Beastly and Fearlessly - Chapter 48
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Episode 48
Namcheon Damdong Dongjujeon.
“What day is it today?”
Dongju Dammuheun asked Deoksam, seeming anxious.
“Two days have passed, my lord.”
I think there’s been a similar situation before.
Why does this guy always go to Mujangbong Peak to practice his martial arts instead of his perfectly good house?
If you do that, you won’t be able to wake up for two days.
“I know the old man must be lonely, so bring him a bottle of alcohol. Tell him that he must have had a hard time protecting the law every time.”
“All right.”
“Oh. What was his name? He’s the dark cloud sign that follows him around. Oh, Tofu. Where is he?”
“The Lord of Sodong is next to me. He is lying down next to me, snoring and sleeping, and that guy hasn’t opened his eyes for two days either.”
“Huh. It seems like people of similar backgrounds get along well when they meet.”
Anyway, it’s not bad news that you’ll be practicing for two days.
The labor union said that upon examination, it appeared that the person had taken an elixir.
A real elixir, not the colorful mushroom-like thing from before.
I don’t know how he got it, but the fact that it took him two days to practice means that he has gained a lot of energy.
Dammuhun muttered quietly.
“… … I’m looking forward to it.”
* * *
Unarmed.
“Are you coming to your senses now?”
When I opened my eyes, I saw Nosa sitting on a rock as if he was lying down.
It seems he has come to protect the law this time too.
“thank you.”
“I just came to get some fresh air, so don’t worry about it. By the way, what is it?”
There is no way a nobleman of his age wouldn’t know that I took the elixir.
“It was a doll.”
I was afraid that if I said the name Millennium Doll Seol-sam, annoying questions would follow, so I just beat around the bush.
“Oh. Where did you get that precious thing?”
“Ah, ah, that’s… … . I picked it up here.”
I’m glad you didn’t ask me so many questions.
Of course, they looked at me like I was crazy.
“Hoo”
Two days.
The exercise took longer than I thought.
However, he took all of the power of the Millennium Doll.
Now, the lower abdomen below the navel is quite heavy.
There is still a considerable amount of energy spread throughout the body, but it will soon be concentrated in the danjeon.
The number of treasures in the air has also increased to eight.
It means that we have finally reached the fourth level of the Gyeonghashin Gong.
Now, there is no need to be pushed around by average guys in terms of experience.
Now the goal is the Odan-gong.
As you go up each level, the number of treasures doubles, and by the time you reach the fourth level, there are sixteen.
A level that surpasses the realm of the previous life where he was called Hong-an-gwi.
Of course, even if you take an elixir that is comparable to the Millennium Doll Seol-sam, you cannot reach the next level.
It’s that difficult.
“In three days, the secret meeting with Dongju will take place. Do you know that?”
“The preparations are complete.”
* * *
Three days later, at the Great Battle.
Namungdae, where the largest number of warriors gather in Namcheon Damdong.
The skills of Nam Woong-dae-ju Gam Cheol-woo, who leads them all, are undoubtedly great.
Of course, the hidden power of Namcheon Damdong can be said to be the Iron Youngdae, which is made up of twenty great warriors.
Even if Cheolyeongdaeju Gwak Deung-un were to go to the Central Plains right now, he would easily become the loser of one region.
Now that he has put his sword down, there is no need to explain the old man Mujinbaek who was once called the Gwanghyeolsu and fought by the side of the Beast King.
But everyone knows.
Who is the strongest warrior in Namcheon Damdong?
“Are you ready to receive the title of warrior?”
The strongest master of Namcheon Damdong asked me.
“yes.”
He answered briefly.
The strongest opponent I’ve ever met since I was reborn.
Although I have gained a lot from my previous life’s martial arts, I am still not good enough to deal with him.
So exciting.
For the first time, I can give it my all with peace of mind.
“Sodongju, hang in there.”
“Dongju, I might become the Beast King from Namcheon Damdong, so please be gentle with me.”
“You have to hold out for exactly ten seconds. I’m betting all my money on it.”
Warriors who bet money on Dongju and Sodongju’s martial arts.
This is Namcheon Damdong.
A place where you can throw away manners as long as you have the skills and pride.
That’s why I like it.
All the warriors of Namcheon Damdong gathered.
Even the members of the Iron Guard, whose faces you usually can’t even see, took their seats in the corner.
The fight to earn the title of warrior is always a celebration.
Because this is the moment when comrades who will shed blood together on the battlefield and protect each other’s backs are born.
Moreover, today is a duel between Sodongju, who received the Dragon’s Seal, and Dongju, the best of Namcheon Damdong.
