◈ Episode 39. Baek Chae-ryun, the silent sword
Jinmu Rip, leaving his men in the valley, returned back the way he had come, accompanied by Yu Dae-ha, Dan Ryeo-hwa, and Yong-chu.
As we came out of the cave, Yongchu asked.
“But are you okay? They’re still very weak. If you leave them to Bugokchaeju, they might really die.”
“That’s why I’m leaving it to you. If you survive that guy, you won’t have to fear anyone.”
Yongchu suddenly remembered his face and shook his head from side to side.
“I will leave food in the Seranggok and wait in the village.”
“Okay. I’ll be back.”
Jinmu Rip, who left Yongchu behind, came down the mountain with Yu Dae-ha and Dan Ryeo-hwa.
Judae asked cautiously.
“lender.”
“okay.”
“Is that place······ Eungok?”
Judae saw traces of a fierce battle in the village and his guess seemed to be correct.
“That’s right. It’s a place called Seoranggok (西浪谷).”
“also······.”
Twelve years have passed since the attack of the martial arts world.
All those who attacked were killed, and all those who lived here were killed as well.
Seoranggok, where hundreds of people used to live in hiding, has become a land of death that no one visits.
In a situation where one cannot travel far, Seoranggok, located on the border of Sichuan and Shaanxi, was the best place to hide and practice.
Jinmu-rip looked back at the two people and asked.
“Have you ever been to Sangcheon Mountain?”
“How do you get to that scary place?”
After Judae, Danryehwa answered.
“I don’t have any either.”
“That went well.”
“yes?”
Jinmu-rip’s smile deepened.
“I’ll let you see it from now on.”
***
A valley barely wide enough for one carriage to pass through.
Ten carriages and dozens of merchants entered between the ten-zhang-high cliffs.
At the top, a middle-aged man with a luscious beard covering his lower body muttered while looking around.
“It’s about time to come out now.”
The young warrior behind him, Bokhong, asked, “What did you say, Gwak Yeong, the agent of Geumyangsangdan?”
“Who is coming out?”
“I’m talking about the unmanned aerial vehicle in the heavens.”
“Was this the area of the upper heavens?”
A look of tension was evident on Bokhong’s face.
This is because most of those who were together were merchants and traders, and there were only five warriors.
“That’s right. This place originally had no roads. They built roads and are charging tolls. Have you ever heard of the Silent Mad Sword?”
Baek Chae-ryun, the silent light sword.
It is a name that any young martial artist in the world of martial arts would know.
“Isn’t this the work of the Seven Armies of the Murim?”
If the Seven Swordsmen (七勍) just below the Ten Masters are the warriors who were active in the Great Battle of the World, the Seven Lords (七君) are the strong warriors who appeared after them.
At a young age, the silent light sword that single-handedly annihilated the murder group Heuksalhoe was a figure who was expected to rise to the ranks of the top ten masters in the future.
Kwak Young said with a smile.
“This is the area he manages.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a young man appeared on the cliff.
“hello?”
The moment everyone’s heads lifted, a man jumped down and performed a miracle by stepping on the cliffs on both sides alternately.
A sharp jawline and eyes as narrow as a snake, making you wonder if they’re even open.
A young man dressed in a snow-white uniform landed in front of them and lightly took the lottery.
“It’s been a while, Agent.”
While those who had followed the first group were very nervous, Kwak Young recognized his opponent and stepped forward with a smile.
“Oh, Chaeju came out in person today. I was waiting for you anyway.”
A nervous Bokhong swallowed hard and looked at his opponent.
‘This person is Baek Chae-ryun.’
I’ve heard that he’s the youngest of the Seven, but he’s so young that I think he should be in the later index category rather than the Seven.
Baek Chae-ryun said.
“I came out because I heard there were people I hadn’t seen before on the way up. I’ll be seeing them often in the future, so wouldn’t it be good to at least get to know them?”
Kwak Young burst into laughter.
