After Cheong had left, Yu Seonyeop pondered over the young prodigy.

He recalled what the grandmaster had once said, with a sigh: “Ah, my disciple mastered the Ju-yang Se-shim Sutra overnight. As a teacher, it’s troubling how little I can guide them.” Although said with a hint of frustration, the words essentially meant, “Look how exceptional my disciple is!” Yu Seonyeop had taken it as nothing more than an instance of bragging.

Little did he know that “overnight” was to be taken literally—such remarkable talent indeed!

Even Master Muhak had spoken highly of Cheong, saying, “The next supreme martial artist …