The atmosphere in Namcheon Damdong has been hot for several days already.
I could also see my mother in the distance.
An expression of anticipation rather than worry.
I gave a brief greeting.
“Do your best. I will do the same.”
“It’s what I was hoping for.”
My father’s expression is extremely serious.
It feels like I’m going to battle.
Sling.
He pulled out the rock salt and threw away the scabbard.
My father still stands there, without drawing his sword.
My heart is pounding.
This is not a simple battle just to earn the title of warrior.
It is a showdown with one of the best players in the Beast Palace.
Regardless of whether you win or lose, by the time this fight is over, you will have gained tremendous enlightenment.
“Do you know why I personally participated in this battle?”
“I think you are trying to teach me something.”
“If you learn martial arts well from the old master, that’s enough. I want to convey to you what I want to say through the sword.”
This is not a teaching, but something I want to say… … .
I have to give it everything I have to listen to that story.
I pulled up my internal energy from the danjeon that had become heavy with the Millennium Doll Seol-sam.
I feel like my whole body is filled with strength.
Sling.
My father, who had been looking at me calmly, drew his sword and took a stance.
The standard form of the Gyeongcheon Sword.
You can tell just by looking at the details.
It is completely different from the Gyeongcheon Sword Technique that Baekbuin Dammugun showed.
Everything is different, just following the same form.
It is different from that of Nosa, and it is also different from the Gyeongcheon Sword Technique that I am trying to unfold.
I said we would take the same path but climb a different mountain.
“Hoooo”
I took a deep breath and looked into my father’s eyes.
A situation where two huge men are aiming their swords in the same position.
thud!
I stepped on the truth.
The ground was dug deep with a loud noise.
He closed the distance in one step and swung the rock salt.
Ssaeeek!
With my background, I am not yet able to deal with my father.
Two of the eight towers collapsed at once.
Stagnant energy surges forth like a tidal wave.
All that power was put into the sword.
A blow that seems to split the heavens and earth apart.
My father’s sword blocked it as if it had been there from the beginning.
Kaaaaang!
The rock salt in my hand bounced away.
Sparks flew everywhere.
Wow… … .
My wrist feels numb.
It is a sword made by pouring out solid iron.
It contained all the power that could bring down two towers.
But how can you dismiss it so easily?
With just one collision, the smokescreen heated up.
“Wow! Wow!”
“Did you see the movement of the sorcerer just now? How can he contain that much strength at that speed?”
“Haha. I can’t help but laugh. Just look at the strength with which he can swing that huge sword with one hand. It looks similar in size to my Bangcheongeuk, but how can he do it with one hand… … .”
“Isn’t the Lord Dongju, who can easily strike down that heavy sword, truly amazing?”
“Oh my. What are your skills, Dongju?”
Unlike the warriors’ hot passion, our eyes were cold and settled.
“again!”
Father’s scolding.
A look that says it’s still not enough.
It means to take out everything you have.
I tried to face my father without the power of the Red Dragon.
The history of the Millennium Doll has also expanded, and thanks to that, the four-stage achievement of Gyeonghashin Gong has been achieved.
I thought that some level of sum would be possible… … .
It was my mistake.
Even if you give it your all, there is an opponent right in front of you that is difficult to handle.
Awaken the power of the red dragon.
Mine, yet not yet mine… … .
It feels like I’ve borrowed the breath of a sleeping dragon for a moment.
But that alone is a tremendous force.
That’s right.
The dark sword’s blade was dyed red.
It blazes as if it had just been taken from the hot fire of a forge.
The imprint on my left shoulder feels hot, as if it’s on fire.
The scales, which were probably pitch-black, are now dyed red.
“No, why is that sword… … .”
“Isn’t that the power of the Red Dragon? A power that only the Beast King can bring out!”
“So I don’t understand even more. I clearly received the Black Dragon’s imprint, so how come… … .”
The warriors surrounding them were murmuring.
I’ve heard stories about dragon imprints, but this is the first time I’ve seen one in person.
And on top of that, the power of the red dragon is drawn from the black dragon.
He stood before his father again, aiming his flailing sword.
* * *
Dam Mu-Heun looked at Dam Myung standing in front of him.
Before I knew it, it had grown big enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with me.
In such a short period of time, it was hard to believe that he was the son who avoided training and just took a nap.
Truly amazing growth.
And what is that blazing flame on that huge sword?
And how about the black dragon’s seal?
The image of the Beast King in his youth overlapped with that of Dam-myeong, who was aiming his sword.
Even if you receive the Dragon’s Seal, it takes a long time to draw out its power.
Because every Beast King who has ever sat on the throne has been like that.
