Episode 179:
The two were standing in the training hall. It was because we were training together.
Jin Cheon-hee trained with Cheon-yu and learned at least some of the aspects of the Shenmu season.
‘Cheonwoo really understands energy quickly.’
That was the greatest advantage I felt while training together.
When it came to sensing energy and manipulating it, Cheonwoo was unrivaled.
“Brother, I just noticed something distorted in the sword attack.”
“It’s been distorted? “If that’s the case, it means things went the way I wanted.”
I was happy to hear those words.
Jin Cheon-hee is a transcendent expert.
Of course, the transcendent master himself must be a very outstanding swordsman within the powerhouse, but he is by no means comparable to his teacher or grandfather.
‘It’s nothing compared to the Heavenly Demon.’
Now I think I know a little bit about Yeo Ha-ryun’s state.
Due to the divine protection of the Heavenly God, Yeo Ha-ryun was instinctively approaching Simmu.
It meant that Geomro was instinctively pursuing it even though he was not Hyeon-gyeong.
Although the side effects of the homicidal impulse are great, the ability to kill is a great talent.
The more I thought about Yeo Ha-ryun, the more distant it seemed.
‘miss you. How are you doing? Ha-Ryun.’
When I suddenly feel a surge of longing, I send letters. However, this is a shaman who can be said to be the heart of the political faction.
Jin Cheon-hee is not big enough to send a letter from here to where Ha-ryun is.
‘He must have become very strong again by now.’
It was a big step for Jin Cheon-hee to be able to refract space.
“It seems that I have become able to do this, albeit to a limited extent, by learning Yangyi Shingung and Taegeukhyegeom.”
“It must be a great achievement to realize even a small part of it and make it your own. “Isn’t it usually something you can’t even attempt unless you reach the level of the prefecture?”
“yes.”
“But why does he look like he’s finally taken a step forward?”
The state that Jin Cheon-hee had just shown was a state that would make one hug a sword and sob.
Simmu’s side.
However, Jin Cheon-hee seemed to have done what was obvious.
“Hahahaha, that’s right. “The higher you climb, the higher you see.”
“I’m scared, brother.”
Cheonwoo grumbled sincerely.
Even though he became stronger, Jin Cheon-hee was never satisfied.
“I don’t know what to call this herbal food I just wrote.”
It was possible to slightly bend the opponent’s attack by using true energy.
Some may ask what’s so great about simply bending. However, its utility was endless.
‘For example, if you turn an enemy’s attack coming in a straight line by just about 10 degrees, something interesting can happen.’
The range is approximately 1 cheok (25cm) based on the body of the sword.
It only slightly twists the power rather than completely draining it, but when used in conjunction with swordsmanship, the opponent’s sword strike cannot reach Jin Cheon-hee.
“Even if it’s the same peak, my brother will have an overwhelming technical superiority, so it will be possible to ‘survive and subdue’ what he wants.”
“okay. Even if a limb is lost, if you still have life, you are alive.”
Jin Tianxi nodded solemnly.
“Plus, it goes amazingly well with the Hyeonwonjeondanshingong.”
Jin Cheon-hee, who uses thought acceleration, has no choice but to gain a strategic advantage when exchanging offense and defense with her opponent. In other words, if she has such a higher technical function, she can more easily neutralize her opponent.
Cheonwoo narrowed his eyes and grumbled.
“My brother has strength, thought acceleration, and is superior in technique, so in reality, there is no one who can beat him in the peak.”
“That’s a good thing. Because quick suppression can bring peace. “Killing doesn’t suit my temperament.”
“Somehow, my brother seems more like a Taoist than a Taoist.”
“I said I wouldn’t kill him, but I didn’t say I would leave him alone.”
Cheonwoo burst into laughter at those words.
“That’s why it’s more like a Taoist. “Better than someone like me.”
Instead of answering those words, Jin Cheon-hee ruffled Cheon-woo’s hair.
