The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 889

## Chapter 889

“A spar… Ah!”

Raon nodded as he looked at Glenn.

‘That’s right. It was postponed.’

When he returned to the family after reaching transcendence, Glenn had suggested a light spar. At the time, Aris’s condition wasn’t good, so it was postponed indefinitely, but it seemed like he wanted to have that spar now.

“It would be an honor.”

He bowed, saying he would gratefully accept Glenn’s teachings.

-Kugh!

Wrath cried out in disapproval, clutching his head.

-This is going to be even louder, I won’t be able to sleep!

He grumbled with annoyance, complaining that the noise had doubled.

‘I’ll be quiet.’

-Do you think you can fight that old geezer quietly?!

Wrath ground his teeth, asking if that was even possible.

“There’s no need to be so happy.”

Glenn slowly raised the Heavenly Demon Sword.

“I have no intention of going easy on you.”

He nodded his chin as if to say, come at me with all you’ve got.

“Hmm…”

Raon bit his lip as he looked at Glenn.

‘There are no openings.’

Or rather, should he say everything was an opening?

Glenn was simply standing there holding his sword, but it felt like facing an insurmountable wall.

It felt like there were no openings at all, and at the same time, like everything was an opening.

-That is the true meaning of a natural stance.

Wrath narrowed his eyes.

-Both the places you can attack and the places you cannot are traps.

He clicked his tongue, saying that this space had already been consumed by Glenn.

“Are you not coming?”

Glenn, cloaked in a heavy yet sharp aura, formed a thin smile.

“If you hesitate, you will lose without even swinging your sword once.”

He was right. Just facing Glenn made his head spin and cold sweat trickle down his back. He could feel Glenn’s aura gradually encroaching upon his space.

‘Then I have no choice but to go with force.’

Raon exhaled a cloudy breath and drew the Heavenly Sword and the Soul-Reaping Sword. The intent of the newly forged swords slowly calmed his unstable emotions.

Kuuuuuuung!

He plunged the Heavenly Sword and the Soul-Reaping Sword into the training ground and opened the world of his mind.

Sword Realm Manifestation.

Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation.

A red sun and a blue moon rose above the dark night sky filled with dark clouds.

The aura of heat and cold, like stage lights, intertwined and poured down on Raon.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaa!

Raon stood before Glenn once more, holding the divine sword forged in the sun’s flames and the demonic sword crafted from the moon’s frost.

‘The swords are giving me strength.’

He could feel the flames of the divine sword and the frost of the demonic sword radiating a more powerful energy than before.

It seemed that the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation had also risen in level as the Heavenly Sword and the Soul-Reaping Sword were strengthened.

“Here I come.”

With those brief words, Raon drew upon the Taebaek Steps. Leaving behind a crimson flash that cut through the darkness, he moved to Glenn’s left.

Huuuuuuuk!

The moment his toes touched the ground, he twisted his wrists holding the swords.

Within the flames of the divine sword, the mad beast of the Gwangah Sword rampaged, and upon the frost of the demonic sword, the cold wind of the Snow Wind Sword Technique blossomed.

Chiaaaaaaaaang!

He aimed for Glenn’s shoulder and waist, incorporating the extremes of the Gwangah Sword and the Snow Wind Sword Technique into Sheryl’s dual swordsmanship.

“Assessing the opponent’s strength and going all out from the start…”

Glenn nodded with a pleased smile.

“A good strategy, but too light.”

He thrust the Heavenly Demon Sword between the narrow gap where the divine and demonic swords harmonized.

It was a single strike that instantly disrupted the flow of the dual swordsmanship, which had been interlocking like clock hands.

Jjeeeeeeeeeong!

Glenn’s lightly delivered sword contained the weight of a thousand pounds. The Gwangah Sword and the Snow Wind Sword Technique shattered simultaneously, and Raon was violently thrown backward.

“Huu…”

Raon brushed the sweat from his forehead as if nothing had happened and adjusted his grip on the divine and demonic swords.

“Then I’ll try a little heavier.”

Biting his lip, he took the extremely fast Taebaek Second Step. He dashed forward at a speed that made his vision darken and extended the divine and demonic swords before Glenn’s eyes.

G

ooooo!

The flames of the divine sword fluctuated, drawing the shape of a dragon, and the frost of the demonic sword gleamed as a pure white sphere.

Flaming Dragon Strike and Sky Piercing Strike. Two sword strikes that were second to none in power exploded simultaneously.

Kuwaaaaaaaaaaang!

A shockwave that seemed to shake the entire Zieghart erupted, twisting the floor of the training ground and causing brown cracks to appear in the sky.

“This one is quite spicy.”

