Survival Guide for the Reincarnated - Chapter 240

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Chapter 240

Manager Seong’s shoulders trembled greatly. He slowly raised his head, and a deep light different from before began to seep into his eyes.

As if something that had been trapped for a long time was finally being liberated.

I reached out and placed my hand on Manager Seong’s shoulder.

“So stop doubting yourself to that extent. I also make mistakes and sometimes others cover for those mistakes, so would I really ignore Manager Seong’s efforts?”

“….”

“There is no perfect person in this world. I am not perfect and Manager Seong is not perfect either. We can strive to approach perfection, but if that leads to self-doubt, that path will only become more distant.”

I put slight strength into the hand resting on his shoulder.

“Stop looking back, and how about we look forward together from now on.”

Manager Seong said nothing. I didn’t say anything more either.

I lowered my hand and looked around.

Those who had finished searching the mountain retreat were lined up in formation.

There was no more business to attend to here.

“We will return. Those with serious injuries, there are carriages below, so just endure until you get there.”

“Yes!”

As I began walking, Pung Mu-hwi from Cheon Rak Bu and the remaining members followed.

After walking about six steps total, I stopped.

The others stopped as well.

Everyone had reason to stop.

Slowly turning my head, I could see Manager Seong sitting in lotus position in that same spot, having fallen into a selfless state.

I couldn’t help but smile.

Just looking at the natural qi swirling around him made it certain.

This was a leap to the Divine Transformation Realm.

Manager Seong, who had been stagnating, had finally broken through the wall.

Looking around, I spoke quietly.

“I’m sorry. I’d like to correct what I said – how about we rest a little longer?”

At Seol Woon-hwi’s words, the Cheon Rak Bu members smiled softly, and Pung Mu-hwi added his voice.

“Actually, my injuries are a bit severe, so I wanted to rest a little. Sir.”

As if by agreement, everyone sat down where they were.

* * *

A door that had been tightly closed for a long time began to open.

‘Believe in yourself.’

Seol Woon-hwi’s words echoed from deep within his heart.

He had thought he believed in himself all this time, but he hadn’t.

Experiencing the events happening around him, he had become obsessed with raising his realm, and that soon became an obsession.

There had been doubts about himself, but he had forcibly suppressed them.

He had turned away without even thinking of finding answers.

Juche had said that he was the only one who could later take charge of Baekseol Wiryeong-dan and handed over martial arts containing his entire life.

Seol Woon-hwi had continuously given him infinite trust.

It was difficult to answer whether he was worthy of such regard, and honestly, he still didn’t know even now.

What he knew now was one thing.

Whether he lived up to others’ expectations or whatever else, such things were always secondary matters.

The first priority was ultimately himself.

If he had conviction in the path he would walk, he just needed to believe in it and proceed.

It wasn’t about martial arts or mental cultivation, but the most basic yet most important human mindset.

Manager Seong’s breathing deepened. All surrounding noise disappeared.

The sound of wind, the sound of leaves colliding, even his own heartbeat could not be heard.

In the silence, he looked into his inner self.

There was fear.

Fear of being unable to protect Seol Woon-hwi. Fear of being inadequate. Fear of not becoming as strong as others.

But beyond that fear, there was something else.

It was love.

Deep affection for Seol Woon-hwi. A sense of responsibility toward Baekseol Wiryeong-dan. And earnest feelings for everything he wanted to protect.

‘Ah, this was it.’

Manager Seong realized.

What he had been searching for was not stronger power.

Something he already possessed.

Faith.

Unwavering faith toward Seol Woon-hwi. Unshakeable trust toward Baekseol Wiryeong-dan. And firm conviction in the path he walked.

These were his weapons and the cultivation he needed to refine.

Qi began rising from Manager Seong’s body.

The wall of the Body Establishment Boundary began to crack little by little.

Meridians that had been blocked for a long time began to open.

But it hurt.

It wasn’t physical pain but mental anguish.

All the doubt and anxiety that had been binding him burst forth at once.

-Am I truly a useful person?

-Is it alright for me to be here?

-Could Young Master be endangered because of me?

Countless voices of self-doubt gnawed at his heart.

But Manager Seong no longer surrendered to those voices.

No person is perfect.

Everyone makes mistakes. No matter how remarkable a person might be, they have inadequate aspects.

Seol Woon-hwi was like that, and Seol Jung-cheon, the Palace Lord of Snow Palace, was like that too.

But such things don’t make a person worthless.

Inadequacy was also part of himself.

Manager Seong accepted everything about himself.

His inadequacies, his fears, and also his faith.

That was the moment.

Crack—!

The sound of a massive barrier crumbling echoed throughout his entire body.

From Body Establishment Boundary to Divine Transformation Realm.

He had finally broken through the wall.

New qi flowed into his entire body.

It was deeper, broader, and warmer qi.

The surrounding nature began to resonate with him.

Wind circled around him, and leaves danced. Qi rising from the ground enveloped his body.

But the greatest change was in his heart.

He was no longer anxious. He no longer doubted himself.

He came to know who he was.

Manager Seong of Baekseol Wiryeong-dan. Seol Woon-hwi’s most trustworthy companion.

He opened his eyes.

The world looked different.

More vivid, more alive, more beautiful.

