Absolute Regression Chapter 724

The 724th master was not a master.

Bloody Heavenly Swordmaster looked at his reflection in the mirror.
He had taken off his usual martial arts uniform and was wearing formal attire. He was officiating at today’s wedding.

It seemed as if Bloodthirsty Demon was clearing his throat for a moment.

“Today, at this place, the groom, Seo Dae-ryong, and the bride, Dan-ah, have tied the knot through a bond made in heaven.”

Then, Blood Heavenly Sword changed its tone of speech.

“It has been concluded. It has been concluded.”

Something didn’t quite click, and a look of displeasure crept over Hyeoncheondoma’s face.
If it were up to him, he’d just want to do it that way.

“Today is the day when two people make a blood oath!”

But that couldn’t be possible. He practiced his speech again.

“The groom, Seo Dae-ryong, once dedicated himself to the religion and walked the arduous path of magic…”

When he couldn’t remember the rest of the story, Hyeolcheondoma took a piece of paper from his pocket and read it. He muttered the words for a moment before speaking again.

“After serving as a special investigator for the Hwangcheon Pavilion, he rose to the position of Hwangcheon Pavilion’s leader at a young age. His bride, Dan-ah, crisscrossed the Central Plains…”

He unfolded the paper again and memorized the rest of the text. His voice trembled with nervousness, when someone spoke from behind him.

“No! What if the officiant is more nervous than the groom?”

A faint smile appeared on Bloodthirsty Doma’s lips. The voice he heard belonged to Geommugeuk.

Bloody Heavenly Sword said as he turned towards the Sword Dance Theater.

“Who said they were nervous?”
“Aren’t you nervous that you can’t memorize it?”
“Do you think I can’t even memorize something like this?”

The swordsman said with a smile.

“If you try to memorize it like this, you’ll definitely forget it. Your mind will go blank and you won’t be able to think of anything.”

Bloody Heavenly Doma’s brow twitched, but he couldn’t deny it. Sword Dance Theater was right. I’d been memorizing it since last night, but I couldn’t remember it. And in front of people, it would be even harder.

“I’d rather fight a life-or-death battle with the leader of the martial arts world.”

If that were the case, I’d go out and fight without batting an eyelid. Why am I so nervous about something so trivial?
The Sword Dance Theater offered a solution.

“Just tell me what you want to say to Daeryong. It doesn’t matter if it’s brief. No, these days, guests probably prefer it short.”

Bloodthirsty Demon honestly admitted it.

“When I was little, I could memorize the entire martial arts manual on the spot. Why can’t I remember it anymore?”
“It’s my disciple’s wedding, so I want to do well.”
“Why don’t you tell me even though you’re old?”

After being so upset.

Whoosh whoosh.

Bloody Cheon Do Ma burned the paper with the congratulatory message written on it.

“Just eat well and live well! That’s all I have to say.”
“You’re a perfect match for the elders. Everyone will love you.”

Then, Blood Heavenly Sword said something unexpected.

“Or you can give the wedding speech.”
“Me?”

The sword dance made a bewildered expression.

“Weren’t you the one who created that human, Daeryong, and even got you married? You’re much better at speaking.”
“It was you who created Seo Gookju. If you hadn’t taken him as your disciple, would Seo Gookju be where he is today?”
“That’s because I fell for your trick.”
“I wasn’t the one who got drunk and grabbed your trouser leg, nor was I the one who put Daeryong to bed.”

In that respect, I thought that Blood Heavenly Sword and Seodaeryong definitely had a connection.

“Seo Joo-ju, thank you for your hard work in creating this person and marrying him.”

Bloody Heavenly Doma stared intently at Geommu-geuk. Seeing that he had come to take care of her, knowing she would be anxious on a day like this, he felt truly consistent.

“How did the fight with your master go?”

Everyone knew that Geommu-geuk was training in Kwon-ma’s quarters.

Geommugeuk raised his clenched fist.

“From a baby fist to a boy fist, I finally got recognized yesterday. This fist is now an adult fist.”

The Wall Power Shura Fist has reached another level. Those striving for the ultimate in martial arts practice openly and honestly share their achievements, and the results are unbelievable.

It was a training session that left a deep impression not only on Geommu-geuk but also on Kwon-ma. This is because Kwon-ma said this at the end:

―I don’t know if my fist will make a sound again.

If thunder rumbled, then stopped, and now rumbled again, what would it sound like? Or, what would the power of that fist be?

“It’s all thanks to you, Elder.”
“Why is it my fault? It’s because your master taught you well and you worked hard.”
“Because you showed me the right direction. If not, I would have been running in the opposite direction. The effort I put into the wrong direction would have been just as frustrating. If you don’t know where to go, it’s better to rest! It’s all thanks to you, Elder.”

