《Fist Demon of Mount Hua》 CH 1 The continuous formation of the mountains seemed like waves crashing. Twenty masters were walking along the small mountain road that connects the mountain waves. It was the start of spring, and a still cool wind was blowing in the bodies of the elders. With a chilling feeling, the masters folded their robes and bowed their heads. Suddenly, the middle-aged swordsman in the lead lifted his head, who now appears to be in his late forties, bit his molars tightly. His eyes were red and bloodshot, and his shoulders were twitching endlessly. ¡°mount hua sect made great sacrifices in the war against the demons sect, but is it only jungwon¡¯s coldness that has returned? The kindness of the world is indeed truly fleeting¡± ¡°power.¡± ¡°the mount hua will be strong. So that the world will never again look at us with scorn.¡± There was a strong resonance in the statment of a middle-aged master. The elders who followed him bowed their heads and clenched their fists. They, too, felt the same way as the middle-aged master. But there was only one person, a middle-aged with a clean appearance, shaking his head with his eyes closed. ¡®damn it! senior brother has been poisoned.¡¯ the middle-aged swordsman who radiates a creepy energy at the head of the party, he was the owner of the supreme status of being a long writer of the mount hua sect, Hyun-chun Jin-in Hyun-chun Jin-in was angry. Wherever his wrath is directed, the mount hua sect will move. ¡®Where will the mount hua end up now?¡¯ It was time for Jin-in Hyeon-so, a gentle-looking student, to sigh. ¡°There is smoke.¡± A sudden voice awakened the thoughts of Jin-in Hyun-chun and Jin-in Hyunso. Smoke was rising from over the hill in front of them. The fishy smell carried by the wind wrinkled the impressions of the masters. ¡®Smell of blood?¡¯ ¡°I want to see what¡¯s going on.¡± Hyun-chun Jin-in struggled to shake off his anger The masters hurried over the hill. Then¡­ ¡°damn it!¡± They were at a loss for words at the devastation that unfolded before their eyes. A small town was engulfed in flames. About thirty houses had been burned or had already collapsed into ashes, and the bodies of people were lying on the streets. ¡°What the hell is going on !!¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°It looks like they have been attacked by a swarm of Bandits. , I¡¯ve heard stories of Bandits running all over the place these days.¡± ¡°Unbelievable!¡± Hyunso Jin-in¡¯s expression changed horribly. ¡®With the fall of the demons sect, the Bandits is rampant. What is next?¡¯ The elders scattered and searched the village, but no survivors were found. More than a hundred people from over thirty households, children and adults, were slaughtered. ¡°They are cruel people. How can you kill all innocent villagers?¡± ¡°O Primitive Heavenly One. Please look after them.¡± As the masters prayed for the well-being of the dead, Hyeonso Jin-in heard a faint moan. the voice was so low that he thought it was an illusion at first. ¡°Ugh!¡± However, as soon as he heard the moaning again, Hyunso Jin-in realized that what he had heard was not an auditory hallucination. ¡°Where are you?¡± Hyeonso Jin-in looked around looking for the place where the auditory hallucination was heard. A place that used to be a precious home for a family, but now a faint moan could be heard in the ruins of what had been burned and torn down Hyeonso Jinin hastily searched the wreckage. He dug the way through the scorched pillars with his own hands. ¡°Hyeonso, why are you doing this?¡± ¡°Sook! how¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°There are survivors in this.¡± At Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s words, the young masters joined in and cleared the wreckage. Halfway between the ruins? The half-burned corpse of a man emerged from the ashes. Hyeonso Jin-in frowned at the corpse of a man with a sword around his waist and a jacket made of animal skin. ¡°the¡­ ¡­ Enemy?¡± At first glance, clothes and appearance do not match this village. The design of his sword is proof of that. Hyunsoo Jinin touched the bandit¡¯s body. He could not feel the warmth of the living. ¡°It seems that the priest (who study books, not martial art) has been wrong. he seems to have been dead for a long time.¡± ¡°But why did the bandit die? Did any of the villagers learn martial arts?¡± The members spoke to Hyeon-cheon Jin-in and Hyun-so Jin-in one word at a time. But no one can answer their questions. ¡°Ugh!¡± Again a faint groan was heard. This time, not only Hyunso Jinin, but everyone around him heard it. ¡°no way?¡± Hyeonso Jinin hastily overturned the bandit¡¯s body. Unlike the scorched back side exposed to the ashes, the bandit¡¯s face was intact. The eyes of the martial arts masters gleamed as they looked at the robber¡¯s corpse. The thief¡¯s neck was ripped from the flesh as if it had been bitten by a wild beast, revealing the vocal cords. The wound on his neck seemed to be the sign. However, it was not because of the thief¡¯s wounds that surprised the sages. A small boy lay under the spot where the thief had been lying. It was simply hidden by the bandit¡¯s heavy body. I don¡¯t know if it was from the beginning or it was because of the bandits, but the boy¡¯s arms and legs were deformedly broken. The painful wounds even looked at them, reminding them of what kind of tragedy the boy had gone through. ¡°what a poor child !¡± Seeing the miserable appearance, the masters unknowingly coughed or turned their heads away. The boy who had only closed his eyes as if he had died suddenly opened his eyes. ¡°¡­¡­.¡± Even Jin-in Hyeon-so flinched at the empty eyes that had lost everything and the desperate life contained within. ¡°Hey!¡± It was time for Hyunso Jin-in to reach out to the boy with pity. The boy struggled holding to turn his head and spit out something he had been in his mouth. tuk! Something the size of a fist fell to the floor. The bright red smashed object was obviously someone¡¯s flesh. You, you?¡± A terrible silence fell on the masters of the mount hua. after 5 years The boy, who now looked sixteen, was struggling to climb the mountain. The thick eyebrows under the cloth tied to his forehead, the cold and dark eyes and tightly closed lips showed that he was an extremely stubborn figure. The boy suddenly raised his head and looked at the top of the mountain. As if his sword had been inserted upside down, the rocky peaks soaring toward the sky caught his eye. The rock peaks are located like a lotus flower in full bloom. Because of its appearance, the highest peak was given the name Yeonhwabong. Yeonhwabong , one of the old Daemun schools, is the place where the mount hua is located. To be precise, only Okji and Sanggung, the symbols of the mount hua, exist, but people equated Yeonhwabong with the mount hua. Unlike the shaman sect that were concentrated at the top of Mount Wudang, the mount hua were evenly distributed throughout Yeonhwabong ¡°Woo-wook!¡± A harsh breath escaped the boy¡¯s mouth. The stairs the boy was going up now were small stone steps between the cliffs called Baekcheokhyeop . It was very dangerous because it was so narrow and vertical that only one adult could barely pass through. It was called Baekcheokhyup because there were almost a hundred such roads. In order to climb the Baekcheok-hyeop, one had to climb three hundred and seventy stone steps. This near-vertical road called Cheoncheokdang was notorious for being hard and rough. The boy clenched his teeth and climbed a path that was difficult for even uninhabited warriors to do. His legs were heavy, as if he had attached a ball of iron on them. Sweat poured down his body like rain, and his complexion had turned pale for a long time. his heart was beating like crazy, like it was about to come out of his mouth. Climbing one of the stairs felt more painful than dying. Still, the boy never said it was hard or took a break. Suddenly his left leg convulsed. The boy paused for a moment,and looked down at his left leg. It was thinner than his right leg and slightly curved. it couldn¡¯t give him proper strength, and it was difficult to walk normally. So the boy had no choice but to limp his feet slightly. This is what people often call lame There were no major problems in daily life, but it was a fatal flaw for a person who learned martial arts. With such a flaw, the boy would climb the mountain every day The path that even disciples who have mastered martial arts struggle with. ¡®it¡¯s okay! I can do it.¡¯ the boy clenched his teeth and climbed the mountain again. His body was exhausted and his legs trembled endlessly, but the boy¡¯s gaze was fixed to the top. The boy continued his steps towards the summit of the top. As he moved one step at a time, he was able to get out of the Baekcheok Gorge. Just because he crossed the Baekcheok Gorge doesn¡¯t mean he¡¯s reached the top of the mountain. Now he was only halfway to his destination. The boy took a moment to catch his breath and looked around him. In the distance, Yeonhwabong Peak was seen over Poryongryeong. But it wasn¡¯t the boy¡¯s destination. The boy walked towards Undaebong Peak on the other side. Seobong called Yeonhwabong, Dongbong called Joyangdae, and Nambong called Naganbong were gathered in one place, but Undaebong was all alone. I don¡¯t know why, but it felt lonely. Thick drops of sweat ran down the boy¡¯s forehead. Both legs were very heavy. In particular, his left leg hurt, which was not normal. The muscles of the back and legs swelled as if they were about to burst, and the bones complained of pain as if they were being pecked with a chisel. The lungs dilated as they expanded to take in any more air, and the heart was beating frantically to pump fresh air into the blood. After walking along the road for a while, a small pavilion perched on the edge of a narrow cliff appeared. In front of the old pavilion was a small bench, on which a middle-aged master was sitting. he was wearing a ragged robe. After looking at the landscape for a long time, the man looked at the place where the boy was. ¡°Did you go down the mountain again?¡± ¡°Master.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t mean that your legs are completely healed, so why are you so stubborn? No, even if you say something like this, you won¡¯t hear it. ¡± For the past five years, the boy has gone up and down the mount hua without missing a single day. It took even a healthy person half a day to climb the volcano. The boy had a disability in his leg. He had to be much slower than the average person. everyone said he was crazy. Still, the boy climbed the mountain. It took him at first three days to climb the mountain. His mind had already reached the top, but the boy¡¯s legs could not keep up with his will. In particular, the twisted and sore left leg made the boy even more painful. Even so, the boy never said that it was difficult or did not rest. He climbed the mountain slowly, step by step, never resting, and when he finally reached the top the boy was almost dead. The boy¡¯s condition was so critical that his life could have been lost if the master did not provide timely lifesaving treasures. If he had been a normal person, he would have stopped there. But as soon as the boy recovered his body, he climbed the mountain again. His will was so strong that the master had no choice but to watch what the boy was doing until now. Climbing up and down the mountain, the boy went to restore his vigor. He had muscles attached to his limp and dry body. Now that five years have passed, he had the strength and cardiorespiratory ability to climb a mountain fairly quickly. ¡°phew! come here.¡± ¡°Master, I am okay now.¡± ¡°you¡¯re not okay, so come here.¡± At the words of the master, the boy sat down on the bench with an expression that he couldn¡¯t do it. Then the master reached out his bare hands and began to rub his boy¡¯s legs. ¡°Ugh!¡± The boy¡¯s lips were pressed against each other, and a muffled voice flowed out. The master¡¯s hand was unstoppable. His legs were screaming But his moment of pain passed in an instant. Instead, a cool feeling took its place. ¡°How can you be so reckless? Is that what you want to achieve ascension martial arts?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master.¡± ¡°ooh! What do you have to be sorry for? I feel sorry for you, this incompetent master.¡± ¡°no.¡± At the master¡¯s remorseful words, the boy hurriedly waved his hand. To the boy, the master was a lifesaver. He rescued him from dying and healed him. And he took him as a disciple. Without the Master, the person he is today would not exist. ¡°Hoya!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°you¡­ ¡­ . not.¡± The swordsman clouded the tail of his horse. The master¡¯s name was Hyeonso, one of the elders of the Hwasan faction. And the name of the boy he is rubbing his legs, is Damho. He was the only survivor from a village that had been attacked by gangs of bandits five years ago. Everyone saw Damho¡¯s wounds and gave up. However, only one person, Hyunso Jinin, was different. Although the child¡¯s foot was paralyzed, even though he was not a clan elder, he did his best to cure Damu. I don¡¯t know if there was help from heaven, but Damho survived. However, as a result of his wounds, his left foot was lame. Even with the efforts of Hyeonso Jin-in, it could not be helped. ¡®oh my child, what are you going to do because that is pitiful?¡¯ A sad light passed through the eyes of Jin-in Hyeon-so, who was rubbing Dam-ho¡¯s leg. Damho¡¯s talent he saw was very outstanding. But what stood out more than that was his will. I don¡¯t know if it was because he had a lot of trouble when he was young, but Damho had a much stronger will than the boys his age. If his body had been normal, he would certainly have been a great warrior. As with any clan, footwork was more important than anything else. In particular, when he became a disciple of mount hua and passed on the principles of Socheong , he had to learn Gugungbo. Gugungbo, with its dazzling changes, was the most advanced stepping technique that even highly talented martial artists could not learn. It was too flashy for Damho, who has trouble with his legs, to learn. Although it was worth giving up, Damho improved the strength of his legs by going up and down the mountain every day. It was unclear whether he would be able to learn the Gugungbo by doing so, but Damho trained himself without missing a single day. In front of such a disciple¡¯s efforts, Hyeonso Jinin had no choice but to bring tears to his eyes. ¡°Master, it¡¯s okay now. You can stop.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do a little more.¡± ¡°Master.¡± Damho lowered his eyes. For the past five years, Hyunso Jin-in has always been the same. the person who was anxious to do one more thing, he took care of Damho with utmost sincerity. ¡°All a man needs is one strong heart. As long as your heart is strong and unshaken, Heaven will take care of the rest and open the way for you. So don¡¯t be too impatient, Hoya.¡± ¡®Master, I don¡¯t believe in the sky.