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Chapter 200 : Chapter 200
Chapter 200 - Something Stronger
After the final match of the martial arts tournament.
Surprisingly, the busiest person in the Diancang Sect was not Biyoung.
“Hahahaha! Congratulations!”
“The era of Diancang will soon be upon us! I shall look forward to it!”
“I truly offer my congratulations. I will visit Diancang Mountain soon, so please give a hint to the sect leader!”
This man, who was constantly bowing his head to the gathered crowd.
Eung Gajin, with a heroic smile, harbored such a thought inwardly.
Damn it.
My back is killing me.
In front of the Diancang Sect’s quarters, a long snake formation of countless people had formed.
They had all gathered to celebrate Biyoung’s victory and to get acquainted with the Diancang Sect.
“Well, well, if it isn't Young Hero Solbo of the Gale Sword!”
“Wow! To see the number one female swordsman of the martial world here again! What an honor!”
“Hiek! A ruffian in the Diancang Sect’s quarters… no. It’s not. You are Young Hero Uma, right?”
Unfortunately, the person of greatest interest, Biyoung, was not in the Diancang Sect’s quarters.
But most people came here knowing that.
Solbo thought that fact was quite surprising.
“Brother Uma. The visitors aren't particularly looking for Biyoung.”
“Those people also have eyes and ears, so they must have checked the bulletin board.”
“Then why are they flocking here like this?”
“Well. Should I call it a kind of halo effect?”
“A halo effect?”
“As Biyoung won the tournament, the expectations for our entire Diancang Sect have grown. Right now, we are at the level of a small to medium-sized sect with few members, but people have seen the potential for the future.”
“Potential for the future… so that's why people's faces are so bright even without Biyoung.”
People are lined up endlessly to greet the Diancang Sect.
Solbo’s eyes, watching them, were filled with emotion.
A scene he had never even dreamed of when they were living in hiding in Simao was unfolding before his eyes.
“Thank you, Sect Leader. I will be sure to pass on your greetings when I return to Diancang Mountain.”
It was when Eung Gajin was sending off another minor sect leader and was about to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
“Here you go.”
Jeong-i came up next to Eung Gajin and handed him a handkerchief.
“Thank you, Junior Sister.”
“People are flocking in endlessly. It's very tiring, isn't it? If I had known, I would have brought a few of the elders.”
“It's okay. When has the Diancang Sect ever received this much attention? I'm not tired at all.”
“But why did you curse to yourself earlier…”
“Ahem. Hem!”
Eung Gajin roughly wiped his forehead with the handkerchief and hastily handed it back to Jeong-i.
Then he greeted the newly arrived guests.
Jeong-i turned away with a slightly bitter smile.
She too had many visitors and had barely managed to find a moment to spare.
‘There were no problems on the way here. It’s actually a little difficult now that it’s all over.’
Biyoung’s group had no leader while coming to the martial arts tournament here.
A leader should have the martial arts skills to protect the later-generation disciples and be well-versed in the affairs of Jianghu.
But unfortunately, the Diancang Sect had no senior master who met those qualifications.
As a result, the role of being the face of the Diancang Sect, which had achieved a monumental feat, fell to Eung Gajin.
Fortunately, Eung Gajin had the looks and skills to represent the sect.
The aura of Eung Gajin, who had cleared his Conception and Governor Vessels, was leaving a deep impression even on those who had no knowledge of martial arts.
“Yo~ future sect leader!”
It even got to the point where some people would greet Eung Gajin like this.
“Young Master Chu!”
Eung Gajin’s face lit up as he recognized a familiar face for a change.
But that was also short-lived.
He opened his eyes wide like an owl as he saw the person accompanying him.
“Young Master Tang?”
The direct descendant of the Sichuan Tang Clan, who had been completely defeated by Biyoung in the quarterfinals.
Tang Gogwi was standing side by side with Namgung Chu.
Eung Gajin found it surprising.
To think that this man, who was like the incarnation of arrogance, would come here in person, of all people.
Moreover, hadn't Tang Gogwi suffered a humiliating defeat at Biyoung’s hands?
But Eung Gajin hid his thoughts and greeted the two with a bright smile.
“It is good to see the two young masters again.”
“Haha! Let’s skip the pleasantries. We’ll be seeing each other often in the future. Oh, by the way. I’ve been thinking about the final match. Would you like to hear my story?”
“No, that’s alright.”
“Wow! It would be quite useful information!”
“I’m dying to hear it, but as you can see, there are a lot of people.”
