Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 173

Sword of Autumn

A pure white light passed by. The strong wind that had been blowing like a typhoon dispersed.

There was not even a scream. The silence only deepened.

Thirty-nine more corpses were added to the vacant lot on Seobong-ro. The smell of blood was coming from the blood that had soaked the bushes red.

A sight that doesn’t readily come to mind as reality. This is because they were elite masters who led the martial arts forces of Simmu-ryeon during their lifetime.

“… … .”

A cool silence flowed.

They were all struck by a single sword. The wounds on all the corpses were straight lines.

A short-term decisive battle is usually a tactic used by those who are less fortunate to attack the enemy who is relatively more relaxed, but looking at the result, it looked like he was defeated by a peerless swordsman who was like a bum.

If you look at the color combination, it would be a group with an even mix of blue and white.

Sling.

The boy prosecutor standing in the middle slowly took the test. His black sleeves were fluttering.

The black warrior of Ip Hwang Seong. He was the only master in this place. The young Ma Gwang Ik Ju was in charge of the gloomy atmosphere.

Jegal Hyeon and Ak Ye-rim were speechless.

‘Are you saying that was a light wave coming from a sword? The trajectory was also very strange. If it wasn’t a mental image realized through a sword path, how could there be such a sword technique in the world…?’

‘What the heck? What the heck was it?’

It was truly astonishing. Even though I had broadened my knowledge through all kinds of swordsmanship at the Murim Alliance, it was still like that.

It didn’t come with the wielding of a human sword. It seemed to be accompanied by something strange, like the clan power of the famous people.

There was only one swordsman in the world who had reached the realm of supernatural powers. As far as the two of them knew, that was the case.

The royal sword of the Namgung family.

It was a swordsmanship technique that showed off the power of a one-man army with a sharp sword strike.

It was said that even the famous swordsmen who could freely control the wind could not be free from the emperor’s domain.

It wasn’t just Namgung Gaju and the ‘Namgung Jeilgeom’ swordsmanship that was like that. The Emperor’s sword style that the blue giraffe Namgung Sejin combined was also called the later Iljeol.

A sword that is one of a kind in the world. It is said to be a swordsmanship that makes the swordsman appear as something other than human.

Not anymore. Not the only one.

A mystery emerged from the upper body that Magwangikju showed.

Jegal Hyun couldn’t even analyze three-tenths of the family’s vision.

I didn’t even feel like trying. It was because I felt like I had seen Namgung Sejin’s legacy.

‘Magwangikju succeeded Cheonggirin and escaped from Cheonggirin.’

He has established himself as an immortal rival. From now on, Namgung Sejin’s status will rise endlessly.

Okay.

Jegal Hyeon, who had spread out his debts, stared blankly at Jeong Yeon-sin.

Perhaps he was organizing his thoughts. The boy was bowing his head with his hand on the hilt of the sword he had put away.

A middle-aged man wearing a black robe is lying on the ground with a look of shock on his face.

He never understood the swordsmanship until the moment of his death. It seemed that he only realized that he was an incredibly weak person. That’s how he ended up like that.

“I’ve just put together a one-shot.”

The boy opened his eyes and mumbled quietly.

It was a story that needed no explanation. The spirituality overflowing within the body even brought out the voice.

For a moment, Jegal Hyeon doubted his ears.

‘You tied it up?’

If it means that the sword was made in this place, then it is in the realm of a supernatural being.

It doesn’t make sense unless he is the reincarnation of Dharma or Jang Sam-bong.

It occurred to me that he might be the incarnation of the first sect leader who came through the cycle of reincarnation.

Ak Ye-rim also had a look of distrust on her face.

The boy didn’t care about their reactions.

grasp!

It hit the ground as it was. A dull vibration and a wave of air spread.

It was a light-hearted dash that started out of nowhere. Jegal Hyun and Ak Ye-rim hurriedly followed suit.

“Do you think Yeongcheon Sword Ghost is headed to Chiljunghyeop?”

Jegal Hyun asked. Jeong Yeon-sin nodded without even looking away.

“The guy wearing the helmet is pretty strong. He deserves to be left behind by an elder of the Simmu-ryeon.”

“Considering that it hasn’t appeared yet, it’s definitely… … .”

Zhuge Xuan’s face darkened. He couldn’t help but worry about the safety of Murong Mingjun and Gongsun Min.