¡¯ Damho¡¯s answer echoed only in his mouth. CH 2 The springs in the mount hua with bladed peaks were fragrant. The strong scent of plum blossoms is carried in the wind. Damho was walking in the scent of plum blossoms. It seemed as if plum blossoms were falling on all his body Damho paused for a moment and looked around him. The whole place was filled with plum blossoms. The plum blossoms in bloom boasted their splendid appearance. Damho stretched out his hand. Then, like a magic, plum petals were carried by the wind and landed on his palm. Damho looked at the plum blossom petals for a long time. In spring, the plum blossoms are at their peak. So, when people think of the mount hua, they think of plum blossoms. I don¡¯t know why, but there were many martial arts with plum blossoms in the mount hua The plum blossoms fist fand the twenty-four plum blossoms were representative examples. Perhaps because of this, the preconceived notion that the mount mua¡¯s martial arts was light and elusive arose. In fact, many martial artists occupied several martial arts in the mount hua. The wind blew again and blew the plum blossom petals from Damho¡¯s palms. Dam Ho reached out his hand to grab the plum blossom petals. But the plum blossom petals gently slipped through Damho¡¯s fingers. Dam Ho clenched his fists. To him, the martial arts of the mount hua were like those plum blossoms. Appears to be caught, but not caught. Damho shook his head and started walking again. After a long walk, he arrived at Taiping Palace. Taiping Palace was located on the widest flat land with topographical characteristics like a blade. Taiping Palace, which was modeled after the Thirty-Six Thousands Heavens, was very large. The great events of the mount hua Sect took place here, and it was also at Taiping Palace where the disciples of the mount hua Sect practiced martial arts. In the Taiping Palace, many people were practicing. Their appearance was different, and they were on different ages. The youngest-looking one appeared to be about 12 years old, and the most-looking ones appeared to be in their mid-twenties. ¡°synthesis! synthesis!¡± Thick drops of sweat flowed non-stop on their faces as they exhaled their spirits. The people who practice the boghogwon, the simplest of Mount Hua technique, were the subordinate disciples (second-rate). There was someone who let out a roar towards those bastards. ¡°When you raise your fist, you have to be sure to apply force. Use the muscles of your body to the fullest, just like a lying down tiger jumping out.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The disciples, who were practicing, answered all at once to his chirping voice like a tiger. ¡°Transition from the ho-ho-chul-dong to the great ho-chulse.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± With the answer, the energy from the young disciples changed. As if a tiger had left a cave and ran towards the world, a violent but fierce momentum erupted. Damho paused for a moment and looked at their practice scene. Gyo-doo, who taught the subordinate disciples, was a great disciple (first-rate) of the Jin-gyeong and Hwa-san group, and was called a master of plum blossoms. He is usually a pleasant person, but when he¡¯s teaching martial arts, he becomes a cold-blooded person without blood or tears. Jinkyung, who was in the midst of guiding his disciples, suddenly waved his hand toward Damho. ¡°The Celestial Priest.¡± Mu-in, who had just had the momentum of frost until recently, disappeared out of nowhere, and had a nice smile on his face. Damho shook his head slightly. It was the name he had received from the mount hua. It had been three years since he received the name, but he was still not used to it. He was just uncomfortable, as if he was wearing someone else¡¯s clothes. However, Damho approached Jinkyung without revealing his true intentions. ¡°What are you doing here? Did you come to see this senior?¡± ¡°I was on my way to Yeongbo Palace..¡± ¡°Yeongbo Palace.?¡± A twinkle appeared in Jinkyung¡¯s eyes. Yeongbo Palace. was a place where there were books that summarized the martial arts of the mount hua. As it was one of the most important locations of the sect, the boundaries were strict and the qualifications to enter were also strict. Of course, subordinate disciples were forbidden to enter, and only senior disciples or above were allowed to be among the main disciples. Although he is Jin-kyung¡¯s youngest brother, Dam-ho was also a great disciple of the Hwasan faction. Of course, entry was allowed. However, there were not many martial arts books available at Yeongbo Palace.. Most of the books were Taoists related to Taoism. The true discipline of mount hua could not be learned through books. Experiences and realizations that cannot be conveyed in a few lines can only be achieved through direct teaching. The reason that the mount hua Sect, which had been at its peak as one of the Old Daemun sects, was greatly atrophied at one time was because they lost all the mas previous generation who could pass on their enlightenment. the sect was slowly regaining its former strength now, but it still lacked much compared to its peak. It was said that there were not enough experts who could give proper instructions. Above all, Jin-in Hyeon-so, who took Dam-ho as a disciple, did not learn martial arts for some reason. He was the only scholar (priest) in the mount hua It was for the same reason that everyone objected when he said that he would take Dam-ho as a disciple. What is needed for the current mount hua is a powerful martial artist. However, it was not that the other elders could not afford to care about Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s disciple. Moreover, Damho had a fatal weakness to learn martial arts. Hyeonso Jin-in accepted Dam-ho as a disciple despite everyone¡¯s opposition. Damho also became a great disciple of mount hua thanks to Hyeonso Jinin, the elder of the Hwasan faction, but it was a big obstacle in being able to learn martial arts on the contrary. This is because the elders who opposed it are reluctant to pass on the martial arts to Damho. ¡°You are very passionate. If you work hard like that, you will definitely be able to overcome your limits someday.¡± Jinkyung¡¯s gaze unconsciously turned to Damho¡¯s left leg. A fatal weakness as an martial artist. It was a fact that everyone who had been involved in the mount hua knew it. He said so, but Jinkyung did not think that Damho would be able to overcome his weakness. This is because the martial arts was not so smooth that the lame could learn it. Damho read the light of sympathy in Jinkyung¡¯s eyes. But he lowered his head as if nothing had happened. ¡°I will go to Yeongbo Palace.¡± ¡°Yeah, good job.¡± Damho passed the field and headed towards the back of Taiping Palace. ¡°You mean that lame man is a great disciple of the mount hua Sect?¡± ¡°Can I do martial arts properly with a body like that?¡± Looking at his back, the homeschoolers murmured. ¡°What kind of bastards dare to talk in the training?¡± In response to Jinkyung¡¯s anger, the subordinate disciples kept their mouths shut. But their voices had already reached Damho¡¯s ears. Still, Damho didn¡¯t stop walking. It was a story he had heard many times before, and it was a familiar sight. His heart was not weak enough to be shaken just like this. He passed through Taiping Palace and arrived at Yeongbo Palace. Although it looked ordinary from the outside, there were two guards at the entrance to Yeongbo Palace.. Unless the soldiers guarding Yeongbo Palace gave permission, no one would be able to reach him. Yeongbo Palace belon to Jinin Hyunmu, the senior of Jinin Hyunso and one of the elders of the mount hua. The warriors guarding Yeongbogung were the first and second generation disciples who were taught by Jinin Hyunmu. Jung Kyung, a great disciple, recognized Damho. ¡°You came today.¡± ¡°senior.¡± ¡°Do you want to enter Yeongbogung?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°You¡¯re pretty cool. Come in.¡± ¡°thank you.¡± Dam Hu bowed his head to greet him and entered the Yongpo Palace. Then Jung Kyung immediately closed the door. In Yeongbo Palace., bookshelves lined with books. There were various types of books, including books about the mount hua wave, as well as general miscellaneous books. Although Yeongbo Palace. was completely blocked off, there was no problem reading the book because a soft light came from somewhere. Damho¡¯s fingers scanned the books on the shelf. It is said that Yeongbogung is a collection of all the mount hua documents, but the amount was smaller than expected. This is because many of them have been destroyed during a major catastrophe several decades ago. he had been here countless times during this time. Because of this, even with his eyes closed, he could tell which book was in which position. chin! An old book was caught in Damho¡¯s finger. Without hesitation, Damho pulled out his book. Jukyeopso! It was written that way in an old book. Jukyeopso were one of the most basic moves of mount hua, along with the bukhogwon, yukhapgwon. For that reason, he mainly passed it on to his descendants. Damho, his great disciple, was not a martial artist to learn it. Still, Dam-ho couldn¡¯t take his eyes off the book on which the bamboo leaves were written. Jukyeopso consist of three major moves. Dangong Biyeopcheonri Yeopjeokgwanil Contrary to the grandiose names of moves, they were all simple and effective moves. Damho fixed his gaze on the book and unfolded the book with his unholding hand, following the moves of Jukyeopso shhhhh! A series of movements of stabbing, shoving, punching, and pulling continued without stopping. Damho¡¯s movement stirred the air of Yeongbo Palace. Damho looked at the book again and fell into thoughts. ¡®Jukyeopso are definitely fast. However, it has little weight, so it has the disadvantage that it cannot produce proper qi until it reaches a certain level.¡¯ Of course, when Jukyeopso (bamboo leaves) reach the level, they will be as powerful as hitting them with a sledgehammer. It is said that there were some masters of the mount hua in the past who cut a large rock into two pieces using only Jukyeopso But now it¡¯s all a thing of the past. Now, the disciples of the sect only think of Jukyeopso as a passing study, but do not learn it deeply. If Damho had healthy legs, he would not have been obsessed with Jukyeopso. Jukyeopso was one of the few mount hua martiat arts that did not require any special training. It was the best martial art for Damho, who could not learn proper foot technique. Damho tenaciously diged into the Jukyeopso until he imprinted it in his mind. Fortunately!! When he first came to the mount hua, his eyes were filled with darkness. The darkness was so powerful that even the elders of the mount hua Sect shook their heads. Five years passed, and in the meantime, Damho grew older. And his eyes also became calmer than before. So people thought that Damho had been calmed down. But it was their mistake. Damho was never calmed. He just increased his patience to the point where he was able to hide his eyes. Damho felt the beast hidden inside him. He was infinitely ferocious, and a cruel beast was breathing with him. The beast was just waiting for the day when Damho would take it out. Damho suppressed the beast that existed inside him and pulled out another face. boghogwon. It was a kwon-gong performed by the junior students who are now learning martial arts at the Taiping Palace. As one of the basic weapons of mount hua, it was simple to practice like Jukyeopso and had very strong power. Again, Damho held the book in one hand and opened the boghogwon in the other. Pub! The air burst out of the punches that were not loaded with inner energy. It was a quick, concise, and heavy punch. One of the martial arts that started with the mount hua was the boghogwon. A long time ago, when mount hua settled in this moutain, However, as the years passed, countless moves were created with power that far surpassed the boghogwon. In the end, like Jukyeopso, boghogwon has been reduced to a basic skill to be learned by the mount hua students. Everyone thought of boghogwon as a stepping stone to other ascending martial arts, but did not learn it deeply. Even the elders of the mount hua Sect. However, Dam-ho was tenaciously digging into the boghogwon. As his achievements deepened, he felt one question. ¡®Soyo deep-gong is a mental method that is not suitable for learning the boghogwon.¡¯ Soyo-deepgong was a basic deepgong that was learned along with Jukyeopso, bukhogwon, and yukhapgwon. It was only after they first mastered Soyoshimgong, they were able to enter Dangong . Soyo-deepgong was definitely a great inner qi method. Although it was quite stable, there was no difficulty in accepting other methods For that reason, it was suitable for low-achieving disciples or beginners to learn, but it did not fit well with the Jukyeopso or boghogwon. ¡®Why the hell?¡¯ As if everyone had taken the natural procedure, they learned how to take the qi first and then learned ukyeopso or boghogwon.. But Damho had doubts. The doubts he had started having recently grew bigger and bigger like a snowball as time went on Dam-ho forgot his time and fell into the boghogwon. Numerous questions filled his head Damho¡¯s time was passing by like that. CH 3 Damho left yangbo place after a long time had passed even after the sun had set. Lanterns were lit all over the mount hua where darkness came. The plum blossoms reflected in the lanterns sparkled like snowflakes. Damho stood still and looked at the scene for a long time. The wind blew and the plum blossom petals flew. Oddly enough, it was engraved deeply in his mind. Just because it¡¯s night doesn¡¯t mean the mount hua ¡®s routine is over. The lines scattered throughout the mount were lit up brightly, and the masters were still busy. Then a group of people approached Damho. They were swordsmen in robes. Unusual energy was emanating from their bodies. Damho bowed his head towards them. They were the great disciples of the Volcano Sect. The master in his mid-thirties at the forefront was Mu-kyung, a disciple of Jinin Hyeoncheon, a long-distance scholar of the mount hua sect. From a young age, Mu-kyung was very talented, and the entire sect expected a lot from him He was also excellent at achieving martial arts, and rumors were circulating that he had already entered the Taecheong Simgyeol that only elders and above could learn. there was no disciple of the mount hua Sect who did not respect him. Next to Mu-kyung were Woon-kyung and Han So-yu, who could be said to be his closest aides. Ungyeong was also a priest of no-gyeong and the head of groupe of the plum blossom thirty-six swordsman, the pride of the mount hua. His cold, subdued eyes spoke of his character. Han So-yu was a female disciple rarely seen in the volcanic group. She also boasted of her outstanding achievements to such an extent that she was ranked as one of the thirty-six swordsmen of plum blossoms. Mukyung smiled. ¡°Are you going back to your home?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, senior¡± Damho replied ¡°Are you doing well with Hyeonso¡¯s private residence?¡± ¡°yes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good. I have to look for it once, but I don¡¯t have much time because I have a lot of work to do.¡± ¡°my master will understand.¡± At Dam-ho¡¯s answer, Mu-kyung¡¯s smile widened. But Unkyung, who was next to him, looked at Damho with cold eyes, wondering what he didn¡¯t like. His eyes, as cold as snakes, without emotion, ran across Damho¡¯s whole body. ¡°How about your legs?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same.¡± ¡°Are you still obsessed with martial arts? although the limits are clear. How about instead of focusing on martial arts,you become like Hyeonso Sasuk(his master)?