◈ Episode 78. I am the Heavenly Lord Jinmurip
Jinmu Rip and his party returned to their hideout after ten days.
Soon after, the Unryongak warriors gathered in the common area and their eyes widened as they checked on the injured.
Dang So-so asked.
“Was there a battle?”
Jinmu-rip nodded.
“Jo Young-seong. You explain.”
“yes.”
Jinmu-rip, who had given the explanation, sent a message to Yongchu.
[What happened?]
[The Hweol-Hyeol-Dae guys came, but Eun-Mu-Dae dealt with them without anyone noticing. It was really scary.]
Yongchu shuddered as he recalled that moment.
A pleasant smile spread across Jinmu-rip’s lips.
‘Thank goodness you arrived on time.’
If it’s a silver stage, it will be a great help in future plans.
While Jinmu Rip was exchanging words with Yongchu, Jo Yeongseong was explaining the process from the moment they arrived at Jeoksa Valley until the end of the battle.
When talking about the terrain of Jeoksagok, everyone’s eyes were filled with anticipation.
There was a strange sense of tension as Jinmu-rip and Dangcheon dealt with the enemy on the cliff.
The part where Kang Yu-wol’s bait and the two women’s surprise attack made everyone gasp, and the battle with the Blood Guardian that followed left everyone’s hands clammy.
“At that moment, a great lord appeared from somewhere and instantly blew away the spear-wielding man. Then, he lifted the spear and threw it into the entrance. Even if the Emperor Too-wol-cho shot an arrow, he couldn’t have shot faster than that. Thirty enemies died that day, and dozens more fell.”
Jo Young-seong continued the story in a realistic way, even mixing in gestures.
“After the battle with the Blood Guardians, we blocked the entrance and held out with all our might. It must have been a struggle for our opponents. We were in front of them, and the monsters were running wild behind them.”
By the time the seemingly endless story had finally come to an end, a heavy silence had settled over the room.
It was fun to listen to the story, but upon hearing it, I realized it was such a ridiculous story.
Kook Chul-young asked with a suspicious look.
“There’s no such thing as a street vendor. He fought and won against over two hundred enemies and even defeated dangerous guys called Blood Guardians? Are you expecting me to believe that now?”
Jo Young-seong said with a pitiful tone.
“Would I tell a lie that would get caught in front of my tutor?”
Kookcheolyoung’s head suddenly turned around.
“Your Majesty, are you saying that everything he said is true?”
Kang Yu-wol did not scold Kook Chul-young.
There was no lie in what Jo Young-seong said, but after hearing it, it seemed like there couldn’t be a more absurd story than this.
He smiled softly and opened his mouth.
“It may be hard to believe, but it’s all true.”
“her.”
Jo Young-seong’s words and Kang Yu-wol’s words have different weight.
Only then did everyone’s mouths drop open.
Ha Jong-bo said with a hollow laugh.
“Hahaha! You have truly done an amazing job.”
Kang Yu-wol shook his head quietly.
“The two great lords who fought against the enemy’s masters and won, the great river that risked its life to buy time, and the three children who blocked the entrance like an iron wall. And the credit goes to the great lord who planned it all. Compared to those children, I am ashamed because I have done so little.”
Jinseolran opened her mouth with a smile.
“That’s not true. Because you were there, we could all do our jobs with peace of mind.”
Danryehwa nodded and agreed.
“Jin So-jeo is right. If the old man hadn’t been there, it would have been a really tough battle.”
Jinmu-rip smiled faintly as he grabbed Kang Yu-wol’s arm.
“This is a mission I wouldn’t have even attempted if Mr. Noh hadn’t been there in the first place.”
“Heh heh.”
Kang Yu-wol smiled awkwardly.
When he saw Jo Young-seong’s triumphant expression, Kook Chul-young felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
‘I should have followed.’
Dang Joong-ho’s expression was no different.
‘It is true that there was a battle, but I will not believe what I have not seen with my own eyes.’
He couldn’t shake the feeling that Jo Young-seong’s words were somewhat exaggerated.
Tang Soso, who had been lost in thought, said.
“If there was a bloody madman’s laboratory in Jeoksagok, it is certain that Cheonmu-dae has entered a trap. We must quickly come up with a countermeasure.”
The bright atmosphere that Jinmu-rip and his party brought with them brought a heavy feeling.
Dangcheon, who had been listening silently, opened his mouth for the first time.
“There must be a way, right?”
Everyone looked at him with slightly surprised eyes.
Because where his gaze was directed was Jinmu-rip.
‘Sogaju wants to hear other people’s thoughts? What on earth happened?’
It was surprising that Dangcheon, who always only knew himself, was asking Jinmu Rip.
Then Kang Yu-wol said.
