episode_0427

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Seo Mun-yeon stubbornly refused to provide guidance.

When Seo Mun-yeon realized the situation our group was currently in, he became angry and said that he would teach us the true method.

On the surface, it seemed like he was criticizing our recklessness in confronting the danger of blood religion, but that wasn’t the only reason.

What touched Seo Mun-yeon’s inner feelings?

Such questions arose in my mind, but the most important thing was something else.

Base method.

Considering the attitude of Seo Mun-yeon, who threatened not to regret anything, there was a high possibility that the method that Seo Mun-yeon would provide would have major side effects.

“Do you know the difference between left and right?”

“I know as much as others know.”

“Explain.”

Udo is a practitioner. A path that builds strength through one’s own efforts.

On the other hand, the left path usually means not being selective about the means and methods of accumulating power. Representative examples include drinking and nourishing food, inhalation, and blood absorption.

Seo Mun-yeon nodded at my explanation.

“Martial artists would divide left and right ways based on that standard, but Jinbeopsa masters would not. Jinbeop masters guide those who draw the true method only based on the principles they have learned. And those who use all means to advance the law are called leftists.”

“You may have already realized that I explained this at length, but I belong to that left-hand path. We will not simply defend our defenses and send energy, but we will mobilize all means and methods to achieve results. And in the process, you will face situations you could not even imagine.”

Seo Mun-yeon looked at me and my companions as if it were a final warning.

“I will ask you the last question. Will you be taught the Jin method?”

I didn’t answer.

Because I decided that the opinions of my companions were the most important.

“I will be prepared.”

People nodded one by one, led by Yeo Il-ye. Black cat. Yeo-il-ye. Hyeok Kirin. The Dok-Go theory. And even Dang Do-yeon.

Seeing my companions willing to take unknown risks for me made me feel grateful once again.

Seo Mun-yeon looked at me and my companions with a gloomy expression.

Did he want me and my companions to get scared and retreat from here?

“Then it’s good.”

Seo Moon-yeon reluctantly made a decision.

In contrast to Seo Moon-yeon’s lingering attitude, he steadily developed a strategy. I and my companions stood on the ground and tested something, and I had Tang So-yeol continue to make tools with various engravings on them.

Armor covered with horns, headband, gaiters, and bandanas.

Even though I literally had to cover my entire body, neither I nor my group had any complaints.

As I wore the horns all over my body, I felt some kind of force interfering with the flow of my brain.

There was no way to know exactly whether this omen was positive or negative, but even this minor change was a joy for those of us who had not been able to move a single step since moving toward the goal.

“You have laid the minimum foundation.”

In this way, Seo Moon-yeon’s declaration, which made additional adjustments, was made.

“Let’s unfold Samjaejin.”

In front of Seo Mun-yeon’s house. Six people, including me, formed a group on the wide lawn. We, dressed in a lot of gear with inscriptions on it, looked at each other with nervous expressions.

“…I’m going.”

The flow of the battle started with Hyeok Kirin.

Considering the size, nature, and level of power, it was easiest to start with Hyeok Kirin.

Hyeok Kirin. Black cat. And the flow of energy leading to me.

Since it was still the beginning of the battle, it was not difficult to catch it and let it go. I followed that flow of energy. The flow of energy continued to Dang Do-yeon, and Dang Do-yeon sent energy to Yeo Il-e, and Yeo Il-ye sent energy to Dokgo Iseol.

And the story of Dokgo goes back to Hyeok Kirin.

Energy that has completed one cycle.

The problem started here. In a situation where the energies of everyone who makes up the formation are already mixed together, it is necessary to continuously increase the energy flowing through the formation.

But we have failed here again and again.

You need to add and circulate the energy, but due to heavy heating, it is difficult to circulate the energy, or you try to add more energy and end up losing more energy.

Rather than showing off their full power, the balance of the battle was often shattered even if the party members showed even a little bit of strength.

Will it be different this time?

“Hmm!”

Hyukkirin, who had received the energy of all the party members, made a strange expression and sent the energy to the black cat. The black cat also looked at the white cat and sent its energy to me.

And the moment you receive that energy.

I also looked at the black cat without realizing it.

What should I say about this feeling?

Should I say that it feels like our hands and feet are in sync even though we haven’t discussed anything in advance?

An appropriate sentence to express the current situation immediately appeared in my head.

All heart.

It was a situation where I was investing all my nerves in gathering energy to maintain the flow of the battle, but strangely enough, I felt close to the black cat.

I felt like I had some idea of how to deal with the oral cavity, which had just quietly frozen all my energy until now.

Ssss!!

It was a truly strange feeling.

It’s been 3 weeks since I practiced Jinbeop with my group. I practiced Jinbeop really hard for those three weeks, but I had never received such strong and stable energy.

Hyeok Kirin’s stable energy. The black cat’s oral cavity that slowly freezes everything. When it explodes, it takes away all my energy, but usually my brain energy is like oil floating on water. There are no sharp spots, but the size of the energy is huge. The energy of Dang Do-yeon, who chooses to hide here and there instead of harmony. And even the uncooperative and violent spirit of Dokgo-seongseol.

Even if I die soon, I can’t say that I am one.

Still, all of this was contained in the path of Jinbeop.

The most problematic thing right now is the black cat’s oral cavity. Of course, since it was just added, it would be a problem. I consoled my wild mouth.