¡± ¡°priest!¡± Mu-kyung was startled by Woon-kyung¡¯s venomous remarks. However, there was not a single change in Unkyung¡¯s expression. ¡°There is nothing so foolish as wasting time on vain things. mark my words.¡± ¡°Thanks for the death penalty. I will listen to it deeply.¡± Damho bowed his head wwokyung looked at Damho with cool eyes. As if Mu-kyung couldn¡¯t stop his attitude, then he shrugged his shoulders and looked at Han So-yu. Han So-yu approached Dam-ho gently. Then, a faint scent stimulated the sense of smell. Dam-ho raised his head and looked at Han So-yu. Then he saw Soyu Han¡¯s elegant face that looked like a plum blossom ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand the advice of woongyeong, . Not because senior Eunkyung is bad.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Come to me anytime when you find a problem with your martial arts. I will do my best to help as much as I can.¡± ¡°thank you.¡± ¡°I trust you.¡± Han So-yu showed a fresh smile. It was a charming smile that can shook the hearts of many men. ¡°Then let¡¯s go.¡± Damho took the way of the three and then moved on. The three of them looked at Damho¡¯s back as he moved away. A sad light appeared on Mu-kyung¡¯s face as he looked at Dam-ho¡¯s crippled back. Mu-kyung turned his head toward woon-kyung. ¡°Did you know that sometimes when I hear what you say, my feelings drop? How can you say such a thing in front of the person in question?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all for the sake of heaven.¡± ¡°What kind of heaven are you talking about?, how heartbreaking a child with a lame leg would be.¡± ¡°What he needs is not vain comfort and encouragement, but cool advice.¡± ¡°you?¡± ¡°Honestly, what is the probability that Cheon-kyung (his nickname)will learn the martial arts of the mount hua properly? A warrior who can¡¯t learn footwork is only half man. And now the sect doesn¡¯t need a half-man.¡± ¡°Wow! You are really cool.¡± ¡°I have no choice. It¡¯s my job to think and judge with a cool mind in any situation.¡± ¡°really¡­ ¡­ .¡± Mukyung shook his head. But it wasn¡¯t a bad face at all. If mukyeong symbolizes force as a great disciple of the Hwasan faction, woonkyung was in a position to give him endless advice with his cool reason. he was raised that way in the first place, and it was thought that it was best for the mount hua. Han So-yu laughed and interrupted their conversation. ¡°now! Stop talking about heaven. There are a lot more important things than that.¡± ¡°To do¡­ ¡­ .¡± Mukyung nodded his head. Now the sect at a very important crossroads. It was necessary to select useful ones from among the subordinate disciples and accept them as the graet disciples. It does not end with accepting the main disciple. we had to make them truly expert. The current sect desperately needed new power. great disciples such as Mukyeong and Woongyeong had to work diligently. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go.¡± Mu-kyung took the lead and walked. Damho¡¯s image was no longer in his mind. Damho walked at night, relying on the moonlight. The place he headed for was a small valley located below Undaebong Peak. There was a fairly large spot at the bottom of the valley. It was a place that even the masters of the mount hua rarely visited because the road to get there was not easy. It was a hiding place that Dam-ho looked for when his heart was heavy. Damho threw off his clothes and went into the spot. Even though it was spring, it was still the valley water that was still chilled. When the cold water touched him, he was awakened. ¡®Okay, about this¡­ ¡­ .¡¯ Not only the skin but also the bones were cold from the severe cold. Still, Dam-ho did not come out of the water, but rather immersed his head in the water. Damho sat cross-legged in the water. Numerous thoughts ran through his mind. A peaceful daily life, the peace of an everyday life destroyed by bandits¡¯ attacks in an instant. And unexpected salvation and life in a mount hua. His limbs were broken and for the first few months he was unable to move on his own. The person who cared for and treated him was his master, Hyeonso Jinin. Without Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s generous care, he would not have been able to walk on his own like this. Although he was limp in one of his legs, he was still alive. The fact that he was alive was important to Damho. With his life, he can make a promise for the future. ¡®Father, mother, for example.¡¯ Their images vividly come into Damho¡¯s mind. Damho couldn¡¯t protect them. At the young age of twelve, lack of strength was only an excuse. They were no longer of this world, and they are dead. There were things I had to do to be alive. To do that, power was needed. Whoops! Damho rose up and water splashed in all directions. ¡°Woo-wook! Whoo!¡± Damho took a deep breath. His gaze turned to his left leg. He was incomparably shabby with his healthy and strong right leg. Although he had climbed up and down the mountain so many times, his muscles didn¡¯t attach that much. With such a bridge, the mount hua¡¯s flashy footwork could not be properly performed. ¡°The mount hua method doesn¡¯t suit me. I need something else.¡± Over the past five years, Damho has felt that fact deeply. The problem is that he don¡¯t know how to solve it. It would have been nice to have a good teacher to lead the way at this time, but unfortunately, there was only Hyeonso Jin-in around him. In the end, he had to find a way out on his own. ¡°Once you do, everything will be solved.¡± Dam Ho moved his left foot back and forth in the water. Because it was in the water, I felt quite heavy resistance. Up to his thighs are normal. The problem is the knee. Cartilage and muscles are crushed, so movement is not possible. it was a wound that could not be healed by any elixir. If there is one possibility, it is to experience the legendary metamorphosis. However, it is an impossible task that can only be expected in a dream. ¡°I further strengthen and train the strength of my left leg. Let¡¯s think about what¡¯s next.¡± Damho came out of the water. He dried off the water and put on his clothes. He felt a chill, but his mind was clear. The memory of being ignored by his seniors remained in his mind. A sandbag was attached to Damho¡¯s left ankle, which started going up and down the mountain the next day. ¡°Hook Hook!¡± A harsh breath escaped Damho¡¯s lips. His weight only increased a little, but the weight he felt was beyond imagination. It was as if he had a large lump of iron on his ankle. Damho clenched his teeth and moved his steps. Thick drops of sweat flowed non-stop down his back. ¡°phew!¡± There was a person who secretly sighed as he looked at Damho like that. It was Hyeonso Jinin, Damho¡¯s master. ¡°There is no end to that child¡¯s devotion to martial arts. How do you do this?¡± Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s sigh was scattered in the wind. It was a day that the master, Cheon Gung-zi, who had climbed the mountain a long time ago, wanted to see it. CH 4 The first thing Damho did when he got up early in the morning was to prepare a meal for Jinin Hyeonso. He washed the rice and chopped some herbs. Since it was something he had been doing for a long time, Damho¡¯s movements were very good. Hyeonso Jin-in did not have a lot of food and was not picky in taste. He strictly observed the duties of the Tao, and did not eat foods with strong scents or contrary to the teachings. Thanks to that, Damho didn¡¯t have much to prepare. Dam-ho quickly put on a dress and went into Hyun-so Jin-in¡¯s room. Hyeonso Jin-in was already up and reading the Do-kyung. ¡°Master, let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°Is that time already?¡± Hyeonso Jin-in covered Do-kyung and smiled. Damho put the Maine plate down in front of Hyunso Jinin. Some of the side dishes made of rice and vegetables, it was unpretentious. ¡°It will be delicious.¡± ¡°no. Come on, let¡¯s eat.¡± ¡°okay!¡± Hyeonso Jinin took the spoon first, and then Damho also started eating. The master was silent, and the disciple remained silent. Only the sound of two people eating food reverberated in the room. Hyeonso Jinin opened his mouth after finishing all the meals. He wiped his lips and opened his mouth. ¡°Hoya.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°I ate well. Thanks to you¡± ¡°No, Master. This is what a disciple is supposed to do. Without Master, I would not be where I am today.¡± If Jinin Hyeonso did not save him five years ago, the current Damho could not exist. In addition, even when many of the sect rejected Damho or secretly ridiculed him, only Hyeonso Jin-in treated him with a sincere heart. To Damho, Hyeonso Jinin was more like a parent than a teacher. For that reason, his attitude toward Hyeonso Jin-in was always hospitable. ¡°Hoya!¡± ¡°Yes?¡± ¡°Do you want to learn martial arts that much?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Damho answered without hesitation. Seeing such a damho, Hyunso Jinin sighed softly. ¡°This master is incompetent and you are suffering.¡± ¡°no.¡± ¡°sorry.¡± ¡°Master, don¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°Did you know that this master is a student?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Then do you know what a student does?¡± ¡°That is the study of the Taoist sutras¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°Everyone knows that.¡± ¡°Then you mean no?¡± ¡°Do you know who this master¡¯s master is?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that the old man Cheongungja?¡± ¡°right. Cheongungja, who was called the strongest expert in the mount hua Sect, was my master.¡± Cheon-gung-ja was the former master of the now-legendary mount hua Sect. Because of Chungungja, the sect was able to enjoy its best heyday. He was also such a terrifying martial artist that he handed over the post of a long swordsman to his priest, Il Gongzi , and devoted himself to martial arts. ¡°When I first became my master¡¯s disciple, everyone had high expectations. Everyone thought I was talnted. Of course. It doesn¡¯t make sense unless the disciple of the famous Chun-gung-ja in the world wasn¡¯t a writer. But the absurd thing happened.¡± An old-fashioned smile appeared on Hyunso Jin-in¡¯s face. It was a smile that seemed to be bitter and sweet. ¡°Unlike my master who was called a genius, I don¡¯t have much talent for martial arts. My head will understand it to some extent, but my body doesn¡¯t follow the spirit. It was impossible from the beginning to learn the martial arts from the master.¡± Damho held his breath. he has been with him for five years, but this is the first time he has heard of it. ¡°The master is like the sun in the sky, while the disciple has a weak talent. Of course, there was a lot of talk even within the mount hua sect. I also wondered why the master chose me. So I asked. Why did you accept me as a disciple? Then do you know what the master said? ¡°¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°¡®What the mount need needs now is not a person with strong martial arts, but a person with a strong heart. A person who will preserve the spirit of the mount hua and pass it on to future generations. Hyunso, you have to play that role.¡± With that said, he recommended the path of a student. Do you understand what he is saying?¡± Damho shook his head. mount hua sect was walking on the path of Daoism,it was absolutely invincible. He was one of the Old Daemun factions how the mount huawas counted as one of the world¡¯s oldest sects? In such a powrful sect, how could Cheon Gung-ja, who is no one else and the best expert in the sect, recommend to his disciple the path of a student? A student is a person who literally walks the path of the Dao through the Dogyeong. Searching the truth, It was also an unsuitable position for the current mount hua sect. As it was in the past, in the current mount hua, the student was perceived as an almost useless position. Fortunately, since Hyeonso Jinin is a disciple of Chun Gung-ja, he was treated as much as he did, otherwise he would not have received a proper residence. ¡°At first, I really resented him a lot. The disciple of Cheongungja, who is the best in mount hua, is a student.¡± If the expectations were high, the disappointment would also be great. The sect warriors were disappointed with the treatment of Chun-gung-ja, and looked at Hyeon-so Jin-in with sympathy. In this way, Hyeonso Jin-in began to walk the path of a scholar, and has reached the present day. ¡°I have spent many nights sleepless. As I read the scriptures, I couldn¡¯t contain my anger. As time passed, the flames of anger burning in my heart slowly subsided. and realized That I don¡¯t have to master the sword to reach the Dao. There are many other ways to realize it. It was then that I vaguely understood why Master led me to the path of a student.¡± Damho looked at Jinin Hyeonso without saying a word. Today, for the first time, he found out that his respected master had such a past. ¡°Most people think that a student is simply a person who studies the scriptures, but that is wrong. mount hua scholars have a responsibility to fully pass on the martial arts of the sect to future generations.¡± ¡°What is that?¡± A curious light appeared on Damho¡¯s face. Because it¡¯s the first time he has ever heard of it. ¡°Scholars also study the scriptures, but they are responsible for fully recording the martial arts of the sect, systematically classifying them, and passing them on to future generations. In the worst case, you have to memorize all martial arts in case the yangbo place, which stores the volcanic martial arts, burns, or the rare Jeolhak is cut off. That is the true duty of a student.¡± Damho¡¯s eyes changed. It was because he found out for the first time today that the position of a student is like that. ¡°I didn¡¯t know that the true duty of a student was like that.¡± ¡°This is a fact that even the current long-time writers do not know. Because the former long-time writer died before I even told him that.¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell the long story to the man? If he had known such a fact, he would have been treated you more properly.¡± ¡°Do I need to tell you? It¡¯s enough to find a proper successor and pass on my knowledge. Knowledge is passed down so quietly.¡± ¡°Master.¡± Hyunso Jinin smiled kindly. ¡°More than that.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to stick to just one path. Even a student is not a bad choice.¡± Damho bit his lip at Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s words. It is instinctively rejecting the path of a student. However, Hyunso Jin-in smiled as if she knew it would. ¡°Yeah, there¡¯s no way you can sit in your castle and dig up the scriptures and sort out non-government books in your head.¡± ¡°sorry.¡± ¡°not. Your will is so firm, I will not change it.¡± ¡°Master.¡± ¡°I know that the volcanic attack is not for you. The volcanic wave¡¯s martial arts are so changeable that even people with intact legs cannot learn it easily. Besides, your legs are very uncomfortable. In that state, you can never do great. Do you know?¡± ¡°But I will never give up.¡± ¡°You are never a child to give up. If you were a child like that, you would have died instantly five years ago. Hoya!