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The secret area I visited last time lost its red aura after overcoming the ordeal.

Even if you entered through the open stone gate, you could not enter the secret world, the other side of the world.

Geomseong, who later visited the area to investigate, said that it was just a waiting period for the secret area to be reorganized. If natural guardians accumulate in the future, the secret area will reveal its power again. It was said.

Sayun glanced at Geomseong slightly. Her eyes contained the wonder of seeing that mysterious scene, as well as a bit of melancholy.

‘Master…’

I can see her eyes becoming slightly wet.

He was infinitely reliable when it came to martial arts, but he was very awkward and clumsy in other areas.

So the teacher I liked even more was looking at the secret scenery and drawing about the past.

The pain she had to go through, the blood that had to remain on her hands.

Ryu Hyeon also seemed to know this and did not say anything to his teacher.

How long did he remain silent like that?

Geomseong pointed to the secret area and spoke in a slightly subdued voice.

“I don’t think it’s dangerous.”

“Is that so?”

“Hmm. Because it’s quite a familiar energy.”

I don’t feel anything like that. But since it was what the teacher said, I couldn’t help but believe it. That’s why Ryu Hyeon lightly patted Sayun on the back.

“Do you want to try it? Or…”

“Ah. I will try it.”

When Sayun, who had been walking lightly, stood in front of the secret area, the same phenomenon as last time occurred. It was a red energy. The moment it wrapped around his body, Bigyeong let out his voice just like before.

-Who are you?

“Disciple of Hong Seong-moon. This is Sayoon.”

At the same time, the red energy that flowed fell on Ryu Hyeon.

-Who are you?

“This is Hong Seong-moon’s disciple Ryu Hyeon.”

And last.

When the red energy forms on the body of the Sword Saint.

-Who are you?

Geomseong did not answer. While.

She seemed to be speechless and her lips were moving, but she barely managed to spit out words as if she was vomiting when Sayoon and Ryuhyeon’s gaze was directed at her.

“…I am Na Ye-rin, a swordsman with long letters from Hong Seong-moon.”

Unlike usual, Geomseong spoke in a slightly intimidated tone.

Ryu Hyun and Sayoon were puzzled by her reaction. Why are you doing that? But Geomseong just stared blankly at the secret world.

Tension, maybe fear.

The two of them were surprised by something they had never seen before.

-Cow…!!

The door to the secret world opens. What you see inside is the world behind it. When the space for the challenge was prepared, Ryu Hyeon asked Geomseong.

“Shall we come in?”

“I want to experience this with other students as well. If you think about how you fell asleep after passing through the secret area last time…”

If this was a secret place left behind by Hongseongmun, it was only natural that Hongseongmun’s disciples should experience it. Even if that was the case last time.

But Geomseong did not finish his sentence. He just gazes softly at Sayoon.

“Uh. Of course I’m fine!”

The existence of this secret world was not even known to the long-time master of swordsmanship. The person who informed it was an unidentified ‘uncle’, and that uncle sent a letter to Sayoon.

What if ‘Uncle’ told the location of this secret place for Hong Seong-moon?

Then just send a letter to Hongseongmun.

Nevertheless, the fact that he specifically sent a letter to Sayun must have been because he wanted Sayun to experience this secret world.

In that case, even if this secret world was created by Hong Seong-moon’s ancestor, it was clear that the decision-making power was with Sayun.

“Thank you.”

Geomseong grinned at Sayun, who did not waver at all. And then the stroking that follows. As a pure white hand gently stroked her gray hair, Sayun smiled brightly without even realizing it.

There were no disciples who did not attend the midnight gathering.

After hearing the circumstances, everyone said they wanted to experience Hongseongmun’s secret scenery, and their qualifications were met as well.

“By the way, Ambassador. Is it okay if there are so many people entering the secret area? I think this is how the challenge becomes too easy.”

“In secret places, the difficulty of the challenge often increases when the number of visitors increases. If there is something like a formation there, the more there are, the greater the damage.”

Ryu Hyeon, who has experienced the secret world, explained in place of Hongryeon. While the disciples, who were seeing this for the first time, were amazed, the Sword Saint also added one more word.

