“Even if I’m not here, anyone who is a martial artist can do it?”

“That’s right. I can’t say for sure that it’s possible because I need to hear the opinions of the parties involved, but even if I’m not here, even if I’m not here, I’ll do my best to make it happen.”

Cheonhwa’s gaze, which had been quietly looking at them with a worried expression, lingered for the last time on Namgung Se-ga-ju before returning to the Shaolin abbot.

And then he asked a rather unexpected question.

Those gathered here are probably more than 70% of the power of the martial arts world, but I am asking about those who are not here.

At those words, some names came to mind.

The three kings, the five lords, and the three ghosts.

Because not all of the strongest people in the current martial arts world are located here.

There were those who attended in their capacity as the heads of their sects, such as the Overlord, but there were also many former masters who were higher in rank than the senior sect members, so there were more who did not attend.

Is this why we want to learn from those people?

Normally, that wouldn’t necessarily be the case.

If the difference in level is too big, no matter how easy you try to explain it to them, they won’t be able to understand because their perspectives are different.

Therefore, it was almost an established theory that one could gain much more from learning from a top-notch master who had mastered the same type of martial arts as the next highest master, rather than learning from masters at the level of Samjeowangsamgwi.

However, Cheonhwa is different.

He had already acquired the skills to be considered one of the best of the hundred, and had reached the pinnacle of martial arts, so he would gain a lot from learning from masters above Hwagyeong.

That’s why people who heard that were both excited and disappointed.

I was looking forward to seeing how much Cheonhwa would grow after receiving teachings from such a person, but it was disappointing that I could not witness that sight with my own eyes.

“Then, please ask the divine being.”

“… … !!”

“A new victory?”

However, the words that came out of Cheonhwa’s mouth made the atmosphere boil again.

Because when it comes to Shaolin monks, their names are almost considered legendary.

“There was such a way!”

“But, is it possible? Even if I told him to choose anyone, Shin Seung… … .”

Shin Seung was the strongest man in Shaolin and was like a guardian deity of the martial arts world.

However, since he does not reveal himself as the new monk, and only shows up when the martial arts world is at its most dangerous, everyone only knows that he exists, and no one knows who he is, what martial arts he has learned, or what level of martial arts he possesses.

I thought it might not happen since I had pointed out such a person, but if it were possible, it would have a greater meaning than facing the Three Kings and Three Ghosts.

“Shin Seung… … Good. I will talk to him directly. However, please understand that it is difficult to say for sure that it will work out. If it doesn’t, I will connect you with someone else.”

Because of this, many thought it might not work out, but many cheered at the words of the Shaolin abbot that followed.

That means that there is a divine being.

Also, it would mean that Shinsung had that much power, as rumored and legendary.

“thank you.”

Of course, it could have been a dud, but Cheonhwa looked quite satisfied with the answer.

Originally, he had thought about calling Namgung Se-ga-ju, who had been bothering him, and humiliating him, but he felt it was a waste of an opportunity to waste it on someone like that.

Also, since I had heard about today’s next meal plan from Haomun in advance, there was still a chance even if it wasn’t this.

“Then I will end the awards here. However, since we have gathered here because of fate and this is a rare opportunity, I would like to open up a place for exchange not only for the later indexes but also for others. Those who are willing, please come up to the stage and open the eyes of the many people gathered here. I would like to nominate a non-competition partner, but if the opponent refuses, we will have someone who wants to step up or have someone from our side step up.”

So, the awards ceremony for the Later Index Non-Musical Competition has ended.

But it’s a shame to end it like this.

It is not easy for so many masters from different schools to gather together, so the Shaolin abbot came up with a new proposal.

There was no surprise or murmuring among the heads of the giant sects, as this was a story they had already agreed upon.

However, only those who did not know in advance cheered loudly and were excited.

Just watching the later indexes’ secret fights was satisfying enough, but if even better masters came out and fought the secret fights themselves, it would be worth the effort.

“… … .”

However, even after the Shaolin abbot finished speaking, no one readily went up onto the stage.

In a way, that was also because of Cheonhwa.

Although Cheonhwa, who had received everything he was due, came down from the stage, his afterimage still lingers on the stage.

“Why don’t you go out?”

“Ahem. I hurt my elbow yesterday… … .”

“The injury I sustained last month still… … .”

The latter index is just a super high score.

They showed off their martial arts skills at the level of a hundred great masters, and yet they themselves are going to come out and fight? Show off their martial arts skills?

It was a difficult task unless you had some confidence.

Clearly, this gathering of so many people was a good opportunity to raise one’s name and gain fame, but in the current situation, it would be fortunate if one did not become a laughing stock.

If a few people come forward and perform first and the level is below the peak, people’s expectations may be lowered, but the first person to step onto the stage will inevitably receive attention, so it is burdensome.

Because of that, many people just looked at each other.

Not only the unmanned players below the peak, but even the highest level experts showed obvious signs of reluctance.

If those who are called experts are compared to later indexes and are evaluated as inferior to them, this can be a situation where their honor is lowered rather than raised.

“Ahem. If not, then the old school… … .”

As this situation continued, the Shaolin abbot also spoke up as if he had no choice.

The level of the previous battles was high, so this situation could have been anticipated and preparations were made.

An agreement had been reached to first send out the best masters of the Gupaebang Odaese family to demonstrate their martial arts skills.

Since the opponents had already been decided, it was expected that after a few rounds of duels, the number of people who would come up on stage would naturally increase.

“I will do it.”

At that time, someone was walking up onto the stage faster than the Shaolin abbot could hear.

“Who is it?”

“… … Iron Lion?”

“Margin! It’s the iron lion margin!!”

Wire mesh margin.

He, one of the hundred greatest masters of Sapa and the head of the Iron Man School, stepped forward first.

It wasn’t something that was agreed upon in advance.

This is because, although the heads of the major factions gathered during the last martial arts competition to discuss this, he was not invited.

Although he is a great person who is a top-notch expert and one of the top 100 masters of Sapa, the power of the Iron Man School he leads is not considered to be that great.

This was a sudden action and something that those who organized Shaolin and other martial arts competitions had hoped for, but his appearance created a strange sense of tension.

Because they also knew Margin’s nature very well.

He was also famous for his merciless hands.

“If it’s margin, then maybe… … ?”

And one more thing.

Everyone who knew already knew that there was a sect here that was not on good terms with him.

I also watched him anxiously whenever rumors spread that he appeared nearby, wondering if he would do something bad.

Margin looked around, accepting those anxious stares without a care.

It seemed as if he was exploring who to choose, but Cheonhwa somehow felt like he was looking for someone.

‘Huh? That guy… … .’

When he turned his gaze to where the gaze had stopped, he saw a figure that Cheonhwa had seen before standing there.

A woman who seems to know nothing about martial arts.

But a woman whose position and status seemed extraordinary met his eyes.

‘That’s certain.’

It was the beautiful woman who had asked about Marjin’s well-being at Namgung Se-ga.

Cheonhwa was convinced once again as she watched the exchange of glances with a strange mix of emotions, even though no sound was made.

‘Looks like you have quite a bit of debt.’

I guess she owes Margin a lot of money.

“As for my opponent… … I will nominate Namgung Janghyeon of the Namgung Se-ga.”

As expected, the person Margin chose was a member of the Namgung family.

The figure of Namgungga, who had been sitting next to the lady, stood up.

Along with that, the lady’s eyes were trembling, and it seemed as if she was trying to collect the husband’s debt on his behalf.