Chapter 328: The Abyss (3)I was just past twenty when I first encountered the bastard from the Taeryung Clan.
More precisely, it was around the time I was thrust into the role of Young Lord of the Gu Clan and began to make my presence known in the Central Plains, free from my father’s control.
Regrettably, I found myself attending a Dragons and Phoenixes tournament as a Young Prodigy, despite already being the Young Lord of my clan.
Unlike the future Dao Emperor, Peng Woojin, who shed the title of Young Prodigy upon becoming his clan’s Young Lord, I wasn’t afforded the same courtesy.
In fact, people were more shocked that the incompetent Young Lord of the Gu Clan, infamous for his foul personality, had finally emerged into the world.
Around that time, Gu Huibi, the Tiger Warrior, was already being hailed as a master, and Gu Yeonseo was beginning to reveal her remarkable talents.
Naturally, people started comparing them to me.
A lion begets a dog, I was the prime example of it.
Despite inheriting the Tiger Warrior’s features, people said I hadn’t inherited his talent.
On that day, as guilt and shame weighed on me amidst the brilliant Meteor Generation of Young Prodigies, I tried to hide my incompetence while enduring the scornful gazes cast my way.
-It’s nice to meet you.
That’s when the bastard approached me.
He wore a soft smile, was undeniably handsome, and had a warm voice that left a good first impression.
In some ways, he was my complete opposite.
When he introduced himself as a child of the Taeryung Clan,
-What are you?
He responded with his title, feigning humility when I pressed him further.
-It’s nothing special, but I am called by the title, Meteor Sword. Nice to meet you.
The Meteor Sword.
Even living carelessly as I did, it was a title I’d heard more than a few times.
While other martial artists focused on their own affairs, there was a hero who braved the dangerous fields of Demons to save lives.
He was the son of the Murim Alliance Leader, and a famous Young Prodigy.
Rumor had it, he was on the verge of becoming the youngest Vice Captain in his army’s history.
He would soon hold the title of the youngest person to ever claim that position.
He was the Central Plains’ greatest hope.
The Meteor Sword, Jang Seonyeon of the Taeryung Clan.
That was how our first meeting played out.
Ironically, I learned a few years later that all his heroic deeds had been carefully staged.
After the calamity that wiped out many Young Prodigies, and after I transformed into a Demonic Human following the Heavenly Demon’s rise, that bastard found me as I wandered the Central Plains, setting everything ablaze.
-It has been a while. Oh, perhaps I should call you by your title now?
I had no intention of speaking with him.
My mind raced with thoughts of grabbing his neck and incinerating him on the spot,
-Have you heard about the Celestial Sword, and her body’s condition?
Pause.
My hand halted, as the thought of that damned girl entered my mind.
The flames in my hand blazed, ready to tear him apart, but in the end, I couldn’t follow through.
Jang Seonyeon smiled, noticing my hesitation.
That smile felt like a knife twisting in my gut.
That’s when it happened.
Another hell entered my world.
**********Craaack-!
Craack, Slam-!
A crack appeared in midair, yawning open like a gaping mouth.
Inside the tear, swirling, mysterious colors raged violently.
The wind howled from the crack, sending dust scattering across the ground.
Moments later, something was violently spat out of the crack.
Slam! Thud-!
The figures that emerged from the crack slammed into the ground, sending up clouds of dust with the force of their impact.
Not long after,
“Cough... Huff...!”
A figure emerged from the swirling dust and wind.
The rough, labored breathing clearly came from a person.
“No... No...!”
His eyes bulged with fury, saliva dripping unnoticed from his mouth.
“I-Impossible...”
In just a moment, the young man’s voice shook as he shouted, his pupils trembling with rage.
“Fuck...!”
His furious shout echoed through the air.
“Fuck... I, I did all of that...! But everything is ruined because of that bastard...!”
While the young man cursed and kicked at the ground in frustration, another figure emerged from the dust.
Unlike the furious young man drooling and throwing a tantrum, this figure calmly rubbed his chest, a slight frown crossing his face.
“I already feel like I’m going to vomit, so shut your mouth.”
At the sound of Gu Yangcheon’s voice, Jang Seonyeon whipped his head around toward him.
“You bastard...”
“Woah, it’s been a while ever since I’ve heard you curse. How refreshing.”
Jang Seonyeon sprang to his feet and charged at Gu Yangcheon.
He reached for the sword at his waist, but before he could draw it, Gu Yangcheon closed the distance and gripped his hand.
He wasn’t letting Jang Seoyneon pull his sword out.
“Ugh...!”
Gu Yangcheon’s grip was firm, preventing Jang Seonyeon from drawing his blade.
In desperation, Jang Seonyeon swung his left fist, charged with Qi,
-Slap!
But Gu Yangcheon’s hand was faster, slapping Jang Seonyeon across the cheek.
The sharp, loud crack of the slap echoed as it struck Jang Seonyeon’s cheek.
Swish! Slam!
Jang Seonyeon’s body was sent flying through the air, crashing back to the ground with a heavy thud.
“Urgh...!”
Struggling to stay conscious, Jang Seonyeon pushed himself up, blood dripping from his mouth.
“You dumbass. Do you think I’ll let you hit me if you charge at me like that?”
“Huff... Huff.”
Gu Yangcheon slowly approached the bleeding Jang Seonyeon, a smirk playing on his lips.
His hand still rested on his chest.
I don’t feel that good since it’s been a while.
This was the first time entering the Abyss after regressing, and my body wasn’t accustomed to it, leaving me feeling sick.
The first time, it had taken me a few minutes to recover, but this time I was able to endure it, having mentally prepared myself.
As Jang Seonyeon tried to rise again, I kicked his leg, sending him crashing back down.
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