Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 16
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Episode 16
Dongjujeon.
“Did you call?”
Father, mother, old man and young woman were waiting together.
“How are you feeling?”
After everything was over, I collapsed from exhaustion.
It’s not because of the tension between life and death.
I’ve experienced things like that countless times in my past life.
“I feel better now after a day of rest.”
In the fight against Damwangsu, I destroyed all of the treasures.
Two dams built with Gyeongsangsa Temple.
Since I poured out all my strength at once, I couldn’t help but feel exhausted.
“That’s fortunate.”
Even though I risked my life to prove my worth as a solicitor, I didn’t get a single compliment.
Is it fortunate that he at least asked about my physical condition?
The mother standing next to him also said nothing.
A dignified and elegant appearance as usual.
But all the warriors of Namcheon Damdong witnessed her true form.
The sight of him flying in like the wind and stabbing the senator’s heart with a sword.
… … It was definitely a blue-tinged sword.
The sword emits different light depending on the martial arts skills learned.
Those subtle differences can sometimes reveal your martial arts skills.
Even in the Central Plains, where all sorts of colors of darkness run rampant, blue is rare.
Is this the place? The place where you can create the blue sky with a single sword…
“I called you because I have something to ask you.”
“yes.”
“Did you face north from Myorim?”
This all came in one go.
That’s a good thing.
I was wondering about something.
“Yes.”
“The wound on your back was inflicted by the tiger guarding that place?”
“……yes.”
My father didn’t say anything.
The expression on his face showed that only the old man standing nearby had expected this to happen.
After a while, my father opened his mouth.
“Then did you get that power from there?”
“I don’t know what kind of power you are asking about.”
“The power that blocked the sword of the senator. At that time, you didn’t have a single drop of your inner strength left. But that… … .”
This time, the labor and management continued speaking.
“It was clearly a power that was not yours. And it took the form of a dragon.”
I knew that it was that thing near my heart that gave me strength.
But it was in the form of a dragon.
At my surprised expression, Nosa added an explanation.
“The moment you blocked the sword of the senator, your body was enveloped in something hazy. The power extended to your training sword. It didn’t look like you had drawn on your inner strength. What should I say? It looked like a dragon was surrounding you.”
It’s not something I pulled out.
After the battle, I tried to awaken that power several times.
But there was no response.
“Of course, that’s just what Dongju and I saw. So I could have seen things wrong. Anyway, what happened in the northern forest?”
I finished this non-combat and proved my qualifications as a sodongju, but I feel like I’m being interrogated.
“Before that, let me ask you one thing. Who is buried there?”
It is a graveyard where only the ancestors of Namcheon Damdong are buried for generations.
It makes no sense that someone else’s grave is in such a sacred place.
“hmm…….”
My father couldn’t answer easily.
Is this a secret that he can’t even explain to his son, So Dong-ju, who will one day lead Namcheon Damdong?
How great a person he is.
“I don’t know.”
“yes?”
“All I know is that he is related to the first Beast King. From what I can guess, all the martial arts of the Beast Palace came from him.”
The first beast king, Nam Ji-hak.
The first one to establish the Beast Palace and give himself the title of Beast King.
An absolute master who could look down on the world but never left Namman.
All the martial arts that the warriors of the Beast Palace are currently learning were passed down through him.
Gyeongcheon Geomhae is also his sword technique.
But all of that came from the one buried in the northern forest?
Who the hell is that guy?
“What did you get there?”
At that moment, various murals I had seen came to mind.
He was seen spitting fire from his hands and flying through the sky like lightning.
It was impenetrable even with countless swords, and did not tire even when facing thousands of enemies.
Does that mean all of that was true?
“… … I don’t know.”
It’s true.
I still don’t know what power is in me.
Whether it’s strength or a curse.
Fortunately, my father didn’t ask any more questions.
“Ming, you have proven yourself worthy of being a Sodongju. However, do not forget that you have only been recognized by one family, Namcheondamdong. Now, you should look outward. Namman is wide.”
Because Namman is so big… … .
It is probably the size of the largest lakes in Central Plains, the Cheonghae and Sacheon combined.
So there are many places where the power of the Beast Palace cannot reach.
There are countless groups and powerful people, known and unknown, ruling the place.
Of course, anyone would agree that the Beast Palace is the loser of the entire Nanman Empire.
