Chapter 32

[Quote: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."]

Chapter 32: 6th test

[Next day]

The whole academy was quiet, all the cadets were going in a single direction while murmuring with each other.

Aside from the cadets, instructors were also present in the crowd, going in a similar direction to the cadets.

They advanced towards a training ground, where the director of the academy, Lee Hwamyung and another elder were standing.

The number of cadets didn't increase by more than 30, but that was also an astonishing sight.

Reaching there, the cadets stood on the back of the training ground while maintaining some distance.

The instructors were guardians of the ground and cadets.

"What do you think, who'll win."

"It's not about winning; instead, will he survive."

"Of course, he will survive, and he will pass the test."

Cadets talked in slow voices, while in the not-so-crowded cadets, a beautiful girl with blue eyes was sitting.

Wearing only casual clothes of their era, she scanned the ground, the stage and the crowd.

But his eyes revealed a disappointed glare, not finding Ryoung, she stared at the ground.

"He'll win, and maybe today he will show his prowess."

Murmured Mun Ku, while all the cadets were betting on who'll win a sudden change happened.

The whole area became silent; an imposing figure stepped into the training ground.

His body was well developed with a height of 5,10.

He has black hair tied in a ponytail. His small beard and the attire with chains were imposing.

A blade was hanging on his waist, a fine-crafted blade.

The whole ground was silent for some time then a hushed sound came.

"Hey.... see Ryoung is coming to take the 5th test."

Said one of the cadets while poking another one to let him also see.

The other cadet also turned around to see the big shot of the academy.

The cadets admired Ryoung for his feats in the academy, while some feared him.

But mostly all of them respected him; of course, the dogs of the six clans are exceptions in this matter.

Tap Tap Tap ~

The sound of footsteps echoed on the ground; walking slowly, Ryoung approached the training ground.

There he saw his first enemy in this life, the one who pressured Lee Hwamyung to punish him.

While Ryoung didn't have any malic towards them at that time, because he needed the breathing technique sealed in the Detention Center.

If not for that, the authority of the Lord would have been increased much more than it is.

Because Ryoung is not a saint who'll let some puny clan leader punish him.

He has thought in his heart to resolve this matter at once. He will shed blood at this holy ground of the academy.

Ryoung and Bu Chu-Ryong were standing face to face each other.

The silence covering the whole ground was shattered by the sound of something intangible clashing.

Slank ~

Their aura clashed; Bu Chu-Ryong unleashed his bloodlust and the powerful aura honed between the tribulation of the battlefield.

Ryoung also matched it with his pure aura, devoid of any emotions.

It was an amusing sight to see for the strong martial artists standing there, as for the cadets and instructors, they just fell from it and nothing.

The strong saw it as a clash of bloodlust and aura devoid of any emotions.

The amusing thing was the plain aura was on equal footing with the bloody aura.

'Tsk, how am I being pushed back? He should be clenching his head on the ground till now.'

Thought Bu Chu-Ryong while his patience was running out.

Seeing the thick and bloody air, Lee Hwamyung didn't let them wait and yelled.

"BEGIN."

As the voice disappeared Bu Chu-Ryong moved while unseathing his blade.

"Demonic Phantom Blade - 2nd technique, Phantom blade strike"

A flurry of afterimages was generated by the blade of Bu Chu-Ryong clutching Ryoung in its snake-like jaws.

For the spectators, it looks like a phantom was lingering in the shadows, moving towards Ryoung at a fast speed.

Ryoung was thoroughly pumped by seeing the same technique used by him and also Yuchan.

'It looks like they are both incompetent.'

Shaking his head, Ryoung unsheathed his sword made of iron ore; it was shining like a star twinkling.

Ryoung moved a step forward and disappeared from the ground, and a moment later, appeared at the other end of the training ground.

The cadets were confused by this sight; they even forgot how fast he moved in the amazed scenery in front of them.

While martial artists like Lee Hwamyung and the elderly on the stage saw something else.

They could see the internal energy moving in the complex net-like formation with a trace of fire in it.

The next moment, the whole ground was illuminated by the red light coming from a fire lit up by Ryoung's technique.

The burning fire slashes connected with Bu Chu-Ryong's vital point making him bleed by all sides.

His legs were giving up slightly, and his legs and hands were cut by a deep slash.

'How I couldn't even follow his moves; I have to stop the bleeding.'

Bu Chu-Ryong tore his clothes and covered his wounds tightly, clenching his teeth.

While the Ryoung was amused at the tenacity of this elder.

The one standing on the stage was bewildered.

'How can he use my sword techniques with so much proficiency.'

Thought Lee Hwamyung, even the user of this said technique, has not mastered it to that extent.

'There's more than eyes meet, it's not purely my fire-burning technique.'

'It has something mixed in it. What is it?'

Thoughts raced through Lee Hwamyung's mind; he was genuinely surprised by this cadet.

While on the stage, Bu Chu-Ryong attacked with ferocity and swiftness; moving to Ryoung's side, he slashed upward.

