Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Chapter 495

◈ Name Tree (7)

Cheonhamok Presbyterian Church.

Suddenly, green specks of light begin to creep up from under one of the doorways.

A halo of light softly illuminated the surroundings. The skin of those who immediately filled the room became even whiter, and the shadows that had been hanging over the woman’s face completely disappeared.

The eldest member of the clan.

Compared to other noble people with similar facial features, he has somewhat sunken cheeks.

It was an impression that contrasted with his gently downcast eyes, and because of that he looked restless and stubborn.

The hem of the green silk robe that Emperor Geonlleung had personally bestowed upon her long ago was gently swaying, offsetting her sharp impression.

“It’s a declaration of war.”

She mutters.

The words that Iphwangseong Gwangya Ilmyeol chanted were clearly like that. Even though they were brief, they were formal.

Geumbyeokja, who was standing next to Iljangro, clapped his hands with wide eyes and exclaimed, “Ah!”

“Is that how it is? The voice is nice though.”

“How mad…! You came to this land without permission and are now using the national sword to discuss the world… … .”

The swordsman, who had been reporting to the elder, stood up from his seat and his blue eyes flashed. In an instant, an invisible wind rose from his entire body.

Wow!

That was only for a moment. The hem of the swordsman’s clothes fluttered wildly, but then, as if it were a lie, it became quiet again. That was because Geumbyeokja had placed a hand on his shoulder.

A person known to have learned a great deal from Jang Sam-bong and attained enlightenment in Taoism. He is the literal embodiment of the phrase, “do nothing and be natural.”

At this moment, his face was as pale as lightning, indifferent to the affairs of the world.

There was no human expression.

“Stop making a fuss.”

A soft voice. It was as if the voice was pulsating with thunder. Geumbyeokja, who had her eyes narrowed, slowly continued to speak.

“The root is here. He’s not a friend you can talk to.”

“…I’m sorry.”

The swordsman hesitated for a moment and lowered his head. Then, the golden wall suddenly smiled and tapped his shoulder.

“Can I leave this seat? Fire produces earth, earth produces gold… The elder with a lot of fire has come out, and the rich landowner Yongji has entered, so it’s my turn next.”

“The grandson of the evil spirit has come to me on his own two feet. I must prioritize the bloodline of the nightmare that is right before my eyes.”

The elder spoke quietly. Geumbyeokja shook her head excitedly.

“Well, let’s see. The energy our tree consumes has increased to an incredible degree. If we’re not careful, the world could collapse…”

“Brain wall.”

“Yes, yes.”

Geumbyeokja shrugged her shoulders slightly at the words of the elder who called her something else.

“Should I see your face?”

Dismissal.

Soon he turned outside, and lightning streaks flashed along his sleeves.

* * *

When I was staying in Beijing, Yong Hee-myeong gave me some advice as a joke.

―The Shingeomdanju have been both civil and military leaders for generations. They were good at both verbal and sword fighting. When one side was pushed back, they would overpower the other side… Your maternal grandfather was usually like that. Anyway, if you want to take the Ipsin Sword from me, you have to let the whole world know that your mouth is undefeated. The power of Ip Hwang Seong comes from the hearts of the people, and those hearts can be swayed this way and that depending on the strokes of the tongue and the brush.

Jeongyeonshin took it seriously.

In a life-or-death situation, you may lose. That’s why you have to leave your fate for the day up to heaven.

However, if you lose when competing with someone, it is difficult to say that it is a sword of nature. It cannot be said to be the most honorable sword in the world.

The Great Sword Questioning the World.

After concluding her words like that, Jeong Yeon-shin remained silent for a while.

It was after he entered the city of the nobles. He did not move even when the siege became so thick that it obscured the surrounding scenery.

A land without day or night.

Even though I stood there blankly for quite some time, it felt like no time had passed. Like the long years of a noble family.

Swish.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, resting his arms on the lightning bolt.

Greenish lights that I still couldn’t figure out what they were were breaking into grains on the back of my hand. I didn’t feel any particular sensation.

The surroundings were just bright blue.

‘More people should come here.’

The reason I sang such a crude song earlier was to maintain the dignity of my true nature.

He should not be like Sima Weidao. His conduct and speech should be different. He should always be of a status that should elevate the dignity of the Yi Hwang Seong. He could not be a burden to his seniors.

