Sword God Reborn

Chapter 143 : The future number one in the world

"Indeed, I thought he was unusual. Truly... he is a person who will become the number one in the world."

Since the great Shaolin had declared its return to the martial world, all sorts of news and information from the martial world naturally came to his ears.

Among such news, the Great Master Hyeryang was greatly impressed by Cheon Mubaeck's actions.

"Indeed, what do you think Young Master Cheon's current level is?"

"He is more than enough for the top hundred masters in the world."

"To be one of the top hundred masters in the world at an age not even twenty...!"

A sigh came out on its own.

Of course, the talk of the gossips was not the actual ranking of the martial artists.

But if many people were asked to pick the hundred strongest in the world, they would all mention Cheon Mubaeck without hesitation.

It was the same for the Great Master Hyeryang and the Monk Muso.

Because they had actually witnessed Cheon Mubaeck's martial power.

"His current abilities have surpassed those of the later generation experts, and since he is a descendant of the Azure Sky Sword God, his potential is also unrivaled in the world. In a short ten, twenty years, his name will be renowned throughout the world..."

The Great Master Hyeryang did not doubt it.

Even just considering his martial arts skills, he was an existence worthy of such an evaluation.

"But the truly scary part is something else."

"Are you talking about the fact that he is a hero?"

At the Monk Muso's question, the Great Master Hyeryang slowly nodded his head.

"The things that Young Master Cheon does are concluded towards a clear purpose. Solely to punish the Blood Demon Valley, he did not even fear causing a dispute with Mount Hua and Zhongnan at Mount Hua."

Many people of the martial world were impressed by his bold actions.

Since he had asserted his opinion against the two giant sects and had finally achieved a result, the support among the young martial artists was fervent.

"That's right. What's scarier is that not only among the people of the martial world, but also among the common people, Young Master Cheon's name is spreading."

The Divine Doctor of Henan, the Hero of Henan.

Stories of him curing the plague and punishing the Black Heart Gang that had been harassing them were openly circulating among the common people.

"What would happen if such a person became the number one in the world?"

The Monk Muso's pupils shook.

"The number one in the world itself is the law of the martial world, the number one in the world itself is power, and it is justification."

The number one in the world.

The reason why countless sects and clans wanted to produce the number one in the world.

No justification could follow the words of the number one in the world.

The martial world itself was, in fact, the number one in the world.

"And if he has the respect and support of the many people of the martial world, and is even revered by the common people..."

"A new Azure Sky Sword God will appear."

Azure Sky Sword God.

At the thought of that name, the Great Master Hyeryang's breath quickened on its own.

The power of a moniker of just four characters was enormous.

The entire Orthodox Martial World united and moved under that fame. Hundreds, thousands of people of the martial world moved at a single word and a single gesture of the Azure Sky Sword God.

Now, in Cheon Mubaeck's back, he saw the appearance of that time overlapping.

The Great Master Hyeryang unfolded the letter that had come from Cheon Mubaeck through the Hao Faction.

"Hall Master, let's accept Young Master Cheon's request. Please lead a part of the Arhat Monks and go to Wudang."

The Monk Muso hesitated for a moment.

To lead the Arhat Monks and visit the Wudang Sect.

If they were going at the invitation of the Wudang Sect, there would be no problem.

Now, it was Cheon Mubaeck's request.

It might be a visit that the Wudang Sect did not want. And to lead the Arhat Monks there? It might get on Wudang's nerves.

Perhaps feeling his hesitation. A firm expression appeared on the Great Master Hyeryang's face.

"It will take a long time for Shaolin to become the number one in the world again. Isn't it impossible in our generation, at least?"

"..."

"If we cannot become the number one in the world, then we must walk with the number one in the world."

Shaolin had lifted its seal.

They could not just stay in the mountains, hitting the wooden fish and cultivating their Buddhist faith.

Now they had stepped onto the knife's edge called the martial world, and they had to walk through countless threats. To overcome everything and for Shaolin to regain its fame as the Northern Respected Shaolin...

"We must share the same will as Young Master Cheon."

"I understand."

Perhaps it was a secular story.

The point that they had to maintain a close relationship with the future number one in the world.

The Great Master Hyeryang, as the abbot responsible for Shaolin, wanted Shaolin to regain its past glory.

And on the other hand, he hoped that Shaolin would maintain the beautiful spirit it had preserved.

"In that respect, sharing the same will as Young Master Cheon is the best choice."

