He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 40

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Chapter 40

 

Episode 40

 

Just as he was puzzled by the message that he had learned the Blood Burning Sky Art .

 

Namgung Cheon-gang felt the blood in his body boiling and surging toward his dantian.

 

In an instant, his dantian writhed.

 

Soon after.

 

Crack!

 

Electric current flowed throughout Namgung Cheon-gang’s entire body, and his body swelled like a giant.

 

At the same time, blood-red heat waves rose from his entire body.

 

Then, as if nothing had happened.

 

Namgung Cheon-gang’s body returned to normal.

 

“….”

 

Amazingly, all of this happened in an instant while his mind was completely clear.

 

‘Shit, was it a dream?’

 

It was so absurd that he couldn’t help but curse.

 

His body transformed like Thor and Hulk in real time, then sprayed blood mist like Deadpool before suddenly becoming normal again?

 

It would be strange if he didn’t curse.

 

Just in case, he touched himself all over, but he was perfectly fine without a single wound.

 

What the hell just happened to my body?

 

Did I have a drink and see things?

 

‘No, this isn’t that kind of place.’

 

Namgung Cheon-gang was using the blacksmith’s forge to make the pickaxe he would use.

 

There was no reason to touch alcohol.

 

Namgung Cheon-gang’s work motto.

 

No drinking during work.

 

“Then what’s the cause?”

 

For now, he thought he knew the reason for the lightning and muscle pumping.

 

The Cheonloe Jaewang Singong and the Primordial Thunder Power.

 

‘They suddenly exerted power and made me like Thor and Hulk.’

 

Why?

 

Thinking about this too, the culprit was narrowed down.

 

The Blood Burning Sky Art that he learned through resonance.

 

This was it.

 

“Just looking at the name, it seems like an internal energy cultivation method.”

 

Up to this point, well, so be it.

 

He had already learned divine arts anyway, so learning another internal energy cultivation method wouldn’t change much.

 

Then what exactly was this thing that caused such a strange phenomenon?

 

It wasn’t difficult to find out.

 

The cultivation methods learned through resonance automatically memorized their contents and secrets in his head, so he could know quickly if he wanted to.

 

Let’s see.

 

What are you that you cause such strange phenomena….

 

“…Huh?”

 

Wait a minute?

 

‘What the, shit?’

 

He couldn’t help but curse.

 

As soon as he realized what this thing was, a huge problem struck him.

 

Blood Burning Sky Art .

 

This bastard wasn’t an ordinary internal energy cultivation method.

 

It belonged to a third party, neither Orthodox nor Heterodox Faction.

 

Moreover, it was a demonic heretical cultivation method that would get you treated as a public enemy of the martial arts world just for being caught having learned it.

 

“…Blood Cult.”

 

That demonic heretical cultivation method had appeared here again.

 

* * *

 

Blood Cult.

 

A religious group that suddenly appeared in the Martial Arts World 30 years ago.

 

‘Blood God’s Descent.

 

We dye the current world with blood to serve the Blood God’s descent.

 

Blood Cult’s World.

 

Our own new world shall be created.’

 

They threw the martial arts world into chaos with this insane doctrine.

 

Therefore, the number of sects and martial families that had already disappeared due to the Blood Cult at that time was countless.

 

The estimated casualties to date alone numbered in the hundreds of thousands.

 

The blood shed at that time stained the Yangtze River, and there are still places where it hasn’t faded even now.

 

In response, the Orthodox and Heterodox factions joined forces for the first time, designated them as public enemies of the martial arts world, and managed to behead the Blood Cult leader to preserve peace.

 

It was natural for them to be designated as demonic heretics who brought chaos to the world.

 

Now, just learning and possessing anything from the Blood Cult makes you a public enemy of the martial arts world.

 

The shame and disgraceful history of the martial arts world.

 

“Cults are always a problem in any era. The problem is that in the martial arts world, those cults can learn tremendous martial arts and physically bring chaos to the world, which is an even bigger problem.”

 

Anyway, learning the Blood Cult’s martial arts through resonance meant one thing.

 

Among the miners participating in the mining rights auction competition for Seongcheol, there was that public enemy of the martial arts world, a ‘Blood Cult member.’

 

And among those who bought the pickaxes he made.

 

‘Or they’re in the mining groups.’

 

It would be nice to know the name.

 

Unfortunately, the identity was hidden with the name covered as ‘???’.

 

The names that had been appearing well suddenly?

 

Why?

 

‘It’s because of the Blood Burning Sky Art.’

 

It was said that reaching 7 stars would make you into a completely different person, so the truth could be considered hidden.

 

‘In my previous life too, there were often cases where real names were hidden when using doppelgangers or similar items.’

 

This could be considered such a case.

 

However, the method of hiding oneself with this Blood Burning Sky Art made him want to vomit just thinking about it.

 

‘A cultivation method that devours people.’

 

Nothing suited it better than these words.

 

“Without the experience from my previous life and the power of the two divine arts, I would have been corrupted and devoured by this insane internal energy cultivation method’s insights.”

