Episode 683 I look forward to that day. (3)
“Then I wish you good luck!”
“I’ll see you again sometime, Master!”
“Blessings to you too, Lord of the House!”
King Hyeonjong stood at the mountain gate and said goodbye to everyone leaving the volcano.
Hwasan Ohgeom, who was watching the scene from afar, muttered with a half-lost expression.
“It’s over.”
“… … “It’s finally over now.”
“I thought I was falling, really… … .”
Their faces showed indescribable fatigue.
“It’s better to fight the enemy… … . “I had no idea that dealing with people would be this difficult.”
“I would have felt at ease if there had been no Cheongmyeong.”
“Next time something like this happens, we’ll just send that bastard away and move on.”
“… … “The head says it shouldn’t be done, but the heart vehemently agrees.”
A sigh burst from their mouths at the same time. It seemed like my lifespan had been shortened considerably over the past few days.
Jo Geol’s face distorted.
“If only that crazy guy hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have been so exhausted.”
“I know yeah!”
They all hardened their faces when they remembered Jang Il-so. Baekcheon thought softly, breaking the momentary silence.
“… … It’s a defeated army… … .”
Their first impression of Jang Il-so was completely different from what they thought. The clothes and decorations were extremely flashy and did not fit the title of a defeated army and the weight of being the ark of all people.
but… … Its presence was truly amazing.
The time that Jang Il-so stayed in the volcano was extremely short. It wasn’t particularly strange to call him Il Da-kyung. However, in such a short period of time, he left an indelible mark on the hearts of his disciples.
As proof, by the time he left, no one could take their eyes off his back. Jang Il-so was clearly different from the enemies they had faced so far. It’s hard to pinpoint, but… … .
“Actually, in terms of strength, the Bishop of the Demonic Cult was several times more impressive.”
“Yes, definitely.”
It is unknown who is stronger between Jang Il-so and the bishop.
Because at their level, it is impossible to understand the inaction of someone like Jang Il-so just by looking at it.
“but… … There is something about him that goes beyond inaction.”
“okay. “I felt that way too.”
Baekcheon nodded at Yunjong’s words. This wasn’t just a matter of being strong or not.
‘It’s a monster… … .’
Cheongmyeong criticized Jang Il-so as a monster.
Usually, in the world of power, modifiers such as monster or genius are used to discuss a person’s inaction or talent. However, it seemed that Cheongmyeong was not talking about inaction.
‘It probably means that the person named Jang Il-so is a monster himself.’
In some ways, this is the greatest compliment.
And Baekcheon had no choice but to agree with that. Even from afar, he has seen with his own eyes the elders of the nine sects, the heads of the five generations, and absolute figures like Meng Xiao. However, there was no one who oppressed him with just their presence like Jang Il-so.
Baekcheon bit his lips slightly. At that time, Yoonjong quietly added something.
“It’s not just Jang Il-so, Sa-suk.”
“hmm?”
“The red-clad Maninbang men who followed behind them were also fearsome.”
Baekcheon nodded in agreement with those words.
The warriors of Maninbang wearing white and red robes.
Although they were overshadowed by the presence of an outrageous tycoon named Jang Il-so, the momentum that emanated from them was breathtaking.
‘strong.’
I couldn’t help but realize once again how great a place Maninbang was.
Huashan fought and won against the armed forces of the Ten Thousand Banners. So, I was confident that if we fought right now, even if we couldn’t win, at least we wouldn’t be lopsided.
However, after facing Jang Il-so and the Maninbangdo, I realized how reckless that idea was.
“I guess the 10,000 people we saw were just the tip of the iceberg.”
“… … yes.”
“and.”
Baekcheon said as if chewing.
“Now we have to deal with those guys.”
“… … .”
After meeting with the shaman, Cheongmyeong said this. He said that as his reputation increases and the volcano is recognized by the world, those he has to deal with will become stronger and more fearful.
I now painfully understand the meaning of those words.
“however… … .”
“hmm?”
At that time, Jogeol, who had been quiet, opened her mouth. The voice had a liveliness that did not match the atmosphere, which made it even more captivating.
As Baekcheon looked at Jogeol, he grinned.
“It’s not just us dealing with each other, right?”
“… … .”
Instead of answering, Baekcheon slowly looked away.
On the other side, I could see the Beihai Ice Palace, the Nanman Beast Palace, and the Sichuan Dang family lined up and talking among themselves.
Baekcheon nodded.
“Yeah, right… … .”
“Everyone must be amazing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fight Cheon Woo-maeng alone! “If you make a mistake, we can gather in groups and step on it!”
“… … .”
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“Well, to begin with, those bastards have a lot of grudges here and there, but I don’t think anyone will help them if they flock to them and fan them. “All you have to do is repay the sorrow that you have suffered because of Hwasan’s lack of pages!”
Baekcheon smiled.
‘Why is this kid’s personality becoming more like Cheongmyeong’s by the day?’
Maybe me too? no way… … . no way… … .
Baekcheon shook his head to shake off the terrible thoughts.
Yunjong said with a slightly shocked face.
“Again… … “I can see how great Shaolin and shamans were.”
“What does that mean all of a sudden?”
“You mean they’ve always dealt with places like everyone else?”
Baekcheon closed his mouth at the unexpected words, as if he had been hit. Yoonjong continued.
“I saw Shaolin at a martial arts competition, and I even dealt with a shaman in person… … To be honest, I didn’t feel as intimidated as everyone else. But now that I think about it, I think it was not because the Shaolin or Shamans were weaker than the Maninbang, but because we were confident that they would not harbor such hostility towards us.”
“… … “It’s not wrong.”
Baekcheon shook his head.
Certainly, if you are a Shaolin or a shaman, you will never fall behind Maninbang. But it never felt like this when I was dancing with a shaman.