“You also need to consider the issue of compensation. They say that in the worst case scenario, when you get your reward, you often end up stabbing each other in the last room. That’s why it’s common to take a reasonable number and only bring people you can trust.”

“Huh? really? Then wouldn’t it be dangerous if we all went in together…”

“But if Hongryeon and Ryuhyeon are going in together and it’s Hongseongmun’s secret area… I don’t think there will be a problem even if a large number of people go in. However, I would like to ask for your understanding before entering.”

Geomseong brought up Sayun and explained again how he discovered this secret place. I thought it was just someone I knew, but the rest looked at Sayoon with surprised eyes because it was their first time hearing this.

Her face quickly turned red as the sisters’ eyes were focused on her.

“So. Whatever the reward of this secret world is, I hope Sayun has it. If you think there is a problem, please tell me.”

There was no one. Hongryeon smiled and nodded, and Ryu Hyeon glanced at Sayun, remembering what he said before.

There are no people in Hongseongmun who are jealous of the youngest child’s growth.

Moreover, the fact that he told Sayun the location of this place means that he told it for her, and he probably sent it because he wanted Sayun to receive the reward.

Coveting what belongs to others is a departure from righteousness.

Also, if Sayoon can become stronger through this, wouldn’t that be a happy thing too?

Therefore, all of the disciples accepted the Sword Saint’s proposal with a smile.

Seeing that sight, Sayoon felt her heart sink. My eyes are hot and my hands are shaking. When she lowered her head and flinched, Geomseong stroked her head.

“Now. Then go in.”

“Um… Master, are you not going in?”

“Someone has to stay… That’s what Jang Moon-in should do.”

Hongryeon looked at Geomseong’s complexion with concern.

Geomseong only smiled faintly at her.

Looking at that, Hongryeon got the feeling that Geomseong was forcing a smile to hide his gloom.

When I went inside, I saw a secret place with a similar atmosphere to the secret place I visited last time. However, the other thing is that the energy coming from the secret area is a little stronger than the last time.

“Be careful.”

Hongryeon, who leads everyone, was on alert.

Even if this place is a secret place for Hongseongmun, it doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous.

Hongryeon smiled bitterly in the first room she arrived at.

Unlike last time, it was a room that resembled a long passageway. However, the hole in the wall of the room was suspicious, and I had to pay attention to the patterns carved on the floor and ceiling.

“Hmm…”

Just by looking at it, Hongryeon could tell what this room was for.

“Seongryubo’s steps and the pattern on the ceiling must be done in parallel with Seongchulgak.”

With just those words, all of the disciples seemed to know how to get through this place. Seongchul-gak. The first half of Hongseong Shingong was an attack-oriented game.

If last time was a test of one’s proficiency in the Seongryubo itself, this time it was a test of whether one could apply it.

Seongryubo and Seongchulgak have good compatibility and are often used when combined.

“First, the kiln.”

Hongryeon lightly relaxed her body and took the first step toward Seongryubo. At that moment, protruding from the hole in the wall was a long iron bar.

The moment Seongryubo dodges an iron bar fired at a speed that would cause severe pain if hit by one, another iron bar pops out.

If you are someone who has not learned Seongryubo, you will be beaten by that iron bar and fall.

“Inhale!”

However, for Hongryeon, Seongryubo can be performed even with her eyes closed. Therefore, he passed with ease, avoiding the iron bars and even kicking away large clubs falling from above through Seongchulgak.

Standing at the end of the room, she waved to the remaining students.

“Now. Did you see it?”

And so, the midnight training began.

As expected, the secret area was similar to last time.

It’s like trying to check how well you’ve learned Hongseong Shingong.

Tests and challenges.

Even though they were repeating something they already knew, Hong Seong-moon’s disciples were not dissatisfied.

This was because, in the process of reconfirming, some people gained some small insight.

Even though it is a level of enlightenment that reorganizes the herbivorous knowledge in the first half and utilizes it. All of the disciples, including Hongryeon, knew well that these things accumulate and grow.

