Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 204

Ma Kwang-ik (5)

Huh―

A sigh escaped Xiahou Weijin’s mouth. It was like a sigh.

His large waist was arched back.

The owner of Cheonrimdae paid no attention to the book that Jeongyeonshin had taken out. He knelt on one knee and lifted his gaze, looking only at Iphwangseongju.

Her lips, drawn with a curved line, seemed to be a rare and magnificent sight in the world.

“… … ?”

Aksurim, who was standing next to him, raised her eyebrows slightly. Her pitch-black eyes rolled down from above to the side.

His gaze alternated between the Iphwangseongju and the Pabakchongram. With his cleverly moving eyes, he seemed to be guessing the feelings of the Seongju and the meaning of the words Pabakchongram.

The two black masters can’t hide their surprise at each other.

Jeong Yeon-shin, who was silently holding the book, became curious. It was so rare for Ip Hwang-seong-ju to smile.

‘You always smiled at me when I first met you.’

The new leader, Ma Gwang-ik, soon put aside his doubts. He thought there must be another reason.

He ignored his black seniors and just slightly raised the white envelope in his hand.

At the same time, the book came to mind on its own.

It was a mystical sight. It was called Heogongseopmul (虛空攝物). It was a state where one could touch all things without touching them.

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had developed the Neungbeop Gwangryungi, now felt a special energy wave.

The energy that flowed from the body of Emperor Yi Hwang like a spring breeze was enveloping the book.

It felt very transparent. It was completely different from Mancheonhwawoo’s technique. Much more natural was the Jinki that literally moved like hands and feet.

It had to be seen as something like Jeongyeonshin’s full-body awakening manifesting in the realm of internal energy. It was a power of a different level of true energy.

It was a move I had seen many times before, but it came to me like a thrill all over again. It seemed like she had no distinction between blood types.

Could it be that the entire body has been connected to a single danjeon? The skill of controlling the energy that extends outward is also mysterious.

It was mystical, like a spiritual tree moving its branches.

Wouldn’t it be possible to use functions like Mancheonhwawoo or Igi Geogeom without any special skills?

‘The higher I go, the more I see.’

Jeong Yeon-shin thought. She was looking at the face of Ip Hwang-seong-ju, who was only skimming the titles written in the book.

In the White Age, he was seen as a strict absolute being, but now he is seen as a peerless master who deserves praise.

This is probably because the standards of the Magwangikju have risen that much.

While realizing the tremendous growth, she waited for the words to come out of her mouth. Jeong Yeon-shin felt the throbbing of light along with her heart.

There was a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. Perhaps sensing that feeling, the corners of Ip Hwang Seong Ju’s lips went up slightly.

“The Complete Guide to Baekhwa.”

She opened her lips.

“Plain and wild.”

Jeongyeonshin lowered her eyes without saying a word.

For the first time, I regretted the name I had roughly chosen. The thoughts that were growing in my head were like dandelion seeds blown away by the breeze.

Could it be because my thoughts were growing more and more along with my growing limbs? That wasn’t the only reason. It was because my opponent was the Lord of the Ip Hwang Castle.

His lifeline. His salvation.

The person who should be seen as the best in the world.

I never thought the day would come when I would hear your thoughts on my naming. I named it Pa-Baek because it is the destruction ceremony of Baekdo Jeongjongmu-gong.

What part is crazy? If it means exactly what it says.

‘Is the word ‘overview’ strange?’

Jeongyeonshin thought. It’s not strange.

I counted in a short moment. It is a Baekdo Muhak destruction method, so it is Baekdo, and it is a compilation of insights into the martial arts of various schools.

Even if the name was chosen roughly, I don’t think it’s crazy enough to warrant criticism.

It was just before my thoughts became so immersed.

“I know your achievements. I can guess without reading them carefully. And your words about not choosing a reward… … .”

The Emperor of Heaven quietly moved his lips.

“It makes sense.”

She said. She had left the book floating above Jeongyeonshin’s head. The books floating in the air gave off a fantastical feeling.

Iphwangseongju didn’t ask what it was.

I didn’t even turn the page.

He must have had the deepest insight into the qualities of the new leader, Magwangikju, than anyone else in the world.

She just smiled faintly. She seemed to have guessed the title of the book and its contents.

He did not even express any doubts about the quality of the document.

“I will tell the Grand Master. You deserve much.”

“How about that… … ?”

Jeongyeonshin asked cautiously. She was referring to the fruit of the Cheonhamok.

The piece that the Lord of the Palace had given me before was not edible. He said it was because of his low skill level.

How about this time? Would it be a little different now that the Neungbeop Gwangryungi has been created?

I tried to suppress my anticipation and met her gaze.