In particular, Gongsun Min was a nobleman who was cherished by most of the warriors of Menghui. He was bright and kind by nature, and everyone liked him.

Not only was Gongsun Min’s assassination worrisome in itself, but the aftereffects it would have on the leader were also a problem.

Jegal Hyun was reluctant to see his father. The cold-hearted justice of the head of the household had weighed on him since his childhood.

The only one who can restrain the Jegal family leader with a personality like Hyo-ung is Geom-seong, and he may end up taking great responsibility for ordering this incident.

I had to hope that luck would be on my side.

“You have to trust Taeyeonryong.”

Young Ma Gwang-ik muttered. Jegal Hyun nodded.

Before the appearance of Seomyeo, he was the character who competed with Cheonggirin for the most titles in the later period.

We have no choice but to trust the energy and sharp sense that comes from the solar vein.

‘I told you repeatedly to avoid engagement. If you had approached carefully from the outskirts, we wouldn’t have collided.’

The boy thought.

Hwaaaaak―!

I ran like a whirlwind, enduring the pain spreading through my gut.

It was below the navel, towards the lower abdomen and the heart.

It’s like the internal injuries that the new sword master received after subduing Namgung Gaju in a short breath. He overdid it with an unfamiliar sword technique.

It was because I wanted to take the battle quickly. I closed my eyes for a moment after the fight to let my internal injuries heal.

The master of the water fight who was killed by Jeong Yeon-shin was assumed to be the great disciple of Yeongcheon Geom-gwi.

As I dropped my sword, I began to guess the whereabouts of the swordsman. I had to end the battle quickly. I couldn’t help it when I thought of my comrades.

I believe in the energy of Taeyeonryong.

However, the subordinates of Yeongcheon Sword Demon that I encountered directly were stronger than I could have imagined.

It may not be as great as Heonwonchang, who hid seven-tenths of his true abilities, but the thirty masters he faced at the end were of a different caliber.

If the same thing happened to Chiljunghyeop, then it’s not known what variables might arise. It wouldn’t have been strange if he had already faced Yeongcheon Geomgwi.

‘If Sogeom-hu demonstrates the same level of skill as Geomryong Daehyeop, then he can escape.’

Is it because of the commonality between the two women, who possess all the skills of a swordsman?

Unlike Hwasan and Jeomchang, the Jongnam faction’s Wijimyohwa, which did not come to Maenghoe, came to mind.

He might be out there doing some kind of heroic deeds right now, the boy thought.

If there were more people with kind hearts like her, the famine would have been bearable.

Kuung!

I sped up my leg extension. The sensation of stones and dirt simultaneously pressing down on my leather shoes was intense. The spinning waves of the halo flowed out from under my feet.

The two of them gradually fell behind. The difference in martial arts was clearly revealed.

‘no!’

Ak Ye-rim bit her lip as she recalled the letter she had received from her aunt the other day.

Iphwangsinchang Aksurim. I was shocked at the words, “Young Husband,” referring to a boy who was not even of age.

I can tell when I see Magwangikju today. He is a man of pure black character. Considering Aksurim’s eccentric personality, it may be sincere.

‘I need to look into his personality more… ‘

It was a sword technique that reminded me of my dead lover. A sword that seemed to honor the spirit of the blue giraffe.

The words of Magwangikju came to mind again. He said that even if I turn purple someday, I will be treated equally.

I wanted to see more. I had to see more.

Paralock!

However, the black robe of the Magwangikju continued to advance without stopping. It was a speed that was difficult to keep up with.

All she had to do was feel the wind blowing through her black clothes. Ak Ye-rim’s expression turned blank.

At this moment, I couldn’t reach out and call him, nor could I grab him. The boy’s back indifferently moved away.

‘During the Gaepa War, I definitely… … !’

Ak Ye-rim’s eyelashes slightly covered her pupils. She couldn’t keep up right away. She decided to wait until later.

thud!

Jeong Yeon-shin paid no attention and applied force to the Yongcheon point on the sole of her foot.

He didn’t look back, thinking that he would repay Jegal Hyeon for giving him enlightenment.

“The nicknames for Yeongcheon Swordsmen vary by region and school! In the Simmu-ryeon and Hanam areas, they are also called Sword Masters! Since the flow of swordsmanship is bound to be more refined than that of Daeju, it seems better to trust your intuition rather than experience!”

Late, the shout of Seonryong Jegalhyeon rang out from behind.

