Chapter 75: Prodigious Talent


    Gongson Su sighed with relief at the duels conclusion, and the spectators shared his sentiment. No one anticipated Cho Mak-Saengs refusal to ept defeat and his subsequent treacherous attack.


    AHHHHHHH!


    Ugh! Gongson Su spun around and quickly raised his sword to block, but Cho Mak-Saengs ferocity easily overwhelmed his hastily erected defenses.


    CRACK!


    Gongson Sus wooden de shattered, and he spat out blood as he staggered backwards.


    Yet, Cho Mak-Saengs assault continued. With bloodshot eyes consumed by irrationality, he drew a dagger hed hidden in his chest pocket and lunged at the choking Gongson Su. You crafty old fart! Ill kill you! Die!


    The spectators screamed in horror.


    What madness!


    Someone stop them!


    Two figures immediately leapt into the dueling ring, and the one who got there first deflected Cho Mak-Saengs de.


    THUNK!


    Pushed back, Cho Mak-Saeng faced his new adversary.


    Wiji Cheon red at him. What do you think youre doing? he snapped through clenched teeth.


    Cho Mak-Saeng smirked. He could see Wiji Cheons sword hand trembling, unmistakably from fear. Hah, so its you. How dare you obstruct me? Step aside or suffer the same fate!


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    With a furious roar, Cho Mak-Saeng charged like a wild beast.


    Unforgivable Raising his sword to block, Wiji Cheon gritted his teeth. His hands, which had been trembling a moment before, became steady.


    Cho Mak-Saengs assumption was wrong. Wiji Cheon was not quivering from fear, but from rage.


    SWISH!


    Wiji Cheon casually swung his sword once, yet, the impact of that one sh was devastating.


    Keuaaak! Dozens of gashes mangled Cho Mak-Saengs flesh, turning him into a bloody spectacle. His clothes were torn, blood oozing from every wound. However, Cho Mak-Saengs wrath only intensified. Damn you, you son of a bitch!


    Jin Jin and Namgoong Seok exchanged a look of concern. Despite Cho Mak-Saengs martial prowess, the boys vtile temperament and bullying tendencies often got him into trouble.


    What a lunatic


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    In the end, he went back to his old ways.


    Under Namgoong Sus strict supervision, theyd believed that Cho Mak-Saengs troublesome behavior had been corrected. In reality, however, the boy was only suppressing himself out of fear of his teacher.


    Fuck! Both you and the old man! Ill kill you all! Cho Mak-Saengs eyes zed with insanity as he instinctively poured qi into his dagger.


    SIZZLE!


    A greyish aura began to emanate from it.


    Is that s-sword qi?


    Its amateurish, but


    To think he could do that at such a young age


    Everyone in the audience was taken aback.


    No one, however, was more shocked than Namgoong Su. <em>I never taught that punk to do thatis he a dark horse after all?</em>


    When Cho Mak-Saeng ambushed Gongson Su earlier, Namgoong Su had immediately moved to intervene, but Wiji Cheon got there first, causing Namgoong Su to stop in his tracks.


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    Wiji Cheon Just from that one sword stroke, I can tell how outstanding he is. I think I shall observe him a bit more before stopping the fight, Namgoong Su muttered to himself, his curiosity getting the better of him.


    Die! Die! Die! Cho Mak-Saeng roared like a ravenous beast.


    In contrast, Wiji Cheon remainedposed. A faint smirk graced his typically innocent, somewhat timid visage. Are you saying you want to kill me? Hey, have you actually killed anyone before?


    Youre just a piece of shit Huh?


    In an instant, Wiji Cheon disappeared from Cho Mak-Saengs sight. Cho Mak-Saeng frantically searched his surroundings, but to no avail.


    If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong ce.


    If you decide to kill someone, you must be prepared to die, a cold voice behind him said.


    UAAAAAH! Taken aback, Cho Mak-Saeng swung his dagger wildly.


    SWISH, SWISH, SWISH, SWISH!


    The sword qi covered dagger sliced through the air, leaving dozens of afterimages in its wake, but Wiji Cheon evaded them all. He then jumped and performed a mid-air somersault, timing it perfectly to meet Cho Mak-Saengs eyes while he was upside down.


    Smiling innocently, he asked, Is it my turn now?


    D-Damn it Cho Mak-Saeng swore, seeing his own frightened face reflected in Wiji Cheons clear eyes.


    WHOOSH!


    The metallic stench of blood permeated the air as a crimson streak appeared across Cho Mak-Saengs left arm.


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    Aaah! My arm! My aaarm! Cho Mak-Saeng cried in anguish, realizing that his left arm had been severed.


    With slow, deliberate strides, Wiji Cheon approached Cho Mak-Saeng. Ive left your right arm intact. You can still fight, right? he chuckled darkly.


    Gack! H-Hiiiiiiek! Cho Mak-Saeng wailed. Only now did it ur to him that Wiji Cheon was no pushover.


    THUD!