“Now I want to hear it. You clearly said there was a way on the way here.”
Everyone’s attention was focused on Jinmu Rip.
Now, there was no one in this place who did not acknowledge Jinmu Rip’s abilities.
Even though some people don’t want to admit it.
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Jinmu Rip spread out the map.
“By now, the Cheonmu-dae that passed Nakgok will have split into three groups and headed towards Gangdal, Songbok, and Chikgak. Even if we leave right now, there is no way we can catch up with them.”
Ha Jong-bo nodded, his eyebrows furrowed.
“That’s true.”
“Then we must take into account the possibility that they might be defeated and proceed to rescue survivors.”
Dang Joong-ho, who had been listening quietly, spoke in a dissatisfied tone.
“You don’t know much since you’ve only been in the Sacheon Alliance for a short time. The Cheonmu Unit isn’t a unit that can be defeated by the likes of those Blood Cult guys.”
“Then I guess I don’t need to go rescue you. Can I just wait here?”
Dang Joong-ho’s face turned pale as he was at a loss for words.
Jinmu-rip, who was smiling, continued his explanation.
“The point where the Cheonmu-dae, which was divided into Gangdal, Songbok, and Chikgak, will reunite. If they were defeated, they would definitely gather at Jirim, the midpoint of the three regions.”
Those who were looking at the map nodded slightly as if they understood.
Jinmu Rip stood up and said.
“First, we must send a swift unmanned person to the Sacheon Alliance to deliver the news, and the injured must hide in another hiding place. After that is done today, I will go to rescue Cheonmu-dae.”
I wanted to send them all to Sacheon.
However, with the return of Hyun Yu-rip, the leader of the Blood Guardians, there may be some danger lurking on the border between Seojang and Sacheon.
If a large number of people move, they will inevitably be noticed by the enemy, and if the wounded move along with them, it will be impossible to shake off the pursuit, so they decided to leave them behind.
Then the red-haired man standing in one corner asked cautiously.
“Have you seen our disciples at Jeoksagok?”
Jinmu-rip shook his head quietly.
“No trace of openness could be found.”
“I see.”
The red-faced man lowered his head with a pitiful expression.
A situation where the open road that has already left a blood oath has been taken by the enemy.
I had been waiting with an empty mind, but when I actually heard it, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
Dongchogae held his shoulder still.
“They must be alive somewhere. They’re not the type of people who would be easily taken advantage of.”
“… … Yes. That will definitely be the case.”
The red-haired man nodded and spoke to Jinmu-rip.
“If you need to deliver news to Sacheon, leave it to me. I am confident that I am second to none when it comes to divine methods.”
If the Blood Cult was creating such a monster, even the Central Plains, which was far away, could not be at ease. Moreover, if the Gaekyeongdo was hit here, the news had to be relayed to the General Corps.
As for the secret method of the Red Hat, I believed it because I had observed it all the way here.
‘If the red-crowned crane moves alone, its tail won’t be caught easily.’
Jinmu-rip nodded.
“Okay. I’ll write you a letter soon. We’ll be leaving here tonight, so everyone pack your bags. Dismiss.”
While everyone was busy moving around, Jinmu-rip sent a message to Yongchu.
[Do you think they can all fit into the stage that Eunmu-dae uses?]
If it’s a place where Eunmu-dae saved the house, it wouldn’t be so shabby that it would be easily exposed.
[It will be overflowing because it is an uninhabited village.]
[Okay. Go and tell Jin-hwan. They will be moved to the An-ga used by Eun-mu-dae tonight.]
[yes.]
Jinmu Rip, who had sent out Yongchu, took out a writing brush and ink.
Then he sat on the floor, entered the office, and wrote down what had happened so far in a letter.
When the pure white paper was filled with black letters, Kang Yu-wol and Ha Jong-bo arrived.
“Please write our names at the bottom of the letter.”
If we send it with only Jinmu Rip’s name, like the other reviewers did a little while ago, there might be some in the Sacheon Alliance who think it’s okay.
The two people want to stop it.
Jinmu Rip did not decline.
“thank you.”
Ha Jong-bo asked.
“Have you selected the unmanned personnel who will go with you to rescue Cheonmu-dae?”
“Yes. I intend to take my two escorts.”
Realistically, there aren’t many unmanned vehicles here that can handle the enemy’s high-altitude forces.
Since there is a silver stage, you want to bring someone you can use comfortably.
Ha Jong-bo, who didn’t know such a thought, said.
“The frequency will also go up.”
It will still take some time for Kang Yu-wol’s injury to fully recover.
The reason I wanted to go together was not to establish any merit.
‘We can’t lose such a talented person in a place like this.’
Ha Jong-bo’s decision to go together was not his own opinion, but was decided after a conversation with Kang Yu-wol.
