Absolute Regression Chapter 682

Episode 682: When you’re young, you won’t believe in fate.

The destruction of the heavenly demon world.

The strongest martial art of the Nine Fire Demonic Sect that destroys everything in sight.
However, it was not an easy martial art to train in. You had to find a place where no one was present, and someone could enter the area affected by the Heavenly Demonic Sect at the last moment.
Fortunately, it was not a limitation for Geommu-geuk.

Geommugeuk, who returned to his residence, immediately performed the space-time teleportation technique.

Exactly!

The moment Geommugeuk snapped his fingers, he was standing in an open plain.

Wheww.

The gusting wind blew the hem of Geommugeuk’s clothes and hair.

‘Here, you can freely spread the destruction of the Heavenly Demons.’

In order to figure out exactly how far this martial arts power would extend, rocks were placed at certain distances throughout the field.

The rocks were made so far away that it was hard to believe they would have an effect there.
They were so far away that they were almost invisible. And they were made not in one direction, but in all directions.

After completing all preparations, Geommu-geuk slowly pulled out the Black Magic Sword.
After taking a deep breath, he performed the Heavenly Demon Extermination skill that he had learned from his father.

Flash!

Saaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

A dazzling light spread out in all directions.

The grass, the trees, the rocks. Everything that had been created here began to disappear.

At that moment, when the light that had illuminated the four directions disappeared,
Geommu-geuk used his divine eye technique and looked at the last rock he had placed in the distance.
The rock he had placed there had also disappeared. Even the rock he had placed at a distance that he could only see by using his divine eye technique had disappeared.

Geommu-geuk could tell that the internal energy he possessed was so great and pure that he was able to display such tremendous power.

Sssssut.

The next moment, the space-time teleportation technique that had exhausted all of my internal energy was broken.

After filling up his internal energy by breathing in the morning air, Geommu-geuk used the space-time transfer technique again.
Since he was able to use it even while using the space-time transfer technique, it wasn’t something that could only be used when his danjeon was completely filled with internal energy.

So then, how much internal energy must one have in one’s danjeon before one can perform it?

After testing and testing again.

To save.

It could only be used if one had enough internal energy to perform the skill.
And when the skill was performed, all of the internal energy was consumed. Considering the incredible power of the first form, it would be even more strange for there to be any remaining internal energy.

‘Hey, can you reduce this?’

What if you could use it with the internal energy of the eight-part? If you could make it drop to seven, six, and five times the required level to be able to display martial arts like this?

In that case, you can fight as usual and use the Heavenly Demon Mystery as a last-minute choice.

‘Once I achieve the Great Mastery of the Nine-Handled Demonic Cultivation, I can check if this requirement can be reduced.’

And ultimately, when you achieve the Twelve Great Stars, the Heavenly Demon Mystery is a martial art that you can use freely.
You won’t solve the situation by killing everyone you see. You must achieve the Twelve Great Stars like your father.

Geommu-geuk practiced Cheonma Myeolse repeatedly for several days.
The goal was to be able to perform Cheonma Myeolse naturally, just like performing other martial arts.

This training also had another meaning. In the process of pouring out all of my internal energy and then refilling it, I naturally also practiced the mind method.

How many days had he been immersed in training like that?
Now he could perform the Heavenly Demon Extermination naturally, just like any other herb.
He also knew exactly how far the Heavenly Demon Extermination’s power extended, and he also knew exactly how much its power diminished as the distance increased.

Seriously, when was the last time I trained my martial arts like this?

Only when he was able to freely use the Heavenly Demon Extermination Technique did Geommu-geuk leave his residence.

In front of the huge wall called Daeseong, while I was concentrating solely on my martial arts training, there was someone I wanted to see.

* * *

Kwonma’s fist split the air.

Boooow!

The fist flew quickly and hit a woman in the stomach.

Phew!

The person who was pushed back by Kwon Ma’s actions was none other than Kwon Ma’s disciple and successor, Cheon So-hee.

Just looking at this sight, all the world’s heroes would rush in to save Cheon So-hee. Because a large, fearsome man was trying to beat a woman to death with his fists.

Phew!

This time, she was hit in the side without warning and gritted her teeth with a painful expression.

Bam! Bam!

Again, the arm and shoulder were hit in succession. Cheon So-hee staggered but did not fall.
Normally, she would have suffered serious internal injuries, but surprisingly, she held on well.

But it hurt. It felt like being hit by a carriage, being crushed by a huge pillar, being hit by a piece of metal flying at you.
But she held on and held on.

Finally, the fists that had been flying without stopping stopped.

“Haa, haa, haa.”

