Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 486

◈ Wilderness Annihilation (5)

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A gust of wind sways and scatters. It feels like the light green hair of Ip Hwang Seong Ju, which always smells like grass leaves.

Sarak.

The sleeves of the purple, with a subtle golden tint, lightly scratched the tiles of the old roof.

Behind that Jeongyeonshin.

The Queen of the Palace looked at him blankly, and with each of her small winks, the atmosphere around them became slightly disturbed.

The peaceful roof they had climbed up on had lost its sense of reality, like a dream.

But Jeongyeonshin didn’t look back.

It was because he was afraid that he might show bad words and actions. He truly wanted to become a gentleman. Baek Mi-ryeo’s safety… He couldn’t blame Iphwangseongju for what he couldn’t do.

but.

Maybe I can ask.

“Master.”

“Speak.”

A beautiful voice tickled my ears. Until then, Jeongyeonshin had only slightly lowered her eyes. She was still crouching down.

“Do you know what happened to the Ma Gwang-ik serial sword?”

He asked.

There was no high or low in her voice. She was trying to maintain her composure, but Jeong Yeon-shin was worried that her teacher might hear her words as cold. However, she did not show it.

I asked the question not as a disciple, but as a purple-haired person with a yellow face.

One day, Yong Huimyeong, the leader of the Shingeomdan, said that only those wearing purple robes could discuss the major and minor affairs of Iphwangseong on the same level as the lord.

Maternal grandfather Ma Yeon-jeok, senior minister Shin Byeok, and even Jeong Yeon-sin were included. It was natural that personal feelings should be excluded.

at that time.

“He said he would set a date and send it back.”

Her answer came slowly.

The next moment, Jeong Yeon-shin was standing right in front of Ip Hwang-seong-ju. Bo-shin-gyeong turned his body like a ray of light and slammed the ground toward her.

The backlash from that series of movements kicked up a large cloud of dust, and the two people’s hair of different colors blew in opposite directions.

Jeokbuk-

It’s been a long time.

The priest of Iphwangseong stood facing each other.

It was the first time since Jeong Yeon-shin underwent a complete transformation.

“Who are you talking about? Are you saying that the leader of the Myunggye Order said he would return the Ilryeongeommae?”

Sarak.

At that moment, his chest, which had grown long, seemed to almost touch the forehead of the Emperor’s disciple. The disciple had grown taller.

Jeongyeon Shin naturally took a step back and locked eyes with her.

“… Master.”

“You are right. I have decided to do so.”

The Emperor’s lips twitch.

Then she stared blankly at Jeongyeonshin. Her eyes seemed to have been created by melting countless leaves together.

The deep green gaze that symbolizes the best in the world dyes the surroundings in silence. Her eyes were like dew soaked in moonlight on a spring night.

“If you have any further questions, ask them here. You must let all the doubts in your mind melt away so that you will not be troubled.”

Gentle and gentle words and actions. The voice of the Emperor of Heaven was as calm as the waves on the lakeside.

Jeongyeonshin’s mouth opened immediately.

“It was said that Socheonmujeok was someone who even the heavens laughed at. Can you believe such a definite answer? No… Before that, I can’t believe that the Master would make a pact with such a person.”

surely.

The power of the invincible Socheon who has broken the golden barrier is impossible to measure.

Maybe we really need to think about Jeongyeonshin after some time has passed.

But he had never thought that the Lord of the Imperial Palace would be defeated by someone. Even now, such a sight was not pictured in his mind.

“A child of the famous school cannot go against me.”

The Emperor said. Jeong Yeon-shin remained silent for a moment, hoping that his master would continue his answer. Even if it was a silent urging, it was right.

Soon her lips slowly opened again.

“…Because I am your teacher. Moreover, you cannot force your will on me through martial arts.”

“He is a person I have never had feelings for.”

“That child will be different.”

“I’m sorry, but I still don’t understand.”

“The emotions of a demon facing death are bound to be more primitive and intense than those of any human being. That child values you more than you think.”

At that moment, the name of the herb ‘Yeonshin Yuhoe’ flashed through Jeong Yeonshin’s mind.

A martial art that disrupts the relationship between magic and magic, which are originally antagonistic. It was a martial art that interfered with a certain providence.

With this technique, Socheonmujeok was able to collide with Jeongyeonshin and engage in physical contact.

It was a divine skill created by obsession.

Ma (魔) means an elusive desire for possession. A temperament that does not care about the means to obtain something.

That was the reason why the famous sect leader Socheonmujeok could not go against Iphwangseongju. She did not want the one and only master of Jeongyeonshin in the world to speak carelessly about her.

It is a pathological aversion to third-party intervention in the relationship between two people. It was her own choice to take Baek Mi-ryeo, but Ip Hwang-seong-ju’s words and actions were nothing more than an annoying variable.

The words of the Emperor of Heaven continued like this.

“You already consider me a natural companion with the same destiny. You are a demon who longs for understanding and recognition. That child has mastered the art of sorcery that values true words, so he cannot tell lies, and I, as the guardian of the world tree, must only tell the truth. We can distinguish between truth and falsehood through the upper and lower trances, so we exchanged definite answers.”

