Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 259

259. Farewell

It was around the time Unhyun began to be pushed into a corner.

Dogo-rang was ready to throw himself in front of the two Grand Elders’ attacks at any moment.

Even if it was a meaningless act that would bring no results.

However, Dogo-rang stood his ground.

It was because of a telepathic message that flew to him at some point.

The moment he identified the owner of the telepathic message, Dogo-rang stopped all actions.

Dogo-rang endured seeing Unhyun collapse before his eyes, having to just watch the scene.

Even in the face of the heartbreaking sight of them kicking the fallen Unhyun, Dogo-rang remained silent.

For the one moment he absolutely had to act.

“I told you to get lost!”

It wasn’t Dogo-rang who reacted to Grand Elder In’s shout.

“Heh heh.”

The expressions of Grand Elder In and Grand Elder Ji changed at the sudden short laughter.

Grand Elder Ji turned his head with a stiff face, and Grand Elder In muttered quietly with a distorted face.

“Damn it.”

Grand Elder In clicked his tongue quietly.

It was a clear mistake.

The opponent he was most worried about appeared, taking advantage of the exhaustion at the end of the all-out fight, the loosened mind.

“If you tell me to get lost, I have to get lost. What power do I have?”

The old monk with a face full of wrinkles said with a smile.

“But I still have to get what I deserve before I leave. Don’t you think so? Heh heh heh.”

The old, hunched monk who let out a hearty laugh was none other than the Divine Monk.

The other person King Mun was most wary of, the Divine Monk Buryoung, had appeared before the two Grand Elders.

“Divine Monk…”

Grand Elder In muttered quietly, recalling Yeom Jung-bu’s words.

“Buryoung, you say?”

When King Mun nodded, Yeom Jung-bu shrugged.

“I don’t know why that old man is called the Divine Monk. But it’s definitely not because of his deep cultivation.”

Yeom Jung-bu continued with a bitter smile.

“The most difficult thing when facing Buryoung is that there’s nothing particularly to watch out for. The Hundred Step Divine Fist is Buryoung’s signature move, but he only used it two or three times during the Righteous-Evil War. In fact, no one probably knows what Buryoung’s real signature move is.”

“Hmm.”

King Mun stroked his chin with his hand.

“He’s someone who never shows his hand.”

“No, he does show it.”

Yeom Jung-bu sighed.

“The problem is that he mixes the real and the fake very skillfully. It’s clearly a feint, but it becomes a winning move, and sometimes he doesn’t hesitate to use even his signature move as a feint. So how can you distinguish between the real and the fake?”

Yeom Jung-bu muttered with a bitter expression.

“I don’t know. Maybe the fact that I’m thinking like this is already part of Buryoung’s scheme…”

Yeom Jung-bu, who was talking, hardened his face.

“Anyway, don’t run into Buryoung. That’s all I can say.”

“Tsk.”

It was when Grand Elder In, who clicked his tongue once again, was about to say something to the Divine Monk.

Whooooosh.

A tremendous force gathered in front of the Divine Monk in an instant.

‘This, this bastard.’

Before Grand Elder In’s eyes, the Divine Monk’s robe fluttered like a storm, and soon a gaunt fist was thrust towards the two Grand Elders.

“Haa!”

Kwaaaang.

A terrifying aura was fired at the two Grand Elders.

A simple straight punch with no technique or change.

However, that one punch was an absolute strike that would destroy everything in its path.

‘Kuk!’

Manong [Grand Elder In], and Geomong [Grand Elder Ji], both recognized what it was in an instant.

No, they couldn’t not recognize it. It was the Divine Monk Buryoung’s signature move, the Hundred Step Divine Fist.

However, what surprised Grand Elder In was not the Hundred Step Divine Fist itself.

“You bastard! Are you crazy!”

The Divine Monk’s Hundred Step Divine Fist was rushing in as if to crush not only the two Grand Elders but also the fallen Unhyun.

Tak.

Grand Elder In hurriedly snatched the fallen Unhyun and threw himself.

Grand Elder In, who had escaped from the path of the Hundred Step Divine Fist, was angry.

