Chapter 460
460fury. an ominous omen
A new morning has dawned.
There were traces of bandits holding a party all night long as they welcomed the Green Forest Lord for the first time in decades across the summit of Chukyongbong Peak. Men snoring loudly were scattered here and there..
It seemed like all the alcohol I had secretly brought with me was gone, and the strong scent of alcohol drifted gently on the wind. On one side, Eun-ho was sleeping, purring in Dae-ho's arms..
“……It's a mess..”
The green-clad monk who came out of the tent let out a small sigh..
Jang Geol, Gu Gil, and Chae Joo, who came outside with him, frowned..
“You guys! I can't wake up right away!”
“While the creditors are having a meeting, we drink alone.?”
“The green forest turns very backwards.?”
The stockholders went around Chuyong Peak and kicked the bandits belonging to them to wake them up..
The comfortable subordinates held a party all night long and ate and drank, but monk Nokui and the owners of the seventy-two houses could not do so..
Master Nokui exchanged greetings with the bondholders who were originally under Georyeongchae and Homunchae, and talked all night long about the future of Noklim..
There wasn't enough time, even in a few days, but the important story was concluded a little while ago..
“Lord Maeng. We'll just leave now.”
“Just call me anytime!”
Noklim’s creditors took risks and decided to support him..
The monk in green smiled kindly and saw them off..
“Everyone, please be careful. As soon as I get back to my Yeomrachae, I'll make sure to communicate with everyone..”
“……Our leader is all good, but no matter how you look at him, he doesn't look like a bandit..”
Everyone burst into laughter at a joke made by one of the lenders..
““Hahaha!””
Only after Nokrim's lenders collected their men and left, was Monk Nokni finally able to have some alone time?.
He turned his back and muttered while looking at the mysterious scenery of Mt. Hyeongsan..
“……I still can't believe it.”
I am now in a position that I have dreamed of my whole life..
Green Forest Lord.
The fact that I followed in the footsteps of Nokrim Tuwang, who had unified Nokrim in the past, was an overwhelming feeling, and at the same time, the sense of responsibility to do well weighed heavily on my shoulders..
“I will express my intentions without shame. Please watch, Master..”
In the past, I was embarrassed to dare call Meng Haoyu, the King of Green Forest, my teacher, but not anymore..
After receiving the complete Manghotu from Baeksu-ryong, the monk of Nokrim was able to confidently declare that he was the rightful successor to King Nokrimtu..
“……Sometimes, when I feel shaken, I will ask my brother-in-law for advice..”
At that moment, a gentle wind blew and ruffled the green monk’s hair. It was as if a large hand was roughly sweeping him, and the green-robed monk unconsciously smiled and turned around..
The Sapa meeting, which had been postponed for a day, would soon begin again..
Master Nokui expressed his gratitude to the Sapa clan lords for their consideration for Noklim, and intended to carry out Noklim's wishes to them..
The green-robed monk spotted a familiar face coming up from below, smiled brightly, and quickly walked towards him..
“capital punishment. Did anything happen overnight? I had a lot to talk about with my creditors, so I couldn't even look into their beds..”
“hmm. Nothing much happened.”
Baek Soo-ryong nodded with a slightly tired expression..
However, Friar Green was not so indifferent that he would simply believe what he said. He looked at Baek Su-ryong’s complexion and asked carefully..
“Last night, I felt air waves crashing down the mountain. I didn't think anything would happen to my brother-in-law, so I wasn't worried... … . Is it related to this??”
“in fact…….”
Since it was not something that needed to be hidden, Baek Su-ryong briefly explained what had happened with Heuk Sa-ryeonju..
Upon learning of the situation, the green robed detective's expression hardened slightly..
“Something like that happened. Somehow, last night, Chuhon Gung-gwi came to the tent, opened his eyes and gave a warning.…….”
“……Chuhongungguiga? What did you say??”
“I was told not to go down the mountain. They said if you move as you please, they'll put an arrow in your back..”
“That person also has a great temperament..”
Baek Soo-ryong shook his head..
I was wondering why no one came down to see me even though I had such a sword fight with Heuk Sa-ryeonju last night, but it seems Chu Hon Gung-gwi stopped me in the middle..
Thanks to this, no one other than Heuksa Yeonju and Chuhongungwi could properly see Baeksuryong’s martial arts skills..
‘As for my identity… … probably won't say.’
Considering the nature of the Black Death Alliance, it was unlikely that Meng Longhui's identity would be revealed at the meeting..
No, of all the people in the meeting, everyone except the Ghost King knew about it, so it wouldn't be a problem to say it now..
Baek Su-ryong looked around and asked.
“The other tribes?”
