Episode 383
The meeting room within the residence hall of the Zhuge Dynasty.
High-ranking figures from each martial arts faction gathered together.
I ended the story by looking around at the middle school students sitting around the large table.
“This is the information I have found so far.”
The Sword King’s expression became serious.
The information obtained by interrogating Amhonsi was briefly summarized as follows.
If you interpret it differently, you could also say it like this.
Probably everyone gathered here had the same thoughts as me.
I don’t know what it is, but I have to stop it first and see.
Discussions immediately began regarding the organization of the unit heading to Banghyeon.
Surprisingly, Zhuge Emperor’s side was the most active.
They promised enormous support, both human and material.
It was natural for a shaman who had trampled on the ground he had protected his whole life to cry out for revenge, but I had no idea that Zhuge family, who had not suffered any significant damage, would show such enthusiasm.
It didn’t take long to realize why.
“If Cheon Gi-ja’s legacy is found in the ruins, seventy percent of it will be taken over by the Zhuge family. Instead, try not to claim ownership of items that have nothing to do with true law, such as money, goods, or elixirs.”
“······.”
“I hope you can sell the remaining 30% of the inheritance to the Zhuge family, if possible. “I will pay the appropriate price.”
Zhuge Seju and Zhuge Seojin showed a strong greed for the legacy of Qian Gija that might be discovered in the ruins.
I felt a strong will to never give in from the look in his eyes that looked in the direction I was in.
It seemed like he was concerned that I had the legitimate son of the Sima family as my subordinate.
‘Well, when Cheon Gi-ja’s secret treasure was discovered in his past life, the family that took the most active role was also the Zhuge family.’
If one were to choose the martial power that was most obsessed with the person named Cheon Gi-ja throughout the entire central plains, it would definitely be the Zhuge Dynasty.
Everyone here knew.
What a great humiliation the footsteps of a rare genius brought to the Zhuge family.
“I think it’s a reasonable request.”
“······?”
“The Murim Alliance will give up ownership of the legacy left behind by Reporter Cheon, as requested by the head of the family.”
I smiled and gave Zhuge Seo-jin the answer he wanted.
Not only Zhuge Seo-jin, but everyone around him looked surprised.
I guess I didn’t expect him to show such a refreshing concession.
‘I’m sorry to say that.’
The map of the true laws containing his essence, which Cheon Gi-ja left behind in his later years, was already in the hands of Sima Yun.
It didn’t matter if the rest of the inheritance was handed over to the Zhuge family.
I turned my gaze in the direction of the Shaman sect’s gurus and naturally changed the topic.
“Senior Yu Hwa-geom, it would be better for you to stay at the Zhuge family and take care of yourself.”
“······I understand.”
Zain Dojang nodded his head weakly.
She may have wanted to lead her students herself, but to put it bluntly, her injuries were not helpful in battle.
You probably know that fact better than anyone else.
“Honyo, I will leave it to you to lead the Shaman sect’s Taoists who will join the interception team.”
“All right.”
A middle-aged Taoist monk nods his head heavily.
The Honyo Dojo, who was famous as the first of the Shaman Seven Swords and the best swordsman of the Shaman, would be able to fulfill the role of commander.
Since then, various agendas have come up and down.
Size of the unit, command structure, conditions for accepting applicants, etc.
It took quite a long time to conclude the discussion and leave the room.
* * *
The formation of the unit has been completed.
The reinforcements of the Murim Alliance, the elites of the Namgung family, the survivors of the Shaman faction, and the warriors and warriors recruited from the Zhuge family.
It was a large army that easily exceeded four digits.
As I brushed aside the warriors lined up at the foot of Yongjungsan Mountain, I nodded once.
‘At this level, the power is full and overflowing.’
Among the talents supported by the Zhuge family was Ji-ryong, the next head of the family.
With the Zhuge siblings, it wouldn’t be that difficult to overcome the various traps within the ruins.
“······.”
The look in Zhuge Hye’s eyes as he looked in the direction of his younger brother was not pretty.
Zhuge Hyukjin cleared his throat once and quietly averted his gaze.
I approached the old man at the front of the line and spoke to him.
“Are you okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard that your injury hasn’t recovered yet.”
“The enemies are also injured. “Should I take care of myself here?”
“······.”
He assumed the role of general commander.
There was an argument over who should be the general commander, me or the King of Swords, but the differences in distribution were so severe that opinions had no choice but to diverge.
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Of course, a nominal superior-subordinate relationship was formed, and the Sword King could not freely give orders to me.
Basically, he and I have different affiliations.
Some time passes.
“depart.”
The King of Swords climbed onto his horse and declared a sortie.
Even though he didn’t speak very loudly, his voice was heard clearly in everyone’s ears.
Doo doo doo doo!
A large interceptor squadron began running toward the west.
* * *
Around the time we left Yangyang and reached Beongseong.
Sawooyeon silently approached me while I was resting by the fire in the campground and spoke carefully.
“Boss.”
“Is there a problem.”
“I have something I want to tell you.”
“Are you trying to ask me to keep my promise?”
“······Did you know?”
“Ever since he heard that the commander of the Demonic Cult was the Cheonak Army, he has been showing signs of restlessness.”
“······.”
“Now that the Cheonak Army has appeared, there is no doubt that its henchman, the murderous ghost, will also be on the battlefield. That’s probably how you judged it. Isn’t it?”
“That’s right.”
Sawooyeon had a grudge against the assassin.
Since the entire family was ruined by a murderer, there was no need to say how big the resentment was.