Ryoung blocked it by extending his sword and kicked him in the guts.

Bu Chu-Ryong rolled on the ground, stopping at the edge of the ground.

'There's nothing much more to see now, I should finish him.'

Thought Ryoung and was about to move then a sound came.

"How can you lowly peasant can be this strong."

"I'll kill you here and then your family."

Yelled Bu Chu-Ryong in a frustrated state, he has tried everything he can.

But a single trick remained, and he thought of provoking him to use the trick to kill Ryoung.

Ryoung, being the sensitive he was of his family members and close friends, became enraged and attacked with all his strength for once.

As the sound ended he disappeared from his place and reappeared in front of the elder.

Unleashing the fury, Ryoung didn't use any technique and just swung his sword with a speed no one saw.

The whole body of Bu Chu-Ryong was becoming a mess because of the blood gushing out of him.

His body dropped to the ground, but even then, Ryoung didn't stop and continued his slashes at a fast rate.

A moment later, Ryoung stopped and asked.

"Who do you think are to threaten me!"

"Ha ha ha... do you forget I am also a grandmaster."

Said Bu Chu-Ryong in the face of Ryoung's rage.

In the next second, a sword came hovering from behind Ryoung.

His back was open and the sword came at fast speed.

"Even if I die, I'll take you to hell with me."

Said Bu Chu-Ryong while smiling with the remaining strength he has.

Ryoung didn't say anything and turned his head; extending his hand, he caught the sword and said.

Cracks began to form on the sword, and instantly, it shattered and fell to the ground.

"Do you think this circus trick will work against me?"

As the voice came from his mouth, despair welled up in Bu Chu-Ryong.

The spectators were now trembling with fear; the injuries on the elder's body were like a butcher had done his artwork.

His whole body was cut into pieces the next second; his screams were like a criminal being tortured in hell.

"ARRGHHHH.... Kill me."

"Why are you doing this?"

Pleaded Bu Chu-Ryong, while Ryoung stopped slashing and stomped his head.

Blood spurred on the ground, his brain was shattered immediately.

Ryoung's clothes were stained with blood; he stood on the ground, hazing at the sky.

'I lost my temper; looks like I need to control myself.'

While he was thinking about how he fell by an ant's provoking, the cadets and instructors only saw a monster standing on the ground.

Some splashes of blood have come on his face.

Many cadets were even puking all the things they ate in the breakfast.

The director came forward and congratulated Ryoung.

"Congratulations, you have now become an elder."

Ryoung didn't react and just nodded his head while walking down slowly.

He reached a cadet and stood in front of her.

"Go and tell all the members to come and meet me at the inn."

Mun Ku's mind was working like a supercomputer, thinking what his liege was thinking.

"Don't worry, I'll come outside after taking a look at the reward of the 6th test."

She nodded her head and waved her hand to another cadet.

Ryoung walked towards the director and said in a serious voice.

"Please lead the way to the library."

The director was shocked by Ryoung's change in aura.

He didn't say anything and used his movement technique to jump on a building.

Seeing the director's sprinting figure, Ryoung also used his heavenly steps and followed him.

They reached the library and halted their steps.

"How do you know about this reward."

Asked Lee Hwamyung, while Ryoung had a serious expression on his face.

"It doesn't matter, Just lead the way."

Listening, the director's point of view for Ryoung changed drastically.

But it was not like this. His face and red blood eyes are like that; as for the answer, how can he answer that he has read them on a virtual screen?

Nonetheless, they proceed with going into the underground vault of the precious library.

Reaching there, Ryoung just stared at the piece of cloth that had blade technique imprinted.

He didn't move for some time, and the director also didn't move from his place.

They stood there for 5 minutes, after that Ryoung's eyes shone like gem.

His face bloomed a smile, in his mind a blade formations at the par of Heavenly demonic sword art 2nd formation was being generated.

Seeing his bright eyes director exclaimed in surprise as they changed colour like a chameleon.

While they were in the secret vault of academy, in the throne room of lord there was a thick silence.

Great guardian Marakyum stood on the sides and said,

"My lord, it seems the plan failed."

"Use whatever method you can, and feed him the blood-sucking worm."

Said the lord of the cult, Marakyum bowed his head and dissappeared.

His figure was literally like wind; whenever he goes somewhere his figure becomes wind, and disappears instantly.

The tension between each of the big players of academy was at its peak.

And Ryoung knew it that's why he has called his all subordinates.

Ryoung has thought of accelerating his plans early.

How will the future change no one knows.

[Chapter end]

[A/N: Sorry if there are any mistakes, i have written this chapter while laying on my bed, and this chapter has not been edited even once.

So expect some mistakes and i appreciate some constructive comments,

You all have to bear with chapters like this for only two days.

Because the academy arc will end in next chapter, and ya i have rushed the plot.

In this material i could build 3 chapters.

My condition is somewhat good from yesterday, but doctor has said to rest for 1 week.

Aside from all that thanks for showing love in this normal and even lower than normal fic.

See ya.]