Episode 102
Change of idea (2)
Boom.
After putting down the axe, Yeon Ho-jeong felt quite tired.
‘The shock was too strong.’
My father’s sword is the sword of neutrality. That meant that when necessary, he could use martial arts stronger than anyone else.
That strong sword far exceeded the power of the ax wielded by an 80-pound heavy weapon. The operational ability to unleash strong internal energy and thoroughly trained physical awareness has reached its peak.
‘It’s a shame.’
There is nothing that cannot be said about Yeonhojeong. No, Yeonhojeong can go beyond that.
However, the training was still lacking. Suffering and enlightenment are essential in order to delve into high-dimensional martial arts, but in the end, it is the body that contains them.
‘It’s still not enough.’
Muscle strength and flexibility are sufficient. However, the body was not accustomed to containing high purity energy.
I felt like I could clearly see the shortcomings that I had vaguely thought about. It was the most valuable gift I received through this meeting.
Yeon Ho-jeong thought that his martial arts skills still had a long way to go. I saw the shortcomings and faced what needed to be fixed.
However, in Yeon Wi’s opinion, Yeon Hojeong’s martial arts skills had already reached the level of a master.
“Indeed…”
“Yes?”
“You have truly become stronger.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled bitterly.
“It’s far away.”
“No, it’s actually excessive. Too much is too much. Is there any other martial artist of the time who was your age and could have achieved such martial prowess as him? Even if it is the Twin Dragons and Three Peaks, I doubt whether it can compete with you. Even if there are later indexes secretly raised by the Old Daemun faction, I wonder if they can compare to you.”
It was a rare high praise.
Yeonwi was not the type of person to praise anyone.
But Yeonhojeong was an exception. The growth rate was completely outside the specifications. Furthermore, it was also because he believed that his son would not be satisfied with this level of praise or become arrogant.
“You have already broken away from the martial arts framework and created your own martial arts. “It is no exaggeration to say that we have formed a family.”
“There is more than one thing that needs to be improved.”
“The body is like that. But your enlightenment has already passed the eight ridges of Mount Tai.”
Yeonwi shook his head.
“It is the same for my older brother and younger brother, whose bodies cannot keep up with enlightenment.”
different.
Yeon Ji-pyeong did not have decades of experience like Yeon Ho-jeong. Even then, his enlightenment was so overwhelming that his body could not keep up
. On the other hand, Yeon Ho-jeong actually spent years learning martial arts in a chaotic place where blood and flesh were splattered. As I studied martial arts based on the realization I gained through actual combat, it was inevitable that the level of development of my natural body could not keep up with it.
“But…”
Curiosity appeared on Yeonwi’s face.
“You have refined a new martial art. “It doesn’t seem to be based on the martial arts of the main family.”
“ah.”
“You have two footwork techniques and only one martial arts skill on your mother’s side.”
“To be exact, it is three footwork and three weapon techniques.”
Yeonwi tapped the floor of the gym with his toes. There was a hole made by Yeon Ho-jeong’s fist.
“What is this martial law?”
Yeon Ho-jeong raised his fist with a satisfied face.
“We changed the art of armament into a form of martial arts. “This is my first time watching it today, but luckily, I’m using my power.”
Yeonwi was speechless for a moment.
‘Does he know what he is talking about?’
There is a reason why swordsmanship is called swordsmanship and boxing is called martial arts.
It is not impossible to use weapon techniques with bare hands. However, it is necessary to undergo considerable changes in all aspects due to the operation and presentation of Jingi.
However, this amazing son unleashed a power that was no different from a weapon technique with his bare hands.
‘Manryu Gwijong (萬流歸宗)…’
Yeonwi smiled brightly without realizing it.
“haha.”
Yeon Ho-jeong blinked. It was the first time he had seen his father smile like that.
What can I say… I don’t know why, but I get goosebumps for no reason…
Yeonwi stopped laughing and asked.
“So, what should you call the martial arts you gained?”
For a moment, Yeon Ho-jeong was speechless.
‘Can I tell you something?’
Sasinmu.
Jeolhak is a rare warrior who put an end to the Hyeolgyoji Rebellion 300 years ago and is believed to be a martial artist of the Four Directions, who is considered to be one of the first when discussing the strongest warriors of the martial arts history for over 1,000 years.
In fact, there was no reason why I couldn’t tell someone who knew that I was already learning other martial arts.
However, Sasinmu was a one-man secret martial art taught directly by the teacher. If it was a one-person vision, I wondered if it would be right to announce it to the outside world without getting permission from my teacher since my parents and siblings were outsiders.
but.
‘Let’s think simply.’
Anyway, I haven’t seen Master since I returned. Moreover, Master was a person who wandered aimlessly and sought the Way.
I am not interested in worldly squabbles. He just thinks that Sasinmu itself is an excellent piece of Buddhist art, and he probably doesn’t care even if there are people who know about it.
‘furthermore.’
Now that you think about it, isn’t this a bit strange?
Yeon Ho-jeong inwardly tilted his head.
‘Anyway, as the successor to Sasinmu, there’s no need for me to be bound by the rules of my ancestors, right? I don’t even know if such a thing exists in the first place.’
So, isn’t it ultimately up to me how I handle my martial arts skills?
“…Hoo.”
Now that I look at it, it seems like it’s a problem I didn’t need to worry about in the first place.
‘Are you free?’
Ho ho ho.
Yeonwi frowned as she looked at her son holding his chin and smiling evilly.
“How can you smile so ugly?”
“yes? “Oh no.”
Yeon Ho-jeong said with a confident smile.
“The martial arts I learned are called Four Gods Martial Arts.”
“Sashinmu?”
“yes.”