“Hmph! A plausible excuse. In any case, it's a change as great as the sea turning into a mulberry field. Haven't so many people gathered to build a connection with the Diancang Sect? Now we have to pull a number to meet Young Hero Eung.”
“What kind of sad words are those? If the two of you call, I will come at any time.”
“Hehe. You’ve become quite a smooth talker after clearing your Conception and Governor Vessels. Don’t say things you don’t mean.”
Namgung Chu chuckled and nudged Tang Gogwi’s side with his elbow.
It looked like a signal asking why he was still standing there quietly.
“………….”
Tang Gogwi pursed his lips for a moment as if he was reluctant.
Then, with his characteristic looking-down eyes, he offered his congratulations to Eung Gajin.
“Congratulations on the results of the martial arts tournament. Not only Young Hero Biyoung but all of the Diancang Sect has achieved great merits. Our Sichuan Tang Clan officially proposes a friendly relationship with the Diancang Sect.”
“!”
At Tang Gogwi’s words, not only Eung Gajin but even those around them stopped moving.
That was how significant Tang Gogwi’s statement was.
‘The Sichuan Tang Clan wants a friendly relationship with the Diancang Sect?’
‘One of the pillars of the Five Great Families is proposing an alliance with a place that is not part of the Nine Sects One Union…!!’
‘This is definitely not something to be taken lightly.’
‘For that arrogant Tang Gogwi to extend his hand first…!’
In Sichuan Province, there were two pillars of the Nine Sects One Union, the Qingcheng Sect and the Emei Sect.
But if one were to ask if the ruler of Sichuan was one of those two, the common people would shake their heads.
Because the Sichuan Tang Clan was also a huge force rooted in Sichuan Province.
Despite their geographical proximity, the Sichuan Tang Clan did not have any special friendly relations with the Qingcheng Sect and the Emei Sect.
Yet, he was proposing a friendly relationship with the Diancang Sect, which was much farther away.
In many ways, it was a remarkable statement.
Satisfied with the surrounding reaction, Young Master Chu grinned.
“It's a pity we couldn't greet Young Hero Biyoung, but we're about to leave.”
“Are you leaving already? Biyoung will be back tomorrow.”
“I have to move quickly to handle the homework that brat gave me.”
Namgung Chu left behind some cryptic words, grabbed Tang Gogwi’s shoulder, and turned his back.
Tang Gogwi shook his shoulder once, but Namgung Chu stuck right by his side, chattering on about this and that.
“Let’s meet again! Friends of the Diancang Sect!”
“Please have a safe trip.”
Listening to his chatter was certainly painful, but Namgung Chu was a good man and a benefactor.
From the time they clashed with the Mount Heng Sect before the tournament until now.
He was someone who had helped the Diancang Sect without receiving anything in return.
All the later-generation disciples of the Diancang Sect came forward to see off Namgung Chu and Tang Gogwi.
Promising a reunion that would happen soon.
***
“Is this the third time?”
While the later-generation disciples of the Diancang Sect were busy greeting guests.
The winner of the martial arts tournament, Biyoung, was spending a peaceful time.
A space considered to have the purest energy even within Mount Song, which was covered with pure and clean energy.
Biyoung was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the Taecheong Pavilion.
And in his hand was the golden-glowing Great Buddha Gold Pill.
It was an object that looked excessively luxurious for a spirit pill.
The glittering golden color made it look like a jewel rather than a spirit pill.
“Should I just sell it instead of eating it?”
Biyoung looked at the Great Buddha Gold Pill and uttered some ominous words.
In fact, it was understandable, as the Great Buddha Gold Pill was an item that had cost an astronomical amount, to the point where the Nine Sects One Union had to pool their money to make it.
Before leaving for the tournament, Biyoung had had a conversation with the Medicine Saint, Hyeokri Chong, about the Great Buddha Gold Pill.
-Gramps. Can’t you make something like the Great Buddha Gold Pill?
-What nonsense is this madman spouting? Do you think the name Hyeokri Chong was made while taking a crap in the outhouse? Of course I can make it!
-Then why don't you make one for us?
-Because it's ridiculously expensive! Do you know how much money it takes to make one of those pills? Even if you pour in all the assets the Diancang Sect currently has, it won't be enough!
-Whoa. It’s that expensive?
-Why else would those rich Nine Sects One Union pool their money to make it? And, what kind of skill is needed when you just gather all those good ingredients and slather them on like you’re kneading dough? Even the Great Mother in the kitchen could make it!
In short, it was a spirit pill made with money rather than skill.
