Episode 63 After giving well.
The leader of Pungcheon Church came to see me again.
He was waiting for me in the yard as if it were his first visit.
“Would you like to come in?”
“No. “Go towards me.”
The surroundings darkened and then became bright again.
The created space was a desolate wasteland. In my eyes, I saw a way to escape from this space. Because there was a bluish light on the rock in the distance.
“Isn’t it desolate? “This is my hometown.”
“It’s nice that it’s quiet. Please invite me sometime.”
“Sure.”
After looking at the surrounding scenery for a moment, the leader of Pungcheon spoke in a calm tone.
“I went back and thought about it, and you’re right. “I haven’t done you any favors yet.”
He took something out of his pocket and showed it to me.
It was a single volume.
Time-space anomaly.
“It’s a martial art that can create a space like this. In this martial arts world, only those who have mastered the orthodox magic arts of the blood religion can perform martial arts.”
“!”
“Now that the Seophonmazon is dead, I guess I’m the only one who can properly perform this magic attack.”
Something really unexpected came out.
I personally did not like the magic of soul-making or witchcraft. However, I think this martial arts skill is very attractive.
“In an emergency, this space will save your life. “The moment you enter this space, you disappear from the original world.”
As he said, space-time transformation technology can be used for many purposes. It can be a private space, or it can be used as an escape from a crisis at a critical moment. If that happens, you will be learning another Heavenly Demon Defense technique.
From the moment of obtaining the sound ring, which is the first material of the return method, to the blood stabilization water, to this space-time anomaly technique. I felt that I was destined to have a deep connection with the leader of Pungcheon Church.
“How is it? “Is this enough as a favor?”
“It’s almost overflowing.”
I held out my hand without hesitation. However, the head of the Pungcheon Church did not hand over any money.
“It’s not a favor if you expect something in return, right?”
When I expressed my regret, he responded.
“Wouldn’t it be a favor to play my card first?”
It was meant as a favor to present this excellent martial art without weighing this or that.
“What do you want?”
Then, the eyes of the Pungcheon religious leader turned again to the desolate land. The leader of Pungcheon said as he watched the wind blowing sand up into the sky.
“I don’t want to breathe this dust anymore.”
Those words meant only one thing. Indeed, his wish was to advance to the midfield as his father said.
“If you help me with that first step, the space-time anomaly is yours.”
I was excited for a moment, but I boldly folded my outstretched hand. The moment greed is revealed, any negotiation becomes disadvantageous.
“Unfortunately, that is not my decision.”
“I know. “It will be up to the religious leader to decide.”
“This is an issue that not only the father but also the mazons should step up to.”
If it’s about Pungcheongyo, the Magons will definitely come forward.
“That’s why. That’s why I’m giving you this stipend.”
“What specifically do you want?”
“I have a meeting scheduled with the religious leader in two days. I plan to negotiate on our school’s advancement to the central league that day. At that time, you should come together and persuade the religious leader. If you promise to do so, I will give you this stipend.”
This means that non-payment will be given regardless of the outcome. It was truly an unprecedented condition. It was more of a gift than a condition.
However, I did not accept it harshly and showed a thoughtful attitude.
“The method is wrong.”
“What do you mean?”
“No matter how much the leader and I persuade, my father will never allow the Pungcheon Church to advance into the central plains.”
“Then what should I do?”
Pungcheon Bridge advances to the central region.
Unlike our school’s policy of never allowing it, I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
Unless you wanted to attack and eliminate Pungcheon Bridge, there was no need to have someone who could become your enemy at any time behind your back. Like the old advice to keep your enemies closer than your friends, I believe it is better to keep Pungcheon Bridge close and manage it.
I didn’t say anything.
Then, the head of Pungcheon gave me the treasure he was holding.
“Can I get the answer with this?”
“That’s enough.”
I accepted the non-payment.
I felt that the leader of Pungcheon was not usually a bold person. There was definitely a difference between hearing what it was about and thanking it for it, and offering it in advance.
‘This person came here with the intention of gaining my favor.’
Instead of urging me to answer, he explained the level. He knew how to make a deal by giving it to me in the best possible way.
“Of course, I was able to create this space so quickly because I practiced for a long time. At first, I wouldn’t be able to create it even if I memorized the spell all day. Even for someone with outstanding martial arts talent, it would take a few days or more than 10 days at the earliest. “For someone with dull five senses, it may take months or they may not be able to make it even once in their life.”
“Master, how long did it take to make it the first time?”
“It took three days.”
Three days means that there was considerable talent.
“The time taken on the first attempt is important. The shorter the time, the shorter the time will be. “Unlike other martial arts, everything about this space-time transformation technique depends entirely on the talent and understanding of martial arts of the person practicing the martial arts.”
How long will it take me? What if you have a body with no body and the current level of martial arts?
“How long can this space last?”
“It may vary depending on your strength, but if you overdo it when you have achieved greatness, it will be about half a century. “Even as I am talking to you right now, my inner strength is rapidly depleting.”
“Can I use this space permanently?”
The head of the Pungcheon Church chuckled at the word permanent. That empty smile contained the meaning of whether that was possible.
“If the amount of energy recovered here is greater than the amount maintained, wouldn’t it be possible to leave the space permanently open?”
“It is truly the dream of those who have mastered the art of space-time illusion. “Among the previous generations of blood cult leaders, no one has succeeded yet.”
“It means it’s possible.”
“If you have tremendous strength and are a martial arts genius gifted from heaven, it might be possible.”
I am the martial genius sent from heaven.
How long will it take me to make my first one? Will it be possible to maintain this space permanently one day?
“What if I just take care of this expense and don’t teach you the proper way?”
“Then you will be the leader with the worst relationship with the main school and Palmazon among all the religious leaders in history. “Oh, I won’t be able to become a religious leader.”
