The Return of the Namgoong Clan’s Granddaughter - Chapter 154



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Episode 154

Seolhwa’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

test?

I know this being is not human.

This realm of existence is also so vast that he cannot surpass it.

That’s why I also thought that this offer might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.

one.

“no.”

[!]

Oh, I haven’t confirmed whether the battle with Blood Lord is over, whether the disciples of Hwasan are alive, or what happened to Namgung’s force and Seop Mu-gwang.

I couldn’t let myself be swayed by something unknown at such a precarious moment.

“I don’t know what you are, but please get me out of here. I have work to do right now.”

[If you pass my test, you may gain something great.]

“I know, but if I just disappear without saying anything, there will be a lot of people who will worry.”

If it were me in my previous life, I would have taken the test without hesitation.

But the current self couldn’t do that.

“I can’t make my people anxious.”

That there are people you have to protect.

Some might call them shackles, but to Seol-hwa now, they were the very thing that kept her alive.

[So you’re the one that those guys who’ve been making a fuss in my territory are looking for.]

“!”

Are you looking for me?

“Are these Namgung’s people?”

[Now that I think about it, they are people with the energy of the heavens. One of them is quite something. Maybe he’s as good as Hwagyeong?]

It’s my grandfather.

The fact that Namgung Mucheon was looking for him meant that the battle with the Five Blood Lords was already over.

If Namgung Mucheon is safe, it means the outcome of the battle is positive.

‘Thank goodness it ended well.’

[Don’t worry about them. Some guy who hates noise is gone. While you’re at it, tell him that you’re okay.]

“… .”

[Now that you have nothing to worry about, I’ll ask you again. Take the test. It’s not a bad offer for you, since you need strength.]

“!”

[I saw the fight you guys had in my territory. It was quite interesting to see those who manipulate blood after a long time.]

“Do you know about that power?”

[If you want to hear the answer, take the test.]

“… .”

The giant being was cooperative, but did not answer questions beyond a certain level.

The reaction was one of curiosity but distrust in the tale.

Seolhwa was troubled.

Oh, the battle with the Blood Lord is over.

He told his grandfather that he was safe, so shouldn’t he be okay?

[I don’t give this opportunity to just anyone. In thousands of years, there are only a handful of people who have caught my interest.]

“… .”

[The moment you leave this area, you will never see me again.]

Is it a spirit? Or a divine being?

If it has a spirit that can communicate with humans, then it must have existed for a really long time.

‘Strength.’

It was he who moved Seol-hwa’s heart.

Through this incident at the volcano, Seolhwa learned something.

‘It’s not enough to just prepare for what might happen.’

Growing the power of the Namgung Sega and preventing the volcano from self-destructing were all in preparation for the war with the Blood Cult that would occur a few years later.

In the war with the Blood Cult, the foundation was laid to prevent the power of the Jeongpa Murim from collapsing easily, thereby preventing a loss of power.

In the process, he accidentally killed the Yuk Blood Lord and also weakened the power of the Oh Blood Lord.

Having been through all that, I understand.

It is not enough to just focus on building up your inner strength.

‘We have to fight back. Starting now.’

We must take an active role in preventing the Blood Cult from growing in power.

Just as the Blood Cult is trying to shake the foundations of the Jeongpa Murim forces by hiding within them, we must now recruit those who will become the core of the Blood Cult forces and shake the foundations of the Blood Cult.

These are the people who became the backbone of the Blood Cult when it first began to be active in the martial arts world.

‘Black island.’

It was Sapa.

Before destroying the Jeongpa Murim, these are the people who spread the name of Blood Cult and laid the foundation for expanding their power.

‘Big and small black waves, water channels, green forests, and Haomun.’

Even though it may seem that the order of the martial arts world revolves around the Baekdo faction, the influence of the Black Path faction cannot be ignored.

The Blood Horse watched them closely and used them to expand their power.

I absolutely must stop it in this life.

‘To prevent the Black Sword Sect forces from being subjugated to the Blood Cult…’

“Can you really give me strength?”

[Of course.]

“Can you become stronger than I am now?”

[Do you think you are strong?]

no.

Not strong.

No matter how much I hear people call me a monster, it’s just ‘for a thirteen year old’.

