Chapter 991 – 991. Map of Ascension to Gwangmyeong
The learned general scattered energy in all directions. The warriors, including me, shuddered for a moment at his overwhelming energy, like a wave. Instinctive fear is about to rise. I raised my strength and shook off the aura that was trapping me.
“As the manager of the Tower of Manmu, I will pay tribute to those of you who passed the ordeal on the 10th floor and reached the 11th floor.”
Clap clap clap As he clapped, the soldiers clapped in unison. Despite the sound of applause that filled the space, the participants did not like it. I watched the learning and waited for the next words to follow.
“You will wonder who is next to me. You who have reached the 10th floor deserve to know the identity of this person.”
The old woman stepped forward. The way she walks, her eyes, her clothes, everything makes her look like an elegant old woman. Seong Ji-gon’s eyes were stuck in the old woman’s eyes from a while ago. Saliva is dripping from the corners of your mouth.
“It seems that some of you have already guessed. I say I’m good at it. In the world, Seonja of Kuwol (九月仙子) is more famous by name.”
Guwol Seonja. He is the master of the nine moon spirit sword method, a martial art that was awarded as a reward for conquering the 20th floor of the Manmu Tower, and he is a master who has reached the state of harmony, which is said to have already died in Gangho.
“I faked death. I won’t tell you why, but if you conquer the Manmu Tower, you will be rewarded with the nine moon spirit sword method.”
As if she had said all she wanted to say, she bit her mouth shut. She is her mouth, where her stubbornness is felt, contrary to the graceful air that exudes from her.
It was not difficult to realize the purpose of Neung So-ryeo. She didn’t die and put her own martial art on the Manmu Tower? Are you watching the people who enter the Tower of Manmu? The answer comes easily.
‘Sung So-Ri has no disciples. I’m looking for a disciple.’
Even if you conquer the Tower of Manmu, you should not choose the nine-month spirit sword method. It is difficult to think that the Seonja of Guwol would readily give Dokmun martial arts.
‘If I’m forced to become a disciple, it’s better not to choose.’
There was no reason to become a disciple of such an old woman. Of course, Seong Ji-gon next to me might have a different idea.
The learned general took control of the atmosphere again.
“I will give those of you who passed the 10th floor a chance to work for His Majesty the Emperor. At first, you will work as a noncommissioned officer, but with military support, you can receive elixirs and martial arts, and each time you accumulate merit, the support increases. Depending on what you do, you may end up in the same position as me.”
It was a troop recruitment.
The blunt-looking learner brushed off his mouth surprisingly well. He appealed that it was a stable job, receiving support in exchange for loyalty and receiving a monthly salary.
Start as a sergeant and become a general. Awesome words. He becomes a general and he imagines himself commanding hundreds of thousands and millions of soldiers. However, they are not the only ones aiming for the general. Those from a prestigious family or from a prestigious school will also aim for the position of general.
‘Even in modern times, military life is said to be hell… To serve in the military in a world where there is no concept of human rights and no matter what happens when people die? That’s diving into hell.’
However, the thoughts of the people of this world are different from mine. About 100 people have already given up the ordeal and enlisted in the military.
“Don’t forget that the army’s door is always open.”
Afterwards, the learned general continued to explain the ordeal on the 11th floor.
•••
About three years have passed since the trial began on the 11th floor. And we reached the 17th floor.
The ordeal became more dangerous as the floor went up. The number of people who reached the 17th floor exceeded about 300. Basically, they have reached the stage of procreation, and more than 50 of them have reached the same five qi as me. After going through the threshold of death several times, his skills rose vertically with the martial arts and elixir obtained as a reward for passing the ordeal.
‘Shit. It’s nice that I skipped most of the time with auto-progress…. Her relationship with Hwang Bo Ga-hye is at a standstill.’
