Episode 166. Silmongdang (1)
Xu Liang’s face after leaving the Demon Shrine was very serious.
‘It’s a beast palace.’
I had a refreshing conversation with Lee Chun-sang, but it was never an issue to be taken lightly.
‘The Ice Palace said it was walking a different route from the other Three Palaces. It means that it is on par with all of the Sword Bow, Beast Bow, and Cheonryong Bow.’
The relationship between powers is not simple. You can’t think of taking a chuckle unconditionally just because you walk a different path.
However, it is a different story if the head of another organization is kidnapped. The Ice Palace has become between the Beast Palace and the other two Palaces as well.
‘Sippa, there’s no opening scene like this at the end.’
After all, Moorim’s neighborhood is no different from the back alleys where parakhos play. Rather, Moorim is a place where dirty things are rampant enough to make even Parakho stick out their tongues.
The only difference is that they do dirty things of a higher level than those back alley parakhos.
Still, I would never have thought that groups that had been united under the name of the Four Palaces for hundreds of years would collapse like this.
‘Anyway, the important thing is.’
The sage’s eyes sparkled.
‘What can I get here?’
Joining hands with the Ice Palace’s Sogungju?
In other words, it means that he will have a powerful ally who will empower him to become the next successor. But right now, I can’t call Binggung a supporter.
Because this bizarre deal hasn’t even started yet.
‘I have a stake in Jeoksaga, and Geogyeongga is supporting me. But they can’t help me openly. Because they are a branch of the Protestant Church, but not an organization within the Protestant Church.’
Is the ice palace the same?
‘no.’
The corner of Seo Liang’s mouth went up.
‘Rather, since they’re a distant faction, they can help me even more.’
Even if you form an alliance, it is not an absolutely trustworthy relationship. As if the Sagung, which had been on a common line for hundreds of years, was torn apart by a minor disagreement.
“Anyway, it’s a deal worth trying.”
Seo-ryang walked away with a smirk.
Seruk.
‘omg!’
He was startled when he saw a woman popping out of the corner of the alley.
It was Oh Gongnyeo Joo Seo-yoon.
“uh… … .”
Xu Liang made a stupid noise.
I was lost in thought and couldn’t look around, but I could feel her presence subconsciously. But she didn’t know that she would appear blocking her own path.
Joo Seo-yoon stares at herself blankly.
Seo Liang scratched his head.
“hmm… … hi?”
“… … .”
Shibeol, what kind of innocent greeting is this? is he a kid?
Somehow, it reminded me of Chae Yeo-min. I think I had a similar reaction when I first met him.
‘Come to think of it, what is he going to do by now?’
At that time, Joo Seo-yoon lowered her head.
“See my brother.”
“uh? uh, yes.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
what? Why didn’t you say anything after saying hello?
The embarrassed Xu Liang shrugged his shoulders.
“See you later.”
I guess he pretended to know me just to say hello. He turned to the right and walked away.
Xi Liang thought again. When he had a problem, he held on to it until it was resolved. His concentration was extraordinary in many ways.
‘First of all, in order to solve this problem, you have to contact the Beast Palace in some way. It probably won’t be a friendly meeting.’
In his hand, one of the heirs of the palace of beasts was harpooned. I don’t know how much effort they put into raising them, but even the wolves they commanded gave out harpoons.
Of course, you won’t feel good about yourself. Of course, I don’t know if it was the Protestant Three Princes who did that.
‘Do you know? no, i don’t know It’s not their territory, and it’s because the main school has sorted it out. Still, if I say I’m a Protestant demon, it won’t look good on me.’
For a moment, Seo Liang stopped.
‘It’s the demon of the Protestant Church… … .’
He inwardly complained.
‘I also naturally call myself a demon.’
It was different from when he didn’t know what he really wanted.
I’m not a magician because I learned magic. Without realizing it, he had truly become a demon.