Now, only her heavy breathing echoed there. If more punches had been thrown, she would not have been able to hold out and would have collapsed with internal injuries. Kwon Ma had pushed her to her limit.

“Well done.”

When she raised her head, Kwon-ma was smiling as if asking when she had ever hit him like that.

“Thank you, Master.”

The self-defense weapon that protected her body while being beaten was none other than the Heavenly Sword. Today’s training was the Heavenly Sword training.

Heavenly God.

The martial arts sword that Geommugeuk brought from the underground with Geomwang. At that time, Geommugeuk only took one martial arts sword from there, and that was Cheongangsin.

The reason why Geommu-geuk took Cheongangsin was because it could be used in conjunction with other self-defense techniques.
It was a martial art that could be used simultaneously with Cheonmahosingong and Byeokryeoksuraken’s Geumgangsura. In conclusion, it meant that three self-defense techniques could be used simultaneously.

The Cheongangshin, which requires enormous internal energy, was first improved by Geommugeuk, and then Kwonma and Ilhwageomjon discussed it further to make it even more complete.

At that time, Geommugeuk passed on his martial arts to Kwon Ma, Ilhwa Geomjon, Ian, and Seojin, and Kwon Ma also passed on Cheongangshin to the next Kwon Ma, Cheon Sohee.

In fact, the people who needed Cheon Gang-shin the most were Kwon Ma and Cheon So-hee, who fought bare-handed.

“This is truly an excellent self-defense weapon.”

In response to Cheon So-hee’s admiration, Kwon Ma gave the credit to Geommu Geuk.

“Your brother-in-law taught you martial arts, so show your gratitude to him.”

Just then, someone walked in from behind Kwonma and said.

“You are too much, Master! Where can we find a place to beat our weak sisters?”

The person who appeared was none other than Geommu-geuk.
A slight smile appeared on Kwon-ma’s lips, who had turned his back, and Cheon So-hee’s face was filled with joy.

“Death penalty! Thank you for your kind words, but I am not weak.”

Her body was more muscular than before. You could tell just by looking at her body how hard she had been training in martial arts.

“It looks good.”

Cheon So-hee responded humbly to the compliments from Geommu-geuk.

“It’s still a long way to go.”

The sword dance began with a quarrel over the large back of Kwon Ma, whom he had not seen in a long time.

“You’re not aiming for Master’s body, are you? Absolutely not, Sima. Aim for this well-toned Sima’s body!”

Only then did Kwonma turn towards Geommugeuk.

“That baby can’t do anything with his hands.”

It was so nice to hear a baby’s hand after such a long time that Geommugeuk smiled brightly and greeted him.

“Master, my disciple left the school and returned.”

As if it was a good time, Kwon Ma turned to Cheon So-hee instead of greeting her and spoke.

“The fastest way to learn is to see for yourself.”

Geommu-geuk immediately understood what Kwon-ma was talking about. He was telling him to demonstrate the Cheon Gang-shin himself.

“I was wrong. Sister, if you want to become a Kwonma, you should naturally make your body like your master’s, rather than my shabby body! It should be twice as big as your back right now!”

As Kwonma walked forward, clenching his fists with an expression that said it was already too late, Geommugeuk lowered his voice.

“I have come to see you as a young cult leader.”

Of course, it didn’t work on Kwon-ma.
Kwon-ma flew up and threw a punch as fast as lightning.

Phew!

Geommugeuk did not dodge the flying fist. It was a demonstration of Cheongangshin.
The fist with tremendous power hit Geommugeuk in the chest.

Phew!

I used my Heavenly Strength to block the impact. However, I was not injured internally, and the pain was transmitted to my body as is.

WHEEW! HWHH! Phew!

Once again, Kwon Ma’s fists struck Geommu Geuk’s torso. It was a much faster and stronger punch than the one that had attacked Cheon So-hee before.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Even though the powerful punches continued to fly in, Geommu-geuk did not fall. As if being hit was also a skill, Geommu-geuk really hit well.
In fact, he pretended not to want to do it, but it was a really useful training for Geommu-geuk. When would he be able to test his Heavenly Power against Kwonma’s fists? Each and every punch was priceless.

After throwing a punch like that, Kwon Ma asked Cheon So-hee.

“What’s the difference between you and me?”

Cheon So-hee, who had been standing there blankly with a surprised face, suddenly came to her senses.

“At first glance, it looked like he was just holding on with his strong body, but it felt like he was deflecting the flying punches. He was twisting his body slightly.”

Kwon Ma made a satisfied expression. Cheon So-hee saw it well.

“Good job. Not only that, but the strength of the self-defense weapon was adjusted differently for each body part. Rather than making the part that was hit stronger, it was adjusted so that the shock could easily escape.”