The path of the person who will become the number one in the world.

He gathers the will of the Orthodox Martial World and resists the demonic.

For the Great Master Hyeryang, it was a natural choice to make.

"I will lead the Arhat Monks and go to Wudang. But, will it be alright?"

Knowing what he was worried about, the Great Master Hyeryang smiled benevolently.

"It's alright. The formation that the elder Yakseon has installed is also excellent, and the disciples of Shaolin have also eaten one summoning pill each and are practicing good martial arts. Also, this humble monk is not so weak now."

The Monk Muso put his hands together with a resolute face.

"Then I will be on my way. Abbot, no, Senior Brother."

"Please take care of yourself, Junior Brother."

The letter that Cheon Mubaeck had sent contained a request for help.

The situation of Wudang, the Bidara, and Shaolin's help for it.

But that was not all. There was also a request to bring the Arhat Monks.

"The help that Young Master Cheon wants is probably not just help for the Bidara."

"The Arhat Monks are going..."

"Perhaps Young Master Cheon thinks there might be a fight in Wudang."

"...I will go and spread the name of the Northern Respected Shaolin."

"Please, take care of yourself."

* * *

"Namu Amitabha, I greet the Taoists of Wudang. I am Muso, who is serving as the Arhat Hall Master in Shaolin."

A guest from Shaolin.

And not just an ordinary messenger, but the Arhat Hall Master.

At the appearance of the Monk Muso, even the Great Purity True Man could not just sit and greet him.

The Great Purity True Man stood up with a bright smile and put his hands together.

An attitude of receiving a guest with a happy heart. But the moment he stood up, a sharp gaze reached Cheon Mubaeck and disappeared.

'He must be flustered.'

Cheon Mubaeck, inwardly letting out a laugh at the sight, stood up from his seat.

"The Bidara is a secret art that came from the esoteric Buddhism of ancient India. Shaolin's help will be a great help in returning such a secret art to its original state."

"......!"

After Cheon Mubaeck said so, he examined the expressions of the crowd.

Mucheonak glanced at Cheon Mubaeck with a strange gaze.

A gaze that scanned him thoroughly, as if exploring something.

'This one is rather better. Because he reveals his greed without hiding it.'

Mucheonak's appearance was that of a hearty and good-natured middle-aged man.

Not only his appearance, but his personality was also similar. Mucheonak, whom he had heard about through Chuhonsak, was a man who did his best to achieve his greed, but he was not an arrogant person who would do anything by any means.

A bold nature that did not hide his greed.

He had publicly revealed his desire for the martial arts of Wudang.

Although his honest nature had brought him trouble and he was now being misunderstood, it was rather better from Cheon Mubaeck's perspective.

On the other hand, the Great Purity True Man, who was looking at Cheon Mubaeck with a somewhat complicated gaze, was different.

'He specifically picked me out and asked for help.'

It was suspicious.

If Cheon Mubaeck had been the sect leader of Wudang, he would not have asked for help from just one person, Cheon Mubaeck.

'Mount Hua and Zhongnan are also Taoist sects, and if you look far away, the successors of Kunlun are also barely continuing their lineage.'

If he was desperate, it was right to seek a solution in other ways, not just Cheon Mubaeck.

But the Great Purity True Man did not do so.

'He might have had doubts that he might not be able to completely cure the Bidara.'

Since a dead body had been reborn as a Bidara, if it was cured, wouldn't it eventually return to death?

'Then his thoughts might have suddenly shifted to the Red Scarf Society. The atmosphere of suspecting the Red Scarf Society would have been created from the bottom, and if he couldn't completely cure the Bidara, he would rather take this opportunity to cast them out.'

The Great Purity True Man hated the Red Scarf Society.

No, to be precise, he considered Mucheonak dangerous.

'Strictly speaking, they are martial brothers who share the same master.'

Cheon Mubaeck let out a bitter laugh inwardly. Since the Great Purity True Man had secretly learned martial arts in the Red Scarf Society as a child, he was not formally a martial brother, but didn't they in fact serve the same master?

'Martial brothers are not always harmonious.'

Although it was not common for there to be discord among martial brothers, it was not that there was none at all.

Moreover, wasn't the relationship between Mucheonak and the Great Purity True Man not an ordinary one?

Mucheonak was the orthodox successor who had formally inherited the martial arts of the Red Scarf Society,

And the Great Purity True Man was also the orthodox successor of Wudang who had inherited the direct line of Wudang in addition to the martial arts of the Red Scarf Society.