The current self was just a weak child who couldn’t even make it to the top 100.

‘To defeat the Blood Demon….’

It needs to get stronger.

Even if you become so strong that everyone thinks you’re strange, you have to become stronger and faster.

‘I can protect everyone.’

In that sense, this being’s offer to make her even stronger was a stroke of luck for Seolhwa.

I don’t know what will happen at the end of this test.

Seolhwa nodded.

“Okay. Okay. What should I do?”

[You made a wise choice.]

At that moment, a field covered with blue sky spread out before Seolhwa’s eyes.

From somewhere, the laughter of a child could be heard.

When Seol-hwa turned her head towards where the sound had come from and then turned her head again, a magnificent manor spread out before her eyes.

[This is your mental image.]

Seolhwa recognized the huge estate at once.

It was his own house, Namgung Se-ga.

[You must face your true nature. That is my test.]

* * *

Blame- tadadot-

Namgung Mucheon, who was searching the entire area of ​​the volcano for traces of the story, stopped walking at one moment.

He looked at one place.

And then, in the blink of an eye, someone appeared in that spot.

Namgung Mucheon’s lips opened slightly and then closed.

He took the lottery ticket from the person standing in front of him.

The man simply received Namgung Mucheon’s greeting while carrying his luggage on his back, without bowing in return.

“It’s been a while. Heavenly Dragon Sword Emperor.”

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. Have you been here, Elder Guyangdo? It’s been a long time since I’ve heard from you.”

“It’s been quite some time since I’ve stayed here. The world has been noisy, so I’ve been hiding. You’ve aged quite a bit in the meantime.”

“… .”

“Are you looking for your granddaughter?”

“!”

Namgung Mucheon looked at Guyangdo with surprised eyes.

He already knew that he was looking for his granddaughter.

“Do you know where my granddaughter is?”

“Your granddaughter is doing well. She seems to have caught his eye.”

“If you call me that guy… .”

“I am the master of this mountain.”

“!”

“I am only a guest, but he has spent countless hours on this mountain, so he can truly be called the master.”

The owner of the volcano?

Guyangdo was known as one of the best swordsmen in the world decades before Namgung Mucheon was listed as one of the top ten swordsmen.

One day, his tracks suddenly disappeared without a trace, and many people in the martial arts world began to talk about Guyangdo’s death.

It’s surprising that he appeared before my eyes looking stronger than before, but there’s someone who recognizes him as their master?

“My granddaughter met a coincidence.”

“Whether or not this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is up to you, granddaughter.”

“… .”

Guyangdo was famous for being a wandering traveler who did not lean towards any standards, but Namgung Mucheon remembered him as a man with a strong sense of justice.

If he is doing well, then he is not dangerous.

Namgung Mucheon took the lottery ticket again towards Guyangdo.

“Please take good care of my granddaughter, sir.”

“It’s not me, fate.”

“It is a coincidence that you have seen my granddaughter. I know it is shameless, but please watch over her so that she can return safely.”

Gu Yang-do did not answer.

But Namgung Mucheon knew that he would grant his request.

“I’ll take my leave now.”

Namgung Mucheon, who had been respectful to him until the end, turned around and walked away.

“There is a heaven above the heaven.”

“… .”

“Don’t forget that fact.”

Namgung Mucheon bowed briefly once again.

When I raised my head, he was already gone.

* * *

Self-sacrifice.

Seol-hwa went beyond the large gate.

The huge gate, which required me to bend my head completely to see the signboard, felt even bigger than I had previously known.

It wasn’t just the front door.

The pavilions were all huge, and the path to the manor felt as wide as the sea.

As if I had become smaller… .

‘It really got smaller, didn’t it?’

Seolhwa looked down at her shrunken hands.

It was clearly the hand of a child, smaller than before, not to mention its size.

Seolhwa looked around and found a place where she could see her reflection.

The person he finally met was a very small child who looked to be only four or five years old.

‘I came back at thirteen, and it got harder from there.’

Why do I keep coming back to the past?

It was a strange thing.

It was when I was fondling my chubby and soft cheeks.

“Snow flower!”

Seolhwa quickly turned her head at the familiar voice.

From afar, someone with a familiar face was running towards me.

Father, it was Namgung Cheongun.

And behind him, there was a woman.