At those words, Geommugeuk was surprised and asked.

“Did I do that?”

Kwon-ma nodded his head in surprise at Geommu-geuk’s performance.

“It unfolded like that instinctively. It’s not something you can do intentionally.”

Kwon Ma looked back at Cheon So-hee. Although he didn’t say anything, Kwon Ma’s eyes seemed to be saying this.

Do you know your way now?

Cheon So-hee greeted him politely.

“Master, thank you so much for giving me such great teachings.”

Cheon So-hee also expressed her gratitude to Geommu Geuk.

“Thank you, Death Penalty.”
“I’m glad I could help. Ugh, I feel like my whole body is going to break.”

Cheon So-hee also whispered a joke to the blacksmith and left.

“Do you feel that much pain? I really do!”

Cheon So-hee left the place, groaning.
The playfulness disappeared from Geommu-geuk’s face as he watched her from behind.

“I look forward to that day. The day when that fist strikes the martial arts world.”

She was the next generation of Amazons to follow along with the Sub-Mazon. He would definitely be able to watch her activities.

“Let’s walk a bit.”
“Yes, Master.”

Geommugeuk and Kwonma walked together through the Donggwonmun Gate.

The passing Iron Fist members politely greeted the Geommu Theater. Since they had a deep connection with the Iron Fist members, the Geommu Theater looked at the Iron Fist members with gentle eyes.

Naturally, the two headed to the cliff that Kwonma wanted to destroy.
As they walked there, Geommugeuk told them everything that had happened this time.

After hearing the story, Kwon-ma recalled something that happened a long time ago.

“When I used to walk around the Central Plains with the leader, I encountered many unidentified people. At the time, I just assumed they were a mysterious organization that was greedy for money and power. Maybe there were descendants of the Dark Palace among them.”
“That’s probably true. No, there must have been some of them.”

They must have been making money, growing their power, and secretly growing their organization all over the Central Plains.
Kwon Ma asked curiously.

“But why now?”

There must have been many opportunities over the course of three hundred years.

“They seem to have believed in the prophecy of the Shrine of the Goddess.”
“Will the prophecy come true in your lifetime?”
“Yes, that’s right.”

Kwon Ma’s gaze turned to Geommu Geuk.
Why in this day and age, when there is such a small cult leader? If I had waited for three hundred years, I should have waited another hundred years.
That thought came to me naturally, and I was able to make this assertion.

“That must be a wrong prophecy.”

Although he had said this with Geommu-geuk in mind, Geommu-geuk attributed the blame to Kwon-ma.

“It’s impossible when the Master is here.”

Of course, Kwon Ma knew very well that he was not the one to change the prophecy. He also knew
that Geommu Geuk was the one who stood before the greatest destiny, the one who would change everyone’s fate.

“Do you believe in fate?”

How could someone who has regressed not believe in fate?
However, he did not say that he believed in it blindly.

“When you’re young, you don’t want to believe.”

Let’s look at Kwonma with an expression asking what he means.

“I think if you believe that there is a predetermined fate, you will only end up making excuses.”

The gaze of Geommugeuk, who was walking forward, turned to Kwonma.

“We can’t decide our destiny, but we can decide our attitude and mindset toward it. When we’re young, we live as if everything in the world is undecided. We move our bodies tenaciously, and cultivate our minds, and later we’ll say to destiny, “I’ve worked so hard, what can you do about it?”

After returning, it was also a consistent mindset of the sword dance drama.
What are you going to do? I said, but in fact, it was also something I said to myself.
If I can’t change my fate no matter how hard I try, then there’s nothing I can do.

“I think I will believe in destiny when I look back on my life when I am about the same age as my master.”

Kwon Ma was curious. What would Geommu-geuk feel when he was his age and looked back on his life? What would he say then?

The two people who were talking like that arrived in front of the cliff.
Geommugeuk, who had been looking up at the cliff for a moment, suddenly spoke.

“I guess you won’t collapse this cliff now.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Because you’re confident you can collapse this cliff now.”

Geommu-geuk felt that Kwon-ma had become stronger.
In fact, Kwon-ma had not shown his pride in the last fight and had fought flexibly.
The fact that Kwon-ma, who had never been able to break, had become flexible meant that he had become stronger.

“I’m still not confident.”

Knowing that only someone who had become stronger could say these words, Geommugeuk smiled brightly and looked up at the cliff.

“Congratulations, it looks like you survived.”

A faint smile appeared on Kwon Ma’s lips.

At that moment, an iron fist ran towards where the two people were standing and delivered a message.

“A letter has arrived for the young sect leader.”

It was a letter from the evil Soma, and the contents inside were brief.

-Please come to Cheonhwaru, Soma.