Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 248
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Chapter 248: I Haven’t Entered the Sword Control Technique
Henan Province.
Zhengzhou.
Chilriha Village.
The return of the Vermilion Bird Division to the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance caused quite a stir.
Despite the inefficacy of the Demon Exterminator Division, they managed to eliminate the demon of Five Peaks Mountain.
Most of the sorcerers who accompanied the Vermilion Bird Division, such as Qing Ryushin and Bok Jaeja, left the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance for various reasons.
Not all the sorcerers’ spirits were dampened, though.
Some, who had realized their limitations, devoted themselves more fervently to their studies in sorcery.
Especially Yang Gwanchul, who possessed the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword, followed the Three Immortals of Kunlun like a loyal puppy.
Though the Three Immortals of Kunlun found him annoying, they didn’t reject him.
While it was true that Yang Gwanchul wasn’t a great sorcerer, his magical treasure was genuine.
Initially, the Three Immortals of Kunlun suggested he sell the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword.
But Yang Gwanchul was not easily swayed.
He refused their offer and begged them to teach him sorcery.
Although the Three Immortals of Kunlun politely declined due to their strict rules, they didn’t entirely push him away.
In fact, when Yang Gwanchul asked questions, they answered him with more kindness than necessary.
Those unaware of their relationship thought that Yang Gwanchul was a lay disciple of the Three Immortals of Kunlun.
At noon.
Yang Gwanchul, wandering aimlessly, saw the Immortal Taimu in a teahouse and hurried over to him.
“Hey, how come you’re alone today?”
“My Sahyung (Senior Martial Brother) and my Sajae (Junior Martial Brother) went to see the General Commander, so I’m passing the time here.”
“Ah, I see. By the way, do you remember the exorcism spell you taught me last time?”
The Immortal Taimu nodded, signaling him to continue.
“I can finally recite it even in my sleep. Hehe.”
“Excellent! For sorcerers, faith is like the depth of internal energy for warriors. How can you have faith if you neither see nor hear it? When the exorcism spell is inscribed in your body, it will help channel the spiritual power of the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword.”
“Really?”
Yang Gwanchul’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.
“When you can recite the exorcism spell as naturally as breathing, the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword will surely respond. That’s why we haven’t taught you anything else.”
“Yes, yes. But I have a question. How can young master Yeon defeat demons without a magical treasure?”
The Immortal Taimu fell silent for a moment at Yang Gwanchul’s question.
It was one of the questions sorcerers in the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance frequently asked.
“His swordsmanship has a power similar to a spell. Perhaps his swordsmanship…”
The Immortal Taimu left the sentence unfinished.
Yeon Jeokha claimed he learned swordsmanship from the Mysterious Woman of the Nine Heavens.
Though people considered it a joke, was it really?
There was a similar sword technique passed down in the Taoist sect.
It was the Heavenly Sword Technique of Lü Dongbin.
Unfortunately, it was only known by records now, as no one had mastered it.
The sword was one of the three great treasures of the Taoists (the copper mirror, the precious sword, and the spirit tablet).
The Taoists’ desire for the Heavenly Sword Technique was immense, but they all failed.
It was so difficult to master that they called it “the sword Lü Dongbin hid in the heavens.”
“Perhaps it’s related to Lü Dongbin’s Heavenly Sword Technique.”
“Excuse me?”
Yang Gwanchul didn’t understand the Immortal Taimu’s words and asked for clarification.
But the Immortal Taimu didn’t open his mouth again.
The Immortal Taimu continued drinking his tea, ignoring Yang Gwanchul as if he wasn’t there.
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Seven days after the return of the Vermilion Bird Division, the Azure Dragon Division also returned to Chilriha Village.
The announcement of the sorcerers from the Azure Dragon Division once again shook the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance.
Jegal Seun, the General Commander, declared that ten sorcerers would be assigned to each of the seven divisions.
A massive recruitment of sorcerers began.
However, gathering seventy sorcerers was no easy task.
There weren’t many sorcerers capable of facing demons.
Though dozens of sorcerers came to the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance daily, most were turned away at the gate.
A modest house on the western outskirts.
Spring was beginning, and the afternoons were warm.
The Yoomyung Cult had entrenched itself in the Baekma Temple (White Horse Temple), and the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance was busy recruiting sorcerers.
This had led to a temporary truce in the war between the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance and the Yoomyung Cult.
At noon, Yeon Mubaek went outside and lit a stove.
He placed a cauldron on the stove and carefully adjusted the fire.
Soon, the bitter smell of medicine filled the air.
Yeon Mubaek looked up and watched the floating clouds.
When he returned to Waryong Manor after ten years of training, he thought he would conquer the world.
In fact, the first few years went as planned.
But then everything collapsed.
Waryong Manor, and even his wife’s family, fell apart, and he separated from his wife to join the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance.
Of course, he did this to restore his family’s name and the glory of his clan.
But things didn’t go as expected, and neither he nor his brother found a place in the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance.
Even this modest house reflected his low position in the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance.
To make matters worse, his brother lost an arm.
It pained him every time he thought of his brother, who had dreamed of making a name for himself with the Waryong Sword.
After a while, Yeon Mubaek took the bowl of medicine to the room.
Yeon Seungbaek, with a pale face, looked at him with a sense of despair.
“I’m sorry. I’m causing trouble.”
“Don’t worry about it. Just drink the medicine. You’ve lost a lot of blood; how are you feeling?”
“More or less. The day I got injured, I was so scared and nervous that I didn’t feel the pain, but each day it hurts more.”
“At least the cold hasn’t worsened the wound, so that’s a relief.”
