Episode 125
Moment of Decision (7)
Snowflakes fell one by one.
The wind was bitter and the temperature was cold. The sun rose, but the light was obscured by scattered clouds. It was bitter cold weather.
“There are less than ten days left this time.”
“I see.”
“haha! It looks like my closure was a long one. “It was cold when I went in, but it was winter when I came out.”
Looking at the young man’s bright smile, he did not look like a warrior from the Namgung family.
However, he was the one who inherited Namgung’s surname. It was also a direct lineage, and he was even the eldest son of the family head, Namgungin.
Namgungpyo (南宮飄).
He is a rare genius who taught the martial arts Changgung Muae Shingong (蒼穹無涯神功), a martial art representing the Namgung family, even before reaching the terms of service.
The world is wide and there are many talented people, but it would be difficult to find someone as talented as Nam Gung-pyo. He was ten years ahead of his father, Namgung-in, in martial arts.
Even when Namgung Se looked at past talented individuals, there were no more than three people who achieved as quickly as Namgung Pyo.
Namgoongin was confident. Namgungpyo is said to be a genius who can elevate his family to the top of the world with just his martial skills.
“Your prayers have been greatly refined.”
“yes?”
“I’m much more refined than I was yesterday and yesterday. “It changes every day.”
Namgoongpyo smiled awkwardly.
“It hasn’t grown. It’s just that I’ve started to control the power that was flowing freely. “My growth stopped three months before I left the hospital.”
“It’s growth.”
“No matter how much I tried, it seemed like it would be difficult to see more than that. So I left.”
If someone hears this, they might point a finger and say that I am a person with no guts.
But it wasn’t Namgung-in.
He knew how crazy his eldest son was about martial arts. If he couldn’t do it, it really wouldn’t have worked out.
And I could understand it.
‘It’s dazzling.’
Even while riding a horse, there was no shaking of the upper body at all. The back was straight and the lower body was flexible.
It seemed as if a sword was standing there. His flexible yet strong spirit was outstanding, as if he could strike a powerful sword strike at any time and in any situation.
Namgung-in said with a smile.
“It seems like your grandfather taught you properly.”
“I thought I was going to die.”
Namgoongpyo trembled.
It may be a harsh death, but it is not something that is just made up. He must have gone through unimaginably harsh training.
“Your grandfather’s martial arts skills speak of the world. “I don’t have any talent, so I couldn’t learn even half of his martial arts skills, but you will definitely be able to master them all.”
Namgoongpyo filed a complaint.
“well. “I definitely plan to do that, but I’m a bit at a loss right now.”
“I didn’t know those words would come out of your mouth. “Aren’t you always confident?”
“I just realized that the world of martial arts is too harsh to live with confidence alone.”
“haha.”
Namgungin was truly satisfied.
“If only I knew that. “What you lacked before closing was not knowing how to let go of your arrogance.”
“Did you?”
“I didn’t tell you because I thought it would spill over my ears.”
“I may be a bit stubborn.”
“The only thing that can break your stubbornness is martial arts. Because of that, I learned that the world is wide, and that alone makes your closing visit worthwhile.”
Although he said so, Namgung-in did not think that Namgung-pyo’s arrogance was the problem.
There are people in the world who deserve to be arrogant. In Namgoongin’s opinion, his son was someone who fully deserved it.
However, excessive arrogance inevitably leads to mistakes, and mistakes naturally lead to failure.
The son, who came back having grown greatly both in martial arts and in spirit, was now showing that he had no shortcomings as the head of a small family.
“Anyway…”
Namgoongin asked seriously.
“To what extent did you pass down your grandfather’s sword?”
Namgoongpyo said in a bitter voice.
“Even three meals in the first half.”
“You mean the first half of the sword form?”
“yes. He said he wouldn’t need more than that. In fact, it is still difficult to imitate it, let alone understand it.”
Namgoongpyo was truly bitter, but Namgoongin thought differently.
‘You have enlightened me much more deeply than I thought.’
I thought he would have taught me at most a bit of graft from the sword type. However, it is said that the first half of the three meals were all taught.
My father was a person who would not pass down martial arts to anyone who was not qualified, even if he was a blood relative. My son himself has been practicing the first half of the sword technique for ten years now.
‘My father acknowledged Pyo-ah.’
I was happy.
He knew his stuff well. I thought he was good enough to lead the Namgung family, but not worthy of discussing being the best in the world.
Still, doesn’t it seem like you’ve done an amazing job raising a farm for your children?
‘I will be able to reach my level within the next ten years.’
Namgoongin, who was looking at Namgoongpyo happily, suddenly thought of his father.
‘father.’
Namgungin’s face showed indescribable confusion.
‘It looks like you still have no intention of coming out into the world.’
The first head of the Namgung family and the father of Namgung-in. The world called him Geomje.
Emperor Namgung (南宮丞).
He is a member of the Seongcheon Tensimjwa and an invincible expert who has made a name for himself as an absolute powerhouse of the central sword and mechanic.
At least when it comes to swords, Namgungseung was clearly the best in the world, excluding Geomseon. Maybe even that inspection line has been crossed by now.
There is no difference in the level of martial arts between those who are called ‘Shinseonjewang (神仙帝王).’ However, if a person seeking enlightenment actually meets swords, it will be difficult for him to surpass his father.’
The Seongcheon Thirteen Places are divided into ten Immortal Emperors (神仙帝王), otherwise known as Ilsin Iseon Sam Je Four Kings (一神二仙三帝帝四王), and the three Samguns (三君) immediately below them.
