Chapter 59: See You at the Heavenly Martial Festival

    Are you serious about changing schools? Noh Gun-Sang asked.

    Peng Sa-Hyuk nodded. Yes.

    Why the sudden decision?

    Peng Sa-Hyuk fidgeted uncomfortably. He needed a recommendation letter from the academys principal, Noh Gun-Sang, to facilitate his transfer, but actually asking for it was nerve-wracking.

    Bowing politely, Peng Sa-Hyuk explained, I apologize, but I believe Ive learned all I can at the Azure Dragon Academy. I want to challenge myself alongside exceptional students in a more conducive environment.

    Noh Gun-Sang fell silent for a moment, then sighed. Haa Which academy are you considering?

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    The Heavenly Martial Academy.

    Well, thats a relief. At least its not the White Tiger Academy.

    The Azure Dragon Academy and the White Tiger Academy had been rivals for years, their fierce competition extending even to the Heavenly Martial Festival.

    Although, in recent times, the Azure Dragon Academys ten-year run as the lowest-ranked institution had rendered their rivalry somewhat pointless.

    I havent even considered any other options apart from the Heavenly Martial Academy.

    Are you prepared for the challenges youll face? It wont be easy.

    Just grant me the recommendation letter, and Ill handle the rest.

    Transferring was notoriously arduous. It required excelling at your current academy and passing an entrance exam significantly tougher than the standard one. For an Azure Dragon Academy student, the lowest of the Five Great Academies, aiming for the Heavenly Martial Academy meant even more stringent criteria.

    The instructors and students there wont go easy on you.

    Peng Sa-Hyuk grinned, brushing it off as if it were childs play. Let them try.

    I see. With your spirit, I believe youll adapt just fine.

    No matter how competitive it is at the Heavenly Martial Academy, Peng Sa-Hyuk is bound to shine there. In fact, with his bold personality, he might even stir things up, Noh Gun-Sang thought, chuckling to welcomes you.

    By the way, Im not quite sure what to mention in your recommendation letter about your character. Three years of dominating the Club Union, gathering followers, bullying your classmates, and nearly landing in prison this year for attempting to bribe new instructors.

    P-Principal Peng Sa-Hyuk stammered, panicking.

    Noh Gun-Sang playfully grinned. Well, youve certainly been quite the troublemaker. I can only imagine what the Heavenly Martial Academy Principal might think if they found out.

    Principal Peng Sa-Hyuk deflated. If Noh Gun-Sang decided to highlight character issues in his recommendation letter, transferring might become impossible.

    So this is the Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva Noh Gun-Sang, one of the worlds top hundred Not even the Hebei Peng Clans reputation can intimidate him.

    Seeing Peng Sa-Hyuks unease, Noh Gun-Sang laughed, Just kidding. I wont include the character part in your letter of recommendation. While your pranks may have occasionally crossed the line, youve generally performed well academically.

    Thank you, Peng Sa-Hyuk sighed with relief.

    However, Noh Gun-Sang wasnt done yet. Although can you take another day to think about it?

    Why?

    Noh Gun-Sang fixed Peng Sa-Hyuk with a meaningful stare. Feeling as though those eyes could penetrate his innermost thoughts, Peng Sa-Hyuk quickly looked away.

    Youve given me many reasons, but I suspect the primary one for your transfer isnt among them, is it?

    Why do you say that?

    Whether you like it or not, living a long life makes you perceptive. The twinkle in your eye gave you away.

    PENG SA-HYUKKKKK!

    WHOOSH!

    What? Movement arts? Who? Peng Sa-Hyuk turned toward the direction of the shout.

    Hyonwon Kang was racing toward him, his face a colorful canvas of bruises.

    At first, Peng Sa-Hyuk was astonished by Hyonwon Kangs audacity, but when he saw Hyonwon Kangs battered face, he brushed it aside and burst out laughing, Puhahaha! Y-You look like a panda with those black eyes Wait, I dont remember hitting you in the face, though? Who the hell did that to you?

    Hyonwon Kang skidded to a stop before Peng Sa-Hyuk, panting heavily. Huff, huff there you are. Fuck, Ive been looking for you everywhere.

    Youve been looking for me? For a moment, Peng Sa-Hyuks expression darkened, and he exuded a chilling aura. Hyonwon Kang, I warned you. Stay at least a hundred steps away from me, or Ill

    Hey, lets have another match.

    What?

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    Another match.

    Peng Sa-Hyuk was dumbfounded for a moment, before he regained his composure and said incredulously, Youve really gone mad, thats good. Theres no cure for insanity but death. Come on, you asshole.

    Wait! As Peng Sa-Hyuk drew his sword, Hyonwon Kang stumbled backward. Not today, but next time! Thats what I came here to tell you.

    Are you kidding me? Peng Sa-Hyuk exclaimed, but the look on Hyonwon Kangs face told him that he was not joking.

    Starting today, Im going to learn a new blade art, Hyonwon Kang proudly declared.

    A new blade art?

    From now on, no more drinking, no more slacking off. Ill train to the brink of exhaustion.

    What for?

    Hyonwon Kang grinned widely. So that next time, Ill win.

    For a moment, Peng Sa-Hyuk felt like he had traveled back in time. Hyonwon Kangs smile was one he hadnt seen in three years.

    Next time, Ill win!

    He had said that to Hyonwon Kang countless times when they were kids, but ironically, it was Hyonwon Kang who was saying it to him now.

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    Oh how the tables have turned. Peng Sa-Hyuk erupted in laughter. Youre insane Ahahahahaha!

    What? You think Im joking? Go ahead, laugh all you want now. Lets see if youll still be laughing in a few months

    WHAM!

    Hyonwon Kang dropped to his knees, caught off guard by a sudden punch to the stomach. Tears welled up in his eyes as he glared at Peng Sa-Hyuk. Damned bastard, whyd you hit me! I said next time, didnt I? Next time!

    Peng Sa-Hyuk sneered, Hah, in a few months? Youll never defeat me, you damned bastard.

    Fuck you Well see.

    Watching Hyonwon Kang grit his teeth, Peng Sa-Hyuk snorted, a hint of genuine amusement in his laughter. Kukuku, excellent. Please try harder next time. Ill eagerly anticipate the pleasure of defeating you, he declared with a smirk.

    A few days later, armed with Noh Gun-Sangs recommendation letter, Peng Sa-Hyuk made his way to the Heavenly Martial Academy. He aced the transfer exam and became a student at the prestigious institution.

    He then penned a letter to Hyonwon Kang: See you at the Heavenly Martial Festival. Well settle our match there.

    Translators Note: I am off on a business + vacation trip to Fukuoka and Busan. Updates will resume on Oct 25th. Now you know why there have been triple releases lately XD