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Taejonbirok Volume 27, Episode 4
Chapter 143: The Lazy Man Moves Forward (4)
The sound of the blowing wind sounds eerie.
No one could open their mouths carelessly.
The sight of one legend dying and a new one being born is usually accompanied by such an extreme sense of alienation.
Who is Dancheon Sword?
The best in the world.
The person who best suited that saying, which no one could say carelessly, was Dancheomgeom.
Even if Geomseondo, Geomjondo, and even Kwon Geuk were alive, he would not dare to say that he was stronger than the Dancheon Sword.
He was not very active and rarely showed his sword, so he was not able to establish himself as the undisputed best in the world. However, no matter what anyone said, the strongest swordsman in the martial arts world was Baek Gong Do, the Dan Cheon Sword.
But now that person has admitted defeat.
To a little boy who is only a child.
“……Fuck.”
Jang-il swore without realizing it.
The other men's reactions were no different. Musan, with his eyes closed, repeatedly chanted, while Peng Do-geuk, his face flushed red, repeatedly clenched and unclenched his sword hilt. And Zhuge Liang, his face utterly complex, was busy calculating something.
'It's bound to be complicated.'
The best in the world.
That's what it means to be the strongest person in the world.
If Dancheongeom was the best in the world until recently, then whoever defeats him will become the new best in the world.
That means… … .
'Is that lazy bum the best in the world now?'
It was mind-boggling and nose-clogging.
I know Wei Yanhu is strong. How could I not know that after all these years together? I already knew that Wei Yanhu was one of the strongest in the world.
But that and being the best in the world were separate issues.
How enormous is the symbolism of the phrase “the best in the world”?
Becoming the best in the world was the dream of every martial artist. Those who first took up swordsmanship dreamed, those who were learning to wield the sword worked hard, and those who became proficient in the art of the sword hid their dreams.
But no matter what the circumstances, no one has ever completely abandoned their dream of being the best in the world. Even though they know it's a dream, they can't let go of it.
But then Wi Yeon-ho came up to the spot.
Jang-il clicked his tongue without realizing it.
'I feel so out of sorts.'
The emotion that comes first, no matter what anyone says, is admiration. Jang-il's heart was filled with pure admiration for his friend, who had risen to the top at such a young age.
But underneath it all, a sense of pride that I thought I had long since abandoned is slowly creeping up.
“Tsk.”
Jang-il shook his head.
'If I compare myself to that monster, I'll only be miserable.'
Everyone had complicated faces.
It's a joyful and good thing, but it's not something you can be purely happy about. Humans can't simply watch with joy as someone else advances ahead of them.
'What a sight.'
Even setting aside all those sentiments, there was no denying that the scene before my eyes was a historic moment. It was a moment when the order that had long dominated the martial world was shattered and reestablished.
“This is the moment when the era of the Guangdong Wei family begins.”
"hmm……."
Zhuge Liang's words best explained the current situation.
The position that Baekgeomseong has held in the martial arts world will now shift to Guangdongwiga.
“So from now on that lazy bum is the best in the world?”
“…….”
Everyone fell silent at the words of the penguin that flowed out like a groan.
It's the end of the world.
Wi Yeon-ho whetted his appetite.
Fighting with a sword was his specialty, but cleaning up after himself was not his thing.
What should I do?
Should I ask the new detective to take care of it?
Wi Yeon-ho glanced at Baek Gong-do.
Baek Gong-do's face was surprisingly healthy. Although his complexion was pale due to internal injuries, his face seemed somewhat at ease.
'It must be so frustrating.'
Although the exterior appears to be intact, the interior of Baekgongdo is literally shattered. It's only natural, considering it endured such a forceful collision.
It was a great thing that it didn't turn into powder.
So it's difficult to even say anything.
'uh…….'
Wi Yeon-ho turned his head slightly and looked back.
No one was stepping forward. Everyone was just staring at me, their eyes slightly open.
'Someone please help me clean this up!'
Wi Yeon-ho looked at Shin Gi-su with longing eyes. In times like these, the only person you could trust was Shin Gi-su. Shin Gi-su, under Wi Yeon-ho's intense gaze, cleared his throat and stepped forward.
“Lord Baekgeomseong.”
Baek Gong-do's gaze turned to the new investigator.
“I believe you will keep your promise.”
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Baek Gong-do nodded quietly.
"I, Baek Gong-do. I haven't lived a life without shame, enough to call myself a gentleman, but I've never once shied away from what I've said."
Baek Gong-do turned around.
“Listen to Baekgeomseong.”
"insect!"
The Baekgeom Saints all knelt on one knee. The Baekgeom Saint Lord, who had been quietly observing them, declared in a majestic voice.
"From this moment until the demonic cult is defeated, command of the Baekgeomseong Fortress is delegated to Wi Yeon-ho and Wi So-hyeop. Anyone who disobeys this decision will be beheaded by the authority of the Baekgeomseong Lord. Those who will not comply, step forward now."
No one dared to come forward.
Defeat to Wi Yeon-ho did not diminish the status of the Lord of the White Sword Castle. He had already fully demonstrated his power in this battle. By simply displaying the Formless Sword, a feat never before seen in the world, he proved himself worthy of being the Lord of the White Sword Castle and worthy of carrying the name of Ten Thousand Swords.
