Absolute Regression - Chapter 323



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Geommugeuk and Sobaekta were standing in Gyojujeon.

The hell-like world filled with blood disappeared in an instant.

Sobaekta looked at the sword dance with a blank face.

Just a moment ago, blood came into my nose and mouth. Now he was in despair that he was really going to die.

‘Are we dead?’

But this moment was too vivid to think that he was dead.

Sobaekta touched his face and then looked around again. He wasn’t dead. The sword dance that stood calmly before his eyes was clearly a living person.

“… … “How did this happen?”

When Sobaekta returned to Gyojujeon after eliminating the space created with the Angcheonhyeoljeongjuk, Geommugeuk used the space-time anomaly technique to create a space similar to the previous place.

Since Sobaekta did not know that Geommugeuk could perform space-time transformation techniques, he naturally thought that he had returned to the space he had created.

After the space-time transformation technique was unfolded, all words and actions in the sword dance were acting.

It was only to find out one thing, and now we have found out who King Hwan is.

Because he did not know the inside story, Sobaekta could not understand this situation at all.

“I’m asking you what you did.”

The mission isn’t over yet. Because it was as important to resolve the conflict between Sobaekta and the leader of the Pungcheon Church as it was to kill King Hwan. No, that was more important for sword dance.

“I am the leader of the Heavenly Demon Church.”

He did not say that he had learned space-time anomaly from the leader of the Pungcheon Church. Even so, there is a lot of antipathy towards Master, and saying something like that will only hurt his feelings further.

“You mean you solved it?”

Since Sobaekta did not know that the purpose of the sword dance was to reveal who King Hwan was, he did not pay attention to what was said about Hwagong. Now I was curious about how Sobaekta got out of that space.

“Did you say that we have been complacent, trusting only in the Nine Fire Magic Gong? Who on earth said that? “The person who says such things has probably never met me or my father, or even been to our school, so why do you believe what he says?”

Sobaekta was unable to answer because the words were straight to the point.

“For now, come with me.”

“Where do you want to go?”

“Isn’t there something you need to resolve when you meet your master?”

He was immersed in blood and poured out his feelings for his master.

But when he thought of actually meeting his master and saying those words, Sobaekta felt frustrated. He spoke about his master because he was about to die, but he did not have the confidence to meet him in person and reveal his feelings.

“There is nothing to resolve with Master.”

The sword dance was not forced. When the parties actually meet, their feelings will be different from what they feel now. It was important to get him there somehow.

“I understand. Since it’s just the two of you, I won’t interfere. Still, let’s go. “I have something to tell you while we are all together.”

Sobaekta also nodded because he still had questions about how he escaped from the illusion.

“Let’s do that.”

So, I went to the battle of Gyoju with Sobaekta.

* * *

“This is the sword that your small sect master bought for you.”

The leader of Pungcheon distributed the swords he had purchased from Shinwoongcheolbang to the guards. There was no condescension. He bought it for the sword dance that came all the way here for him.

“Where is Master Xiao?”

“I’m going to stop by Gyojujeon. “I told you to bring it to me first.”

The guards who checked the sword were very happy. Since ancient times, what could be better than a gift of weapons to a warrior? Moreover, the sword they received as a gift was a better sword than the sword they had.

“Famous swords and treasured swords are all good, but since ancient times, weapons that you are familiar with are the best. The problem is that there comes a time in your life when your best sword is broken and you have to fight with another sword. So, until you are good enough to pick up tree branches that have fallen on the road and fight like you, Sogyoju, practice with a variety of swords. An unmanned person is someone who prepares in advance. “A warrior with a lot of worries lives a long time.”

Although it was said as a good word, it was filled with the enlightenment of the Pungcheon religious leader.

The guards all waved and expressed their gratitude.

Leaving them behind, the leader of Pungcheon entered the residence.

Mabul was drinking tea and looking at the picture of the poisonous plant that the Poison King had given him.

“Are you seriously planning to dig it up?”

“I plan to dig it up when I return from work here. “As the weather gets colder, there are quite a few things that cannot be dug up.”

Since he was originally a Pungcheon religious leader who knew very well what kind of person Mabul was, he did not get used to this.

“I didn’t know you were this close to the Poison King.”

“That’s not why.”

Mabul said something unexpected.

“Have you ever tried anything new? “I’m talking about something completely new, not something I repeated while living as a Pungcheon religious leader.”

Of course there was. I personally select the people I want to hire, and I also buy and sell them. Most of the work I did while traveling to the central region to create Gowol and Eunwol was new.

