Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 286

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wickedness-

The sword of Hyuncheonmunju Geomunbi cut through the night air.

The momentum with which it swept up and down the skin of many people was tremendous. As it curved down, it seemed as if the moonlight was shining.

It was a swordsmanship style I had never imagined. The swordsmanship combined with the footwork was completely new.

It was a sight of full-body muscles and white light trails dancing together. A continuous solid line continued.

‘What is that… …!’

I could feel the restrained sharpness in the swordsmanship. It was in keeping with the spirit of a noble family. I couldn’t guess how far the swordsmanship would go.

It is said that the life of a master is reflected in his skills. Inspiration is something that is connected to life.

The work of a skilled swordsman All manner of habits and character are embedded in the sword. If you are a master swordsman who has trained your swordsmanship, you can feel it more clearly.

The same was true for Sogaju Gongyajeong. I felt lonely.

I want to see more details.

‘No, that’s not Kang-ho’s example…!’

It was the moment when Gong Ya-jeong was about to close her eyes tightly.

Sarak.

The sword that was cutting through the moonlight stopped. The sleeves were swept down uselessly beneath the blue veins on his forearm.

Perhaps it was because several of the servants my father had brought with him were gasping for breath. The sword dance that had been sweeping away the moonlight had ended.

“I am sorry. This is not my home.”

The sword master said.

Sling.

Gong Ya-jeong stared blankly at the graceful sword of Geom Un-bi. At this moment, a deep regret remained, thicker than the moonlight shining down.

Even though I didn’t want to see it any more, I had to overcome my great regret.

An emotion I’ve never felt before arose in me. It wasn’t something like love between a man and a woman.

The heir to a prestigious family was greatly shocked by the ronin’s swordplay.

When you carry a huge burden, you don’t even know what to do.

―This is the person who invited you with great care, considering the Grand Duchess’s concerns. What is the connection with this high-ranking official? I am so glad that he accepted. I can assure you that it will be a coincidence.

It was when Mr. Ko’s words flashed through Gongya Sogaju’s mind.

“… Even the word ‘not knowing what to do’ is too much for my family. I didn’t even think about looking under the lamp… Is it because my mind has become hardened by the years of indifference? When I was young, I checked and saw everything myself.”

Gong Ya-ga-ju, standing across from the black cloud, spoke. His voice had a deep resonance.

The moonlight was added to the crimson robe that covered his large body. His two sharp eyes gave off a black light.

“I didn’t know that there would be a swordsman like you in our Sogaju. I apologize for having to watch you train. I lost my soul.”

It was a simple apology. There was class in the way he conducted himself.

Jeongyeon Shin shook her head. She was trying to calm down the tension that had been released a little.

The middle-aged man you are facing now is someone who can sense the black inner energy of the light wheel. He must hide it well.

Even if he was only called Sega in Shanxi, he was the head of a large martial arts family, so his martial arts skills would not be enough to defeat the Black Swordsman of Iphwangseong.

“It’s the fault of the guest who chose the wrong place. He practiced anywhere.”

The inspector said, straightening the tied belt with his fingertips.

Gong Yagaju’s thick lips formed a curved line.

“It is the problem of my family not knowing the great swordsman. I will treat you kindly, but may I ask the name of that swordsmanship?”

“I just scribbled whatever came to mind. There’s no proper form or name for it yet.”

Jeong Yeon-shin answered vaguely.

It was a little far. I couldn’t properly sharpen the crude sword.

The greatly enlightened monkey took only the refined temperament from the Jeongjongshin sword that was used for chopping firewood.

I want to create a fifth sword play.

A deep insight that will make the Geomryeo Island Reungsik even more perfect. For now, we have only gotten the starting point.

Ultimately, it was a mission to face a rare and peerless master in the world. I couldn’t bring a swordsmanship focused on short-term decisive battles.

In these times when it is difficult to muster up self-defense skills, a stable response method is needed.

‘A sword technique that complements the weaknesses of single-hit martial arts.’

I want to capture the feeling of a prestigious family in the newly built Geomryeoseomneungsik.

The intention was to artificially put on a level of perfection that only time can give.

It would be the icing on the cake if it were completed before facing the Zhuge Liang, but it’s hard to know what will happen.

It was not easy to complete a swordsmanship that fully embodied the divine skill of Neungbeop Gwangryun-gi. Every single line of the trajectory had to be filled with the ultimate inspiration.

‘They say you learn while teaching.’

The Gongya family was a prestigious family. I thought there was something more to gain.

Here, it seems like the Jeongjongshin sword has been re-examined as a sword.

at that time.

“There is no form or name… … ?”

Gongya repeated Geomwoonbi’s words with a strange expression on his face.

