Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 578 Sad Toast (3)

“It’s been a while since I saw you.”

“Oh, I see.”

Wei Hongryeon, who was raising her hand with a happy face, paused for a moment.

“by the way….”

“…?”

“You’ve changed a lot, huh?”

“is that so?”

Joo Seo-yoon’s voice somehow exuded composure.

Moreover, the appearance was also different from before.

Because she liked things to be very clean, she enjoyed wearing unstained white military uniforms even when she was training.

But now the clothes she was wearing were tattered here and there and had holes in them.

To put it a little harshly, it wouldn’t be strange to call it a muddy time if I only rode there more.

At least my hair was well-groomed, so I felt less uncomfortable.

“The appearance is also the appearance.”

Wei Hongryun’s eyes opened wide as she carefully examined Joo Seo-yoon’s prayer.

“omg?!”

“…?”

“What is it? “When did you break through the wall?”

Joo Seo-yoon tilted his head.

“A wall?”

“I don’t think you’re any different from me now?”

Yes.

The energy that Joo Seo-yoon had was truly amazing. The quantity was good, but the quality was so dense that it could not even be compared to before.

It was truly a mysterious energy. It was clearly demonic energy, but for some reason it seemed to have a good energy.

It is the coexistence of good and evil. Yet, it was maintained in a very natural way.

‘It’s the same with internal strength.’

And sword energy.

Huh.

A ray of wind suddenly blew, rustling Joo Seo-yoon’s hair.

A few strands of hair swayed and gave off a subtle energy. The energy of the whole body permeates down to every hair.

And the energy dissipated, leaving behind a trace of spirit that was difficult to feel unless you were an expert at the level of Wihongryun.

‘It’s a sword.’

Transcendent expert.

Joo Seo-yoon’s swordsmanship has already surpassed that of his family and has risen to the rank of a master.

‘Amazing. ‘There is such a sword.’

A look of excitement appeared on Wei Hongryun’s face.

‘I want to fight.’

It is difficult to find a master who can stimulate the fighting spirit of Wei Hongryeon, a combat enthusiast.

Before we knew it, Joo Seo-yoon had become so strong. So much so that the head of the Demon King’s Spirit, the best special forces unit of the Heavenly Demon Church, wanted to fight.

but.

“I don’t really know what the Great Lord is talking about.”

“Eh?”

“It certainly seems like there has been progress, but I don’t know if it has grown that much.”

Wei Hongryun’s eyebrows twitched.

“Are you kidding me?”

“Really.”

Calm.

Wherever his characteristic bluntness and cold prayers had gone, he was truly soft and relaxed.

“However, I know the reason why I cannot see what the Supreme Lord sees.”

“What do you mean?”

“Seondo swordsmanship, which has reached its peak, simply flows from here to there and does not cross walls like magic.”

It was something I thought I knew, but was completely difficult to understand.

Joo Seo-yoon stretched out her hand into the air.

Seomseom chalcedony stretched out naturally. The soft magic energy came loose from my fingertips. A Magi so clear and delicate that you wouldn’t even think it was Magi.

“There are no walls or gates. It just goes up naturally. There is no age, experience, or sudden enlightenment.”

“…!”

“Water flows from top to bottom. My efforts and love for the sword are carried by the wind up the mountain. “That’s all.”

Joo Seo-yoon smiled.

“But it’s also true that if you go up, you have to come down.

“I still cannot see the peak of the mountain I am climbing, but I believe that the wind that stays at the peak will always spread to the world and create countless more of me.”

Wei Hongryeon exclaimed.

‘Deification!’

I’ve heard it before.

Throughout history and history, the number of people who have ascended to the Mythological Sutra can be counted on one hand. And it was said that ascending to Shinhwagyeong means gaining the right to become one with the world.

The swordsmanship that Joo Seo-yoon was learning was not just martial arts.

The sword method itself is the secret science of Seondo (仙道), the sum of enlightenment, and the study of becoming one with the world and reaching the true Tao (道).

It is a sword method because it contains the principles of all swords in the world, but within that sword, there exists a path toward fusion with human nature and nature.

Therefore, for Joo Seo-yoon, there is no need to distinguish between enlightenment and transcendence. It just becomes infinitely deeper and more immersive.

Of course, there will be a wall there too. Just because you have the best martial arts skills in the world doesn’t mean you’ll be the best.

However, Joo Seo-yoon’s talent and the teachings of Master Jeoksong, the study of swordsmanship, which is a culmination of Hyeon Cheon Jin-in’s realization that he is the best Taoist of the Shaman sect,

will constantly lead her to nature.

“Incredible.”

The winning spirit that had appeared on Wei Hongryun’s face suddenly disappeared.

And in its place were admiration and heartfelt congratulations.

“A study filled with the enlightenment of Master Wonmu Geomshin Hyeoncheon. “If she had not fully understood the true meaning of that study, Oh Gong-nyeo would never have become as deep as she is now, right?”

Joo Seo-yoon just smiled. There was no answer, but it was an affirmation.

Wei Hongryun sighed.

“Now I understand.”

Seven geniuses whom the former sect had as disciples.

Honestly, I also had this thought. They are all very talented, but if you think about it all, I don’t think they are worthy of being called geniuses.

Joo Seo-yoon and Chae Yeo-min are worthy of recognition, but other than that, the other students don’t seem to have anything special.

Wrong.

Even though he died, the Grand Duke, who was thought to have great talent, rose to the top for a short time, and although Lee Gongja was also defeated, he grew greatly under the protection of the Ten Heavenly Demons.

Even though Sangongja had become a ruined person, his tricks were impressive, and as you can see, Ohgongnyeo Joo Seo-yoon was no different from a monster.