 

Now he finally understood the reason for the strange phenomenon from earlier.

 

‘Cheonloe’ and ‘Primordial’ became vaccines and expelled the Blood Burning Sky Art, treating it as a virus.

 

“There really is no other demonic heretical cultivation method like this. Ha, why the hell are these bastards here?”

 

It would be dangerous even in open fields under the sky, but a mine?

 

It was even more dangerous.

 

If they went crazy deep underground in an enclosed space, everyone would die without any minimum or maximum.

 

He didn’t know who it was, but he had to stop them first.

 

‘But revealing it to everyone would be dangerous.’

 

Until now, didn’t they not even know the Blood Cult was there?

 

No, even without himself.

 

Namgung Cheonggi also didn’t know there was a Blood Cult here.

 

‘If a peak martial artist doesn’t know, it means they’re very excellent at hiding.’

 

Well.

 

The Blood Burning Sky Art ability itself was such a shitty ability that it would be hard to detect.

 

If even the system hid the name, that said it all.

 

Therefore, even if he revealed it, he might be treated as a crazy person.

 

Or, the chaos could grow, and the Blood Cult followers might escape in the confusion.

 

That can’t happen.

 

If you discover a public enemy of the martial arts world, a demonic heretic, shouldn’t you capture them?

 

You can’t let someone who has learned man-eating divine arts loose in the world.

 

“Then…”

 

I should talk to trustworthy people and capture them together through discussion.

 

Those trustworthy people.

 

Naturally, there’s only one place.

 

“…What did you just say? You said it seems like Blood Cult followers are hiding?”

 

The Namgung Family.

 

My own family.

 

Where could be more trustworthy than this?

 

* * *

 

“…What did you just say? You said it seems like Blood Cult followers are hiding?”

 

Namgung Cheonggi doubted his own ears.

 

He was resting briefly after finishing personal training in the training hall prepared at Cheonggung Inn.

 

Namgung Cheon-gang approached from afar and suddenly said that.

 

Of all things, the Blood Cult.

 

Weren’t they demonic heretics that shouldn’t even be mentioned in jest?

 

“Yes. I don’t know exactly who, but they’re definitely hiding among the miners. Among the 20 people I sold the curved steel to. If not that, then they’ve made contact with one of them.”

 

But it doesn’t seem like a joke.

 

Namgung Cheon-gang’s expression as he mentions those bastards is utterly serious.

 

If someone who always maintained a bright expression shows such a completely serious face, it wouldn’t be a lie.

 

Besides, he’s not someone who has ever spoken falsehoods.

 

Just looking at those eyes that hold the sky makes me believe him.

 

Then, why are those Blood Cult bastards here?

 

“The only thing I can think of right now is Seongcheol.”

 

“In terms of value, it’s definitely treasure-grade. But would those bastards have reason to target it…”

 

“You can never know what those damn bastards are thinking.”

 

“…You’re right. As you said, the only thing worth targeting here right now is Seongcheol, so we should be wary of Seongcheol. If I were to give one more example…”

 

“It would be Lady Namgung Sohye, who carries the bloodline of the Namgung Family. Thirty years ago, the person and family who made great contributions to bringing peace were the Sword King and the Namgung Family.”

 

“Exactly right.”

 

Moreover, the excellent insight he’s shown now and before.

 

And just looking at his bold decisiveness, he’s not someone who would speak carelessly.

 

Especially if it involves mentioning demonic heretics.

 

“Of course, my words might be hard to believe. They are demonic heretics, after all.”

 

And to make it even more certain to believe.

 

“However, I swear on my name, my master’s name, and my family’s name that this is the truth. Also, though I haven’t mentioned it, I learned a divine art from my master that allows me to faintly detect traces of demonic energy.”

 

Namgung Cheon-gang added.

 

“…So Elder Mak Noya had learned such divine arts. Certainly, as the greatest blacksmith in the martial arts world and owner of Cheongeumjeong, it wouldn’t be strange for him to have any kind of special abilities.”

 

“Right?”

 

It worked perfectly.

 

Of course, I haven’t learned anything like that.

 

It was something I thought up in advance in case Namgung Cheonggi didn’t believe me.

 

Well, it’s about stopping demonic heretics, so this much is a white lie.

 

“…”

 

Namgung Cheonggi closed his eyes briefly and fell into thought.

 

His mind seemed organized.

 

He slowly opened his eyes and spoke.

 

“This is a family secret, but… I suppose it’s fine to tell Young Master Namgung Cheon-gang. If you’ve discovered Blood Cult followers, it’s not unrelated.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Previously, during Cheonpung Trading Company’s first escort mission, I and the Namgung Jeonggeomdan also encountered those with the Blood Cult’s power.”

 

“…Yes?”

 

“That incident was reported to the family long ago, but it was kept secret to avoid causing chaos. Of course, the family elders and important departments know and have secretly begun investigations.”

 

‘Ah. That’s why!’

 

That’s why the inspection team appeared back then!?

