Absolute Sword Sense Chapter 308

<Episode 99: The Youngest Leader Candidate (6)>

It was a shock in itself.

No one could have predicted this situation at all.

“……This can’t be happening.”

“The inaction of the Sogeomseon was to this extent…."

Although I had heard of the fame of Sogeomseon Sounhwi, I was somewhat skeptical.

This was because he had shown tremendous growth in a short period of time, considering that he was a young swordsman who had only recently left his contract.

That's why even the leader of the faction, Yeolwangpae, didn't try to dissuade Jingyun because he had doubts inside.

Although there were opinions that Yeolwangpaedo Jin-gyun was inferior to Musangdo, he was a superhuman who had maintained his position as one of the Eight Great Masters for a long time.

In terms of age and experience, he was more than capable of overwhelming So Yun-hui.

But when I actually opened the lid, the results were shocking.

'It's just one move…..'

General Sima Zhongxian could not believe what he saw with his own eyes.

I personally watched the match at the guest house seven months ago.

Although it ended in a warm draw, So Yun-hui ultimately lost the title to Jin-gyun in terms of skill.

'Are you saying you hid your power back then?'

Even if there was an elixir or chance, the ability could not have increased this rapidly.

Just like Sima Zhongxian, there was someone who was unable to stand still in awe of So Yunhui's incredible martial arts skills, and that was Hyeongsan Ilgeom Jo Cheongyun.

'…….This is ridiculous growth.'

He also had a fight with So Yun-hui.

This is from Ikyangsoga.

However, at that time, So Yun-hui certainly had the skills to be counted among the later indexes, but it was not to this extent.

The gap between him and himself now is as wide as the gap between heaven and earth.

'The Great Swordsman of Hojongdae. What on earth did you raise?'

This is not a case of the blue chip coming out of the shell.

It was a monster itself.

Not only Jo Cheong-un, but also Gwak Hyeong-jik of Bukyungdoseong, who was secretly curious about his advanced martial arts skills, was surprised.

'…….under.'

It was just mind-blowing.

The last time I saw him was when he was possessed by the Blood Demon Sword and was going berserk.

I was curious about what his abilities would be like without the help of the Demon Sword, but it was beyond my imagination.

'…….I made the right choice.'

When I received the offer from So Yun-hui, I thought about it a lot.

Whether it was right to follow him or not.

But after seeing this monstrous ability, I was convinced that my choice was not wrong.

Kwak Hyung-jik looked at the other elders.

Although their expressions were different, they were all so surprised that they couldn't take their eyes off So Woon-hui.

Now no one will be able to doubt So Yun-hui's inaction.

As someone who knew his true identity, he found it funny, but he thought that there was no one more suitable to face the Blood Demon than So Woon-hui.

'The youngest leader in the history of the Martial Arts Federation may be born.'

If only I could defeat the former leader, Baek Hyang-muk, the Infinite Sword Master.

However, So Yun-hui, who had thrown him to the lower floor of the building, continued to look at the hole in the floor.

Are you saying that you are still fine after taking that huge blow just now?

It was just then.

-Kurrrrrrrr!

“Huh?”

“The building is shaking.”

The main building shook as if an earthquake had occurred.

The shaking gradually grew stronger, and soon a loud noise was heard from below.

At that moment, the floor split open and a sharp, red flame shot out.

* * *

-Whoooosh!

I avoided the rising flames by deploying my magic.

The King's Seal also looked quite sturdy, but I didn't know it could withstand the Seven Stars' attack.

A flame-filled blast shattered the ceiling of the main building and flew outside.

Those who were nearby might have seen it.

At that moment, I felt a hot heat from below.

-Pot!

A fungus also appeared on the king's shield holding a blazing flame from the hole that had been there.

His lute-shaped fan was glowing red with flames.

“Hot Flame God Skill!”

“This is the Dokmunshinkong of the King’s Sword!”

Some elders who noticed this shouted.

You must be quite angry to have pulled out your spleen so quickly.

You can clearly feel it when you look at the distorted face of the fungus.

-I see you've learned how to play left-handed.

I think so.

If you look at the sword being held with the left hand rather than the right hand, you can see that.