“Hahaha. You’re welcome. Even without that, those who came for the first time on the journey were already scared just by hearing the name of Sangcheon.”
Baek Chae-ryun looked around at the unfamiliar faces and smiled.
“I’m not that scary. I’m the gentlest person you’ll ever meet, as long as we respect each other. Please take good care of me from now on.”
At those words, the merchants sighed in relief and sighed, but Bokhong was different.
‘What kind of eyes······.’
It only took a moment for my eyes to catch a glimpse, but it felt like hundreds of snakes were slithering across my body.
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As the hands of the soldiers, including Bokhong, became soaked with cold sweat, Gwak Yeong smiled gently and took out two 10,000 won vouchers from his bosom.
“It’s half a year’s worth of tolls.”
Those who made one-time upward trips paid the toll each time, but those who made regular trips, such as Geumyang Sangdan, paid the toll all at once.
Because it saves more money that way.
Baek Chae-ryun’s eyes widened like a crescent moon as he took the slip.
“Thank you. If there is anything that is inconvenient, please let me know at any time.”
“There is one thing that concerns me though.”
“Are you talking about Jangnam-pyeong’s bandits?”
Jangnam-pyeong was a field 100 li north of Bugok Mountain, an area where bandits occasionally appeared.
The government and the nearby martial arts headquarters went out to sweep them away several times, but they were so ghost-like that they could not even see a shadow, and they often came up empty-handed.
Kwak Young said with a worried face.
“I’m worried that it’s not in the realm of the upper heavens, since it’s on the way to Aoman. Do you happen to know anything about recent developments?”
Baek Chae-ryun’s smile deepened.
“I know that very well.”
“Could it be that there were more casualties?”
“That’s not true. He often came to the village in our territory to drink, so I bought him a drink and tried to persuade him, but he left for a faraway place. Please pass by in peace.”
Kwak Young’s expression brightened.
“As expected, it’s Sangcheon. If Chaeju says so, then I can feel at ease. Thank you. Then I’ll go now.”
“Take a look.”
After exchanging polite greetings, Baek Chae-ryun jumped up, stepping alternately on the cliffs on both sides just as he had when he came.
Kwak Young, who was watching the scene, let out a gasp.
“I can’t help but be amazed by Baek Chae-ju’s new techniques whenever I see them. Let’s go now.”
“yes.”
They resumed their halting steps.
After passing through the ten-mile-long valley, a wide open plain unfolded before us, allowing us to see the horizon.
“I feel this way every time I pass by here, but when I come out of the narrow valley and come across the fields, it feels like my heart is being blown open, it’s great.”
The field, overgrown with weeds here and there, was extremely desolate, but even that atmosphere was to my liking.
It’s still a bright afternoon.
It takes at least a day to cross Jangnam-pyeong.
“If you hurry, you can stay at Jangnam Pyeong’s inn. Let’s go.”
In the center of the plain there was a guest house standing tall like a green bean in the desert.
As they sped up the carriage and raced across the fields for about two hours, the sun began to set behind the horizon.
Gwak Yeong stopped his carriage to take a break and let out a sigh as he looked out at the sunset over the fields.
“It’s really beautiful. You’ll be seeing this scenery often from now on, so take your time and look around.”
“yes.”
As Bokhong was looking into the distance, a small forest came into view.
“Your Majesty, is that the guest house over there?”
Where Bokhong pointed, there was a forest with the sunset at its back.
Kwak Young tilted his head.
“That’s strange. When on earth did a forest like that come into existence?”
It was a forest I had come and gone by dozens of times, but had never seen before.
“Why don’t you go and see for yourself?”
“yes.”
As Gwak Yeong rode his horse, Bok Hong followed him.
Although the forest was not visible because the setting sun was behind it, Bokhong had a bad feeling about it.
“Sir, I will go and check first.”
“So be it.”
Bokhong, who had increased his speed, quickly approached the forest.
‘That······. is not a forest.’
