Chapter 76
The first match ended with Baek Cheon-Sangs victory. The spectators gave Cheon-Sang thunderous applause for the unexpected performance that he had shown.
Patriarch Baeks skills are truly amazing.
Yong Gun-Seong did not feel mortified at all even though he was defeated. Cheon-Sangs abilities were so overwhelming that he had no choice but to admit it.
Haha, Im honored to receive such praise. Youre also amazing enough, Patriarch Yong.
You dont have to comfort me. That aside, if Patriarch Baek becomes the champion, I will keep my end of the promise. You wont have to worry.
Thank you. The Baek Sword Sect will not forget your loyalty, Patriarch Yong.
After a short conversation with Gun-Seong, Cheon-Sang returned to the waiting area prepared for the martial arts tournaments contestants.
Great work out there, Mu-Gun greeted Cheon-Sang.
Thats just the beginning, so dont celebrate just yet. Anyway, how did I do?
The harmony between the Heavenly Sea Goliath Cultivation and the Celestial Moonlight Sword wasnt bad.
That means its still not good enough, then.
Your current skills are more than enough to win the martial arts tournament. Since Heavenly Sea Waves Saber Art can maximize the Heavenly Sea Goliath Cultivations effect, it would be best for you to focus on the Heavenly Sea Waves Saber Art rather than the Celestial Moonlight Sword.
I understand. By the way, it seems like Byeok Cheol-Guns aura is out of the ordinary. What do you think?
In my opinion, I think his level has definitely improved compared to the last time we saw him. However, I doubt he has become a full-fledged Absolute Realm master yet. Unless he uses some sort of special divine art, you wont lose to him, Father. It goes without saying that you shouldnt let your guard down, though.
That wont happen, so you dont have to worry.
Im just saying. Ah, it seems like the second match is starting now.
Amid their conversation, the second matchs contestants, Byeok Cheol-Gun and Jo Jin-Myeong, went up to the arena.
Theres no chance that Patriarch Jo will win, is there?
Although Patriarch Jos skills have improved a lot, it still isnt enough to defeat Patriarch Byeok. He wont go down easily, though.
I hope he doesnt bring it to a tight match and end up injuring himself.
Patriarch Jo probably wont overdo it either. And Patriarch Byeoks perspective wont humiliate himself by needlessly injuring his opponent since he has to win the support of the majority of the Ten Clans.
Youve got a point. We can be at ease and watch their match, then.
Yes.
The match between Cheol-Gun and Jin-Myeong had begun. As expected, Cheol-Gun had the upper hand. However, Jin-Myeong didnt back down without a fight. He confronted Cheol-Gun with his newly acquired martial arts. Despite having the upper hand, Jin Myeongs counterattacks that used the Divine Swift Wind Spear Art, which had a fierce whirlwind-like penetrative force, made Cheol-Gun falter every now and then.The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñòv€l-B1n.
Rather than stemming from Jin-Myeongs skills, it was more accurate to say that it was the result of the Divine Swift Wind Spear Arts power itself, which exuded a unique aura called the Swift Wind Helix Qi. The Swift Wind Helix Qi possessed a powerful crushing force that pushed back Cheol-Gun, who couldnt properly respond to this power he had no information about.
Its safe to say that if the Wind Saber Sects patriarch gets eliminated in the semifinals, there will be close to no possibility of the Wind Saber Sect becoming the Alliance Leader anyway. In the end, they would have to choose to either support the Baek Sword Sect or the Byeok Sword Manor. From their point of view, it would be better to support us than the alternative.
It would certainly be better to persuade the Wind Saber Sect once they can no longer become the alliances leader than to coax the clans that have already decided to support the Byeok Sword Manor. Jin-Myeong agreed with Mu-Guns opinion.
Im concerned about Elder Brother Cheon-Sang being the opponent of the Wind Saber Sects patriarch in the semifinals, though. If he loses to Elder Brother Cheon-Sang, wouldnt the Wind Saber Sect resent Elder Brother Cheon-Sang and refuse to support the Baek Sword Sect? Won-Hyo voiced a different view on the matter.
The Wind Saber Sects patriarch isnt such a shallow person. If we offer to improve their martial arts and even give them spiritual pills in the future in return for supporting the Baek Sword Sect, they will eventually have no choice but to choose the Baek Sword Sect.
That will definitely make them more likely to choose the Baek Sword Sect. Won-Hyo finally agreed.
The Wind Saber Sects patriarch wasnt foolish enough to give up on the opportunity to become stronger just because he got eliminated by Cheon-Sang.
Great. I also think it would be better to win over their support. Will you meet the Wind Saber Sects patriarch in person?
Yes.
Let me go with you. I would sound more trustworthy than you when it comes to discussions about improving their martial arts as well as talks regarding the spiritual pills. Jin-Myeong offered.
Ill go with you too, then. Upon listening to what Jin-Myeong said, Won-Hyo also volunteered to come along.
You likely wont have to.
Why not?
Since he has already seen your martial arts for himself this morning, he will believe me even if the two of you dont come with me.
Thats certainly true.
Jin-Myeong and Won-Hyo nodded, convinced.
Then lets leave meeting the Wind Saber Sects patriarch to Mu-Gun. When do you plan to meet him?
This evening, most likely.
I see, alright then. Ill leave it up to you, Cheon-Sang said, showing his faith in Mu-Gun.
It was a matter of course. This was all possible because of Mu-Gun. Having decided to persuade the Wind Saber Sect's patriarch Tae Gong-Pyo, the four returned to the arena after a light lunch. Cheon-Sang and Won-Hyo, who advanced to the semifinals, rested in the waiting area and waited for the afternoon session to begin. As the schedule of the afternoon session approached, the spectators who left for lunch returned and filled the seats one after another.
Great Monk Gong Seon and Ryeo-Gun, who were in charge of overseeing the tournament, also returned to the podium after having lunch and resting. The afternoon sessions schedule began soon after. The first contenders, Cheon-Sang and Gong-Pyo, went up to the arena when the host called them. As soon as they did, the audience applauded and cheered enthusiastically.
Cheon-Sang and Gong-Pyo cupped their fists at each other and assumed a combat stance. The host once again reminded them of the rules, then proceeded with the match. Having confirmed Cheon-Sangs amazing skills in the quarterfinals, Gong-Pyo quickly went on the offensive as soon as the match began. He unleashed the ultimate saber art of the Wind Saber Sect, the 18 Wind Blades Saber Art, and a thin saber qi was launched from his saber. The multiple layers of thin saber qi fluttered like the wind as they flew toward Cheon-Sang. The 18 Wind Blades Saber Art was a very unique saber art that manifested layers of thin saber qi referred to as Wind Blades. The Wind Blades moved wildly like petals flying in the wind and enveloped the opponent.
However, the real threat of the Wind Blades was that they responded to the energy contained in the opponents attacks, avoided them, then dug into the gaps. It could make one think of it as an unbeatable martial art.
That wasnt the case, however. Its most crucial flaw was that the Wind Blades movements were too dull and far from enough in numbers to be an invincible martial art. Therefore, they often failed to respond to high speed attacks and were often countered.
The Celestial Moonlight Sword Art was a martial art based on the variability of the sword, but it was also based on speed. Hence, Gong-Pyos Wind Blades couldnt overcome the Celestial Moonlight Sword Arts speed. Moreover, the Wind Blades werent that strong either. Hence, the 18 Wind Blades Saber Art failed to break through the Celestial Moonlight Sword Arts sword qi.
As he repelled the Wind Blades, Cheon-Sang gradually suppressed Gong-Pyo.
