The Heirloom of the Catastrophe Spreader

Ngalong Tapa

Nyi Ratih was so happy to see the arrival of Arya Pethak and Mpu Prawira. One full moon more did not see her adopted child that made the white-haired woman so lonely and longed for the obedient and non-talking figure of Arya Pethak. Nyi Ratih continues to pay attention to the state of Arya Pethak who looks thin but still looks handsome as usual.

"Yep, no,

Starting tomorrow night our son will be going for 7 days. It wouldn't be far from home, enough in the bamboo forest behind it.

So you can visit every day. Every morning and evening you can deliver food for her but only fruits" Mpu Prawira told Nyi Ratih.

"Why are you so hard on my son Kakang?

Give him time to recover his thin body", Nyi Ratih tries to delay Arya Pethak's butting.

"But Nyi, we must prepare Arya Pethak as a warrior to defend the weak.

Don't take this matter lightly", sergeant Mpu Prawira while stroking his beard which is overgrown with white gray hair.

"I know the brother, but the current state of the Kingdom of Tumapel is not at peace.

Kakang Pranaraja has also become Patih in Kadiri. The country is also prosperous.

What are we afraid of?", Nyi Ratih chimed in with a slight rebuttal.

Indeed, during the reign of king Vishnuwardhana the just and prudent state of the Kingdom of Tumapel which had moved its capital to Singhasari was so prosperous.

Trade with overseas territories such as Pakuan Pajajaran, Buleleng, Srivijaya, Tanjungpura even the Champa Kingdom and the Song dynasty in China went smoothly.

All were good friends with the Kingdom of Tumapel which eventually became better known as the Singhasari kingdom.

During his reign, many built sacred buildings for the kings who had died. Agriculture advanced massively in some areas.

Kertanegara who became Yuwaraja in Kadiri ruled well. There is no tax on society, nor is security well maintained. Pranaraja who became Patih is also able to run the wheels of government well, although there are still minor security disturbances but overall still awake.

"Yes I understand Nyi, security in the Kadiri State area has improved. But have you ever heard that Maharaja Seminingrat began to deteriorate his situation?", asked Mpu Prawira while staring at the face of his wife.

"I've never been out far from this place Kakang, so how do I know there are such rumors?

Why Kakang?", Nyi Ratih asked Mpu Prawira.

Hmmmm

"Kertanegara is the main supervisor in the area closest to Kadiri Nyi..

Everyone is afraid to fight him.

But if until Maharaja Seminingrat died and Kertanegara became Maharaja Singhasari of course the supervision of Kadiri's subordinate area will loosen and it is very dangerous.

I heard, Jayakatwang who was appointed by Maharaja Seminingrat as Regent of Bracelets has long disliked Kertanegara.

The seed of this problem will someday erupt. Therefore, we must quickly prepare Arya Pethak as a community helper when the government becomes chaotic", replied Mpu Prawira while staring at the blue sky west of Kahayunan Hill.

"I understand your concern Kakang, but we can't force Arya Pethak to carry that burden alone either.

He also has to find his own way of life.

So now I ask you to give me time to be with my son to be together. And this time Kakang should not refuse", said Nyi Ratih with a little force.

That day Nyi Ratih cooked well to welcome his son's arrival. He even slaughtered chickens for their lunch menu.

During that day, Nyi Ratih did not let Arya Pethak away from her. Wherever she goes, Arya Pethak has to go with her. Mpu Prawira could only shake his head to see his wife's behavior.

The next day, the tapa ngalong Arya Pethak began.

A bamboo stick is tied with a rope at both ends then both ropes are tied to two bamboo trees as tall as 4 spears above the ground.

Arya Pethak had to stay on the bamboo for seven days without touching the ground. In addition, he can also only eat fruits such as kalong or bats that only eat fruit.

After all was ready, Mpu Prawira told Arya Pethak to jump on the bamboo which became her place of asceticism.

"Now go up there, do not fall or go down before 7 days", ordered Mpu Prawira with a thin smile.