I approached Hwang Bo Ga-hye several times. The best atmosphere was on the 15th floor. At that time, Hwangbo and Hye were weakened by the loss of her escort warriors. Her level of skinship had gone to the brink of kissing. However, Hwang Bo Ga-hye stood up again. She drew a line that I couldn’t cross as I approached.
‘A normal woman must have already been captured and was lying under me… !’
Hwang Bo Ga-hye was not an ordinary woman. Maybe that’s why she’s more attracted to her.
A learned general appeared before me.
“300 people on the 17th floor…. Amazing It is a phenomenal record. This ordeal must have been especially difficult…. Is it the effect of the nine-wolyeonggeombeop?”
After stroking his chin and muttering a few times, he ordered his soldiers to take a large map and hang it on the wall.
“Pay attention. I say only once The topography drawn on this map is the topography of the 17th floor ordeal. The 17th floor is an individual exhibition, and the starting location is randomly determined.”
The complexion of the entrants looking at the map blurred. The topography of the map was a round island. The surroundings are filled with seawater, and in the center is a volcano in the picture that emits black smoke.
One of the attendees asked Baeon.
“… Learned General. That volcano… Are you real?”
“I will tell you in particular. The ordeal on the 17th floor is an island that exists somewhere in this world. Volcanoes are real. It’s boiling hot. It is a volcano that, on average, erupts once a week.”
“Crazy… ! By the way, there is a forest around the volcano, right? Is that possible?”
“That is what makes this island special. Let’s go back to the main topic and explain the ordeal on the 17th floor. The ordeal on the 17th floor is to find a marble. There are 500 marbles hidden on this island. Find 5 marbles within 3 months. And merge 5 marbles at the same time. Then you will be automatically transferred to the Manmu Tower.”
Only 100 out of 300 climb to the 18th floor. Of course, 100 people were caught as much as possible. It might happen that you can’t find the beads.
“I will not meddle with the method of finding the orb. Take care of it.”
No one was surprised by this statement. Climbing up to the 17th floor, stealing and killing each other within the ordeal has already become a matter of course.
“Your faces are hardened. I will tell you one of the advantages of this island for you guys.”
“Are there any advantages to that hellish place?”
“There are advantages that you guys are crazy about. On that island, there are monsters, spirits, and elixirs. If you hunt monsters and spirit creatures, the spoils are yours, and if you find the elixir, it is yours too.”
“…… !!”
“It will be an island of hell and an island of opportunity for you guys.”
The learned general grins. It seems that he likes the eyes of the entrants who became serious in an instant.
I reflexively looked at Hwangbo Gahye. He kept his mouth shut and glared at the map viciously. Beside her was Ojimu, her fiancé. The distance is 1M. The distance is closer than before.
‘Oh Ji-mu and Hwangbo Ga-hye worked together on the previous floor. Did they become close at that time?’
Ojimu’s gaze turns to me as Hwangbo brushes her mouth on Hye. Her Ojimu’s face hardened for a moment, but she soon saw me and grinned at her, then she saw Hwangbo put her hand on Hye’s shoulder. Hwang Bo Ga Hye frowned at her and immediately removed her Oji Mu’s hand.
‘This bastard…. How dare you touch my girl Ojimu, for you, that place will be a real hell.’
This time, Ojimu reached the stage of five energies. She has reached the same level as me, so she has confidence. There were more than 10 subordinates around him. Among them, three are Ogikyung. If we stick together, it means we can stand against me.
‘Shit. I barely got to 6th dan the other day….’
I, who have a high realm, have hardly grown. It was unavoidable. Even in the original game, the higher the level, the harder it is to level up.
“I did everything to explain. The rest is up to you. The trial on the 17th floor will begin after an hour. During that time, it’s up to you whether you want to rest or strategize. However, fighting between each other is prohibited.”
The learned general resigned, and his lieutenant took his place. The adjutant ordered soldiers to watch the entrants so that they would not fight.