    Cho Mak-Saeng fell on his butt, tears and mucus staining his face, his pants drenched with piss.


    Despite the pitiful scene, the bystanders remained unmoved, devoid of sympathy for the dishonored bully.


    <em>Hes seriously going to kill me.</em> Cho Mak-Saengs heart pounded with dread. Paralyzed by fear, he could only bow his head and plead for mercy from the death god in front of him. Please spare me


    No, Wiji Cheon instantly dismissed Cho Mak-Saengs plea. A voice in his head told to do so.


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    <em>Kill him.</em>


    Cho Mak-Saeng had harmed someone dear to him. That was enough to justify killing him.


    <em>Kill him.</em>


    It wasnt his first timemitting murder anyway. His hands were already stained with lots of blood, one more person wouldnt matter.


    <em>Kill him.</em>


    Wiji Cheon yielded to the voices temptation. Die, he dered, delivering the fatal blow with single-minded determination.


    Stop!


    CLANG!


    Wiji Cheon recoiled. Someone had intervened and blocked his de. At the same time, the fog in his mind cleared and he came back to his senses.


    I told you to stop. Did you not hear me? Namgoong Su scolded, hiding his shock at the force behind Wiji Cheons blow. <em>My palms are tingling even though Im using a real sword Where on earth did such a monstere from?</em>


    A shiver ran down Namgoong Sus spine. Even though he hadnt used his full strength to avoid hurting a child, Wiji Cheon had almost made him drop his sword.


    Nevertheless, an unpolished jewel was just a rock. Wiji Cheon still needed a lot of guidance before he could truly shine.


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    Guidance from a capable teacher.


    <em>Alright, Ive made up my mind</em>, Namgoong Su thought even as he said, A warrior has lost an arm. Shouldnt that be sufficient punishment?


    Huh? Why did I


    Who taught you how to use the sword? Would you be interested in joining my cl


    Ahh! Elder!


    ?


    Completely ignoring Namgoong Su, Wiji Cheon ran towards Gongson Su, who was just regaining consciousness. Elder! Are you alright? Are you in pain? he asked worriedly.


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    <em>Phew, it seems hes back to his usual self.</em> Grimacing through the pain, Gongson Su forced a smile despite the blood trickling down his lips. Hoho Ill be fine. I also learned a lot from watching you. Cheon, you are really strong, arent you?


    Please lean on me. Lets get you to a physician, Wiji Cheon said, helping Gongson Su up and assisting with his descent from the dueling ring. Excuse us! Coming through!


    The spectators hastily cleared a path for the duo. After witnessing Wiji Cheons astonishing swordy moments ago, they werent about to get in his way now. They only knew that after today, the name Wiji Cheon would be known throughout the Azure Dragon Academy.


    Wiji Cheon


    You said his name was Wiji Cheon, right?


    A guy like that is taking the entrance exam with us?


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    Hes a monster


    Lost in thought, Namgoong Su, who was still standing in the ring, murmured, Wiji Cheon


    T-Teacher Cho Mak-Saeng cried out to Namgoong Su, clutching his severed arm. I-Im sorry. I got carried away and tarnished your reputation


    SLAP!


    Cho Mak-Saeng fell to the ground, a look of disbelief on his face. The loud p drew the crowds attention, but Namgoong Su paid them no mind.


    Youre a disgrace, Namgoong Su said.


    Ugh Trembling, Cho Mak-Saeng lowered his head in shame. No one felt sorry for him. While some looked as if they pitied him for being pped while missing an arm, most looked at him with colder gazes than Namgoong Sus.


    You refused to ept the result of the duel and ambushed your opponent. If this happened within the sects, your meridians would be severed and your qi center destroyed.


    I-Im sorry! Cho Mak-Saeng prostrated himself, finally realizing the gravity of his actions.


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    However, Namgoong Sus cold expression did not falter. Consider yourself lucky that youre still young and immature. If you were an adult, this wouldnt have ended with you losing only one arm.


    Y-Yes Cho Mak-Saeng stuttered.


    Namgoong Su frowned. Despite Cho Mak-Saengs apology, he could still see the mes of rebellion in the boys eyes. <em>Sigh, I wanted to nurture him because he seemed talented, but it turns out hes just another failure</em>


    Losing interest in Cho Mak-Saeng, Namgoong Su turned his attention to Namgoong Seok and Jin Jin. Take him to the physician. Well discuss your punishmentter.


    Yes, Teacher. Bowing, the two dragged Cho Mak-Saeng away.


    Tsk Namgoong Su clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction. The image of Wiji Cheons swordy kept shing in his mind, apanied by Baek Su-Ryongs irritatingughing face.


    <em>My students are indeed extremely talented, butpared to Wiji Cheon Damn it, for the first time, I envy Baek Su-Ryong.</em><blockquote>


    If I win, Ill substitute for one of your sses this semester.</blockquote>


    Fuck, Namgoong Su cursed uncharacteristically as he stormed out of the training ground.