Episode 456. Virtues to be possessed as a leader (1)
On that day, the news of the battle in Zhejiang quickly spread all over Murim.
The life and death of the head of the Heavenly Demon Church, the lord of the Seolryang of the Yeomramaje and the iron-blooded castle, and the transfer bag of the Suraje.
It was a huge confrontation that no one expected. It was a matter of life and death between the absolutes that a Murim person would have intuitively observed, even if it meant losing their lives.
No one knew how or why they collided. It was only known that their duel was worthy of being called Gyeongcheon-dongji, and that it was so dangerous that a hill half collapsed.
Surprisingly, the outcome of the battle was not overshadowed. Someone said that they had seen the remittance bag escaping with the elite of the Iron Blood Castle, but it was not a reliable rumor because the remittance bag’s face was not very well known in the first place.
On the other hand, rumors spread that Seo Liang, the leader of the Church of the Heavenly Demons, had returned to Mt. Although his whole body was covered in blood and he did not look like he had received any treatment, eyewitnesses reported that there was no shaking at all in his gait.
Many people regretted not knowing the victory or defeat of the two, but the wise people were more concerned about the aftermath of this battle than the victory or defeat of the two.
It was not a fight between absolute masters who lived in seclusion in a mountain village, but a battle between the masters of the three generations of Kang Ho, who divided Murim into thirds. It means that it is a major event that affects the situation of the world before the issue of victory or defeat.
People held their breath and watched the Heavenly Demon God and the Iron Blood Castle. It would not be unreasonable to say that if either of the two troops is dispatched, a war will break out from then on.
A month passed and then two months passed.
People gradually relaxed. Neither of the two groups seemed dangerous. The Heavenly Demon Church worked hard on internal and external management, and the Iron Blood Castle was just as quiet as before.
Of course, this quiet peace will not last forever. People knew instinctively. That the battle at that time would have been an important starting point for the great events that would happen in the future.
And then another three months passed.
The season when the scorching sun heats up the world for a long time, the time when summer exerts its last strength.
The beginning of a great incident that would shake the world was in the middle of Central Plain, Hubei Province.
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“Hey! and! Steam it, lose it.”
“Wake up.”
“Master. Aren’t you too hot? I’ll take a little break.”
“Do you think the enemy will wait for you just because it’s hot? Get up right now.”
“Ugh.”
Wi Hong-ryun staggered to his feet and spat out blood.
There were no visible injuries, but the complexion was very pale. She seemed to have suffered some serious internal injuries.
The Iron Sword Demon nodded inwardly.
‘Good.’
He grunted because he was hot, but his posture was perfect. Now, without being conscious of it, a tight posture comes out naturally.
‘It’s done.’
Wi Hong-ryeon grew at a frightening speed.
It wasn’t that he took the elixir, nor did he develop a new martial art. Over the past half year, Yu Honglian has risen to the present level only through his pure efforts. It was a surprising achievement for the iron sword mason to see.
‘It must be that he has a definite goal.’
The realm of martial arts shared by luxury men was many and many.
One thing is certain, however, that the higher the level, the more difficult it is to achieve the next level. Of course, it was also difficult enough to transcend imagination to fully refine the achieved state.
Wi Hong-ryeon completed the difficult task in only half a year. It may be a hasty judgment, but at least in terms of combat power, it would be comparable to the old gatekeepers of the Gudaemun faction.
“Now, come back.”
“going!”
It was then.
“for a moment.”
Wei Hong-ryun hesitated. The white light of the Hopo sword in her hand faded as well.
“Why are you like that?”
Iron Sword Demon looked at the forest on the left.
At the same time, a man walked out of the forest.
Yu Hong-ryun’s eyes shone.
“Meet the Mazon.”
It was none other than Ma Dong-pil who greeted him with a moderate pogwon. It was the first time in half a year to see Iron Sword Demon as well as Wi Hong-ryun.
The blunt Iron Sword Demon’s face was startled.
“Do escort?”
“long time no see. I apologize for not showing signs in advance.”
It was a simple yet polite greeting.
Iron Sword Demon, who had been watching Ma Dong-pil quietly, shook his head.
“What happened in half a year?”
“I trained.”
“How hard are you trained?”
Ma Dong-pil smiled slightly.
His face was as blunt as the Iron Sword Demon, but he looked much more relaxed than before. It was the expression of a strong man, not lightheartedly.
“I forgot my position and forgot the world. It would not have been possible if the headmaster had not been considerate.”
“It is easy to say that I forgot the world and immersed myself in training, but it is difficult to truly put weight on those words. You, you have suffered death countless times.”
“I am ashamed.”
“It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Giving up one’s life to become stronger is not something anyone can do.”
“It was the outburst of a man without talent. It’s something anyone can do. I was just lucky.”
“Don’t think that luck alone got you there. If it was luck, you’d be the luckiest man in the world.”
The Iron Sword Demon glanced at Wi Hong-ryun.
Wi Hong-ryeon looked at Ma Dong-pil with a shocked face. Seeing her mouth open and her drool dripping, she seemed to have lost her mind halfway.
“Anyway, I’m glad you became such an amazing prosecutor. In the future, when the time comes, do a sword dance with me.”
It’s really not easy for words like this to come out of the mouth of the Iron Sword Demon.
Ma Dong-pil lowered his head.
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“It’s an honor. If the Mazon wants it, I’ll be taught anytime.”
As martial arts grew and levels rose, the reaction also changed.
Dongpil Ma in the past would never have said this. He must have been even sharper since he had such a naive personality and was entrusted with the mission of escorting the religious leader closely.
but now it doesn’t
If he was a single-edged treasured sword before, now he even has a scabbard that perfectly blocks the sword’s anticipation.
