The Evil Martial God Chronicles - Chapter 51

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Legend of the Evil Martial God

Chapter 51

 

 

 

The Fire Master also didn’t like Yeom Hwa.

So he had come to use this opportunity to drive him out, but there were guests who had arrived first.

Watching from a distance without being detected, weren’t they sprinkling water on the furnace?

He cheered inwardly.

How perfect this was, since he could succeed without having to lift a finger himself.

But suddenly flames shot up from the furnace.

He was startled.

They had sprinkled water, yet the flames grew stronger instead.

Those fools must have confused oil with water.

Stupid idiots.

The future of Heavenly Craft Road seemed to grow dark.

Judging it would be better to step in and handle it himself, he acted as if he had discovered it by chance while patrolling the area.

Then he sprinkled the Water Soul Dust he had brought.

Water Soul Dust was an emergency fire extinguishing powder used at Heavenly Craft Road’s Main Furnace.

Since it was used at the Main Furnace, its effectiveness was certain.

After confirming the flames were dying down, he smiled with satisfaction and was about to leave.

Something moving in the darkness caught his eye.

 

“Wh-who’s there?”

 

At the Fire Master’s shout, a voice came from the darkness.

 

“Well now. I don’t know where to start with this mess.”

 

A calm voice.

A strange figure slowly approaching.

As the flames died down, his form gradually became visible.

 

“You’re Jeok Wigang, who became an apprentice this time?”

“I never expected even the Fire Master to dislike Yeom Hwa.”

“You bastard? Who do you think you’re talking to like that? Do you really want to be kicked out?”

 

At the Fire Master’s shout, Jeok Wigang chuckled.

 

“You don’t seem to grasp the situation? You’re in an extremely dangerous position right now. You should be running away, yet you’re raising your voice instead?”

“What?”

“It’s already too late though.”

 

Then the Fire Master saw the surrounding scenery rippling like waves.

What’s this?

Is something wrong with my eyes?

Why are the surroundings like this?

 

Is it because of the Water Soul Dust? Then, through his wavering vision, he saw Jeok Wigang walking toward him with dignity.

It was truly absurd.

A guy who looked like a scholar who had never used his strength was trying to take on someone who had worked as a blacksmith for decades.

Moreover, from managing the furnace for a long period, he also possessed Fire Attribute Internal Energy.

A strong body, Internal Energy, and even martial arts to deploy it.

There was no need to fear a mere scholar.

However, this mysterious phenomenon rippling around him was concerning.

 

“Did you cause this strange occurrence?”

“Yeah. It’s Magic Arts.”

“I see. What’s your reason for deploying these Magic Arts?”

“To prevent you from escaping.”

“What? Hahahaha! Isn’t it the other way around?”

“Nope. It’s not. You need to get beaten until you come to your senses today.”

“You damn bastard!”

 

Unable to endure any longer, the Fire Master charged at Jeok Wigang.

His muscles swelled as if about to burst, and he used all his strength to throw a punch.

 

Whoosh-.

 

The moment an eerie sound of cutting through air was heard.

 

Thwack-.

 

It was lightly caught in Jeok Wigang’s hand.

The Fire Master was shocked.

 

“Th-this? H-how is this?”

 

An impossible situation had occurred.

Even if blocked, he should have been sent flying, but not only was it blocked, there wasn’t even the slightest movement.

Could it be that the Magic Arts he mentioned earlier were Illusion Arts?

As he was thinking this, Jeok Wigang’s voice was heard.

 

“Starting from today, resolve to live only for the safety of Heavenly Martial City and the Martial World.”

 

The Fire Master saw Jeok Wigang’s fist slowly flying toward him.

Strangely, he felt like it wouldn’t hurt even if he got hit.

The moment he thought he should counterattack after taking that hit.

 

Crack-.

 

With a shock that felt like his head was flying off, when he came to his senses, he was already collapsed on the ground.

The Fire Master looked at Jeok Wigang with an expression of disbelief.

He had sent someone twice his size flying with that frail fist?

It’s Magic Arts.

