All‑Master Who Regressed to Bronze - Chapter 125

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All Master Who Regressed to Bronze Episode 125

Cheonma.

All the Apex of Evil, a being belonging to the high Constellations alongside Wushen.

Among those Shin Hyeok knew, beings as strong as Cheonma could be counted on one hand.

Shin Hyeok realized that the being he had met exactly once before regression and exactly once after regression was calling him again.

‘Another test, is it.’

A test.

Having already faced Cheonma once before, Shin Hyeok immediately realized that this current summons was a call for a test.

In the test with Cheonma, his Arcane Spear, which was unique+ grade at the time, was pushed to the brink of breaking, and his body was no different.

To think he had to take such a test again.

“I’ll go right away.”

For Shin Hyeok, this was an irresistible event.

The moment he nodded without a hint of hesitation.

Whoooosh!

Shin Hyeok once again set foot in the Cheonma Sect.

The appearance of the Cheonma Sect he visited after a long time hadn’t changed one bit from when he first saw it.

Rummmmmmmble!

“…Still an tremendous sense of pressure.”

Even though Shin Hyeok had reached a completely different realm from back then.

The Shin Hyeok of that time was at the level of a promising rookie who had just reached Gold, but the current Shin Hyeok had become strong enough to represent a country and was among the world’s top-tier fighters.

Even if the Integrated League opened right now and he faced strong fighters from other dimensions, Shin Hyeok was confident he could stand shoulder to shoulder with them.

The overwhelming pressure emanating from the Cheonma Sect was so tremendous that it made such a Shin Hyeok feel as if he had returned to just a few months ago.

And the source of that pressure was the same as always.

The signboard of the Cheonma Sect.

When he saw it before regression.

When he saw it after just becoming Gold.

Even when he saw it now, there was no change to that signboard.

Immutable.

It was forged from the firm belief that the Cheonma Sect would remain unchanging beyond the past, through the present, and into the future, and was like the foundation of Cheonma’s transcendent realm.

Swoosh-

When he lightly brushed his hand over the signboard, a heavy repulsive force pushed Shin Hyeok away.

“So this is my level for now.”

The signboard did not acknowledge Shin Hyeok.

But Shin Hyeok didn’t feel disappointed or give up at that fact.

He simply grasped, even if just a little, what level he was at now.

“Shall I go.”

Having lost interest in the signboard, Shin Hyeok boldly stepped beyond the door where the signboard hung.

Since there was no hesitation in walking a path he had already taken once, Shin Hyeok instantly reached Cheonma, who was sitting on the Cheonmaeui throne at the center of the Cheonma Sect.

“It’s been a long time.”

“Indeed. You’ve achieved many accomplishments during this time. It was entertaining to watch. Of course, I don’t like that you use the techniques of that battle-crazed bastard… but if that’s your spear, I have no choice but to acknowledge it.”

“Thank you for understanding.”

Cheonma, who was lounging on the grand chair, lightly nodded his head while receiving Shin Hyeok’s greeting.

Though he didn’t like the use of Wushen’s Pacheon Destruction Style, he didn’t blindly force only the Cheonma Divine Technique.

He wasn’t in a position to do so in the first place.

Crack!

“Then should we fight right away?”

When Shin Hyeok, who had drawn his Arcane Spear from his inventory after the brief conversation, asked back, Cheonma shook his head.

“No. I won’t be fighting today.”

“Pardon? Then who exactly am I…?”

“You are a Socheonma Candidate. What do you think is the difference between Socheonma and a Socheonma Candidate?”

“Hmm…”

Shin Hyeok, who had naturally expected to fight Cheonma when he accepted the test, fell into thought while stroking his chin when Cheonma suddenly threw an unexpected question at him despite having no intention to fight.

‘There must be a reason why Cheonma suddenly asked this question. And that reason would be why Cheonma won’t fight me this time. What could be the right answer…’

Within that question lay the reason why Cheonma had given up on fighting Shin Hyeok.