“This crazy old man can’t even tell what’s in front of him!”

However, that was a hasty judgment.

The Divine Monk’s eyes flashed as he spread his hand.

“Taa!”

An amazing thing happened with the shout.

The aura of the Hundred Step Divine Fist split into five strands in an instant.

Like opening a clenched fist.

Pa-ba-ba-bak.

‘Gasp!’

Grand Elder In couldn’t hide his surprise.

The Hundred Step Divine Fist, which he thought he had avoided, was split into five strands and was rushing towards Grand Elder In and Grand Elder Ji.

‘Kuk.’

Grand Elder In knew clearly that he could not avoid this attack.

He hurriedly released Unhyun and crossed his hands.

Ka-ka-ka-gang.

Impact sounds erupted one after another right in front of Grand Elder In’s nose.

“Heh heh, how is it? The taste of Ok-ae-bal-hwi [Five-way Splitting Fist].”

The Divine Monk’s good-natured laughter was heard.

Smiling brightly with his wrinkled face, the Divine Monk said.

“It was quite chilling, wasn’t it?”

The Divine Monk smiled. And Grand Elder In’s face crumpled.

“This, this old man…”

Gritting his teeth.

Grand Elder In gnashed his teeth. He had no choice.

Unhyun, whom he had just released, was already in Dogo-rang’s arms.

Dogo-rang had fearlessly thrown himself into the midst of the terrifying aura of the Hundred Step Divine Fist and the rushing momentum.

***

Dogo-rang did not hesitate.

If he had hesitated even for a moment, he would not have been able to seize the moment when Grand Elder In released Unhyun.

The terrifying aura of the rushing Hundred Step Divine Fist and the momentum splitting in all directions were no fear to him.

Although there was the Divine Monk’s message, Dogo-rang acted as if he couldn’t see the aura of the Hundred Step Divine Fist at all.

Perhaps it was true.

Because Dogo-rang could only see Unhyun.

Tak.

Dogo-rang, who had retrieved Unhyun, immediately threw himself at the Divine Monk.

The time given to him was only a fleeting moment.

“Ugh. Do, Dogo…”

Unhyun’s voice was faintly heard.

Perhaps he had regained consciousness from the repeated shocks.

To Dogo-rang, it was a moment granted by the heavens.

“Lord Un.”

Pa-ra-ra-rak.

Flying down under the blue moonlight, Dogo-rang smiled.

Looking down at Unhyun, Dogo-rang said in a small voice.

“It’s time for you to leave now.”

It was such a soft and warm expression, as if they were sharing a chat with teacups in front of them.

***

“You, you bastard!”

Grand Elder In was furious.

He had allowed the Divine Monk to intrude and was embarrassed by the unexpected unconventional attack.

It was a momentary mistake, but the result was great.

He had been robbed of Unhyun, whom he had worked so hard to capture.

But Grand Elder In would not just stand by and watch.

Tak.

Grand Elder In immediately kicked off the ground and flew towards Dogo-rang.

“Stop!”

Grand Elder In’s hand stretched out towards Dogo-rang like a claw.

To prepare for the Divine Monk’s attack that might rush in, Grand Elder In put a powerful internal force into his other hand.

Woo-woong.

Dogo-rang’s back was right in front of him.

Unhyun was looking up at Dogo-rang in a daze.

‘Leave… What on earth…’

Unhyun did not understand Dogo-rang’s words.

Still not recovered from the shock, Unhyun was not even able to grasp the situation properly.

But no more time was given.

Swish.

Dogo-rang pushed Unhyun into the air.

As the world spun around while he was still in a daze, Unhyun felt a terrible dizziness.

But that dizziness did not last long.

Pak.

Someone caught Unhyun.

It was a skinny arm, but Unhyun could clearly see that its movements were quite careful.

“Oh my, this guy. He’s quite heavy. Heh heh.”

The familiar voice was none other than the Divine Monk’s.

Tak.

As soon as he caught Unhyun, the Divine Monk used his full power to perform his lightness skill [a martial art technique that allows one to move with incredible speed and agility].

And that judgment was correct.

Swoosh.