Each of the Ten Immortal Emperors were monsters who had reached the ultimate level of martial arts. And the three soldiers were masters who appeared half a generation later than them, and although their level of martial arts was clearly lower than that of the Immortal Emperor, they were super experts whose talent was evaluated to be better than that of the Immortal Emperor.
In other words, the Immortal Emperors can be said to be the ten strongest masters in the world, and the Samgun can be seen as those just below them and who have been designated as the next top ten masters.
Namgung Seung was a member of the Immortal Emperor.
‘You can come out now.’
Namgoongin hoped that his father would return to the world.
It was not the child’s wish, but the wish of the head of the family. If Namgung Seung comes out into the world and achieves remarkable achievements, the name of the Namgung family will be able to get closer to being the best in the world.
‘It’s a shame.’
For Namgung-in, Namgung-seung was in many ways a love-hate relationship. I am glad that I have at least provided my grandson with an education.
“Practice hard. “This father lacks talent and has only now realized the five meanings of the three meals, but you will be able to realize it faster.”
“That’s right.”
“The Emperor’s Sword type… If you continue the absolute sword method properly, you will be able to bring the world to its knees under your sword.”
Namgoongpyo responded with a smile and suddenly looked behind him.
Right behind Namgung-in and Namgung-pyo, Namgung-hyeon was driving a horse. Looking at his expressionless face, it was difficult to know what he was thinking.
Namgoongpyo said with a smile.
“What about you?”
“yes?”
“I heard that there was an accident while the store was closing.”
Namgoonghyun’s face hardened slightly.
Namgung-in said.
“It’s already in the past.”
“It is a thing of the past, but it is something that should not be forgotten. “You need to make sure that you know your mistakes and that you have the will to correct them if you make a mistake.”
Namgungpyo’s eyes grew cold.
“I’ll take care of it, but I’m saying this out of old age. “Don’t forget the skills you have learned and mastered simply because of emotion.”
“…I know.”
Namgungpyo, who was quietly watching Namgunghyeon, soon smiled and turned his head.
“Well, that could happen at your age. When will you ever experience being shaken by your overflowing blood, if not when you are young? haha!”
The corners of Namgoonghyeon’s mouth trembled slightly.
Namgung-in said.
“Don’t act like an old person. “You are still young too.”
“You’re young. I am only thirty now. “But isn’t this an age where your spirit has diminished?”
Namgoongpyo tilted his head.
“But now that I hear it, Zhuge Sega is still delaying his answer?”
“He asked for time.”
Namgoongpyo shook his head.
“That’s a clear rejection.”
“I think so too.”
“Sending a hawk here first was not a burden in itself. “They won’t know about it, so if we use this well, it could be an excuse to put pressure on the Zhuge family.”
Namgoongin shook his head.
“No matter how much his power has diminished, Zhuge is still Zhuge. “It is not for nothing that the term ‘Jegal the Divine’ came about.”
“Tsk.”
“We’re going to see each other this time anyway, so it would be better to tie the knot.”
Namgoongpyo burst out laughing.
“I hope Zhuge realizes that he has achieved great fortune.”
Looking at his father and brother talking and smiling, Namgoong Hyun felt an indescribable sense of defeat.
‘Damn it.’
When my brother came out of the closed room, all of my father’s attention turned to him.
It was like that even before it closed. It wasn’t anything new, but it couldn’t have been a good feeling to be deprived of what I had, even if only for a moment.
No matter what, you are talking about sensitive things about Zhuge Yan in front of him.
‘I will definitely overcome it someday. certainly!’
The hand holding the reins trembled. In my heart, I wanted to throw away my sword right away.
“Speaking of which, it seems like Sanghwa has completely closed his heart.”
“If that is the child’s limit, it can’t be helped.”
“My father is a very cold-hearted person.”
“haha.”
Namgoongpyo’s eyes lit up.
“He’s the eldest son of a Yeon family… He’s an interesting guy.”
He heard all the major events that took place during the two years the building was closed.
The most surprising thing among them was, of course, about Yeonhojeong, also known as Byeoksanhojang.
It was surprising that he dealt with a famous family, but even more surprising was his ability to easily break up the friction that arose with his younger siblings. That was not something that could be said to be strong in martial arts.
It was even said that Yeon Ho-jeong was strong in martial arts. Because of his nickname, he was not a member of the Ilryongsambong group, but his skills were already considered to be close to theirs.
“Have you been hiding your power while listening to the sound of a whistleblower?”
“Things like that happen, too. “What’s important is that he’s just as much of a genius as his younger brother.”
“It became fun. Meeting talented people is something I look forward to at any time.”
Namgoongin’s eyes widened.
“Do you want to meet me?”
“Aren’t you going to come to the Murim Alliance anyway? “I’m sure Yeongaju won’t come alone.”
Namgoongin clicked his tongue.
“Don’t cause an accident.”
“I am not a fool who tarnishes my family’s name with mere blood.”
Two people laughing. Namgoonghyun’s face turned red as he looked at those two people.
How far did it go like that?
“Now, if you just cross that point, you will reach Daebyeolsan Mountain. “The Murim League is right around the corner.”
“I see.”
It already felt like the air had changed. I could feel countless warriors heading towards Daebyeolsan Mountain from all directions.
“Now that we’ve come this far, shall we keep going without stopping?”
“So then.”
It was then.
‘…?!’
Namgung-in and Namgung-pyo’s faces hardened.
‘master?’
There was a group of people driving horses coming from a small road far to the left.
And the two flags held by the warriors at the head of the group fluttered in the wind.
“…It’s a love song.”
