◈ Episode 29. I have to follow you
Judae’s eyes grew wide as if they were going to tear apart.
“Sa, sa, sa, sa, sa······ Heaven?”
My heart was pounding so hard I wondered if it could handle it.
‘Am I dreaming?’
I couldn’t believe the reality before my eyes.
One is the daughter of the dragon and a woman famous in the martial arts world as a legend, and the other is the heavenly lord who shakes up the martial arts world and one of the ten greatest martial artists in the world, King Mu-myeon-san.
The two most mysterious people in the world of martial arts were right in front of me, and I wanted to pinch their cheeks.
Jinmu-rip pinched his cheek as if he had noticed his intentions.
“oh!”
“Come to your senses. I accepted you as my subordinate, so you’re going to act like a fool?”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
How many more surprises will there be in the future?
Judas kept his mouth shut, suppressing his pounding heart.
Danryehwa’s eyes were still wavering.
‘The little prince is the Heavenly Lord, the Faceless King?’
The reason I came here was to confirm whether King Mu-myeon-san was the son of Hwang Un-cheon, the Eight-Hwang Gate Lord, as rumored.
“So, you’re saying that you’re not the son of Madorim?”
“That is also my identity.”
Even though Madorim has lost its former prestige, it will not bring in a fake and call him a prince.
‘The young prince of Madorim is the King of Myeonsan and has learned the martial arts of the Eight Emperors?’
My mind became complicated, like a tangled web of thread.
And that was what Jinmu-rip wanted.
Jinmu-rip opened his mouth again while she was still confused.
“You came here because you knew about the Blood Jade Stele and were curious about how I learned it?”
Jinmu-rip said without hesitation what he wanted to ask first, as if he had entered her mind.
Danryeonhwa nodded, her eyebrows furrowed.
Jinmu Lip said.
“The herb that killed the Blood Heavenly Sura is definitely the Blood Jade Stele of the Palcheonyeongshin Gong. However, if you ask if it is the martial arts of the Palhwangmunju that caused the Blood Calamity, then no.”
As questions arose in Danryeonhwa’s eyes, Yudae opened his eyes wide again.
“Wow, the Eight Thousand Spirits Sword······.”
There was no one in the martial arts world who did not know that the Palhwangmun, who dyed the world in blood, and their leader Hwang Yun-cheon, had mastered the Palcheonyeongsingong.
Jinmu-rip frowned, jumped up, and kicked Yu Dae-ha.
“This kid keeps interrupting the conversation. Get out.”
“I’m sorry. I’ll keep my mouth shut.”
Judas got up from his chair and crouched down in a corner as if he were hiding.
There were many things I was curious about before I could continue like this.
Danryehwa said.
“It is a well-known fact that Hwang Un-cheon’s martial arts are called the Palcheonyeongsingong.”
“The Palcheonyeongsingong was just passed down to him by chance. If you are the daughter of the Divine Dragon, don’t you know that it is not his martial arts?”
Danryeonhwa’s eyes widened slightly as she recalled her memories.
“Are you saying that the progress of the Martial Saint has also been passed on to you?”
Hwang Yun-cheon’s Palcheonyeongsingong is a martial art that began with the absolute being Museong who united the martial arts world and the upper world over four hundred years ago.
Moreover, the roots of the Palhwangmun were in the martial arts passed down by Museong.
However, the long years have erased the memories of silence from people, and the Palcheonyeongsingong has become engraved in the world as a martial art that caused a bloody disaster.
Jinmu-rip let out a sneer.
“That guy appeared when the Master was wrapping up his final moments. He happened to have the constitution to learn the Palcheonyeongsingong, and the Master felt sorry for the new technique being put to waste, so he taught it to him. Is that the answer now?”
“Okay. I understand that you learned the martial arts of the silent one. Then what is the relationship between Sangcheon and Eungok?”
The hidden valleys scattered throughout the world were where the Palhwangmun hid for two hundred years and grew in power.
“You know there’s more than one Eun-gok, right? I searched for it like a mouse.”
“I know that.”
“Just before the Great War broke out, Eun-gok was divided into two groups. Those who wanted to turn the world upside down through war and seize the world, and those who refused to follow the path of hegemony and did not participate in the war until the very end.”
Jinmu-rip, recalling old memories, tried to suppress his anger as he continued speaking.
“After the war, the martial arts world began to seek revenge by searching for Eungok. However, the ones who actually died were those who opposed the war. All those who started the war were either dead or in hiding.”
A faint wrinkle appeared between Danryeonhwa’s eyebrows.
There were rumors that the Palhwangmun Gate had split just before the war, but everyone dismissed it as a rumor and paid no attention to it.
‘But even if I knew that······.’
The results didn’t seem to have changed.
People tend to believe only what they want to believe.
The enraged Mujin, having lost their family and brothers, would not have stopped seeking revenge even if the rumors were true.
Jinmu Rip continued speaking.
