Chapter 29: The Tale Of The Martial Heroes (3)

Chapter 29: The Tale Of The Martial Heroes (3)

Nine Sects and One Union ().

In martial arts fiction, the term refers to the ten most prestigious factions, which include nine sects and one union.

Depending on the martial arts story, the composition of the Nine Sects and One Union often changes, except for the union.

However, two factions were always constants: the Revered Shaolin of the North and the Esteemed Wudang of the South, representing the pinnacle of the martial world. They were the Shaolin Temple, founded by Bodhidharma, and the Wudang Sect, founded by Zhang Sanfeng.

Located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province on Mount Wudang, the Wudang Sect was the pride of Taoist martial arts factions.

However, a book was about to cause a stir within the Wudang Sect.

Elder Brother Cheongun, can I see that book too?

It had all started when Cheonguns junior disciple accompanied him to the bookstore.

Cheongun had been acting oddly for the past few days. He had been engrossed in the book he bought from the bookstore for days. It would have been understandable if it were a thick academic book, but it was clearly just a storybook that one could finish in a day.

Moreover, Cheonguns expression while reading was suspicious.

Whenever he read the book from the bookstore, Cheongun appeared as though he was making life-and-death decisions.

It seemed he was reading it from the beginning every day, but he reacted the same way at certain partsgetting sad, angry, cheering, and being surprised.

Watching him like this, his junior disciples curiosity became unbearable.

I think I need to read it at least five more times.

Cheongun replied softly and disregarded his junior disciples request, turning the page.

Elder Brother, youve been reading that book for days. How interesting is it?

Do you think I keep reading it just because its fun?

I dont know. Thats why Im asking to see it.

I need to finish it today, so I dont have time.

Cheongun realized he had no time to argue with his junior disciple, as he needed to complete his tenth reading before bed.

Elder Brother, are you not showing me the book because its actually boring?

The Tale of Martial Heroes, boring?

Cheongun turned his head abruptly to look at his junior disciple, his eyes wide with astonishment.

Wow. Ive never seen such an expression on Elder Brother. Its kind of scary.

Its because youre talking nonsense.

Cheongun awkwardly adjusted his expression and replied.

Elder Brother! If its so interesting, lets read it together. We can discuss the novel if more people read it.

Thats true.

Then let me borrow it. I want to know how interesting it is. Ill give you my review after Ive read it.

Alright. This book is too precious to be read by me alone. Fine, Ill lend it to you. But the paper quality is not great, so it might get damaged easily. Be careful.

Cheongun carefully closed The Tale of Martial Heroes he was reading and handed the book to his junior disciple with both hands, treating it as if it were a precious item.

Ill take good care of it! Ill tell you how interesting it is after Ive read it!

That book is not for you to judge No, go ahead and read it.

Cheongun felt somewhat irked to see his junior disciple taking the precious book so lightly. However, as an avid reader, he wanted to share a good book.

He imagined the junior disciple would regret treating the book so casually once he had finished reading. Cheongun soothed his annoyance by picturing the discussions they would have about the books content after his junior had read it.

Elder Brother, what exactly is that book?

A few days later, the junior disciple approached Cheongun with a look of surprise. Anticipating this reaction, Cheongun smiled and spoke.

So, do you still think its a boring book, as you claimed?

Boring? Ive never encountered such a novel before.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

What if he developed a sword technique based on Bagua?

It was merely a setting he devised. Kang Yun-ho infused the Bagua Sword Technique with vitality.

Crafted by the 5th generation grandmaster, it was a technique akin to the Tao yet removed from the ordinary.

The sword technique embodied change and variety, subtly straying from the harmony and gentleness typically associated with Wudang.

Could this be a real technique? This book knows an awful lot about Wudang. Its suspicious.

The more I read, the more I suspect it was written by someone from Wudang.

The book, once neglected and nearly forgotten, was now in his possession.

Was it orchestrated by someone from Wudang? The deeper he delved, the more it perplexed Cheongun.

Its not merely an intriguing book. Its an extraordinary one. A marvel.

I concur. By the way, where is the book?

Absorbed in their conversation about The Tale of Martial Heroes, they failed to notice that the disciple was not holding the book.

Thats Haha.

The disciple, finding himself in an awkward situation, scratched the back of his head and laughed.

???

Cheongun was clueless as to what the disciple, profoundly affected by the book, might do next.

Cheongun, my disciple!

Ten days later, a bearded teacher sought out Cheongun.

What brings you here?

Theres been talk among the Wudang Sects disciples about a remarkable book () thats been circulating. I was told it began with you.

Oh, thats

Confronted with his seniors inquiry, Cheongun sensed a headache brewing.

He had intended to share The Tale of Martial Heroes with his fellow disciples, but he hadnt anticipated that his junior disciple would spread it to others.

Since it wasnt an ordinary book, it could be problematic. With that in mind, Cheongun confiscated the circulating copies of The Tale of Martial Heroes from the junior disciples.

But the situation had already spiraled beyond his control.

Brother, I knew youd do this, so Ive already made copies!

Copying The Tale of Martial Heroes during study time is popular among the disciples!

Copies of The Tale of Martial Heroes circulated within the Wudang Sect. Even as he spoke with his teacher, someone might have been copying it.

If the content of the book is problematic, I will immediately urge the disciples to confiscate them.

The teacher standing before Cheongun was known for his strictness.

Once, some junior disciples brought erotic art to Mount Wudang and were caught by the teacher while passing it around. He mercilessly punished the disciples and confined them to solitary for a month.

Moreover, the disciple who brought the erotic art was expelled, even though he was the child of a wealthy patron () of the Wudang Sect.

That the teacher came to him was worrying.

Its not for that reason.

Cheonguns teacher waved off his misunderstanding.

Then why have you come?

Thats Ahem.

Cheonguns teacher, usually stoic, smiled but seemed uneasy. He tried to speak, then closed his mouth again.

Whats the matter?

Thats Do you happen to have the second volume of The Tale of Martial Heroes?

What?