Seeing the satisfied expression on Bloodthirsty Demon’s face, Geommu-geuk added with a smile.

“Now, you have to tell Daeryong where to go. Let’s go.”

* * *

At that moment, Seo Dae-ryong was also standing before Tokyo.
He wore a red robe embroidered with clouds and cranes, silk shoes, a flower crown, and a jade belt. His own appearance seemed completely unfamiliar.
Seo Dae-ryong asked himself, within Tokyo.

“Daeryong, is it okay for you to be this happy?”

Then a voice was heard from behind.

“It works.”

I turned around in surprise and saw the Demon Lord Jangho standing in front of the door.

“Congratulations on your wedding.”

Seo Dae-ryong approached him with a moved face.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

I had a meal with Dan-ah once to introduce her, but I was busy after that and didn’t get to see her separately.

“How do you feel?”

Seo Dae-ryong answered Jang-ho’s question with a smile.

“Didn’t you hear that a little while ago?”

Jangho also laughed.

“Okay, let’s go.”

When we went outside, four demons were waiting for us.

“We’ve decided to take care of the bride and groom today.”
“You don’t have to go this far.”

It may seem like a trivial matter, but it held profound significance.
The demon lord’s actions in this way signified his acknowledgment of Seo Daeryong’s friendship with him. Given Jangho’s strict nature, this was truly a gesture of great favor to Seo Daeryong.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Thank you for your kind words.”

If I hadn’t met Geommu-geuk and changed my life, I wouldn’t have spoken to him for the rest of my life. But now we’re so close.

They arrived at the wedding venue.
The large dance hall was adorned with red and gold cloths and flags.
A large folding screen stood in the center, and in front of it stood the wedding table.
To either side of it were chairs for the bride and groom to greet their guests.

As he sat down at the groom’s table, Seo Dae-ryong was astonished. There were so many seats prepared for the guests, but his first thought was, “Will they actually be able to fill all of them?”

Soon after, the bride’s palanquin arrived.
When she stepped out, Dan-ah’s heart sank. The countless seats prepared were empty, even though the wedding was about to begin.
With a trembling heart, she sat down in the seat where the bride was waiting.

Next, Geommu-geuk and Hyeolcheon Doma arrived.
Seo Dae-ryong rose from his seat and greeted them.

“Master! Young Master!”

Seo Dae-ryong was inwardly flustered by the lack of guests.
Geommu-geuk looked around.

“It’s almost time for the wedding to begin, but not many people have arrived.”

It wasn’t that not many people came, but aside from the demons who came with them, there really weren’t many people.

“Are the Hwangcheon-gak investigators and executioners still there?”

Seo Dae-ryong lowered his head in response to Geommu-geuk’s question.

“It seems I have been behaving badly.”

Seo Dae-ryong looked as if he was about to burst into tears. He was fine. He’d lived a lonely life anyway.
But for Dan-ah’s sake, this dreary wedding couldn’t happen. Ah, I didn’t want to see him like this. Just twenty more people, no, just ten more!

“Those who truly deserve congratulations should do so. They’re all here. Master is here, Lord Jang is here, Ian is here, the second young lady is here, the youngest young lady is here, and most importantly, me too!”

Seo Dae-ryong grabbed Geommu-geuk by the collar and pulled him aside. Then he whispered earnestly.

“Your Majesty, please call the guards. I am too embarrassed to face you.”

I didn’t know it would come to this. I’ve always worked so hard. It seems like it was all my own effort.

“Will you be my escorts?”
“Yes?”

The swordsman raised his hand.

Pfft! Bang! Pfft!

As a signal, fireworks went off everywhere. Colorful and beautiful fireworks burst into the blue sky.

Bang! Plop! Plop!

Only then did guests begin to arrive. Geommugeuk had kept them waiting for a moment to tease Seodaeryong.

“Little Master!”

As he saw those entering the room, tears welled up in Seo Dae-ryong’s face.

“The bride didn’t cry, so why would the groom cry?”
“I was really surprised!”
“Then, you didn’t expect to experience this when you got married before me?”

The first people to enter were the Hwangcheon Pavilion investigators and the executioners.

“Congratulations, my lord!”

The investigators, led by the most senior investigator, Song Myung, rushed in to offer their congratulations. Then, the executioners arrived.

“My escorts came without me saying anything.”

Even the leader’s escorts came to offer their congratulations.
Seo Dae-ryong was completely absorbed in receiving the greetings of the guests who poured in.

Watching this scene, Dan-ah felt a deep sense of relief. Honestly, just moments ago, she had been more nervous and flustered than Seo Dae-ryong.

‘I’m so glad.’

Thinking back to the situation a little while ago when no one was there, the fact that he had no guests wasn’t a problem.