Jinmu Rip put the letter in his silk pouch and stood up.
“No, we need a master to protect the rest.”
Kang Yu-wol asked worriedly.
“If there is an enemy that can trap Cheonmu-dae, would it be possible for the three of you to deal with it?”
“The fight at Jeoksagok wasn’t easy either. I can do it.”
Confidence is evident in Jinmu-rip’s speech.
Kang Yu-wol hesitated for a moment and then placed a hand on Ha Jong-bo’s shoulder.
“I’m sorry. I made you take a needless step. From here on out, let’s follow the will of the Patriarch.”
Ha Jong-bo said with a look of regret on his face.
“The person in charge here is the Patriarch, so we must follow him.”
Jinmu Rip politely accepted the lottery ticket from both of them.
“Please take good care of the injured.”
The two veterans swallowed their regret and answered with faint smiles.
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As the desolate fields began to become covered in darkness, Jeokmogae, carrying Jinmurip’s letter, set off on his journey.
The moment he disappeared into the darkness, the Unryongak warriors who had come out of the cave also moved secretly.
Thanks to Eunmu-dae securing a path without Sejak and informing Yongchu, they were able to arrive at Anga without being caught by anyone.
A village at the foot of a mountain half a mile from Changdo.
There were several houses, but almost all of them were close to being abandoned, and there was no trace of people anywhere.
Kang Yu-wol looked around the dark village and asked.
“When on earth did you see a place like this?”
“I told you to ask Yongchu before going to Jeoksagok.”
Jinmu-rip, who had been surrounded appropriately, spoke to Dangcheon.
“It is just as important to protect this place as it is to save Cheonmu-dae. While I am away, you, Dangcheon, will be in charge of this place.”
Dangcheon was very eager to go with them, but Jinmu-rip, who had also refused Ha Jong-bo, could not possibly take the injured person with him.
He nodded, abandoning his foolishness.
“Okay.”
“Then I’ll be off.”
As Jinmu-rip turned his back and took a step forward, a single sound penetrated into his ear.
[Sorry I can’t follow.]
I turn my head slightly and see Yudae-ha biting her lip with a pained expression.
Judging from his expression, it seems he is still regretting his defeat at Jeoksagok.
Jinmu-rip smiled broadly and sent a message.
[There’s no need to rush. Your chance to excel will surely come. For now, just rest well.]
[yes.]
Jinmu-rip, who had received Yudae’s polite courtesy, left the village with the two men.
After Jinmu-rip and his party left, the unmanned people who had unpacked their belongings in an empty building inside the village gathered at Dangcheon’s summons.
“I will decide the order in which the numbers will be set.”
Dangcheon looked around at everyone’s faces one by one and asked with narrowed eyes.
“Where is the army name?”
Jang Ho, the leader of the Iron Sword Battalion, opened his mouth with an embarrassed expression.
“I followed the Patriarch secretly.”
“… … .”
When Jin Mu-rip and his party had run about two kilometers after parting ways with their colleagues, Dan Ryeo-hwa glanced behind them and spoke.
“Who is coming?”
I can guess who it is without even looking.
Jinmu-rip slowly stopped with a bitter smile.
Finally, when their feet stopped completely and they turned their backs, they could see the army men running quickly through the darkness in the distance.
The army officer who came running smiled cheerfully.
“Hahaha! You were waiting for me?”
“What is the purpose of your following?”
“It’s so frustrating that I only revealed my identity and didn’t know who you were. I plan on following you around for a while until I find out.”
That’s what he said, but that wasn’t all.
Jinmu Rip wanted to pretend that day’s events never happened, but the army chief did not want to do that.
He is the first man in the martial arts world to share his secret.
I felt like Jinmu-rip would understand my anxiety and nervousness about not knowing when I would be caught, and how I had been living with a false face.
Looking at the look in the Army Commander’s eyes, it seems he has no intention of going back.
Jinmu-rip asked.
“Are you really curious about my identity?”
“Are you going to tell me?”
Danryehwa grabbed Jinmurip’s sleeve with a worried expression.
Jin Mu-rip nodded as if to reassure her and looked straight at the army commander.
“When you learn my true identity, you have two choices.”
“What is that?”
“One is to be with me from now on… … .”
A faint murderous glint appeared in Jinmu-rip’s eyes as he spoke.
“The other one becomes a corpse.”
There was no hesitation in the Army Commander’s answer.
“Listen and decide whether to become a corpse or stay with you.”
“It’s too late if you regret it after hearing it.”
“That won’t happen.”
“Okay. I’ll tell you.”
The soft voice that followed gave the army commander a strong shock.
“I am the Lord of Heaven. I am Jinmu Rip.”
