Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 491

◈ Name Tree (3)

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Heterogeneous void.

This is a martial art that contains Jeongyeonshin’s resentment.

He couldn’t even try to use his hands, and Baekmirye was taken away by Socheonmujeok. Until he reached purple, he had never harbored such resentment toward the method itself.

I still don’t know how to use it.

It is because of the ascending martial arts. Even if you know the technique, it is difficult to implement it if you do not have the will to complete it. You cannot move to the desired location like the first swordsman of the outside world and some sorcerers.

but.

When the masters of the sorcery and martial arts leave the battlefield, or when those who manipulate space with certain formations try to escape the grasp of the Jeongyeonshin.

It has become possible to just follow along.

Following the traces they left behind, the traces of their internal energy.

It was also a similar trick that brought back the Great Master Beomheo, who had disappeared into an unknown space some time ago.

Now, escaping through the void of the void is no longer possible for Jeongyeonshin.

This is especially true if the distance is not as great as that created by the Shaolin Master’s Gongwolmu. One way or another, one cannot help but encounter him again.

Just like right now.

Sabak.

Soft footsteps.

I stepped on a leaf so big it could have been used as a roof for a thatched hut.

The space was filled with the soft green light of lanterns. Before she knew it, Jeongyeonshin was standing behind Chicheon Palace Baek’s back.

It was just as he had previously shot an arrow into the great palace and then turned around proudly.

But that was only for a moment, as Chi Cheon-gung-baek turned towards him like a blurry gust of wind and his eyes widened as if they were going to tear.

Their eyes meet.

“… … .”

She had green eyes that were darker than her hair.

Within it, colorless eyes constantly flashed, while the lantern lights that floated nearby like fireflies faintly broke through her high nose.

The skin that was softly illuminated by this was as white as the snow that had recently fallen in winter.

But to Jeong Yeon-shin, that beautiful appearance stood out in a different way. That’s why it was important.

‘Master…?’

Cheonhamok Chicheon Palace Baek.

It looks strikingly similar to the Iphwangseongju.

The facial features were as harmonious as the legend of the natural sword, and yet the facial lines were so distinct that they didn’t seem like dreams at all. Only the corners of the eyes were a bit sharper, like the tip of a crescent moon.

Those eyes were like those of an absolute master of archery that Jeongyeonshin had never seen before, but even so, it was clearly an appearance that made it clear that he had some kind of relationship with Iphwangseongju.

‘Could they be sisters?’

Or maybe they are close relatives.

Swish.

He raised both hands together in a respectful manner.

“I am Jeongga Seomye. I came from Iphwangseong and I have the Lord of Bonseong as my teacher.”

I spoke so calmly. I was looking at the scene unfolding over her shoulder. I couldn’t help but glance at her.

Another world.

It was exactly as the god said.

There were whitish halos of light floating around like fireflies, and it was impossible to count how many of these specks of light there were, even with the naked eye.

At this moment, beneath the leaves that Jeongyeon Shin was standing on, blue-green stems thicker than most logs were entangled like a net and were endlessly descending downwards, like pipes connecting various parts of the market.

In fact, quite a bit of presence could be felt from a distance.

A very peaceful feeling.

There were waves of energy that came out naturally, without any hiding.

He had a slightly different temperament from other masters of Naegigong, but his density reminded me of a gigantic breakwater that was extremely rare in the martial arts world. It really seemed like a village or city existed.

What is more mysterious than anything else is the warm wind brushing against my skin at this moment.

It was different from the outside where the cold General Dong was waiting. It was strange how the wind blew inside the transcendently vast tree, and its warmth was far removed from the outside.

The clan of Cheonhamok lived in a space entirely their own.

at that time.

“you.”

Chi Cheon-gung-baek, who had been glaring at Jeong Yeon-shin, grabbed his sleeve and took a big step forward with a very natural movement.

A distance that is difficult to hit even with a close-ranged white bat. The gap has been cleared in advance.

“I told you it wasn’t a place you were allowed to go.”

He whispers loudly as if he doesn’t want his conversation to be overheard.

It was surprising. Even with a martial arts skill deeper than the thirteen thousand dark nights, there was something to be wary of. Of all places, it was inside the Cheonhamok.

