Dokmaeuiseon - Chapter 98
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Chapter 98
For martial artists, strength was important.
Though the Poison Demon Physician was moving with justification.
At the same time, there were those who questioned his abilities.
“He killed a super peak level master, but wasn’t it just luck?”
“Even if it was luck, that’s still skill!”
“That’s true, but…”
The greatest display of his abilities was killing the Donghwa Guild Leader.
However, even that was difficult to say he had shown definitive skill.
“I heard he used everything from formations to poison.”
“What’s wrong with that in the Hangzhou Martial World?”
In any case, he did kill him.
The problem was the process.
Moreover, the fact that it happened in Hangzhou was more problematic. He couldn’t use Hangzhou methods in Anhui, could he?
“Isn’t he heading to Anhui now?”
“Ah…! That’s right too!”
“Yes. That’s the problem.”
Even different provinces had different cultures.
If you went far enough, there were places where language barely worked.
The martial world was the same.
Each province’s unique characteristics were bound to be different.
Though Hangzhou and Anhui were right next to each other.
As they were divided into orthodox and evil sects, they were bound to be different from each other.
In the midst of this, there were bound to be those who tilted their heads at Jung Myeong’s declaration of war.
“Will this work?”
“He wouldn’t have stepped forward if he didn’t think it would work.”
“Hmm… I hope it works. I hope the Physician doesn’t suffer any misfortune.”
“Because he provides treatment?”
“Yes. Without him, how could Jeongjin Medical Clinic survive?”
“That’s also true.”
They hoped he would win.
But realistically, wasn’t it difficult? Such doubts.
Having those doubts now, all eyes were focused on Jung Myeong.
In that situation, news was delivered.
“The Poison Demon Physician has won his battle against Man-am-gun!”
Man-am-gun!
A master of the previous generation.
The name of one who stood at the front lines during the conflict with the Jusan Archipelago.
It was surprising that someone with such a title appeared, and he achieved victory in an instant.
It was a battle against a super peak level master no less.
It was bound to become big news.
Here, another move was added.
“Man-am-gun acknowledged his defeat and declared he would serve under the Poison Demon Physician!”
“That Man-am-gun?”
“Yes!”
“How could someone who didn’t properly fear enemies even during the Jusan Archipelago conflict…!”
The news that Man-am-gun declared he would serve under him!
Though temporary, that wasn’t important.
What mattered was that he had joined.
It was bound to be a shocking event.
“Doesn’t this show how great the Physician Sage is?”
“Right!”
Those who admired him as a physician said he had accepted Man-am-gun with benevolence.
“Hmph. Since he’s called a poison demon, doesn’t that show how deep his poison heart is?”
“Right! It’s his poison heart!”
Those who were jealous of Jung Myeong put his poison heart as a martial artist first.
“Still, doesn’t that show how great he is?”
“Ahem. That’s true.”
Either way, it was the same.
Jung Myeong possessed power befitting the reputation of the Poison Demon Physician!
Thus, news of his power began to spread.
His journey to Anhui also received attention.
* * *
With the attention he received, the number of those seeking him increased.
“Another assassin!”
“Find them!”
Like a famous restaurant, it was crowded with visitors.
Night visitors came frequently.
After sending away night visitors who came all night, when trying to start a new day, there were guests who came with the morning.
“I am called Haengdo Sword. I request a sparring match.”
“You’ve heard about the price for sparring, haven’t you?”
“Of course! If only you can defeat me!”
“Haha. I like your boldness. Let’s see you move.”
It was a visit from those requesting sparring matches.
Would Jung Myeong refuse them?
‘Rather, this is exactly what I wanted.’
He treated even the continuous sparring matches following this Anhui journey as an opportunity.
An opportunity to adjust his power after reaching the Super Peak Level!
“I lost!”
“It was a good match.”
In addition to this, there was one more thing.
He also used it as an opportunity to recruit new Martial Artists.
‘Compared to those who come as night visitors, those who confront me head-on are rather decent people.’
It didn’t matter if they were rough around the edges.
It was proof that those who approached in this manner had good temperaments.
So he accepted them.
“I request a Martial Duel!”
“I’ll also make a request!”
As he continued accepting them, the journey to the Gosan Sect grew longer.
Whenever people gathered, there were countless challengers rushing forward.
‘Am I going to earn the title of Martial Artist collector or something?’
From what he could see, they weren’t attacking out of greed for the Jangbo Map.
The sparring with him as a Super Peak Level expert itself!
There were plenty who rushed forward just to get that opportunity.
He accepted them and moved forward.
“The food we prepared won’t be enough. We’ll need to buy more when we stop at the next village.”
“Is it that much?”
“Look at the number of Martial Artists you’ve accepted, Physician. This wasn’t in our plans. How long will you keep accepting them?”
“Hahaha. It’s my nature not to turn away those who come, isn’t it?”
“…There’s going to be even more work.”
“Still, isn’t it worth watching?”
“There is enjoyment in watching Martial Arts. Anyway, I’ll go prepare then.”
“Please do, Deputy Agency Head.”
The number had increased so much that Deputy Agency Head Namgung Yeon was complaining.
