Bachelor Swordsmanship Remastered [EN]: Chapter 529

Extraneous Story 10. The Secret Place Beyond the Heavens (5)

The man’s presence was overwhelming.

His large frame looked as if it could crush anyone, and his intense gaze seemed to pierce through to the depths of one’s heart.

The sturdy forearms revealed beneath his martial attire were also impressive, but more than anything, his presence, like facing a mountain, was enough to captivate everyone’s attention.

Landing on the ground, he looked straight at Unhyun without glancing around.

“Hmm.”

A strange light flickered in the man’s eyes.

Unhyun knew instantly what it was.

The moment he saw the man, Unhyun felt the same emotion.

It was an impulse akin to a martial artist’s instinct, a competitive spirit.

A faint smile spread across the man’s lips.

Swish.

He turned his head.

His gaze was directed at a black object once called the Il Dae Merchant.

—Kkeueoeoeoeong.

A sound like that from the Abyss echoed.

Along with it, a chilling coldness spread like mist in all directions.

But it didn’t last long.

Clang.

A jet-black greatsword hanging on the man’s back revealed itself.

The greatsword, with its unique straight-cut end, was so large and heavy that it seemed more like a mace or a pillar than a sword.

The man lightly swung the massive sword, which seemed impossible to even move.

Whoosh.

The wind stirred, and the void was torn apart before his greatsword.

The black object, once the Il Dae Merchant, was instantly split in two.

Thud.

It was a result that felt almost anticlimactic.

But Guest Elder could see it clearly.

The aura that flickered on the surface of the black object for a moment, and the sight of the greatsword tearing that aura like paper.

Thump.

The black object, split in two, still writhed.

Tentacles seemed to reach out as if trying to merge, but the severed parts were already crumbling like charcoal.

Clang.

“I am Saja Hyuk.”

He said to Unhyun, sheathing his greatsword.

Unhyun bowed respectfully.

“I am called Unhyun.”

It was like facing a giant.

He was tall, but something akin to the dignity of an absolute being flowed out of him naturally.

“You are…….”

He was about to continue speaking when.

Whoong.

The light mist shook once more.

Unhyun turned his head.

And saw another woman appearing in mid-air.

Rustle.

Black hair fluttered in the air, and a subtle fragrance spread around.

The woman who appeared was an incredible beauty that made one’s eyes widen.

And Unhyun noticed that her attire was somewhat similar to that of Bukhae [a region or clan].

Step.

The woman set foot on the ground.

The sight was as beautiful as a painting.

Swish.

A soft smile appeared on her face as she raised her head.

“Nokaya.”

Sa Ilcheon immediately bowed his head and paid his respects.

“It’s been a while, Mother.”

Guest Elder’s eyebrows twitched.

Not only the woman with her face covered by a veil, but this woman was also Sa Ilcheon’s mother.

Step, step.

She walked towards Sa Ilcheon.

And gently embraced Sa Ilcheon’s shoulders.

“Are you alright? Was it difficult?”

“Yes. I’m fine, Mother.”

Sa Ilcheon said with a smile.

“I’m glad.”

She released her hand and looked at Sa Ilcheon with pride.

Then, frowning slightly, she turned her head.

“What is that?”

She said, looking at Saja Hyuk.

Behind Saja Hyuk, the black object, once the Il Dae Merchant, was split in two and writhing.

“Don’t know.”

Saja Hyuk said in a calm voice.

“Don’t need to know.”

The woman looked dumbfounded.

Even that appearance was so beautiful that one couldn’t take their eyes off her.

For a moment, Unhyun felt that she resembled the Great Palace Lord in some way.

“You cut it without even knowing what it is? Dad, I told you not to do that…….”

“Quiet.”

Saja Hyuk interrupted her.

“The baby is startled. Lower your voice.”

The woman was speechless.

She sighed softly and turned her head.

“Ah.”

The woman’s eyes sparkled as she discovered Unhyun.

No, to be exact, it was because of Unhyun’s sword.

Step.

She approached Unhyun with a light step.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Sa Suyeon.”

“Ah, yes. I’m Unhyun.”

As Unhyun was about to bow, Sa Suyeon said with a smile.

“May I take a look at your sword for a moment?”

Unhyun nodded.

And respectfully handed her his sword, Myeong.

Rustle.

She gently stroked Myeong.

“It’s been a while. I gave it to my grandfather, but I never thought I’d see it again like this…….”

Her voice was filled with longing.

Unhyun said quietly.

“You can draw it if you want.”

Sa Suyeon’s eyes lit up.

But she shook her head.

“It’s alright. It’s your sword now.”

Swish.

She raised her head and looked straight at Unhyun.

Her sparkling eyes were shining like stars.

“You must be the Blue Wolf.”

Unhyun was slightly surprised.

“Yes. I am.”

“What generation are you?”

“Second generation, Mother.”

Sa Ilcheon answered.

Sa Suyeon said with a puzzled expression.

“Second generation? Then the time…….”

“It’s a miracle that the second one even appeared.”

The woman with her face covered by a veil said quietly.

“The Blue Wolf of Bukhae can’t appear that easily.”

Sa Suyeon nodded.

And handed Myeong back to Unhyun.

“Thank you for letting me see it. It’s a good sword, isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

Unhyun said, receiving the sword.

“It’s a really good sword.”

Those words were from Unhyun’s sincere heart.

Sa Suyeon smiled.

And turned her head to look at Son Bin.

“Bin Lang. Then the Demon Sword is…….”

Whooong.

The light mist flickered again.

Watching the scene, Sa Suyeon said.

