Chapter 37

Chapter 36. If You Want to Live, Think (2)

In the past, Seohwi placed the manual of the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts into the tool box and repeated several cycles of death and regression.

In such cases, the situation would be resolved as if a single nourishing pill had been placed, like the treasure of the Wugando.

Then, what about the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts?

It is likely that from the beginning, it was never there in its original position.

Whether it ever existed in the world, or if it did, where it went, is unknown.

‘Into my possession.’

Seohwi used her gaze to pull the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts and moved it into her possession.

"Search my person."

Gonma’s brows furrowed.

He glared at her for a moment, then slowly reached into her possession.

"This is...!"

He immediately gasped.

He seemed flustered.

No, his expression was seriously distorted with shock.

"How could you have this...?"

He couldn’t finish his sentence.

Of course, he couldn’t.

It was impossible for him to understand how she could possess a manual that only the disciples of the Heavenly Horse Sect had.

Seohwi thought this was her chance.

"It was Geun who had it."

"What?"

He didn’t believe it.

But it would be hard for him to refute it.

Geun was his bodyguard.

Gonma had only met her a month ago, and she was just a low-ranking warrior.

"Think about it. If I were a spy, how could I have had this?"

"..."

"Then, let me ask you again. When did you lose this manual?"

Gonma couldn’t answer.

He wouldn’t.

The shame of losing something so important and his pride wouldn’t allow it.

After a long silence, Gonma’s mouth slowly opened.

"Indeed, the period when I lost this doesn’t overlap with you."

'Sure enough, the world is changing differently.'

Seohwi felt the mysterious nature of the opportunity that had been presented to her.

These were items that should have existed, but the moment they were placed in the tool box, the cause and effect changed slightly.

"One."

Gonma said with a suspicious look.

"Chunyakjuk would never betray me."

"That’s something I don’t know. However, if Chunyakjuk didn’t instruct it, this one point will be clarified. If we moved, the enemies would have no reason to remain idle."

"..."

"What do you mean?"

"Those who can orchestrate plots always prepare for contingencies. If Geun were to die or be discovered, they would have taken measures for both scenarios."

"Do you mean to say that all the current situations were created by them?"

"That’s a possibility we need to consider."

The speculation wasn’t difficult.

One of the rewards that had appeared before her eyes.

The Hongmayuan, the secret note of the Gui’an Mashi.

Assuming the information was correct, and if that secret note was a lifeline that could save her, the conclusion would be as follows:

Gui’an Mashi had informed her that the secret note was a forgery of the Heavenly Wu Sect.

It was probably the best way to save her at that time.

Especially to save her from the First Disciple.

"You always confuse me."

He was frustrated.

Gonma seemed to understand the situation but was unwilling to back down.

Perhaps it was because of this.

Gonma <Borderline Personality Disorder>

Emotional instability.

The fear and suspicion of being abandoned, based on the sect’s position, lingered in his mind.

In such cases, the biggest problem is the self-esteem that arises from distrust of others.

"Rather, it would be different. If I had any ulterior motives, why wouldn’t I have shown the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts manual to the other disciples?"

"That’s... "

Gonma couldn’t continue.

He probably hadn’t thought that far.

Given his limited position within the sect, if he had taken out the manual, his situation would have become precarious, even threatening his existence.

For a lowly warrior to possess a manual given by the sect leader.

"This answer is somewhat satisfying."

He slowly stood up.

His subordinates, who had been standing behind him, maintained their posture from start to finish.

"But I still have one more question."

It wasn’t over yet.

He stopped as he was about to leave and asked again.

"When you came to the Yuwon Palace, why did you use such foul language?"

‘Ah...’

Seohwi was taken aback.

It was awkward that he still remembered.

But she had a plan for this.

"I merely expressed the inner thoughts of the Fourth Disciple."

"Your inner thoughts?"

"Yes."

Seohwi observed Gonma’s expression.

His eyes, unlike before, showed a hint of curiosity. Somehow, it seemed like the phrase ‘Borderline Personality Disorder’ might help persuade him.

"One is a madman, one is a fraud, and another is a seductress. How much have you suffered from these abnormal individuals? Thinking about it, I got angry. Then, seeing Gonma’s smug smile, I couldn’t hold back anymore..."

"..."

Gonma glared at her without a word.

Seohwi, avoiding his gaze, worried if she had been too harsh.

Especially the term ‘bastard’ used for the other disciples could be interpreted differently.

"Ha ha ha ha ha!"

He seemed cheerful.

Gonma started laughing wildly.

Since he was laughing while turning his face, it was hard to tell if it was genuine.

"Seohwi."

"Yes."

"Among all the explanations you’ve given..."

Gonma turned back.

He approached and grabbed her shoulder.

"This is the answer I like the most."

Seohwi, who had tensed up, thinking he might use a pressure point technique, relaxed.

And then she lost consciousness.

She felt her vision spin as if she had been grabbed by a hybrid.

* * *

When Seohwi opened her eyes again, she felt two things.

First, she was more comfortable than before.

She was lying on a bed.

And she felt strength.

An immense inner power was felt throughout her body.

[You have consumed the Blood Pond Fruitless Flower.]

[Your body has fully recovered.]

[You have consumed the White Deer Heavenly Gall.]

[Your Vitality and Inner Power have increased by 10,000.]

