Chapter 284 – Cheonma Religion (3)
We arrived at the Cheonma Religion headquarters after seven days and nights had passed.
Not all of the officials had arrived yet, but most of them had started to return quickly, as Ma-no’s horse had reported Hong Yeon-hwa’s return.
Hong Yeon-hwa greeted those officials warmly and explained the situation, while Sama-mang and Sama-yeoryeong were busy negotiating with Ma-no about their dealings.
Myeong-wol-jin-in also said that the energy here was strange and was busy exploring the headquarters with the Cheonma Religion guide.
What should Pung So-so and I do in this situation?
“What should we do, So-so?”
“Should we follow Hong Unni again today and watch her? After that, we can go to the training ground we saw yesterday.”
There wasn’t really anything else to do.
Of course, it was natural. We didn’t know anyone here, we didn’t have anything to do, and it didn’t make sense to wander around.
At first, I wondered if I should do something like a relay race like in Pung-ga, because she seemed to be very fond of Hong Yeon-hwa… but it didn’t go that far.
When everyone first found out that I had a lot of women, they were surprised or slightly sharp, but eventually they just accepted it like the Black Sword Grand Duke or Ma-no did.
Well, there are various reasons for that.
Some people thought it was okay because it was what Hong Yeon-hwa had decided, some people thought it was okay because she looked happy, and some people understood my age and level of cultivation.
Anyway, because of that feeling, all I did was follow Hong Yeon-hwa and occasionally talk to high-ranking officials and practice when I had time.
Still, the training ground was interesting because it was well-prepared by type.
It wasn’t just that the floor was well-polished.
There were special scarecrows made of metal that were hard to cut even with a sword, like during the Muh-rim-maeng qualifying exam.
There was also a machine that automatically spread memorization that had been stolen from the fallen Tangga.
And even the martial arts that ripped off Jeon Ga-se’s last struggle, which scattered internal energy.
Each training ground had a unique theme, so it felt like we were at some kind of amusement park.
It would have been impossible under normal circumstances, but it was possible because I absorbed the legacy of Muh-rim-maeng through the Cheonma Grand Battle.
Of course, I was able to enjoy this training ground because I had reached the Hwa-gyeong.
As for Pung So-so, she had a hard time in some of the training grounds.
Chapter 284 – Cheonma Religion (3)
After seven days and nights, we finally arrived at the Cheonma Religion headquarters.
Not all officials had arrived yet, but most of them had started to return quickly after Ma-no’s horse reported Hong Yeon-hwa’s return.
Hong Yeon-hwa greeted those officials warmly and explained the situation, while Sama-mang and Sama-yeoryeong were busy negotiating with Ma-no about their dealings.
Myeong-wol-jin-in also said that the energy here was strange and was busy exploring the headquarters with the Cheonma Religion guide.
What should Pung So-so and I do in this situation?
“What should we do, So-so?”
“Should we follow Hong Unni again today and watch her? After that, we can go to the training ground we saw yesterday.”
There wasn’t really anything else to do.
Of course, it was natural. We didn’t know anyone here, we didn’t have anything to do, and it didn’t make sense to wander around.
At first, I wondered if I should do something like a relay race like in Pung-ga, because she seemed to be very fond of Hong Yeon-hwa… but it didn’t go that far.
When everyone first found out that I had a lot of women, they were surprised or slightly sharp, but eventually they just accepted it like the Black Sword Grand Duke or Ma-no did.
Well, there are various reasons for that.
Some people thought it was okay because it was what Hong Yeon-hwa had decided, some people thought it was okay because she looked happy, and some people understood my age and level of cultivation.
Anyway, because of that feeling, all I did was follow Hong Yeon-hwa and occasionally talk to high-ranking officials and practice when I had time.
Still, the training ground was interesting because it was well-prepared by type.
It wasn’t just that the floor was well-polished.
There were special scarecrows made of metal that were hard to cut even with a sword, like during the Muh-rim-maeng qualifying exam.
There was also a machine that automatically spread memorization that had been stolen from the fallen Tangga.
And even the martial arts that ripped off Jeon Ga-se’s last struggle, which scattered internal energy.
Each training ground had a unique theme, so it felt like we were at some kind of amusement park.
It would have been impossible under normal circumstances, but it was possible because I absorbed the legacy of Muh-rim-maeng through the Cheonma Grand Battle.
Of course, I was able to enjoy this training ground because I had reached the Hwa-gyeong.
As for Pung So-so, she had a hard time in some of the training grounds.
Especially in the training ground with the effect of mountain air, she struggled a lot. Maybe she had reached the initial stage, but she couldn’t open the middle stage yet.
Her energy shook, and not only did her power weaken, but it also weakened to the level of a beginner in an instant.
It was truly an amazing technique to be able to see the effect up to the initial stage of the highest level.
Perhaps it was the result of seeking a way to weaken Hong Yeon-hwa’s strong energy like the absorption method.
Each martial arts faction’s vision was incorporated into the training ground… I hope Sama-se also installs something similar in his territory later.