Surprisingly, the flow of the oral cavity became stable.

“Wow.”

It was an action I took, but I was surprised and let out an exclamation.

Did I mention that I’ve manipulated oral pronunciation at least a little bit?

It is extremely difficult to handle other people’s energy.

Is the strategy difficult for no reason?

As I have said many times, qi is the essence of a person.

Even if the internal energy is formed from the same martial energy, in the end, the internal energy can only have similar properties and cannot be completely the same.

Even if you follow the same teachings, your subjective thoughts inevitably get mixed up in the process of using energy, so you have a hard time handling even similar energy.

Even though the energy is similar, I struggle so much. What if it is a different energy?

There was no need to even say it.

But now, I have succeeded in handling oral pronunciation even though I have no understanding of oral pronunciation.

Could it have something to do with the feeling that I had a connection with the black cat?

Is this the number that Seo Moon-yeon prepared?

Thinking about this, I gain more brain power and give energy to Dang Do-yeon. Dang Do-yeon also flinched and threw back the energy he had received.

A round of water flowed again.

Samjaejin’s flow, which could not be continued for two times, continues for the fourth and fifth times.

The faces of the group were filled with excitement at the outrageous achievement. Somehow, I felt that feeling more vividly than ever.

Sixth cycle.

The eyes met the black cat.

Even though it didn’t really make sense, I was able to read the black cat’s thoughts that it was impossible to continue the flow any further. Surely more than this is too much?

The energy of the formation has also increased significantly, and the dissonance within the formation continues due to the fundamental mixing of various internal forces.

Although it is possible to touch the oral cavity, the minimum intervention is possible. Since the others were probably the same as me, it would be difficult to put more energy into the formation.

That’s why I wrapped that energy around my body.

The energy of Hyeok Kirin, Heukmyo, me, Dang Do-yeon, Yeo Il-ye, and Dokgo Iseol pour out according to the command of my sword.

The blow was barely directed, let alone properly delivering power.

Kwaaa!!!

Each energy pours out into the central heating system. The control was a mess, but the force was so great that a bitter vortex swept across the front.

I was overcome by an exhilarating sensation.

At best, it’s just Sam Jae-jin.

The basic of basics is that you simply increase your strength by imparting your energy to the person next to you without any sense, and just pour out the strength you have gathered without adding any techniques.

However, since it was the first result I had achieved since I started aiming to advance with my companions, a smile naturally appeared.

“I did it!!”

The group gathered together around Hyeok Kirin, who was jumping up and down with cheers, and shared the joy. The feeling of joy overflowing in the eyes of the group comes clearer than ever.

The feeling of connection with the black cat who was giving me energy was the strongest, but as I received the energy from my companions, I felt like we were connecting with each other little by little.

It was just a vague feeling with no basis.

Everyone in the group sincerely hoped that Jinbeop would be successful, and the joy was doubled as everyone worked together to achieve that common goal.

Even Yeo-il and Dok-go Yi-seol, who were most at odds, were looking at each other and sharing joy, so it was all said and done.

While they were sharing their joy, Seo Mun-yeon approached.

“Master Jin!”

“Successful!”

“Yes. The foundation was removed.”

I, too, tried my best to blend in with the happy group.

“Thank you so much. I will repay this favor somehow. If you need anything, please let me know.”

Seo Mun-yeon looked at me and the group with a strange expression. It was a time when I was feeling embarrassed because I thought I might have changed my attitude too much when I saw Seo Mun-yeon’s expression, which should have been said to be indifferent.

“The greetings are given after everything is over. The difficulty is…it’s just the beginning, and we don’t know whether we’ll be able to reap the results or not.”

Today’s success was surprising to me and my group, but to Seo Mun-yeon, it was no big deal.

Seo Mun-yeon maintained a calm attitude and stated her next goal.

“The number of correct sentences will be reduced, and the successful applicants will also have to learn to embrace sound principles.”

“Yes!”

“What is more important than anything is the feeling I felt today.”

“Ah…”

“As expected, it wasn’t a mistake.”

As expected, my companions seemed to have felt the same way as me, shaking their heads in exclamation.

“It was such an amazing feeling! It’s as if our hearts are connected…!”

As Hyuk Kirin expressed her sentiments, Seo Mun-yeon’s complexion hardened even more.

While I was happy, Seo Mun-yeon’s appearance and meaningful words somehow caught my heart. Could it be that the feeling that our hearts were connected was some kind of side effect or symptom?

He didn’t seem like someone who would intentionally hide side effects, but I still had to check.

I don’t want to bring up that topic in this atmosphere, so I’ll have to ask later.

“Yes! of course. Somehow I feel closer to other people!”

Hyeok Kirin, who was looking around at the group, smiled brightly at me.

It was true that I also felt closer to Hyeok Kirin, so I smiled at him.

I felt closer not only to Hyukgirin but also to the entire group.

“…It will take time to establish a proper framework for passing the exam. Until then…think deeply about that feeling.”

“Yes!”

As if to warn us, Seo Moon-yeon emphasized to our group to think seriously, but no one in the group, including me, took it seriously.

Because we were all excited.

A new sensation. Even visible achievements. Because I wasn’t able to fully capture the lingering feelings from before.

“Now let’s learn how to operate the formation.”

We were just filled with anticipation until Seo Mun-yeon came with a new strategy.

Jinbeop training began to go in a different direction than we expected.