The head of Pungcheon gave me a stipend.
“Once you learn it, get rid of it.”
Although he was trying hard to hide his regret, he was clearly regretting it.
“I will. Instead, please interpret the phrase just once.”
“Do you want me to interpret it?”
“Isn’t this a non-standard original?”
“Of course it is.”
“If you’re transcribing and you get even one word wrong, you’ll have a problem.”
“Are you sure you doubt me? “That won’t happen!”
“If the teacher interprets it, I will be able to understand the true meaning.”
At that moment, a look of disapproval flashed across the face of the Pungcheon cult leader. But soon he readily accepted my request.
“good. I will interpret the verses for you, so listen carefully. “It’s a very difficult martial art, so you’ll have to concentrate and listen carefully.”
I could guess it from his attitude.
‘This person thinks I won’t be able to learn this martial art properly.’
That’s how difficult martial arts were.
However, while listening to the Pungcheon cult leader’s explanation of the nine structures, I realized exactly the method of space-time anomaly. He would not be able to imagine how deeply I understood this space-time anomaly from just one explanation.
That’s how I learned the art of space-time transformation. It was also the moment when we became temporary allies.
“Now tell me the answer.”
“For Pungcheongyo to advance to the midfield…”
I added calmly, looking at him.
“Please intervene in Seo Hwan-jin’s succession fight.”
* * *
“I am so tired after having what was mine taken away.”
The Pungcheon religious leader who entered the residence sank in his seat. I was so mentally tired. Because I had to protect my nobility as the leader of Pungcheon by giving something I didn’t want to give.
Even though the shackled man came in, he did not say hello and was just staring blankly at Yin Leizong.
The leader of Pungcheon glanced at him.
“I taught Gongja Lee the art of space-time transformation as you asked. “I don’t know if this is a good thing.”
The shackled man answered without turning around.
“Well done.”
The head of the Pungcheon Church was startled by the polite words. He usually starts off by cursing, but the day he starts this politely is the day he’s in a bad mood.
‘I’ll have to be careful.’
On days like this, swear words would always burst out at the end. Because I am a human being, there are times when I want to kill someone in one hit when I hear a torrent of insults.
That should never happen. I can’t imagine myself without the shackled man. It’s a role to use one’s head, but if the person you talk to every day disappears, you won’t be able to bear the emptiness.
“Do you know what he proposed?”
I thought that of course I didn’t know, but the words that Geomugeuk said were repeated from the shackled man’s mouth.
“I guess they told me to intervene in the Seo Hwan-jin succession battle.”
The leader of the Pungcheon Church was surprised when he spoke as if he had been there.
“How did you know?”
“It’s the best way for now.”
“Did you know? I knew what it was. Holy shit! “You know the method, so why would you waste time giving the space-time transformation technique to a master of science?”
The leader of Pungcheon remembered what Geomugeuk had said.
―It may be that the disciples of the deceased Subsoul Mazon have inherited all of their master’s progress. Otherwise, they will definitely need the help of the sect leader. We must make as successors people who believe in the teacher and are willing to learn martial arts. If you can become the next Master of the Soul Mazon, you can say that you have taken the first step toward advancing into the Central Plains.
After hearing it, I thought it was plausible. Ah, I was amazed that there was a method like this.
But what if the shackled man also knew this?
“Why are you giving me such a wasteful stipend?”
I acted brave only in front of a sword dance performance, but I thought it was a waste to die.
“say! “Go ahead and say it!”
I went next to the shackled man and screamed.
Then the shackled man looked at the leader of the Pungcheon Church with an expression of annoyance.
“what? If you look at it that way, what are you going to do? I am the leader of the cult. I am the leader of the cult. “Do you want to die today?”
Even as he shouted loudly, the leader of Pungcheon mentally prepared himself. This is the moment when curses will burst out.
But the shackled man was calm.
“We didn’t buy it that way. Lee Gongja didn’t sell that method either.”
“what?”
“I’m glad the leader lived.”
“What opportunity?”
“This is an opportunity to get Lee Gongja on the cult leader’s side. “I don’t know how many more purchases we will have to make to become a solid ally.”
“Are you really sure that Gongja Lee is such a great person? “Are you really sure that you will become the next Heavenly Demon?”
“I don’t know.”
“what?”
“How will you know what lies ahead?”
“What kind of irresponsible words are those?”
“What do you regret for giving so much to me?”
“Because it’s a waste! “I do it because it’s a waste!”
To the shackled man, he throws away his dignity as a cult leader and reveals his true feelings. There were many times when I wanted to kill him, but it also meant that I revealed a lot of my inner feelings.
“What should I do now?”
“Become friends with Mr. Lee. “Do as he tells you.”
“You have to do as you say. I don’t know what kind of dark intentions Gongja Lee harbors…”
“Stop it now!”
In the end, just as the Pungcheon religious leader had worried, the shackled man exploded and curses burst out all at once.
“You pathetic bastard! If you join hands with someone who has great momentum and even gives you gifts, you should think about riding on that momentum. Why are you doubting and fucking with me? If you keep thinking about other things like a fool, you will lose your mind. Do you know what the things that are killed in martial arts have in common? When it hurts, don’t use it, and when you don’t need to use it, use it! When you have to believe, die, don’t believe, and when you have to doubt, just suddenly believe. That’s why you lose. Don’t you fold your fingers? Before I cut it off! Don’t count today! Questions are over! “Don’t open your mouth unless you really want to kill me!”
When the leader of Pungcheon Church, who pouted his mouth, folded his fingers, a new space opened up.
The shackled man spoke politely as he looked at the green fields spread out in front of him and the clear sky without a single cloud.
“Master, what are you curious about? Just tell me.”