'Anyway, to cast out the Red Scarf Society...'

The Bidara had to regain his senses, even for a moment, and name the Red Scarf Society as the culprit.

But it would not be easy.

The reason why the Great Purity True Man was so adamant about not letting the Red Scarf Society observe was this.

An intention to use Cheon Mubaeck appropriately and pin it on the Red Scarf Society.

Whether by making a deal, or by threatening, or by making a trade.

But here, Cheon Mubaeck had insisted on the Red Scarf Society's observation, and had even brought Shaolin.

And the Monk Muso, who could not be treated lightly in terms of rank.

'Does the Great Purity True Man truly believe that Mucheonak is the culprit without a single doubt, and is trying to cast him out? Or is he saying that even if he is not the culprit, it doesn't matter, in order to cast him out?'

Cheon Mubaeck never dreamed that the Great Purity True Man had killed his master and turned him into a Bidara.

The huge Taiji felt from the Great Purity True Man's dantian.

Looking at that, he was definitely not a person related to the Blood Demon Valley.

Of course, he had not completely let go of his suspicions.

'That guy Neung-heo is quick-witted. He'll get out if it's moderately dangerous.'

The Great Purity True Man made a somewhat troubled expression.

"Great Hero, how could you act without asking for Wudang's opinion?"

It was a clear rebuke.

This matter could be considered a shame of Wudang.

It was not an exaggeration to say that Cheon Mubaeck had shared that shame with Shaolin without even mentioning it.

At that, somewhat sharp gazes turned to Cheon Mubaeck.

A strange light flickered in the face of Mucheonak, who had been watching the situation blankly.

'He's not intimidated even in that situation?'

From the Great Purity True Man, the gazes of the elders in the hall poured in at once.

It was not a favorable gaze. An aura of pressure from here and there.

And yet, Cheon Mubaeck did not show any sign of being intimidated.

'Heo, this is a remarkable fellow.'

Receiving Mucheonak's curious gaze, Cheon Mubaeck took a fist and palm salute and bowed his head.

A calm voice flowed out.

"Regarding that point, this junior of the martial world apologizes to the seniors. After coming to Wudang at your request, I was looking for various ways to cure the Bidara and came across Shaolin. Fortunately, I have a slight connection with Shaolin, so I asked for their help in my haste. Although it was an act committed out of a desire to resolve the matter of the martial world's righteousness and the tragedy that occurred in Wudang, I have committed a great sin due to my lack of experience. I am sorry."

When Cheon Mubaeck said so, the Great Purity True Man was at a loss for words for a moment.

A polite apology and a calm tone.

At that sight, the elders coughed awkwardly and withdrew their sharp gazes.

Anyone could see that it was something that had happened because a young junior of the martial world was full of enthusiasm and was trying to handle the matter.

Rather, some even sent a favorable gaze to Cheon Mubaeck.

Although it seemed that he had handled the matter clumsily, full of enthusiasm, it rather felt more human.

'What is this...'

The Great Purity True Man, feeling the atmosphere in the hall change in an instant with a single word, was inwardly flustered.

He had planned to first rebuke Cheon Mubaeck and then dismiss this meeting and find a way.

But with a single word from Cheon Mubaeck, an atmosphere of 'it could happen' was created.

The Taoist Faction elders whispered that it would be better if a famous monk from Shaolin helped.

The Martial Faction elders also exchanged glances with Mucheonak and agreed, thinking that if Shaolin went with them, they would not suffer an unfair situation.

In an instant, the atmosphere flowed as Cheon Mubaeck had intended.

'Did he expect it to turn out like this and call Shaolin?'

If, as the Great Purity True Man had said, Cheon Mubaeck had discussed it in advance, the Great Purity True Man would have dismissed it on the grounds that it was a shame of Wudang.

But since the Monk Muso had arrived just when he had summoned the elders, the situation was created where he could not back out.

At that moment.

His eyes met with Cheon Mubaeck, who had bowed his head with a fist and palm salute.

"...!"

Deeply sunken eyes that showed nothing.

The moment he saw those eyes, goosebumps rose on the Great Purity True Man's body.

'I had called him, thinking I could handle him easily...'

It was a wrong thought.

He was not from a giant sect, and his family was also an ordinary escort agency.

Because he had no background, he had thought he could use him well.

Suppressing the welling regret, the Great Purity True Man barely managed to nod his head.

(End of Chapter)