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Suddenly, Hyeonso Jin-in reached out and touched Dam-ho¡¯s head. It was an unexpected move, but Damho did not avoid Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s hand. The master¡¯s hand caressing his hair was very warm. ¡°I believe you.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡­ .¡± In an instant, Damho¡¯s shoulders convulsed. Something hot rose from his chest. Damho was perplexed by the emotions he couldn¡¯t even understand himself. Hyeonso Jinin took her hand off Damho¡¯s head and stood up. Damho looked blankly at Hyunso Jinin. Hyeonso Jin-in pulled out an old book from the closet in the back. ¡°Take it.¡± ¡°This?¡± ¡°I found it by accident while cleaning up the Gyeongbokgung Palace a long time ago.¡± Damho accepted the book. The cover was tattered like a rag from how old it was, and it looked precarious as if it would break with a little force. ¡°It¡¯s called the middle heaven.¡± ¡°middle sky technique?¡± A light of suspicion appeared on Damho¡¯s face. It was the first time he had ever heard of this name ¡°Are you hearing this for the first time? I did too when I first discovered it. Looking at the records, it turns out that this was a method made in the early days when mount hua sect were established on mount hua.¡± ¡°But why is it named middle sky technique?¡± Damho asked with an expression that he did not understand. Mugong name tends to contain the characteristics of non-gong. The characteristic of the name Jungcheonsimgyeol (middle sky technique)is its heaviness. A sense of alienation was felt, different from the martial arts of the mount hua sect, which advocated diversity and magnanimity. ¡°There are rumors all over the world that the mount hua sect sword is fierce and changeable, but was it like that from the beginning? The early martial arts of the sect must have been solemn. Like the giant rocks of that volcano. However, many changes have occurred over the course of hundreds of years, and it must have developed into what it is today.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in did not learn martial arts by herself. However, as a student, he organized and remembered numerous martial arts books, so he had little knowledge of martial arts. ¡°There are things in the world that never change, but there are also things that change over time. If we take a look at the mount hua sect¡¯s defenselessness, it can be said that it is the latter. It is refined, changed, advanced, and ¡­ ¡­ . So the current mount hua sect Mugong would have been created. Everyone wants something new. But does that mean that the old is necessarily useless? I do not think so.¡± At this moment, Hyunso Jin-in was thinking of his master, Chun-gung-ja. Cheon Goongja was a genius. He advanced the martial arts of the mount hua sect. It is safe to say that the current sect is trapped in the remnants of the outstanding existence of the Cheongoongja. Chun Goong-ja wanted the disciples of the Sect to find something different from him. So, it may have been that he made his only disciple, Hyeonso Jinin, follow the path of becoming a student. ¡°Hoya, the old teachings of the mount hua sect are contained within this technique(middle sky technique). I don¡¯t know what you¡¯ll find in it, but you¡¯ll definitely get what you want.¡± ¡°Master.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t get what you want in the present mount hua sect, find what you want in the old mount hua sect.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ ¡­ .¡± Damho hugged the middle sky technique in his arms. No one really knew that in this he could find what he was looking for. However, with just Hyunso Jinin¡¯s warm consideration, Damho seemed to have won the whole world. Seeing such a damho, Hyunso Jinin smiled. ¡®Yeah, that¡¯s it.¡¯ *** Damho entered his room and carefully opened his old book. When he turned over the cover, there was a faint text on the inside that read: Jungcheon Simgyeol (middle heaven technique). Damho touched the letters with his fingertips for a moment. ¡®middle heaven.¡¯ Damho carefully turned to the next page. moutains are tall and straight. Its appearance is like a sword, but be careful, people. Although the volcano has the shape of a sword, it is a rock mountain in itself. Because it has the weight of billions of eons, it can maintain its straightness. Heaviness comes first, lightness comes next. The heart should always be heavy and not easily shaken. The sky seems empty, but it is full, and its heaviness can cover the earth. A person¡¯s heart is also like the sky, so if it can contain its heaviness, it will not be shaken by any wind. Damho turned over his book, putting every word in his chest. Simsangsangcheon (heartsangsangcheon) ¨C holding the image of the sky in your heart, ÐÄÖÐÖÐÌì (heavy heaven) ¨C contains the weight of the sky in the heart. Dongsimcheon ¨C If your mind moves, you can rule the sky. middle heavenly movement ¨C A heavy heart moves the sky. The forgotten martial arts of the old mount hua sect were revealing their reality in front of him CH 5 Damho came out. His face had turned quite pale in the past few days. It was because he fell into the midst of a heartbreak and went out of his way. After reading it a couple of times, he memorized the middle heaven technique perfectly. However, Damho did not stop there and read Jungcheonsimgyeol over and over again. While Dam-ho was engrossed in his heart, Hyeon-so did not open the door even once. That¡¯s because Hyeon-so knows he is in solitude Damho¡¯s expression on the outside looked more refreshed. It was because he saw a possibility that he had so longed for. Nothing was clear yet. He had no guarantees that he would achieve what he wanted. But the fact that even the slightest possibility exists made his heart race. ¡°great!¡± It was when Damho took a deep breath to breathe the fresh air. ¡°senior!¡± Suddenly, a clear voice was heard. He saw a woman with a graceful atmosphere turning her head. There was only one woman in the mount hua sect who could bring the same atmosphere ¡°sister So-yu.¡± it was Han So-yu she came ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°nothing.¡± ¡°Then why didn¡¯t you show up?¡± ¡°what?¡± ¡°I was worried because I didn¡¯t see the person who always went up and down the mountain every day.¡± ¡°Ah, something happened.¡± ¡°Really? Aren¡¯t you sick?¡± ¡°no.¡± Han So-yu looked into Dam-ho¡¯s eyes. Damho didn¡¯t avert her eyes. Then she smiled ¡°Do you really see it? thank god.¡± ¡°Are you here for that?¡± ¡°I have a story to tell, so I came here on a whim. Haven¡¯t you heard it yet?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It looks like no one told you.¡± There was a slight dent in Dam-ho¡¯s forehead. She looked at the Han So-yu with a look of a little dissatisfaction with her. ¡°Oh sorry!!!. Sooner or later, all of the great disciples will gather at the Jinmu Palace.¡± ¡°Jinmu Palace?¡± Jinmu Palace was a place that symbolized the power of the mount hua sect. the threshold of Jinmu Palace was high and narrow, and it was also a place that no one could enter. Among the great disciples, only a few were able to enter and exit Jinmu Palace. Of course, for Damho, was also a place he couldn¡¯t enter yet. ¡°But why in Jinmu Palace?¡± ¡°Hyeon-geom Jin-in has finally left the isolation. he commanded us to gather all the disciples together.¡± Han So-Yu¡¯s face turned slightly red. She is so excited. Hyeon-geom Jin-in was the king of Jinmu-gung. And he was also recognized as the best expert (in mount hua) in the present era. He went into isolation six years ago to obtain his enlightenment. It was before Damho entered the sect. Because of that, Dam-ho had only heard of Hyeon-geom Jin-in, but he had never seen it in person. He is the one who realized the ultimate meaning of the mount hua sword. (He said that the plum blossoms are in full bloom when the sword is spread out in his hand.) Some said A true swordsman of today would have had a force comparable to that of a three-year-old Chun-gung He was such a highly regarded sage swordsman. ¡°Did he tell you to gather his disciples?¡± ¡°yes!¡± ¡°why?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it probably because he was trying to give his deepest interests to his disciples?¡± Han So-Yu¡¯s face was flushed red. It was like a big surprise to receive the teachings of Jinin (swordman), the first sword of the mount hua sect. Because of that, the entire sect are shaking right now. ¡°It¡¯s not just a great disciple. In the future, he seems to be thinking of taking care of the disciple Lee, and even the subordinates.¡± ¡°Well!¡± ¡°So, prepare well, too. do you know If he finds it in your eyes, he will deliver a somthing that suits the you.¡± It was a word with many meanings. Damho silently nodded his head. Han So-yu laughed at Dam-ho¡¯s appearance. ¡°Then I go, I¡¯ll send someone to call you later, so I¡¯ll see you then.¡± ¡°Thank you, Sister.¡± Han So-yu waved her hand and walked away. Dam-ho looked at Han So-yu¡¯s back for a long time. Han So-yu was one of the few who looked at him as he really was, among the many people in the sect. There was no light of her sympathy, no sign of compassion in her eyes. She was looking at him as a disciple of the mount hua just like her. he was so grateful to her. Damho looked at the top of Undaebong Peak. It was hidden by the bushes, but somewhere on the summit there must be a Jinmu Palace. And there will be Hyeon-geom Jin-in Although Hyeongeom Jin-in might teach him a kind of technique that suits him, Dam-ho didn¡¯t have the energy for that now. The meeting with Hyeon-geom Jin-in had not happened yet, so there was no need to be excited about it. Damho put the sandbag first on his left ankle. just as he stopped practicing the middle heaven technique, he started going up and down the mount again. He descended the mout hua with his sandbags full. Going down the sheer was harder than going up. The moment he stumbles with his foot, he will fall as it is. Damho descended the road that even normal people struggle with at a fast pace. Having a disability in his leg was not a problem. The great efforts of the past five years have greatly developed Damho¡¯s sense of balance. Thanks to this, Damho was able to safely descend the volcano. Damho stopped for a moment. After some breathing, he started climbing the mount again. He needed a high degree of balance when going down, and strong leg and cardiorespiratory abilities to climb a mountain. Damho clenched his teeth and climbed the stairs one step at a time. Time passed, and Damho¡¯s whole body was drenched with sweat. It was even more difficult with a sandbag on his left ankle, but Damho did not stop climbing the mountain. Damho was exhausted when he finally arrived at his residence. He was lying on the floor, breathing heavily. ¡°Heh heh, heh heh!¡± A weird smell came out of his mouth, and his heart felt like it was going to explode. The muscles all over his body were complaining of pain. But Damho forced himself to stand up. Damho stopped breathing for a moment, then relaxed his body by twisting it back and forth. He intends to practice as he is exhausted. The first thing he unfolded was a Jukyeopso. It was the first martial art that anyone who had a will to learn the martial arts of the mount hua sect. He first cultivated the Dangong move of the Jukyeopso. shhhhh! (Jukyeopso)The bamboo leaves fists that Damho spread were sharp. it can cut through the air the next basic move is Biyeopcheonri Damho fluttered like waves, but the momentum that came out was sharp. Whoo! The next basic move was Yeopjeokgwanil , the last move of Jukyeopso. Damho¡¯s hand split the air Damho¡¯s gesture of practicing was elegant. Still, his sharp momentum stretched out like a blade. Damho¡¯s gestures returned to the beginning again. It is to unfold his first basic move, once again. The air shook, and the second herbivore, Biyeopcheonri, and the third herbivore, Yeopjeokgwanil, continued in an instant. Damho forgot the passing of time and repeatedly unfolded the Jukyeopso. The biggest feature of Jukyeopso is that they can be unfolded without special footwork. At first, Damho spread the Jukyeopso without moving his legs at all while keeping his legs on the floor. When the Jukyeopso reached their peak, Damho began to move his legs carefully. One step forward, and one step backward. It was a monotonous back-and-forth motion, which can never be called an elaborate footwork. Using his left foot as a support, he steps forward with his right foot. If the Elders of the Volcano Sect saw this, it would have made them bored. But for the current Damo, that was his best thud! Dam-ho¡¯s face twisted slightly with every step he took with his left foot. His outward wounds may have healed, but he still felt the pain. But Damho tried to ignore the pain he felt under his knee. ¡®This kind of pain can¡¯t stop me.¡¯ Damho stepped on his left foot even more intensely. thud! In an instant, his mood changed. Jukyeopso leaves have been turned into a boghogwon (the second move like Jukyeopso). His sharp presence turned into a massive one. The boghogwon was a martial art created by mimicking the movement of a tiger. It is now known as a simple martial art that is mainly learned by the subordinate pupils, but in fact, the decryption right was a very well-made kwongong. Damho had doubts. ¡®Are the tiger¡¯s only weapons really sharp teeth and claws? Is biting and scratching really the best way for a tiger to attack?¡¯ Damho didn¡¯t get it ¡®That huge body is the tiger¡¯s greatest weapon. Animals that are prey cannot even move because of the dizzying feeling and intimidation of the heavy weight flying away. If so, The boghogwon must also use the human body to the fullest, rather than simply swinging hands and feet.¡¯ shhhhh! Damho¡¯s fists split the air. In order to revive the strong momentum of boghogwon, strong leg strength was required. That¡¯s because it has to endure such a strong recoil. There was still no change in Damho¡¯s footwork. He advances forward, and retreats quickly backwards. Damho¡¯s movements suddenly changed when the boghogwon reached its peak. His fists stretched out in all directions. Liuhebafaquan (literally Six Harmonies Eight Methods Boxing). It was a basic Inner Training for mount hua sect, along with Jukyeopso and boghogwon . The change was as monotonous, but instead contained fierce momentum. Damho, forgetting that it was hard, fell into a trance Among the numerous martial arts of the mount hua, the one that Damho lacked the most was these three basic gongongs. Since he has been performing every day for the past five years, Damho put his heart and soul into unfolding the three kwon-gongs (techniques) that can now be done even with closed eyes. Even within the sect, there was no one like Damho who trained so hard with only basic konggong. Most people tend to want a higher level of martial arts, and there were quite a few such in mount hua ¡°Woo-wook!¡± Only the sound of Damho¡¯s rough breathing and the air cracking resounded in the vacant lot. Damho¡¯s time was passing like that. Hyeonso Jin-in, who returned to her residence at night, saw Dam-ho sleeping on the bench, almost fainting. Hyunso Jinin was not surprised. Because it was a sight he had seen every day for the past five years. Instead, he looked at the traces left on the floor. Damho¡¯s footprints remained in the vacant lot. The footprints of Damho that follow in a straight line. Hyunso Jin-in looked at Dam-ho with a proud look. Damho was still in a deep sleep. He cautiously sat down next to Dam Ho and began to rub his legs. ¡°Repeated daily life can give you boredom, but overcoming boredom and repeating practice will make you stronger, Hoya.