“Don’t say that. Sometimes you have to kill one ruthless bastard to save a thousand people. “There are no absolutes.”
Still, I didn’t want to get blood on my hands if possible.
Anyone who has lived in the martial arts world since childhood would know that murder is a very serious thing to modern people’s sensibilities.
‘If you don’t want to experience war PTSD when you get older, you have to live moderately.’
I don’t care about the quality of life of the wicked, but shouldn’t I take care of the quality of my life?
“Anyway… it’s almost time.”
Jin Cheon-hee suddenly looks up at the sky.
Looking at the sunset sky, Jin Cheon-hee was reminded of a saying widely known in Gangho.
“Iknow, right. “It’s already tomorrow.”
Cheonwoo answered with a slightly sullen expression.
Jin Cheon-hee smiled while looking at that face.
“It’s a class for those who are familiar with the conversation. “There’s no need to be so sullen.”
“Those who have met will inevitably part, and those who have parted will meet again… This is a saying from the Lotus Sutra. But bro. “The word ‘when’ is missing from that scripture.”
Lotus Sutra. One of the Buddhist scriptures. The phrase that appears there was originally meant to represent reincarnation, a core doctrine of Buddhism.
However, it was also often used as a metaphor for a fateful meeting in Gangho. And in fact, that happened frequently.
The strong people meet and then part ways, but eventually meet again.
Even if it is in the form of life and death.
“It can’t be helped because we have each other’s lives. still. “I know that I am living a healthy life, so I should be satisfied with that.”
Cheonwoo slightly frowned, as if he was a little dissatisfied.
Despite Cheon-woo’s expression, Jin Cheon-hee smiled even more and raised her sword.
“ruler. Because today is the last day. “Shall we have a sparring match with Cheonwoo?”
Cheonwoo saw that and raised his sword.
“Then let me ask you a favor. brother.”
“good.”
Jin Cheon-hee smiled and took a stance.
The sunset is setting. the sky is red Clouds are flowing.
Time waits for no one. The sun rises and sets and eventually life goes on.
In an emotional mood, Jin Cheon-hee recalled the events that occurred in Wudang Mountain.
I gained a lot from coming to Mt. Wudang.
I acquired a second teacher, learned the martial arts of the Shaman sect, deepened my Yangyi martial arts skills, and even mastered the last bits of Taegeukhyegeom.
It was short but enjoyable, so I knew I would miss this meeting someday.
So Jin Cheon-hee extended her sword towards Cheon-woo who was standing across from her.
After time passes. To remember the present moment more happily.
visor.
Sword and sword clashed.
Although it did not have a sharp edge, it was a false sword made of metal, so it was as heavy as a real sword.
Two such swords dance in the air. The sword stretched out by Jin Cheon-hee flowed along the path of the Socheong Sword Technique.
The sword strokes of Taecheong swordsmanship are large and exciting.
Like that, the Socheong sword technique also followed that sword path, so the sword’s trajectory was refreshing.
Although the sword stroke can be easily read, the reason why it is recognized in the powerhouse is because, unlike the sword, the body posture moves with the feeling of pressuring the opponent’s movement.
Because swordsmanship is not just about moving the sword, the movement of the body along with the sword is also determined.
Its power is evident.
And when the two swordsmen who had learned the Socheong sword technique worked together, their movements were so beautiful that it almost looked like a dance.
Jin Cheon-hee moves by calculating the sword path with thought acceleration, and Cheon-woo follows it with a ghost-like sense.
It was a map.
Jin Cheon-hee’s analysis of the Socheong sword technique is taught through sparring.
And Tianyu’s senses quickly absorbed it.
As the dance moves continued, Jin Cheon-hee saw a smile appear on Cheon-woo’s face.
Could learning martial arts be that fun?
Although she is a martial arts fanatic, Jin Cheon-hee learned martial arts out of necessity.