Grand Elder Ji’s sword struck down on the Divine Monk as it was.

The moment Grand Elder In flew towards Dogo-rang, Grand Elder Ji rushed towards the Divine Monk.

However, the Divine Monk narrowly avoided Grand Elder Ji’s sword by a hair’s breadth.

Kwaaaang.

Grand Elder Ji’s sword vainly shook the earth.

All of this happened in a flash.

“You bastards!”

Grand Elder In shouted in anger.

He thought that Dogo-rang would run away with Unhyun and that the Divine Monk would block them.

But the Divine Monk, far from blocking them, ran away with all his might.

After receiving Unhyun from Dogo-rang.

Perhaps he should have realized it. He should have predicted it earlier.

If the Divine Monk could block them, he would, but if he couldn’t, the only conclusion was to run away.

Then who should take Unhyun and run away?

Of course, it was the Divine Monk.

The Hundred Step Divine Fist and its dazzling momentum, and even Dogo-rang’s actions that did not care for his life, were all tricks.

“How dare you!”

Grand Elder In was furious.

And he unleashed a punch filled with his anger towards Dogo-rang’s back, which was already approaching before his eyes.

Kwajik.

Grand Elder In’s fist, filled with anger, was merciless.

That one punch crushed Dogo-rang’s back as he was focusing all his power only on handing Unhyun over to the Divine Monk.

“Keuhak!”

Blood burst from Dogo-rang’s mouth.

With a single punch, Dogo-rang’s eyes lost focus.

The sight was clearly visible to Unhyun, who was being held by the Divine Monk and leaving this place.

The sight of Dogo-rang, whose chest was shattered and spitting blood as he fell to the ground, filled his vision.

‘Dogo!’

Unhyun shouted.

But that voice could not come out of his mouth.

And Dogo-rang’s figure quickly disappeared into the bushes.

Pa-ba-bak.

The dark shadows of the trees passed and moved away like fired arrows.

In the darkness that covered all sides, Unhyun could not even know if what he had seen was real.

‘Dogo…’

Was it a terrible illusion? Or was it a nightmare?

As his head slowly cleared, fragments of memories came to mind.

The escape from the Murim Alliance [a large group of martial artists], and the pursuit, the Iron-Blooded Four Kings, the two Grand Elders, and blood.

At that moment, a fierce pain was felt in his lower abdomen.

“Keuek.”

“Heh heh, are you coming to your senses now?”

The Divine Monk’s voice was heard in his ear.

Unhyun tried to turn his head, but he couldn’t move. He could barely see what was in his field of vision.

“Do, Dogo…”

The sound of wind leaked out instead of his voice.

“Don’t worry about that guy.”

The Divine Monk said in a calm voice.

“Because he just did what he had to do.”

At those words, Unhyun’s heart sank.

He spoke as if he was indifferent, but the Divine Monk’s voice was trembling faintly.

The nightmare had become a reality.

“Tu, turn…”

The Divine Monk understood the voice that barely leaked out.

“It can’t be done.”

The Divine Monk said firmly.

“Just running away is already enough of a gamble.”

Swish, whir.

The dark shadows of the trees passed behind them dizzyingly.

And soon a loud voice echoed from behind.

“You bastard! Can’t you stop!”

Grand Elder In’s cry was not just words.

Soon a terrifying energy covered the two people from behind.

Kwaang.

The attack was accurate, but the Divine Monk’s lightness skill was even more exquisite.

Barely avoiding the attack, the Divine Monk was sprinting the shortest distance.

It had never been known that the Divine Monk could use this level of lightness skill.

Thanks to this, the distance between the two Grand Elders and the Divine Monk was not easily narrowed.

“H, how did you get here… Keuek.”

Unhyun gritted his teeth.

His whole body convulsed from the pain rising from his lower abdomen.

“Are you talking about me?”

The Divine Monk paused for a moment.

In fact, it was not a situation to have a conversation. His head was full of escape routes and all sorts of possibilities.

But he is the Divine Monk Buryoung. The eccentric monk of Nine Debates who won all the arguments.

“Why would I come? I came to attain enlightenment.”