People approached me. It’s not just Sung Ji-gon and Jeong-bin. My skills are already famous here. Among the entrants, I am considered to be the strongest. Those who wished to ally with me lined up.
“Sex Great Confession. I want to go through the trials on the 17th floor with Seongdaehyup.”
“If Daehyeop and I join hands, we will pass the 17th floor easily.”
“Great bargain. I am from Shanghai. Have you ever heard of Shanghai’s Mozhong Baekga? I am the three Gongja of Mokjungbaekga. If you help me, I will never forget this grace and will definitely repay you in the name of the family.”
I was annoyed when I saw the boys’ tops. He raised his middle finger at them. Their faces contorted. I don’t know exactly what it means, but it has a unique nuance and atmosphere.
“I have no intention of messing around with assholes, so get out of here, fuckers. If you meet me on that island, pierce your head first and hand over the beads. Then at least I’ll let you live. Got it?”
It was an instant for their attitude to change as they looked at me.
“… Arrogant and disrespectful. The name Namgungse will make me cry.”
“You will regret this.”
“You fool. Turning us all into enemies? Your limit is the 17th floor.”
They made threats by pouring out harsh words. I laughed at them with an additional blow of cuckoo.
They don’t band together to kill me. To that end, resentment is weak, and he will pursue personal gain far more than that. Their words were only complaints.
‘The thing I care about more than these suckers….’
I turned my gaze to the corner.
Eight people dressed in black gathered among themselves. A gloomy aura wafts through. These guys don’t feel good.
“Yujin. What shall we do?”
“Amitabha. There’s a map over there, so wouldn’t it be better to pick a suitable place to gather? In the opinion of the small monk, the 17th floor ordeal is an ordeal that is difficult to break through alone. We must cooperate.”
Seong Ji-gon and Jeong-bin said.
“Joining is good. But that’s going to be harder than you think. The island is too big for us to join as soon as we start. If not, it will take a few days.”
“In the beginning, I will have no choice but to work alone.”
“Well…. Considering the variables that will arise, I don’t think it would be good to obsess over joining.”
“I will go find you. So during that time, you guys somehow survive.”
“Okay.”
“Amitabha. Don’t worry about the little monk. … Before we begin, pass out the food. Please please…. I’ll even lick the feet of the little brother… Please!”
Jeongbin knelt down in front of me. It was the momentum to lower her head.
“This little bastard. Stand up right now don’t stick out your tongue It really kills me.”
It was when the three of us were chatting.
“Sex Great Confession.”
Hwang Bo Ga-hye came and called me. Dark eyes full of will turn to my face.
“Hwangbo Sojeo! What happened?!”
She swung her right hand behind her back and stirred it. Sung Ji-gon and Jeong-bin understood my signal and moved away.
“I want to be with Seongdaehyeop for this 17th floor ordeal. It’s not just marbles I’m aiming for, it’s the elixirs on this island. Of course, I also want the secret of youkai and spiritual creatures.”
Hye-da is Hwang-bo, who entered the Tower of Manmu aiming for her elixir. This ordeal was her chance to do it right.
I stopped trying to smile.
“Of course, I also want to work with Hwangbo Sojeo. Sozer. How would you like to be together with me? The loot will be less with more people.”
“That’s right. Then we move on. If we join, where should we meet?”
“We meet in the west around the volcano. If you look here, don’t you see a rock that resembles a cat’s head?”
“All right. But maybe it’s not too conspicuous….”
Haha. Don’t worry. Even if it’s not the convergence point, I’ll find Sojeo first and meet him.”
This was a one-of-a-kind opportunity. I looked at the back of Hwang Bo Ga-hye, who was moving away, and said to Seong Ji-gon and Jeong-bin.
“Did you hear about it? Do this ordeal by yourself. I’m a bit busy.”
“I will cheer you on. Well, if Yujin were you, Hwangbo Gahye would easily eat it.”
“Amitabha. Eat it as easy as ice cream. By the way, can you give me some ice cream?”
