Reincarnated Swordmaster - Chapter 928



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True empty hometown

It’s ruined.

The moment I saw Dharma, my eyes went dark. And my mind stopped spinning and the world felt slow. Of all people, I had met the person I wanted to avoid the most here! My face hardened and I drew my sword with one arm.

Woof

As lightning swirled around the sword, Dharma stopped in his tracks. He gestured to the four humans following him as if to tell them to stop.

[ What a strange ability. What do you call that power?]

” … Sword Thunder.”

[Does this mean lightning shooting from the sword? Tell me, is that a power that can be used by making a contract with a certain ruler?]

” ……”

I didn’t know what to do.

‘Should I just commit suicide right now?’

The words of Dharma did not enter my mind, and only the numerous suicide methods I had learned from Zhuge Liang came to mind. No matter what I used, it would be possible to commit suicide. It was possible to commit suicide even in front of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. However, if I had come this far and committed suicide, there would really be nothing left.

I have learned a little about the whereabouts of Dharma and the Divine Worthies, and I have learned a little about the reality of the outer universe, but what does that mean? If it is extremely difficult to come to the outer universe, then if I end this life like this, it will only continue to be more difficult because of my singularity.

But even if I fight, there is no chance of winning. The Dharma before my eyes has the power of the [Old Ruler], so strong that even the Giant King Suin is reluctant to fight. No matter how strong my resolve is and how much strength I put in, the absolute difference in strength is unavoidable.

then…

I gathered my thoughts and opened my mouth.

“This is not a power that can be obtained by making a contract with a ruler. It is a power that can be used by manipulating energy.”

[ Qi (氣)?]

“It is a natural force that is scattered throughout the world. Through training, you can feel the energy, and after refining the energy according to the mind method, you can produce superhuman strength.”

First, I need to talk to Dharma.

Since Dharma didn’t attack me the moment he found me, he must have taken an interest in me. For now, it’s better to give him information and find out information about Dharma. If I make even the slightest mistake, I’ll die like a bug, but I have no choice.

[ ……]

At those words, Dharma folded his arms and became lost in thought. Then he said,

[ What you’re saying is… that the power called qi is a unique power of humans? ]

” okay.”

[ Then what are your eyes? I feel another kind of power in those eyes. ]

Are you talking about Hwaan Geumjeong?

I explained, caressing my eyelids.

“This is a unique ability I received from the fighting immortal known as Jecheon Daeseong. I can see through illusions and magic with these eyes.”

[ ……]

Dharma tilted his head. Then he said.

[ Magic…? Are those eyes also the eyes of magic?]

“Yes.”

[Does magic actually exist in your world?… Does the esoteric teachings of the radiators, which are nothing more than self-consolation, actually have real power?]

” … there is.”

[ What is a toss-up? ]

“When a human builds up their magical abilities and passes through the gate of enlightenment, they become immortals. The world where these immortals gather is called the Heavenly Realm. Even in that Heavenly Realm, those with exceptional combat abilities are called Toseon.”

[ Interesting…]

As Dharma was nodding his head, a man with a skinny face and sharp eyes among the five standing behind him shouted loudly. The man had a peculiarly shaved head, making him look bald.

“Master! If that guy is the singularity, then there is no need to talk any further! Kill him immediately and absorb his power.”

Dharma glanced at him and said.

[Hwangwoo (Yellow Ox). Just wait.]

Hwang Woo shouted with an impatient look.

“If it’s as you said, then wouldn’t the Master be in danger if we don’t destroy the singularity?”

[ That’s how it is. The singularity is a fateful ordeal that came to me. ]

“Then why…”

[ I feel something different about that guy…]

” ……”

Master?

I thought all the people behind Dharma were monks, but the only one with a shaved head was a skinny man named Huang Wu, and the rest were all different types of people. There was a beautiful woman, a strange man with only one arm, a strong-looking man, and a frail-looking man of letters.

Dharma said after a while.

[ Go inside and talk… Follow me. ]

I followed Dharma into the Kyojujeon. It was the Kyojujeon of the White Lotus Sect that I had visited many times in my previous life, but this place had a different atmosphere.

