Becoming the Swordmaster Rank Young Lord of the Sichuan Tang Family Chapter 284

Episode 283. Yeosamchu

“The mat is nice.”

Baekricheong, the demon king, said with a low laugh.

This isn’t just talk.

The advantage of the weapon – Those who give up the lethality of the short and long swords and practice the fist palm technique usually have an incredible amount of energy that can be released in an instant.

That would be the case, if the energy accumulated through breathing was a fluid, then the weapon was a kind of vessel. There is a saying, “the sword and the body become one.” This means that the sword and the body have become indistinguishable, and those who can handle the weapon as if it were a part of their own body are those who have become extremely skilled at filling the vessel with as much energy as they want.

one.

Those who have mastered the recommended method do not even have such a vessel. They simply have to pour out their true energy from their heart to the fullest, so the amount and intensity of the energy they can unleash is bound to be greater than that of other martial artists of the same level.

So then what is the difference between a fist and a palm?

First, let’s talk about those who handle the palm. The internal energy they have accumulated – the true energy itself often contains some kind of function. There is a reason why the first method of the palm technique itself is often aimed at internal regeneration, but in order to directly hit the opponent with the true energy with its unique properties, it takes the form of revealing the palm heart, where true energy is most easily emitted from the body.

Representative examples include Hanbingjang (cold ice palm) and Yeolyangjang (hot sun).

On the other hand, what about those who use fists?

Fists have been a means of primitive violence since ancient times. By curling the fingers and using the bones that naturally protrude, you strike your opponent. It is clear that the killing power is lower than that of blades or other weapons that can easily cut flesh, but depending on the person swinging the fist, it can sometimes be powerful enough to take a person’s life with a single blow.

Unlike other methods of handling weapons, martial arts (拳法) are easy to master because they use fists, which are part of the body, and physical qualities such as brute force and limb coordination were important. Unlike martial arts that focus on cutting or piercing the opponent with the sharp energy of the blade, there was an aspect that focused on striking and impact.

In particular, by making a fist, it becomes much easier to condense the energy flowing out through the long arm, and it is possible to use this condensed energy to protect one’s bare fist, or to use the technique of exploding the energy the moment it hits the opponent, thereby doubling its power. At first glance, it may seem like one is simply throwing a punch, but when you look at its true nature, it is a complex and multi-layered martial art that determines the distribution and transmission of power, as well as the form of the initial strike that handles the released energy in various ways. This is what martial arts is all about.

The Talmyeong Kwonma Baekricheong was a master of such martial arts. Not only that, he also learned the magical art of increasing muscle strength, which allowed him to display brute strength that surpassed that of a human.

Of course, most martial artists could display brute strength that surpassed that of ordinary people due to the effectiveness of Jin-gi, but Baek-ri-cheong could wield strength far superior to those martial artists. On top of that, he reached the highest level of magic and was able to control the magic energy – most people couldn’t even properly block his single strike. The same goes for those who reached the level of Jo-hwa-gyeong. Even if he could use the art of refining Gang-gi, he would often suffer internal injuries and faint immediately from the shock from the fist strike. It’s not like his nickname includes ‘Tal-myeong (奪命)’.

However, the young cub of the Hwasan faction, who was clearly still young and green, got up and ran back after receiving his authority, so even though he was an enemy, he couldn’t help but admire it.

“It seems you have learned self-defense properly. Your master taught you well. Was Geomhwa Okyeon your master? Is the long-suffering disciple of Hwasan your son-in-law?”

“You’ve been bringing up long-form stories from the main faction so easily. Now I have another reason to tear your mouth open.”

“Didn’t you realize just now that today will be your memorial day next year?”

Baekricheong tilts his head and extends his fist again.

“… … !”

Cheongmyeong intuitively realized that some kind of attack had been made and snapped his upper body backward. He was in the Iron Plate Bridge posture, avoiding the attack by bending his knees instead of his waist, with his soles on the ground. This proved that Cheongmyeong, who was clearly a peerless master, did not have the leisure to kick the ground or use his new technique.

Phew━

Lying parallel to the ground, Cheongmyeong’s vision shows the atmosphere distorting. As he had intuition, it seemed that the fist lightly extended by the Talmyeong Kwonma was the initial attack.

“You’re lucky.”

Immediately after Baekricheong muttered.

The wave of the fist that passed by Cheongmyeong just barely shattered the trees and such located in the tunnel as if they were bursting, and then got stuck at the mouth of the volcano, creating a loud noise and vibration.