For now, I’m just using techniques that concentrate the surrounding energy to improve the efficiency of my energy.
It will surely be effective.
Anyway, for that reason, today we decided to follow Hong Yeon-hwa for a while and visit the training grounds we haven’t seen yet.
Around that time, a desperate Sibi ran towards Hong Yeon-hwa.
“Cheonma-nim. The Surama Sword, Shura Demon Sword, has just returned to the main hall.”
“Oh! With this, everyone has finally gathered. Where is the Surama Sword now? I want to meet him right away.”
“Well, that’s…”
Sibi’s words were unclear. Looking at her expression, she didn’t seem to have come to deliver good news.
“What happened? Tell me quickly.”
“Well, the Surama Sword has arrived, but he is not in good condition. He suffered a serious injury and is currently in the medical hall.”
“I have to go to the medical hall right away.”
Since she arrived here, Hong Yeon-hwa had been resolute in her actions.
And a light breeze swept through the area.
Hooong.
Hong Yeon-hwa released her energy in one go, a phenomenon that was often seen when she covered the area with her energy.
Perhaps she had identified the location, she turned her head sharply and spoke urgently.
“His energy is too weak. It seems like I should go first. You…”
“I’ll talk to Sama-mang and Yeoryeong. Go quickly.”
“Thank you.”
With a short wordAfter seven days and nights, we finally arrived at the Cheonma Religion headquarters. Not all officials had arrived yet, but most of them had started to return quickly after Ma-no’s horse reported Hong Yeon-hwa’s return. Hong Yeon-hwa greeted those officials warmly and explained the situation, while Sama-mang and Sama-yeoryeong were busy negotiating with Ma-no about their dealings. Myeong-wol-jin-in also said that the energy here was strange and was busy exploring the headquarters with the Cheonma Religion guide.
“What should we do, So-so?” I asked Pung So-so.
“Should we follow Hong Unni again today and watch her? After that, we can go to the training ground we saw yesterday.”
There wasn’t really anything else to do. Of course, it was natural. We didn’t know anyone here, we didn’t have anything to do, and it didn’t make sense to wander around.
At first, I wondered if I should do something like a relay race like in Pung-ga, because she seemed to be very fond of Hong Yeon-hwa… but it didn’t go that far.
When everyone first found out that I had a lot of women, they were surprised or slightly sharp, but eventually they just accepted it like the Black Sword Grand Duke or Ma-no did.
Well, there are various reasons for that.
Some people thought it was okay because it was what Hong Yeon-hwa had decided, some people thought it was okay because she looked happy, and some people understood my age and level of cultivation.
Anyway, because of that feeling, all I did was follow Hong Yeon-hwa and occasionally talk to high-ranking officials and practice when I had time.
Still, the training ground was interesting because it was well-prepared by type.
It wasn’t just that the floor was well-polished.
There were special scarecrows made of metal that were hard to cut even with a sword, like during the Muh-rim-maeng qualifying exam.
There was also a machine that automatically spread memorization that had been stolen from the fallen Tangga.
And even the martial arts that ripped off Jeon Ga-se’s last struggle, which scattered internal energy.
Each training ground had a unique theme, so it felt like we were at some kind of amusement park.
It would have been impossible under normal circumstances, but it was possible because I absorbed the legacy of Muh-rim-maeng through the Cheonma Grand Battle.
Of course, I was able to enjoy this training ground because I had reached the Hwa-gyeong.
As for Pung So-so, she had a hard time in some of the training grounds.
Especially in the training ground with the effect of mountain air, she struggled a lot. Maybe she had reached the initial stage, but she couldn’t open the middle stage yet.
Her energy shook, and not only did her power weaken, but it also weakened to the level of a beginner in an instant.
It was truly an amazing technique to be able to see the effect up to the initial stage of the highest level.
Perhaps it was the result of seeking a way to weaken Hong Yeon-hwa’s strong energy like the absorption method.
Each martial arts faction’s vision was incorporated into the training ground… I hope Sama-se also installs something similar in his territory later.
For now, I’m just using techniques that concentrate the surrounding energy to improve the efficiency of my energy.
It will surely be effective.
Anyway, for that reason, today we decided to follow Hong Yeon-hwa for a while and visit the training grounds we haven’t seen yet.
Around that time, a desperate Sibi ran towards Hong Yeon-hwa.
“Cheonma-nim. The Surama Sword, Shura Demon Sword, has just returned to the main hall.”
“Oh! With this, everyone has finally gathered. Where is the Surama Sword now? I want to meet him right away.”
“Well, that’s…”
Sibi’s words were unclear. Looking at her expression, she didn’t seem to have come to deliver good news.
“What happened? Tell me quickly.”
“Well, the Surama Sword has arrived, but he is not in good condition. He suffered a serious injury and is currently in the medical hall.”
“I have to go to the medical hall right away.”
Since she arrived here, Hong Yeon-hwa had been resolute in her actions.
And a light breeze swept through the area.