 

Now I think I understand why the inspection team came to me.

 

Since a blacksmith had broken through a first-class assassin’s martial arts, they probably wondered if I had gained demonic power.

 

‘Certainly, if there’s a history of encountering the Blood Cult, they’d be more likely to believe my words.’

 

If there’s a history of encounters, it’s natural not to deny their presence.

 

So the conversation afterward proceeded swiftly.

 

“Not just me, but all members of the Namgung Jeonggeomdan have fought Blood Cult bastards, so I’ll inform everyone.”

 

“I think it would be good to inform Lady Namgung Sohye as well. For now, even if others don’t know, if at least we Namgungs know, we can somehow prevent it.”

 

“Yes. Certainly, if it’s not the entire Blood Cult but just a few hidden Blood Cult followers, our current numbers are sufficient to handle them. However, since we don’t know what those bastards might do, I’ll request support from the nearby branch. Now the problem is tomorrow, isn’t it?”

 

“Yes. That’s right. Tomorrow.”

 

It’s the day of mine excavation, the mining rights auction competition.

 

In other words, I have to go in and mine together with Blood Cult followers disguised as miners.

 

If I could, I’d want to cancel it right now.

 

“But that won’t do.”

 

“Right. Those bastards would definitely use some scheme, so we must be careful. If they’re after Seongcheol, they won’t move rashly.”

 

“If Lady Namgung Sohye stays outside for now, there’s also less chance they’ll go wild in the mine.”

 

“Yes. But that’s no reason to be complacent. We’ve only bought one day, and we don’t know what will happen next. So, how about discussing future matters together with Lady Namgung Sohye?”

 

“We should. Lady Namgung Sohye and Master Namgung Cheonggi, you two can block those bastards from outside, and inside, I’ll check if there are any suspicious people.”

 

“Honestly, I don’t want to send Young Master Namgung Cheon-gang into the mine.”

 

He’s also a Namgung.

 

Moreover, Mak Noya’s sole disciple.

 

Isn’t he someone with infinite potential for development?

 

For the future of the Namgung as well.

 

He shouldn’t be sent to a place where unknown dangers might exist.

 

‘However, he will go in.’

 

Even though I didn’t say it, I think I know.

 

“Thank you for just saying that. But the Kang Clan Mining Company is also part of Namgung, and there are innocent people too, so shouldn’t I protect them from those cultists, no, demonic heretics? Though I’m lacking, I’m also a Namgung.”

 

As expected.

 

But the meaning of those words touches my heart.

 

‘Ah. Young Master Namgung Cheon-gang. You really are—!’

 

Namgung Cheon-gang’s current words.

 

Are they spoken out of consideration for the Orthodox Faction’s dignity and prestige?

 

No.

 

It’s simply the heart of wanting to protect the weak from demonic heretics as a group with strong power.

 

Encouraging good and punishing evil.

 

Punishing evil.

 

Becoming a wall for the weak.

 

It’s righteousness.

 

And the intention to uphold human duty as a person.

 

Isn’t this also the justice of the Orthodox Faction?

 

He intends to practice this through sacrificing himself for righteousness.

 

Without needing prestige or dignity.

 

‘Truly. He is Orthodox Faction and a Namgung.’

 

Receiving Heaven’s will to save human lives, how could this not be Namgung and Orthodox Faction!

 

Having received Heaven’s mandate to save human lives, how could this not be the way of the Namgung clan and the righteous sects!

 

“…Young Master Namgung Cheon-gang is truly a member of the Orthodox Faction and a righteous hero.”

 

“What? All of a sudden?”

 

“Following your example, I too will strive even harder. I am truly grateful for the teachings you have given to someone as lacking as myself, Young Master, no, Young Lord!”

 

“….”

 

I don’t know what he misunderstood or how.

 

‘Well, if it’s good, then it’s good.’

 

Seeing his eyes blazing with passion, it seems he’ll help enthusiastically, so I should just leave him be.

 

Ding!

 

* * *

 

After alerting them about the Blood Cult Followers.

 

We decided to work hard both inside and outside to stop them.

 

A day passed, and the Seongcheol Mining Rights Auction began.

 

We went down along the mine shaft where traces of Seongcheol were discovered and were enthusiastically mining.

 

Someone stealthily approached Namgung Cheon-gang.

 

“Wow, your mining skills are artistic. Didn’t you say you were a blacksmith? How can you display such excellent skills? Perhaps one of your ancestors has the ‘bloodline’ of the Special Gold Division? Hahaha!”

 

After praising him like that, he changed his tone.

 

“Seeing such excellent skills, I can’t just sit still. How about we talk privately for a moment? I think I can help you properly unleash the power dwelling in that ‘bloodline.'”

 

In that instant, Namgung Cheon-gang’s eyes flashed.

 

“So it was you!”

 

“What?”

 

“Everyone from Namgung Jeonggeomdan! It’s him! Catch him!”

 

“No, what the, aaaaah!”

 

Arrest of the villain suspected of being a Blood Cult Follower complete!

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