Constituent contract - Chapter 964



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Episode 964: The True Strong Man

The spirit energy surged as violently as the ocean. This caused everyone to open their pores and greedily suck in the spirit energy in the air.

Yongjin was surprised. The spiritual energy inside the Hyeoncheon Dojong was not only highly concentrated, but it also seemed to contain something he had never felt before. He could not explain what it was.

As the gate opened, many disciples followed Mok Cheong-hwan excitedly into the gate. The disciples who had lost their qualifications could only watch with tears in their eyes as they disappeared into the gate.

After a while, the thick door closed tightly.

Yongjin, who had entered, continued to walk forward following Mokcheonghwan.

The passage was long, lined with tall trees on both sides, making it quiet yet full of life.

After walking another hundred miles along the passage, a square appeared.

The square was several times larger than Dong Hwang’s Hyeoncheon Dojong Square, and was even more magnificent.

In the center stood a huge statue. The statue was calm and majestic, like a god looking down on the sky, and it inspired awe in people.

In the wide square stood a long-haired man alone. He was quietly watching the people approaching.

In his expressionless eyes, there were rare flashes of light.

He didn’t breathe a word, but he exuded a cold feeling.

“It is an honor to meet you, Senior Somuk.”

Mok Cheong-hwan greeted him.

“Thank you for your hard work, Cheonghwan. I’ll take over now.”

The long-haired Somuk said with a light greeting. His tone was polite, but there was a liveliness in his voice.

‘He’s a real expert.’

Yongjin felt tremendous pressure from that man. It was even greater than the pressure from the elders.

Yongjin could tell from his breath that he was Joo Taekyung.

Judging from the fact that Mok Cheong-hwan called him senior, he seemed to be a disciple from an older generation than her. It was the first time that Joo Tae-kyung had radiated such strong energy.

The reason Yongjin judged him to be strong was because of the murderous intent that came from his bones, even from the depths of his soul.

He is a strong man who has experienced countless massacres, and his killing spirit has seeped into every cell of his body.

He was a strong man of Sisanhyeolhae, whose life spirit oozes out even when he speaks normally.

Mok Cheong-hwan said.

“Then, I will ask Senior Somuk. I will go first.”

After finishing speaking, Mok Cheong-hwan waved his hand to the people who were looking embarrassed and left.

Somuk shook his head while looking at everyone. Yongjin saw pity flash in his cold eyes.

When Somuk looked at the Dragon Blood Warriors, his eyes sparkled, but when he saw Yongjin, they became sharp like a blade.

It was as if he could see right through people’s hearts.

When his gaze reached Yongjin, he was calm and made no expression.

The corners of Somuk’s mouth rose subtly.

He nodded and said.

“Not bad. They’re somewhat similar to me.”

Everyone was bewildered by So-muk’s words, but no one could open their mouths because of So-muk’s cold breath.

“Let me introduce myself. My name is Somuk. I am a disciple of the previous generation, and your successor. Ten years ago, I stood here like you. When I look at you, faces filled with longing and fantasy come to mind. However, now, ten years later, most of them have already passed away.”

Somuk looked at everyone and said indifferently.

Everyone’s expressions changed at his words, but So-muk paid no attention and continued speaking.

“First of all, congratulations. You have passed the initial examination and become disciples of the Hyeoncheon Dojong. Some of you have natural talent, while others are just lucky. No matter how you look at it, being here is your ability, and no one can criticize you.

But this is only the first step into the final gate. The test you have just passed is merely a test to qualify as an outsider. In other words, you have all become outsider disciples. Now I will guide you to the next test, the test of an insider disciple.”

When they heard about the internal examination, all the students could not hide their excitement.

Somuk looked at his disciples with sympathetic eyes and said.

“The welfare and treatment of a disciple of the inner world is a hundred times that of a disciple of the outer world, but there is nothing in the world as good as a free rice cake. Even if a rice cake falls to you, it takes strength to receive it. If you try to receive it when you don’t have the strength, the result will not be good.”

Yongjin knew how strict his subordinate’s inspection was.

I asked Wang Mang some questions about the inspection before, but Wang Mang couldn’t tell me because of the rules. However, I could guess from the advice he gave me.

Somuk continued speaking.

“The examination of the foreigner is merely an introductory examination. To put it roughly, it is a recruitment of high-level odd-job workers. They are in charge of handling the troublesome tasks of the sect. However, they have the advantage of being paid higher than general odd-job workers, being able to train at fixed times, and having the training grounds provided for a limited time.