Could it be that he was feeling Jeongyeonshin’s heart? Her story was unusually long.

“You said it was a thousand mandates.”

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had been looking into the jade-like eyes of the Emperor for a moment, slowly opened her mouth.

“My destiny lies with you, Master.”

“… … .”

The words of the Emperor of Heaven paused for a moment. But it wasn’t Jeong Yeon-shin.

“I haven’t heard back yet. Why did you send Socheonmujeok back?”

“You will grow greatly because of that child. There was no reason to break your touchstone so early.”

She said.

His views were different from Jeong Yeon-shin’s. If it were him, he wouldn’t have cared about the touchstone or anything. The death of So Cheon-mu-jeok was much more important right now.

But I can’t say anything.

He failed the mission he had set for himself as a purple person. He even received the grace of salvation. If he blames his teacher here, he will be lower than a maggot.

I couldn’t even question the true nature of the emperor. I had to bury the anger that had spread like wildfire in my heart.

“…When will the serial swordsmanship come back?”

“It came with spring.”

Talking about the beginning of spring.

It is now the time when winter has arrived. It is too late. It is too late to know what Baek Mi-ryeo will experience in the meantime. However, the face of Ip Hwang-seong-ju was calm.

Jeongyeonshin became angry again.

It was anger towards himself. If only he had been a little stronger. If only he had been more proactive in passing the training with Chilsado.

‘Chilsado…!’

He opened his mouth right away.

“What happened to that Blood Flame Cult noble?”

“You followed me so closely that I fainted.”

“… You used your hands? Why?”

“It was hectic.”

The Lord of the Palace said briefly.

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The main gate of the shepherd’s house.

The eight groups that had come to find Jeong Yeon-shin were still lined up in front of Jangwon. It looked as if they had formed a siege net.

It was very noisy.

Under the quiet flapping of wings of the owls that had come southeast to spend the winter, a white feather suddenly fell towards them and was swept away by the strong wind.

bang!

A loud noise erupted in front of the main gate. A hearty voice boomed out from within.

“How can your hands be so loose!”

A man with sharp ears shouted.

He is dressed in a long, dark blue cotton robe, and instead of the sun and moon that symbolize the emperor, he has a dragon engraved on the shoulder.

The King’s attire, located directly below the Emperor. At this moment, colorless waves were flickering along his extremely strong-looking arms. It was the aftereffect of the fist strike he had personally unleashed.

He is the Hong Huang King who rules over the western region of Guangdong.

Passus-

Across from him, Cheongmyeong was pushed forward, carving a long furrow into the ground, then regaining his balance.

Ma Gwang-ik Cheong-an-ma-geom. He didn’t show any signs of defeat right away, but he didn’t look as vicious as usual. He just silently shook his sword once to scatter the dust.

Rather, it was Hong Hwang-wang who had a lively expression.

An impression with a distinctly belligerent personality. The corners of his mouth were slightly twisted under his nose, which was thick with the blood of a noble family. His expression was filled with disappointment.

“I heard that you are the right-hand man of Jeongga Seomye, but your spirit is not as good as your reputation.”

“… … .”

Cheongmyeong did not answer.

The same was true for Heonwonchang and Shinsobin, who were standing behind him. Only Aksurim almost shouted something, but she could only frown because she was facing two royal families other than the Hongwangwang family.

The pressure that was pressing down on the rough soil was enormous.

Among the crowds spread out around it, the warriors of the ‘Saseong Murim Alliance’ and ‘Gwanheo Daesangbang’ were hesitating.

The Zhejiang Province governor’s party and the military forces from the Five Commanderies Command just watched from afar.

The reason why things turned out this way.

It was a question of face.

Even if everyone who arrived here had business with Jeong Yeon-shin, it was not something to be ashamed of and bow down to. This was even more so for the royal family and other government officials.

After the Emperor’s disciple, Ip Hwang-seong, crippled the previous eunuch, a network of friendships was formed among the royal family members, in which they looked after each other.

It was to guard against the hands of the traitor.

To prevent such a thing from happening to anyone, countless Zhou clans formed friendships with each other and showed off their power.

This included constantly reporting their every move to the emperor so as not to be seen as treason.

Naturally, many people became honest, and there was no longer any need to expose themselves to inspection. Naturally, it had been a long time since the imperial court had any justification for doing anything to them.

But the imperial family’s prestige remained intact.

They were essentially of a higher status than the unmanned troops of the Imperial Family. Apart from the imperial family masters who were mobilized in large numbers to the north, there were also those who guarded the mainland with only a minimal force.

-You guys should turn off first, and then you guys should wait for a moment?

As soon as the owner of the Gwanheo Daesangbang was rejected by Aksurim, the person who stepped forward was a warrior of the Hong Hwang Wangbu.

-Are you saying that you will continue to keep the king in the street?

―Because the sword of this country is healing its internal wounds. Can you give it some consideration? Or if you promise to stay only in the outer circle… … .

-Rude.

That’s how the conflict arose.

In an age where martial arts are rampant, brute force is the original justification for domination.