‘How shabby…’

The original Kyojujeon was splendid and magnificent. It even felt like a palace built by the White Lotus Sect, which had enormous money and power. However, this Kyojujeon was not a palace, but rather just a slightly larger building, and even that had a very shabby appearance. There were also poor people lying on mats here and there.

Soon we were sitting on a large stool. There were no chairs or tables, and it was literally just the bare floor. It was a situation that showed how poor the White Lotus Sect was, and I ended up sitting opposite Dharma.

There was silence for a moment, then Dharma opened his mouth.

[ You who came from another universe. What is your name? ]

“Baek Woong.”

[The presence of the divinity that accompanied you has disappeared. Where has that being gone?]

“We had a disagreement so we returned to our world.”

[Why did you come here?]

I hesitated for a moment to answer Dharma’s question.

” … The story is long. Before that, there’s something I want you to know first.”

[ What do you want to ask? ]

“Why do you assume I’m your singularity? I didn’t cross the universe with the intention of destroying singularities. My business is something else entirely. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

[ ……]

Dharma remained silent for a while and then slowly pointed his finger at me.

[ I already knew that a being like you would come from [outside] around this time. It wasn’t hard to guess that you were from [outside]. ]

“What…!! How!”

[Because… I brought the singularity forward.]

“……!!”

what?!

‘You brought the singularity forward?! That means…’

Are you saying that Dharma also did the same thing as me?

As I looked astonished, Dharma continued speaking.

[ Do you know the singularity? Do you know what it means to bring it forward? ]

What should I say?

I hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

” … I know.”

[ The story will be fast…]

Dharma continued speaking.

[ I read the [World Records] and summoned the strongest guardian deity that should not exist in this world. This act was not permitted by the laws of the universe… However, it was absolutely necessary, so I had no choice but to sacrifice my singularity. And since you appeared after that, I can only think of you as a singularity. ]

“……?”

World record?

I was confused, and then suddenly an old memory came to mind.

[Do you know about the protection of the Heavenly Blade? The protection of the Heavenly Blade is the power of the Mangryang Seonsa, but at the same time, it is a power that is directly drawn from the [Record of the World], which is a great law and axis that directly affects this great universe. Therefore, it has a power that is almost equal to the law of causality, so it is a principle that can even defeat the [Old Rulers].]

[If you were to be reincarnated, advise your past self to read [The Records of the World]. It is a realm you will never be able to reach without that clue.]

[As a sorcerer, I cannot achieve the ultimate goal of the realm of illusion without reaching [the world record]. However, there is more than one way to get there. There are many paths to take.]

[To put it simply, the entanglement of the realms of existence refers to the phenomenon of a singularity that transcends time and space. And when you know that singularity, a ‘path’ opens up. The new announcement says that if you walk along that ‘path’, you will reach [the world’s record].]

[ … The state of the illusion is just a metaphor. Strictly speaking, sorcery is the power of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but it goes beyond their limitations and is a state where one can obtain the power of the universe that only [the old rulers] can recognize and view.]

okay.

I’ve definitely heard it.

[World Record].

It was the ultimate goal that beings who had reached the pinnacle of sorcery, like Shin Gongpyo and Cheon Woojin, longed to reach in some way. Even the power of the Mangryang Seonsa, the Protection of the Heavenly Heaven, was based on [World Records], and although there were various methods, there was no doubt that it was a gathering place of cosmic power.

‘Is this saying that the Dharma in front of me directly viewed the world’s records?’

So does that mean that Dharma achieved powers that rival the realms of illusion in our world with just his pure abilities? Is that possible with just the achievement of pure magic in a world without martial arts or magic?

I thought deeply about Dharma’s words. Then I said.

“Surely there aren’t four of those guardian deities?”

[ Yes. ]

” ……”

[ It seems I have summoned something that existed in your world to our world… ]

As soon as I heard Dharma’s words, I could infer the situation.

‘The Four Great Gods!’

Almost certainly!

When the Great Dragon of the End died, the Four Great Spirits embedded in his body were scattered into the chaos of the universe, and they were summoned here from beyond the outer universe by Dharma’s [call]! When I thought about it like that, everything made sense, but I felt confused.