“The clean cut probably helped too, I guess.”
Yeon Seungbaek made an effort to appear nonchalant as he drank the medicine.
As Yeon Mubaek and Yeon Seungbaek sat silently, Yeon Seolju, who had been outside, returned.
“Big brother, how’s your arm?”
“It hurts a bit, but it’s bearable. Where have you been?”
“I joined the Sage of Heaven and Earth Alliance today. I’m in the Azure Dragon Division, with our big brother.”
“Why? I thought you were going back to the Chamber of Commerce.”
“I can’t leave the Waryong Sword like this. Big brother turned it down, and second brother can’t use a sword, so I have to.”
Suddenly, Yeon Seungbaek shouted.
“What? You’re taking my Waryong Sword? On what grounds?”
“Why should it be yours? It belongs to all of us. Big brother rejected it, so naturally, it’s my turn. It’s not something you can keep in your current state.”
“Are you crazy? Do you look down on me because I’m injured?”
“I don’t look down on you; I’m just accepting reality. You can barely live a normal life now. Besides, the Waryong Sword isn’t yours.”
“It’s mine! Don’t you dare lay your eyes on my sword!”
“Why is it yours? If you keep this up, I won’t stand idly by.”
Yeon Seolju’s voice also rose.
As the two siblings argued heatedly, Yeon Mubaek sighed.
He knew this day would come.
Knowing Yeon Seolju’s personality, he knew she wouldn’t leave the Waryong Sword alone.
Yeon Seungbaek and Yeon Seolju were on the verge of grabbing each other by the throat.
Yeon Mubaek intervened and scolded Yeon Seolju.
“Seolju, what are you doing? You shouldn’t treat an injured person like this. Wait until Seungbaek recovers, then discuss it.”
“Big brother, the doctor said he’d need at least three months of rest. How can I wait that long? It’s spring, and war could break out any moment.”
“Even so, it’s not right to fight among family. Wait until Seungbaek is willing to give it up.”
Yeon Seungbaek immediately cut in.
“Who said I’d give it up? And you, Seolju, wake up. If Jeokha doesn’t teach us the technique, this is just a well-made sword. Why don’t you try learning the technique before taking my sword?”
“I’ll handle that. Stop being greedy. Even if you learn to use the sword with your left hand, it’ll take ten years. Until then, don’t mention the Waryong Sword.”
“Hah! Ten years to learn to use the sword with my left hand, what nonsense. The technique isn’t about strength but skill. Do you think I can’t use it with just one arm?”
“Brother, why are you clinging to the Waryong Sword so much? Suppose it’s about skill. You don’t know the technique. Whether it’s with your left hand or skill, by the time you learn, the war will be over. So leave it to me. I’ll make our Yeon name famous.”
“…….”
Yeon Seolju’s words hit Yeon Seungbaek hard, leaving him silent.
She was right; there was nothing he could do at the moment.
As a triumphant smile appeared on Yeon Seolju’s face, Yeon Seungbaek spoke coldly.
“Yes, I don’t have any technique now. But neither do you. If you can learn the technique from Jeokha, I’ll give it up.”
“Again with that? It’s really irritating.”
“Again? No, listen to me. Whoever learns the technique first will be the owner of the Waryong Sword. How about that? Isn’t it fair?”
“Fine. But don’t back out later. Big brother, you heard that, right? The one who learns the technique first will be the owner of the Waryong Sword.”
“Yes. It seems fair to me. So don’t fight over the sword until then.”
Thus, the dispute between Yeon Seungbaek and Yeon Seolju came to an end.
Although Yeon Mubaek felt relieved, he was also worried about the future.
He didn’t understand how his siblings could have so much faith in Yeon Jeokha, who didn’t even want to associate with the Yeon Family.
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A small house on the eastern hillside.
After a light meal, Yeon Jeokha stood up, and Old Shim asked him:
“Where are you going?”
“To the mountain.”
“Why the mountain?”
“What else would I do? I need to master the Sword Control Technique as soon as possible.”
“You seem to have mastered it already. What more can you gain?”
“Tsk tsk! That’s why they call you a novice, Old Shim. Haven’t you heard what happened with the Azure Dragon Division?”
“The Azure Dragon Division?”
“They say the Great Swordmaster fought the demons with the Sword Control Technique, but in the end, it was the sorcerers who killed them.”
“So, what does that have to do with anything?”
“The explanation of the Heavenly Sword Technique says: ‘True chi responds to things and gradually becomes a sword control technique [眞氣應物 漸入御劍].’ That’s the beginning of the Sword Control Technique.”
“And then?”
“The chi, or rather, the energy of the Great Swordmaster still doesn’t respond to things. That’s why he can’t affect demons. Demons are also part of everything, so it should respond to them.”
“Why would demons be part of everything? They came from hell, so they’re exceptions.”
“Oh! You only know part of it. Yin and yang don’t just mean light and darkness. Demons and immortals are also like yin and yang.”
“Young Master, yin and yang achieve balance, do demons and immortals as well?”
“How would I know? I’m just saying that the world isn’t just light. Immortals and demons are similar in that sense.”
“Maybe…”
Old Shim nodded thoughtfully.
Comparing good and evil, Yeon Jeokha seemed to be right.
Could it be that the Sword Control Technique of the Great Swordmaster wasn’t complete, and that’s why he couldn’t kill demons?
“Then, can your Sword Control Technique kill demons?”
“Are you crazy? How many times do I have to say it? I haven’t entered the Sword Control Technique yet.”
Old Shim, frustrated, scratched his head.
How could someone who could fish in the river with that technique claim he hadn’t entered the Sword Control Technique?
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