“It hasn't arrived yet. They will appear one by one soon.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Byeok-an-gwi came up to Chuyongbong Peak with Akingok’s men..
Perhaps aware of the commotion last night, Byeok-an-gwi sent a message as soon as he saw Baek Su-ryong..
[What happened at night? I felt a huge collision of air waves.?]
[It's no big deal. I had a bit of a fight with the black snake..]
[……That's no big deal?]
[We'll talk in detail after the meeting is over..]
Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders without saying anything in detail, and Byeok-an-gwi frowned slightly and nodded..
The second person to appear was the Ghost King..
This time too, the Ghost King appeared on a palanquin, but instead of coming straight to the meeting place, he observed the surroundings from afar..
At the sight of him looking like he was looking for someone, the walleye clicked his tongue and said:.
“If it were me, I would get down from the palanquin first before the Black Snake Lord comes. Because it would look better if I came down on my own feet..”
“……Cheeky kid. Don’t tell me to do this or that..”
Even as he said so, the Ghost King obediently got down from the palanquin. Jiangshi, who had put down the palanquin, escorted the owner from the left and right..
The Ghost King had also made some kind of contract with Meng Longhui last night, so they exchanged glances as soon as he arrived..
[What happened after I returned last night??]
[It's no big deal. I was feeling tired so I relaxed a little on a moonlit night..]
[Hmm…….]
There was no need to explain in detail to the Ghost King..
The Ghost King seemed dissatisfied with the ambiguous answer, but then sat down as if it didn't matter..
And, as if it was only natural, Black Snake Runner and Chuhon Gunggui arrived last..
“Everyone's gathered.”
Heuksaryeonju spoke in a calm tone. He looked so gentle that you couldn't even guess that he was the man who had been swinging his sword around like a ghost last night..
When the White Water Dragon made eye contact for a moment, the Black Snake Lord smiled slightly and said:.
“Let's start the meeting.”
As if there was no reason to drag it out, as soon as we sat down, Heuksaryeonju got to the point..
“Is there anyone who is opposed to forming an alliance and forming a blood cult??”
““…….””
Among the Sapa leaders gathered, there was no one who objected..
* * *
Formation of the Safa Federation.
In the larger framework, agreement and consensus were reached quickly..
However, in detail, what each faction wanted was different, so in-depth discussions were needed..
The Mosan faction took the spoils of the blood religion.,
Akingok restores the honor of warriors who were falsely accused and had to hide in Akingok.,
Nokrim and Heuksaryeon wanted revenge..
“Are you saying we want to form an alliance with the Murim League??”
“That's the way it should be when we're dealing with the same enemy..”
“gibberish. Hypocrites of political factions can never be trusted..”
“So are you saying we should deal with the blood cult among ourselves??”
“If the Murim Alliance and the Blood Gyo fight first, the strategy is to attack them later..”
“That's just stupid. If you're not careful, you could get attacked by both of them..”
“What are you going to do with our soldier’s corpse? If you hand it over to the main faction, we will immediately use all our might.…….”
Each person's position and interests were in sharp conflict..
If it had been a martial arts competition, the result would have been sooner, but in these negotiations, the Sapa lords did not back down even an inch..
“…….”
During that process, Baek Soo-ryong did not participate and quietly observed the meeting. Uncharacteristically, he often made a blank expression..
In the end, Detective Green sent a message filled with concern..
[capital punishment. Leave the meeting to me and come get some fresh air..]
[……hmm. I need to do you a favor..]
Baek Su-ryong came out of the meeting hall. I was so distracted by various things that I had a hard time concentrating..
“Phew…….”
Baek Soo-ryong let out a long breath while looking at the magnificent view of Mt. Hyeongsan spread out below the peak..
It was a very good thing to form the Green League again..
but.
-What will you do if you meet the apostle again??
-Die or be killed. It's probably one of the two.
My mind was complicated in many ways throughout the night, thinking that it might not be long before I would meet my old disciples again..
“Have you been in a place like this??”
Baek Soo-ryong’s expression slightly distorted at the familiar sight. After all, he was the person I didn't want to face the most right now..
Black Snake Lord stood next to White Water Dragon and looked at the magnificent view together..
“After all, it's much better outside..”
“……Why are you out already? I don't think the meeting is over..”
“kicked out They said that fools who only know how to wield a sword should stay out. They say it only gets in the way.”
It was obvious who said that..
Other than Chu Hon Gung-gwi, there is no one out there who can insult the Black Snake Lord and still get away with it..
“Gung-gwi always has a lot of trouble.”
Heuk Sa-ryeonju took out the red moon from the pot and started wiping it with a clean cloth..
Every single touch was as delicate and sincere as a cilantro meal..
Baek Soo-ryong, who was quietly watching the scene, suddenly became curious and asked..