In fact, just now, you must have clearly realized the difference in aerodynamic strength between you and me.

But the reason I came up like this so quickly must be because of my pride.

'I wondered who he looked like, and it turned out he looked like my grandfather.'

I wondered who Jinyong resembled, and it turned out he resembled his grandfather.

His strong fighting spirit, regardless of the strength of his opponent, reminded me of his younger days.

I guess I became stronger by whipping myself like this.

I said to him, taking the lottery ticket.

“Senior, are you going to continue?”

At my question, Jin-gyun shouted in an angry voice.

“The fight isn’t over yet.”

“If you do, you should do it outside. If you hold the burning Tao here, the whole building might burn down.”

The wooden floor had already caught fire due to the heat.

If we start a fight here, the entire base will soon burn down.

-Thud!

“You worry about yourself first!”

The fungus that gnashed its teeth at my words flew away.

His martial arts power had nearly doubled as he held the poisonous weapon, the Pae-yeol-do, and unleashed the secret weapon, the Yeol-yeom-shin-gong.

At this level, it is no exaggeration to say that it is almost on the verge of breaking through the wall of superhumans.

-Whooooooow!

As the fungus spread its wings, the flames surrounding the sword opened their mouths like a large tiger, trying to devour me.

It seemed like the building burning wasn't even a concern in the first place.

Well, I understand that you have to give it your all to have a chance of winning rather than conserving your energy.

First, we need to turn up the heat of this flame.

-Sreung!

I pulled out the Namcheon Iron Sword that was on my waist.

And I stepped forward and extended my sword towards the giant flames that were engulfing me.

'The 6th style, Jin Chuk-a-Hwai-geom (Expelling the Asian Sword).'

I adjusted the angle as much as possible.

Then, as he extended his sword and turned it upward, the wind pressure generated by the rotation soon created a dragon fist wind.

“Oh no!”

-Kwakwakwakwakwakwang!

The powerful wind of the Chuka Sword instantly engulfed the fierce flames that Jin-gyun had created, and soon blew away half of the ceiling of the main building.

“This can’t be happening…."

“This is a check?”

The expressions on the faces of some of the elders watching this scene were quite extraordinary.

The herbivory that the fungus caused with the heat flame technique was enormous, and it was not enough to deal with it so easily, so it is understandable that he showed such power with the sword technique.

– Burning down a building isn't allowed, but this is?

That's right.

I don't think I'm in a position to say anything.

But the power of that sudden attack was quite dangerous to do roughly.

Soon, the new form of Jin-gyun, which had been caught in the dragon fist wind along with the fragments of the ceiling that had flown away, fell down.

-thud!

He barely managed to find his bearings and land, but his appearance was atrocious.

In the event of the Chukahoe Sword, blood was flowing out from sword marks here and there on his body.

'Should I continue?'

I approached him slowly.

The fungus staggered and raised itself up.

And he said to me.

“…….I have fought against many masters so far, but I have never seen anyone grow so quickly like you, Sogeomseon.”

There was no longer any anger in his voice.

I guess he realized with certainty that he had no chance of winning this first round.

That's why his voice sounds so empty.

I said to him after I had taken the ticket, since he didn't seem to have the will to fight anymore.

“You are too kind. I still have a lot to learn.”

He stared at me intently, his lips trembling, and then he opened his mouth with difficulty.

“……..He is inferior in every way, both in character and martial arts.”

"senior?"

“The old man lost.”

Even the King of Kings Jin-gyun eventually admitted defeat.

“Ahhh.”

“Vice-leader…..”

The words that came out of his mouth caused sighs to escape from the mouths of the elders of the Bu-Myeong-Ju faction.

This was because declaring defeat meant that he himself was giving up on being a candidate for the leadership.

But no one raised an objection.

Who would do that when they saw my overwhelming powerlessness right before their eyes?

“I understand now that the saying goes that the back wave of the Yangtze River pushes back the front wave. The old man was obsessed with vain desires.”

Jinyun's voice sounds much more comfortable.

He hesitated because of his pride until he finally admitted defeat.

But when he finally let go of what he was holding in his hand, his face looked much better.

At this moment, the voice of Namcheon Iron Sword was heard in my head.

