18: The First Test (3)

Mumu gulped as he held the torn gates.

Ah I made a mistake

He tried to open the gate, but he unintentionally ripped it open.

It looked like a newly purchased gate that had to be fixed.

Is this expensive?

He was even more concerned when everyone around him had gone silent.

Mumu who noticed that, held the gates wondering what to do.

Unlike Mumu, who was worrying about other things, Mo Il-hwa, Hae-ryang, and Jin-hyuk were shocked.

It was natural since they assumed that Mumu would fail the test.

This was supposed to be a gate that could only open with internal energy, so no matter how strong he was, they thought that Mumu would fail.

But the result was shocking.

Mo Il-hwa, who was the first to regain her senses, pointed to Mumu and said.

He! He! He just ripped the gates out, did you see it?

Who couldnt see it?

Insane

Jin-hyuk was genuinely shocked.

Even though he had superhuman strength, wasnt this too much?

The gate was commissioned by two strong people, who were considered two of the strongest warriors in Murim.

But it was torn using pure strength.

Mumu, what the hel

He couldnt comprehend it.

Just what did his father pick up in exile?

Y-Young master Jin-hyuk didnt you say that your brother didnt learn martial arts?

The Lower District Clans Hae-ryang stammered as he asked that.

He was too confused by the unexpected results.

Similarly, everyone else who saw it was in the same trance.

Everyone at the schools entrance had fallen into confusion.

W-What?

Did he break the gate?

But he said he didnt learn martial arts!

No. Is that possible even if he learned martial arts?

Damn it. What is this?

The descendants of the four strongest warriors couldnt even do that!

I know!

And then, someone shouted.

Huh? H-He, what is he doing?

Everyone looked at Mumu.

Mumu, who was holding the 16 feet wide gates, 3 gates to be exact, was leaning back.

!?

Guys. Im sorry but can you move? I need to put them down.

People were bewildered by Mumus words.

Uh-huh?

D-Dont come here! Theres no room!

Yah! We said there are too many people

Woong!

Woah!

M-Move!

Most of the test takers were between 5 to 6 feet tall.

And the torn gates were nearly three times their height and moved like a fan, so they immediately retreated in terror.

It looked like a wave crashing down.

Woong! Woong!

Each time the torn gates moved, people moved back and forth, and the entire place was a mess.

Hes crazy. Supervisor what the hell is he?

Yeon Nam-kyung, who was watching from above, asked.

Seeing that, Hak-gyu shouted.

I dont know! How could I?

He himself was flustered.

He thought that he was some villager playing around, but who would have thought that he could tear the gates down.

This was the first time such a thing happened in the academy.

Supervisor. What could this be?

Hak-gyu frowned at the words of Yeon Nam-kyung.

It was the first time such a thing happened, so he wasnt sure what to think.

The kid said that he didnt learn martial arts but he ripped the gates open.

Did he lie?

Even if he learned, this was a problem.

The descendants of the Four Strongest Warriors opened the gates.

But this kid ripped the gates open.

How did he do that?

He wasnt sure.

The simple force of pushing and pulling was weaker than an attack.

Striking and attacking meant to add force.

But in a way, this guy might surpass me

It was difficult to admit

Scratch that, it was impossible to admit.

No.

At his age, there was a limit to what Mumu could do.

And its impossible to surpass a limit unless its under a special case.

Nothing can be done.

Supervisor Hak-gyu, who had been thinking, made a decision.

There was no other way than to check for himself.

Goo!

He heard a slight vibration and noise from below.

When he looked down, Mumu had put down the gates he was carrying.

And he was fiddling with something on his wrist.

What is he doing?

Hak-gyu shook his head and jumped down from the wall.

Phat!

He jumped from a high place but landed lightly.

And with a voice carried by energy, he spoke like a lion.

Here!!!

-Here! Here! Here!

His voice spread around like thunder.

The people at the entrance, who were in a state of confusion because of Mumu, went silent.

Everyone became nervous since the supervisor, who had been watching from above, had decided to appear in front of them.

Ah

Mumu became nervous.

Father told me not to get into trouble.

This was similar to kicking someones front door down.

He wondered what he would have to do to fix the gate.

His father always told him to respond calmly at times like these.

Mumu folded his hands behind his back and shouted.

I apologize!

What?

Supervisor Hak-gyu frowned.

He couldnt figure out why the kid was apologizing.

Mumu said.

I was really trying to open the gate, but it just broke open. I never meant to destroy it.

It just broke open?

He was confused.

Was the kid telling him that the gate just came out?

And that he wasnt trying to break it, but it just happened?

In a solemn voice, Hak-gyu spoke.

But it happened, so what now?

Huh?

Are you hiding something?

What do you mean?

Are you saying that you dont know? Did you think that the gate could be broken by just force?

At that, Mumu looked at Hak-gyu.

is he asking me because he doesnt know?

It was difficult for Mumu to understand what the man was asking.

All he wanted to do was make amends.

He wasnt sure if the bill would be sent to Yu Yeop-kyung, who just returned from exile, or if Mumu would be asked to return home.

Mumu, who was troubled, carefully opened his mouth.

Isn't that because the gate is old and the fittings are too?

Hak-gyus nose flared.

Even if it was old and broken, the gate couldnt be pulled out by force.

And he didnt like the kids response a moment back, but now the kid was just talking nonsense.

This one, is speaking nonsense no.

Rather than saying it out loud, he decided to check.

Hak-gyu approached Mumu and said,

I will check directly.

What?

Give me your hand.

Mumu was confused.

He couldnt understand why he was asked to show his hand, but since he wanted to make amends, he stretched out his hand.

Look at this one.

Hak-gyu looked at Mumu.

He couldnt see it from above, but the kids arm and wrist muscles were amazing.