Not too long ago, that fact bothered me, but not anymore. It’s comfortable to admit that you’ve become a real Mine yourself.
It’s just strange. The fact that the water buffalo who dreamed of her freedom suddenly became a mine down mine more than anyone else.
‘doesn’t care. If only I could kill them all.’
Anyway, we’ll have to figure out a way to get in touch with the Beast Palace.
Xu Liang, who was heading towards the inn at a quick pace, suddenly became concerned about the familiar presence following him.
“… … .”
When he turned around, he saw Joo Seo-yoon, who was still looking at him with an expressionless face. He had walked more than halfway from the Ma Shrine to the residence, but Ju Seo-yoon was still following him.
Seo Liang narrowed his eyes.
“Do you have anything to say to me?”
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“doesn’t exist.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“Ah, there’s something to do on the way this way.”
“… … yes.”
“Uh, got it.”
Xi Liang walked again.
and after some time
“excuse me… … hmm… … what to call… … Oh yeah. Fifth.”
“yes.”
“Is there no other way now?”
“there is.”
“If you go all the way down this road, this is my place. There is nothing around my abode.”
“I know.”
“… … ?”
“… … .”
“Are you sure you’re following me?”
There was no answer coming back.
Even if there is no answer, if you do not feel strange, you are not human. Xu Liang frowned at her.
“Didn’t you say you had nothing to say to me?”
“That’s right.”
“Then why do you keep following me?”
“Because there is no need for words.”
“Eh?”
What is this, the sound of beating a baton while sleeping?
“So I have business, but I don’t need to talk?”
“yes.”
“You may not need it, but I think I might need it.”
“… … .”
“Tell me why. Why are you following me?”
Joo Seo-yoon was speechless again.
Xi Liang felt frustrated.
“What the hell… … .”
Xu Liang, who was about to say something, closed his mouth. He read the expression of hardship on Ju Seo-yoon’s face.
After a while, Joo Seo-yoon spoke.
“What can I dissolve in my martial arts?”
“what?”
“… … .”
I was speechless again.
I don’t know what kind of personality it is, but it’s clear that this kid has something to uselessly stimulate people’s patience. Xu Liang wanted to beat his chest in the suffocation.
“I wonder if I have to explain it so that people can understand it so that I can say something.”
“I can’t explain either.”
“What?”
“So I want to see it.”
“what?”
“My brother.”
Hearing the word ‘brother’ came out without hesitation, I was almost embarrassed without even realizing it.
“What the hell do you want to see from me?”
“How could I have grown so quickly?”
Joo Seo-yoon’s eyes sharpened.
“How could I have reached the peak already?”
Xu Liang ‘Look at this?’ Her Ha looked at her with her eyes.
“Have you already been aiming for the extreme?”
“… … .”
“You know it’s not something that can be explained in words or seen in action, right?”
“yes.”
Joo Seo-yoon’s eyes flashed.
“But I never tried.”
I know it’s not, but I’m going to check it myself.
It was still a frustrating answer, but Xu Liang thought that her behavior was not bad. Sometimes, even if you know you are wrong, there are times when you need to check it yourself and fully experience it.
Seo Liang shook his hand.
“I don’t know what you want from me, but I knew for now. But today, no, for the time being, I’m busy. So come back later.”
“No.”
“what?”
“For me, Chinese poetry is an urgent matter.”
“Are you giving up on my schedule because of your urgent business?”
“I don’t mean that.”
“then?”
“I’ll just watch from the side.”
Seo Liang smiled. It was a cold laugh, somehow.
“I think I forgot, so I’ll tell you, but you and I are competitors.”
“no.”
“No, what is it? Did you know I smashed the fourth?”
“i know.”
“You mean that kind of comfortable sound still comes out?”
“It has nothing to do with me.”
“Does it matter?”
“yes.”
“Why do you think so? As long as you are the teacher’s disciple, you will surely be the next president… … .”
