I Became the Namgung Clan’s Omnipotent Item-Powered Martial God - Chapter 92

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Chapter 92
Chapter 92 – Climb the Waterfall
#1
Whoooosh—
The waterfall flowed perpetually from that place.
Rain had fallen the night before, and now the torrent crashed down with even greater force, spray erupting from the cascading water with relentless vigor.
Though it was a place where one could feel the grandeur of nature itself, it had become an extraordinarily vexing location for the members of the Third Squad.
The reason was simple enough.
He’d said he’d be back late, but who could have guessed he was preparing something like this.
Yi Hyeon complained as he swept his soaking hair back from his forehead.
“The Group Leader really does know how to break people down systematically.”
“You’ll be grateful for it later, or I’ll eat my words.”
“Ugh… So what exactly are we supposed to do?”
Namgung Yeon promptly demonstrated.
First, with his bare body.
His form rose lightly as he stepped onto a Water Platform and charged toward the waterfall.
Then he grasped a rope soaked through with water and began climbing the waterfall rapidly.
“…Does that even make sense?”
“It looks so slippery, I don’t think I could even grip it properly…”
“No, wait—how is it even possible to leap upward while getting hammered by the waterfall like that?”
Dong—!
A clear bell chime rang out in concert with Yi Hyeon’s exclamation.
Namgung Yeon’s landing was equally remarkable.
He descended as slowly as possible, wringing out every muscle in his body—a training method that squeezed his whole frame.
One wanted to ask where he’d learned such a brutal technique.
Though he looked like a drenched rat, no one laughed at him.
What Namgung Yeon had just demonstrated required the coordination of strength and True Energy that could withstand even extreme circumstances.
“Later, you’ll do this wearing equipment similar to the Golden Dragon Chain.”
“…”
“Don’t worry about recovery.”
That wasn’t what they were worried about, yet he kept harping on recovery.
Yi Hyeon stared at the spray cascading down, his brow deeply furrowed.
Perhaps… he could actually pull this off?
His specialty was explosive Leg Strength Technique combined with Light Body Movement.
Even if the others couldn’t do it, wouldn’t he be capable enough?
“All right, let me give it a try. Don’t laugh if I fall.”
“Yeah, I got it.”
Se Un chimed in, and Ho Ho simply smiled.
None of them would laugh at Yi Hyeon.
To mock someone for failing at something they themselves couldn’t even attempt—
That might happen somewhere else, but not here.
Yi Hyeon took a deep breath and then burst forward, releasing his Inner Energy explosively.
But—
“Oof—?!”
Splash—!
The moment his foot touched the Water Platform, he slid straight out and spun wildly through the air.
The sight of him plummeting headfirst was, even being generous, utterly ridiculous—
“Snort…”
Finally, someone could hold it in no longer and burst out laughing.
“Kyaaah—! What is this?!”
“Pffhahahaha! Bahahaha!”
“Hey—! Don’t laugh, you bastards!”
The waterfall soon transformed into a sea of laughter.
Let them have their fun for now; they’d work earnestly enough afterward.
Namgung Yeon smiled softly and walked back toward the Training Ground.
It was time for Namgung Jinjin to make his appearance.
#2
“One additional training hall will be completed soon.”
“Good work.”
“But that little one…”
Bang Ya watched Han Lim, who was muttering something to himself while sweeping the floor of the room.
Over the past few days, Bang Ya had come to realize just how brilliant the boy’s mind was.
He grasped the meaning of a book at a glance, and what’s more, he seemed to understand the principles and structures in meticulous detail.
Bang Ya leaned slightly toward Namgung Yeon and asked quietly.
“Did you recognize that talent in him?”
“I already knew. He has considerable depth in Formation Art.”
“Hmm…….”
Bang Ya found Namgung Yeon’s discernment truly remarkable.
His close friend Mu Sung was the same, as was he…….
It felt as though extraordinary people were gathering at this Hapsan Training Ground.
Namgung Yeon, seeing Bang Ya’s expression of admiration, opened his mouth again.
“But he’s someone who needs experience in the world. That’s why I’ve left him in your hands.”
“Ah, I understand what you mean.”
“I’d appreciate it. He’s a bit unruly, but there’s kindness in him too.”
“Ha! You speak remarkably like an adult for someone who seems younger than me.”
Bang Ya complimented Namgung Yeon’s maturity with a light jest.
Namgung Yeon let out a soft chuckle and nodded.
“It can’t be helped. Then…… I should bring the second one in as well.”
It was Ho Ho’s turn next.
If Namgung Jinjin was coming out, then Yi Hyeon should be admitted too.
He wished there were a few more people…….
‘It’s surprising that he didn’t come.’
Namgung Ju Young, who had been under Namgung Jinjin but took a bribe from him.
Had he come, the strength of the Third Squad would have been considerably greater.
Setting aside his regret, he was about to call for Ho Ho.
At last, Namgung Jinjin stepped out through the door of the Training Hall.
…….
Gazing at the bright sunlight, Namgung Jinjin stood motionless, as if absorbed in new thoughts.
Namgung Yeon, spotting him, quietly observed the changes.
The talent that had once shone brilliantly seemed to have shed something, layer by layer.
Whether it was a small realization or a great one…….
Whatever it was, it must be a profound change for Namgung Jinjin now.
The flow of his True Energy had increased explosively, and its quantity had clearly grown as well.