“I heard there was a customs clearance test. But since I walked in like this, isn’t everything going well?”

Jeong Yeon-shin deliberately displayed polite speech and behavior. It was an unprecedented act in his entire career in the martial arts world, in order to establish a friendship with someone who might have some kind of relationship with his teacher.

A relationship with the Lord of the Underworld.

The fruit of the sacred tree.

All sorts of thoughts were tangled in my mind like strange fireflies here.

It was the starting point of my journey as a monk.

The meaning he set as he set foot on the path to enlightenment exists in this transcendent tree.

I thought that I had become somewhat detached from the will of heaven thanks to various connections and connections, but I realized that was not the case after stepping into the Cheonhamok.

The reason why I have been able to continue on with my difficult journey so far.

He was still desperate.

It was different from the immortals, such as Beomheodaesa and Yulhanangrang, who seemed to have shed their human aspects for some reason.

He wanted to share a drink with Ma Gwang-ik even in the distant future. When he grew old safely, he would have as many wrinkles as his face.

“Everything is going well? Are you crazy…?”

Chicheon Palace Baek muttered in a tone of voice without any emphasis. Jeong Yeon-shin accepted his absurd monologue with an indifferent expression.

“Please state your name. Are you by any chance surnamed Wei?”

“Mr. Wei?”

Chicheon Palace Baek, who had been asking a short question, slightly raised one corner of his mouth.

It wasn’t a smile directed at Jeong Yeon-shin. He intuitively sensed that her mockery was directed at Iphwangseongju. Naturally, one side of his heart became as cold as ice.

For some reason, it seemed that the same was true for Chicheon Palace Baekdo.

“You still go around using that name… … ?”

It was another soliloquy. Moreover, the tone of voice at the end of the sentence was strangely unpleasant. It was to the point where the expression on Jeong Yeon-shin’s face disappeared.

“Is there a problem?”

“You don’t know. It’s a secret clan matter.”

In that moment, Jeongyeonshin’s sleeve twitched on its own and she shook off his hand. There was considerable energy in that movement that seemed like a sudden warning.

It was filled with energy from the heart, and it was strong as if it was filled with energy because it was a new soldier. It was like the purple clothes of the new sword master Yong Hui-myeong that had once moved on its own.

“… Dharma treasure.”

Chicheon Palace Baek withdrew his hand without even bothering to fight with Geumnasu.

But she didn’t back down. Instead, she met his gaze at a distance close enough that their trouser legs brushed against each other, and her eye level was almost the same as Jeong Yeon-shin’s.

“I won’t ask how you got in. It must be your own vision. But the important thing is that you have been covered in the dust of this world. If you continue to stride through the city like this, regardless of your status, the elders’ council will unanimously banish you.”

A quick whisper followed. Her long exhalation was like a faint smoke on Jeongyeonshin’s chest.

It was because it collided with the internal defense barrier that originated from the Neungbeop Gwangryungi. A technique for assessing the defensive grass. The invisible true energy structure of the Hosin Ganggi was scanned by the internal energy breath of Chicheon Palace Baek.

As if he was ready to shoot an arrow into Jeongyeonshin’s chest at any moment.

This is an impossible behavior unless you are always on guard. It was like a clan that could breathe with Mother Nature without learning any special methods.

“Your business is not important. But if you want to live here in peace, and at least be treated as a human being in this land, you must obey me. Of course, it is for your own good. Hide yourself first… .”

Chi Cheon-gung-baek then grabbed Jeong Yeon-shin’s sleeve again, but there was no particular killing intent in his series of movements.

It was a feeling that everything was as it should be. It was a behavior that did not tolerate any doubt.

Have you only lived in Cheonhamok? Everything is extremely closed off.

Jeongyeonshin was not pleased with her behavior. It was like that from the moment when arrows rained down like shells on the place where her teacher was.

For some reason, he treated the Lord of the Imperial Palace with contempt. Naturally, he could not have been more polite to his disciple.

He thought. What? Why?

Sarak-

Jeong Yeon-shin, who had disappeared from her spot in an instant, stood with her back to Chi Cheon-gung-baek. The hem of her clothes, which had a subtle purple hue, still hung neatly.

It was a climax of illusion.

He opened his mouth slowly.