"Both Kanjeng Romo", Arya Pethak nodded in understanding with what was ordered by Mpu Prawira. The handsome young man immediately jumped high into the air and landed on top of the rope-bound bamboo.

Arya Pethak barely falls, but she quickly balances her. He quickly put his breath and thoughts into action.

Next he had to refrain from the cold and heat of the weather hitting his body. Being in the open air, in the residence really tortures his body to be able to adapt in all situations.

Nyi Ratih regularly gives food in the form of fruits that grow around the hill where they live.

By arranging his breath and energy in his, Arya Pethak felt his body getting lighter so as not to feel tormented in the harshness of the cold weather in Bukit Kahayunan.

It did not feel like 7 days Arya Pethak underwent her napa ngalong.

That night, suddenly heavy rain flushed the Bukit Kahayunan area. Amidst the heavy rain, Nyi Ratih stared out the window of her house with a feeling of worry. His maternal instincts thought about the state of Arya Pethak who was still undergoing her papa ngalong.

"The Back of Prawira,

Will my son be okay? It was raining like this, and he had to wet his napa ngalong", Nyi Ratih's voice in an anxious tone.

"Just pray that your son will be well Nyi.

Believe that Arya Pethak is able to face this all", Mpu Prawira smiled knots at his wife. The old man knew how Nyi Ratih felt at this moment.

Heavy rain continues to pour over Kahayunan Hill. Occasionally lightning strikes the dark night sky.

Yuk!!!

Nyi Ratih said we read the prayer, hoping that his son would be fine.

Arya Pethak remained unmoved from her seat. Although heavy rain continues to flutter, but does not shake his napa ngalong.

By morning, the rain stopped. Change the wind coming from the south. The air felt increasingly cold to the bone. Arya Pethak continued to meditate on the bamboo stems that became her her hermitage.

As the morning sunlight began to rise, Arya Pethak opened her eyes. The sunlight warmed his body that was drenched by the heavy rain last night. Arya Pethak continued to organize her breath and mind, her body felt so light as a kapuk randu flying in the wind.

As the sun rose, Mpu Prawira approached Arya Pethak. Once jumped, the sturdy old grandfather's body was already beside Arya Pethak.

Taphh!!

Seeing the arrival of Mpu Prawira, Arya Pethak smiled wryly. It was unexpected that Mpu Prawira even swung his baton to attack Arya Pethak.

Whuuuttt

Quickly, Arya Pethak immediately dodged her foster father's attack.

Seeing his attacks dodged, Mpu Prawira again swung his wand towards Arya Pethak's chest. But with one smooth footing, Arya Pethak bounces high and lands on the bamboo tip of her ascetic place.

That morning they immediately fought on bamboo which became the place of her hermit Arya Pethak.

The quick and light movements of the two people really look like a battle of 2 martial world heroes.

But Mpu Prawira who is full of salt acid food in the martial world is not an easy opponent to face Arya Pethak.

When Arya Pethak slightly off guard, the wooden stick of Mpu Prawira managed to hit the right foot of Arya Pethak who had just jumped avoiding a hard kick from the old man.

Deshhhhhh

Mpu Prawira then immediately followed down to the side of Arya Pethak.

"It's very good Ngger, though,

Your movements are getting faster and lighter. Only I have sent down the Wind God's Ajian Steps to you.

Now you sit on the big rock that is there" said Mpu Prawira while pointing to a large stone in the west of the bamboo forest betung beside a shady bendo tree.

Arya Pethak immediately nodded in understanding and obeyed Mpu Prawira's orders.

The handsome young man immediately sat cross-legged on the huge rock while closing his eyes. Mpu Prawira quickly darted beside Arya Pethak.

"Exclude your mind, set your airway and energy in your Ngger", Mpu Prawira orders Arya Pethak. The young man quickly carried out Mpu Prawira's orders immediately.

After closing his eyes for a moment, suddenly Mpu Prawira's right hand emitted a thin white smoke with a bright blue light. Then his right hand was placed on the crown of Arya Pethak's head.