“I was digging herbs. “The joy I felt when I found the herb I was looking for was something I had never felt before.”

Also, the Poison King was really happy because of the poisonous vinegar he had canned. Has anyone ever been so happy about his own actions?

Surprisingly, that was the first time. His family had never seen him, and he had never lived as an uninhabited person. The same thing happened when I became Mazon. Would anyone have ever been so happy about him?

“I lived my whole life making people afraid… … .”

So I didn’t know. How do you feel when you make someone happy? You feel greater joy from the joy of others than from the joy of gaining something yourself.

For a moment, the two were lost in their thoughts. The leader of Pungcheon thought that he would be the person who could best understand Mabul’s feelings.

“How was your trip?”

The leader of Pungcheon told Mabul about what happened in Shinwoongcheolbang.

“Your student has been quite busy so far.”

“Who to blame?”

“You’re the kind of person who always blames others, right?”

“that’s right. “You were a person who was good at saying hateful things like this.”

The two people looked at each other and smiled. Now, this kind of vitriol is unfamiliar. If just one person had changed, I wouldn’t have been able to smile like this. But both people had changed, and both were satisfied with the change.

The person who had a decisive influence on the changes of both people was the same person.

“What about Xiao Jiao?”

The head of the Pungcheon Church answered while looking out the window at the Church Hall in the distance.

“I went to my disciple. “I made up my mind and left, so right now I’m probably looking into the black hole in my student’s heart.”

* * *

Geommugeuk and Sobaekta entered the residence.

When he saw that his disciple had come with him, the leader of Pungcheon sensed that Geommugeuk had discovered something.

“Master.”

“Welcome, cult leader.”

Unlike the last time they met, Sobaekta treated him awkwardly. Thinking that something had definitely happened, the leader of Pungcheon sent a message to Geommugeuk.

―Did you find out what the disciple hid?

-We even found out who was behind it.

I couldn’t help but wonder, “This is indeed the Lord of Xiaojiao.” Well, he himself was helpless, so how could his disciple handle it?

-Why did you bring that disciple?

―I feel like there is something I need to resolve with the leader. However, they may not want to open their hearts easily.

Mabul tried to make room.

“I’ll be out for a while.”

Then Geommugeuk spoke to him.

“Mabul, please join us.”

Now Sobaekta was hoping that someone would understand the pain she had been through. He had already told himself, so he thought having Mabul would help him open his mouth. Sometimes you need a third party to watch over you more than the person involved.

So, Geommugeuk, Sobaekta, Pungcheon Church leader, and Mabul sat around the table.

“What on earth did you bring me here to talk about?”

“I think you should first tell Master what you said to me.”

Sobaekta’s expression suddenly hardened.

“I told you clearly that I have no issues to resolve with you, Master.”

“Then your master will live his whole life without knowing how you feel. Is that what you want?”

Of course, this was not what Sobaekta wanted. However, I was reluctant to tell Master how I felt at that time. He didn’t want to look like a child who was throwing a tantrum to his master, and he no longer had the desire to make a good impression.

At that time, the head of the Pungcheon Church was the first to open his mouth.

“Did you blame me?”

“no. I don’t hold any grudges. What is there to be resentful of? Rather, I should be grateful that they chose me as their religious leader.”

Everyone could feel it. Sobaekta’s words are filled with deep feelings of resentment. Now he was saying this.

I always blamed Master.

I was curious about the sword dance. How will the leader of Pungcheon Church react?

The leader of Pungcheon was determined to never forgive his disciple if he killed Elder Seong. In this situation where we don’t know whether Elder Seong is alive or dead, can we really treat him gently?

After looking at Sobaekta in silence for a long time, the leader of Pungcheon spoke softly.

“I’m sorry, student.”

The leader of Pungcheon sincerely apologized.

Then Sobaekta was rather embarrassed. Because he didn’t expect Master to apologize like this.

“Why are you apologizing? “I don’t blame Master.”

The leader of the Pungcheon Church looked at him in silence.

The moment their eyes met, Sobaekta was overcome with emotion. Those eyes that seem to know everything about your heart! It’s eyes like that that make people angry.

“Isn’t everyone living their own life?”

In the past, the Pungcheon religious leader would have been outraged. Why are you complaining so pathetically? What you have been given is the position of the Supreme Being! He would have shouted that it was not a position that could be obtained so easily without any pain or sacrifice.

However, the leader of Pungcheon apologized again.