For Namgung Yeon, who was responsible for various aspects of the journey, it was reasonable to say such things.
‘It is hard work though.’
Since it was understandable from Jung Myeong’s perspective as well, he could only laugh it off.
Then a big shot appeared.
At the time when they were about to set out on a new day’s journey.
Someone suddenly revealed themselves.
“I am called Blue Smoke Sword Ho Ryong.”
Blue Smoke Sword Ho Ryong.
A master of the Blue Flow Sword Technique passed down only through single succession. One of the renowned masters of Anhui had revealed himself.
“Blue Smoke Sword!”
“Ooh…!”
Everyone cheered at the appearance of Blue Smoke Sword, who possessed strength matching his famous reputation.
Because they could guess what would be shown after this.
“Would it be possible to have a sparring match?”
“By all means!”
* * *
The arranged sparring match proceeded quickly.
There was no time for psychological warfare between them.
They immediately charged head-on.
Puhwaaaak-!
Jung Myeong’s both hands moved at swift speed.
His extended hands poured out Hidden Weapons in different directions.
A baptism of Hidden Weapons that shot out like a storm!
They spread in all directions, but it didn’t end with simply shooting out.
What was contained within was definitely a Chain Technique!
“Kut…!”
The Hidden Weapons that shot out occupied all directions.
They restricted the movements of the opponent in front.
‘I’m blocked. Only one place remains!’
Thus, Blue Smoke Sword Ho Ryong, who was facing him, instinctively realized that only one direction remained for him – straight ahead.
Even knowing that this too was according to Jung Myeong’s intention.
‘I have no choice!’
Now that he was pushed into a defensive position.
Blue Smoke Sword was not one who didn’t know that even this had to be endured.
Pababababak.
His feet opened up the front.
His shot Sword swiftly cut through the front, penetrating into Jung Myeong’s territory.
‘Good move…!’
Jung Myeong, watching this, was surprised by how cleanly executed that move was.
‘They say the flow contained within the Blue Flame Sword has a different depth…!’
The Blue Flame Sword’s Blue Flow Sword Technique!
Indeed, his sword was proving that it possessed the depth worthy of carrying on sword techniques through generations in Anhui, even with the Namgung Family present.
‘It’s a good sword.’
Against such swordsmanship, how could he use any other technique?
Jung Myeong set aside his hidden weapon techniques and drew his sword.
The moment he drew his sword, the Blue Flame Sword reached right in front of him.
Clang! Crash! Swoosh!
The Three Origin Kill Sword and Blue Flow Sword Technique unfolded together.
Their swords danced as if they were close friends.
The Swift Principle that both sword techniques commonly possessed created a dizzying sound.
While everyone watching widened their eyes in amazement,
the two were busy gauging each other’s moves.
‘Where is it? Here it is!’
‘Huh. Are you hiding it like this?’
Jung Myeong used the Illusion Principle based on swiftness,
while the Blue Flame Sword used the Heavy Principle that contradicted the Swift Principle, coming in with moves Jung Myeong never expected.
Each time, they saw through each other’s techniques.
Clang! Crash!
The exchanges of martial techniques accumulated.
‘The level is high.’
‘Huh. I knew he wasn’t just someone who only handled poison…!’
Eventually, when the number of technique exchanges exceeded several hundred,
in this head-on swordsmanship duel, what would separate the two was ultimately their fundamentals.
“Huff…!”
Breathing!
In the midst of sword play that didn’t allow even a moment’s gap,
the moment the Blue Flame Sword’s breathing became slightly disturbed,
Swoosh!
Jung Myeong thrust his sword as if he had been waiting for this moment.
“Ugh…!”
The Blue Flame Sword hurriedly withdrew his thrusting sword and tried to block,
but Jung Myeong’s quickly moving sword succeeded in slipping through the gaps in the Blue Flame Sword’s sword flow.
Rip-
The Blue Flame Sword’s front lapel was torn by Jung Myeong’s sword.
The moment it went deeper, it was clear as day that his head would be cut off!
Thud.
At that moment, Jung Myeong’s sword stopped like a ghost.
His stopped sword had cut through part of the Blue Flame Sword’s skin.
However, that was all. It ended with just a laceration that tore the skin, and the sword stopped without going deeper.
‘Huh… How is this!’
How could the Blue Flame Sword not know?
He couldn’t help but have surprised eyes.
Having prepared himself to possibly lose his life, he received Jung Myeong’s unexpected consideration.
If it were someone with a wicked nature, they would have thrust their sword even after receiving such consideration.
However, the Blue Flame Sword was not someone with such a nature.
“…I am grateful for the Physician Sage’s consideration.”
He offered a cupped fist salute and greeted Jung Myeong with gratitude for his consideration.
‘I judged this person correctly.’
Jung Myeong also returned the cupped fist salute and accepted him.
Waaaah!
Those who had been watching their duel shouted together and cheered.
-The Poison Demon Physician wins once again!
-Indeed… he’s not someone who gained fame carelessly.
This also elevated Jung Myeong’s reputation, and the duel came to an end.
* * *
However, even though the duel was over, there were still matters to be handled.
The treatment of the Blue Flame Sword.
As he was deciding this, he heard criticism.
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