But even Hyeokri Chong, while complaining about the price, did not dispute the efficacy of the Great Buddha Gold Pill.
Since it was a spirit pill that even the Medicine Saint would acknowledge, its effects needed no further explanation.
The minor(?) spirit pills he had taken so far were certainly excellent, but this Great Buddha Gold Pill was an item in a league of its own.
To make a comparison, it was comparable to the Heaven-Shaking Divine Pill or the Earth-Drawing Spirit Pill.
The reason Biyoung had said it was the third time was for that very reason.
“I have no idea what kind of changes will occur.”
The Great Buddha Gold Pill was a precious spirit pill that he had not even eaten during his time as the World's Fastest Sword.
Biyoung already possessed an internal energy far superior to that of the World's Fastest Sword at the same age.
Suppressing his excited heart, Biyoung finally put the golden spirit pill in his mouth.
Gulp.
The scent of spring flowers spread in his mouth, followed by a subtle sweetness.
It was so hard that its shape wouldn't change even when pressed with his tongue and the roof of his mouth, and when it went down his throat, it was as smooth as if it had been oiled.
Sizzle.
The spirit pill gradually transforms into the form of internal energy.
The energy was so distinct that he could feel the digestive organs in his body one by one.
Biyoung was inwardly impressed and began to circulate the cultivation method of the Profound Heaven's True Energy Unification Art.
‘Huh?’
At that moment, something unexpected happened.
The internal energy of the Great Buddha Gold Pill, as if by agreement, all rushed to the Baihui acupoint.
Biyoung swallowed his saliva without realizing it.
‘A side effect?’
Normally, the energy of a spirit pill would gather in the Dantian.
But the Great Buddha Gold Pill lingered around the Baihui acupoint as if it had a will of its own.
Biyoung calmly tried to send the internal energy downwards, but the stubborn spirit pill would not budge.
And soon, a scene appeared in Biyoung’s mind.
FLASH!
‘This is…!’
An excruciating wait and patience.
A faint vibration transmitted from the sword.
Internal energy squeezed to its absolute limit.
And, the supreme ruler of the Unorthodox Faction came into view.
What appeared in Biyoung’s mind was the memory of the World's Fastest Sword facing the Heavenly Demon.
‘Why is it showing me this all of a sudden?’
KWWAAAAAA!
Soul-Stealing without Awareness unfolds from the fingertips of the World's Fastest Sword.
Even the Heavenly Demon could not avoid the ultimate quick sword of the Diancang Sect.
Soon, his blade broke through the Heavenly Demon's Body Protecting Aura and dug into his body.
CRACK!
‘I thought it was a success until then.’
Later generations applauded the World's Fastest Sword just for embedding his sword in the body.
But, the Heavenly Demon did not die.
As he had mastered the otherworldly martial arts to the extreme, his internal organs, which should have been there, had been twisted.
‘After this, I died… huh?’
Suddenly, a scene that was not in Biyoung’s memory began to play.
It was when his Dantian was destroyed and he was writhing in pain.
His vision, which had been blurred with blood, was now clear at this moment.
‘No…!’
Biyoung’s sword, which had pierced the Heavenly Demon’s body, had now melted and flowed down.
Although he had shown a gap for a moment, neither the World's Fastest Sword's Sun-Shooting Sword Art nor the Vacuum Sword had worked.
Even the other internal organ that the blade had been embedded in had recovered at a rapid speed.
-Now!
The scene in his head ended with Great Zen Master Jeongjin's shout.
But Biyoung still couldn't recover from the shock.
‘To think that both Soul-Stealing without Awareness and the Vacuum Sword were in vain.’
The strike that he had bet his life on had ultimately failed to inflict any damage on the Heavenly Demon.
Biyoung felt a sense of futility.
And.
Only then could Biyoung understand the purpose of the Great Buddha Gold Pill.
The previous method.
That is, doing the same thing as the World's Fastest Sword, would not be able to inflict a fatal wound on the Heavenly Demon's body.
The Great Buddha Gold Pill was telling him just that.
‘Something… stronger is needed!’
Something special that surpasses Soul-Stealing without Awareness and the Vacuum Sword.
‘…………Yes.’
Biyoung emerged from his shock and made a new resolve.
What couldn't he do?
The current Biyoung was stronger than the World's Fastest Sword of the same age in the past.
Therefore, he could learn an even stronger martial art.
Sizzle.
By the time Biyoung had carved his fiery resolve into his heart, the internal energy of the Great Buddha Gold Pill finally began to head towards his Dantian.