JAYABAYA: The Journey of Being a Legend
The Uncle Master Exam

A short thick-bearded old man full of gray hair adorned half his beard wearing a long bright blue robe wearing a dark blue cloth headband appeared to be sitting cross-legged on a white stone slap at the end of the large hall at the top of Katong Hill, one of the many hills on the slopes of Mount Pamarihan. He looked so dignified among those who were sitting cross-legged in his right and left lane.

Yes, he is Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya, the leader of Katong Hill College who is also one of the younger brothers of Maharesi Siwamurti. Under his leadership, Perguruan Bukit Katong transformed into one of the largest silat universities in the world of Jawadwipa Land. When compared in the size of the number of students, only the Padepokan Mount Semilir in Blambangan, Astanaraja Deity in Gronggong Hill area of Galuh Pakuan Kingdom and Skull Hill Padepokan in Jenggala Kingdom that exceeds the number of students of this college. Although the largest in the Panjalu Kingdom area, but in terms of martial ability Padepokan Padas Putih students who are fewer students are still balanced with Katong Hill College.

As the younger brother of Maharesi Siwamurti, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya himself has a big name in the martial world of Jawadwipa Land. His nickname was no less striking when compared to his fellow students, the Sword God from Katong Hill. This proves that his swordsmanship is far above the average of other martial world warriors.

That afternoon, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya was holding a meeting with the top officials of the college to discuss the plan of the meeting of the warriors held every 4 years. This time the meeting will be held by Golok Sakti University which is located in Kali Gung Valley. In addition to discussing the problems of martial world, the meeting of the warriors will also test the extent of the martial ability of the students of each college to become the future successor of the martial world of Jawadwipa Land.

Three main students of Bukit Katong University who are also teachers who teach at the largest silat college in the Kingdom of Panjalu are also present at the event. The three of them also already have a big name in the martial world of Jawadwipa Land. All three are Sadewa nicknamed the Lightning Sword, Locana which has the name as the Sword of Shadow and Surtikanti dubbed as the Sword of the Wind.

In addition to them, there are Mpu Mandala and Nyimas Kencanawati who are the early founding figures of Katong Hill Education together with Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya.

"The back of the Hanggabhaya Resi, have you determined who will be the representative of our silat college to go to the Kali Gung Valley?

You must be quick to make a choice because the time is getting closer" asked Nyimas Kencasawati as she looked towards the silent Mpu Hanggabhaya Resi without saying a word.

"Kencangawangi is right Kakang Resi..

The event is only 3 weeks away and we must immediately send our college students to not be late to come there", said Mpu Mandala later.

Mmmmmm..

"Are your students there who we can fly there, Nyimas Kencaswati Adhi Mpu Mandala?

I see Si Balaraja and Ayu Mandalika are quite adept at mastering the swordsmanship of our college" said Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya who made the two elders of Bukit Katong University look at each other for a moment. They know very well how the martial ability of the two people mentioned by the Henggabhaya Mpu Resi. Forcing the will by sending the two of them to participate in the meeting of martial world warriors is the same as dropping the dignity of the college.

"The new Balaraja master half of our college swordsmanship Kakang Resi. Departing her I was afraid that I would embarrass our side" said Mpu Mandala immediately.

"Eh as well as Balaraja, Kakang Resi Hanggabhaya.. Ayu Mandalika despite having mastered the swordsmanship of our college perfectly, but his inner power is only under Balaraja. He still does not deserve to represent our college in that meeting" Nyimas Kencaswati said, bowing respectfully to Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya.

'Oh, what do you think I don't know what you're planning? You two do not want to tell your best students to attend this event because they want to prepare him as the successor to the leadership of this college, right?

Basic petty humans'

"Alright, I won't force you two to send your best students.

Lightning Sword, Shadow Sword, Wind Sword..

Have you prepared a new student to send to the meeting?", Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya turned to his three main disciples.

"Teacher report, there are three of my students who are ready to depart. One of them is Permadi. We all know that Permadi is the best student I have trained" said Sadewa, the Lightning Sword, bowing respectfully.