It is not that Baek Gong-do is weak, but rather that Wei Yan-ho is great for defeating Baek Gong-do.
So who would dare to rebel against Baek Gong-do?
“Is there anyone who does not follow?”
"yes!"
A huge roar rang out, as if it would explode the world.
Baek Gong-do nodded and turned around.
“Is it done?”
“……Thank you. Indeed, the Lord of the White Swords is worthy of being called a great man.”
“Jangbu-ra…….”
Baek Gong-do laughed heartily.
Ledger, ledger… … .
What he had lost was too great to be comforted by those words.
It was encouraging to reach the heights he had dreamed of his entire life, but the fact that he had reached that height and yet failed was enough to take away his joy.
Moreover, wasn't even the path of ignorance he had walked denied?
Baek Gong-do turned his gaze and looked at Wi Yeon-ho.
Wi Yeon-ho, who met Baek Gong-do's gaze, turned his head slightly and pretended not to notice. He looked like a grandson, afraid of being scolded by his stern grandfather.
“Haha.”
A slightly hollow laugh escapes.
I owe it to that kid, to that kid.
Although it was a much-desired outcome, it was also an incredibly sad experience. Anyone would find it difficult to overcome the feeling of being denied everything in such a situation.
“Are you okay?”
As if he knew Baek Gong-do's feelings, Wi Yeon-ho spoke to him in a subtle way.
Is it trying to comfort me?
Or is it just to enjoy the feeling of being a winner?
“You don’t have to be that disappointed.”
Huh?
At Wi Yeon-ho's words, Baek Gong-do's eyes widened slightly. What was he trying to say?
Wi Yeon-ho smiled and said.
"That's what my master said. Just by being alive, a person can accept failure."
“……Just by being alive?”
"Yes. Being alive means you can move forward and change. Master said the worries of being alive are nothing compared to being dead. While alive, you can at least correct your mistakes, but when you die, it's all over. You can't do anything."
“…….”
Is this what you call comfort?
Baek Gong-do looked at Wi Yeon-ho with a look of absurdity.
No, if you want to say it's comforting, you can say it's comforting, but isn't that too obvious?
It's only natural that you can't do anything when you're dead. Isn't that advice something a ghost, not a human, would give?
“……Did the teacher say that?”
"Yes. Master is always like that. He seems to be talking nonsense, but if you think about it carefully, he's always right. That's why it's so annoying."
Wi Yeon-ho grumbled and said.
Looking at that sight, Baek Gong-do let out a low sigh.
“The inspiration is still in good spirits.”
"I?"
"Yes. I think it'll last another hundred years, right? That's plenty of time. Even if we start rebuilding from now on, there's still plenty of time left."
Baek Gong-do chuckled.
“Wouldn’t you also become stronger during that time?”
“……Can I be honest with you?”
"huh?"
“I’m a mob.”
“…….”
Wi Yeon-ho shrugged.
“Even I think it’s impossible for me to get stronger here.”
“Why?”
“You have to put in effort to become strong.”
"yes."
“But I don’t like that.”
Baek Gong-do opened his eyes wide.
“Why?”
“It’s hard.”
“But doesn’t it make you stronger?”
“What will you do if you become stronger?”
Wi Yeon-ho shrugged.
“But now you must receive the title of the greatest in the world. And lead the martial arts world….”
“Please do that, sir.”
“Huh?”
Baek Gong-do opened his eyes wide.
"I don't need that. Once this matter is resolved, I won't come near the martial arts world again."
“What, what does that mean? Turning your back on Kangho?”
"yes."
“……How old are you to turn your back on the martial arts world?”
"Does age matter? When you're disillusioned and fed up, you just leave. Honestly, I haven't really enjoyed anything about my time in the martial arts world. It was a hundred times better when I wasn't there."
“…….”
"Once this is over, I'll definitely leave the world of martial arts. So, you, the greatest in the world, should take charge. I think you'd be a better fit for me than a fresh-faced person like me."
Baek Gong-do's face was distorted as if he had chewed on something.
He had heard a lot of bullshit in his life, but this was by far the worst bullshit he had ever heard.
Unmanned!
The best in the world!
You don't like training!
You're leaving because you hate Kang-ho! That green-haired bastard!
Usually, a child of that age would be eager to show off his accomplishments and skills. But now, this young man, barely in his prime, was talking like a hundred-year-old Noh Kang-ho.
'No, if you think about it the other way around… … .'
This means that Wi Yeon-ho has been through a lot since his appearance.
It must be hard. It must be hard because of the weight you're carrying.
“When this is over?”
"yes."
“What if we defeat the Demonic Cult?”
"yes."
Wi Yeon-ho shrugged.
"If we can't defeat the Demonic Cult, we can't leave. Everyone will die anyway."
“…….”
"So, I'm going to win. I'm going to beat them all and leave feeling refreshed. To a place no one will come looking for."
There was so much in those words.
Repentance and pain, burden and agony.
These are emotions too profound for a child to grasp.
Baek Gong-do looked at Wi Yeon-ho with sunken eyes.
But if what he thought was right… … .
What Wei Yanhu will have to go through from now on will probably be far beyond his imagination.
A fate too heavy and dark to bear awaited Wei Yanhu.