“I will set the stage for revenge without you having to come and tell me separately. However, it seems difficult to say for certain that the time is now.”
“······.”
“Doesn’t the warrior know too? The current situation is far from one in which we plan the game and attract the opponent. Above all, the existence of the murderous ghost has not been properly confirmed.”
“That’s right.”
“Don’t be too upset if you don’t get the answer you want. “I will definitely keep my promise.”
“All right.”
Sawooyeon sighed lightly and left.
At first glance, he seemed to understand, but I could tell just by looking at his face that his true feelings were different.
It occurred to me that if I were to encounter a murderous spirit like this, I might take unexpected action.
‘Maybe it would be good.’
It was not possible to force Sawooyeon’s actions.
The reason he calmly served under me was because he judged it to be the most efficient way to get revenge.
Since it is virtually impossible to kill a demon by oneself, he decided to become a member of the martial arts faction that is in conflict with the Demonic Cult.
What if I try to suppress or control him here?
In the worst case, Sawooyeon could have just left my side.
No matter what else happened, we had to give him full support and support in his quest for revenge.
The problem is, as I said before, the situation is not favorable right now.
‘Basically, Sa Woo-yeon is far from the type of person who easily loses her temper. Even if an enemy appears in front of you, you will not put your group in danger by acting hastily. but······.’
This was only a hopeful observation.
No one could know how he would react when the situation arose.
I knew very well what a dangerous kind of monster resentment was.
‘It’s not my place to talk about other people.’
Am I the only one thinking of taking revenge on Sosalmagun right now?
I stared quietly at the full moon that rose in Hwiyeongcheong for a long time.
I sighed and shook my head.
It was a night of deep thoughts.
* * *
As soon as we passed Beongseong and entered Gokseong-hyeon, demons began to attack us.
“They are demons!”
“I never get tired of these!”
The sporadic attacks by about a dozen small detachments were quite a nuisance.
Although the actual damage was not that great, the movement speed naturally had to slow down.
“It’s the Dragon King!”
“Get back! “There’s no need to overdo it!”
I frowned as I stared at the backs of the demons who stirred up their ranks and ran away.
It wasn’t that difficult to guess the purpose of the demon cultists.
It is likely that they are trying to buy some time until the Laughing Demon Army, which entered the ruins first, completes its attack.
Perfect! Perfect!
The fifth herbivore of the Byeokryeokwon, Goepungji (晆風指).
As he snapped his fingers one after another, some of the fleeing demons fell to the ground helplessly.
‘There is no big problem.’
They figured out their target and made their move earlier than the Demonic Cult expected.
No matter how much they held on to their ankles, the interception team would reach the ruins faster than the Sosalma army could complete their attack.
‘If there is a variable…’
Coo!
Did they say that even tigers will come if you tell them what to do?
A strong crash sound rang out.
The source of the noise is the rear of the line.
I immediately kicked off the ground and jumped.
pop! pop! pop! pop!
He kicked the spheres of lightning one after another and ran in the direction where the attacker appeared.
Soon, a middle-aged man radiating a fearsome force came into view.
Every time the man threw his fist, the air became distorted.
The ground turned over, and dust rose up.
“Mak!”
“Don’t be scared! If you react calmly, you can defeat it!”
The elites of the Shaman faction, including the Honyo Dojo, were struggling.
After confirming the identity of the attacker, I narrowed my eyes.
‘It’s not the Bungcheon Demon Emperor.’
His physique falls far short of the gigantic Bungcheon Demon Emperor.
The quality of the energy it gave off was also clearly distinct.
One thing was certain: the man was an expert who was no less than Bungcheon Demon Emperor.
Even though he was trapped inside the properly unfolded Five Elements Examination, the man overwhelmed the Shaman sect’s gurus.
“Tsk!”
“What kind of monster…!”
The camp shakes unstablely, as if it will collapse at any moment.
I fell towards the attacker and brought my sword down in a straight line.
The fourth herbivorous meal, Chamwol (斬月).
The sword strike, whose power was amplified due to the use of special internal power, split the top of the man’s head in half.
To be precise, the afterimage left by the abnormal shape was cut off.
Quang!
Immediately after, a pistol flew from the side and struck his side.
Because I had prepared by covering the impact point with my left hand in advance, I didn’t take a big hit, but I couldn’t help but feel that the new model was pushed around by the impact.
After somersaulting and landing on the ground, I carefully observed my opponent.
It was a face I didn’t remember.
Each of the eight great demons had distinct characteristics.
Therefore, everyone who had seen it even once remained in their memories.
‘The eight great demons I’ve never seen before. Then the identity is obvious.’
Cheoljonghu, the Baek-faced Death God, a confidant of the Demon Cultist.
The strongest of the Eight Great Demons finally appeared before our eyes.
An ordinary face and a small body.
Everyone was far from his original self.
“······.”
Just as this party recognized the other party’s identity, the other party also seemed to recognize this party’s identity.
The tension rose as he watched him adjust his posture without paying any attention to the shamans surrounding him.
Quang! bang!
An explosion rang out.
The noise wasn’t caused by me or the White Faced Reaper.
This time, a commotion occurred at the front of the line.
It seemed like another Eight Great Demon Army had appeared.
‘The absolute masters of the Demonic Cult have begun to step forward in earnest.’
There were two counties that one had to pass through to get to Banghyeon.
Gokseong-hyeon (谷城縣) and Bohwa-hyeon (保康縣).
The distance to travel was not short.
How many times will you be attacked by an absolute master before you reach your destination?
I thought that the journey ahead would not be easy.
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