“sorry.”

In the sword dance, you could feel that the Pungcheon religious leader had grown. Sobaekta doesn’t know. How difficult it is to make an apology like this at this moment. Regardless of the consequences of what you did to Elder Seong, the thing to apologize for is to apologize.

“Why do you keep saying sorry? “I’m fine!”

Sobaekta got up to leave.

At that time, the leader of the Pungcheon Church spoke.

“I had no intention of advancing to midfield. “I liked Saeoe.”

“Then why did you say that about advancing to the midfield?”

“Yes, I sang the midfield advance song. “That’s because my sincerity and my mouth are playing separate roles.”

The leader of the Pungcheon Church sighed.

“Because, like you, I lived only by hearing those words. My master and my master’s masters all lived with the phrase that their wish was to advance to the Central Plains. As a result, it became an aspiration rather than a desire.”

“Then is this the end? It’s always like that. Master was a person who only thought about himself. After he left for Jungwon, didn’t he like the new world? “Are you saying that now?”

I felt the sword dance. At this moment, Sobaekta is thinking of King Hwan. That you are comparing him to Master.

Now was the time for me to step forward. This reconciliation could never be achieved without knowing the truth about King Hwan.

“That painter is someone who intentionally approached the religious leader.”

Sobaekta was startled by Geommugeuk’s words. But soon he reacted coldly.

“Stop talking nonsense.”

Geommugeuk did not try to persuade him emotionally. He reported the facts.

“They have infiltrated not only you, but also our school and the Murim Alliance.”

“!”

Because it was such a shocking statement, Sobaekta was surprised.

“It is a fact that has already happened, so it can be confirmed.”

“I can’t believe it.”

“Our side was targeting the Seobhonmazon, and the Murim Alliance was targeting the lord’s grandson. “I will officially inform you of the facts through our school’s Tongcheongak.”

Sobaekta was taken aback when specific details were mentioned.

“Why do you think I came here? As you said, neither the Heavenly Demon Church nor the Minor Church leaders have officially visited Pungcheon Church, so why did they come this far to visit in person?”

Geommugeuk asked at the end of the continuing truth.

“Has the cult leader ever doubted him even once?”

Of course there wasn’t. At that moment, her heart sank. Now that I think about it, he never once doubted that person. She naturally got to know him, came to trust him, and has come this far.

Sobaekta tried hard to deny Geommugeuk’s words.

“What trick are you trying to do again?”

He was the one who started doubting this, so why didn’t he have any doubts?

“It was he who did the trick. I won your heart by delving into your resentment toward Master. If what I say is false, then with the authority of the small sect of the Church of the Heavenly Demon, I will allow you to reach the new world. No, we will support your pursuit of new and external unity.”

Sobaekta was surprised.

“Are you serious?”

“exactly.”

Geommugeuk revealed his honest feelings.

“Do you know why I make things so complicated? “All we have to do is press on your blood transfusion, put him to sleep, and deal with him.”

That was correct. Because my strength was still suppressed. If the three of us here come rushing in after putting him to sleep, he won’t be able to handle them.

“Why are you doing this?”

“Your master said so. Even if I go back to the past, I will make you my successor. “There is only you.”

“!”

“Not for you. I want to prove that he chose his disciples well. I don’t want him to be hurt forever because of this. “For that person, I can endure greater hassle.”

At the words of the sword dance, the leader of the Pungcheon Church was inwardly moved. It was more touching than anything Geomukgeuk had ever said to me. It was the moment when the distance between the two people became one step closer.

Sobaekta looked at the leader of Pungcheon with a subtle and complicated mind.

“You said he taught you how to live and what a great person you are?”

Geommugeuk remembered exactly what he said in the space-time transformation technique.

“You shouldn’t compare that person and your master like that. It’s not difficult to become a hero when you need someone to rely on. If you want to compare, compare what that person can offer for you. Your master gave up his position as leader. I came here after a month because I knew you were in danger. Now, try it for yourself to see what he can offer and what he can do for you.”

Now Sobaekta was able to understand the intention of the sword dance. The meaning was to find out his identity directly. In hopes of reconciliation between myself and Master.

“What if I pretend to test him and tell him all about this by word of mouth?”

Then you will die by my hands like that villain.

Instead of conveying the cold reality, Geommugeuk looked at the leader of the Pungcheon Church and spoke calmly.

“It’s not you I trust, but your master. “At least he wouldn’t have handed over the position of leader to someone who was a fool to the end.”