"If it is from my disciple, I send Juwana to lead my three disciples who go to Master. Although he is not as great as Permadi, but the science of lightening his body can be a powerful weapon to overcome his shortcomings" continued Locana the Shadow Sword immediately.

"I will send the Vedavati to lead my disciples who are leaving Master..

Although he is not as good as Permadi or Juwana, he is quite smart. I'm sure he'll definitely help his other fellow students in case of trouble", said Surikanti the Wind Sword with a faint smile.

Not yet Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya responded to the words of the three main students of Katong Hill College, a student who served as a gatekeeper of the college came and bowed respectfully to him.

"I'm sorry if I interrupt, Master.

There's a group of people coming to our college. One of them was the Yellow Swordsman. He said they wanted to meet the Master" said the disciple respectfully.

"Just have them come in here now" said Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya as she raised her right hand as a sign of approval.

"Good Great Master.", the student of the school's gatekeeper immediately saluted before he returned to his place. Not long after, he was back with Ki Suradipa's group consisting of Jaka Umbaran, Niluh Wuni, Sekar Kantil, Nimas Citrawati and Ajeng Ratih.

"Welcome to Katong Hill College, my brother..

What wind brought you all the way from Mount Wilis here?", asked Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya with a faint smile.

"Grandmother of Katong Hill College is wise, welcoming me like a sibling myself, I am very flattered.

My arrival this time was closely related to the meeting of martial world warriors in the Kali Gung Valley, the Henggabhaya Mpu Resi. I want to leave my two female students in a group from Katong Hill", replied Ki Suradipa immediately. The two have known each other for a long time.

"Just two?

Then who else? Are they not your students?", Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya frowned deeply. Hearing those words, Ajeng Ratih and Nimas Citrawati immediately stepped forward and saluted the Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya.

"I'm Ajeng Ratih and this is my cousin's sister, Nimas Citrawati. I am the daughter of Tumenggung Kadipaten Kembang Kuning Mpu Prajanata. Come here to ask to be appointed as a student of Katong Hill College", said Ajeng Ratih politely.

Everyone was shocked by what Ajeng Ratih said. At that time, it was very rare for a noble to come to the silat college to study. Usually they invite famous warriors to come to teach at his residence.

"Resi's back, you have to accept them both. If you are not willing to teach them, I can still guide them" Mpu Mandala said immediately.

"I also don't mind if they want to study with me, Kakang Resi", said Nyimas Kencanawati who also wants to have students from among the nobility.

Mmmmmm...

"You two I accept as my private students. Next you two will occupy the guesthouse beside my private residence", after saying so, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya immediately clapped her hands twice. Two women immediately walked up to Ajeng Ratih and Nimas Citrawati.

"Show them a resting place" continued the leader of Katong Hill College immediately.

"Good Great Teacher..

"If he is who? Do you also want to join Katong Hill College?", Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya turned his eyes to Jaka Umbaran.

"My name is Umbaran, Jaka Umbaran Uncle Guru.", said Jaka Umbaran with a faint smile. It was surprising that everyone heard that answer.

"Hey boy, how presumptuous of you to speak. How dare you claim to be a student nephew to the Professor of Katong Hill College.

What do you want to get hit?", the hard drive of the Shadow Sword Locana. He immediately got up from his seat and prepared to move.

"Hold your emotions, Locana..

Jaka Umbaran, why do you claim to be my student's nephew? Who's your teacher? I have no more brothers than Kakang Maharesi Siwamurti, while he has long abandoned the spirit of the martial world and closed himself off from all kinds of worldly life", asked Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya while looking closely at Jaka Umbaran.

"I am indeed a student of Guru Siwamurti, Uncle Master.

I came here on a letter from him to deliver goods from Watu Bolong Hermitage which the teacher said should be the property of the teacher's uncle", Jaka Umbaran reached out behind his shabby clothes and arranged a red cloth bag on the Henggabhaya Mpu Resi. The leader of Katong Hill College immediately got up and accepted it.