“If I made a mistake, I should pay the price. However, I am the direct disciple of the Iphwangseongju, and at least I am qualified to deliver a message to the Cheonhamok clan. A disciple’s reputation is the same as that of his master, so I cannot tolerate being treated coldly, and that is why I followed you. I apologize in advance for the rudeness I have committed. However… .”

I slowly turn around and face Chicheon Palace Baek again.

In her jade-like eyes, a lightning-like light flashed white. It seemed as if she was seeing through Jeongyeonshin’s nerves.

‘madman…….’

He rarely felt threatened.

In another sense, it is a martial arts madness. Regardless of whether he acknowledges his opponent or not, he is very thorough in calculating only the variables. It was as if the iron artisans’ military tactics had been transformed into human beings.

He seemed fundamentally a person who was incapable of forming relationships with other people.

“… Your natural behavior does not always go as you wish. You are someone who always needs to know the details and act with a convincing reason.”

“Yeah, it’ll be hard for me to keep you. Unless I try to kill you.”

He stares intently at Jeongyeon Shin, only moving his lips. It’s as if the word “vigilance” was created in human form.

This is also another world.

He wondered. Will the nobles outside take on such an appearance when they enter Cheonhamok? It doesn’t seem like Cheongmyeong will do that right away.

‘I don’t know about Senior Ha-hu, though.’

Jeong Yeon-sin, who tilted her head inwardly and thought of Cheonrim Daeju Ha Hou Wei Jin, turned around in her place.

It was meant to look down, but the paths were tangled with green stems, making it difficult to see anything properly.

“… I need to meet the master. Could you please guide me?”

“I can’t meet you right now.”

Chicheon Palace Baek opened his lips.

“Your position is different. I will enter after washing away the turbid energy according to custom. To enter deep into the city, all the acupuncture points of your body must be pure, and the elders will also want to examine your body. Your master is a noble person here as well. He will enter with dignity only after all the procedures are completed.”

Rarely does she show any emotion. However, Jeongyeonshin had long since given up on getting close to her. She decided to treat her only as an archery expert who could threaten her life.

‘Habitual movement of the fingertips… It’s not like a dark night’s battle. The trajectory of the arrow cannot be drawn.’

It was after I was greatly threatened.

Jeong Yeon-shin was absorbed in staring at the back of Chi Cheon-gung-baek, who was leading the way, telling her to follow him. For some reason, even when they were close together, she was not confident of a certain victory.

How should we fight back if we become hostile?

If you can’t move as fast as an open-top lighthouse, you shouldn’t allow more than a mile of distance.

When a life-or-death battle occurs, it feels like the Ultimate Lightning alone isn’t enough to kill, but if you use the Gwangtaegeuk, won’t the opponent also use the Gongwolmu?

‘What is all this… … .’

A sudden feeling of emptiness came over me.

I never thought I would come here and have these worries.

I didn’t really have any intention of living any differently. I was just thinking about the possible situation, but the sight of Chicheon Palace Baek moving his large ears up and down as if he felt it was a distant memory.

pandemonium.

This is the true nature of the Cheonhamok, known as the root of heaven and earth. It even hates outsiders extremely.

They said it was a time of great hardship. The world was still difficult.

“Your status here is nothing. Stay silent in my residence, and when you see your master, then go about your business. Do not go into the city. Do not provoke the clan masters unnecessarily. It will be really dangerous.”

She said without looking back. Jeongyeonshin nodded slowly.

“You are a guest. You should be cautious.”

He discussed the principles and morals. His voice was more serious than ever. Chi Cheon-gung-baek, who had been trying to suppress Jeong Yeon-sin all along, no longer offered advice.

like that.

Two days passed in a city without sun or moon.

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“I am reporting to the senior elder. The eastern region ruled by Chicheon Palace has collapsed. The thunder that sounded half an hour ago seems to have originated from there.”

“What…?!”

“According to the connection, it is a scale of ten li in diameter. According to a comrade who has mastered the Dojeongheulbaek-an method of the Dongyeok clan, it is nearly impossible to confirm the cause… … .”

“… Shut the mouths of those with thin clan blood, and ask Yongjigeomgong to investigate their traces. Since we are about to face a major event for the clan, it must be handled with great care.”

“I will do so.”