Glenn brushed his hand lightly as if nothing had happened, even after taking the Sky Piercing Strike and the Flaming Dragon Strike head-on.

‘As expected, it doesn’t pierce through.’

Raon lowered his eyebrows as he watched Glenn erase the smoke.

‘Overpowering him with strength is impossible.’

Seeing him block the Sky Piercing Strike and the Flaming Dragon Strike without even using his full strength, it seemed impossible to pressure Glenn with force.

“Now it’s my turn.”

Glenn lightly swung his sword. It was a sword strike with the power taken out, as if loosening up his body, but the result was not light.

Kwarrrrrrung!

The blackened night sky split open, and red lightning poured down. It was Glenn’s lightning aura, stronger and faster than thunder.

‘I can’t just block…’

If he got pushed back by Glenn even once, he wouldn’t be able to properly swing his sword, and the battle would end.

No matter how strong the sword strike coming at him was, he had to keep counterattacking in mind.

Huuuuuuuk!

First, he erected the Flaming Bead Wall with the flames of the divine sword to block the falling lightning.

He endured the lightning aura pushing in with tremendous force with his physical strength and raised the demonic sword that he had tilted downwards.

Chiiiiiiiiing!

The white wave that erupted from the blade of the demonic sword shattered the Flaming Bead Wall and swallowed the incoming red lightning aura. A counterattack technique that erases the opponent’s offense. It was the White Shadow Flash.

“Quite sharp!”

Glenn nodded his head in amusement and twisted the tip of the Heavenly Demon Sword. The fragments of lightning spread like a spray of water, and the White Shadow Flash exploded.

“You can put in a little more strength.”

Glenn clicked his tongue briefly and stepped forward. The lightning aura concentrated on the Heavenly Demon Sword surged towards him as a red beam of light. It was an extremely fast swordsmanship that transcended the word ‘fast’.

Jjeeeeeeeeeong!

He managed to block Glenn’s slash by placing the divine and demonic swords diagonally, but the defense wasn’t perfect, and the lightning aura pierced through his aura, crushing his bones and flesh.

“From now on, it would be good to keep your eyes wide open.”

Glenn uttered those enigmatic words and raised the Heavenly Demon Sword above his head.

A deep and vast night sky and the red lightning flashing across it settled upon the Heavenly Demon Sword. It was the sword path of the Heavenly Thunder Sword that he had personally taught him.

Kugugugugu!

However, Glenn’s Heavenly Thunder Sword possessed a power that was on a different level from when he was teaching. It seemed he was serious about not going easy.

‘Still, I have to endure.’

Raon gritted his teeth and blocked the Heavenly Thunder Sword that seemed to encompass the sky itself.

The swordsmanship Glenn was displaying was no different from a stroke of luck for a swordsman. He had to somehow keep up and learn as much as possible.

‘So this is how the Heavenly Thunder Sword is used.’

As he faced the Heavenly Thunder Sword wielded by Glenn himself, he got a feeling for how he should use it in the future.

A sword that constricts the enemy’s breath. The Heavenly Thunder Sword was not just fast and strong, but a cruel swordsmanship that could gnaw away at the enemy’s body and mind.

“You’re holding up well. I can increase the intensity further.”

Glenn smiled happily and imbued the Heavenly Demon Sword with a denser lightning aura. The waves of red lightning were engulfing the entire Fifth Training Ground.

‘It’s piercing through…’

Glenn’s lightning aura was penetrating the flames of the divine sword and the frost of the demonic sword, inflicting repeated shocks on his body.

The pain and numbness that started from his fingertips were spreading throughout his entire body.

“The power of lightning aura is not just about strength and speed.”

Glenn moved his lips as he gradually increased the pressure. His sword was at times profound, at times thrusting out sharply like a beast, making it difficult to grasp the flow.

“Hmm…”

Raon bit his lip. Even though he knew the sword path, his body’s reaction was slowing down due to the lightning aura, making it difficult to block properly. The more he fought, the more it felt like sinking into a swamp of lightning.

“Penetration.”

Glenn looked at him with calm eyes that didn’t seem to belong in a spar.

“Lightning aura has the penetration power to pierce through the opponent’s aura. If you don’t know about it beforehand and pay attention, you can’t help but get hit.”

He smiled faintly, saying that lightning aura was a great help in sustained battles.

“Now that it’s difficult to even move your body, let’s end this.”

As if he had intended to teach the application of the Heavenly Thunder Sword and the effectiveness of lightning aura from the beginning, Glenn moved to end the spar.

But he hadn’t tried anything yet. He couldn’t end the spar here.

Huu!

When Glenn swung the Heavenly Demon Sword down towards his shoulder, he exhaled the breath he had been holding back and drew out the newly acquired power.

