Chapter 982 – 982. Map of Ascension to Gwangmyeong
Fuck!
The sword of the last member of the Cheol-O-dan cut through the scarecrow’s body. It was a feat accomplished in one try.
I was sitting on the floor and got up.
“Finally it’s over. Get rewarded like this and go up to the third floor.”
“Yes! Seong Yujin!”
The compensation for the second floor was better than the first floor. I chose the elixir this time as well. And he ate the elixir right on the spot.
I thought the other members would also choose elixir, but surprisingly, there were those who chose martial arts.
“Look at this seomjingak. This can be a lifesaver if used well.”
“I chose Dead Fish Sword. I saw the rongin used the other day, and it was a pretty good swordsmanship.”
“Hey. I’ll give you money, so let me see you.”
I tilted my head. I didn’t understand. It is better than the martial arts provided on the 1st floor, but even if the martial arts on the 2nd floor are called trash, it is not inferior.
“Jin Goo-eon. Why did the members choose martial arts?”
“Sung Yujin. We are ronin. Even third-rate martial arts have little chance of getting their hands on it. Few of us have learned proper martial arts. Finding martial arts is not an easy task. So it looks like you chose martial arts first. In addition, unlike medicinal herbs, martial arts are not one-time, but can be used among members.”
The martial arts are given as a fee. In other words, it could be shared with members or sold outside.
“Does such martial arts sell?”
“It sells. Even if you can’t do it, you can sell it for about 30 nyang of silver. The book itself is valuable.”
“Right.”
I went up to the 3rd floor of Manmu Tower. As soon as I entered the third floor, I smelled blood.
‘This….’
On the 3rd floor, the old entertainment program ‘Go! It was a space that reminded me of ‘Dream Team’. The moving ground, as if using an engine squeak, arrows and sharp spears flying through the air, and the falling ceiling.
It was bloody and incomparable to entertainment programs. The body has been removed, but the blood on the wall is still there, as if it had just been spilled.
The soldier guarding the entrance on the third floor glanced at us and said calmly.
“See that end? The ordeal on the third floor ends with moving to that end. Isn’t it really simple?”
“…….”
The members were nervous and swallowed dry saliva. Simple? It’s simple to say, but from the point of view of having to run on a road full of pitfalls, there was no laughter.
“Those who feel fear now, give up. More people die here than you think. The 4th floor is similar to the 3rd floor. It’s just that a more severe engine exhaustion has been installed.”
Some of the members look confused as if they are thinking of giving up.
Jin Goo-eon came out.
“Are you going to give up on the third floor? Have you forgotten why we entered the Tower of Manmu?”
“Leader…. However….”
“But go to sleep. Just don’t be intimidated by this. Take a good look ahead There are rules. The way to avoid it is already given. Just jump, run and dodge. I…. No, we came here prepared to die. The destination is the 10th floor, and even if you can’t, you have to pass the 5th floor. You’ll be able to get real martial arts and real elixirs from the 5th floor. If you’re still afraid, run away. However, don’t tell the loser who runs away that the cub was active in the Cheol-Odan. The moment you tarnish the honor of Cheol-O-Dan, I will come and kill you.”
“…….”
There were no members running away.
Jin Goo-eon came in front of me.
“Sung Yujin. Can I try this floor first?”
“Try.”
Jin Goo-eon stood in front of the organ. Confirming the location of the moving floor and flying arrows and spears, he pulled up his strength and started running.
Renewal method? There are too many pitfalls to use the renewal method. Rather, his feet could be twisted. Jin Goo-eon ran without using the Gyeongsin method. The flying arrows and spears were knocked out with a large sword.
Jin Guan tried hard not to lose the tempo, and reached the end while maintaining that fast tempo.
“Oooooh!!”
The members shouted. Fraud rises Seeing Jin Goo-eon do it easily without any risk, they were confident that they could do it too.
“I am next.”
I ran without looking back. Unlike Jin Goo-eon, I didn’t even wield a sword. I finished the ordeal by avoiding all the traps and running.
‘It’s only 300M. It’s complete chewing gum.’
Sung Ji-gon ran behind me. Seongjigon passed without difficulty. The members started running one by one. All passed… I couldn’t. 2 people died. One staggered and fell into a pit and was pierced through the body by a spear. The other could not dodge the flying arrow.
The atmosphere in Cheol-o-dan cooled down.
The soldier calmly said what he had to say.
“Congratulations on passing. Choose your reward and go up to the 4th floor. If you give up without going up to the 4th floor, please wait over there.”
And on the 4th floor, 3 more Cheol-oh-dans died.
•••
Entered the 5th floor.
On the 5th floor, strangely, nature was created. Bright skies and quietly flowing clouds, dense trees and even a refreshing meadow. It was clear that a highly skilled sorcerer had created the space.
The meadow was full of tents. The number of people already occupying the 5th floor exceeded at least 100,000.
Said the soldier.
“The trials on the 5th floor start in four days. Until then, you are free to do whatever you want. It’s good to practice martial arts, and it’s good to take a break. And I will tell you in advance. We are not your babysitters. Even if a dispute arises, we do not participate. If there is a problem, take care of it yourself.”
After saying that, the soldier disappeared somewhere.
Cheol-o-dan and I looked around. After all the good seats had already been taken.
“Sung Yujin. How do I do this? Why don’t we take a seat by the trees just in case?”
“There is already a seat.”
“You can take it.”
What a great plan.
However, the plan was not conceived only by Jin Goo-eon. Seats on the 5th floor had already been reserved. The guys wearing the tree felt cute from the tent. Of course, the owners are not normal either.
“It’s a bit harsh to say shit right from the start just to take over the seat. Pitch a tent in an appropriately empty place. You won’t stay here for long anyway, so there’s no need to strain yourself.”