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in carefully rubbed Dam-ho¡¯s leg. After repeating it for the past five years, he has now reached a significant level. He loosened the tight knots and gently stroked his bones. In particular, the part he paid the most attention to was Damho¡¯s left foot. Because it was not in a normal state, it was even worse. Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s hand rubbing Damho¡¯s left foot was filled with warmth. A smile appeared on Damho¡¯s lips, who was asleep, as if he had fainted as if he had felt his warmth. Hyeon-so Jin-in released his hand only after confirming that Dam-ho¡¯s tight muscles had been gently loosened. ¡°phew!¡± Hyeonso Jin-in took a deep breath and got up. It was late at night, but his work was not done yet. He took a book out of his arms. Cheoneum Podium Book. It was the book that was buried in the Yeong palace of the mount hua sect. He picked up the book he had read a long time ago for Damho again. Hyeonso Jin-in read the Cheoneum Podium until dawn. Damho was deeply asleep by his side. *** Damho got up. ¡°Ugh!¡± His whole body felt refreshed, as if he taked a bath. After stretching for a while, Dam-ho found Jin-in Hyeon-so sleeping next to him. ¡°Master again¡­ ¡­ .¡± He could tell without having to check. The fact that Hyeonso Jin-in had take care of him. Next to Jin-in Hyeon-so, there was a book he had seen for the first time. After closing the book, Damho carefully moved in the room. Damho came out only after Hyeonso Jinin was able to sleep comfortably. The night sky was still full of stars. The scent of plum blossoms was carried by the wind. Damho started his work on a bench full of plum blossoms. I¡¯ve been immersed in my research for the past few days, but this is the first time he has actually used it. It¡¯s the first time I¡¯m working on Ungong, so he is a bit nervous, but Damho didn¡¯t hesitate and fell into the sammaegyeong of Ungong. An unknown road that no one had gone through for hundreds of years was open before him. Damho didn¡¯t even know what was at the end of this road. The qi energy was gently caressing his body, but Damho didn¡¯t care the middle heaven technique is not a way to quickly build inner qi. It wasn¡¯t the same as the Socheongsimgyeol that great disciples had learned. As the name suggests, the middle heaven qi was heavy. If a the qi operated by a disciples of the mount hua as light as the wind, a qi operated by a middle heaven was sticky and slow like a swamp. So it was not easy to operate. Beads of sweat were forming on Damho¡¯s forehead. However, a cool breeze blew and cooled it down quickly. Damho forgot the passage of time Damho woke up again when the sun was over the lotus rod. it was already morning. After finishing his practice, Dam Ho shook his head. ¡°It won¡¯t be easy.¡± If it had been any other way, it would have taken at least three weeks. However, during that time, Damho could only do one week. It meant that it was three times slower to build inner qi than other methods. However, since it is denser than that, I thought that it would be possible to generate more intense power if the same level of strength was accumulated. The problem was how to build up skills that were on the same level or higher than others. Dam Ho shook his head. ¡°I need to sleep less.¡± sleep less and work harder than others. That was Damho¡¯s conclusion. From that day on, Dam-ho reduced his sleep even more. He woke up after only one hour of sleep, immersed himself in ungong all morning, and trained his body by going up and down the mount hua in the morning. And in the afternoons and nights, he spent time honing the martial arts of the sec he knew. Damho¡¯s time was passing like that. CH 6 ¡°Please come to the Jinmu Palace now.¡± A boy who appeared to be only 14 years old was looking at Damho. It was Wonyul, the second generation of the disciples. There was only a two or three year difference from Damho, but there was a big difference in distribution. Damho was the great disciple, and Wonyul was the second-rate disciple. He was an idiot than Damho. However, a bad light flashed in Wonyul¡¯s eyes as he looked at Damho. The corners of Wonyul¡¯s lips twisted and rose. ¡®Is this lame person my senior? I¡¯ll never admit it.¡¯ I don¡¯t know Damho, but within the mount hua, his nickname is ²»×ßÈ®, that is, a dog that cannot run. This is a reference to his lame condition. Many of the great disciples know Damho that they were just lucky enough to be on the same line as them. The disciples of Lee Dae-dae did not recognize Dam-ho, who was about the same age as them, as a senior. The mount hua was a sect that pursued strength. Especially with a sword, its name was exalted in the world. In such a sect, it was not easy to admit that he was unable to properly perform even a sword attack due to his birth. After all, Damho had little interaction with the other disciples of the mount hua. He usually had to teach the second generation disciples when he was a first generation disciple, but Damho hardly showed up. The appearance caused misunderstandings among the great disciples. Many of the disciples thought that Damho received special treatment without any qualifications. He was compelled to be regarded as his superior because of his distribution, but he did not call him senior. That was the pride of the great disciples, including Wonyul. Damho stared at Wonyul for a moment. Wonyul looked at him provocatively, not avoiding his gaze. For a moment, Wonyul was startled. The exceptionally deep, black eyes with no emotion in it. made Wonyul felt an unknown chill. ¡®what is that?¡¯ It was time for him to find out why. Damho passed in front of him. Then, like a lie, the chills disappeared. ¡®Is that an illusion?¡¯ Wonyul tilted his head. Meanwhile, Damho was walking too far. Wonyul quickly followed him without having to think about it any more. ¡®It¡¯s been almost a month?¡¯ It had been almost a month since he heard from So-Yoo Han that he would be gathering in the Jinmu Palace. In the meantime, Damho had completely forgotten that fact as he was cultivating ¡®The Hyeon Sword Jin-in.¡¯ It was true that he was curious about what kind of person he was, but on the other hand, it was also a pity that it wasted time to hone his mind and heart. Dam Ho suddenly raised his head and looked around him. The plum blossoms that had dyed the entire mount hua with white just a short time ago were no longer in sight. he missed the subtle plum blossom scent, but he didn¡¯t think it was a disappointment. It was just a pity that time had already passed that much. Meanwhile, a bewildered light appeared on Won-yul¡¯s face, following Dam-ho. There was little difference in the beginning, because as time went on, the distance from Damho became more and more distant. Damho was obviously walking with a limp. However, the distance from him continued to grow. No matter how fast he walked, the difference between him and Damho did not diminish at all. In the end, Wonyul had to use his inner qi. Only then did he manage to catch up with Damu. But by then, Damho had already reached the main gate of Jinmu Palace. Dam-ho looked at Won-yul. ¡°Can I go inside right now?¡± ¡°Yes? that is¡­ ¡­ That¡¯s right!!.¡± ¡°Thank you for guiding me. See you next time.¡± Damho moved his steps into the palace. Wonyul muttered as he looked at his back face as he moved away. ¡°Did you learn any special qi technique?¡± he thought that might be the case. No matter how much they treated him as a non-judgmental dog, he was still a great disciple. ¡°Is it true that you need to be a great disciple to receive such benefits?¡± Wonyul bit his lip softly. In Jinmu Palace, about fifty great disciples (fist-rate) of the mount hua Sect were gathered. It is almost impossible to get together in one place when you become a great disciple of a large clan like the mount hua. The great disciples belonged to the main force that leading the clan, each conduit or palace, had to teach the disciples or perform public duties. For that reason, it was the first time for most of the great disciples to gather in one place. At least, as far as Damho knew, it was. Many great disciples had gathered, but no one spoke. A solemn atmosphere dominated the hall. Once Damho entered, Mo Kyung smiled slightly and pretended not to care about his disability. Damho quietly bowed his head to greet the audience Some people pretended as well, and some looked at him with regretful expressions. And some made the impression that they were uncomfortable . But Han So-Yu was different. She looked at Damho with a soft smile. Her head also bowed her head to him. attention! At that moment, a man screamed and the door of Jinmu Palace opened. And the old Taoist walked out. He looked ordinary at first glance, but the swordsman was radiating a sharp force like a well-forged sword. The master¡¯s gaze passed over the great disciples. The moment they met his gaze, the great disciples felt a chill as if they were standing naked in the middle of a snowy field. the same with Damho. Goosebumps and chills along the back of the hand and the spine. His lips were trembling all of a sudden. The old master didn¡¯t say anything, but Dam-ho knew that he was Hyeongeom Jin-in, the great swordsman who was the master of the mount hua sect. Without him, no one would be able to radiate the same momentum as him. The old master finally opened his mouth. ¡°Nice to meet you. I am a Hyeongeom Jin-in.¡± ¡°nice to meet you, Hyeongeom Jin-ink.¡± The voices of the great disciples resounded in the Jinmugung Palace. Their voices were filled with respect for the sage sword Jin-in (Hyeongeom Jin-in). After the scream passed, Hyeongeom Jin-in spoke again. ¡°It is because of the future of our sect we have gathered you all in one place. I want to give you as much of my heart as possible.¡± In an instant, the great disciples caused a commotion. This is because, if many people can obtain even a little bit of the spirit of the Hyeongeom Jin-in, they can achieve tremendous progress. However, the voice of Jin-in, the Hyeongeom who followed, was enough to cool them down. ¡°But I don¡¯t need several people who are slightly better than others. We just need one outstanding person.¡± Jin-in¡¯s eyes shone sharply. He was a true swordsman who entered the mount hua sect at an age when he could barely walk and walked the path of the sword for more than fifty years. Even after the seniors who entered at the same time were interested in world affairs for different reasons or neglected the sect, he walked the path of the sword alone. A swordsman who lives by the sword and dies by the sword. There was no need for any insignificant descriptions for the real swordsman whose ultimate goal was to rise to the state of the kings with a sword. What he wanted was an excellent piece of equipment to inherit his techniques to him. ¡°I will give you a test. The only one who has passed the test will be my immediate disciple. It doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s a great disciple, it doesn¡¯t matter if it¡¯s a second (subordinate) disciple. Even if it¡¯s a slang, if you show extraordinary talent, you will become my disciple and inherit everything.¡± Whoa! Hyeon-geom Jin-in¡¯s declaration was truly shocking. It was meant to destroy the hierarchy and distribution, which are important to most sects. If a junior disciple becomes a disciple of Hyeon-geom Jin-in, he becomes a great disciple overnight. It was a huge blowout. The faces of those who had been smiling leisurely until now were hardened. Among them, there were Mu-gyeong and Un-gyeong, who can be called the heads of great disciples. They, too, did not know that the real swordsman Jin-in would put forward such an unconventional condition. Mu-kyung asked on behalf of the great disciples. ¡°How do you plan to choose disciples?¡± ¡°Why are you also greedy?. If I was you, you wouldn¡¯t have much need for me since you¡¯ve already entered the profession.¡± Mukyung smiled. ¡°Honestly, it would be strange if I wasn¡¯t greedy. the who gonna receives your techniques, he will represent the mount hua in the future. However, I have already studies the violet sunset heavenly art. It must be different route from master¡¯s martial arts.¡± ¡°You are well informed.¡± Hyeon-geom Jin-in smiled. Because the words were justified. ¡°Everyone gathered here!!, do your best, after that I will make my decision¡± ¡°¡± Mukyung¡¯s eyebrows twitched at Hyunsom Jinin¡¯s ambiguous words. But he soon laughed. ¡°I do not wish to be humiliated by my brothers.¡± ¡°Are you willing to do it?¡± mukyung nodded his head. The other disciples only looked at each other and did not back down. They already had their respective masters, but it was a great honor to inherit the spirit of Hyeongeom Jin-in. Broadly speaking, they are all alumni, so even the existing elders will not object to inheriting the spirit of the Hyeongeom Jin-in. ¡°There is no time. I will start the test like this.¡± Hyeon-geom Jin-in pointed out the opponents to fight as if he had prepared in advance. ¡°First of all, Seomyeong and Ungyeong. Get ready.¡± ¡°Yes? Yes!¡± Seom-kyung and Un-kyung, who were both nominated, came forward with bewildered expressions. This is because they didn¡¯t know they were going to start first A gleam of tension was evident on their faces. Seomgyeong belonged to Geumcheongung, and Ungyeong belonged to Taepyeonggung. they learned martial arts together when they were young, but as they got older and their affiliations changed, they didn¡¯t have a chance to do martial arts with each other. What they knew about each other was already ten years old.they wanted to know what each other¡¯s level was when they ran into each other. ¡®I will definitely win.¡¯ ¡®I will inherit the spirit of Hyeongeom Jin-in.¡¯ They burned their will. Their spirit was passed on to other great disciples as well. The two faced each other in the dance hall in front of the Jinmu Palace. The other great disciples watched them in a circle. ¡°Start.¡± When the command of Hyeon-geom Jin-in fell, Seom-kyung and Un-kyung began to circle the fight floor, glaring at each other. They are all in the same situation. Although they did not know each other¡¯s strength directly, they knew which martial arts to use well. ¡°Chaat!¡± It was Unkyung who moved first. He practiced the seven-star sword method. In an instant, the wooden sword flew towards Sumkyung¡¯s chest. Seomkyung opened the Gugungbo to avoid Ungyeong¡¯s offensive. As the wooden sword passed in vain, he unfolded his Plum blossom fist Shhhhhh! The vacant lot was instantly filled with their shadows. The two made the most of the wide open space and tried to subdue each other. and the other disciples groaned at their movements that were close to stunts. Damho watched the two of them secretly mixed among the other great disciples. His two eyes were shining coldly. ¡®This is an opportunity.