Hooong.
Hong Yeon-hwa released her energy in one go, a phenomenon that was often seen when she covered the area with her energy.
Perhaps she had identified the location, she turned her head sharply and spoke urgently.
“His energy is too weak. It seems like I should go first. You…”
“I’ll talk to Sama-mang and Yeoryeong. Go quickly.”
“Thank you.”
With a short word, Hong Yeon-hwa disappeared from our sight.
Pung So-so and I
“This old man still wants to see the face of the Heavenly Demon Lord before he dies.”
“Who said anything about dying? There must be a way!”
As soon as I entered with Sama-Mang and Sama-Yeoryeong, I saw the dying Surama Sword and Hong Yeon-hwa, who was holding his hand and crying.
“Ah, you must be the one who will become the companion of the Heavenly Demon Lord.”
“Nice to meet you. My name is Jin So-chan.”
“Hmm…you look young, but you must be at that level. I didn’t know there were people like the Heavenly Demon Lord.”
It wasn’t just a matter of feeling inferior to someone stronger, but rather a tone that seemed to accurately assess my level.
In fact, Surama Sword was the only martial artist in the Hwagyeong who had reached the highest level.
And he was a fully matured Hwagyeong, so it wouldn’t be too difficult for him to assess me, who was still in the early stages.
This great martial artist, who even suppressed his unyielding spirit over the years, held my hand tightly.
“I know this is not the time to make a request…but please take care of the Heavenly Demon Lord. It’s good to see you again, but I’m afraid I can’t help you anymore.”
“Don’t worry. Of course, I will.”
“Then that’s a relief.”
Surama Sword smiled faintly as if he was relieved.
Perhaps because she was moved by his peaceful face that didn’t match his nickname, Hong Yeon-hwa grabbed the sleeve of the medicine shop owner next to her and shook it.
“Why is there no way?! Didn’t I bring all kinds of medicine while destroying the Muryeom League? Jasodan or Taechungdan…yes! If we use Daehwandan, it will…!”
“I’m sorry, Heavenly Demon Lord. Surama Hyeolma’s wounds are worsening due to a strong negative energy mixed with an unknown special energy. It’s true that Daehwandan is a powerful medicine, but it won’t be much help in this situation. …It would have been better if there was medicine from the Yanggang family.”
“What?!”
At the medicine shop owner’s small remark, Pang So-so next to her opened her eyes wide and hit my shoulder.
“Jin Ga-ga! Jin Ga-ga! It’s medicine from the Yanggang family!”
“Why…what? Yanggang family?!”
I frantically searched through my belongings and took out a small box.
The Yanggang family’s medicine that I received as a gift from the royal family.
I received more than I expected, and although I used about half of them to learn the Ilwolsungsinchunhong, I kept the rest.
It wasn’t because I had learned the Ilwolsungsinchunhong, or because I lacked energy, or because I lacked internal energy.
So I had kept the precious medicine, thinking that there was no need to waste it.
But now I have to use it like this.
I opened the box and showed the contents to the medicine shop owner.
“Will this be effective?”
“Well…”
The medicine shop owner was surprised by the sudden appearance of the medicine. She examined the scarlet pill from every angle and even smelled it before nodding her head.
“This is enough! With this, we can expel the negative energy!”
As soon as she confirmed its effectiveness, the medicine shop owner stuffed the pill into Surama Sword’s mouth.
Surama Sword seemed momentarily stunned, but quickly regained his composure and began to regulate his breathing.
“Phew…this should be enough for the time being. However, if we can’t do anything about that special energy, we’ll eventually end up back where we started.”
“If it’s a special energy, can’t you extract it, Yeon-hwa?”
After all, Hong Yeon-hwa was able to control even the currency of the underworld, which was a type of medicine.
So I asked if this was possible, but Hong Yeon-hwa shook her head with an angry expression.
“I’ve already tried. But that wasn’t a special energy belonging to the underworld. It was something more stubborn and unpleasant.”
The medicine shop owner patted Hong Yeon-hwa’s shoulder and comforted her.
“I did say it was a long shot, but even if we can’t do it, it’ll be okay for at least a year. Don’t blame yourself, Heavenly Demon Lord. You’ve done everything you can. This is like a curse that can’t be lifted unless we bring back the leader of the Mosaenpa.”
“…The leader of the Mosaenpa?”
Hong Yeon-hwa looked at me with a subtle expression.
I asked Sama-Yeoryeong with a similar expression.
“Yeoryeong, did you hear where the Myeongwoljinin went? You were the last one to talk to him.”
“Yeah. He said he was going to investigate according to the Bukhui Eight Palaces instead of the Gugung Eight Palaces and told me some stories.”
“Gugung…Bukhui?”
“Anyway, he gave me an idea of where he might be. I’ll go get him right away.”
Leaving me bewildered, Sama-Yeoryeong left the medicine shop.
So…
“Is there anything else we can do, medicine shop owner?”
“Huh? What?!”
The medicine shop owner looked at me with a blank expression.