“Yes, why did you come all the way to Ye?”
“I’m here to preach the words of the headmaster.”
“I thought so. tell me.”
“The headmaster has convened the Senate. Others have already headed to the Demon Palace.”
The Iron Sword Demon nodded.
“Okay. We’re leaving right now.”
“All right.”
As he moved his steps, he suddenly looked at Wi Hong-ryeon.
“Do not escort.”
“yes.”
“Could you give my dumb student half an hour?”
Ma Dong-pil smiled and replied.
“of course.”
“Thank you. I’ll go first, so come and have a chat.”
That’s how the Iron Sword Demon disappeared.
Ma Dong-pil looked at Wi Hong-ryeon.
“How have you been?”
Wi Hong-ryeon, who had been staring blankly at Ma Dong-pil, sighed.
“Is everything like that?”
“I don’t know what you mean.”
“Does everyone grow up so fast when they stay with the headmaster?”
Ma Dong-pil shook his head.
“Don’t get me wrong, listen. I think that the growth of great lords also deviated from common sense. It’s to the point where I doubt if the person I saw in the middle court is the same person.”
“How come you sound like you’re teasing me?”
“Never.”
Wi Hong-ryun smiled bitterly.
“I just mean that. I thought I had climbed to the seventh ridge of Mount Tai in my own way, but seeing you, I was completely mistaken.”
“If the goal of the Great Lord is clear, the place where the Great Lord has reached now must be the seventh part of Mount Tai.”
“you are?”
“Ambiguous.”
“What area is the target?”
“I haven’t decided.”
Wei Honglian’s eyes deepened.
“How could you become strong so quickly without any particular goal?”
“He is too far away to set a goal.”
“Is it him? Could it be, Master?”
“exactly.”
Wi Hong-ryun stuck out his tongue.
“Do you want to go after the headmaster?”
“I don’t think the expression ‘chasing’ is appropriate. It’s just his close escort, so I think I should at least be right under him.”
“her!”
“That won’t happen, but I have to be prepared for when he loses his strength. The headmaster is a person who wanders in the far-high sky, and of course those who aim for him also reside in the same realm. In order to protect the headmaster from their clutches, we must at least advance far enough to see his back.”
“Is that why you said you don’t have a goal?”
“exactly. He is constantly getting stronger right now.”
Wi Hong-ryeon, who had been watching Ma Dong-pil quietly, lay down on the spot.
“lost! You won!”
She, who had never said that she had lost to Ma Dong-pil, finally admitted defeat.
Ma Dong-pil responded generously.
“You have won a lot in the past. It’s just that the Great Lord didn’t acknowledge it.”
“Hold it, dig it, dig it.”
“Isn’t defeat something to be ashamed of?”
“I am ashamed. It’s a life I’ve lived in order not to lose.”
“Then I would recommend that you change your outlook on life from now on.”
“Live to lose?”
“I mean don’t dwell on defeat.”
Wei Hong-ryun smiled bitterly.
“Speaking is easy. Wouldn’t that be easy to change?”
“It is always difficult to let go of one’s pride. It must be even more difficult for a warrior who has overcome all kinds of adversity with one pride like the great lord.”
“What’s up?”
“Of course, this is just a recommendation. If you don’t think it’s helpful to you, just ignore it.”
Wi Hong-ryeon jumped up.
“This bastard. Even pride has its limits, how could you just ignore the advice of a super master who has reached the peak?”
Ma Dong-pil smiled.
“Even if the words of a master who has reached the state of ultra-darkness, not extreme horsepower, are nothing but a shell if they do not help me.
“But what you said to me wasn’t a shell, was it?”
“It is entirely up to the Great Lord to judge that.”
Wei Honglian smiled again.
“Good. Does that mean you need more time to focus on yourself?”
“You can see that too.”
“It’s hot, so I’ve got a reason to skip training.”
That’s what she said, but her face was serious.
Looking at Wi Hong-ryeon, Ma Dong-pil thought. She said that she too has changed a lot.
He thinks he is proud of himself, but Yu Hong-ryun has already become flexible enough. Even if she hadn’t reached her peak, she would have admitted defeat.
Her admission of defeat was not about fighting as a samurai, but about her attitude as a warrior.
“Is my injury serious?”
“Well, if I take internal medicine and treat myself, I’ll be better in about 10 days.”
“That’s great. I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with your behavior right now.”
“why? What’s going on?”
“The reason I came this far is not only because of the convocation of the senate.”
“then?”
“The headmaster gave a secret order to the Great Lord.”
Wei Hong-ryun’s eyes flashed.
Immediately straightening her posture, she politely got down on one knee and bowed her head. She listened to the secret orders of the religious leader, but she could not listen in a carefree manner.
Ma Dong-pil smiled. As much as she was in battle, she showed a soldier-like disposition more than anyone else, and now she showed that same side even when she was not in operation.
Perhaps the teacher was already aware of this change in Wihongryeon. She knew she had changed, so she must have taken on this heavy responsibility.
“From now on, I appoint Wi Hong-ryun, the head of Gwangma Daeju, as the command lord of the newly created special operations unit under the direct control of the leader, the Demon King’s Command.”
Wi Hong-ryun was startled and looked up at Ma Dong-pil.
Ma Dong-pil continued with a calm face.
“Since it is under the direct control of the religious leader, it belongs to the Magic Palace, not the military department, and has the right to refuse orders other than the religious leader and general military commander. The main operations are in charge of all operations that ordinary combat units cannot perform, such as assassination, bombing, detached operation, base capture, and sejak infiltration.”
“⋯⋯!!”
“Listen to the Gyojujeon today and prove your abilities.”