¡¯ There is a difference between simply performing alone and performing with a partner. They had no choice but to show their true skills that they had hidden so far. Seom-kyung, who spreads Plum blossom fist, tried to approach him somehow, and Un-kyung, who used the seven-star sword technique, tried to keep his distance. As he watched the fight between the sword-wielding warrior and the sword-wielding warrior, Dam-ho was learning how to respond. It was a golden opportunity that was hard to come by for Damho, who was training alone. Damho concentrated his whole mind in order not to miss a single moment between the two. There was no thought in his mind that he would succeed Jin-in. Dam-ho fell into a confrontation between the two people in front of him. Each time the two collided, his shoulders twitched. CH 7 The winner of the first match was Sumkyung. Seomgyeong neutralized Ungyeong¡¯s seven-star sword technique by using the Plum blossom fist Hyeon-geom Jin-in proceeded with the next fight without saying anything even after the confrontation was over. There were winners and losers, and there were joys and losses. The winner was delighted with the possibility of inheriting the spirit of Jin-in Hyeon-geom, and the loser was discouraged. A strange heat filled the palace. The longing for victory, the desire to be strong, was eroding people¡¯s reason. Even in the eyes of the disciples who did not attend the fight in person, the heat was shimmering. Damho frowned. It was the first time in my five years in the mount hua sect that this strange heat was felt. The mount hua was basically a martial sect, but it was also a gate. Because of this, a quiet atmosphere was always dominant, but now, on the contrary, it is getting hotter. ¡®Did you mean it? This kind of atmosphere.¡¯ Dam-ho looked at JHyeongeom Jin-in on the side of the vacant lot. Contrary to the atmosphere where even the madness was felt, Hyunjin Jin-in was still standing there without losing his coolness like the first time. Perhaps he felt Dam-ho¡¯s gaze, the gaze of Hyeon-geom Jin-in turned to him. As soon as his eyes met with Jin-in, he was shocked and staggered as if he was digging his eyes with an awl. However, he did not avoid the gaze of Hyeon-geom Jin-in. At Dam-ho¡¯s reaction, a bright smile appeared in the eyes of Hyeon-geom Jin-in. However, for a moment, he shifted his gaze to the fight is. In the battleground, Han So-Yu and another great disciple were fighting. Twenty Four Hand Plum Blossom Swords were unfolding in her hand. Every time she moved her white hands like her smelt, plum blossoms were blooming in her air. Conversely, her opponent flinched and pushed back. It was a beautiful and efficient technique even for Damho, who was not familiar with plum swords. ¡°Oh oh!¡± Shouts erupted from everywhere. However, Hyunjin Jin-in frowned slightly as to what he didn¡¯t like. However, most people did not realize that because they were so absorbed in Han So-Yu¡¯s confrontation. Scratch! Finally, after Han So-Yoo¡¯s sword cut off the hem of his great disciple, the battle was over. The great disciple, who admitted defeat, looked at the long slit hem of his chest. If he had been cut two inches deeper, he would not have been of this world. ¡°Sister, thank you, It was grat fight.¡± ¡°senior was great too.¡± The two exchanged ceremonial greetings and then returned to their seats. Dam-ho looked at Han So-yu, who was standing next to Mu-kyung, with a recalled face. ¡®Twenty Four Hand Plum Blossom Sword Technique of the sister is amazing. How can you unleash a move in such a brilliant way?¡¯ Han So-Yu was the only person who could spread the twenty-four plum blossom swords like that. Because she was a woman, she lacked muscle strength, and it was a choice to make up for it. Even with the same martial arts, it was up to them to have different powers depending on what kind of spirit they gained and how they indersand it. It wasn¡¯t perfect yet, but Soyu Han was on her way to finding her own plum sword. Damho was quite surprised by Soyu Han¡¯s ability, which was far superior to what he had right now. But he didn¡¯t feel envious. Although it was slow, he knew he would one day be like that too. At that moment, the voice of Jin-in Hyeon-geom was heard. ¡°Next is the turn of Sugyeong and Cheonkyung (his nickname).¡± Damho raised his head at the sound of calling him. Sugyeong was one of the most powerful among his disciples. His personality was very determined and straightforward, so many of his disciples feared him. Damho went out to the field. Hyeon-geom Jin-in looked at Dam-ho then frowned. It was because Damho was seen limping slightly. Dam-ho took the sway towards Sugyeong. ¡°senior!!¡± Sugyeong¡¯s expression was distorted. It was Soo-kyung¡¯s honest heart that he wanted to meet the right opponent and show off his skills to Hyun-geom Jin-in. He had nothing to brag about when he beat the lame. Soo-kyung looked at Jin-in, Hyun-soo. His eyes were asking if he could fight Damho. He may not have read the meaning in his eyes, but the real sword Jin-in walked in front of Dam-ho. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°You are the disciple that Hyeon-so took .¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Hmm!¡± Jin-in¡¯s eyes become even colder. Damho¡¯s eyes also subsided. He didn¡¯t say any more, but he could sense that he didn¡¯t like him. ¡°You can just go back.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°Did you not hear me? Go back.¡± ¡°why¡­ ¡­ May I ask why? ¡°Are you asking because you don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± A chill began to flow in Hyungyeom Jinin¡¯s eyes, probably because Damho¡¯s answer seemed daunting. Jin-in¡¯s eyes were terrifying, but Dam-ho did not avoid it. Hyeongeom Jin-in, who stared at Dam-ho for a moment, clicked his tongue. ¡°It¡¯s quite obvious. If you¡¯re a man, that¡¯s what it should be. However, you have a very large reason for disqualification as a martial artist.¡± ¡°Is it because of my leg?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Damho¡¯s eyes fluttered at the expected answer. On the one hand, he was disappointed. Still, I thought that if he was the best expert in the mount hua sect, he would have a unique look, because he was different from the others. ¡°It is not easy enough for my techniques to be learn by lame.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in¡¯s voice contained a vast pride for his sword. But Damho¡¯s heart was being ripped to pieces. Damho opened his eyes. ¡°I am also a great disciple of the mount hua Sect.¡± ¡°If you are a student of a student, it is right to follow the path of a student. If you follow the path of a student, you will also be respected by writers like Hyeonso.¡± ¡°Are you telling me to give up martial arts now?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you already experiencing your limits? You must have tried to overcome your physical limitations somehow?¡± Hyeongeom Jin-in¡¯s gaze turned to Dam-ho¡¯s leg. Although it was covered by clothes, his right leg, which was much thicker than his other disciples, caught his eye. None of the disciples of the Volcano group had the same right leg as Damho. I could see how hard he had put in his hard work and discipline. However, Damho¡¯s left leg was weak. ¡°However, no matter how hard you train, you can never overcome serious imbalances in your body. You will never reach the level of ascension. Rather than making any more useless effort than this, find another way early. That is the only advice I can give you.¡± ¡°It cannot be.¡± At Dam-ho¡¯s resolute answer, Hyun-geom Jin-in frowned. If he was an ordinary person, just looking into his eyes would make him feel embarrassed, but Damhu didn¡¯t hold back. ¡°You mean you won¡¯t back down?¡± ¡°I want to at least be given the same opportunity as everyone else.¡± ¡°good luck. If your will is true¡­ ¡­ .¡± At Dam-ho¡¯s insistence, Hyeon-geom Jin-in raised his anger. He stepped back and said to Sugyeong . ¡°fight him seriously.¡± ¡°but¡­a a¡­ .¡± ¡°Let the child realize the reality. That¡¯s good for that kid too.¡± ¡°egg¡­ ¡­ I will.¡± Sugyeong nodded his head as if there was nothing he could do about the resolute voice of Hyunsom Jin-in. Sugyeong pointed his fist at Dam-ho. ¡°Junior, don¡¯t blame me.¡± It was the shape the Five Elements fist , one of the mont hua techniques. It is not easy to learn to use the attack according to the principle of the five elements, but once it becomes strong, it has tremendous power that can crush large rocks with one punch. Damho took a deep breath and held the ceremony of raising the Jukyeopso. The martial art he learned the longest was Jukyeopso. His power cannot be compared to that of Lee Hyung-gwon of the five elements fist, but Dam-ho believed in his own bamboo leaves. Han So-yu¡¯s face turned white at the sight of the two of them. ¡°Would it be okay? Shouldn¡¯t it be withdrawal? Jukyeopso will never beat the power of five elements.¡± ¡°It is the decision of the current swordsman, Hyeongeom Jin-in, and not anyone else. No one can overturn his decision.¡± Hyun-Cheon Jin-In was very attentive. There was no way the disciples could overturn this businessman¡¯s decision. Fortune helped. ¡°Hyeongeom Jin-in¡¯s decision is correct. Even now, for the sake of Dam-ho, we need to make him realize the reality.¡± ¡°senior brother?¡± ¡°How long are you going to make him dream? Think again about what truly the heaven want.¡± Han So-yu bit her lip at Un-kyung¡¯s cold words. At that moment, Soo-kyung and Dam-ho collided. Kick! Soo-kyung and Dam-ho¡¯s hands collided. When the great disciples saw this, their eyes widened. Contrary to expecting that Damho would fall in just a few seconds, he was able to block Five Elements Hyungwon quite well. ¡°Is the senior at that level?¡± ¡°Jukyeopso are the opponents of the five elements fist.¡± They murmured in surprise. What surprised them the most was Soo-kyung, who was directly dealing with Dam-ho. It was because the anti-reaction force felt in Damho¡¯s hand was not normal. It was surprising that he was able to deal with his five-element fist with Jukyeopso, the most basic move of the mount hua, but it also hurt his pride. ¡®you dare!¡¯ Soo-kyung¡¯s eyebrows rose. His hands moved faster. The air seemed to be full of his fists. It was the Mokgeuktosal (wood elemnt), one of the essential elements of the Five Elements fist. It was a movement with a powerful wooden energy, that could break the ground ¡°¤Í!¡± Dam-ho burst into a soft divine voice at the shock from his hand. But Yongke did not back down. Soo-kyung¡¯s technique was dazzling. On the other hand, Damho¡¯s Jukyeopso were very simple. But it was solid. like his strong will. ¡®I was never wrong.¡¯ Damho clenched his teeth. he wanted to prove that there is no problem in learning martial arts even if the legs are uncomfortable. Whoops! At that moment, Sukyung¡¯s fist hit his side. Dam-ho¡¯s face contorted at the shock of his suffocation. But even in that situation, Dam-ho pushed out the Jukyeopso and pushed Soo-kyung¡¯s chest. Turk! Soo-kyung¡¯s complexion changed. There was no shock since it was a blow with little inner qi, but it was because he didn¡¯t know that he would allow Damho to give him a single fist. Koo! Suddenly, Damho¡¯s mood changed. The lightness he had before was thrown away and the heaviness came instead. It was converted from Jukyeopso to Dangong . Dam-ho vigorously stepped forward with his right foot, and his left foot as an axis, and thrown a powerful fist. Whoops! Damho¡¯s blow exploded over Sukyung¡¯s forearm. Soo-kyung¡¯s forearms quickly swelled up. It suffered damage from an unexpected blow. Soo Kyung¡¯s complexion changed. He saw Jin-In Hyun-Gum¡¯s displeased face. If he continues to do so, being his disciple will be impossible ¡®damn! I don¡¯t want to, but¡­ ¡­ .¡¯ the movement of Soo Kyung has changed. It was an unpredictable gait, the plum blossom fist, as if the plum blossoms were blown away by the wind. Soo-kyung hovered around Dam-ho¡¯s body. Damho used his left foot as an axis to fix his body firmly on the ground and pay attention to defense. However, it was not enough to respond to Sukyung¡¯s plum blossom fist. He backed away and repeated his approach. Damho¡¯s movements were greatly shaken by Sugyeong¡¯s unpredictable movements. Soo-kyung digs in without missing the gap of his moment. gold suppressing flame strake, explodes on Damhus chest. Aww! Damho¡¯s body flew backwards. CH 8 Damho was lying down on the floor and did not move for a while. Everyone thought that Damho couldn¡¯t get up. Among the disciples, there were those who looked at Soo-kyung¡¯s hands with an expression that he was excessive. Soo-kyung didn¡¯t look comfortable either. This is because he could not suppress it with the pure five-element technique, and took advantage of Damho¡¯s weakness by releasing the plum blossoms fist. Sukyung sighed softly. ¡°It would have been now. Anymore¡­ ¡­ .¡± At that moment, Damho, who had been lying around without a move, barely got up. Blood was dripping from his nose and mouth. Still, Dam-ho¡¯s determination to look at Soo-kyung was not broken. Sukyung said. ¡°junior, it¡¯s time to stop¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°Continue.¡± At that moment, Jin-in¡¯s voice resounded. Soo-kyung looked at Hyeongeom Jin-in. ¡°However¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°The fighting spirit of heaven has not been broken yet. If your opponent didn¡¯t surrender, are you going to finish it yourself? I don¡¯t want to pass on martial arts to someone so loose.¡± Soo-kyung clenched his teeth. Hyeongeom Jinin¡¯s intentions were clear. reaking Dam-ho¡¯s will, and thus eliminating his obsession with martial arts. I think that¡¯s the best thing for Damho. ¡®Do not blame me, junior.¡¯ Soo-kyung grabbed the wooden sword that was nearby and rushed towards Damho. Damho¡¯s eyes were dazzled by the dazzling gait technique like a messy plum blossom. Damho took a step back. It meant that he wanted to understand the intentions of the other party by widening the distance. Shh! Soo-kyung¡¯s feet passed the tip of his nose. Leaf Sweep technique. The kicks of the water element cut through the air as if they were sweeping the leaves that had piled up on the floor. his foot, which he thought was passing by the foot, was bent at a bizarre angle and fell straight down towards the top of his head. Whoops! Damho crossed his hands to prevent Sookyung kick A strong shock spread through his forearms and throughout his body. Damho¡¯s face was distorted by the intense pain. Soo-kyung attacked by mixing the Leaf Sweep method and the twenty-four plum blossom swords. Damho couldn¡¯t respond properly to the sharp sword and flashy kicks and seemed to retreat helplessly. ¡°I, me?¡± A sad light appeared on the faces of the great disciples who were watching. Many of them didn¡¯t like Damho very much, but seeing him unilaterally driven like that still makes them sympathetic. Ungyeong said to Mukyung. ¡°That is the reality. No matter how strong you are, you cannot overcome the essential difference. The path of the martial art is not suitable for the students¡± ¡°still¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°The senior is the one who will lead the mount hua of the future.¡± At the end of those words, Unkyung bit his lips firmly. However, his intentions were clearly communicated to Mu-kyung. ¡°Twitch!¡± Mu-kyung clicked his tongue. Meanwhile, Soo-kyung was pushing Dam-ho even more terribly. Damho couldn¡¯t find a place to retreat any longer due to the attack of his sword and legs, and his body was curled up. ¡°It¡¯s over.¡± Soo-kyung¡¯s sword was fired at Damho. It was the move of the plum blossoms in full bloom. It was a methode that evoked the illusion that the numerous plum blossoms of the mount hua were in full bloom all at once. Damho, who was exposed to plum blossoms, had no place to escape. Soo-kyung was sure of his victory. ¡®Now.