After staring blankly at the young swordsman for a while, he stroked the hem of his sleeve and opened his mouth again.

As a swordsman, he suppressed the spirit of victory of the Eastern Han. His age and status did not match.

“It’s late at night. Please forgive my carelessness in not visiting the deceased after welcoming him.”

“The food was a delicacy.”

Jeong Yeon-shin told the truth. The corners of the noble Gong Ya-ju’s lips slightly rose.

“You may stay at my home as long as you want. Even if you visit without notice, you will be welcomed. Make yourself at home.”

Jeong Yeon-shin responded with a lottery ticket.

Gong Ya-jeong, standing in front of the annex’s veranda, was still silently looking at him.

Gongya Sogaju, Grand Princess of Sega. The pale moonlight was shining on her drunken face.

* * *

As soon as the sun rose, Jeong Yeon-shin received a visit from Gong Ya-jeong.

Seo-saeng Go-jin, who had sneaked out from behind, shook his fist with a bright face. He was a person like Heon-won-chang who had grown up to be a respectable man.

“I would like to ask the Sword Master to teach me a lesson.”

The Archduchess bowed her waist politely. A single strand of hair flowed down the side of her neck.

He had his hands folded like a roof, but it was not a greeting from the martial arts world. He was lowering himself using a traditional folk etiquette called Gongsurye (拱手禮).

It was to show respect to the other person.

Jeong Yeon-shin had received the same greeting before. It was from the Dang siblings of the Sacheon Dangmun clan.

The moment he confirmed the secret of Mancheonhwawoo, he offered to serve him as a benefactor, and he was one of the most talented people he had ever met.

He was a human being. I even felt a strange sense of kinship with him.

‘I hope you are doing well.’

I hoped that the qualities of the Gongya Sogaju could at least step on their heels.

Jeongyeonshin slowly opened her lips.

“Your Majesty’s martial arts skills seem to be high, but I am curious as to why you came to me.”

“It is to broaden my horizons. The sword dance of the sword master was truly amazing. If you have been offended by my words and actions in the past, please forgive me.”

Gong Yajeong’s tone of speech had changed to that of a public servant.

It’s not something to be concerned about. For the martial artists of the famine era, one’s level of martial arts was their status.

Even the distribution that has been strictly observed loses its meaning in the face of hunger.

He nodded quietly.

“I have been treated to a delicacy, so I should pay for it as a guest.”

Contrary to popular belief, I skipped breakfast.

It was a crucial moment. I headed to the empty lot alongside Gong Yajeong.

Since it was originally a quiet place, he didn’t bother to go to the training ground. Jeong Yeon-shin suppressed his impatience and told him to take out his sword.

“yes.”

Gong Yajeong pulled out her sword.

At the same time, Jeongyeonshin’s gaze moved up her arms and down to her ankles, scanning the shape of the resulting waves of muscle.

Then, she opened her lips slightly. It was a message to Gong Ya-jeong.

Sunlight flickered at the corners of her lips as she listened silently.

“How is this such a visionary skill… … .”

“Vision… … ?”

Jeongyeonshin, tilting her head slightly to the side, urged her on. What I just told you wasn’t a vision or anything.

It was a ‘method of using the body’ that was derived after a short insight. After looking at the body of Gongya Sogaju, I calculated the sword strike that I thought would be useful.

‘Since my limbs are long, I can use my sword in a wider area. My left hand’s muscles are a bit weaker than my right hand’s, but… I’m used to that sense of balance by now, so I’ll have to make full use of my slender muscles and the blood vessels in my wrists.’

The great master of Jeonggadonggong emphasized the use of one’s innate physical body.

For Jeong Yeon-shin, who was born in a third-rate martial arts family, this was the only way to improve his martial arts skills.

People who naturally let better moves rot were seen as monkeys.

“Try it.”

He crossed his arms and nodded. It was a posture that had become natural to him.

Gong Yajeong was not offended.

He glared at the tip of the sword that had been raised in a neutral stance, then with a short shout, he swung the sword horizontally.

The red sleeves were billowing greatly.

wickedness!

Jeongyeonshin kept her mouth shut for a moment.

The sound of swordsmanship swept away the dust. A peaceful silence flowed.

When the yellow dust had completely dispersed, he opened his lips again.

“There seems to be a mistake. Let me explain again.”

Jeongyeonshin said it nonchalantly.

It was a martial arts world. Rather than questioning the Grand Princess’s incompetence, it would have been better to look back on one’s own teachings.

Even the rocks on the road roll around as they are kicked. There was no reason to assume that the mission would fail in advance.