KWAAANG━!!

Cheongmyeong almost fell down for a moment, but he used the energy from the Yongcheon point on the sole of his foot to show his skill in standing up, and by strengthening his knees, he was able to regain his balance and barely stand up.

‘… … I almost died.’

Cheongmyeong felt his heart pounding. This was his first time competing against a peerless master, not his teacher or private tutor, and he felt his life was in danger after only two moves. Now he understood why his teacher, Okyeon, had never treated him as a peerless master who could be used.

‘The Jo Hwa Gyeong and the Geuk Ma Ji Gyeong. Is it possible that even between the same peerless masters, their achievements differ so much?’

I feel a sense of frustration that is hard to control. I have spent my whole life working hard and have achieved many things, but I feel like I am not of any help in the crisis of the Buddhist order.

‘… … Your Majesty.’

Cheongmyeong glanced to one side while keeping a close eye on Baekricheong’s movements. In order to overcome the current situation, even his private tutor Okyang had to overwhelm the enemy.

but.

Kagagagagagagang━!

Plum Blossom Gentleman and King of Hell’s Demon Sword – The swordsman and swordsman, who had reached unparalleled levels, were trading blows and attacks without pause. Each had their refined swords and swords ready. It was difficult to say for sure who had the upper hand.

‘If things continue like this, even private tutoring will be in danger.’

Cheongmyeong’s expression hardened. Sasuk Okyang was so focused on fending off the attacks of King of Hell, Bukgunghyun, that he didn’t even have time to pay attention to him. If Baekricheong, the Demon of the Underworld, were to join them in this situation, it would be a sure defeat.

‘I have to hold on somehow.’

Cheongmyeong thought. The only possibility was that Sasuk Okyang would subdue Bukgunghyeon and join forces to attack Baekricheong. Of course, if he held out, Master Okyeon, who had gone to Jongnam, might arrive, but he didn’t even hope for that. It was too vague and seemed like an endless wait.

No matter how fast the volcano’s light and dark incense burner was, Okyeon would have only reached Jongnam just before sunset. If the work had not been completed the moment she arrived, it would have been midnight when she returned.

“The sun has set.”

The demon lord Baek Li-cheong spoke. In the deepening darkness, his eyes turned a dark blue color, as if he had used his eye technique.

“The punch you just dodged is my own interpretation of the Hundred Steps Divine Fist of Shaolin that I experienced when I was young.”

He mutters words that were not asked. This was also a common characteristic of peerless masters. He spits out the emotions he feels at every moment without any hesitation. As expected, he bursts out laughing as he looks at the surroundings that are getting darker and darker, thinking that it is similar to the extinct Shaolin, the soon-to-be-dead Hwasan, and even the future of the right path.

‘……no wonder.’

Cheongmyeong realized why it was difficult to counter Baekricheong’s fist strike. Shaolin’s Baekboshinkwon was a martial art called the essence of the Gyeokgongkwon (擊空拳) that could strike from a long distance and hit the opponent. Masters who reached the realm could kill people with the wave of experience from the attack, but even so, the power inevitably decreased when the distance was far. Shaolin’s Baekboshinkwon was famous because its power was not reduced at all as if the fist strike was struck right in front of him even though it was spread out from a considerable distance.

If it is a fist technique influenced by such Baekboshinkwon, it should naturally be considered a branch of Gyeokgongkwon. Just as most swordsmen aspire to the kendo technique called Igi-eogeom (以氣馭劍), those who use the recommended method also want to be able to use Gyeokgongkwon (擊空拳) and Gyeokjanggong (擊空掌).

It was a very sophisticated skill that only a few people could use, but the opponent in front of Cheongmyeong was a master who could be said to be completely skilled even in the most extreme state. If he had devoted his entire life to martial arts and reached that level, it would not be strange for him to be able to use the Kickboxing Fist.

‘If I allow an attack even once, I will die without a fight.’

Cheongmyeong trembled slightly as he recalled the shock he felt when they first clashed. The sword sash almost shattered in an instant. If a fist of that power were to strike anywhere in his body, he would not be safe even if he had a self-defense weapon. And if he were to suffer even a small injury, he might not be able to evade the attack any longer.

“I know what you’re after.”

Baekricheong, who had stopped laughing, said.

“Is the plum blossom gentleman waiting for the King of Hell to defeat him? He intends to attack me right after and kill me.”

“… … .”