He thought that bastard’s Magic Arts were confusing him completely.

Looking around, there were things scattered about that could be used as weapons.

Among them, a hammer caught his eye.

The weapon most familiar to his hands.

Fire Master lifted the hammer and swung it around.

The weight was just right.

As soon as he confirmed it was good, he immediately hurled the hammer toward Jeok Wigang.

He threw it with all his might, thinking he was forging iron rather than dealing with a person.

If he didn’t dodge, his head would be crushed.

 

Thwang-.

 

But the hammer stopped before it even reached Jeok Wigang’s head.

 

“Th-this is impossible.”

 

Fire Master’s eyes widened as if they would tear.

Jeok Wigang had blocked his hammer with just his index finger.

It felt like he was having a nightmare.

Was he having a nightmare because he harbored ill intentions toward Yeom Hwa?

He wanted to quickly wake up from this dream that seemed like it wouldn’t end.

Jeok Wigang gripped the hammer.

Fire Master struggled desperately to pull the hammer back, but it was useless.

 

Pop-.

 

Instead, the hammer and handle separated, and he fell backward.

The head of the hammer was in Jeok Wigang’s grasp.

 

Crrrrrack-.

 

An unbelievable sight unfolded again before Fire Master’s eyes.

The hammer head was being crushed like clay in Jeok Wigang’s grip.

 

Thud-.

 

Fire Master was startled as the lump of iron that had been a hammer fell to the ground.

Terror washed over him at the thought that his head might end up the same way.

 

“Are you done? Try some more. You shouldn’t leave any regrets, right?”

 

Fire Master instinctively shook his head frantically.

 

“Really? Then now it’s time for your education?”

 

He shouted at Jeok Wigang who was approaching with a grin.

 

“D-don’t come closer!”

 

He tried to get up and run away, but his legs gave out and wouldn’t obey his will.

He could only sit down on the ground, flailing as he tried to back away.

 

“Now, this will sting a little.”

 

Smack-.

 

It wasn’t just a little sting.

He felt pain as if his head was disappearing.

More than anything, terror arose at the sight of Jeok Wigang slapping his cheek with a truly delighted expression.

Along with the thought that he had gotten on the wrong side of a crazy villain, a long night began.

 

 

 

“I-I was wrong!”

 

Jeok Wigang looked rather disappointed at the sight of Fire Master kneeling and begging desperately.

 

“Already? I haven’t even properly enjoyed myself yet.”

 

He’s a perverted lunatic. To think he enjoys beating people.

He really got on the wrong side of someone.

He begged desperately until his hands and feet were worn out.

 

“I-I was wrong! I-I’ll do whatever you tell me to do!”

“Really? Then let’s continue a bit more.”

 

Tears came to his eyes.

Why did I come here?

I should have just stayed home drinking as usual.

He felt regret.

 

“You said you’d do anything. Was that a lie? If you lied, you should be punished. Don’t you think?”

“Th-that is…”

 

No matter what answer he gave, getting beaten was the same.

 

“Please spare me.”

“I won’t kill you. Why would I kill you? You’re a precious resource of Heavenly Martial City. Right?”

 

Just who is this person?

What is he that he keeps talking about Heavenly Martial City?

Even in this situation, he was curious about that.

They say people die from curiosity, and that seems to be true.

 

“Why? Are you curious about my identity?”

“N-no, I’m not.”

“I told you not to lie.”

“Y-yes! I’m curious!”

“But I’m not going to tell you.”

 

This damn bastard.

 

“Huh? You just cursed at me with your eyes.”

“N-no, I didn’t.”

 

It’s a ghost.

 

“Since we’ve already started, let’s see how far we can go. Let’s continue your education for just one more hour. You agree with that, right?”

 

Fire Master nodded his head in tears with a feeling of despair and resignation.

 

 

 

One hour later.

Fire Master was kneeling in an even more respectful posture than before.

 

“Why do you hate Yeom Hwa so much?”

“I was envious of his talent.”