The beauty that testified to her peerless power did not enter my eyes. I stared blankly into her eyes that looked like jewels carved from leaves.

No other compensation is needed. Now, my grandfather has a great fortune. My uncle will also be equipped with a prosthetic arm.

If it is a reward just for Jeong Yeon-shin herself, the fruit she protects cannot help but come to mind first.

‘Even just one piece.’

I had to calm my mind, but it didn’t go well. My heart was beating hard even though it was holding a halo.

If she were the Lord of the Palace, she would be aware of everything. Her small smile gradually faded.

“You are breathing with divine power, so now you understand.”

The tone of the emperor’s speech was gentle.

“You must cleanse your body evenly. I learned this from what happened to you the other day.”

She spoke of the realm of Samhwachwijeong.

This means that only after uniting the spirit and energy can one begin to consume the fruit.

It was an area that Jeongyeonshin had come to realize as she ascended to the black level. At that moment, she intuitively understood it through her words.

The divine fruit of the Heavenly Tree has a unified effect on the body, spirit, and soul.

This meant that practitioners with uneven balance would not be able to receive the benefits.

Jeongyeonshin understood.

He was not greatly discouraged. His attitude of suppressing expectations and not getting hurt was equivalent to that of a great master in martial arts.

It’s been like that since I was in Jeonggajang. Ma Gwang-ik muttered to himself as if nothing had happened. I see.

‘You can overcome it through training.’

I accepted it as a process. It was a crossroads on the road that unfolded toward the fruit. That is the union of the regular gods.

This is a state that must be achieved if one is to continue to build up public achievements. It is something that cannot be overlooked in the process of wearing the purple robe.

“Don’t be discouraged. You will reach it eventually.”

The Lord of the Palace said slowly.

Her voice had a strange transcendence. The hem of her dress brushed against the tree trunk that had taken root at the top of the world.

It flowed down in a soft light green color.

Sarak.

“Your congratulations are late.”

Iphwangseongju, who slowly stepped down with his bare white feet stretched out, bowed his waist. It was towards Ma Gwangikju, who was kneeling on his left knee.

Sunlight broke around her transparent face.

Her flowing hair was colored like grass leaves, and the exhalation of her divine breath, whose depth was difficult to fathom, scattered from Jeongyeonshin’s forehead.

“Well done.”

A short voice came with a clear resonance.

at the same time.

Swish.

A warm sensation touched Jeongyeonshin’s forehead. It was a hand slowly running through her hair.

Even the gesture of going back down was soft and sincere. It was very strange. It was a rise and fall that felt like an eternity even though it was not a long moment.

The Lord of Iphwangseong pats the head of the new Lord of Magwangik.

While Aksurim and Hahuwijin raised their eyebrows, Jeongyeonsin unconsciously closed her eyes. A dreamy feeling flowed down from the top of her head.

It was something that had never happened before. The warmth that had started in my head turned into peace by the time it reached my heart.

The fatigue that I hadn’t even realized seemed to melt away. I felt at ease in an instant.

The human mind is mysterious. Sometimes, it possesses powers more mysterious than martial arts.

“If you practice diligently, you will surely reach the realm. There is no need to be discouraged.”

“… … Yes, my lord.”

* * *

The Pa Baek Chong Ram went into the hands of the Lord of Ip Hwang Seong. It was said that it would be kept in the highest place in the Ip Hwang Seong Cheon Geum Mu Go.

It was said that the purple and black ones would be given the right to read first.

-There will be an internal announcement.

It was the words of the Emperor of the Holy Spirit.

The new sword commander, the Cheonrim commander, and the Ma Gwang-ik commander left the main gate silently. Ak Su-rim and Ha Hou-wi-jin did not ask about the Bae Baek-chong-ram.

It was the grand master’s order. Since the lord himself had spoken, it was known that the announcement would be made faster than anything else.

It seemed like it would be okay to think about tomorrow right away.

It was fortunate for Jeongyeon Shin. She was able to savor the warmth that had settled in her head a little more.

‘I received the compensation through the General Administration Office, but… … I feel like I’ve already received everything.’

The corners of Magwangikju’s mouth twitched slightly.

“We wish you a safe return.”

“Take heed to the great lords.”

The guards’ sacks of prizes continued toward the lords. The only one who returned the favor with the same prize was Jeong Yeon-sin.

Aksurim and Hahuwijin just nodded their heads. They seemed lost in some kind of thought.

Before I knew it, the sunset was setting in a corner of Naeseong.

The shadows of the city walls and people were surrounded by the orange sunset.

The silhouettes of warriors walking around in a quiet and peaceful manner. It was an old scene. Sunset at Iphwangseong was always like this.

“Someone came from the General Headquarters. They said that we should follow Lord Magwangik… … .”