Yeonwi’s eyes sparkled.
“Are you the envoys of the Eastern Blue Dragon, the Western White Tiger, the Southern Suzaku, and the Northern Xuanwu?”
“That’s right.”
“The martial arts skills you displayed were so perfect that they were difficult to match. Although it was biased toward attack, it was developed to the point where there was nothing more within the framework of attack.”
“That is the martial arts of the White Tiger.”
“If you say White Tiger’s martial arts… what about other martial arts in various fields?”
“yes. “I wonder how much of a goal-striking martial arts technique this is.”
“Say your words right away.”
“How funny is this martial art?”
Yeon Ho-jeong explained the characteristics of Sasinmu to Yeon Wi in detail.
The more I listened to the explanation, the more surprise spread on Yeonwi’s face.
“It uses four cutting attacks specialized for attack, defense, instant kill, evasion, and counterattack as weapons….”
“That’s right.”
“There are not many martial arts that combine martial arts that are extremely specialized in offense and defense, evasion, and counterattack. The martial arts of the main family are rare martial arts of the middle path. However, it does not seem like the martial arts you have obtained is taking the middle path.”
“It is not a middle ground, but a battlefield martial art that has developed each field to the limit. “It’s different from my family’s martial arts skills.”
“Yeah, it looks that way.”
Yeonwi tilted his head.
“But for some reason, the more I listen to it, the more I think of one person’s martial arts skills.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes lit up.
“Unlimited in all directions.”
“Yes.”
“Does your father know about Four Directions?”
“Isn’t it obvious? He is a rare thief and a respectable warrior who left an unforgettable mark on Baekdo’s martial arts history. “You can’t discuss martial arts history without knowing him.”
“….”
“You mean you’ve only known each other for so long?”
Yeon Ho-jeong cleared his throat.
Yeonwi clicked her tongue.
“No matter what, shouldn’t you have basic common sense? He is a great man. “It is right to know the achievements of great people.”
“All right.”
“Anyway, I don’t know if the martial arts skills you obtained are the best martial arts skills in all directions, but I do know if they are excellent martial arts skills. And that you are digging deep into your martial arts skills.”
Yeonwi asked seriously.
“I will ask. Do you plan to see the end of that Four God Dance?”
“That’s right.”
“…Okay, I understand.”
Yeon Ho-jeong smiled. Because I knew why my father asked that question.
“I will not neglect my family’s military service. Do not worry.”
Yeonwi shook his head.
“From what I can see, Sasinmu is not lacking in any way compared to my family’s Jeolhak. It is truly difficult to achieve that level of martial prowess. “If you think that’s the end of it, there’s no need to turn your attention to other martial arts.”
It was something I said without trying to show my disappointment. It was also sincere.
Yeon Ho-jeong said.
“That’s not what I’m saying.”
“hmm?”
“Wouldn’t it be helpful to know all of your family’s martial arts and learn at least a little bit when selecting family members to teach Sasinmu?”
For a moment, surprise appeared on Yeonwi’s face.
“Did you mean that you would transfer the martial arts skills you earned to your family?”
“I am a person of love. “I don’t think it’s a problem for people in Yeonga to share their things with Ga people.”
“Are you serious?”
“of course.”
Love songs are strong.
However, the force is small and there are not many key players. In fact, all of Yeonhojeong’s uncles had moved out and it was difficult to see their faces except during ancestral rites.
In other words, the strength of Yeonga could be attributed to the excellence of Muhak and the support of the people. Considering its actual power, it was true that it was inferior to other factions.
Yeon Ho-jeong thought.
‘The main family’s power must become stronger.’
When the three religious fanatics reveal their magic, the central plain will become a sea of blood. It was certain.
Even if we prevent immediate extinction, it is questionable whether we can survive future disasters. In that case, Yeonga’s power had to be increased as soon as possible.
“However, Sasinmu is a cutting technique that cannot even be entered into without feeling it. Even if you transfer to the military branch of the family, only a very few people will be able to master it.”
Yeonwi was silent for a moment.
‘Family… family.’
It can be said that it was a coincidence that the son achieved this level of military prowess.
If you have acquired such amazing martial arts skills, it is common sense to consider it as a personal achievement. However, my son wants to transfer his military martial arts to the family’s season.
Suddenly he remembered what his son had said before.
‘Even though the meaning is different, my heart will always be here. In order to protect my family, I will point my sword at the world even if I have to be stigmatized as a demon head.’
Yeonwi closed her eyes.
After mulling over his son’s words over and over again, he opened his eyes after half an hour had passed.
“I understand what you mean.”
Yeonwi’s eyes seemed to have become somewhat cruel.
“If you feel the same way, I will express my gratitude as the head of the Yeon family. “Thank you for sharing your outstanding martial arts skills.”
“no.”
“There are quite a lot of things that have been postponed. “I plan to finish everything within three days, so let’s have a meeting about this later.”
“All right.”
It was then.
“father! older brother! Are you here?!”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s face brightened.
“You’re here.”
Yeon Ji-pyeong was running from the other side of the training ground. I had seen him from afar before meeting my father, but it was a new joy to see him up close.
Yeon Ho-jeong greeted Yeon Ji-pyeong with a smile.
It was only for a moment that the laughter evaporated at Yeon Ji-pyeong’s words that seemed like a lightning strike.
“older brother! congratulations! “I said hello to my sister-in-law!”
“…what what?”
“You look so pretty! “It’s a fairy! It’s a fairy!”
Yeon Ho-jeong opened his mouth wide.
There was a faint smile on Yeonwi’s face. His strange smile somehow seemed to cheer for Yeon Ji-pyeong. He too was a helpless father.
That’s how the three parents got together for the first time in a very long time.