Seol Woon-hwi was looking at him with a smile. That smile contained sincere congratulations and pride.

Manager Seong slowly stood up. His body felt light as a feather.

“Young Master.”

His voice was different from before. Deeper, more filled with conviction.

“I’ve finally ascended. I have.”

Woon-hwi nodded his head.

“You have ascended. To the Divine Transformation Realm.”

“…I feel a bit dazed.”

Woon-hwi’s gently smiling face came into view.

“It will feel awkward at first, but you’ll adapt with time.”

“…”

“The road ahead is long, but the step Manager Seong took today is a more enormous step than you think, so steel your heart.”

Manager Seong took a deep breath, and suddenly tears flowed from the corners of his eyes. They were tears of joy.

Manager Seong bowed deeply toward Woon-hwi.

“I want to continue walking alongside Young Master from now on.”

Woon-hwi smiled broadly.

“Of course you should.”

A warm wind blew.

“No matter how much time passes, the place beside me will always be Manager Seong’s. I have never doubted that fact for even a moment.”

This was clearly sincere.

“The road ahead is long, so let’s have the rest of our conversation when we get to Seongchakju.”

“Are we having a drink?”

Woon-hwi wore a strange smile.

“If red liquor is fine with you.”

At those words, Manager Seong tilted his head.

Red liquor?

He laughed for now.

Because he was in a good mood.

“Understood. Young Master.”

Hearing Manager Seong’s answer, Woon-hwi looked around and said.

“We return.”

“”Yes-!””

* * *

It took a full four days for Woon-hwi’s group to arrive at Seongchakju.

Many things happened during those four days.

Due to the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance’s request for support, a total of eight Cheon Su-sa were newly appointed.

Among them, Woon-hwi, Jang I-cheong, and Heuk Myeong from the Black Heaven Demon Prison Palace moved.

The remaining Cheon Su-sa investigated why they had moved, and immediately found the answer.

After finishing their own calculations regarding that answer.

They began acting as if they had made a promise.

It was simple.

During those four days, all Green Forest sects near the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance were subjugated. It was safe to say they were almost completely wiped out.

This was a situation where it was right to join even if you couldn’t benefit.

Subjugating Green Forest sects.

That was one of the ways to gain absolute trust from the common people as a Cheon Su-sa.

Above all, since the Green Forest sects were so large that there seemed to be no end no matter how many you killed, even though bloody winds blew throughout various regions, the common people reportedly cheered like mad.

That was what happened in just four days.

At the entrance of Cheon Ryong Palace, Pung Mu-hwi said.

“I didn’t know at first, but it certainly seems like only good results are created whenever Cheon Su-sa moves.”

“Is that so.”

“The common people disliked the existing Heavenly Righteousness Alliance, and there were many among the martial artists who disliked it too. They only looked at profits and turned away from cries of anguish. I also have no room for excuses regarding that part, but during the time I serve you, I want to lessen that guilt.”

After thinking for a moment, Woon-hwi quietly asked.

“Are you confident?”

“I am.”

“Your mindset is excellent.”

“More than that, isn’t there anything more I can help with?”

Woon-hwi said with a smile.

“There isn’t. You’ve done everything you need to do, so shouldn’t I handle the aftermath?”

Pung Mu-hwi tilted his head.

It felt like there was something.

Why is he saying such things.

Aftermath?

“Let’s go now.”

Originally, the members of Cheon Rak Bu should reside here in Cheon Ryong Palace, but Woon-hwi was thinking of extensively renovating the buildings of Cheon Ryong Palace.

Right now there was no space for them to stay.

Above all, since Pung Mu-hwi was currently the leader of Cheon Rak Bu, Woon-hwi was thinking of having the members of Cheon Rak Bu stay at Punggeom Hall for the time being.

“…Understood. And may I also seek advice about martial arts again?”

“Do so.”

Pung Mu-hwi nodded and performed the Embracing Fist again, and following him, the members of Cheon Rak Bu performed the Embracing Fist.

“Rest comfortably!”

Leaving those words, they all departed together.

When only the two remained, Manager Seong smiled broadly.

“Young Master. Are you going to have a match with me now?”

Such Manager Seong scratched his head somewhat awkwardly at Woon-hwi’s gaze looking at him intently.

“…Did I… make another mistake?”

Woon-hwi shook his head.

“Rather than a mistake, you seem to be getting a bit overconfident.”

“Me…?”

Woon-hwi quietly looked up at the sky.

Everyone would think it was all over.

The Green Forest sects had been dealt with, the conversation with Jang I-cheong was scheduled for a month later, and the Muk Se-hoe matter was also a month later. Moreover, the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance’s settlement meeting was scheduled before the Secret Realm appeared, but if Woon-hwi and Jang I-cheong said they would enter that Secret Realm, there was a high probability the date would be postponed.

Clearly speaking, what Woon-hwi had to do from now on was to govern Seongchakju as Cheon Su-sa during the remaining time, resolve any disturbances, and prepare for a month later.

They would really think this was everything, but unfortunately, there was something remaining.

“Don’t you think it’s strange?”

“…What do you mean?”

“What kind of scheme did Jeong I-cheong devise?”

“…Pardon?”

“By killing bandits disguised as government troops, I create national pressure…? That becomes a leash? Isn’t that far too flimsy?”

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