-I remember what the former owner said. He said that if even a Baekjeong puts down the sword in his hand, he will immediately become a Buddha.

There is some truth to what he says.

Even though he had let go of his lust for power and competition, Jin-gyun's face looked similar to when they first met.

I said with a big smile.

“Don’t say that. You are still very active, senior.”

Jin-gyun laughed at my words and said:

“Who said they were going to retire?”

"ah?"

“The old man is the type who can never lose. Now that I have a new goal, I will hone my skills even more. Be prepared.”

“……Junior. You’ll always have to be on your toes.”

It seems like he hasn't given up on his competitive spirit.

It is better than being unable to distinguish between right and wrong due to lust for power.

Even the King of Kings, Jin-gyun, turned his head and shouted at the elders.

“I, the Vice-Chairman, will now step down from my position as the Leader candidate. And I will support Sogeomseon as the new Leader candidate. Anyone who disagrees, please speak up.”

The elders of the Bu-Myeong-Ju faction did not respond to Jin-Gyun's words.

Even if the leader of the clan gave up, I guess he couldn't admit it because he put me down like that.

If it had to be like this, I might have thought it would be better for the former leader to do so.

But it seems that not everyone is like that.

Someone took my lottery ticket and said to me,

“The Anti-San faction will support Sogeomseon as the leader candidate.”

It was a Yangming incident of the anti-San faction.

Her words revealed Amipa's discomfort at the situation.

“Yangming Incident!”

“Is there a problem? The clove situation?”

“No matter how great one’s martial arts skills are, if a young leader who lacks experience cannot control his temper, who will be responsible for the aftermath…?”

Then someone cut her off.

“If there is anything lacking in experience or skill, our elders can help fill it in. That is not why the Elders’ Council and the Military Department exist.”

“Elder Namgung!”

He was Namgung Mujin of the Namgung Se family.

Ignoring her, Namgung Mujin took the lottery ticket from me and spoke.

“We, Namgung Se-ga, will support you, Sogeom-seon, as the leader of the clan.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the elders took turns giving me lottery tickets and speaking to me.

“Jinjueonga will also support you as a candidate for the leader.”

“The Sacheondangmun also supports the Sogeomseon as the leader candidate.”

As each of them stepped forward, the expressions on the elders' faces who had opposed me hardened.

However, the elders' support did not stop.

“I will support the Hyungsanpa Sogeomseon as the leader candidate.”

“If our leader were here, he would have supported Sogeomseon Daehyeop. So, our Jeonjin faction also supports Sogeomseon Daehyeop as the leader candidate.”

“The Volcano faction wants the former leader to return, but it is acknowledged that the Sogeomseon is a worthy candidate for the leader.”

The last to be decorated was Jo Seong-won, who was in charge of the Bukyeongdoseong Fortress and the Ark of Openness.

Since they were my people from the beginning, they didn't necessarily come out and show their support, but they took advantage of the atmosphere and declared their support by giving me a lottery ticket.

With this, more than half of the elders have recognized me as a candidate for the leader.

“Ugh.”

“How…”

Even if the remaining elders raised an opposing motion, there was no longer any justification to stop me.

The leader of the army, Jin Gyun, looked at his advisor, Sima Zhongxian.

He too sighed, but nodded in agreement with the result.

"……Does the General agree?"

"Is this what you mean?"

Would General Bang Deok-hyeon possibly object?

It moves in my palm.

Accordingly, Vice Chairman Jin Gyun made an official announcement.

“Then it’s decided. With this, So Yun-hui, the Sword Master, has been decided as a candidate for the upcoming leader election, along with Baek Hyang-muk, the Infinite First Sword.”

“I follow the decision!”

The elders who had declared their support for me answered in unison.

As for the rest, it didn't matter whether they answered or not.

I was wondering if things were going well, when suddenly someone's voice rang in my ears.

[Look here. The small sword.]

He was none other than Namgung Mujin of the Namgung Se family.

As I looked at him with a puzzled look, he coughed in vain and asked me a question in a suggestive tone.

[Ahem. I don't have any special intentions. Do you have a marriage partner in mind from your family?]

'!?'

ⓒ Hanjungwolya