What Cheon-woo was feeling from Jin Cheon-hee was a sensation that was difficult to understand. But since Cheon-woo was so happy, I was very happy as an older brother.
However, just as there is a beginning and there is an end, something like a coordinated dance move will eventually come to an end.
Slowly, the sword’s movement slowed down and eventually stopped.
“Haa…haa….”
“Good job. The sword itself is perfect. Moreover, the improvisation and transformation are also excellent. No matter how hard I tried to shake it, it blocked it very well. He immediately realized what I wanted to tell him. “It’s great.”
“It’s too much praise, bro. Haha… my brother. “You’re not even out of breath… wow… you know.”
“I have a lot of inner strength, right? And from what I can see, he is a transcendent expert.”
Hearing Jin Cheon-hee’s words, Cheon-woo took a deep breath and only then got his breathing in order and stood.
“Thank you for your teachings.”
“What do you do with something like this?”
“no. The grace I received from my brother… is immeasurable. It was my brother who saved my life. “It was my brother who recommended me to the independent faction.”
“Anyone else would have done the same if they saw your situation.”
“Not really. “If it were something anyone could do, there would have been many people like me in this shaman faction.”
Jin Cheon-hee smiled slightly at Cheon-woo.
“no. Cheonwoo. “You’ve been so unlucky all this time.”
“….”
Cheonwoo shook his head again.
“When I was young, I thought every day that I could die next week, or that I could die within the next week. There were times when I went to sleep in a dog house when my children were beating me. Having no name means it has no meaning. “If it has no meaning, it means it has no value.”
Jin Cheon-hee was the only person who saved Cheon-woo’s life, gave him a name, and told him that he had talent.
Cheonwoo habitually stroked his eye patch.
“I feel fortunate that I lost one eye. “If it weren’t for that disease, I wouldn’t have been able to meet my brother.”
“Cheonwoo.”
Cheon-woo just smiled with a helpless expression despite Jin Cheon-hee’s voice.
“I can’t even imagine it now. “My body has grown so much, and the scars from back then are almost gone now.”
“okay. You grew up well. “He became handsome.”
“It’s thanks to my brother. “Thanks to my older brother who caught me and helped me up.”
Cheonwoo lay down unarmed and looked at the sunset.
Cheonwoo looked with regret at the sky, which had now almost completely lost its red color.
“I don’t want to break up with my brother.”
“It’s already been too long.”
“I know.”
For Kang Ho-in, separation is always a thing. Still, there was never a time when I wasn’t disappointed.
When the sun completely set, Cheonwoo finally woke up.
“Brother, how strong is that person named Yeo Ha-ryun?”
“Hmm… he’s really strong.”
“What if I learn everything about being a shaman?”
“In that case, you are at least Hyun-kyung, so why? “Why don’t you say you want to become the best person in the world?”
“ha ha ha.”
Cheonwoo’s clear laughter filled the training hall.
“Actually, it doesn’t really matter whether someone acknowledges it or not. Because you are my brother inside me. Still, I really want to share a sword with that person named Yeo Ha-ryun.”
“….”
“You look like you really hate your brother.”
“….”
“You can postpone it. Because I will wait as long as I can. “Because I can wait.”
Cheonwoo muttered lowly with earnestness.
Jin Cheon-hee said.
“Next time, I’ll send you a bigger scarf. “I will also send you frequent letters.”
“yes. brother.”
The two laughed and bumped their fists.
widely.
The breakup came that way.
* * *
Noon the next day. Jin Cheon-hee ate a late breakfast and took steps to leave Mt. Wudang.
Cheon-woo followed Jin Cheon-hee to Haegeomji and saw her off.
“Ugh, it’s such a shame that I have to send my brother away like this.”
“Next time we can meet earlier than this.”
It was my older brother whom I had not seen in many years.
Once when you are young and once after you become an adult.
When will the next time be?
It was natural to feel impatient.