“Heh heh.”
It’s truly amazing and admirable.
But as always, what you see isn’t everything.
He opened his mouth, looking into Dammyung’s eyes that burned as hot as the flames of a giant sword.
“With all your might! If you want to have no regrets.”
Boom!
The tip of the sword points towards you with a sharp awakening that shakes the entire Daeyeonmujang.
Shhh.
He lightly swatted away the sword that was piercing him as quickly as an arrow.
Wow.
In that moment, he spun his body around with that force and slashed at his waist, followed by a storm of attacks.
Kang! Kagak! Bang!
A weed that targets everyone’s blood.
The speed becomes faster, and the power loaded onto the sword also becomes heavier.
The hot heat emanating from the sword seemed as if it would burn down the entire smokescreen at any moment.
The grains of sand in the smokescreen shot up into the sky like sparks.
“Was that the extent of Sodongju’s skills?”
“Wielding that huge sword and moving at that speed? Can’t you even follow it with your eyes?”
“Look at those two faces over there.”
Two people were laughing between two crossed swords.
The main character of Namcheon Damdong, Dammuheun, and the main character of Sodong, Dammyeong.
I thought I would get stronger.
Because even labor and management shook their heads in amazement at the unbelievable growth.
But to this extent.
Still, as the protagonist of Namcheon Damdong, or rather as a father, I have to say what I want to say.
I don’t know if you can understand what I mean by the sword.
Dammuhun took an attacking stance for the first time since the fight began.
It lifted my spirits.
The swordsman, unable to overcome the force, lets out a low groan.
Dam-myeong also knows that Dam-mu-heun’s momentum has changed.
After taking a short breath, I gathered all my remaining strength.
The energy produced by the two people collided, creating a small vortex on the smokescreen.
thud!
Deep footprints are imprinted on the training ground floor.
Dammuhun stepped on the stone and eliminated the distance between the two.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Although he is no match for the dragon, he himself has received the imprint of a black bear.
The black bear is one of the top predators in the southern hemisphere.
No amount of fangs from any beast can pierce through that thick hide in one swipe.
Its huge forelimbs tear apart its opponents indiscriminately.
The same goes for Dammuhun.
He can absorb the opponent’s attacks with his body and crush them with a strength like a mountain.
An attack that discards sophistication and variation and focuses only on the power contained in the sword.
“Ugh.”
Dammyung let out a low groan.
There is no such thing as fancy technique.
As it continues, the power overlaps.
Even my brother, who is known as the best warrior in the Beast Palace, cannot avoid and continuously receive this chain attack.
Boom! Boom!
A thin stream of blood flowed from Dam-myeong’s grip holding the sword.
But don’t avoid or dodge it.
He just stares straight at my sword with his eyes wide open and waits for the next strike.
Gulp.
When the seventh attack was blocked, Dam-Myeong was pushed back.
I can hear your heavy breathing from here.
Seven times?
I was thinking of telling you that you’d be great if you could just block it three times.
What’s even more surprising is that he didn’t avoid it until the very end.
Surely I could have deflected my attack mid-air.
There were plenty of opportunities for that.
But that guy didn’t do that.
It was as if he wanted to experience firsthand the extent of my attacks.
‘Hmm. Now I don’t know who’s testing whom… … .’
A drop of blood falls from Dam-myeong’s hand.
The hand holding the sword is trembling.
But he grabs it again as if he will never let it go.
He looked at Dam-myeong with the same gaze as at the beginning and shouted in a loud voice.
“Up to here!”
A situation where everyone held their breath and watched.
The silence that had been engulfing the space suddenly broke at Dammuhun’s one word.
“Wow! Wow!”
The entire grounds of Namcheon Damdong were shaken by the tremendous cheers.
Everyone watching was raising their weapons high in the sky and shouting.
After a long time had passed.
Again, everyone’s eyes turned to the two people on the training ground.
Two people who still stand tall like old trees even after a huge storm has passed.
Dammuhun opened his mouth quietly.
“The name of the Sodongju of Namcheon Damdong is… … .”
I looked around slowly.
The warriors of Namcheon Damdong looking at Dongju.
Everyone is waiting with excited expressions.
The birth of a new warrior.
The name of the one who will one day lead them.
So I shouted loudly.
“He is now… … a warrior of the Beast Palace!”
Cheers that could have shaken Namcheon Damdong erupted once again.
In the center of it all, two men stood looking at each other.
As if they had made a promise, everyone was calling out Dammyeong’s name.
In the boiling heat, Dammuhun’s eyes were asking Dammyeong a question.
Those words I conveyed to you with my sword, no, with my whole body.
Do you understand?