Naturally, there were no people among the high-ranking royal family who were weak in martial arts, and among them there were quite a few who possessed both outstanding talent and belligerence.

Because of their different social status, it was rare for them to venture into the world of martial arts masters.

“In particular, didn’t you, Ip Hwang Seong Ma Gwang Ik, receive the martial arts skill called Gwang Ye Gyeol from the new Ja Saek? Why don’t you give me the opportunity to broaden my horizons?”

The same was true of the Hong Huang King.

He was fundamentally different from those who were born ordinary and rose to the ruling class by obtaining official positions.

“I already respect Jeongga Seomye very much, so Seomye should also take care of my appearance.”

The young Hong Huang Wang spoke. Suddenly, his expression changed and he glared at Cheongmyeong fiercely. It was a world where rumors and reputation were power.

In the land of the Zhou royal family, one must not tolerate ill-treatment, even if the other party is of the purple color.

The emperor died and the Yao tribe’s masters moved south.

It was a time of chaos where everyone had to survive on their own.

“Choose one.”

He continued speaking slowly.

“There is a rumor that the Blue Eye Demon Sword under Seomye did its best to please the king. Or, it would be perfectly reasonable for you to welcome the king with the highest courtesy on Seomye’s behalf.”

Phew!

Suddenly, dust spread out like fog.

It was a wave of energy created by the Hong Huang King. A golden light that covered his body in five layers and resonated with a humming sound. It had a very gentle yet iron-like disposition.

Joo Si’s Vision, Golden Immortal Tiger Armor. It was a self-defense weapon of the ages.

“I am interested in pursuing artistic and political work, as well as experiencing first-hand the martial arts he has created.”

Hong Huangwang continued speaking quietly.

“I know what you are worried about. You must be afraid of the aftermath that will come if we have even the slightest trouble. However, I will not pressure your superiors because of their status. These are troubled times anyway. I do not think that such a thing will work. It is all just your worries.”

His story was full of facts. The reason why he was unable to properly come forward despite blocking the way for fear of harming Jeongyeonshin’s fortune.

This is because the main character of the Ihwangma family, who once destroyed the Danjeon, is a completely different level of opponent.

Division.

A king who rules over the land granted by the emperor.

By the time he reached the purple level, he could not be free from the central political circles of Beijing. If he did something rash as a subordinate, he would be in trouble with Jeong Yeon-sin in one way or another.

It would be better for Cheongmyeong to receive fatal bites from his body several times. Even in Aksurim, he is holding himself back with the manners of a Noh Kang-ho.

Swish.

Cheongmyeong silently adjusted his grip on his sword. In an instant, the corners of Hong Huangwang’s mouth rose faintly. His self-defense aura, with its subtle golden glow, was now raised to his face.

“If you don’t plan on getting out of there, you should be prepared to die. Even though Seomye is young, she should be able to distinguish between public and private matters to this extent.”

It is something that must be endured as a warrior of the Imperial Palace. Even if the opponent does not even muffle his words and speaks of death, it is the same.

The rank of one’s status suppresses one’s ego.

These people are neither full-fledged martial artists nor government officials with separate official positions. They are literally in the middle of government. They are outsiders who are not welcomed by either side.

The sunlight pouring down with the dry winter wind stood like a wall in the air. It was a very transparent color.

For a moment the sky became distorted.

A reddish new shape was descending from the air like a divine punishment. There was not even a sound of rupture.

For a moment, it felt as if the early-blooming sunset had transformed into a human figure, but then a shadow that tore through the air diagonally crashed into the ground, trampling on the chest of the Hong Hwang King.

Kwaaaa …

The inner defense wall of the Golden Line Chohogap shattered into pieces. It happened in an instant.

A belated gust of wind swept away the fragments of golden energy like dust. At the same time, a translucent shock wave spread like a wave, causing an earthquake-like resonance.

Cough!

Hong Huang Wang, whose back was stuck in the ground, suddenly vomited blood. In an instant, the surrounding area froze in shock.

A young man who suddenly appeared.

A purple robe fluttered beneath his transcendent facial features. His identity was clear.

“… You, ugh… … .”

Distrust filled the eyes of the Hong Huang King.

“How can you possibly handle this…?”

Every word was mixed with a gasp. This is not something that should happen in broad daylight, in a place where eyes are on all sides.

Even the people in the target room who had been watching the series of events with interest were hastily turning their eyes away.

“Can you handle it?”

Inyoung asked back.

“Are you saying that you didn’t think about what would happen next?”

“You spoke privately about the death of the Emperor’s servant. Such words and actions would be permitted only by the Emperor. He has the power to decide life and death.”

“That’s ridiculous, theoretical talk… … .”

Hong Huang Wang was an extraordinary person to anyone. Even when he was suddenly struck by an unexpected blow that was difficult to handle, he still laughed.

“His Majesty the Emperor… has chosen me. The king who rules over a part of Guangdong. I am of different bloodline from you. As someone who cannot replace the king… how dare I…”

“There is a Zhou clan in the world.”

It was among the fragments of the self-defense weapon that were shining golden in the sunlight. Inyoung’s mind was dry.

“Are you one?”