“Well. It doesn’t. You. Go over there and pitch your tent. Starting with the tent that Sung Yu-jin and Sung Ji-gon will use!”
Of course, it was a private tent. Unless there were special circumstances, there was no reason for two men to share a tent.
I sat on a simple wooden chair and watched the members play.
‘To sit quietly in a chair and watch while others are joking…. This is power and this is flex.’
This was before the tent was finished. 50 ronin rushed in and surrounded the surroundings.
“Hello. They also seem to be members of the ronin group. What is their name?”
Jin Guan stopped him from stepping forward and I stood up.
“It’s iron bars. What are you?”
He grinned, with claw marks instead of his hair.
“Cheolrodan? It’s a rogue group I’ve never heard of. We are a gang of monsters.”
The members of Jin Gu-eon and Cheol-o-dan hardened as soon as they heard the name Goesong-dan. It seems to be quite famous in the world of ronin.
“By the way? What business is that proud gang of stars doing to us?”
The leader of Goeseong stares at me as if he is trying hard. I started to feel bad about those eyes looking down on me. Shall I show my momentum?
‘… No Let’s hear what he’s talking about.’
The shouting leader tapped my shoulder with his large hand.
“Are we a little overcrowded? Not only do you eat a lot, but you eat a lot too. But the ten thousand towers spend four days here? Oops, didn’t you bring a lot of food by mistake? Will you go hungry? But am I the brain leader? Can’t you stay still as the leader?”
“I see what you mean. I have a way. Well done.”
Haha. I’m glad the words went well. Our Goeseongdan and Cheolohdan can be friends.”
“The easy way. Why do you need food? It’s you! Because you are alive! When you die, food is no longer needed! How is it? Isn’t that the perfect solution?”
“…… What?”
Grip support.
A thunderbolt flashed on his right fist.
‘In an instant.’
He swung his fist with all his might before he could dodge. The fist was driven right into the guy’s face. Fuck! The guy’s head exploded.
“This bastard!”
“The captain is dead!”
“Kill him!”
In an instant, the surroundings heat up and fill with life. In this bloody place, Seong Ji-gon moved quickly after me. He draws his sword and cuts down two nearby members of the Thunder Corps at once.
Jin Goo-eon took care of the remaining members instead of rushing at the enemy.
“Come together! And hold on as long as possible! Seong Yujin and Seong Jigon will clean them up! We just have to hold on!”
I pulled out the Hwaryeonbido and sliced the enemies in sight. There was no reason to hesitate. At a distance from us, the other ronin quietly watched, and the soldiers, rather than intervening, were busy watching with their arms crossed.
Murder was legal at Manmu Tower. Unless that opponent is a soldier belonging to the Tower of Manmu.
“They run away!”
“Now that’s it! What are you doing, kids! Go after them and kill them! I mean, let the name of Cheol-O-Dan be known!”
Jin Guan shouted loudly.
Most of the people around here are ronin. And if you look down on a ronin once, it’s the end. It is better to have a reputation. That way you don’t get into trouble around you. Even if that’s notoriety.
I pursued the fleeing guys to the end and slaughtered them all. As a bonus, the burdens of the Big Star Cluster became ours. The luggage was quite heavy. Although the food was a little short, I got 12 gold, martial arts, and young grass.
I shared Yeongcho with Seong Ji-gon and gave Mu-gong to Cheol-oh-dan.
“Thank you, Seong Yujin!”
“I will not forget this favor!”
“As expected, this is Seong Yujin. The distribution is amazing!”
Four days ahead Cheol-oh-dan will spend a hectic time learning new martial arts.
“Yujin. It’s a little strange here.”
“What?”
“I walked around, but there is no water here on the 5th floor.”
I opened my eyes wide.
No water
That was a pretty serious problem. The temperature here is strangely high and very dry. It’s nothing right now, but by tomorrow, you’ll be desperate for a glass of cool cold water. And someone has food and water.
‘There’s a reason you’re keeping it here for four days. It’s not pure relaxation. This is a kind of ordeal of the Ten Thousand Towers.’
Officially, the trials on the 5th floor of the Tower of Manmu did not even begin.
‘I guess the purpose of the Manmu Tower is to drop more than half of the entrants from the 5th floor onwards.’
I looked around. Suddenly, there are countless eyes. Due to the previous battle, Cheol-O-Dan became the target of their vigilance.
“Zigon. Have Jin Goo-an set up a vigil. There will be fools out there. And food…. In particular, be sure to bring drinking water.”
“Uh. Okay. But do you really need to focus on food? If you….”
I raised my hand. Seong Ji-gon shut his mouth tightly. It’s a secret that I can take food out of my inventory close to infinite.
‘If the trials on the 5th floor are what I think is right…. It will be a good opportunity for me.’
•••
Time has passed.
The turmoil ensued incessantly. Those who want to take away food, those who want to keep food. It was an instant of bloodshed. There were corpses that did not exist an hour ago, and after an hour more, the number of corpses doubled. Those who gave up the Tower of Manmu and went out were rather wise. Because they knew their subjects.
There were only a few people who would argue with Cheol-o-dan where I was. I did my best by killing them. The effect was excellent. Rumors spread that Cheol-o-dan was strong and cruel.
Four days passed like that. The learned general, who was in charge of the trials on the first floor, appeared with his soldiers. Everyone held their breath and looked at Bae Bae.
“Exactly as I thought.”
The learner said mockingly.
“…….”
It was quiet all around. However, the eyes of those who remained shone brightly.
“An hour from now, the trial on the 5th floor will begin. Trials survive. To survive ten days. It is impossible to give up halfway through the trials on the 5th floor. Those who are going to give up, give up within the next hour.”