“Nonsense. I was just trying to gauge the future of the volcano. It was just a short game. Now I’m going to burst your soft head and hunt down those who escaped.”

“That’s enough for now!” Baekricheong added in a low voice as if he were the god of hell passing judgment, while swinging his fist of exorcism back and forth.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwang━!!

A series of powerful fist strikes poured down, enough to shatter the ground and even trees and rocks. As Cheongmyeong had guessed, it was an attack that could not be easily blocked even with the Hosin Ganggi. It was because the strength had been greatly strengthened by the Geurikjeunggeungong, and the strength had been further amplified by the Jingi, and the power (拳力) was generated by exploding the condensed Ma Ganggi (魔罡氣) at the moment of striking. It was clearly a martial art that dealt with the Ganggang (拳罡). Moreover, it seemed to have gone through a process of refinement.

For Cheongmyeong, who had reached the level of harmony but could only handle basic martial arts, he was an opponent he could not compete with.

‘We must avoid it at all costs. That way, the private tutor will live, and the four brothers will live…!’

Cheongmyeong bit his lip, put down his sword, and raised his senses to the max. In the short time he had spent fighting Baekricheong, he realized and acknowledged that his own martial arts skills were not very high. He decided to let go of his pride and focus only on survival.

In order to react to the attack, I had to sharpen my intuition to the max. I gave up on maintaining the swordsmanship that required high concentration, and focused all my energy on heightening my senses.

Is it because of that?

He managed to dodge the entire barrage of punches.

Hana Baekri-cheong shouted in a cheerful voice.

“Yes. I think that’s the future of the volcano if I do this much. Aesongi makes my body very happy. I’ve only ever seen things die in vain, so I’ve never felt better even if I try to do something about it.”

Kwakwakwakwakwakwang━!!

Another barrage of punches, seemingly without any distance between them.

This time, Cheongmyeong barely managed to escape with his life.

Hahahahaha! Baekricheong said with a burst of laughter.

“Nalyeotagon (懶驢打滾), Nalyeotagon! That arrogant Hwasan! If Geomhwa saw this, he would shed tears of blood. It’s really thrilling. Yes, good. Let’s see how much of a misery you, you brat, are willing to make Hwasan. Roll, roll, and roll again. Hahaha!”

A few more punches followed.

Cheongmyeong avoided all of the attacks by crawling on the ground, sometimes using the Iron Plate Bridge technique, sometimes using the movements of Ihyeonghwanwi, and sometimes using movements reminiscent of Naryeotagon.

However, the situation only got worse.

Ok-yang, whose mind was disturbed by the crisis of Qingming, began to suffer losses in his battle with the King of Hell.

“Cheongmyeong-ah! Don’t give up hope and hold on until the end!”

“It looks like that idiot still has time to talk.”

King of Hell, Bukgung Hyun, used straight-forward sword techniques from the beginning, and as soon as he seized the opportunity, he fired a series of sharp qi waves like awls, immediately driving Okyang into a corner. It was a technique that secured killing power by pouring in dozens of qi waves along several sword techniques, and he succeeded in inflicting piercing wounds on one shoulder and thigh of Okyang by waiting for the moment when the sword and sword clashed.

Even when he was in perfect condition, Ok-Yang was unable to overwhelm Bukgung-Hyeon. Now that he had sustained a serious, if not fatal, injury, it was only natural that he would begin to be pushed back.

like that.

For Cheongmyeong and Okyang, it was a time like the three autumns of the year. The two of them no longer wanted to survive. They just wanted to hold on and endure a little longer, so that the disciples of Hwasan, including the four brothers, could escape far away.

It’s been a while since I’ve caused a commotion in the middle of the night.

How much time has passed?

Crunch━

When Ok-yang’s left arm was cut off by the Demon King of Hell, Bukgung-hyeon’s sword, and Cheong-myeong’s eyes were filled with a look of complete resignation.

“hmm?”

“This…….”

Baekri Cheong and Bukgung Hyeon’s movements suddenly stopped. This was because not one, but two extremely powerful beings were approaching.

It was clear that they were the enemy. I could feel the unique energy of those who had mastered the martial arts of the pilgrimage.

Suddenly, two masters of the Hwagyeong clan appeared somewhere in the island land━ It was when Baekri Cheong, the demon lord of Talmyungkwon, had said that.

Saaaaa━

There was a woman coming down, illuminating the pitch-black darkness with a purple light.

Finally.

Volcanic Sword Flower Jade has arrived at this moment.