Kugugugugu!

The King’s Aura, residing in his dantian, pushed back the lightning aura that had been making his entire body numb. The King’s Aura did not lose to Glenn’s lightning aura and, in a split second, returned his body and mind to their original state.

Jjeeeeeeeeeong!

Raon pressed his right foot against the ground and parried Glenn’s Heavenly Demon Sword with the divine and demonic swords.

Raon Zieghart Style Swordsmanship.

Sixth Form, Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation Linked Technique, Blue-Red Invincible Sword.

The flames and frost that had been burning atop the straight blades exploded as if exhaling their last breath, sweeping over Glenn’s entire body.

“What…?”

For the first time, bewilderment appeared in Glenn’s eyes. It seemed he was surprised not by the Blue-Red Invincible Sword, but by the fact that Raon was moving his body despite being affected by the lightning aura.

Pajijijijik!

Even in his confusion, he slashed with the Heavenly Demon Sword imbued with lightning aura, instantly suppressing the flames and frost of the Blue-Red Invincible Sword.

‘I expected that.’

Even with the King’s Aura, the difference between him and Glenn was still like heaven and earth.

As he had expected it wouldn’t pierce through, he unleashed the last move he had prepared.

Chiiiiiing!

The Ring of Fire moved directly from its sheath and emerged from behind Glenn’s back. Void Slash. His own unique flying sword technique, combining the Fierce Flame Wave and the Spatial Sword, pierced through the red lightning and shot towards Glenn.

Kugugugugu!

From the front, the revived waves of the Blue-Red Invincible Sword surged forward, and from behind, the Void Slash attacked. Glenn’s eyes widened at the two-pronged assault.

“Ha!”

For the first time, a broad smile spread across Glenn’s lips.

“Impressive.”

With his admiration, a lightning aura of a different caliber than before surged up.

The lightning aura, which had been as small as a marble a child might play with, spread in an instant, shattering the Blue-Red Invincible Sword and the Void Slash.

“Ugh…”

Raon let out a tired breath and rolled on the ground.

If Glenn had unleashed that lightning aura with all his might, he would have already been gone from this world. It seemed he had gone easy on him until the very end. His true strength was still beyond his reach.

Thud!

The divine and demonic swords, returned to their original forms, stuck powerlessly into the ground, and the Ring of Fire bounced far away and embedded itself in the wall.

“Haa…”

As he exhaled roughly and raised his head, he saw Glenn with a smile on his face.

“It seems you’ve gained something again.”

Glenn picked up the Heavenly Sword, the Soul-Reaping Sword, and the Ring of Fire and handed them to him.

“You always improve beyond my expectations, but this time, I’m truly surprised.”

He let out a thin sigh as if he meant it.

“Thank

you.”

Raon bowed, saying that thanks to him, he was able to try out many things.

“All three swords have different personalities, but they suit you well. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future.”

Glenn nodded, congratulating him on obtaining good swords.

“I won’t disappoint you.”

Raon sheathed his swords, stood up, and smiled faintly.

“Hmm, but…”

Glenn stopped smiling and approached him with a serious expression.

“Ho, how close have you gotten to Ca, Calon?”

He suddenly brought up Calon and furrowed his brows deeply.

“Hmm, I’m not particularly close to him.”

Raon blinked blankly and shook his head. Glenn seemed to want him to be close to Calon, but he honestly told him that their current relationship wasn’t deep.

“Is, is that so?”

However, Glenn curled his lips upwards slightly, as if pleased.

“Yes. I think it’s admirable that he’s reflecting on his past and showing a changed side, but we’re not close yet.”

“What’s so admirable about that guy! Absolutely not!”

Glenn shook his head, saying he was still far from it.

“Just like now. Just stay exactly as you are now.”

Glenn patted his shoulder as if telling him not to get close to Calon and left the training ground with lighter steps than before.

“Uh…”

Raon blinked blankly as he watched Glenn leave the training ground.

‘What was that? Is Calon an enemy?’

-Haaaaam.

Wrath yawned deeply and shook his head.

-I wonder when these fools will finally understand each other.

He hit Raon’s head, saying they should go to sleep quickly.

***

“From now on, your name is Black Wave. It means burying your enemies in a wave of death!”

The swordsman from the Tempest Unit’s First Squad raised his black sword and grinned broadly.

“That kind of wave wouldn’t even reach the toes of this Green Wave ver.3! Look at this brilliantly shining blade!”

The swordsman from the Tempest Unit’s Second Squad exclaimed, admiring his sword with a pale green hue.

“Super Haksar, Destiny of Destiny, I’m sorry! A new sword, Storm of the Storm, is guiding my soul!”