Zzzrrrrrttthhh!

A bright blue light immediately enveloped Arya Pethak's entire body. His entire pore pore felt cool, and his inner strength increased rapidly.

Arya Pethak twisted both of her palms, to help her speed up the absorption of the Wind God Ajian Step.

After enough, Mpu Prawira pulled his right hand from the crown of Arya Pethak's head.

Arya Pethak immediately opened her eyes, as Ajian Step Wind God penetrated perfectly into her body.

"The Wind God's Ajian Sciences have entered perfectly into your body Pethak.

Now you have a body as light as cotton kapuk randu. Now try to take the jackfruit that is there Ngger", said Mpu Prawira with a thin smile while pointing to the ripe jackfruit that is at the top of the jackfruit tree is quite high.

"Okay Romo, I will try", Arya Pethak nodded and immediately darted quickly towards the ripe jackfruit that was shown to her.

In just the blink of an eye, Arya Pethak had already reached the jackfruit tree and immediately turned towards Mpu Prawira. Fast movements like flying through the air.

Mpu Prawira smiled knot. Arya Pethak is talented to be a strong swordsman.

"Great!

Romo is proud of you Ngger. Now let's go see your mother. She from last night worried about your situation", invite Mpu Prawira who immediately darted towards her kedama. Arya Pethak soon pursued the steps of his adoptive father and teacher.

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Meanwhile, nun far north precisely on the hill Lanjar.

A young girl in green clothes was playing her sword agilely and nimble.

A woman who was aged but still looked beautiful, continued to stare at the movement of the young girl in green clothes with a meaningful gaze.

The movement of the young girl in green clothes was very beautiful, like she was dancing even with a deadly purpose.

"Clearned,

Enough for today. Later in the afternoon we continue your training" said the middle-aged woman while standing from her seat on a large rock.

"But teacher, Laras still wants to practice some more styles" said the young girl in green clothes named Rara Larasati.

"Not be stubborn. We'll continue later in the afternoon.

Today the great Master will come out of his hermitage. All students of Padepokan Bukit Lanjar should be prepared to welcome him", said the middle-aged woman as she stepped towards her residence. The woman was named Nyi Sawitri or better known as the Goddess of the Thousand Sleeves of Bukit Lanjar.

Padepokan Bukit Lanjar stands on the former Padepokan Orchid Bulan, which was destroyed during the end of the 60-year war between Jenggala and Panjalu.

Their great teacher, Dewi Bukit Lanjar is very famous as a female swordsman choose match in the past.

Dewi Bukit Lanjar has dozens of great and famous students in the area of Singhasari Country. One of his favorite disciples was Nyi Sawitri who was known as the Goddess of the Thousand Sleeves. The nickname is not just nonsense, the greatness of Nyi Sawitri lies in its sword martial ability that is able to make the opponent's attention split because of the illusion of his hands that can be seen amounting to hundreds of shadows.

Nyi Sawitri had only one student, Rara Larasati. Unlike his older brother who has at least 5 students.

Larasati immediately stopped her training. The young girl immediately pursued the steps of the teacher towards the direction of her residence.

That morning at Padepokan Bukit Lanjar, everyone was busy preparing to welcome their master teacher.

An elderly woman walked into the main porch Padepokan Bukit Lanjar. His slow steps in the help of wooden sticks galih asem looks graceful towards the leader chair padepokan. All the disciples of Padepokan Bukit Lanjar immediately bowed respectfully to Dewi Bukit Lanjar who then sat down.

"Welcome back Guru" said Kuda Laleyan, the first disciple of the Goddess of Bukit Lanjar with great respect.

"It is enough, sit quietly" said Dewi Bukit Lanjar with a faint smile.

All the disciples and grandchildren who were in the porch of the main residence immediately sat cross-legged before him.

Dewi Bukit Lanjar stared at the disciples of Padepokan Bukit Lanjar. Then he said with great authority,

"Murid Padepokan Bukit Lanjar everything,

Today there is something important to tell all of you.

It's time I quit the martial world".

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