It was Cheonma who broke Shin Hyeok’s contemplation as he pondered this.

Cheonma hadn’t expected a correct answer from Shin Hyeok in the first place.

He had simply asked.

“Socheonma is ultimately one who leads. A candidate is one who hasn’t obtained the qualification to lead. Therefore, for you to shed the candidate label and be reborn as Socheonma, you must prove your qualification to lead someone.”

“I see.”

“What I’ve prepared is precisely that stage of proof. Prepare yourself. I’ve personally chosen an opponent for you.”

“…!”

Snap! Whoooosh!

Along with his answer to the question, Cheonma lightly snapped his fingers.

At the same time, jet-black light burst forth, illuminating the surroundings darkly.

Eventually, where the light disappeared.

There stood a sharp-featured man in jet-black martial robes with a red sash.

Just looking at him, one could feel he was no ordinary being.

His killing intent was so dense it made one’s entire body ache, yet it was perfectly refined.

Moreover, the vast demonic energy filling his interior was incomparably pure.

Of course, it couldn’t compare to demonic energy accumulated through the Cheonma Divine Technique, but comparing it to Earth’s mages would itself be an insult to that man.

While Shin Hyeok was assessing the suddenly appeared man, the man also felt Shin Hyeok’s gaze and detection, but he didn’t even glance at Shin Hyeok and immediately prostrated himself toward the Cheonmaeui throne, shouting.

“Long live, long live, long long live! This humble servant beholds the true god of the sect!”

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Three shouts.

At the same time, three shockwaves spread across the floor of the Cheonma Sect.

This was because he struck the ground so hard with each bow that his forehead was about to burst.

Even as bright red blood flowed down his forehead and across his face, the man bowed with a terribly serene expression, as if he couldn’t even feel pain.

No, saying serene was slightly inappropriate.

His face was colored with ecstasy.

As a Player.

An expression that seemed like he might go mad from happiness at this moment of prostrating himself, burying the pride he had built up as a warrior into the ground and abandoning everything while smashing his forehead against the floor.

Seeing that, Shin Hyeok could be certain of who Cheonma had summoned.

‘Cheonma Singyoggun.’

Cheonma Sect.

To be precise, it wasn’t the place where Cheonma had once belonged in the past, but the Cheonma Sect that was one of the upper dimensions.

The members there were all fanatics who worshipped Cheonma as the god among gods.

From ordinary believers who didn’t properly function as Players to the sect leader standing at the pinnacle of the sect.

‘They really were crazy bastards.’

Even before regression, Shin Hyeok had faced them several times.

The Players belonging to the Cheonma Sect were all close to being battle machines.

Moreover, armed with thorough fanaticism, they considered the sect’s victory more important than victory in the Dimension Arena.

Even in joint games or team games, they were crazy bastards who would gladly martyr themselves if a fellow believer’s victory on the opposing team would help the sect.

Shin Hyeok had been defeated several times because of them.

Leading these deliberate trolls to victory wasn’t an easy task even for Shin Hyeok.

Especially since it was a game between Players of Diamond and Challenger Tier in the Integrated League, each individual’s strength was exceptional, making it even more so.

Anyway, his contemplation about the viciousness of the Cheonma Sect’s players before his regression was brief.

“Raise your head.”

“Yes, Cheonma.”

“That fellow is a Socheonma Candidate.”

“I see. Do you wish for me to test him?”

“Yes. To become a leader, proof is necessary. I have judged you suitable for that proof.”

“It is an honor, Cheonma!”

“Go. Confirm whether he has the qualifications to become a leader. If you achieve victory, I will pass down the 1st chapter, 1st verse of Cheonma Seonggong to you.”

“…!!! I will surely succeed!”

Cheonma commanded the man to test Shin Hyeok.

A leader.

A test to prove one’s qualifications to become Socheonma, beyond being a mere Socheonma Candidate.

At the promise that he would be taught the 1st chapter, 1st verse of Cheonma Seonggong if he defeated Shin Hyeok, shock and ecstasy swirled in the man’s eyes.