The swordsman from the Tempest Unit’s Third Squad shed tears as he hugged his sword, from which a blue wind was emanating.

“Haa…”

Raon let out a deep sigh as he watched the swordsmen displaying their madness for swords after a long time.

‘They’re still like that.’

Even in the early days of the Storm Corps, they used to compete with each other by giving their swords childish names, and it was absurd to see them doing the same now, even after they had aged.

However, they weren’t the only ones rejoicing.

Thanks to all the Tempest Unit swordsmen receiving swords made from dragon bones, the Fifth Training Ground was now filled with happy laughter instead of the sounds of training.

“As expected, I like this sword…”

Runaan blinked his dull eyes as he swung his new sword, which retained the exact form of Snow Flower.

“The familiar one is always the best.”

Martha also smiled deeply, pleased with the sword that had been newly forged based on the one Denier had given her.

‘Hmm? This energy is…’

While Raon was smiling as he watched the swordsmen rejoicing over their new swords, he sensed a familiar presence approaching the Fifth Training Ground.

Thud.

The door to the Fifth Training Ground opened, and Mark Gauter, clad in a gray robe, entered.

“Oh?”

“Sir Mark Gauter!”

“You’re back?”

Dorian, Burren, and Martha ran towards Mark Gauter with welcoming expressions.

“It’s been a while.”

Mark Gauter gave a light nod to the Tempest Unit swordsmen and walked towards the platform.

“Greetings, Unit Leader. I have returned after completing my training at the Holy Sword Alliance.”

He knelt down with heavier eyes than before and bowed his head.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Raon descended from the platform and greeted Mark Gauter.

“It seems you’ve made quite a bit of progress.”

“I trained diligently every day, and a small path opened up for me.”

Mark Gauter smiled faintly, saying that training never betrays you.

“As you said, Unit Leader, Sir Lawrence seemed cold, but he was very considerate. He helped me in many ways every time I visited him.”

He nodded, saying that he was able to grow a lot thanks to Lawrence.

“It seems so. Of course, Sir Lawrence must have been annoyed.”

Raon narrowed his eyes as he examined Mark Gauter’s energy.

‘He’s really grown a lot.’

Even though it wasn’t a very short period, Mark Gauter had returned with astonishing growth.

Before going to the Holy Sword Alliance, he felt on par with Runaan and Martha, but now he was slightly ahead of them.

It seemed that Mark Gauter would be the first to overcome the wall of the Grand Master.

-He seems to have gained composure as well.

‘Indeed.’

Mark Gauter, who had been called a genius, had always been impatient after his skills stopped at the entrance to the Master level.

But now, his eyes held a calmness and composure like a martial artist who had reached maturity.

“I wanted to come back immediately after hearing about the Vice Unit Leader, but the Alliance Leader stopped me. He said you wouldn’t want me to leave my training behind.”

Mark Gauter apologized with a bitten lip for not being able to attend Rimer’s funeral.

“No, that’s the right thing to do.”

Raon shook his head with a smile.

‘Master would have said the same thing.’

Rimer was always someone who was indifferent to death. He would have been happy to hear that Mark Gauter couldn’t attend the funeral because he was training.

“But everyone seems to have changed somehow.”

Mark Gauter tilted his head as he looked around at the Tempest Unit swordsmen.

“We got swords!”

Dorian proudly brandished his newly received sword.

“Swords? Ah, from catching that dragon?”

Mark Gauter nodded as if he understood.

“Sir Mark, why don’t you take this opportunity to create a new sword as well?”

Raon pointed to the other swordsmen’s swords and suggested that Mark Gauter also have a sword made.

“It’s a good opportunity, but the sword you gave me, Unit Leader, is enough for me.”

Mark Gauter shook his head, saying he had no greed for weapons. He looked like a detached Taoist with no worldly desires.

“You can improve upon that sword.”

“Is that possible?”

“The people currently in Mirtan Village are quite amazing…”

Raon nodded and told him about the craftsmen in Mirtan.

“Th, that’s a bit tempting. No, I want to make one!”

Mark Gauter

’s detachment vanished in an instant. It seemed he couldn’t resist the allure of a sword made by a continental craftsman either.

“Then let’s go right away since we’re talking about it.”

As Raon was about to leave the training ground with Mark Gauter to head to Mirtan Village, he saw Chad, the leader of the Flying Swallow Unit, running towards them.

“Unit Leader!”

Chad approached with a stiff expression and bowed his head.

“The Lord has summoned you.”

He exhaled a low breath, saying it seemed they needed to go to the audience chamber right away.

“Is it urgent?”

“Yes. From the Iron Wall Unit, which is out on a mission…”

Chad nodded heavily and continued,

“An urgent request for support has come…”

He bit his lip with a hardened expression.