“It seems like they entered at the same time, but there’s quite a difference here.”

“Because it’s a completely different world.”

The woman with her face covered by a veil said.

“That’s why it’s so dangerous. Brother, you should stay behind…….”

“How can I stay still when my younger sibling has entered? And you need to be careful too, little sister.”

Sa Suyeon said softly.

At those words, the woman wearing the veil didn’t say anything more.

Whoosh.

In the meantime, someone cut through the mist and appeared.

A pure white robe embroidered with silver thread and a jade fan covering his mouth immediately caught Unhyun’s eye.

He fluttered his sleeves and landed on the ground with a natural step.

Step.

The man who appeared was incredibly handsome.

He was so handsome that even other men couldn’t take their eyes off him, making one think that this was what an exceptionally handsome man was like.

But the beautiful man clicked his tongue.

“Tsk.”

He lightly waved his fan.

The jade fan was directed at the black object that was split in half and writhing.

Flames.

The black object was immediately engulfed in flames.

It was clear that it wasn’t ordinary fire.

The blue flames, which didn’t feel any heat, devoured the black object in an instant.

The flames soon disappeared, but by then, there wasn’t even a trace of the black object left.

Rustle.

Covering his mouth with a jade fan, he said.

“This place hasn’t changed at all. To have to clean up such trash as soon as I arrive, it would be more efficient to burn the whole world.”

Even his voice was as sweet as music.

Although the content wasn’t.

“Especially over there.”

He frowned, looking to one side.

“What’s there that makes such a foul stench reach even here?”

Guest Elder glanced over.

But there was nothing on the side the man was looking at.

Beyond the dense bushes, only the northern foothills of Yeosan were located, and there was no sign of the stench he mentioned.

Meanwhile, the man’s gaze turned to Unhyun.

Swish.

Unhyun’s gaze met his.

It was only for a moment, but Unhyun could clearly see a slight sneer in the man’s eyes, who was covering his mouth with a jade fan.

But the man soon turned his head.

“Is there any need to be here any longer?”

He said to Saja Hyuk.

“No. I’ve already met the person I needed to see.”

“Good. Then I can leave.”

The man’s expression brightened noticeably.

He immediately turned around.

But Saja Hyuk didn’t.

“Someday.”

He said, looking at Unhyun with intense eyes.

“I will wait for the day we meet again.”

That gaze set Unhyun’s heart on fire.

“Yes.”

Unhyun answered without realizing it.

“Someday, definitely.”

“Hehe.”

He let out a light laugh.

His smiling expression was unbelievably gentle.

That appearance somehow reminded him of his sworn brother’s last moment, and Unhyun’s heart ached.

Thud.

Saja Hyuk turned his body.

The man covering his mouth with a jade fan stepped forward as if he had been waiting.

Whir.

Lightly rising into the air, the man disappeared into the light mist in an instant.

Saja Hyuk also threw himself towards the mist.

The two men were no longer visible.

But the light mist was shaking again.

Whoong.

Suddenly, someone popped out of the mist.

The person gracefully turned in the air and soon landed lightly on the ground.

Thud.

“Huh? It’s close? It was very high last time?”

He was a young man who had just shed his boyishness.

A cheerful young man with such handsome features that one couldn’t help but feel good just looking at him had appeared.

“But where are the older guys? Don’t tell me they’ve already caused an accident…….”

“They just left.”

Sa Suyeon said.

“The flow of time is a little different here. That’s why we’re out of sync.”

“Ah, I see.”

The young man, nodding, discovered Unhyun and Guest Elder.

He clasped his hands together and bowed in a polite manner.

“Nice to meet you. I’m Seorin.”

Unhyun couldn’t help but smile warmly.

Even though he was clearly a young man he was meeting for the first time, he naturally felt fond of him.

Guest Elder’s expression was also softening.

“I’m Unhyun. Nice to meet you.”

Unhyun replied.

“Wow! It’s Myeong!”

The young man who identified himself as Seorin shouted and approached Unhyun in one stride.

He bent down and brought his face close to Unhyun’s Myeong.

“It’s been a while. This sword too.”

The young man, with sparkling eyes, looked up at Unhyun.

“Then are you the Blue Wolf, hyung [older brother/respected male],?”

Unhyun couldn’t help but smile at those sparkling eyes.

“Yes. I am.”

“Speak comfortably. Hyung and Grandpa smell good.”

‘Smell?’

As Unhyun wondered, Seorin whirled around.

Thud.

He landed next to Son Bin.

Then, looking down at the Demon Sword, he frowned.

“Is this Hyeolrang [Demon Sword’s name]? The appearance has changed, but the smell is still……. Ugh.”

Seorin turned his head and covered his nose with his hand.

Still unable to bear it, he even took small steps backward.

“Hyung, quickly…….”

Son Bin smiled.

“Okay. Just wait a moment.”

He looked down at the Demon Sword.

And quietly clenched his fist.

Wooowoong.

The Demon Sword made a sound.

It was completely different from a normal sword’s cry.

As if begging to be saved, the sound even sounded pathetic.

Whooooosh.

Light poured out of his hand.

The Demon Sword cried out even more desperately, but Son Bin didn’t hesitate.

Clench.

His hand was clenched tightly.

Clang.

The Demon Sword shattered like a broken mirror.

And shattered into pieces, falling to the ground.

Flutter.

Fragments scattered here and there.

Son Bin slowly opened his hand.

There was no trace of the Demon Sword left in his hand.

“It’s over now.”

Son Bin said, looking at Unhyun.

That smile was very bright and warm.