He sent another message to Gongya Sogaju, and she silently extended her sword once more.

wickedness-

The moment a straight line of white light was carved into the air, the atmosphere shook slightly. A sword that would look plausible to anyone.

The movement of muscles and aerodynamics from the tip of the foot to the sharp blade of the sword created an opaque distortion in the air.

Jeongyeonshin’s eyelashes fluttered.

“If you relax your right shoulder blade a little more and flick the energy of the wrist’s internal point as instructed… the horizontal sword power will increase. Much more than it is now.”

“This was a topic I had been thinking about for a long time, but after hearing the words of the Master of the Sword, I feel more certain. Since I have already entered the path of achieving Ilseong (一成), I only need to practice for ten years to reach Daeseong. I am grateful for the amazing and valuable teachings.”

Sling.

In an instant, Gong Ye-jeong, who had been holding the sword, put both hands together. His firm spirit was revealed in his conduct.

I said the word ten years lightly, but it didn’t come across as an empty promise.

He was a bright marble-like figure, someone who had spent a long time carving himself out to become great. A vessel of great potential that Jeong Yeon-shin could never understand.

“… … .”

At that time, Ma Gwang-ik-ju was in despair. It was a great shock.

I had to forcefully move my lips apart.

“You will do well.”

Gongya Sogaju lives in a completely different time zone.

The edge of a steep cliff came to mind. She was a boulder that had endured a long time and was being sculpted by the wind.

Jeongyeonshin thought that a mayfly like herself could not fathom the age of a stone.

* * *

The area under my eyes felt hollow. That’s what it felt like.

Jeongyeonshin faced the morning sunlight with cloudy eyes. The sunlight that filtered through the window paper seemed to lick his skin and mock him.

He greeted Gong Ya-jeong, who came to offer his greetings, indifferently.

“Your Majesty, if you have any trouble sleeping, please let me know right away. There are many skilled servants at my house. They will be able to fix your bedding.”

“Because it was the first time in my life that I felt defeated… … .”

“You are practicing mindfulness meditation while lying in bed. This is a posture that this poor Gongya Mo should learn. Since you are spending the first month of the year with the deceased, who is like a symbol of a swordsman, I think your fortune will be good this year.”

Her black hair, tied up neatly since morning, caught my eye.

The clean sheen of the clothes that were dried and dried after waking up made them look like the embodiment of effort.

It seemed like they were having a lucky breakfast early in the morning. It was the standard for lucky breakfast. It was a desirable posture.

‘Imaginary training… … .’

Jeong Yeon-shin suppressed her doubts alone. She couldn’t be joking.

“What is your business?”

“I told you about the preliminary battle of the Non-competition earlier. People from prestigious families are gathering at the main house. That’s why the banquet is being held here. As I mentioned earlier, if you get to know them, it will be of great help to the Sword Master. There are many people of high power.”

“The preliminary battle of the non-competition… … .”

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had been thinking for a moment, nodded.

“I will attend the banquet.”

“Good idea. But… … .”

Gong Ya-jeong’s expression, which had been smiling for a moment, became clouded.

“The situation is very severe with regard to the main family. There are also Baekjeong from the Green Forest who have opened a new sect. Now, they are all recognized as prestigious families in this vast Shanxi Province, so I am afraid that there may be someone who is rude to the Sword Master.”

“Are all the participants of the non-contest coming?”

“yes.”

“I heard that there are many sects of Jeongsaji that lean towards Sapa….”

“You could say that there are many. Shanxi has been a land where the military has been strong for generations. Because of the severe pressure on the powerful clans of the martial arts world, it was difficult to maintain the sect by walking a tightrope. It is said that there were many hardships in the history of the main family… Many of the Green Forest, led by generals who fled after being framed by the military, and the martial arts people who made a living by the sword, despise Daemyungryul. You could say that they are half-sects.”

“Then you don’t have to worry about it.”

“Of course, the swordsmanship of the Sword Master is much more refined than theirs, but it seems that the Sword Master… … .”

“Sogaju.”

“yes?”

“Gongya Sogaju will be talking about invincibility in the future. I can tell by his efforts.”

“That’s nonsense… … .”

Grand Duchess Gong Ye-jeong smiled faintly.

Jeongyeonshin didn’t laugh.

If a person has no opponent to fight, he is truly invincible.

The accumulated anger from last night was so great that I was worried that my grandfather might always live with this kind of mindset.

‘I should treat you a little more kindly.’

He thought of the pureblood robe that was tucked away in a corner of his bag. It was the symbol of the Blood Flame Cult nobility.

He must surpass his black seniors with overwhelming undefeated achievements. Failure of a mission was not tolerated by the contemporary Ma Gwang-ikju.