Chapter 76

Possessing Nothing Chapter 74- Sword Dragon (4)

Come to think of it, Sung-Min didn’t have much experience dealing with swordsmen . Rather, it would be precise to say he didn’t have much experience coming across masters who have perfectly mastered their arts like Namgoong Heewon in the first place .

The lineage of Namgoong is acknowledged by everyone for their use of swords . There are many martial arts lineages that are famous for their sword arts, but the Namgoong lineage is the first to start their family line based off these skills . Sung-Min, who lacked in experience, had never encountered such a skilled swordsman .

‘I’ve rarely had experience fighting with swordsmen in the first place . ’

He wondered what Namgoong Heewon’s skills would be like . Judging from his nickname ‘Sword Dragon’, he was at least over the Peak Level for sure . Of course . That would be the minimum . Namgong Heewon had understood Sung-Min to be on the verge of reaching the High Peak level, so that could mean Namgoong was about to reach the High Peak level as well .

Of course, that is not to say they are on the same level . Even if two are at the same High Peak level, they have completely different skills . Heewon was born of a prominent lineage and had grown under the care and instructions of a variety of the best martial artists and masters . The amount of experience he had was more superior than what Sung-Min had experienced in quality and quantity .

Oh sure, Sung-Min had experience . The only ‘experience’ he had, however, was being a Class C mercenary for 13 years . Being summoned back to his past life and having four years of experience was not enough . He had never even gotten close to the Peak Level in his previous life .

Therefore, Sung-Min was nervous .

Spear in hand, Sung-Min lowered his knees, feeling as if time had stopped . It seemed like forever, but not even a minute had passed . His consciousness weakened, feeling like taffy and his breathing roughened . He could hear his heart pounding in his ears and his sight narrowed . Everything else blurred away, and only the figure of Namgoong, with his sword in hand, cleared in Sung-Min’s vision .

Namgoong made the first move .

Sung-Min didn’t know what Step Method he was using . It was uniquely strange, and just made him dizzy . Sung-Min responded automatically and used the No Shadow-Spirit Stealing Steps . Namgoong Heewon had consistency in his Step Method, while Sungmin’s steps were quick and nimble .

The Leaving No Tracks Step is a Step Method that requires top speed among the No Shadow-Spirit Stealing Steps . One Step is a step that endeavors high consistency . Sungmin disappeared in a flash and appeared right in front of Namgoong .

Namgoong grinned .

He liked how Sung-Min was reckless enough to appear him to closely even with such a long weapon in hand .

Namgoong’s wooden sword moved . Its seemed to move slowly, but the semi-circle Namgoong drew in the air had the power of sucking in everything in the vicinity by force . Sungmin gripped his rod that was squirming in his hand and countered back against Namgoong’s sword using a ‘Na’ method .

POW!

Their weapons met with a clang and deflected .

Sung-Min readjusted his rod in hand and pulled back his weapon over his head .

The first few seconds in a fight are to see one’s distance and speed .

He had a long weapon in hand but wasn’t willing to submit to keeping the distance .

if Namgoong was a lower level, it wouldn’t be a problem, but Sung-Min felt Namgoong was definitely stronger than himself .

Sung-Min stepped back as he thrust his rod forward . Once he stretched out the rod in both arms, he thrust out his body, giving him twice the distance Namgoong would be able to use . This was the advantage of using a long weapon like a rod or spear . Once a clear distance is made and maintained, it would be difficult for the opponent to break in .

POWPOWPoW!

The rod exploded with clangs in Sung-Min’s hand . The rampantly flying rod was stout at the end, but it would be painful to be hit with it .

Namgoong used his Step Method and lifted up his sword . The locus of Sung-Min’s rod was shaken slightly every time it met Namgoong’s shaking sword .

The weight of the weapons wasn’t the problem .

Namgoong’s timing was perfect in interrupting the attacks .

Sung-Min withdrew his spear, and at that moment, twirled the spear in hands . Among the Nine Heavenly Spear Techniques, he shot the Chase Soul Spear .

As much as this was a friendly competition, he didn’t put in as much force as he should when dealing with an opponent, but he definitely put in more force than his previous attacks .

“Whoa . ” Namgoong exclaimed . At that moment, the sword twirled in his hand . He held his sword in reverse and stabbed the air upwards .

CLANG!

Even though it wasn’t deadly, he stopped the Chase Soul Spear midair .

Heewon took a few steps back and let out a low whistle .

“Interesting . If this was a real spear, things would be a lot more intense… Haha! This is quite exciting . But it’s not enough . . what I’m saying is… how’s this?” Namgoong slowly smiled . “Let’s do a bet . ”

“What kind of bet? “ Sung Min asked, looking at the sword Namgoong was holding . Namgoong readjusted the sword he was holding in reverse .

“Since this is a friendly competition, let’s do something that won’t ruin our friendship . If I win, consider me your older brother . ”

“You… as my senior?”

“I do not think it’s a strange suggestion at all . After all, I am older than you . ”

“What happens if I win?”

“Then I will consider you my senior . Isn’t that great? You’ll be considered a senior of I, Namgoong Heewon, the young master of the Namgoong lineage . ” Namgoong grinned . “Of course, I have no intention of letting someone younger than me to take me in as their junior . That’s why I;m going to do my best . ”

“I’m the only one who gets good out of this . I’m a lot younger than you . And even if I lose…”

“If that gives you an excuse to not do your best, you are simply not a worthy arts master . ”

Sung- mIn was bewildered at his words

“If you are a skilled master, you should not take defeat sweetly . ”

This beat out the slightest intentions of Sung-Min losing for him on purpose . Sung-Min decided to do his best in this competition

“Alright, then let’s continue to have fun with this . ”

Namgoong said, twirling his sword . He made the first move this time as well .

If his steps were consistent last time, he was now focusing on being nimble .

Namgoong quickly approached, busily moving the sword in his right hand .

All Sung-Min could see was the movement of the sword . His expression hardened, and channeled his inner strength into the rod he was holding .

A true master spearsman uses the Rana technique without using other special techniques, being able to deflect any kind of attack with only three . Wijihoyeon had said this when she taught him the Rana Technique . Receive all the outer attacks as Ran . Take in the inner attacks as ‘Na’ . Attack with a technique when there’s a chance .