Of course, learning Cheonma Seonggong didn’t guarantee becoming a Socheonma Candidate, but for a member of the Cheonma Sect, Cheonma Seonggong was a martial art that earned reverence just by learning it, so his reaction was natural.

After bowing his head toward Cheonma and stepping back, he whirled around and stood upright, looking at Shin Hyeok.

He roughly wiped the blood flowing down his face with the hem of his martial robes, returning to the same cold, expressionless face he had when he first appeared.

Sharp killing intent that seemed ready to cut just by looking at it layered upon itself, pressing down on Shin Hyeok.

“I am Jin Mu-seong, a regular member of the Sura Blood Brigade. Socheonma Candidate.”

“Your words are polite, but your expression isn’t very polite.”

“I will repay this disloyal sin after my defeat. But until then, please forgive my rudeness.”

The man lightly cupped his fists and introduced himself.

However, he didn’t bow his head even slightly, and his eyes never left Shin Hyeok for a moment.

If that had been a laser, it would have been hot enough to blast a hole right through Shin Hyeok’s face.

And Shin Hyeok didn’t avoid that gaze.

Instead, he took another step forward.

“Hmm, is this the limit even with the Socheonma Candidate title? Well, if you’re affiliated with the Sura Clan, that makes sense. You must have met many other Socheonma Candidates besides me. Right?”

“…! How, do you know?”

“And if you’re affiliated with the Sura Blood Brigade, that means you’ve passed through the Sura Corps and Blood Brigade. The Sura Blood Brigade is originally a military force under the Sura Clan anyway, so it fits perfectly.”

“….”

Jin Mu-seong.

It was because the name brought back memories.

A player he had faced several times in the Dimension Arena in the past.

‘Back then his whole body was covered in scars and he was older, so I didn’t recognize him, but hearing his name makes it clear. Indeed, does Cheonma intend to give me human resources.’

And learning about Jin Mu-seong made him realize what Cheonma truly intended to give him through this test.

Human resources.

Not traits, skills, or equipment, but that was Cheonma’s real reward.

Of course, some might ask what great reward a single player could be, but Shin Hyeok, who had memories from before his regression, knew well that Jin Mu-seong before him was a more powerful reward than most legendary traits or S-rank skills.

The reason was simple.

“Jin Mu-seong, the legitimate heir and only son of the Sura Clan, one of the Great Eight Families, and the next generation’s head of the Sura Clan. If I obtain you, I could solidify my position as Socheonma.”

“You….”

The Great Eight Families that supported the Cheonma Sect.

Their authority was second only to the sect leader, and Jin Mu-seong before him was the next generation’s head who would inherit one of those Great Eight Families, the Sura Clan.

In other words, if he could make him submit, he could wield powerful influence in the Cheonma Sect, which ranked among the top even among the Upper Echelon.

The moment Jin Mu-seong, who couldn’t even properly maintain his facade in the face of Shin Hyeok seeing through everything about him, unconsciously spoke informally.

“There’s no need to say more. What are you doing? Are you just going to stand there watching? Come at me. I’ll crush you.”

“…Grgh!”

Shin Hyeok lightly flicked his fingertips and grinned.

It was an incredibly base, elementary provocation, but Jin Mu-seong ground his teeth roughly and drew the jet-black spear he carried on his back.

“I pray your abilities are even half of your information! If not, you’ll die here!”

Thud!

Watching Jin Mu-seong shoot toward him like a cannonball without maintaining any more pretentious courtesy, Shin Hyeok returned those exact words.

“True Black Demonization, Enhancement, Annihilation. Flash Wind Extreme Demon.”

“…What?!”

Kwaaaaaaaaa!!!

The triple combination of True Black Demonization, Enhancement, and Annihilation.

Cheonma Seonggong – Choi Shin-hyeok Style’s Flash Wind Extreme Demon unfolding on top of that.

The extreme technique that pierced through and shattered anything that blocked it engulfed Jin Mu-seong.

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