Although it was a sudden, unexpected trip at night, I gained a lot from it.

Everyone was so happy when we arrived at the last room.

– Crrr…!!

Without fail, there was Sonachal, the owner of the secret place.

But this time was a little different. The last time Sonachal was there, there were wounds here and there on the body, but this time Sonachal had no wounds.

Hongryeon, who was watching the hidden monster capable of fighting in perfect condition, secretly glanced at Sayun.

Indeed, can she do it?

“Can you do it?”

“Yes.”

Hongryeon smiled at her as she nodded.

“Everyone else is on standby… Sayoon. Is there any problem with black?”

At Hongryeon’s words, Sayun glanced at her sword. It’s a worn-out sword. He was even affected by his fight with Hwaho last time, so he was in a state where he could break at any moment.

That’s why he tried to give Hongryeon the new sword he bought last time, but Sayun gave it to Yuhee, who fought Hwaho with him.

When Hongryeon mentions the sword, she is probably saying she is sorry.

“Ahaha… Sister Yuhee’s sword is older. I didn’t know when it would break… Then, of course, the sister-in-law should receive it. I’ll be back then.”

There was no fear in her steps.

“Is it okay?”

“It’ll be okay.”

As soon as he encounters Sona Chal, Sayun’s sword moves. A quick, sharp sword strike.

It didn’t seem that difficult to deal with Sonachal, as not only was the use of internal energy freely, but also the harmony of each method, boxing method, and long method was achieved.

“This is a child who found his own path at the beginning of his career. If that’s the case, there won’t be any problem.”

Didn’t the elixir also increase his stamina?

So just watch.

‘With a smile.’

Sonachal was strong. But that didn’t mean it couldn’t be dealt with.

Because there was already starlight in front of Sayoon.

Each step is filled with Starlight’s consideration.

Starlight showed itself in two steps.

He said that the starlight becomes stronger in three steps.

The starlight showed the way as you walked.

As long as the starlight remains clear to show where to go. For Sayun, Sona Chal was not a feared opponent.

-Kyaaaa!!

Along with a terrible roar comes the kick of Sonachal, whose arm was severed.

However, Seongryubo gently made him dodge the attack, and Yoo Seong-kwon broke Sonachal’s thick hide.

The sword shot fired there cuts off Sonachal’s other arm.

-Kick…Kick…!!

Despite the hatred Sonachal radiated, Hongseong Shingong did not react. Because the star that shined on her was so bright that she lost herself in being swept up in the hatred of others.

That’s why she picked up a sword.

-Suddenly!!

The final blow.

The very subtle but subtle red energy contained in the sword, which was struck as strongly as lightning, cut through even Sonachal’s thick leather.

“Phew…”

Even though it borrowed the power of Choshik, it was not an easy task to implement sword energy. Sayoon, feeling empty and empty, stepped back, and Hongryeon grinned at her.

“The realization I gained while freeing myself from the demonic spell last time was of great help. It’s already dark.”

“It’s all thanks to my teacher and sisters.”

And it’s all thanks to you.

Sayoon mulled over the words that were coming out of her mouth.

“Okay. Good job.”

Hongryeon patted her shoulder and took her to the room where the reward was.

It was a large box. Sayoon, who was staring at it, gently opened the box and gently squeezed what was inside.

It was a single sword.

A long sword wrapped in a pitch-black azur wood scabbard.

Sayun gently grasped the hilt of the sword. The leather feels nice on the palm of my hand.

And then, slowly, the sword that was sleeping in the azur tree scabbard was revealed.

“This is an amazing thing. Are there cases where weapons from secret places are not cavalry?”

It wasn’t a special sword.

Because it was just an ordinary, slightly clunky-looking sword.

A sword that doesn’t even have a name engraved on it, which is standard for precious weapons.

Hongryeon looked at the sword, which seemed to be inferior to the elixir she had obtained last time, and was amazed. When she returned it, Sayun hugged it dearly.

“Still, it’s a treasure to me.”

he.

Because this is what you wanted to get.

So today.

One of Sayun’s treasures was added, and her inner light became a little stronger.