¡¯ That was the moment when Damho¡¯s eyes lit up. Sugyeong¡¯s action grew bigger because he was excited. Because of that, the collapse occurred. Pot! Dam Ho smashed the ground with his right foot. Only one step forward, and only one punch. Whoops! Dam-ho¡¯s fist pierced through the full bloom of plum blossoms and clearly exploded in Su-gyeong¡¯s chest. Fortunately, he was protected by the inner qi, so he didn¡¯t take any major damage. For the first time, a bewildered light appeared on Soo-kyung¡¯s face. If Damho¡¯s fist had enough qi , this blow would have shattered his chest. It was a blow that pierced the loophole, and it was a bitter counterattack. Soo-kyung felt his chest become cold. he thought he was lame, that why was something unexpected. And that one move was powerful enough to cool Sugyeong¡¯s spine. ¡®If there was a qi in his fist, I would be killed by this blow.¡¯ Soo-kyung looked at Hyeongeom Jin-in, unconsciously. he could see Hyun Sword Jin-in making a dissatisfied expression. But he didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of ending the fight. ¡®so what!!!?¡¯ There was still a chance. Soo-kyung patted Dam-ho¡¯s waist with the sword. Whoops! Damho¡¯s face contorted. It was because the pain was so great that his back broke. Dark red blood flowed down Damho¡¯s lips. It was evidence that he suffered a deep internal trauma, not just a simple trauma. Jin-in¡¯s voice resounded through Dam-ho¡¯s ears. ¡°You obviously have an amazing talent. The time you were able to hold out is proof of that. However, this amazing talent is useless if it is not supported by your body and inner qi. This is the reality. So, realize itand give up.¡± ¡°I do¡­ ¡­ It cannot be.¡± Dam Ho shook his head. He bit his lip so much that it burst and his blood flowed. his whole body hurt. he felt as if was constantly being beaten with a sledgehammer. Especially his left knee hurt. he desperately wanted to lay down like this. he thought it would be easier. But Damho persevered. It wasn¡¯t difficult to admit the reality as Jin-in Hyeon-geom said. But when he does, he denies his own identity. The will to become a strong warrior, all efforts so far will be in vain. Dam-ho¡¯s unchanging, stubborn gaze shone even colder at Hyun-gum Jin-in¡¯s eyes. ¡°What are you doing?. The fight isn¡¯t over yet. How long do you plan to stand so far away?¡± Soo-kyung¡¯s shoulders twitched at the frosty voice of Hyeongeom Jin-in ¡®Shit!¡¯ Sukyung clenched his teeth and attacked Damho with a single blow.. Damho had already lost the ability to protect himself with a single blow. Are you going to keep fighting against such a person? He meant merciless violence against those who could not protect themselves. Bubbly! Soo-kyung¡¯s leaf blade pounded Dam-ho¡¯s whole body. Each time, Damho¡¯s body shook like a leather bag. There was the sound of his bones breaking and his whole body was covered in black and red blood bruises, but Damho stood up to the end. If it was too much, Sukyung shouted. ¡°Please give up, Dam-ho.¡± He didn¡¯t feel comfortable hitting him in such a violent manner. What he wanted was just fair fight, not this ruthless violence. However, the cold eyes of Hyunjin Jin-in made him unable to stop. ¡°Dam-ho!!.¡± ¡°Ugh!¡± It was so brutal that many of his disciples turned their heads and turned their heads away. Among them, there was Ungyeong, who opposed Damho¡¯s training in martial arts. ¡°Just fall down.¡± Unkyung said? Damho¡¯s appearance was so miserable. The veins in his eyes burst open and the whole world looked red. Pain was no longer felt in the blurring world. The pain paralyzed even the nerves. ¡°Cool!¡± Dam Ho spewed out his blood. The black blood on his chest showed that the wounds he had suffered were dangerous. Dam-ho knew he couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. His will was still strong, but his body had already reached a point where it couldn¡¯t stand. Dam-ho looked at Hyeongeom Jin-in, for the last time. Just a moment, Hyeon Sword Jin-in was startled. It¡¯s because of Damho¡¯s two eyes that looking at him. The desperation, dreadful life, and unbreakable darkness in those eyes touched the heart of Jin-in Hyeon-geom. Jin-in Hyeon-geom, bit his lip at the desperate look that did not match the mount hua sect, a pure Daoist sect. An instinctive sense of rejection that rises from the depths of the heart. His heart was rejecting the existence of Damho. He knew it was time to stop. If he crosses the line any longer, Damho will not be able to live any longer. ¡®However¡­ ¡­ .¡¯ A feeling of rejection in his heart covered his mouth. Meanwhile, Dam-ho allowed Soo-kyung to use a few more leaf blades. Dam Ho barely licked his lips. ¡°I¡­ would¡­ never give up¡­ ¡­ .¡± Whoops! At that moment, Soo-kyung¡¯s final blow exploded in his temple. The thread that was holding Dam-Ho¡¯s mind was cut off. Damho flew like a kite. ¡°Chunkyung-ah!¡± Then Mu-kyung and Han So-yu ran towards Dam-ho. Soo-kyung closed her eyes and raised her head. Sweat or tears were running down his forehead. At that moment, Hyeongeom Jin-ins voice echoed through the hall. ¡°What are you doing? get the disciples off of the stage.¡± Hyeongeom Jin-in said without looking back. ¡°Continue the fight.¡± *********** ¡°Sook!¡± A few great disciples ran into Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s residence. One of them had a wrecked damho on his back. Hyeonso Jin-in was startled and jumped off the platform. Hoya! How did this happen?¡± ¡°it was during the competition¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°competition? how is this the body of someone fought in competition.. ¡­ . not. Come on, lie down.¡± the great disciples hurriedly laid Damho on the floor. Damho¡¯s condition was not good. No, it was the worst. The breath was severe, and blood was constantly dripping from his nose and mouth. It was surprising that he was still alive in this state. ¡°like¡­ ¡­ hey! Can you hear my voice?¡± Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s voice trembled wildly. In front of the safety of his one and only disciple, Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s immobility was shaking Damho didn¡¯t answer. No, he couldn¡¯t. He was now wandering through the dead. ¡°Who the hell made you like this?¡± ¡°Sorry, please cure him.¡± ¡°cure? Yes, I must cure him by any means¡± Hyeonso Jin-in looked around his arms with trembling hands. Then a small wooden box was caught. When the wooden box was opened, a black Danhwan appeared. Hyeonso Jin-in hurriedly folded the danhwan in water and poured it into Damho¡¯s mouth little by little. ¡°Hoya! must live Hoya! Where are you going to leave this master?¡± Jin-in Hyeon-so, who gave all the drugs, hastily started rubbing Dam-ho¡¯s whole body. ¡°Hoya, just who made like this¡­ ¡­ .¡± Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s cry resounded in the night sky. CH 9 Chiwoon Palace. It was the name of the palace at the top of Mt. What is special about this palace, which is red in color, is that it is the residence of Jangmunin, the head of the Mount Hua sect. From Chiwoon Palace, all of Mount Hua can be seen at a glance. You can see the high peaks as well as Hwaeumhyeon in the distance. What was particularly special were the countless stars unfolding at night and the rising sun that rose in the morning. The current Jangmunin of the mount hua was Jinin Hyeoncheon. He was in his early fifties, a relatively young age for the Daehwasan faction, one of the old Daemun sects. Twenty years have already passed since Hyeoncheon Jinin took over as head of the Mount Hua sect, when he was in his thirties. He had been receiving evaluations that said he had led the Mount Hua better than anyone else. A middle-aged swordsman was sitting with Hyeoncheon Jinin and a small table between them. The swordsman who radiated energy like a blade was Hyeongeom Jin-in. Jinin Hyeoncheon put down the teacup he was holding in his hand and opened his mouth. ¡°The achievements of the elderly are great. Even Mount Hua has had a good expert. This senior can be reassuring.¡± ¡°It¡¯s still a long way off. We need to work harder to recreate the old glory of Mount Hua.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Hyun-chun Jin-in looked at Hyeongeom Jin-in and smiled. ¡®The achievement of the elder is truly unusual. It wasn¡¯t too far to find a representative of the Mount Hua.¡¯ Martial artist force tells us the strength of the clan. In order for the sect to revive, one absolute master was needed rather than a hundred mediocre masters. What the volcanic wave needed now was an absolute expert. ¡°It was a lot of trouble. The path you walk on will soon become the path the mount hua walks on. Don¡¯t forget that this senior is always cheering for you. ¡° ¡°Thanks to the senior. Without you, the ruined Mount Hua would not have been able to rise in such a short time. ¡° ¡°You and I have been through a lot.¡± A shadow was cast around Jinin¡¯s eyes. Twenty years ago, when he became Jangmunin of the Mount Hua sect, everything was dark. All the masters of the previous generation, who were to lead the next generation, died, and the clan was on the verge of being cut off. He didn¡¯t know what to fix. His heart was pounded, and only his tears flowed uncontrollably. He had to do anything. Hyeoncheon Jin-in devoted everything he had to the revival of Mount Hua. As a result, he didn¡¯t even have time to learn martial arts. Hyun-cheon Jin-in had to make a choice in the end. So he gave up martial arts. Instead, he pushed everything to Hyeongeom Jin-in, the most talented of his brothers. He gives him the secret of Mount Hua, even the few remaining elixirs. Although Ja Hain could not be transferred due to the restrictions that only Jangmunin could learn it, Hyun-geom Jin-in had an equally profound understanding. While Hyeongeom Jinin was learning martial arts, Hyeoncheon Jinin ran with his feet to revive the Mount Hua sect. He met with his disciples, asked for support, and sought cooperation from other sects. He lived like that for twenty years like crazy, and was eventually able to create the current Mount Hua. Hyeongeom Jin-in, knew that fact. So he respected Hyun-chun Jin-in more than anyone else. ¡°Now that you are out of the isolation like this, you have the energy to do anything.¡± ¡°Now I will help you, senior.¡± ¡°It¡¯s reassuring to hear your words. Now, you only need to raise disciples who will inherit your achievements. Only when the first mount hua first sword comes out, I can run the sect with confidence. Is the selection of disciples going well?¡± ¡°It¡¯s going well.¡± ¡°Good luck. I will give an elixir of plum blossoms to your disciple. ¡° ¡°Thank you. Jangmunin. ¡° The Plum Blossom elixir was the best elixir of the Mount Hua Sect, and was given only to those who would become Jangmunin . I lost even the recipe , so he couldn¡¯t make any more, and there were only two pills left. To give such a precious thing to the person who will become the disciple of the Hyeongeom Jin-in meant that the expectations were high. Hyungeon Jinin smiled. It was to find someone who would inherit the achievements of Mount Hua First Sword (Hyeongeom Jin-in). It was an important issue that should never be dealt with in vain. ¡°Is there a child that stands out among your great disciples?¡± Hyeongeom Jin-in frowned for a moment. Because he knows what happened today. Those intense eyes that looked at him did not seem to be easily forgotten. Hyun-chun Jin-in shook his head. ¡°The Great Disciples are already in a state of completion to some extent. It is not easy to succeed in my martial arts in that state.¡± ¡°Then are you going to see the second-generation disciples as well as the younger ones?¡± ¡°There is no need for any distinction between talent and rank. To become a sword that represents a prestigious mount hua sect requires perfect talent and a lot of sweat.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Hyeoncheon Jinin shook his head. It was when the two of them smiled. Quang! The door of Chiwoon Palace opened like it was about to break. And it was Hyeonso Jinin, whose face was hot. ¡°senior.¡± He glared at Hyeongeom Jin-in. Hyeon-geom Jin-in was surprisingly calm. However, Hyun-chun Jin-in¡¯s reaction was different. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Hyeonso. You¡¯re not raising your voice in that manner because you don¡¯t know where this is, are you?¡± ¡°I came here because the senior is here. Jang-min.¡± Jin-in Hyun-chun looked at Jin-in Hyun-geom at the intense reaction of Jin-in Hyunso. He asked him with his eyes. Hyeon-geom Jin-in opened his mouth. ¡°Are you here for your disciple?¡± ¡°Exactly! What the hell did you ruin that kid for? Did that child do anything to the senior?¡± ¡°No, there was no such thing.¡± ¡°But why?¡± Hyeonso Jin-in looked at Hyeongeom Jin-in as if it was going to eat him. He was a Hyeonso Jin-in who had never shown any emotional agitation in a mount hua before. It was the first time he had expressed his emotions so violently. Jin-in Hyeon-so lost his mind at the wounds of his beloved disciple. He came to this place in search of the culprit who made his disciple so. Despite the anger of Hyeonso Jin-in, Hyeon-cheon Jin-in did not even move. ¡°Because that¡¯s the way for him.¡± ¡°Are you saying that making him a mess is for that child?¡± ¡°No, giving up martial arts is the best thing for that child.¡± ¡°What nonsense is that?¡± Hyeonso Jin-in struck the table with his fist. As a result, the teacups on the table fell to the floor. ¡°Take it easy.¡± Hyeoncheon Jinin frowned and raised his voice. However, Hyeonso Jin-in looked at Hyun-so Jin-in without paying any attention. ¡°Why is giving up martial arts, for the sake of that child?¡± ¡°Are you asking because you don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. Really. I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°isn¡¯t he lame? How can a child with a crippled leg excel at Mount Hua¡¯s martial arts? I also saw the child¡¯s talent, but I couldn¡¯t help it.¡± ¡°If you limp, shouldn¡¯t you learn martial arts?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s from other clans, but at least the Mount Hua¡¯s martial arts aren¡¯t easy enough for the lame to learn.¡± ¡°Senior! I¡¯m really disappointed with you. How could the first sword of the sect, other than anyone else, speak like that?¡± Anger appeared on the face of Hyeongeom Jin-in, who had never shown any expression before. He approached Hyeonso Jin-in. ¡°I am the last, and I can do anything for the revival of the mount hua sect.¡± ¡°What does that have to do with ruining my disciple?¡± ¡°Did I tell you? It¡¯s for that kid. It¡¯s good for the child that he doesn¡¯t have futile dreams.¡± ¡°Sophistry.¡± ¡°Why is that sophistry? Don¡¯t you know? It is difficult and time-consuming to learn martial arts. If it were so, why would Gyeongbokgung have made you follow the path of a scholar instead of teaching you martial arts?¡± For a moment, Hyunso Jin-in¡¯s face was distorted. ¡°Senior!¡± ¡°I still don¡¯t understand the choices of Hyeoncheon Master. Why did he choose you to be his disciple, and why did he not give other talented disciples a chance? I really don¡¯t understand!!.¡± ¡°that¡­ ¡­ .¡± Hyeongeom Jin-in¡¯s face was burning hot. Seeing such a face, Hyeonso Jin-in closed his eyes. ¡®Did the master still have a hold on you?