However, outsiders must stand duty and earn compensation. Only insiders do not have to stand duty, and if they lack training resources, they can earn points by performing tasks to obtain more resources. Some training grounds are open to insiders 24/7.

Yongjin sighed inwardly. After talking about all the good points, the bad points are bound to come out.

At that moment, Somuk continued speaking.

“However, to eat delicious rice cakes, you need the appropriate skills, force, and luck. The examination of an outsider and an insider are different. The examination of an outsider is just child’s play and is not life-threatening, but the examination of an insider… is real combat.”

The word ‘real-life’ was like a nail that was deeply embedded in everyone’s heart.

Moreover, it was creepy because Somuk spoke in his characteristically dark voice.

“The examination of the inner questioner is a battlefield soaked in blood. There, life withers away like a fragile flower. The reason the Jongmun sent me to prepare for this schedule is to let you know that the next ordeal will be so cruel that it will smell like blood, and that losing lives will be a daily occurrence.

It is a battlefield where only the truly strong can survive, so you must consider carefully. The treatment of an outsider is low, but if you work hard, you have a chance to advance to an insider. However, if you fail an insider’s inspection, all chances are gone.”

Those who had originally expected a hundredfold compensation for their troubles suddenly lost interest as if they had been poured with cold water.

“When examining a subject, the first thing to do is to give up your own life. If you can’t do that, it’s safe to say that you have no chance of surviving the examination. I’ve seen many of my colleagues fall. They struggled helplessly in helplessness and despair, and in the face of death.

If you go into battle, don’t expect anyone to come to your rescue. Because if someone else were to rescue you, you would have to give up half your life, and that would mean putting yourself in endless danger. So, I’m going to advise you now. Don’t try to do it rashly. Think and think again before you act.”

Somuk said seriously.

The scene became as quiet as a mouse.

People had difficulty breathing, as if a huge rock was being lifted from their chests.

They were torn between the temptation of becoming their own subjects and the threat of death.

Yongjin sighed. Somuk had said it with good intentions. If those who grew up in this greenhouse enter the real battlefield, it will definitely be a mass murder.

This is not something you can blame them for. You should blame their family line.

The fact that Jongmoon did not understand the principle that one must suffer losses early in order to build up skills put them in a dilemma.

“I have said everything. Now it is up to you to decide how to proceed. If you wish to participate in the examination of my subject, then go forward. If you wish to abandon the examination, then step back.”

After So-muk finished speaking, most people took a few steps forward. However, some stepped back. They knew their own abilities and were satisfied with their position as outsiders.

Most of those who retreated were third-rank practitioners. Many of them were disciples who had struggled through the last heavenly steps and had passed by relying on luck. They were like that even in the entry-level examinations, so there was no hope for the next examination.

While most of them moved forward and some retreated, a few disciples continued to hesitate and worry. These disciples had decent abilities and skills.

I was worried that I would have to give up, but I was also afraid to try.

Somuk didn’t rush them and just quietly waited for them to make their choice. He didn’t feel uncomfortable waiting because what they were going through was something he had also gone through once.

After half an hour had passed, everyone had finished thinking about it.

More than 20,000 people gave up, and more than 80,000 people decided to participate in the internal problem assessment.

Seeing so many people participating in the evaluation of my problem, So-muk felt helpless, but he said no more.

Soon, specialists came and took away the disciples who had chosen to give up.

I went to organize their accommodation and work.

After all the foreign disciples had left, So-muk opened his mouth.

“You have decided to participate in the examination of my subject, so I wish you good luck as a death row inmate. You will need to meet some people before the examination. Perhaps they can save your lives on the examination battlefield.”

As So-muk finished speaking, numerous streams of water flowed from under everyone’s feet.

Suddenly, the space around me changed, and I was transported to a dark and humid environment.

A rotten and thick aura of death was felt everywhere.

Everyone was shocked by the sudden transmission, but then a huge shadow appeared.

They were looking at people with cold eyes.

Even at a rough estimate, it is over three hundred thousand.

“He is truly strong.”

Looking at them, Yongjin’s heart also trembled. Not only were their scents extremely condensed, but their eyes were sharp as a knife, giving him an infinite sense of oppression.

What sets them apart from the strong in other fields is that they are truly strong, people who have truly experienced blood and tears.

Besides, most of them put a lot of pressure on Yongjin.