Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 257
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Chapter 257: Only What You Can Handle
Chilliha Village.
Small house on the eastern slope.
As the bosses of Nokrim dispersed, the bustling courtyard that had resembled a market became empty. Shim Tong, the Old Dao of the Nine Heavens, entered the room.
Yeon Jeokha, who was sitting at the table reading a book, spoke with a bored expression.
“What were they talking about so much?”
“It had been a long time since the bosses gathered. But, young master, why did you treat the Grand Strategist that way?”
“Did it seem that way to you?”
“Yes, the bosses were wondering if you had any grudge against him.”
“A grudge? Thieves always exaggerate. Hmph!”
Yeon Jeokha shook his head.
“You asked him to apologize in front of all the Bosses despite his plea. Honestly, what happened?”
“I just don’t like him.”
“Why? You haven’t had any encounters with the Grand Strategist before.”
“Is it necessary to know someone to have a bad impression? Sometimes just observing their actions is enough.”
“What has he done?”
“Haven’t you heard the rumors? Out of jealousy, he always clings to every word spoken by elder sister Yeon. His actions toward the Namgung Family are despicable. They say his only goal is to harass the Namgung Family to seize their position in Murim.”
“Haha. I knew there was something more.”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“So, the enemy of the Namgung Family is your enemy, right?”
“He’s my uncle, so it’s only natural.”
“Yes. But after humiliating him today, you should be more cautious.”
“Why? Do you think the Grand Strategist will stab me in the back?”
“There were many complaints when he didn’t reform the Vermilion Bird Division in the Alliance. In times of war, it’s dangerous to make an enemy of the Grand Strategist; you might face retaliation.”
“Retaliation? What a joke. Who would suffer because of that? I won’t do anything unless it’s justified.”
“That’s your perspective, but what if he pushes the Namgung Family into suicidal missions? The Namgung Family, being part of Murim, won’t be able to refuse his orders.”
“Big sister Yeon won’t let that happen easily.”
“That’s true. By the way, what happened with the Yeon last night?”
Shim Tong was curious to know how much the direct descendants of the Yeon Family had memorized from the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One.
“One hundred characters.”
“One hundred characters? Haha. It seems they’re not very different from the Ten Heroes of the Five Peaks Mountain.”
Shim Tong felt proud of having memorized three hundred characters, compared to the one hundred of the direct descendants of the Yeon.
“Yes, I was surprised too. I thought they might use tricks, so I warned them not to write it down since it was only oral. In the end, it was an unnecessary warning.”
Worried that someone might memorize two or three hundred characters and share them, he prohibited writing them down. But with only one hundred characters memorized by each, his concern was unfounded.
“Are you really not going to leave a record of the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One?”
“No. I believe the reason it was lost was because it was transmitted orally. The characters memorized by the descendants diminished until they disappeared.”
“Shouldn’t it be recorded precisely because of that?”
“I think there’s a reason why the True Classic of the Nine Heavens as One was inside a mirror. Perhaps this training method shouldn’t exist in this world. Whether it’s monsters or techniques, they are dangerous.”
“Are you saying the technique is evil?”
“No, I’m saying it’s something out of this world. Imagine if one of my descendants falls into the wrong path and completes the nine hundred characters of the training. It would be a disaster. That person would become a monster. Not all monsters have to be hideous on the outside.”
“Can a mentally unstable person comprehend the Dao?”
“We don’t know that. We don’t have real knowledge about the Dao. The Mysterious Woman of the Nine Heavens could have transmitted the method in writing, but she didn’t. It can only be read inside the mirror. I believe I’m right.”
“Did you really learn it inside the mirror? Well, it doesn’t matter.”
Shim Tong decided not to delve further into the topic since stories about learning inside the mirror and the Mysterious Woman of the Nine Heavens didn’t seem very convincing to him.
When Yeon Jeokha looked at him with puzzled eyes, Shim Tong quickly changed the subject.
“If you’ve decided not to leave a record, then so be it. Besides, if we write it down and lose it, your point of view might be correct. We don’t have as many disciples to protect it as the Seven Great Sects or the Five Great Families.”
“Exactly. If I die of old age, who will protect this treasure? My family would be looted and exterminated.”
“I didn’t expect you to think about all that.”
“No, it just came to me while we were talking. Transmitting it orally is the best. They will only be able to learn what they can handle, as heaven allowed for the Yeon.”
“Hearing this, I feel moved.”
“That’s what we call inspiration. Do you think I memorized the nine hundred characters because I’m smart? Heaven allowed me to memorize them because I have the capacity to handle it.”
“Yes, I know it’s not because of your intelligence.”
“Huh? What do you mean by that? I said it out of modesty. Are you saying I’m dumb?”
“Oh no! I didn’t say you were dumb. I just said you’re not extremely intelligent. People like Jegal Seun or Namgung Yeon are extremely intelligent, don’t you think?”
“Wow, how skillfully you change the subject. You’re like a slippery eel.”
“Eel? Anyway, now that the Yeon have memorized one hundred characters, will they be able to defend themselves?”
“I hope so. They’re still the Yeon; they can’t disappear.”
Yeon Jeokha looked out the window.
Thinking about his siblings and his elder aunt provoked a mixture of love and hatred.
That emotion, unlike the Nine Heavens Energy, corroded his heart.
Shanxi Province.
Jiaocheng County.
Fengzhi Valley.