If you narrow your gaze to the Beast Palace, the families belonging to Paldong are always competing for the position of Beast King.
Besides, there are numerous other families besides Paldong.
Places that are always looking for an opportunity to get their name on the list of eight families.
I guess now it’s time to prove my existence to them.
But the world I see is wider.
So I answered.
“Then shouldn’t that gaze be directed not just at others but at the world?”
Of course, the starting point is the Namman Wild Beast Palace.
* * *
Now that the messy household affairs have been sorted out, there’s only one thing left to do.
I just kept practicing every day.
Even if you aim to conquer the world, first of all, you must be recognized by the Beast Palace.
The way to get my presence acknowledged in the Beast Palace is simple.
Things will happen if you become stronger… … .
A place where only the strong are recognized.
This is the Namman Wild Beast Palace.
I practiced without resting.
Bankruptcy, Taeryubo, and Gyeongcheongeomhae.
The martial arts of the Beast Palace that fit this newly acquired body perfectly.
Being able to practice without any worries… … .
This is the life I dreamed of.
The only people who met face to face were Deoksam and Nosa.
I didn’t necessarily ask about the consent situation.
The senior leader who was supposed to protect Dongju and lead Namcheon Damdong coveted the position of Dongju by sending a fake Sodongju.
And on top of that, he even tried to kill Sodongju.
The atmosphere of agreement cannot be good.
We headed towards Mujangbong Peak before the sun rose.
Every morning, I practice meditation there.
My danjeon feels heavy and tingly, maybe I can overcome the wall of today’s Gyeonghashin Gong Samdan Gong.
“Hey, Sodongju. Are you going to Mujangbong today? Take it easy.”
Warriors who have already appeared in the training ground.
“When you have time, let’s have a fight, Sodongju.”
“Come by later. It’s the day we open the snake wine that has been aged for ten years.”
“No, you didn’t call me, so you’re just taking care of Sodongju? Are you going to beg for a seat later?”
It was just my thought that the atmosphere would not be good.
These strong, rugged, and fierce warriors are always full of energy.
And don’t neglect your training.
All of this is my father’s influence.
He also doesn’t miss a single day of training.
“I should become a Dongju like that. No, if I’m going to do it, I might as well become the Beast King… … .”
I climbed up to the top of the mountain and sat cross-legged.
When you reach the third level of Gyeonghashin Gong, the number of treasures increases from two to four.
The size of the force doesn’t double, but the power that can be detonated instantaneously doubles.
Today, I will definitely achieve the three-stage attack.
* * *
Dongjujeon.
“Dongju, the Dongju of Mansang Gwakdong has come to visit.”
“Mansang Gwak Dongju? Why him?”
“I don’t know why. Oh, and Sodongju from Mansanggwakdong came with me too.”
There are many families in Namman.
Some places aim to produce warriors of great strength, while others aim to be nimble and fast.
There are some families that communicate with various beasts and use their powers, and there are also families that protect the Beast Palace with the power of magic passed down from generation to generation.
Namcheon Dam-dong and Mansanggwak-dong are places where warriors are raised.
The only difference is whether or not the name is listed on the arm.
Namcheon Damdong never once gave up the name of Paldong to Mansanggwakdong.
“Long time no see.”
“I stopped by to see you on my way.”
Mansang Gwak Dong-ju Gwak Myeong-san.
He was the one who opposed the most in the past, talking about legitimate succession.
There were even voices raised saying that Mansanggwakdong should take the place of Paldong instead of Namcheondamdong, who has mixed blood from Jungwon.
You’re not the type of person to stop by just to say hello, so what would you have to say?
Dammuhun’s gaze turned to the rear.
“Is that kid the troublemaker of Mansanggwakdong? I heard that he was given the title of warrior at such a young age.”
Behind Gwak Myeong-san stood a giant man who looked half as tall as an average man.
A huge physique that doesn’t match his young face.
His eyes are slanted and his gaze is cloudy, making him look a bit stupid.
“Oh, that’s right. This child is my son. Please introduce him quickly. He is Namcheon Damdongju.”
“Oh, hello. Ma, this is Sodongju of Mansang Gwakdong, Gwa, Gwa, Gwak Man-hu.”
Kwak Man-hu bowed in a awkward tone.
I guess it’s true that all talent is concentrated in one strength.