“I’m not aiming.”
The sage’s eyes widened.
As if to emphasize it, Joo Seo-yoon repeated the same words.
“I am not aiming for the presidency.”
* * *
next day.
“See you somewhere.”
Seo Liang sat with his arms crossed on one side of the gymnasium.
And Ma Dong-pil stood in front of him, holding out his sword.
“I will start right away.”
“There is no need to rush. Start right away when you feel like you can start.”
“yes.”
Ma Dong-pil, who had closed his eyes for a while and chanted something unknown, opened his eyes.
Flash!
The radiance of the eyes resembled the treasured light of the new sword.
The realm of Geumgang Yacha Magicong is getting deeper day by day. The iron-blooded demonic gong, which embraced both heaviness and intensity, suddenly melted into his kendo (劍道) and turned into a stern air wave.
The corner of Seo Liang’s mouth went up. When Ma Dong-pil was out of sight, he could see how much he had been engrossed in training.
“going.”
Wow!
Ma Dong-pil, who moved the new model as if it was being bounced off, vigorously stretched out his sword.
Woo woo woo.
A sword attack aiming to interrupt. The power emanating from the black blade was truly amazing.
Chiriling!
A dazzling golden light arose from the Mukwang sword that scraped the floor and hit the top. The connection of the slashes from the qualification of the middle to the bottom and the top was as natural as flowing water.
From then on, Ma Dong-pil’s wonderful dance moves began.
It was natural, but not soft. It was fast but quiet, heavy but not stuffy.
It is the pinnacle of sword swordsmanship that shows dignity overflowing with moderation in between. He didn’t seem to wield the sword very much, but before he knew it, numerous sword spirits were surrounding him.
They had a pair of eyes, but they were looking in all directions, and their arms were definitely a pair, but they swung in all directions as if they were five or six. Literally, it was like watching King Myeong of the Three Heads and Six Bis (三頭六臂).
Seo Liang was surprised inside.
‘That bastard is that?’
Geumgang Yachagong and the newly given sword method were merged without realizing it.
It is not great because of the achievement of martial arts, but it is great because it is mixed with magic arts. It meant that Ma Dong-pil’s realization of Geumgang Yacha Magicong was uniquely excellent.
‘When did that… … It’s amazing.’
Ma Dong-pil was a swordsman.
But before being a swordsman, he was a warrior. His realization, which was limited to swords, now expanded to all martial arts.
wider, deeper.
Before he knew it, Ma Dong-pil had almost reached the realm of transcendence.
“Gongja?”
“… … .”
“Confucius.”
“uh? Oh yeah.”
“How was it?”
Xi Liang blew a low whistle.
“Great? It’s impossible to say that he melted it into the demonic art right after learning a new sword technique.”
“thank you.”
“The Gujungma Sword Se (九重魔劍勢) you are learning is a unique swordsmanship that is counted among the ten fingers in our school. Of course, it has to be difficult, but I forcibly achieved it by combining it with magic. It’s a very creative way.”
Interest piqued in the eyes of the lord.
“I wonder if I would have done the same. It was great. It’s worth it to bring you a secret salary.”
Dongpil Ma’s face showed sincere joy. Because Xi Liang had never been so impressed with his martial arts.
“I will try harder in the future.”
“Expect.”
Seo Liang rose from his seat.
“I plan to leave the school in a few days.”
Ma Dong-pil’s eyes widened at the sudden words.
“Exit?”
“okay. It’s a pretty rough road, so I thought I’d leave you at the Protestant Church. It’s because I haven’t learned a new martial art in a while. But that’s reassuring. No matter where you go, your martial arts will not be shaken.”
“What are you excommunicating for?”
“There’s someone I need to save.”
“Who do you need to save?”
Seo Liang smiled.
With a cold smile, young life, Ma Dong-pil’s face hardened.
“It’s a grand operation to rescue the princess who was captured by the beasts.”