As soon as the red cloth bag was opened, the eyes of Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya widened to see the goods inside her. A beautiful light blue eyed pendant bobble necklace.

"I-This Antaboga Necklace. This is the legacy of Mahaguru Begawan Bagaspati. Hahahaha, finally Kakang Maharesi Siwamurti gave it to me as well.

It is true that you are a student of Kakang Maharesi Siwamurti, Umbaran", Maharesi Siwamurti was so happy to see the goods brought by Jaka Umbaran.

"Light Sword, Shadow Sword, Wind Sword..

This is a student of my brother. So according to the order then you are his younger brother. In the future you must call Umbaran as a brother-in-law even though he is much younger than the three of you" said Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya who was immediately greeted with respect by the three main students of Katong Hill College.

"You guys continue the meeting, I still want to have a private conversation with Jaka Umbaran. There were a few things I wanted to ask her", after saying so, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya immediately snatched Jaka Umbaran's hand and in a blink of an eye both of them had disappeared from everyone's sight.

Once we got to a quiet place far enough from Katong Hill College, the Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya stopped their movement.

"Now I want you to be honest with me, Umbaran. Don't let anything cover you up.

How far has the martial ability that Kakang Maharesi Siwamurti has lowered to you? Now try to attack me", Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya immediately jumped away from Jaka Umbaran almost 3 spears away.

"But Uncle Master, I.."

"There's no buts. Attack me now, otherwise I'll have to beat you up first", hear that answer, Jaka Umbaran could only sigh heavily while preparing his martial arts horses before crashing forward towards the Henggabhaya Mpu Resi.

With a quick movement, Jaka Umbaran bent his body then rolled forward. As fast as lightning he cut the feet of the leader of Katong Hill College with the intention of wanting to destroy his horses.

But the old man immediately bent his knees slightly until Jaka Umbaran's movements became raw. Seeing that, Jaka Umbaran immediately used his hand as a pedestal and floated a quick kick in a row towards the old man's chest.

Whhhuuugggh..

Dhhaaaassshhh dhhaaassshhh!!

Nimble, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya repelled the swift attack using both of his arms. Then he quickly twisted his body while throwing a hard kick towards Jaka Umbaran who was still crouching in front of him.

Bhhuuuuuggggh!!

Jaka Umbaran slumped back a few steps back. He then traversed the ground violently before his body darted rapidly towards the Hanggabhaya Mpu Resi. Jaka Umbaran used all his abilities because he realized that his martial ability must still be under the Hanggabhaya Mpu Resi.

Whhhuuuggghhhh..

Plllaaaakkkkk...

Dhhaaaassshhh dhhaaasshhh..!!

The moves by the moves passed quickly. There is no sense that the empty-handed martial arts fight between them has lasted more than 20 styles. Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya has managed to land 5 hard blows to the body of Jaka Umbaran and Maharesi Siwamurti's student has landed two punches and 2 hard kicks towards his teacher's uncle.

Bllaaaaaarrr!!

The two men were pushed back 10 steps each after a clash of blows. Jaka Umbaran immediately commited to cast his Ajian Guntur Saketi spell. As fast as lightning, a bluish-white light spread out from the young swordsman's chest rolling around the two arms that finally gathered in the palm of the hand. After that he immediately darted towards Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya while smashing his right hand.

Whhhuuuuussshhh!!

'This rancid boy apparently mastered Ajian Guntur Saketi. It seems like I have tested it enough.', Inner Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya.

With rapid movements that are difficult to follow with the naked eye, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya moved quickly to the right side of Jaka Umbaran then quickly blocked the handsome young man's arm and pointed him to a large stone the size of an elephant that was beside the place.

Bllaammmmmmm!!

The huge rock instantly exploded and shattered into pieces. After that, Resi Mpu Hanggabhaya pushed back Jaka Umbaran's body. The handsome young man who was about to resume his fight immediately stopped moving when he heard the words of the teacher's uncle,

"Enough Umbrella..

You've passed my test".