“Pathetic fools. You don’t even think about making an effort. All you do is torment others?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Enough. In your opinion, where do you think Heavenly Craft Road went wrong?”

 

He thought for a moment at Jeok Wigang’s question, then opened his mouth.

 

“I think the biggest cause is that Cheonjang Gong is indifferent to Heavenly Craft Road.”

“Right? I think so too.”

“But there’s no craftsman who can go against him, so there’s nothing we can do. Even the Castle Lord can’t say anything unpleasant to him. He’s afraid he might leave.”

 

Even Grandfather can’t say anything unpleasant to him.

So he’s living doing whatever he wants.

Indeed, to straighten out Heavenly Craft Road, it seems I need to deal with Cheonjang Gong first.

Cheonjang Gong is the cause of all this trouble.

What’s the point of cleaning the floor no matter how much you do it.

When garbage keeps falling from above.

Jeok Wigang asked.

 

“What kind of person is Cheonjang Gong?”

“There’s nothing much to say about what kind of person he is. He’s just a man obsessed with iron. He only focuses on his own work and has no interest in other matters. The only time Cheonjang Gong personally comes out and gets angry is when iron for the forge isn’t supplied on time.”

“Ah.”

 

So that’s why that person called Yong Myeong was so afraid of arriving late that time.

 

“He doesn’t come out for anything else?”

“No.”

“Is there no way to make him come out?”

“There is one method.”

“What is it?”

“You can disparage the weapons Cheonjang Gong made.”

“What? That’s easy.”

“That’s… not a simple matter. If you disparage them, you need to have proper grounds for it, and if you just disparage them without reason… you’ll die by Cheonjang Gong’s hand.”

“Die? Does he know martial arts?”

“Yes. I know Cheonjang Gong is at the Transcendent level.”

“Really? He really is a man obsessed with iron.”

 

A Transcendent level expert is holed up in a blacksmith shop just hammering iron.

This would be impossible unless he really loves iron.

 

“The only reason he reached the Transcendent level was because he lacked the strength to hammer Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron.”

“Right. Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron can’t be forged with ordinary strength.”

 

Jeok Wigang stroked his chin.

To disparage Cheonjang Gong’s weapons, he would need to see those weapons.

Only then could he find problems and point them out.

Since Jeok Wigang also considered himself a craftsman, he didn’t want to blindly disparage weapons made by another craftsman.

 

“Is there an opportunity to see the weapons Cheonjang Gong made?”

“Yes. There is. All craftsmen can see the weapons completed by Cheonjang Gong.”

“Is he showing off?”

“It’s not showing off, he shows them asking us to find problems.”

“What happens if you find problems?”

“You’re given the opportunity to solve those problems with Cheonjang Gong. You’re given the fortune of seeing Cheonjang Gong’s techniques directly before your eyes.”

“Is that a good thing?”

“Of course! It’s like a dream come true for all craftsmen.”

“Anyway, when he makes weapons, he shows them to other craftsmen, right?”

“Yes. But apprentices don’t qualify for this. You need to become a full craftsman to see them.”

“Don’t worry about that. After this promotion exam ends, I’ll be a full craftsman.”

“What?”

 

How can he guarantee that?

Come to think of it, I’ve never seen what Jeok Wigang has made since becoming an apprentice.

Jeok Wigang’s gaze turned toward Fire Master.

 

“What should we do about what happened between us today?”

“I’ll forget it!”

“If word gets out by any chance, we’ll meet again. I’ll leave it to your imagination what will happen then.”

 

Fire Master gulped at the evil smile.

 

“Go ahead and tell. Give me a justification to do whatever I want with you.”

“No, no! I absolutely won’t give you any justification.”

“I’ll be waiting.”

 

Fire Master vowed he would absolutely never speak of it until he died.

 

“What are you going to do about the guys who poured water on the forge?”

“I’ll take responsibility and punish them!”

“Really?”

“Yes!”

“How?”

“What?”

“For what reason will you punish them? What did they do wrong?”

“That, that is.”

“What punishment do those guys receive if their forge goes out?”

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