The Teacher’s Grace Is Like Heaven

34 – Hebei First (4)

The momentum had shifted. An intense force, incomparable to the one that had come before, was rushing in like a wave, but it was not so fierce.

Before, it had been like a beast. Now, it was something heavy, like a mountain. Pang Daechul stiffened his expression and focused his attention.

And just then, the figure of Bi Yan disappeared before his eyes. He hadn’t let his guard down. He had clearly been concentrating all his attention, and he had lost her.

A scourge. An eerie sound that came from behind his back like a lie, and if he hadn’t turned around at the last second, he would have gutted his shoulder.

“So that’s the end of the outpost.”

“Now I’m going to have to play.”

“That’s a sound I like.”

No more exploration is necessary. All that was left was an all-out bimu, the stronger side winning, a simple, primary-color conclusion.

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The titan shifted his massive body. For a bear of his size, he was unusually fast. His method of combat is attack, attack, attack.

Attack, attack, attack, until the opponent falls, never stopping. And it was his body that made it possible.

混元霹靂刀 中劍式 破竹之勢

混元壁力刀 中劍式 破竹之勢

The saber, swung with a tremendous momentum like splitting bamboo, sliced through the soft earth. Bi Yan clicked his tongue as he watched. Clearly, the power unleashed was different.

Even though it was only a simple herb, the difference in its internal and external power was so great that it was several times stronger than the herb she used. However, she couldn’t help but laugh.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen such a strong opponent, so this will make the fight even more enjoyable. Bi Yan smiled, closing the distance in an instant and swinging his sword.

The blows rained down like a shower, and Pang Daechul was unable to parry them all. He kicked out his tongue, though he managed to block some of them with his self-defense ki.

A number of small and large slashes were left on his body. They were nothing, of course, but if he continued to be attacked. It was sure to turn into a fatal wound.

混元霹靂刀 中劍式 王字四刀

混元霹靂刀 中劍式 王字四刀

The blow, which was swung in a crisscross pattern, was dodged by Bi Yan, who took a step back. Then he lunged again and swung his sword.

How could she move so fast, so much, and yet not tire?

He who stops first will be defeated. There was no stopping the method. If he was overwhelmed by it, he would eventually find it difficult to switch to offense.

Then he would be thoroughly gnawed and defeated. Fang Daiqing’s technique was like that of a tiger, and with a tiger-like ferocity, he deflected Bi Yan’s technique.

After all, it’s hard to bring momentum to a move. Bi Yan stuck out her tongue and retrieved her foot, which had gone deep. She can do more than the basics, after all.

“I wonder if they nipped this in the bud for nothing.”

Even before the Magical Sect began their invasion of Murim, they had been eliminating anyone who might stand in their way, and they had their top targets: Tang Dai Chul and Tian Bi Yan. We know that Bi-Yeon was spared because she was directly appeased by Tianma, while Pang Dae-Cheol was killed because he refused.

And now, she was realizing all over again why. It was finesse, it was nakedness. Just plain and simple, but…… sure, he was strong.

If he had survived to the end in his previous life, he might have had to fight for his life. But, at least now, he couldn’t lose.

For she carried her Master’s name on her back, and thus, she claimed to be the Supreme. Naturally, there would be no compromise.

‘Master, I am your disciple.’

A disciple is a mirror of the master, someone once said. Bi Yan doesn’t believe it.

After all, I am the one who is bad. Therefore, I want to atone for my sins. To end all karma.

So I could never lose, not in my own name, but in the name of my Master. If he lost here, he would dishonor his master’s name. Bi Yan recalled a paragraph he had read earlier.

A secret that Master desperately hid. But she had stolen it and read it, and she couldn’t help but admire it with all her heart.

‘Strong and yet flowing, wielding the two contradictions is the first herb.’

These words were beyond his short understanding. Strong and flowing are two things that cannot coexist. How can you wield both at once?

If it hadn’t been for the words the Master had written. Bi Yan would have doubted the words. But since he had written it down, there must be a reason.

She put aside her doubts and filled them with trust. And she took up the sword. From the day my master perfected the art, until now.

The martial arts she had cultivated in her previous life were completely abandoned. She would not take advantage of the hard work of others. Instead, she will build upon her master’s cultivation.

And finally, she completed it.

天馬劍法一劍類外柔內剛

天馬劍法一劍類外柔內剛

From the outside, it looks like a gentle wave, but the strength within is like steel. This is the class that Master taught me.

The smoothly swung sword strike collided with the spinning iron tile. At the same time, as if gunpowder had exploded, a cloud of dust rose with the tremendous impact.

What just happened?

Pang Daechul thought, his bear-like eyes widening. Suddenly, the offense shifted smoothly. For a moment, he wondered if he was dancing a sword dance.

But he didn’t let his guard down. I knew my opponent wasn’t a sewer, so I swung back with all my might, and this is what happened.

The momentum of the blow sent the sword bouncing off the ground, leaving Pang Dae-chul lying face-down on the ground. His body was limp.

Even his self-defense armor seemed to be completely shattered. Damn, swords and self-defense.

“Kwak, kwak…… puhahahaha!!!”

It was an ugly sight. For a town that had put up a sign that said “Hebei First”, it was a shame to lose in a head-to-head battle.

On the contrary, I laughed out loud. I haven’t laughed so hard since that day.

After laughing for a while, Pang Dae-chul finally said. “I lost.”

* * *

The sun had already set in the middle of the night. I was alone in the house, wielding my sword as I had then. I still haven’t deciphered the scroll.

Of course, with Jagalsega’s help, I could easily decipher it, but I didn’t want to.

To be honest, it scares me. I kept putting off deciphering it because I was afraid that it might say something to blame or criticize me.

Of course, I’ve started studying again, so maybe one day I’ll be able to decipher it on my own, and when I do, I’ll be able to read it on my own.

So I trained as usual, for in the end, my lack of skill was to blame. But who am I to blame?

I am to blame for my lack of skill. With that thought, I swung my sword and read the words on the book on the floor.

“……I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

The source of my Heavenly Horse Sword Method was the Heavenly Horse Divine Sword, with a few bits and pieces of wisdom I’d seen in martial arts journals. The reason was very simple. First, I didn’t know which ones were the right ones, so I just took the ones that I thought were good and put them into the Heavenly Sword, Second, I didn’t know a lot of Chinese characters, so I had to write according to the ones I did know, so that’s what I had to do.

However, in doing so, I ended up with a bunch of bullsh*t that even I didn’t know what it meant. I’m embarrassed to say the least.

In modern terms, it felt like a sophomore scribbling in a notebook. Still, I thought it would be helpful at first…….

I’m lying, it didn’t help at all. Instead, it felt like I was constantly poking my brain with needles. I let out a sigh.

“I guess I shouldn’t have left it.”

I closed the book on the floor and tossed it into the fire.

With a deep sigh, I sat down on the floor, took the parchment from my hand, and held it up to my eyes again. I still couldn’t read the words.

I put it back. Looking at it made me feel self-deprecating. Of course, I’m such a lousy teacher, it’s no wonder Bi Yan left my side.

I slowly raised my head. The sky was as clear as ever, and I found myself muttering to myself as I stared at it.

“Yan’er.”

Where are you now?”