Contrary to the expectations of Shinmo (Holy Mother), the master of Cheong Ryushin, also known as Qing Ryushin, could not resist for long.
Perhaps it was her age that made her realize the reality.
Cheong Ryushin accepted her fate early, realizing that she would become a spiritual material.
Three days after being submerged in the valley’s water, it happened.
Chalalang. Chalalang. Chalalang.
…Ting, ting, ting.
Suddenly, the sound of the fine bell ceased.
Although the metal bells brushed against each other, they sounded like stones clashing.
Shinmo slightly furrowed her brow.
Having worked on this sacrifice for twenty years only for it to end in three days.
But it was not a failure.
If it had been a failure, the bell would have kept ringing.
The fact that it made no sound meant that the spirit had filled the bell.
For the bell to ring again, she needed to communicate with the spirit inside it.
Shinmo shook the bell in front of her eyes.
Tuk. Tuk. Tuk.
The dull sound confirmed it was filled with spiritual energy.
“Cheong Ryushin, I will call you soon.”
Shinmo was curious about what kind of Elme had been created so quickly.
Shortly after, Shinmo emerged from the water.
Her clothes and body dried instantly as she exited the water.
Seeing her without a single speck of dust on her clothes showed how great her power was.
Shinmo looked toward the sky.
Fortunately, it was still dawn.
Although it was as dark as a wolf’s mouth, it was the perfect time to perform her great technique.
She ran toward the top of Mount Fengzhi.
Almost at the summit, she came across a gorge filled with giant rocks.
Her steps did not falter, as if she had already chosen this place beforehand.
Finally, Shinmo stopped in front of a steep rock wall.
With no trees around, the place was eerily silent.
Even the wind seemed to have stopped for a moment.
This was, without a doubt, the ‘quiet place’ that heaven had pointed out.
Shinmo calmed her mind and recited aloud the ‘Incantation of Six Names.’
“Om Nainen Kaya Nevata De Hum!”
Then, she murmured in a barely audible tone.
“Om Nainen Kaya Nevata De Hum.”
She repeated this three times.
This was the method that Heaven had taught her to create the sacred bell.
Finally, she murmured the incantation in a whisper and waited.
It was the bell’s turn to respond.
Whooosh.
The wind, which had been calm, began to blow again.
Although she waited for a long time, the bell did not respond.
Shinmo suppressed the urge to shake it.
She first needed to hear the sound, then verify it with a movement.
Had almost half an hour passed?
Just as Shinmo was about to give up, a familiar voice echoed in the air.
-Mother. Did you call me?
It was the voice of Cheong Ryushin.
Shinmo sighed in relief.
She had feared that an evil spirit had possessed the bell, but it seemed that a suitable Elme had been created.
Finally, Shinmo raised the bell in front of her.
Ding. Ding…
The clear and clean sound of the bell echoed, like a bird’s song in Fengzhi Valley.
“Yes, Ryushin. I am your mother. Do you hold any grudges against me?”
-No. Thanks to you, I have discovered the secrets of the other world. How could I hold a grudge? Hahaha!
Cheong Ryushin’s laughter echoed chillingly in the darkness.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
The sound of the bell intensified with her laughter.
Shinmo, holding the bell tightly, began to sweat.
Even she, the Heavenly Demon King, had to concentrate to control this powerful Elme.
Despite the effort, a smile appeared on her face.
She could now discover the great secrets mentioned by Socheon, also known as Xiaochun.
Heaven and Earth Alliance.
Deungnyong Hall.
In the great meeting hall, the leaders of Murim’s orthodox sects had gathered.
The leaders of the Seven Great Sects, the Five Great Families, the leaders of the seven divisions, and the Six Demon Generals were present.
The Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect, known as Mu Geuk, addressed those present.
“I have summoned you today to discuss an important matter. As you know, we have some spies from the Yoomyung Cult in Chilliha. Likewise, we have spies in Baekmasa (White Horse Temple). According to their reports, the Yoomyung Cult has been acting unusually.”
The masters listened attentively, without interrupting.
“Their organization has shown coordinated movements, suggesting that their leader has appeared.”
Mu Geuk’s words caused a murmur among those present.
They could barely handle the Twelve Demon Warriors, and now the leader had appeared.
The Sect Leader of the Mugyeok Sect, Jang Kangho, known as Thunder Wind Saber, spoke loudly.
“Is it true that the Heavenly Demon King has appeared? Has anyone seen him?”
“There are no direct witnesses. But the way the Great Demon Generals are moving suggests that someone is directing them.”
“Then, do you assume that the leader has appeared? Couldn’t it just be an extension of their usual organizational structure?”
In response to Jang Kangho’s question, Mu Geuk looked at the Grand Strategist Jegal Seun, who stood up to speak.
“In the last month, several unaffiliated experts have met with the Great Demon Generals. The latter have treated them with great respect. I believe these experts are the leader’s personal guard.”
“……”
Neither Jang Kangho nor anyone else replied.
Although there was no conclusive evidence, the situation strongly suggested the presence of the leader’s personal guard.
“Fortunately, the leader has not yet appeared at the White Horse Temple. This might be our last chance to defeat the Yoomyung Cult in detail.”
Jegal Seun emphasized the phrase “defeat in detail.”
He was clearly referring to the Wanghosan Fortress on Mount Hodoo.
The goal was to reduce the Yoomyung Cult’s strength before the leader appeared.
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