“Not only the unarmed, but also the elderly, women, and children who had not learned martial arts all died.”
Danryehwa spoke as if protesting.
“My father told me not to touch anyone who has not learned martial arts.”
“To them, Eun-gok was the bloodline of the evil spirits who caused the bloodshed, and they were those who had learned the martial arts of the evil spirits. They must have thought that alone was enough reason to kill them.”
“······.”
“The roots of the Palhwangmun are the martial arts of the silent. As a master of the Palcheonyeongsingong, I have taken them in according to my master’s will. And I have decided to show the light of the world to those who live in hiding all their lives, living in fear of when they will die. That is the Sangcheon.”
Sangcheon, meaning to coexist with the world.
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No one would know that there is such a hidden history in Sangcheon.
Danryehwa bit her lips tightly.
If you kill someone with martial arts, is the martial arts bad? Is the person bad?
It was obvious that it was the latter, but the power of the Palcheonyeongsingong and Eungok was too dangerous to just pass by.
‘But if this fact becomes known······.’
The world will define not only the heavens but also the madorim as enemies, and innocent people will be caught up in it.
Jinmu-rip spoke as if he had read her thoughts.
“What are you hesitating for?”
“If this becomes known······.”
“Are you worried that innocent people will get hurt?”
Danryeonhwa did not deny it.
“is it so.”
“Your worries are directed in the wrong direction.”
When a question arose in her eyes.
Jinmu-rip spoke, resting his chin on his clasped hands.
“Do you think we hid our identity and created the Heavenly Kingdom because we were weak? No. The power we have now surpasses that of the Palhwangmun during the Great War.”
Danryehwa’s heart sank.
If Jinmu Rip’s words are true, a great war or even more bloody war may break out.
Jinmu-rip continued speaking as if he had read her mind.
“Don’t worry. The purpose of the Heavenly Kingdom is to coexist with the world. I have no intention of causing a disaster like the foolish Hwang Un-cheon. However.”
Jinmu-rip’s eyes lit up with an eerie glow as he paused for a moment.
“If anyone touches us first, the world will go to hell.”
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The morning at Jeonggajang was chaotic.
A diverse crowd of people were moving around busily, from those who had woken up drunk on the street to those looking for water due to hangovers.
Yudae was sitting on the stairs, staring blankly into space, lost in thought.
The shock of dawn has not yet subsided.
‘The little prince was the king of Mt. Mu-myeon.’
A warrior who has mastered the same martial arts as the bloody beast Palhwangmunju.
The head of Eungok and the lord of the heavens.
One of the top ten masters in the world.
My head was about to explode because so much information was coming in at once.
‘Life must be full of ups and downs.’
I have no regrets since I made this decision to live boldly anyway.
After accepting it, I started to recall past events again.
The shocking martial arts shown against the Bloodthirsty Sura after eliminating the Night Demon.
It seems that the saying ‘the ten greatest masters in the world’ exists for a reason.
Lee Jo-jang Han-gyeong approached Yu-dae-ha, who was lost in thought.
“What are you thinking about?”
“The King of the Faceless Mountains.”
“Are you the King of Myeonsan?”
Yudae Ha, who had come to his senses, was startled.
“What, what did I say?”
“I think you said, ‘Mu-myeon-san-wang.’”
“No. I misheard. What about the King of the Faceless Mountain?”
Judas quickly changed the subject.
“What else is going on?”
“The Lord has called us to gather. It is time to depart.”
Judae’s eyes widened.
“already?”
A room filled with silence.
Jinmu Rip, who had finished preparing, took out the pouch in his arms for the last time.
Inside were three million silver coins stolen from the evil spirits.
The money was to be returned to the Bukcheon Domun in Madorim’s name.
In a situation where the majority of the Sacheon martial arts world is trying to prevent the revival of Madorim, it is to create at least one ally.
‘I guess I can take one.’
Jinmu-rip smiled and took some out and put them in another pocket.
Just then the door opened and Judae came in.
“Your Highness. Are you feeling better?”
“It’s okay now.”
Yoo Dae-ha looked Jin Mu-rip up and down and asked cautiously.
“But is it okay to continue like this?”
“why?”
“If she returns to Hwaryeong······.”
I gulped, my mouth tied to a horrible thought.
Jinmu-rip snickered.
“If you were me, would you want to see hell?”
While Yu Dae-ha tilted her head at the incomprehensible words, Jin Mu-rip went out.
“Let’s go home!”
The farewell ceremony for Gwangryongdae made the Jeongga market noisy.
Jeong In-ryeong, who came out to greet him with her family, held Jin Mu-rip’s hand tightly.
“Little Prince.”
As she began to shed tears of gratitude again, Jinmu-rip spoke first.
“Auntie, I have received your greetings sufficiently. I will now go.”
Jang Ju Jeong Pil-gun said, swallowing his regret.
“I’m going to rest for a few more days. I’m sorry I couldn’t treat you properly, Mr. Jeong.”