“You’re only seventeen, but you’re already worthy of standing up to the mighty warriors of Mansanggwakdong. It might sound like I’m bragging about my son, but you were born with real strength. Haha. Oh my. I bragged about my son in front of Damdongju, who’s already worried because of the lazy Sodongju. But I can’t do whatever I want with my children.”
The fact that Dam-myeong proved his qualifications as a So-dong-ju through a martial arts lesson was not made public.
It was Dongju’s order to keep quiet, as it was a matter within the family and there was also an unpleasant incident involving the senior chieftain.
So, Gwak Myeong-san doesn’t know the current situation in Namcheon Dam-dong.
“No. It’s something to celebrate. But it would be difficult to inherit the Dongju position just because he has a lot of power… … . I guess I brought up something unnecessary.”
Dam Mu-Heun looked at Kwak Man-Hoo again.
The complexion is excessively red and the eyes are restless.
Judging from the fact that he can’t stand still and is wiggling his toes even during a brief conversation, the rumors about Mansanggwakdong are true.
Rumor has it that Gwak Myeong-san is airlifting various magical herbs and elixirs from the Central Plains in order to maximize his child’s strength.
Things like ginseng and hundred-year-old water parsley have strong yang energy.
Why don’t you know that greed is ruining your children?
It is obviously not good to take an elixir that is too focused on one side at a young age.
‘Tsk tsk.’
Dammuhun clicked his tongue without realizing it.
The person who so hated the blood of the Central Plains obtained the elixir of the Central Plains and fed it to him.
Those who are strict with others are usually lenient with themselves.
“Now tell me what’s really important.”
“Ah. I’m talking about the gathering to be held at the Beast Palace next year. I have a suggestion to make in relation to that… … .”
“It’s a gathering of the disciples… … . Since the disciples from Paldong are gathering, you don’t have to worry about it in Mansanggwakdong.”
The Sodonghoe is an event to see how much power the next generation of Paldong, who will protect the Beast Palace in the future, has.
If you show any shortcomings at that time, you may have to step down from your position as the leader.
“Do you know what the current evaluation of Namcheon Damdong is in Namman? They are talking behind my back that Namcheon Damdong, which has lasted for hundreds of years, will collapse because of one lazy bum.”
“Namcheon Damdong is collapsing?”
“Oh. Don’t misunderstand. That’s not what I said. I just hear that kind of talk here and there.”
If you try to listen, you can hear it.
Maybe you can step forward and spread it.
“Go ahead and try. I will listen and then judge.”
“So what I’m saying is… … .”
Kwak Myeong-san hesitated for a moment and then opened his mouth in a resolute voice.
“I’ll get straight to the point. Next year, at the Sodonghoe, our Mansanggwakdong will attend in place of Namcheondamdong!”
“What did you just say?”
“Wouldn’t it be better for Mansanggwakdong to attend rather than be laughed at by attending the meeting? At least Namcheondamdong won’t be the laughing stock.”
“A mockery?”
In that moment, a huge amount of energy emanated from Dammuhun’s entire body.
Mansang Gwak Dong-ju opened his mouth, holding onto the table as he felt the pressure pressing down on him from all sides.
“Hey, calm down for a moment. I’m not making this offer unconditionally. Even if Namcheon Damdong comes down from Paldong, I promise to maintain the various positions he has enjoyed so far. In addition to that, I will give various compensations from Mansanggwakdong… … .”
bang!
Dammuhun slammed the table.
The table carved from stone could not withstand the force and split in half with a crunching sound.
“Only the Beast King can judge the qualifications of Pal Dong. Just as I judge the qualifications of my son.”
Dammuhun’s firm voice.
“So now go back and take good care of Dongju’s good son. Stop giving him the elixir you smuggled in from the Central Plains. If you do that, your face will turn red like a persimmon.”
At his words, Kwak Man-hoo’s already red face turned even redder.
“That, but Namcheon Damdong is the place that represents the various families of Namman and is listed in the Paldong. So, our Mansanggwakdong also has the right to speak about the qualifications of Sodongju.”
“You will soon find out. You are more than qualified to be the Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong.”
“What qualifications does So Dong-ju, who is not only of Central Plains blood but also known as the world’s greatest lazy bum, have? He will only tarnish the name of the Beast Palace with his dirty blood.”
“What? Dirty blood?”
The moment when Dammuhun is about to exude life force.
A familiar voice was heard from behind.
“How can I prove that qualification?”