Two days like that.

I ran alone for two days and nights. I was amazed at my own stamina.

The internal energy and endurance that the Neungbeop Gwangryungi provided was truly incredible. It was in perfect harmony with the body that had been trained through Jeonggadonggong.

It was clear that my body was running towards perfection along with my growth.

The boy reached a cliff that curved into a huge stone wall. He stood on the edge of a low hill. A strong wind blew.

The hair, grown to catch the eye of the Emperor, fluttered along with the hem of the black clothes.

The view opened up. Dusk was setting down the endlessly winding canyon.

The red twilight rays approached me with an unusually coldness.

‘It’s here.’

The boy stared blankly ahead. The fortifications he had seen from Seobong-ro were rising up on each peak.

It was strict.

They even raised the flag like soldiers of the military. Why is it that a mere vassal king is able to support them despite their support bordering on treason?

It wouldn’t be strange if the royal family were to define him as a traitor.

It was said that it was difficult to be free in the political realm when one became black. It was a problem worth thinking about as one had to be careful about how one behaved.

‘It’s okay now.’

Jeongyeonshin stepped forward without hesitation. She climbed up to the nearby peak.

As the entrance to Chiljunghyeop, we arrived at the lowest position.

The wind that hit the canyon shook the five barracks. On one side stood a huge stone wall.

I was quickly discovered because I didn’t bother to hide myself.

“Intruder. What kind of kid is this?”

“You rascal! Don’t you see that! It’s a rough emperor!”

“Isn’t that the Emperor’s Great Lord…?”

“Magwangikju! It’s the Magwangikju Island!”

Hwaaaaak!

In an instant, about fifteen Simmu-ryeon warriors holding spears and swords appeared.

Each of them quickly steps onto the stone floor and lands.

The coordinated movements created a strong backlash. The hem of Jeong Yeon-shin’s black robe, which had been standing still, shook violently.

“The Salvation Army came early. While His Majesty the Sword is still enjoying himself.”

“Salvation Army. It’s an appropriate name. If it’s the black color of the Imperial Palace, it can be considered a one-man army. Doesn’t that mean that he alone has the same power as us?”

The leather-armored soldiers spoke. They had a strangely relaxed look on their faces.

Although they are soldiers belonging to Sim Mu-ryeon’s army, they are fundamentally warriors who have mastered the art of martial arts.

There was a minimum of class to the story.

“Hide, young black one. For now, I am willing to let you go, as I fear your martial arts skills.”

“Your Majesty the Sword Master is truly a fearsome master. It will be difficult for a newbie like you to continue the fight for a long time.”

“No matter how high the fortress of Iphwangseong is, it cannot compare to the spirit of this Muryeon. The fortress that encompasses the cliffs of this Chiljunggyeop is… … .”

It was a moment.

The hem of the black robe narrowed the distance of three jang in an instant. Jeong Yeon-shin grabbed the face of one of the soldiers.

He was a guy who was just talking nonsense to kill time. He didn’t even realize the speed of the new method of wind magic.

“… … !”

It was a moment of shock spreading everywhere.

A powerful force surged from the palm that covered the soldier’s face. One side of the mountain swayed violently.

It was accompanied by a roaring sound. The strong winds of the valley were resonating with the waves of the Jangbeop River.

The advice to hide was mercilessly torn apart by a whirlwind of experience.

Woohoo!

It was said that Geomjon was enjoying himself. It was said that he was pressuring the group.

Even a single breath is a waste of time.

thud!

He kicked the ground. He was holding one of the soldiers’ faces. He slammed the soldier’s head into the side of the stone wall with the wind blowing across his cheek.

A dull vibration resonated through the boy’s right hand. An overwhelming force surged from the boy’s right hand. Fear finally crossed the soldier’s face.

“Just take stock… …!”

I didn’t listen. I used the Gyeol of the Hwan Gang until the end. The blood and magical power that had entered the Neungbeop Gwangryungi reached their peak in an instant.

Jeongyeonshin opened Jangsim’s orifice as it was.

Blue veins twitched on the back of his hand. An unstoppable force exploded like lightning.

Kwaaaaang―!

At the same time as the loud noise, one side of the valley shook. A crack ran down the cliff that had been standing firm.

The tremendous explosive sound echoed in all directions.

It was the sound of Magwangikju calling out to Yeongcheon Geomgwi.