“I will come back again when I have the chance.”
Jin Mu-rip smiled and pushed Jeong In-ryeong’s hand away, as if he thought he wouldn’t be able to leave even after half a day.
“See you again at the headquarters. Get some rest.”
“Yes, your highness.”
Cho Yu-rim, who was standing nearby, chuckled.
“See you later, bro.”
Jinmu-rip, who was grinning like a sage, ruffled her hair.
“okay.”
Jinmu-rip and Gwangryongdae, who had been equipped with examples, mounted their horses at the same time.
As those who had left Pajunghyeon were entering the southern hill, the leader of the party, Houyeong, approached on horseback.
“lender.”
“Keep your words short and concise.”
Hoyoung, who usually talks a lot, had a prickly expression on his face.
“Is there a reason you’re in such a hurry? You could rest for a few more days. Have some drinks and······.”
The other leaders all seemed to have similar thoughts as they stared blankly at Jinmu-rip.
“Tsk tsk.”
Jinmu-rip, who was clicking his tongue, called out to Yu Dae-ha.
“Where is the nearest town from here? One where there are quite a few people.”
“Pyeongchang County is two days away to the south.”
Jinmu Rip looked around at his commanders and said.
“You idiots. How much can you drink when you’re drinking in the main house where the lady is? When you get to Pyeongchang-hyeon, I’ll rent an entire bar and let you have fun.”
There is plenty of money in the water.
I left early with that in mind from the beginning.
“Excuse me?”
“I don’t joke about things like this.”
A smile appeared on the faces of the leaders.
Even the eyes of the usually reserved Samjojang Jucho sparkled with anticipation.
Huyoung said with a big smile.
“Actually, I believed in Daejoo from the beginning.”
Jeon Yu rode his horse and approached closely.
“Daeju. If you hurry, you can get to Pyeongchang-hyeon in one day.”
“Hahaha! Okay. Let’s hurry.”
When the speeding Gwangryongdae reached the top of the hill, there were people blocking their way.
‘You’re here.’
The sea as expected.
As Jinmu-rip smiled strangely, Poongyeon stepped forward.
“How are you two ladies doing here?”
The face of Yeon So-jeong, hidden by the bamboo grove, was filled with a look of discontent.
‘What on earth is wrong with that guy?’
After this incident was over, I was supposed to return to Hwaryeongdo.
However, Danryeohwa, who had met Jinmurip at dawn, did not seem to have such thoughts.
It wasn’t even clear why.
I tried to dissuade her several times, but her stubbornness would not waver.
When she shook her head slightly, Danryehwa stepped forward and spoke firmly.
“I have to follow you.”
The eyes of the Gwangryong members widened at the sudden words.
While only Yudae and Yongchu were guessing the situation, Huyeong asked.
“Your Majesty, what did you do to me?”
Jinmu-rip frowned.
“What are you doing? Who do you know secretly?”
Jinmu-rip, who had pushed Huyeong away, spoke to Danryehwa.
“Why?”
“You know that, right?”
I understand what Jinmu-rip said at dawn.
But I don’t believe everything he says.
There was no time or trust built up to believe everyone.
‘If even one of the vacuum’s words is true, it is too dangerous to just stand by and watch.’
If you go back and report, Hwaryeong will move and the secrets of the upper heavens may be known to the world.
If that happens, the martial arts world will never sit idly by and watch the heavens, and in the process, there may be more innocent victims.
Danryehwa wants to watch over Jinmurip himself and see if he has the will to aim for the world and if he is the right person to do so.
Jinmu-rip smiled brightly.
“You’re being too bold to ask for something. Wouldn’t it be right to ask someone to take you with them?”
Danryehwa also smiled.
“Isn’t that what you wanted, not me?”
From Jinmu Rip’s perspective, it was much better for her to stay by his side than to go back and tell the truth to her superiors.
That’s why I intentionally showed an extreme side in our conversation last night.
She doesn’t want innocent victims, so she wouldn’t want to reveal her true identity and turn the world into hell.
‘It’s scary to tell you, and it’s scary to leave you alone, so I have no choice but to follow you.’
In order to prevent a second bloodshed, she had no choice but to follow Jinmu-rip’s intentions even though she knew of them.
“ha ha ha!”
Jinmu-rip, who had been laughing for a long time, opened his mouth again.
“Okay. I’ll take you. But I can’t just let you play around, so I’ll use you two as my escorts for the time being.”
“Okay. Can I call you Daejoo?”
“miss?”
Yeon So-jeong’s head suddenly turned, but Dan Ryeo-hwa’s determined eyes did not waver.
“Or so you say.”
Jinmu-rip smiled and extended his hand to her.
“Get on.”
She took his hand without hesitation.
The man who extended his hand had the same roots as the evil beast that caused a bloody disaster in the martial arts world.
The woman holding his hand is the daughter of the hero who prevented the bloodshed.
It was the beginning of a strange companionship.