“Since when have you been friends with Chuhon Gunggui? I haven't heard anything about Moorim..”
At first glance, it seemed like they had known each other for over twenty years..
I understand that Heuksaryeonju is not yet 50 years old, so it means that he is a close friend whom he has known for almost half of his life..
I thought it might be a difficult question to answer, but the Black Snake Lord answered with an expression that said it was no big deal..
“Gung-gwi was originally a member of the Black Silhouettes..”
“……This is my first time hearing this story..”
“I guess so. I ran away before I could make a name for myself in my hometown..”
“……?”
Heuksaryeonju put the cloth in and looked at his face in the blade. The indifferent man's face was transparently reflected on the dark red surface of the red moon..
“Gunggui’s teacher was a very jealous person. He was so jealous of his student, who was much more talented than him, that the bullying became more and more severe, and eventually he tried to kill him. Fortunately, Gunggui noticed first and ran away from his teacher..”
“Looks like you helped me run away..”
Heuksaryeonju looked at the white water dragon with interest..
But that wasn't because Baek Soo-ryong guessed that he helped Gung-gwi..
“I'm not surprised. They say the master tried to kill his disciple..”
At that moment, Baek Soo-ryong clenched his teeth and tried to act calm..
“……It's not quite common in Sapa.?”
“It's not common, but it happens sometimes. There are also opposite cases. In the end, the person who was the teacher was killed by Gung-gwi..”
“…….”
“It was later that Chuhon Gunggui began to be called the Ten Lords. But Gung-gui refused to return to Heuksa-ryeon for a long time. You and I often met outside, but it was only a few months before we came back together..”
“……Because of the dead teacher?”
“well. You never know..”
Heuksaryeonju paused for a moment and then lightly swung the red moon in the air..
To him, wielding the sword was closer to daily life than training. Just like breathing, eating, and sleeping. No, it was a more natural act than that..
Heuksaryeonju, who used a few sword techniques, aimed the tip of his sword between the White Water Dragon's eyes. Baek Su-ryong didn’t even blink an eye..
“I don't know what the hesitation is, but I can't cut anything properly in that condition..”
“……Thanks for the advice.”
“He doesn't look very grateful..”
Heuksaryeonju smiled and turned around..
To begin with, he wasn't good at comforting things..
I was just curious so I came out and looked..
This is the true identity of the agony and pain that appears deep on the face of a monk who has mastered the Sura Hyeolcheondo method..
It was time for Heuksaryeonju, who had put Red Moon back into the Taoist house, to return to the meeting hall..
Tuk.
The blue stamen attached to the handle of the red moon broke off and fell to the floor..
The decoration was too plain and old for a new recruit. However, there was a moment of great agitation in the expression of Heuksaryeonju as he looked at it..
“……It's been on the line for twenty years, so it's worth it to fall.”
Heuk Sa-ryeonju muttered to herself and reached out to pick up the stamen..
It was one of the few gifts he received from a close friend in his life..
The Black Snake Lord put it deep in his arms..
* * *
“why, why…….”
Geoling Chaiju was trembling and barely muttered a word..
He couldn't explain the situation properly..
That being that suddenly appeared blocking the way.
At first I ignored it because I didn't feel any prayers..
But now, I couldn't even tell if 'that' was actually a person..
Jeez. Jeopuk.
They were just walking normally, but no one was moving. They were Georyeongchae bandits who reigned fear into people passing through the mountain path, but they were unable to move..
Sigh.-
It gets cut off without touching anything. Multiple lines are drawn overlapping, regardless of bone or muscle, and collapse as is..
Puhwaaaak!
Even as familiar faces collapsed into dozens of pieces right next to me, no one could turn their head..
“…….”
“…….”
This was because my entire body was paralyzed by the life that was pressing down on the space until it was suffocating..
“why, why…….”
Georyeongchaeju kept repeating the same words. My mouth didn't move any more than that..
Everyone died. Not a single one of Georyeongchae's bandits survived..
It was no different from a disaster that struck without any sign..
“cutting surface.”
The being stopped in front of Georyeongchaeju. Eyes as clear as glass were staring at one point..
“The cutting surface is clean.”
His eyes were looking at the part where Geo Ling Chaizhou's arm had been severed. It was wrapped with a bandage, but I don't know when it came off, but blood was dripping from the wound..
“……They say it was closed for ten years, but it hasn't developed much..”
He mumbled something unintelligible and nodded. Georyeongchaeju finally recognized that he was human..
“ah…….”
At that moment, the sky I suddenly saw was red as if stained with blood..
That was Georyeongchaeju’s last thought..
The moment the man passed him, Georyeongchaeju's body broke into dozens of pieces and collapsed..
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