Maybe it’s because of Jang Il-so’s presence… … . Maybe it’s because he really thinks that they are not complete enemies, as Yoonjong said.
but… … .
‘Now that the Cheonwoomaeng faction has opened, shamans and Shaolin may one day become enemies of Hwasan.’
When I thought about that, I felt like my heart was tightening again.
That Shaolin becomes an enemy… … . Shaolin… … .
“uh?”
Baekcheon’s eyes shook violently at a sudden thought.
“that… … Hye, Hyeyeon! What about Monk Hyeyeon? “Where is the monk?”
“yes?”
“I don’t think I’ve seen you since the event started! Has anyone seen Monk Hyeyeon?”
“uh?”
“Come to think of it… … ?”
Everyone just looked at each other with blank faces and no one knew.
“Well, I’ll take a look… … .”
“… … “Here it is, Lord.”
“Hi!”
Jo Geol was startled by a voice that suddenly came from behind him and turned around. Before she knew it, Hyeyeon had appeared and was serving as her class president.
“S-monk!”
“Oh, no, monk. “Why do you have half your face!”
“… … “What happened?”
Amid everyone’s intense reactions, Hyeyeon’s eyes became slightly watery.
Ohgeom, who was looking at his hair that was shining even more today, became teary-eyed for no reason.
“Where have you been all this time?”
“… … “I was in my dorm.”
“Uh, since when?”
“Continued even before the event starts.”
“… … .”
Baekcheon’s mouth opened blankly.
No, it’s already been a few days since the event started… … Are you saying that you have been confined to your place all this time?
“Oh, no… … . why?”
“that is… … .”
Hyeyeon opened her mouth with a slightly shocked face.
“that… … I received a message before. If I sit in the place where Cheonwoo-maeng breaks out… … People who saw that would think there was some kind of relationship between Shaolin and Hwasan… … .”
“ah… … .”
“That’s why they say you should never be seen.”
“ah… … .”
Does that mean that people were hiding inside a volcano that was packed so tightly that there was no room for water to leak through?
“The elder stopped by for a while. Even then, he made a new request. Don’t even take a step outside until everyone leaves… … .”
… … It’s worth it.
No, to be exact, if it were Shaolin’s position, it would have been worth it. Because this person is not just a student, she is Hyeyeon.
If you were a typical Shaolin monk, you might not have to go this far. But Hyeyeon is not an ordinary monk. Isn’t he a promising figure for Shaolin, whom Shaolin is nurturing with its future at stake, and whose reputation has spread throughout the world as the best talent within a hundred years?
We’ve been traveling together so far, but that was at a time when the volcano wasn’t receiving much attention. However, in the current situation, if it is revealed to the public that such a great Hyeyeon is staying in Hwasan, it will inevitably give rise to various rumors.
“no. that… … Yes, I understand that.”
“Well, why has your face become half-faced?”
“Like a person who didn’t even get to eat blood.”
“Oh my god, look at the clown… … . “Has it closed at all?”
When the story of blood came up, Hyeyeon’s face became sad.
“It’s not like that… … .”
“sure?”
“… … Since I was stuck in my room, I had to eat… … .”
“omg? “You haven’t eaten anything for five days?”
“oh my god… … .”
“Oh, no, I ate at least.”
“yes?”
So what’s the problem?
“that… … Since the Hwasan people were busy, the people from the Dang family brought a meal for them… … .”
“… … “You gave it to me?”
Hyeyeon’s hesitant eyes wavered aimlessly. He was looking around as if he had just committed a theft, and whispered very softly.
“that… … Just remove the grass… … .”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“ah… … .”
Everyone who understood the situation couldn’t find anything to say and eventually closed their mouths. Hyeyeon muttered in her sullen voice.
“… … “How can people live by eating only grass?”
ah… … . So, so casually… … .
At that time, Jo Geol, who was alone in not understanding, tilted her head and spoke loudly without notice.
“But don’t monks normally live only on grass?”
“Walk.”
“Yes, death penalty.”
“Just shut up for now.”
“… … .”
Baekcheon spoke to Yunjong with a slightly complicated expression on his face.
“Yoonjong-ah.”
“Yes, Sasuk.”
“Take him to the monk’s restaurant and give him a meal.”
“yes.”
“Boiled eggs and that… … “Put some meat under the rice.”
“… … yes.”
Yoonjong took the lead, patting Hyeyeon on the shoulder.
“Let’s go, monk.”
“… … thank you.”
Hyeyeon’s face was bright and vibrant as she spoke and expressed her gratitude.
His round head seemed to shine more than before. Baekcheon looked blankly at him walking lightly as if just thinking about it made him happy.
“… … “You have to eat to live.”
Yu Iseol’s indifferent voice pierced Baekcheon’s ears painfully.
“Oh, come to think of it. “Samai.”
“Yes, death penalty.”
“Where is Cheongmyeong? “I haven’t seen him since a while ago.”
Baekcheon, who was relieved of stomach pain even if he could only see a glimpse of Cheongmyeong in his field of vision, began to habitually look for Cheongmyeong. Yu Iseol pointed to one side expressionlessly.
“It’s over there.”
“where?”
“excuse me.”
The place she pointed to was the far corner of the palace. Baekcheon’s eyes shook.
In a place where it was hard to see because of the shadows, Cheongmyeong was pushing someone against the wall and hitting them with a point.
“… … Looks like the Green Forest King?”
“Yes?”
“… … .”
Shaolin Jeil Gijae goes to eat meat to avoid people’s eyes, and Hwasan Jeil Gijae persecutes Nokrim King.
‘Is it really okay if this happens?’
Baekcheon once again felt that Kangho’s future was bleak.
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