¡¯ That was more than forty years ago. At that time, the selection of disciples by Cheongungja, the foremost expert of the Mount Hua sect and a famous swordsman in the world, All of the disciples naturally wanted to become the disciples of Cheongungja. At that time, the outstanding disciple was Hyeongeom Jin-in. Naturally, Hyeongeom Jin-in was confident that he would become a disciple of Chun-gungja. However, it was Hyeonso Jin-in who was chosen by Chun-gung-ja, and instead of passing on the martial arts to the hard-chosen Hyeon-so Jin-in, he made him walk the path of a student. It was an incident that inflicted indelible wounds on those who aspired to become the disciples of Chun-gung-ja, and the one who was most disappointed among them was Hyeongeom Jin-in. ¡®If I had been taught by Cheongungja Sabaek, the mount hua sect would not have gone through such a difficult time now.¡¯ Hyeongeom Jin-in Jin-in clenched his fist. I had to come a long way to achieve what I am today. even though there was definitely a fast road ahead. ¡°I wanted to quickly show him that the world of Moorim is not a world easy enough for the lame to survive. So I took a slightly radical approach. I¡¯m sorry about that. But even now, I do not regret that decision.¡± Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s heart was broken by Hyeongeom Jin-in¡¯s steely look and tone of voice. Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s red and bloodshot eyes were proof of that fact. Hyeonso Jinin looked at Hyuncheon Jinin. ¡°What do you think, Jang Mun-in? Do you think the senior is correct?¡± At the Hyun-so¡¯s question, Hyeoncheon Jinin gently closed his eyes. Just by listening to both sides of the story, He could see how troublesome the situation was. The Jangmunin of the Mount Hua sect should never make a decision that was biased toward one side. It was such a difficult situation. Hyun-chun Jin-in asked Hyun-so Jin-in. ¡°Are you referring to the child you picked up five years ago?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Didn¡¯t the elder brother also allow the child to be brought in? Then, the child is also a proud member of the Volcano Sect, so is it so wrong for such a child to learn martial arts? Please tell me.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡­ .¡± Hyun-cheon Jin-in entered Django. He realized that the moment of his choice had come. The future of the mount hua sect depends on which side he takes now. ¡®The mount hua I want is the perfect mount hua. A perfect sect that is not shaken by the wind.¡¯ At that moment, Jin-in Hyeon-cheon made a decision. ¡°It was my mistake to accept that child five years ago. If the elder had not asked for that, I would never have accepted him as a disciple of the Mount Hua Sect.¡± ¡°Senior?¡± Hyunso Jinin shouted in surprise. However, Jin-in Hyun-chun continued to speak without hesitation. ¡°On the day Damho awakened, I saw the revenge and life in his eyes. It was the kind of thing a child could never have.¡± Hyeoncheon Jinin trembled slightly to see if the memory of that day was vividly revived. The eyes of those who have killed people. A twelve-year-old child had eyes that could kill as many people as needed. ¡°If that child learns proper martial arts, he will surely bring disaster to the mount hua sect.¡± ¡°What nonsense¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°I support the decision of the elder Hyeongeom . So don¡¯t ever mention this again, elder Hyeonso.¡± ¡°Jangmunin !¡± ¡°I have already made a decision. so you know.¡± ¡°How?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care if you take care of your disciple, but it is forbidden to pass on the martial arts of Mount Hua any more.¡± A sound like lightning resounded in Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s ears. ¡°Jangmunin !¡± ¡°It was a decision I made as the Jangmunin of Mount Hwa. I will not take it back.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in sat down on the spot. His shoulders were convulsing. Hyeon-geom Jin-in¡¯s eyes were cold, and Hyun-cheon Jin-in¡¯s eyes contained a pitiful light. But he had no intention of overturning his decision. After a while, Hyunso Jin-in stood up with a reflection. ¡°Yes! I understand the decision of the Jangmunin.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in had a face that suddenly became haggard from how much anguish he had been through in that short time. He looked at the two. ¡°Cheonkyung will not give up like this. The child will later show how wrong the prejudices of the elders are.¡± ¡°I hope so.¡± ¡°Let the elder guide the boy well and make him a good student. It would be good for that child.¡± Hyunso Jinin smiled sadly instead of answering. He walked out of Chiwoon Palace. Hyeoncheon Jin-in and Hyun-geom Jin-in stared at his back. Hyunso Jin-in¡¯s new appearance looked dangerous, as if it would collapse at any moment. But he persevered. He has a reason why he can never fall. ¡®Damho, I will never give up on you.¡¯ CH 10 Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s eyes looking down at Damho were very complicated. Unidentified herbs were crushed and attached to Damho¡¯s whole body, and several silver needles were inserted into his blood. In order to save Dam-ho, Hyeon-so Jin-in mobilized all the medical techniques he knew. The medicine that he had learned to save Damho five years ago was being used again to save him. Yun Soo Jin-In extended his hand and placed it on Dam-Ho¡¯s forehead. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t give up. I know you won¡¯t. ¡° Damho was in a horribly broken state. In the meantime, he would have been unable to even walk again if he had not trained his body. Hyeon-geom Jin-in¡¯s message was confirmed by this. ¡°Are you saying you won¡¯t give him any room to learn martial arts? You must be so cruel, senior. ¡° It would have taken at least three years to completely heal a wound like this. Now was the best time for Damho to learn martial arts. After spending three years in vain, muscles and bones would harden, and it would be impossible to achieve the best achievements even after mastering martial arts. In the end, it was as if Hyeongeom Jin-in cleverly removed the room for Dam-ho to learn martial arts. ¡°However, things will not go the way you want it to, senior!.¡± Hyeonso Jinin reached out his hand and checked Damhu¡¯s pulse. He sensed a slight energy. Although Damho¡¯s body was in a mess, he avoided internal fatal wounds. ¡°The middle heaven technique protected his veins. Otherwise, he would have been in a coma. unable to move for the rest of his life. ¡° The qi formed by the middle heaven technique is heavy and thick. But it is strong and tenacious. Such characteristics protected the inside of the Damho. It is now tough to use, therefore it remains in a locked state, but if you have amazing success, you will be able to surpass all of the Mount Hua¡¯s techniques. ¡°Just wait a little longer, Hoya. This master will make you great. ¡° Hyeonso Jinin, who had been looking at Damho for a long time, finally got up. There was a determined look on his face. Hyeonso Jinin came out and looked up at the sky. You will only be able to tell who can swim in the sinking boat. Just as a ship needs to be turned over before it can finally swim well, humans tend to be aware of their abilities only when they are in a crisis. Hyeonso Jinin was confident that Damho would do the same. ¡°I¡¯ll come back soon.¡± Hyeonso Jin-in came down from the mountain After walking for half a day, Hyeonso Jin-in arrived at Samgongsan Mountain, which faces the mount hua sect across a rugged valley. Samgongsan Mountain, so named because it looks like three old men facing the main peaks of the mount hua, was sharp and pointed as if swords were stuck upside down. Hyeonso Jin-in climbed the area that was impossible to foot access. Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s body was quickly drenched with sweat. He lived his whole life as a student. His physical abilities were inferior to ordinary people. Just a short way into his ascent, his legs started to get stiff, and his breathing got labored. ¡°phew!¡± Hyunso Jin-in took a time to catch his breath. This was the first time in over thirty years that Hyeonso Jinin had visited this place, a dangerous place located near Mount Hua that no one had visited before. He avoided coming here on purpose because it was risky enough for him to fall down the cliff of Samgongsan the instant he stepped on it. Had it not been for his disciple, Dam Ho, he would not have come here. As he stood at the edge of the cliff, his legs trembled. Fear came rushing in to him. Hyeonso Jinin suddenly let out a sigh. ¡°I¡¯ve been studying how to control my mind for decades, but now I can¡¯t even stand in front of a cliff. You¡¯re stupid, Hyunsoo.¡± And then he realized. ¡°The courage to take a single step toward a cliff is not something you can find in a book.¡± Hyunso Jinin closed his eyes. When he opened them again after a while, they were much calmer than before. Hyeonso Jinin moved his steps towards the dizzying ridge. Suppressing the fear rising in the depths of his heart, Hyeonso Jin-in forced his trembling legs to move. Whew! The wind blew over the hills. Hyunso Jin-body stumbled in an instant. However, he was able to find his balance quickly. ¡°Heh heh, heh heh!¡± Despite the fear that overtook him, Hyeonso Jin-in continued walking. Not for himself, but for his disciple. *** www.sentiha.ml ¡°Ugh!¡± Damho opened his eyes with a moan. Then came the first recognizable voice. ¡°Are you awake?¡± ¡°mm¡­ ¡­ master?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. Hoya. ¡° When he turned his head, he saw Jin-in Hyeon-so looking at him. Damho looked like he was about to burst into tears as he looked at his master who seemed to be ten years older than when he last saw him. ¡°I am sorry.¡± ¡°What!¡± ¡°Sorry! What did you do wrong? You did nothing wrong So there is no need to apologize.¡± Damho tried to get his body up. However, the force did not enter the limbs properly. It was only then that Dam-ho realized that he had been seriously injured in a confrontation with Su-gyeong. ¡°Woo!¡± Damho¡¯s eyes were red. Although he had been unconscious for a long time, he could see how horribly broken he had been. With such an injury, it would have taken him several years to recover his body, let alone master the martial arts. At that moment, Hyeonso Jin-in reached out and stroked Dam-ho¡¯s head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Hoya.¡± ¡°Master.¡± ¡°It will take less time than you think to recover.¡± Hyeonso Jinin raised Damho¡¯s upper body. It was only then that Damho realized that the herbs were sticking all over his body. Without even asking, he could tell that it was the work of Master Hyeonso Jinin. After making Damho lean against the wall, Hyeonso Jin-in brought a large wooden box that was lying in the corner of the room. When he opened the wooden box, he saw dozens of dark-red pills. ¡°This?¡± ¡°It¡¯s good for your body.¡± Hyunso Jin-in took out a single pill. Damho¡¯s eyes fluttered for a moment. It was because Hyeonso Jinin¡¯s hand that took out the pill was covered with scars. ¡°Master, your hand¡­¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Don¡¯t worry about it. ¡° What could hurt the hands of a master who had only read Do-kyung all his life? It must have been a wound from searching the mountain hua to find the herbs stuck to his body. There must be more serious wounds on the inside of the clothes. ¡°Come on, take it.¡± ¡°Master.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you trust your master¡¯s skills?¡± Hyunseo Jinin smiled kindly. ¡°It¡¯s not¡­ ¡­ .¡± ¡°Then, take it.¡± ¡°All right!¡± Damho took it without asking any further questions. ¡°Now, practice the Middle Heaven Technique so that the medicinal effect will spread.¡± Dam-ho nodded his head. As soon as he started, Jin-in Hyeonso slumped down on the floor. ¡°phew!¡± A long sigh came out. Damho was given an elixir called Unyangdan. The name of the elixir passed down among the scholars was only vaguely known by most people. It doesn¡¯t explosively increase the inner qi at once, like the Plum Blossom Shrine, which is the best elixir of mount hua, but it steadily increases it and strengthens the muscles. Hyeonseo Jinin wandered around Samgongsan Mountain for three days to find the medicinal herbs used for the Unyangdan. There were many common materials themselves, but he had to take risks because their native land was located on a cliff or in a place with few people. Although he fell several times, Hyeonso Jin-in was eventually able to take all the medicinal herbs used for the Unyangdan. Even after obtaining the herbs, Hyeonso Jin-in could not rest. This is because it was not easy to refine medicinal herbs for Unyangdan. If the fire control is faulty, even for a short time, he has to start over. The work of making Unyangdan was very long. He couldn¡¯t sleep properly for several days, and he barely made dozens of Unyangdan pills. ¡°If the middle heaven technique is like a brazier made of cast iron, the Unyangdan is like dry firewood. Dry wood will light the fire, and the brazier will heat up.¡± He was a Hyeonso Jinin who remembered many martial arts books as a student. It was just that he couldn¡¯t unfold it with his body, but it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t even have insight. Rather, his understanding of martial arts surpassed that of ordinary warriors. Hyeonso Jin-in sat with his arms crossed and watched the Dam Ho move. Damho¡¯s pale face was slowly turning red. That doesn¡¯t mean he¡¯s getting better all at once, but it seems like he¡¯s gotten over the hurdle. Still, since he couldn¡¯t be relieved, Hyunso Jin-in kept a close eye on Dam-ho¡¯s condition. One day, another, time passed quickly. It was around the dawn of the next day when the practice of Damho was finished. ¡°Finally!¡± Dam Ho caught his breath and opened his eyes. When he woke up, the first person he saw was also Hyeonso Jinin. He watched him all night long. ¡°Master?¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I have improved a lot.¡± before, It was difficult for him to even breathe, but now he looks better. ¡°I¡¯m happy.¡± ¡°Thanks to you, master.¡± ¡°For the time being, take Unyangdan and use the middle heaven techniques. It will be difficult to move for a while anyway. ¡° ¡°I will.¡± Dam Ho nodded his head. Hyeonso Jinin looked at Damho. Damho also looked at Hyeonso Jinin as well. ¡°I heard the story. Did you fight with Soo-kyung?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Whew! Don¡¯t blame Soo-kyung. It probably wasn¡¯t the kid¡¯s will.¡± ¡°I know.¡± ¡°Senior, Hyeongeom Jin-in was like that from the start. In order to carry out his will, he will not hesitate to make any sacrifices. ¡° ¡°I see.¡± ¡°I apologize, I was wrong.¡± ¡°There is nothing wrong with Master!.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s all the master¡¯s fault. If I had made a decision a little sooner, you wouldn¡¯t have faced this.¡± Hyunseo Jin-in kept his mouth shut for a moment and looked out the window. Through the open window, he could see the Lotus Peak in the distance. Damho also looked out the window following his master. The eyes of the two people looking at the lotus peak were somehow similar. After a while, Hyunseo Jinin finally opened her mouth. ¡°Hoya!¡± ¡°Yes! Master.¡± ¡°I will help. the martial art that suits you, let¡¯s make it together.¡± Damho¡¯s eyes fluttered.