‘Ah… no. This is… strange!’

Isn’t that a contradiction?

Something is missing.

If this is a structure of elaborate causality, it feels like someone has intentionally left out a part of it!

There were some parts that were not convincing enough to make a hasty conclusion, so I kept silent. I was sure that if I jumped to conclusions and acted hastily, I would fall into a trap myself, so I decided to look at the situation more calmly.

Dharma, who was watching me roll my head, said:

[ However, if the singularity that came in exchange for summoning the Guardian Spirit is you… you are too weak. Considering the power and authority of the Guardian Spirit, it would be normal for a disaster befallen me… Something is strange, and that is why I felt the need to talk to you after our first clash. ]

” ……”

Are you saying that you felt strange because you were so weak that you felt like talking to me?

In a sense, it was a miserable feeling, but in fact, even that feeling was a luxury. Because Dharma’s power was on the level of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, he had already reached the realm of an absolute being who could rule the Milky Way. Since I am still not even a speck of that power, I am in a situation where I have to be grateful for his mercy.

“I see.”

[ Baek Woong. Now tell me your story. How have you lived, and why did you come to our world…]

Can I tell you?

I flinched at the thought of the restrictions I had placed on myself. I wanted to talk about my past life without mentioning it, but if I did, Dharma would immediately realize that he was hiding something. I racked my brain and opened my mouth.

“I came here to find the Four Great Gods.”

We have no choice but to focus only on the story, leaving out the reincarnation abilities as much as possible.

And I started telling the story of how I came to find the Four Great Gods, and the story of the final battle with the giant dragon a thousand years ago that Yeo Dong-bin had experienced. I also told the story of how I came to this world and met the rainbow serpent, and how the rainbow serpent sent me here.

Dharma seemed to be listening intently to my story, and the five people around him were also listening. When I was about to finish my story, Dharma asked a question.

[ Is that so… Did you also bring forward the singularity? And did you come to find the Four Great Gods in order to overcome the singularity? ]

” okay.”

[Why did you bring it forward?]

I was momentarily speechless at the sudden question. If I were to explain the details, I would have to talk about my past life. I hesitated and then said.

“It was to save the world.”

Eight… I can’t think of a way to say it.

There is no way to explain this without talking about past life abilities.

When I was ready to be tortured by Dharma, he seemed to understand something and said.

[ … Yes. You were also like me.]

” ……”

[You don’t have to force yourself to say it.]

A being like me?

What does that mean?

When I tilted my head at Dharma’s strange words, Dharma said:

[ Then, I guess we should first check whether our understandings are in agreement or not. This is actually the reason why I wanted to talk to you today. ]

Dharma, who had said so, spoke to the one-armed strange man sitting on his right.

[Hye-ga (慧可). Bring the guardian deity.]

The one-armed eccentric named Hyega bowed with only one hand and then headed off somewhere without saying a word.

And when Hyega came back, I could see the four weapons he had brought on his cart.

“……?”

huh?

I felt strange.

Then Dharma glanced at the four weapons placed on the cart and spoke to me.

[Look. Are these the Four Great Gods you mentioned?]

“Wait… I need to see.”

I jumped up and grabbed the weapon, feeling it. I checked its shape and looked around, examining the divine power within.

Clink

Then, after a while, he answered, dropping everything he was holding on the floor.

” … no.”

Although the shape is similar, this is by no means the Four Great Gods.

Far from being a divine weapon, this is just a cheap weapon that looks fancy.

There is not even a speck of divine power, no wisdom, and no magic power at all. They are cheap items that would be displayed for show in a weapon shop or decoration shop. There is not even a sense of history. There is not even the four great powers of the earth or the natural power that were said to be embedded in the Four Great Gods.

There’s no way this is the Four Great Gods.

You can never stand up to the apocalyptic dragon with these third-rate weapons!

No matter how much a weapon can show its true value depending on the user, its true value cannot be hidden in front of Hwaan Geumjeong. A great object is bound to unconditionally reveal the evidence of its greatness.

No way…

[ Hehehe…]

When I glanced back at Dharma, he smiled sadly.

[ I guess that was… a fake guardian deity… ]