A girl wearing a blue uniform greeted them. She was an expert in Anbeop who had entered Magwangik at the words of Ip Hwang Seongju.

Yes, there was no young lady, Jegal Qing’er explained with an indifferent expression.

He said that he went straight to the headquarters as an envoy of the alliance. He said that he was guided by the local literati.

“Can I call you ‘Lord’?”

“okay.”

Jeong Yeon-shin nodded vaguely and recalled the rumors she had heard many times.

‘Hurry up.’

It was a story about the handling of affairs at the top level of Ip Hwang Seong. The Ip Hwang Seong Lord gave orders to the Grand General while lying down.

It was said that the sound reached from the top of the inner chamber to the main chamber.

The martial arts of Grand Master Im Jin-myeong were also impressive. He said that he never missed the voice of the Lord of Iphwangseong.

It was a realm that was impossible without having a certain level of deep experience in the path of perception.

There were rumors that his level of martial arts was comparable to that of black. Like the other great lords, he must have evenly cultivated his spirits.

‘There’s a long way to go.’

Jeongyeonshin thought.

There is a lot to do, besides making your grandfather take the Daehwandan.

When you return to Ma Gwang-ik’s palace, you must devote yourself to two tasks.

It is a task to improve the skills of the existing seniors, Ma Gwang-ik, by taking them as disciples and supplementing the lacking blue-colored masters.

While organizing the interior, I have no choice but to go into combat. How effective will the Neungbeop Gwangryungi and Geomryeoseomryungsik be against the black masters?

I had set a goal in my mind. It would be enough to win two or so. For now, I had to be satisfied with that.

‘How many major shareholders are left?’

The black-haired ones are always on the front lines fighting.

The masters who play the role of strategic weapons in the defense warfare cannot possibly waste their strength in their nature.

The General Staff had been pushing the blacks out as much as possible, and had been doing so even more recently. This was because the times were becoming chaotic due to famine.

Jeong Yeon-shin suddenly remembered Lady Ye’s words.

‘I said I knew how inadequate the hand of nature was.’

Doubts arose along with it.

The incomprehensible words exchanged between her and the lord, the unconventional words and actions of Lady Ye, her familiar bearing and even her posture that always shows her careful attention to detail.

‘Is it possible for a Blood Flame Sect disciple to act as a soldier of the Murim Alliance? Even the Sword Master didn’t say anything.’

In any case, the lord has accepted her as his true nature. We must put aside our hasty suspicions.

It was enough to make a resolution to wait and see. I knew that I would encounter something in the future.

That was when.

Suddenly, the Heavenly Forest Lord Xiahou Weijin looked down at the new Lord. The four of them were walking.

“The rumors were true. You are favored by the lord.”

“I am sorry to hear that.”

Jeongyeonshin answered calmly. She thought it was pointless.

There was no particular word as they descended the stairs of the castle walls, but it seemed as if they had considered what had happened upstairs.

The same was true for the Iphwangsinchang Aksurim.

“No. Although the big guy spoke wrongly, the Lord’s reaction was different. It was a favor he didn’t show even to the royal disciples. And to the great lords. He even laughed and drank once when I was defeated.”

She spoke in a whiny tone.

“You just said that I was worthy of being the next leader… … I don’t know, whether you were serious or not. You spoke in such a calm tone.”

Xiahou Weijin’s lips drooped.

“The Lord of the New Swords cannot tell the difference between ceremonial compliments and sincere words.”

He continued.

“There is no way that a trivial clan will ascend to the rank of the Shingeomdanju three times.”

It was a uniquely thick voice. Because of his large body, it seemed to come down from above. A small sliver of anger could also be felt.

It was a remark that made the big shareholders realize that there was competition as well. Jeong Yeon-shin felt that way once again.

“The same goes for Magwangikju. It would be better not to act recklessly just because the Lord likes you. The sight you showed us at the meeting was quite refreshing, but it is not enough to give us a reason to give up our subordinates.”

Cheonrimdaeju continued speaking in a growling tone.

“Fight and win. If you don’t have the skills to do that, you’ll have to impress us in some way. Even that won’t be easy. It would be faster to force our will through force.”

He spoke strongly, in a gentle tone.

That was right. The black-haired people of the Yellow Emperor’s Palace are the best who travel the world. It usually means that they have a very wide range of knowledge.

It would be difficult to open their hearts by any means. They had to find a solution through non-combat. Jeong Yeon-shin also agreed.

Suddenly.

Ma Gwang-ik-ju stared blankly at Cheonrim Dae-ju’s legs.

“It’s like the footwork of a noble family.”

“hmm?”

“If you walk a little differently, it might feel lighter.”

Jeong Yeon-shin said.