Before he entered the Training Hall, it might have been possible, but now catching the blade that Jinjin wielded barehanded would be a distant dream.
“Does the world look a little different to you now?”
It couldn’t possibly be so, but Namgung Yeon made a lighthearted comment anyway.
Namgung Jinjin answered with a slight smile.
“It’s nothing so remarkable. But…… I’ve gained a certain confidence.”
“I hope you’ve grown even more than last time.”
“Speaking of which—a Revenge Match. What do you say?”
Namgung Jinjin made no attempt to hide his competitive spirit.
Namgung Yeon accepted his challenge with an open heart.
Though there was something he needed to do first.
“Before you challenge me, there’s something I want to test you on.”
“What is it?”
“You should be able to do it now. Come with me.”
And so they arrived at the Waterfall.
Namgung Yeon gave Jinjin a brief explanation, and Namgung Jinjin was now stroking his chin, calculating the path.
Namgung Yeon offered him a piece of advice.
“Like trying to break free from something, move and circulate your Qi freely.”
“Freely…….”
There were many things that bound him.
He still felt there were many, and there would be more to come.
A scion of a prestigious clan.
The weight of being Baekryong Daejoo’s son.
The discord with his father and the time he needed to prove himself…….
All of these felt like iron chains binding Namgung Jinjin himself.
What insights had he gained in the Training Hall?
What transformation had he brought about?
Now, here, was the moment to prove it.
“The flow of True Energy depends entirely on the mind that commands it.”
“…….”
Namgung Jinjin stamped the ground without a word.
In the next instant, with a splash, he failed to clear the Water Platform and plunged into the water below.
As he rose through the churning current, his gaze had grown noticeably dimmer.
Namgung Yeon watched the flames still burning fiercely in Namgung Jinjin’s eyes.
In moments like this, no words, no counsel was needed.
Only to observe and lend encouragement.
With hands clasped behind his back, Namgung Yeon waited for his companion’s next attempt.
“Huh…… I think I understand now.”
Namgung Jinjin’s greatest strength lay in his stubborn persistence.
Finding the cause, analyzing it, and at once correcting his failure—this was his most formidable asset.
And that cause was not merely external: the application of inner energy or the motions of his body.
Mindset.
Gaze.
The very way one perceives.
Namgung Yeon knew well that such things too could be the root of failure.
‘How far have you come, I wonder.’
A talent that might yet make him a worthy opponent in years to come.
Spray from the cleansing water misted across his face as Namgung Yeon watched his friend’s challenge unfold.
Splash!
Namgung Jinjin leaped forward with lightness and confidence.
He trod lightly across the violently swaying Water Platform.
As if shaking off the grasping hands that reached to seize him, his body surged upward in sharp, powerful bursts.
“Yes—that’s it exactly.”
Could a single shift in mindset elevate one’s realm?
Some would call it impossible.
Others would nod in agreement.
Namgung Yeon stood firmly in the camp of possibility.
Look there.
See how a warrior pierces through all that stands against him and forges ahead.
See the greatness of human strength—breaking through the Waterfall itself, clinging to but a single slender line as he leaps skyward.
“With me at your side…… you shall have the strength to avert ruin itself.”
Namgung Yeon murmured these words, watching his companion rise through the torrent.
Namgung would claim a strength never before known.
And those who sought to trample this world would be cut down without mercy.
“Aaaaaaahhhhh—!”
A human roar pierced through the deafening thunder of the great Waterfall.
Clang!
That day.
The temple bell sounding across a thousand leagues rang twice.
#3
“You’re telling me to do this every morning?”
“Well? Your strength will grow rapidly.”
“I’d better stock up on Recovery Medicine.”
Namgung Jinjin, having barely succeeded, walked forward dripping wet, leaving pools of water in his wake.
Namgung Yeon chuckled and unleashed an even crueler statement.
“Later, we’ll add weight to it as well. And blindfold you.”
“…….”
“Don’t worry. You won’t die.”
No matter how he looked at it, this man was not in his right mind.
Though that likely explained how he’d become so brutishly strong.
Namgung Jinjin sighed and nodded without complaint.
As long as he could grow stronger, he was willing to endure any hardship.
A question occurred to him as he recovered.
How wonderful it would be if his strength could leap forward in short bursts like climbing the Waterfall.
But…… what he now looked toward seemed as distant and unreachable as the sky itself.
“I’m not even certain I can defeat my father.”
“It will be enough. You have less than a year left now.”
“Do you truly believe that?”
Namgung Yeon nodded.
He knew Baekryong Daejoo’s strength better than anyone.
Better than his own son, Namgung Jinjin, could possibly know it?
No.
A person drowning in fear cannot see anything with clarity.
“Once you withdraw from the world and devote yourself to training, you’ll understand.”
How much stronger you’ve become.
And how trivial the thing you feared truly was.
Namgung Yeon spoke as they walked the path.
“When we return, I’ll teach you how to dry your clothes using True Energy.”
“I wish you’d told me that sooner.”
The two walked back together, conversing in low voices about many things.
And when they arrived at the Training Ground, an unexpected figure greeted Namgung Yeon.
“My, you’ve returned, my son.”
So Yeon, Namgung Yeon’s mother, had appeared without warning.
And the words she spoke next were far more shocking.
“I’ve decided to accompany you as the guardian for this mission.”
“……What!?”
What in the world did that mean?

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