But that problem was quickly resolved.
A swarm of guests arrived to congratulate her. They were none other than the Guiying Yijo, led by Seo Jin.

“Congratulations on your wedding, Miss Dan!”

When Seojin introduced herself as the representative, Danyeon stepped forward and introduced herself to her older sister.

“He is the leader of the Guiyeong Ijo unit I belong to.”

Dan-ah bowed her head politely.

“Yeon-i still has many shortcomings. Please guide her well in the future.”
“Yeon-i is doing well now. Don’t worry.”

Other crew members came out and congratulated her.

“Congratulations on your wedding.”
“You are in the same group as Danyeon. Congratulations.”
“Congratulations.”

It wasn’t just one or two people. Almost everyone in the group came to congratulate her, and Dan-ah was deeply moved. She
felt relieved. It was a moment when the worries that had kept her up all night vanished. This level of congratulations was more than enough. No, it was more than enough.

They weren’t the only guests today.
Several leaders and chief priests of the Cheonmasingyo came to congratulate Seo Daeryong. Due to the nature of Hwangcheonggak, they weren’t on good terms with other organizations, but despite this, many came to congratulate him. This
was thanks to Seo Daeryong’s usual fair handling of affairs. While many disliked him, many also admired his approach.

Then, the warriors parted, creating a path.
The first to arrive was Mazon. He seemed expected to arrive last, but surprisingly, he arrived first: the evil Soma.

He, wearing a white mask, walked toward Seodaeryong, accompanied by several maskless guests.
The evil Soma congratulated Seodaeryong.

“Congratulations.”
“Thank you so much. I didn’t know you would come like this, Soma-sama.”

Even though he was in the position of the Lord of the Underworld, he did not dare to invite the Demon Lords.

“Master Thomas invited you.”

In fact, even if it hadn’t been for Bloodthirsty Demon’s invitation, the evil Soma would have attended. After all, he was the right-hand man of the Sword Dance Theater.

At that time, the Seventeen Religions, standing behind Chai Lan, searched among the masked men behind the evil soma to see if there was a crescent-moon masked man. Surprisingly, he was there.

He, too, seemed to have put in the effort to undertake this training, just as she had. Their gazes met in midair. It was a truly meaningful encounter, meeting at a wedding, not anywhere else.

The demon lord wasn’t the only one present.
Chwima and Ilhwageomjon were also present.

Seo Dae-ryong was surprised by their unexpected visit.
Chwima congratulated him by offering him a gift of alcohol.

“Sweet fruit. If you need a drink later, come find me.”

The drunkard spoke loudly to the swordsman.

“I brought some good wine to drink at today’s celebration!”

He looked where the drunkard, Yeo-bin, was standing, stacking entire boxes of liquor.
Geommu-geuk could sense it. In the time he hadn’t seen her, the drunken demon had become more free.
Geommu-geuk looked around at the surrounding demons and said.

“We’re going to stay up all night drinking tonight! Don’t even think about going home tonight!”

Ilhwageomjondo also brought a gift. However, the person who brought it was not Seodaeryong, but Danyeol.

“Congratulations on your wedding.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

After joining the Cheonmasingyo, Dan-ah had once studied swordsmanship under Ilhwa Geomjon. Although she wasn’t officially her disciple, she deeply considered Ilhwa Geomjon her mentor.

I had desperately wanted to invite her, but hadn’t dared invite the Demon Lord. But then she came.
Ilhwageomjon gave her a potted flower as a gift. It was one of her favorite flowers.

“Flowers may seem to bloom on their own, but they require a lot of care. They need sunlight, wind, and even repotting. Perhaps married life is the same way?”

I could tell what purpose this gift was given to me.

“I will raise you both well, Your Majesty.”

Seo Dae-ryong, who was watching from the side, wanted to shout like this.

The potted flowers I’m growing in my office are still growing well and not dying!

Ilhwageomjon spoke to him as he was thinking of such a joke.

“You are truly a blessed person.”

At first, I thought he was referring to Dan-ah.
But now, he was referring to someone else.
Ilhwageomjon looked at someone. Seodaeryong also looked where she was looking.

There was a blood-curdling mace there.
He was smiling brightly and welcoming the guests.

“!”

The moment he saw that sight, Seo Dae-ryong’s heart swelled with passion.
Ilhwageomjon said in surprise.

“I’ve never seen a face like that before.”

The master, who usually never smiles, was beaming as he greeted the guests.
He smiled at the demons, the single-minded and the great masters, and even the ordinary warriors.
He was thanking them for coming. He was telling them to sit over there. Normally, he wouldn’t have even glanced at them, but he was telling them to make sure to have a meal together later.

At this moment, the master was not the master.