It might resemble a rock cave, but since it was crafted by humans over a few years rather than by natural erosion, it was small and not very spacious.
North Stone Tomb was the term used to refer to the thousands of such dark tombs in the north.
Because the scenery of Mount Wudang was so scenic, there were people who severed ties with the world and lived in secret tombs to practice their way.
Occasionally, some of them caused trouble, and Wudang would send people to deal with them.
This is the place?
Seol-Hwi, having arrived, looked around.
Perhaps because it was a quiet day, no Taoists were around, and he slowly approached the tomb to inspect it.
If Jin Suk was correct, the person in charge of this place a couple of years ago had received the third ability.
But after looking around, he could not find anything unusual.
Well if there was such a thing, it would have moved around.
Seol-Hwi sat with his legs crossed and prepared something in case he could not find a trace.
Shhh
As he raised his energy, the airflow, which was slowly rising, turned into wind. Inside the cave, there was a shift in the air.
In the tomb, where there had been no wind initially, this fresh wind arose and began to circulate. His goal was to detect any traces with this.
If a Taoist monk from Qingcheng had seen this, he would have been shocked. Clear Wind was an artificial form, but it was still wind, a force of nature.
Just by passing by, it could reveal more information than one might think.
In particular, one could differentiate between naturally occurring and artificially altered sites.
Shhhh
There were so many it was difficult to examine them all at once, so he decided to investigate using this method.
After a long time, Seol-Hwi, who was deep in thought, sensed something unexpected and leapt up.
The moment he sensed it, he dashed toward the source.
Wheeing
This irregular airflow was not natural at all; it bore traces of manipulation.
This
Seol-Hwi felt it the moment he saw it.
This was what the one who obtained the third ability at the tomb had recorded.
But it was not intended for just anyone to know; only those who were qualified would understand it.
I was right.
Seol-Hwi had thought about it last night and expected to find such traces.
Because the Taoist here wasnt a chosen one.
That might be why he left the traces behind. If he were a Wudang member, he would have simply memorized it all.
But this man was not such a person and wanted to justify his actions in the future, whether because of injustice or because the art was too precious. He felt he had to record it like this.
This Are you talking about the elements?
The ones recorded as earth, water, fire, and wind.
The four elements that made up the world. Some records were written next to them.
There were unique traces of them, like rainbow colors.
Afterward, the officer in charge made this suggestion to the disciples.
Now, is there a Taoist who can climb up and practice the flow we learned today?
At those words, the Taoists were silent. The person in charge was none other than Elder Myung Cheol.
A person who did not care if the mistake was small or big, but was just merciless. If one stepped forward clumsily, one would end up not gaining anything.
But
I will.
Someone raised their hand.
Seol-Hwi recognized him right away as he was one of the two people who had been fighting just a couple of hours ago.
And
I will do it too.
The person who had been watching also raised their hand.
The Taoist with the second-highest score after Jin Gang, Jin Gu, and Jin Suk.
Although his body was small, he seemed to have one of the strongest mentalities.
Good. You two come up.
Elder Myung Cheol might not have been aware of the incident that occurred during the day, so he did not do anything to stop it and sent them up.
But the younger Taoists who remembered what happened earlier began to whisper,
Wouldnt this be bad?
I guess they are trying to properly check the ranks.
My friend who spars with Jin Gang, it wont be easy. His grades are top-notch.
Ohh.
Seol-Hwi, who was listening to them, turned and looked at Jin Suk.
What do you think will happen?
Well.
Seol-Hwi thought deeply and said,
Theres something strange about that kids eyes
Ah, thats because hes shortsighted. It makes an impression, so people misunderstand
That seemed to be the reason the fights started.
I think Jin Song, the guy with the frown, will win.
Why? I heard Jin Gangs grades are third?
Because grades come from theory in classes, but Jin Gang? Hes known to have good skills. And if they sparred on the ground, surely he would win, but the ground has changed now. Moreover, in situations where the opponent can use their strength at such close range, hot-tempered ones are at a disadvantage.
Ohh.
Jin Suk saw that Seol-Hwis logic made sense. The childrens attention was focused as the two, with such a strange current flowing between them, climbed up onto the high ground.
It was a high place, and if one moved too aggressively, one could be injured.
Be careful! Dont let your guard down!
Of course, other people were preparing for safety. Standing to the left, right, and back of the straw, they would be able to catch anyone who fell.
No matter how one looks at it, its odd.
This time, Jin Suk asked Seol-Hwi.
Why?
Because those people are watching over us, its a condition where a fall shouldnt happen.
A fall? Who said it would be in the spar alone? Could it be a mistake?
For some reason, I think so.
Seol-Hwi chuckled.
There was no need to say that an incident would happen. Then Jin Suk also smiled. But just as the sparring continued,
Its possible.
Seol-Hwi reacted to Jin Suks words. He asked with a glance what it meant.
It means theyre already hurt on the back before they fall.
?
That is the point. If you spar and hit before the fall it will not work.
Jin Suk said with a grin, wondering if something like that might happen.
But then, as Seol-Hwi spoke, it felt different because there was no guarantee that the incident would not happen today.