I don’t know about the six princesses yet, but the seven princesses Chae Yeo-min was a talented person whose talent was even evaluated as being even better than Joo Seo-yoon’s.

Even if you search through the entire history of Protestantism, you would probably find a person with as much talent as Chae Yeo-min among the top ten.

And the Three Confucius, Xiliang.

He, who was said to have a ferocious nature and great talent, not only became the new Heavenly Demon of Protestantism, but also stood tall as the best person in the world that no one of his time could compare to.

Wei Hongryun finally realized.

‘Talent isn’t everything.’

Talent, Desire, Character, Attitude.

And the soul that encompasses it all.

‘All of them had the potential to become monsters.’

Wei Honglian smiled bitterly.

‘Because people like that said nonsense, like they didn’t have any talent and I didn’t know how they became disciples.’

The faces of the seven disciples of the previous sect passed through my mind in order.

At that moment, Wei Hongryun tilted her head.

“what?”

“yes?”

“But where is Gongja Lee or Gwanpyeong now?”

Joo Seo-yoon answered with a shocked face.

“That… I don’t know. “Because the leader, or rather, the brother-in-law, didn’t tell me anything.”

“Hmm.”

Wei Hongryeon stroked her chin.

“what? “What kind of dish are you still maturing the ingredients for?”

Joo Seo-yoon’s expression suddenly became awkward. Even so, isn’t it really an outspoken way to talk about people and materials?

“Oh, by the way, I heard it. “The war is over?”

Wei Hongryeon grumbled.

“They say so. But it’s really uncomfortable.”

“why?”

“Why? As Lady Oh Gong-nyeo knows, is that leech-like bastard Dam Sa-yeong an ordinary beast? “Rather than give up, he will come to you even if he dies and becomes a ghost, so you suddenly declare defeat?”

“I see.”

“They declared defeat and even forced the imperial army to withdraw to the imperial palace, so they were clearly raising a white flag… but this is so uncomfortable. “It’s clear that he’s up to something.”

Joo Seo-yoon smiled.

“Do not worry too much. “Because the executioner and the commander-in-chief are very good at it.”

“haha! “That too.”

Wei Hongryun looked up at the sky.

“Wow, it’s already so late. I have some work to do for a while. “I’ll come back later!”

“Ah yes! Thank you for your hard work.”

“What trouble? “If you really want to, you can stab me later.”

* * *

“See you, Wonju.”

“okay.”

Soyeonsim smiled brightly as she saw Juhwa greeting her sweetly.

“No matter how long it’s been since then, things have changed again.”

“yes?”

“The martial arts skills have improved and the atmosphere has changed a lot. Now, I really think I can hand over the position of Wonju to you.”

Juhwa bowed his head silently.

In the past, I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed when something like this came up. It was partly because of the weight of the place called Wonju, and also because it seemed like Wonju would quickly leave somewhere.

But now it’s different.

She has grown to the point where she can calmly accept her future and the tasks she must take on. It’s still lacking, but time will solve the remaining shortcomings.

So Yeon-sim felt somewhat saddened by the change in coins.

‘You grew up really well.’

Then the coin spoke.

“I think Wonju has changed a lot too.”

“hmm? I?”

“yes.”

Juhwa smiled awkwardly. On my own, it’s probably a smile that makes me want to create a bright atmosphere.

“You look so free.”

“Hoho really?”

“yes. “I think you’ve released all the frustration you’ve built up.”

Soyeonsim smiled.

“Well, that’s fine. “It was only for a short time, but I felt like I was reaffirming my forgotten identity as a Mine person.”

Although it was not a long fight, the series of days in which we annihilated the enemy and moved urgently to the operational area were truly heart-pounding days.

It felt like I had returned to the time when I had just joined the church.

If I made a mistake, my life could be at risk, but the unique situation took away all the fatigue and pain I didn’t know I had.

“I guess that can also be said to be thanks to you. “If you, as my successor, had not properly accepted my teachings, how could you have ever thought of excommunicating me?”

“That’s too much praise.”

“That’s definitely not an overstatement.”

Soyeonsim stroked Juhwa’s shoulder.

“You have no idea how much strength your existence is to me.”

Juhwa somehow felt moved.

So Yeon-sim did not spare affection, encouragement, and criticism towards her people. This means being honest in expressing your emotions.

But Soyeonsim now is different from before.

Should we say that it is the heart of a mother seeing her daughter grow up to be bigger than herself and have nothing more to teach her?

So Yeon-sim, who had been stroking Ju-hwa’s shoulder for a while, suddenly had a thought and looked around.

“Anyway, what about the Seven Princesses? Have you been stopping by often lately?”

“yes? Oh no. Wonju has not visited me once since he was expelled from the church.”

“why?”

“That… I don’t know. “I was worried, so I stopped by his residence, but I was told that I couldn’t meet him because he was in training.”

“okay?”

Soyeonsim stroked her chin.

‘Why all of a sudden?’

Aren’t you at the age where just looking at falling leaves makes you smile? Since this is a time when the change of mind is at its peak, you should not try to understand it logically.

“Oh, and Wonju.”

“huh?”

Juhwa asked cautiously.

“Is the war really over?”

“…well, that’s it.”

Soyeonsim’s face became serious.

“If the religious leader or the general had judged that the war was over, the majority of the Protestant troops would have been sent to the central plains right away. “It must have been so noisy.”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, it looks like the war isn’t over yet.”

“Then why on earth is Dam Sa-yeong, the leader of the enemy…?”

“They must be planning to use some trick we don’t know about.”

Soyeonsim looked out the window.

In the distance, I could see the Demon God Palace, hidden by a five-story pavilion.

“The leader will know.”