However, Jeong Yeon-shin’s position was somewhat distant from that of the noble clan. This could be seen just by looking at the hundreds of masters who silently surrounded him.

“… … .”

Somewhat confused expressions.

Not a single part of it seems convincing.

Although no one could fail to understand Jeong Yeon-shin’s poem that the outside and here are different, I felt like there was no problem with that.

At that moment, such an answer was revealed on each of their faces. They didn’t even bother to hide their expressions.

Jeongyeon Shin slowly nodded and opened her mouth.

“I said I would come out.”

“… I don’t understand. Our city has nothing to do with your world.”

A man stepped forward. He was a large man with a sturdy frame, befitting the longbow he carried on his back.

She looked straight at Jeongyeonshin with eyes that shone with the light of a green aerodynamic force.

“Your grandfather had his reasons for what he did. Of course, he also caused incidents that we find difficult to tolerate, but he never went over such fundamental issues. Your words and actions are nothing but heinous.”

“Atrocious?”

When Jeong Yeon-shin asked quietly, she nodded.

“We each have our own duties. We each fulfill our assigned duties and protect our own lands. To you, it is your country and its people, and to us, it is this world.”

“… … .”

“The worlds we live in are so different, and you don’t even know anything about it. Naturally, you have no right to comment on the fate of our clan.”

The famous master with a longbow on his shoulder calmly concludes his speech.

Then a few people started to add strength to her story. Rather than pushing her hard, it felt like they were each adding their own beautiful lyrics.

“Don’t cross this line any further.”

“Your tune failed to convince us.”

“Even if it is the sword of a nation, it cannot alone handle the four great guardians of the world’s clans… … .”

“There is no need to apologize. Mistakes made out of ignorance are like puddles of water in the twilight. Anyone can make them without thinking, so it is fortunate that the sword is still in its sheath.”

Each voice had a slight rhythm and melody. Even the Hangzhou people who recited poetry could not reach them.

Jeongyeonshin suddenly thought of the boy who had told her so many things without holding back. She couldn’t help but feel respectful towards the village elder, Jongyeon.

That was when.

“Cheonhwa! You’ve become the new sword master? How did you convince the emperor to give you the power to wield the sword of the new god…”

The young man’s voice came down with golden light.

It was in front of Jeong Yeon-shin.

Woof.

The light source that flashed and illuminated the surrounding area took the shape of a human being, then transformed into a young man covered in gold. Soon after, a golden murmur of voices spread like waves from the surrounding area.

“Huh? It’s not Shincheonhwa.”

The young man who appeared like that threw his upper body back as soon as he saw Jeong Yeon-shin. He had an expression of great surprise on his face.

“Who is this?”

“Dharma, that is… … .”

The master of the famous clan who had previously told Jeong Yeon-shin that she was not qualified to do so licked his lips at the young man. It was a sound unique to the famous clan, matching his voice to the wind.

Jeong Yeon-shin guessed the identity of the intruder. To be exact, she knew who Geum Byeok-ja was. It was thanks to what she heard from the old man, Jong-yeon.

‘One of the four pillars of Cheonhamok.’

It was said that he was a peerless master who had achieved great enlightenment through the study given by Sam Bong Jin In.

Dismissal, dismissal―

The thunderous energy that filled his entire body was tingling Jeongyeonshin’s skin. It felt like some kind of intangible realm had unfolded. It was very mysterious.

I don’t know why, but I had a gut feeling that I wouldn’t be able to swing the iron sword freely inside the Geumbyeokja’s room right away. I had an image of the sword being twisted around as it pleased.

It is an upper-body insight.

A person who could even reduce the mighty sword power of the swordsman. He was a monster who had been guarding Cheonhamok for a long time.

Of course, from Geumbyeokja’s perspective, Jeongyeonshin would have seemed like a newcomer who appeared out of nowhere.

‘The Sword Lightning Seomneung style is sealed. You have to fight against the circular style martial arts like the Ultimate Lightning with the Kwon Kak method and the Bo Shin Gyeong… … .’

It was when Jeong Yeon-shin took her hand off the hilt of Yeo-roe’s sword.

The golden wall slapped his forehead.

“That’s right! The grandson of nightmares!”

“A nightmare?”

It was when Jeongyeonshin was muttering.

“Everything they said was right. Every single word was right! Who the hell tells us what to do?”