My heart began to pound violently along with my trembling eyes.
One hundred, fifty, thirty chapters.
As the distance narrowed, the once blurry forest became clearer.
When he sensed the pungent scent of blood in the blowing wind, Bokhong slowed down.
“Who on earth would do something like this······. Ugh!”
Bokhong, who confirmed the identity of the forest, covered his mouth.
Because I felt so nauseous that it felt like even the vegetables I ate yesterday were coming back up.
What was mistaken for a forest were hundreds of headless corpses impaled on tall poles.
It was clearly a recently dead body, as blood was still dripping from it.
The disembodied heads were stacked like a tower, and in front of them was a large liquor jar with red letters written on it.
As Bokhong approached to read the text, a flock of crows all flew up, flapping their wings.
After vomiting several times, Bokhong barely managed to control his stomach and read the text on the bottle.
“I’ll be treated well… and then I’ll go to hell.”
The hairs on my entire body stood on end and I got goosebumps.
Because the moment I read the article, Baek Chae-ryun’s smiling face came to mind.
‘I bought him a drink and tried to persuade him, but he left for a faraway place.’
Bokhong, who realized the fear of the heavens once again, felt his hands and feet tremble.
The Heavenly Beings, who have expressed their coexistence with the world, do not use their power recklessly.
Even when the world’s greatest statesmen spread false rumors and slandered others, he never once tried to suppress them by force.
However, the reason why Sangcheon is so fearsome is because every time he uses his power, he tramples his opponents so mercilessly.
As if leaving a warning to the world.
Just then, a dull thud was heard behind me, as if something was falling.
Bokhong, who had turned around, was startled and flew away.
“Your Majesty!”
Gwak Yeong, who had confirmed the identity of the forest, fainted and fell from his horse.
***
After parting ways with his subordinates, Jin Mu-rip and his party arrived at the foot of Bugok Mountain, which overlooked the area, an hour later.
Judae opened her mouth carefully.
“Daeju. Surely the Sanchae people can recognize Daeju?”
Jinmu Rip, the Heavenly Lord of the Heavens, is a person so thoroughly hidden that he is called the King of the Faceless Mountain.
Since he was a person whose appearance was not even properly known, it was not unreasonable for Yoo Dae-ha to worry.
Jinmu-rip said with a smile.
“My subordinates aren’t that stupid.”
There are dozens of mountain vegetables in the world.
But the place they are headed to is one of the eight mountain lodges where the major lenders stay.
Since only the people of Eungok stayed here, there was no way Jinmu-rip would not be recognized.
They entered a narrow path just wide enough for two people to pass through.
In the midst of the densely packed trees that towered nearly three jang to the left and right, Danryehwa’s gaze, which was following behind, was directed to the trees that were ten jang away.
Her senses, which were far superior to those of an average person, detected something.
“Who is there?”
Jude followed her gaze, but found nothing and tilted his head.
“What do you mean there is something there?”
“As expected, you are sharp.”
As soon as Jinmu Rip finished speaking, a figure wearing green clothes fell from the tree.
Jinmu Rip stopped Yu Dae-ha, who was about to jump forward.
“There is no need for that.”
Judae, who had stopped, couldn’t help but be astonished as he saw the green man closing in on him in an instant.
This is because the approaching green man’s magic was much faster than that of the Gwangryongdae leaders.
‘Is this person just a gatekeeper?’
The green-clad man suddenly stopped in front of Jinmu Rip and knelt down on one knee reverently.
“The beauty of Bugokchae meets the Lord.”
Jinmu-rip smiled proudly and said.
“This guy has grown so much.”
As the man lowered his mask, a face that looked like it had just passed its term was revealed.
Gyeong-ga smiled brightly and got up from her seat.
“I heard you went to Madorim. Have you been well?”
“Yes. I came to see Chaeju.”
“I will take care of it.”
Ga-gyeong, who had taken the lottery ticket with great care, took the lead and showed the way.