[State Summary, Brief Status Overview]

Seohwi [Low-Ranking Squad Leader]

Vitality 110,000/110,000 (↑10,000)

Inner Power 110,000/110,000 (↑10,000)

Combat Power 400,000 (↑10,000)

Not only had her body been healed, but she had also consumed a potent medicinal herb.

She was in the best physical condition.

"You’re alive."

Seohwi got up from the bed.

The space seemed to be used by someone of high status.

Besides the bed, there were storage cabinets, a writing desk, and a wardrobe, all neatly arranged and elegantly decorated.

‘Mirror!’

Seohwi quickly went to the mirror next to the wardrobe.

She wanted to check what words were written above her head.

Coin 1 [Last Chance]

"Indeed, this is the last one."

Some time had passed since her regression.

She wondered if she had miscalculated the number of lives she had.

There had been so many life-threatening situations.

But the number of lives hadn’t changed.

The dangerous moments she had experienced were now deeply imprinted in her mind.

"I need more lives."

Her Vitality, Inner Power, and Combat Power had skyrocketed to levels incomparable to her previous life.

She had done well to get this far.

But the future was the problem.

Since she had chosen the weakest Fourth Disciple, she would face countless life-threatening situations.

She needed to seize every opportunity to move forward.

Combat System <Turn-Based>

Seohwi checked the combat system at the top.

Indeed, the turn-based system had saved her from many crises.

But when the combat system changed to ‘AI’, she felt a significant lack.

At that moment, she, Seohwi, felt as if she had reached a level of combat sense beyond genius, almost divine.

The only dangerous part was that ‘AI’ changed her personality.

"Yes, I mastered the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts."

Seohwi’s eyes sparkled.

A piece of information she remembered clearly amidst the confusion.

The phrase that she had mastered the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts.

"Inner Power cultivation involves creating a sphere in the dantian and generating heat through breathing..."

As she recalled the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts, numerous movements flashed through her mind.

And suddenly.

"..."

Her eyes widened.

A destructive force, like a great storm, enveloped her body.

Creak!

Seohwi quickly opened the door.

She was eager to try it out.

* * *

Outside was quiet.

The vast courtyard had only a few trees planted, and it was eerily still due to the surrounding walls.

[Do you want to draw the Dan’yeong Sword?]

The sword she had obtained from Geun after capturing him.

She had lost it once, but in this regression, she had obtained it again.

Swoosh.

Seohwi closed her eyes.

She raised the sword in reverse, aligning it vertically with her hand.

...This is the principle of the Small Zhou Tian. After heating the foundation with fire, the Yang Yi breathing method creates wind, which is the essence of the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts.

Flash.

Seohwi opened her eyes and stabbed the ground.

A series of vibrations followed, and a gust of wind generated from her sword blade swept across the ground.

Rumble!

"Such madness..."

Seohwi’s mouth dropped open at the sight.

It was a spectacular scene.

The wind from the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts had carved the ground, leaving traces of wind.

The wind that spread in all directions had sliced the ground into pieces, like hundreds of blades.

Not only that, but it also created an immense wind pressure that shook the walls.

Even at the beginner level, and with just a casual use, it had this much power.

"Wait, when did that appear?"

Seohwi, moved by the spectacle, noticed something on the top bar.

A ‘!’ mark floating next to the ‘Martial Arts List’.

[‘!’ Martial Arts List]

"Yes. When I gained insight..."

Seohwi remembered.

In her previous life, after losing to Geun, she had gained insight through Gui’an Mashi.

She tried selecting it out of curiosity.

[You can only select martial arts with a proficiency level of ‘Intermediate’ or higher.]

[Martial Arts List]

▶ Xiao Xi Magic Arts

▷ Red Hand Magic Arts

▷ Supreme Magic Arts

▷ Four Great Extreme Magic Arts Wind

‘Huh?’

Seohwi was puzzled by the selection mark.

The content that appeared when she gained insight.

It meant that she could choose one of her owned martial arts to upgrade to a higher level.

"What kind of great martial arts are they trying to give me..."

Seohwi didn’t think it was a big deal.

She had already obtained the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts.

She wondered how effective this would be.

So she chose the easy-to-upgrade Xiao Xi Magic Arts.

<Martial Arts has been upgraded.>

Xiao Xi Magic Arts ▶ Su Shou Magic Arts

"What!"

Seohwi couldn’t help but exclaim.

It was hard to believe what she saw.

Su Shou Magic Arts.

A magic art that, when mastered, makes the hands glow with a bluish light, representing the sect.

It is said to be a state where one can fight an opponent with a sword even without one, making one invulnerable to cuts.

"If used well, it might be stronger than the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts."

She thought.

Although the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts are known as the martial arts of the Heavenly Horse Sect disciples, there is some doubt about whether they represent the sect, considering its hundreds of years of history.

No one has made a name for the sect with the Four Great Extreme Magic Arts.

But the Su Shou Magic Arts are different.

Without delving into history, just twenty years ago.

Wasn’t it the Cold-Blooded Demoness, Tian Mili, who single-handedly slaughtered over a hundred members of the Meng’s Guardian Corps?

There are countless other heroic tales of this martial art.

She could now use this martial art.

"They say those who can orchestrate plots always prepare for contingencies."

"!"

Thud.

Someone stepped on the ground.

A figure appeared before she could sense it.

Gon