He couldnt help but stay fixated on the muscles.

How much did he train to become like this?

Hak-gyu was a warrior of pugilism, and known as the Strong Simple Fist.

Warriors of pugilism focused on maintaining a balance of internal and external energy.

But even he doesnt have muscles like that.

Gulp!

Hak-gyu gulped and drooled unknowingly at the muscles.

He wondered how strong the kid would be if he practiced pugilism.

Hmm, no.

He shook his head.

In an instant, he fell in love with the well developed muscles and almost got greedy for a disciple.

But right now, hes the supervisor.

Tak!

Hak-gyu grabbed Mumus wrist.

Ah this kid.

When he held the wrist, he could feel the shape of the muscles clearer.

Hak-gyu felt his heart pounding out of admiration for the muscles.

However, he calmed himself down.

He had to check if the kid mastered martial arts.

!?

Hak-gyu couldnt hide his shock.

What? Really?

The kid really didnt learn martial arts.

There was no dantian, and no traces of energy.

But the only odd part was the fact that his blood vessels were open, which typically happens when one learns martial arts.

But nonetheless, it was proven that he did that with pure power.

No way!

It was hard to believe.

He was shocked and impressed, and then he heard Mumu ask.

How long are you going to hold me?

Ah!

Hak-gyu let go of his hand.

And stared at Mumus face.

He really tore the gates off with just pure strength?

If the kid used martial arts, Hak-gyu wouldve thought that an unimaginable genius had arrived.

But he didnt understand this.

It made him wonder if the gate was really old and broken.

Hak-gyu, who was confused, opened his mouth.

Was it Mumu?

Yes.

The gate is broken, so theres no way to check again, I will test your strength myself, so be patient.

What?

Be patient and dont move.

Wheik!

Hak-gyus hand flew like a lightning bolt and grabbed Mumus wrist again.

Uh?

Mumu was surprised by his quick hand movements.

Of all the people he met, this man seemed the fastest.

Hak-gyu slightly twisted the wrist he grabbed and pulled while trying to knock Mumu down.

But Mumu gave strength to his legs so he wouldnt be lifted and thrown.

Oh-ho! Look at him!

Hak-gyus eyes shone at Mumu not moving.

The kid was really using pure strength.

If a first-rate warrior or even a Beginning Master Level warrior was in front of Hak-gyu, they wouldnt be able to stand straight.

Then

Hak-gyu raised his power.

It was the 4th level.

Uh?

Mumu gave more strength to his hands and legs as Hak-gyus strength grew.

He can withstand this too?

Hak-gyu bit his tongue.

Mumu should be at the Beginning of the Super Master Level.

But still, holding back pure strength was amazing.

And because of that Hak-gyu grew more interested and he raised his power to the 6th level.

This will be difficult unless hes a full-fledged super master. Can he stop this by force?

Kwakaaa!

The floor around Mumus feet cracked.

The students who watched it held their breaths.

The veins on Mumus wrist were swelling.

This mister is strong.

He was as strong as Jin-hyuks second teacher.

And didnt he turn the bands on his wrists to 6 to deal with that mans annoying behavior?

However, if the man used more strength, Mumu wasnt in a situation where he could turn the bands like he did back then.

It was then.

Nice. Hes making me go up to the 7th level.

If it was level 7, then it was the Super Master Level.

Hak-gyu raised his power.

At that moment, Mumu couldnt stand it and fell.

Bang!

The floor around Mumu dug in.

Mumus eyes twinkled while he was on the floor.

This man seemed like he could withstand Mumu even with the dials turned down to 6.

Should I try again?

The moment he thought that, Hak-gyu held out his hand.

Youre amazing. Im embarrassed.

Huh?

I was taught that there should be a balance between internal and external energy, but I always practiced internal energy more, but seeing you, I understand the importance of external energy.

He didnt know what the man was talking about.

Hak-gyu continued to talk to Mumu who was puzzled.

Youre qualified to pass the first entrance test of the Heavenly Martial Arts Academy. Come in.

In?

Yes. You have been permitted by the Strong Simple First, Hak-gyu, the supervisor of the first test.

Hak-gyu said while pounding his chest.

Then the gate doesnt need to be reimbursed?

Reimbursed?

Hak-gyu burst out into laughter at Mumus question.

Contrary to how it seemed, there was a nave side to the kid.

Were you worried about this all this time?

It looked expensive.

It was expensive. We dont need reimbursement though, and what can we do when you pass the exam? Dont worry about it and go on in.

Is it really fine?

Mumu double checked.

Hak-gyu nodded saying that it was fine and then asked.

Is the first Mu in Mumu your last name?

No. Mumus my full name.

So you dont have a last name?

My fathers last name is Yu, so I guess its Yu.

Yu? May I know Mr. Yus name?

Among those with Yu as their family name, few were Murim warriors.

And he was curious because of the muscles that were on the kids body.

Mumu replied.

My fathers name? Yu Yeop-kyung.

Yu Yeop-kyung?

Where did he hear that?

Hak-gyu, who thought for a moment, remembered.

Ugh?

The father of Yu Jin-sung, who graduated from the Heavenly Martial Arts Academy, was Yu Yeop-kyung.

The man, whose name had been cleared.

What kind of relationship do you have with Imperial Inspection Censor, Yu Jin-sung?

Hes my brother.

Ha!

At Mumus answer, Hak-gyu patted his beard and sighed.

I see. I must be looking in the wrong place. This is the one.

He thought that there would be no one else like Yu Jin-sung, but his words were wrong.

Truly amazing.

He heard that Mumu wasnt from a Murim family, but this type of talented person was unexpected.

Hak-gyu looked at Mumu and said,

Indeed the rumors were true. Im looking forward to the future.