Suddenly, the golden wall slammed its sword at him.

“You, you can’t do this here! When you grow up, you won’t have any blankets left! With your abilities, you could become the absolute ruler of each law… …!”

“You guys.”

Jeong Yeon-shin interrupted him. As if adding a fan-carrying dragon to a dragonfly, the image of the greatest swordsman in the world with the largest tongue was superimposed on his own body at that moment.

In that moment, an auspicious energy arose within my body and was expressed in my voice.

“Plant a tree of heaven in the center of this country.”

Damn it.

As she took a step forward, the distance between her and Geumbyeokja narrowed. Jeongyeonshin continued to speak slowly, even as she felt the thunderous power of the wall ripple through her entire body.

“From the invasions of Sima Weidao, foreign powers, and powerful figures who covet the famous fruit of the world tree, the imperial army, the city of Ihwang, and the Nine Pillars were used as natural defenses.”

“hmm?”

“Even the clothes you wear are royal fabric. The luster and texture… I’ve seen them in the Forbidden City. The nobles of Beijing wear them. They’re easy to wash and wear, and they’re made of silk cloth that has the effect of making you impervious to swords. They say that their luster doesn’t fade even after a long time.”

“Was it so?”

Geumbyeokja raised his arms with an innocent face. The splendid golden sleeves stretched out in ephemeral length. However, Jeongyeonshin’s words did not stop.

“Furthermore, the stone tile-roofed houses lined up here were touched by the hands of the iron craftsmen of this country, and the stationery and side dishes you use, and even the dried meats that the military eat, are not made here. They don’t even raise livestock, saying that it drains the energy of the land. You should know from the beginning. If even a little bit of state money goes into a place, the interference of the Dochalwon and Ip Hwangseong is inevitable.”

The surroundings became quiet.

Only the blades of grass that stirred the wind by themselves rustled and rubbed their bodies at the feet.

Meanwhile, Jeong Yeon-shin was moving her mouth while rotating the Neungbeop Gwangryungi inside her body nine times.

“This city has enjoyed a great deal of its livelihood from the tributes of the country’s hands and feet and the common people. Or is there some other circumstance here that I don’t know about? Maybe it has the duty to pay tribute because it has been able to maintain its current dignified appearance, or maybe it has secretly given away a strong man who will exert his power in the outside world.”

“huh……?”

Suddenly, Geumbyeokja let out a voice that was out of his mind. The people in the crowd of famous people all kept their mouths shut and did not respond.

“They consider the power and sacrifices that preserve this land as something of a worldly affair, and instead of contributing even a little to the country, they simply enjoy the foundation of their lives. I have seen such people in the world of martial arts, and I call them Sima Oedo.”

And then Jeongyeonshin asked quietly.

“Are you guys a little different?”

The silence deepened a little more.

The green beads floating in the air were gently floating through the silence, when suddenly, a golden spark popped out from one side of Jeongyeonshin’s field of vision.

“Is it a little different?”

Before I knew it, Geumbyeokja was standing next to me. He was standing up straight and his arms were crossed. It was as natural as if he had been with Jeongyeonshin from the beginning.

“… … .”

There are no allies. It just happened out of nowhere.

A look of great shock spread across the faces of the nobles surrounding the area. The composure that had been as calm as a tree was suddenly shattered.

Likewise, Jeongyeonshin was also very surprised, but she didn’t show it and slowly opened her mouth. She did this by putting her index and middle fingers together to make a black ink pad.

“That was a long story.”

The man standing next to me became serious.

“No, it wasn’t too long. You can do more.”

“… This is a herb called Gungryeo. I will reveal its diameter in advance as an example of taking it to my teacher’s hometown. It can penetrate three li with a single stroke.”

“her?”

The moment when Geumbyeokja stopped encouraging Jeongyeonshin and let out a loud exclamation.

“I must see the true nature of Cheonhamok with my own eyes.”

Jeongyeonshin was distorted violently in place, like the claw marks of a wild beast. Her body disappeared, leaving behind only an afterimage.

Immediately afterwards, the ground split in a dreamlike straight line, and the ray of light that crossed that momentarily struck the largest hall in the city with a belated, deafening noise.

Kwaaaa …

The Elders of the Ming Clan.

It was the place where the main body of Cheonhamok was located.