The Thousand-Slayer Swords Association-Episode 255
EP.256 Part 5 - Disappearance, investigation (5)
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Fortunately, it was fortunate that Danghwaseo was full of energy..
If so, what you need to think about now is none other than your future steps..
He said in his letter.
“First, let’s go to the end of the cave. It worked out just fine. Now that we've reached Mok Sokkyo, exploring the cave won't be that difficult..”
“It'll be okay.?”
“My stomach is full and I have enough energy. Even if I starve like this, I can probably last another week..”
It was true..
Mo Liwon nodded and asked..
“I was here first and here's what I found out:?”
“Not much. However, it is certain that a large number of White Lotus Church figures are located somewhere here. The number of things that have been breaking my neck so far is in the triple digits. Isn't it worth seeing that they keep popping up??”
Dang Hwa-seo clicked his tongue and said, “Tsk,” and the expression on his face was quite annoying..
It was worth it.
How extreme was her suffering here..
The haggard appearance from the moment they first met is still deeply embedded in Mok Riwon's mind..
Aside from that, if you think about her argument, it was like that..
“There is definitely a particularly large cavity..”
The feeling of Mokriwon was that it was a large space that could not be compared to such a narrow passage..
You can feel the energy of the people there, so it wouldn't be wrong to say that that place is the headquarters of White Lotus Bridge..
Nodding his head, Mo Ri-won said, and Dang Hwa-seo's eyes widened at that..
“…Do you feel that??”
“hmm? That's right.”
When I answered, Danghwaseo’s appearance was strange..
What should I say... Would it be better to describe it as looking at a different species?.
Anyway, it was a look in Mokriwon's eyes that was both unfamiliar and familiar..
“Don't look at me like that. Even Namgung does this much..”
“…Ah, suddenly it doesn't feel like such a big deal..”
Danghwaseo's appearance has returned to its original state..
Mokriwon thought.
‘What on earth is Namgoong??’
In fact, even Mok Ri-won knew that he was humbled by something so great..
However, from the moment he said it was something that even Namgung Jincheon could do, it started to feel like it was really no big deal..
Mokriwon has a lot to think about..
Of course, that couldn't have been the answer..
“…Let's go first.”
Mok Riwon spoke less..
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Since this place is clearly believed to be the base of the White Lotus Church, what we need to think about is what kind of group they are..
“Baekryeongyo is the predecessor of the Demonic Cult. Most people know that.”
It was a long story.
At the time, Baekryeongyo was a Buddhist group that existed only in the western region beyond Xinjiang, and there was little exchange with the central plains, so there was not much exchange with them..
If there's one thing, it's that there were a few times in their past history when they lost out to the midfielder..
Their leader at the time died on the orders of the Emperor of the Central Plains..
Because of this, the White Lotus Church harbored a grudge against the Central Plains, and in the process, those who insisted on revenge were divided, resulting in the Heavenly Demon Church..
“…That is the claim that is accepted as orthodoxy..”
“I know this too. It is said that the first Cheonma, who founded Cheonma Shinyo, was a monk..”
“Yes, it was after the 3rd Heavenly Demon Lee Moo-baek that they degenerated. At that time, it was more correct to say that the Heavenly Demon Church belonged to the Buddhist group rather than to the martial arts group..”
Mo Ri-won’s expression darkened a little when Lee Moo-baek’s name came up..
『Please kill me.
It was Lee Moo-baek’s will..
He was a commoner who did not want to suffer anything but was merely swayed by fate..』
It was a phrase written in a memorandum left by Seongryun's first ruler..
An image of what could have been one's future collapsed due to the deadly force of life..
Mok Riwon felt sad about his life..
Regardless of those feelings, the conclusion that can be drawn right away was that.
“In that case, the White Lotus Church would resemble the Heavenly Demon Church before it was corrupted. You can think of it as using Buddhist martial arts.?”
“Yes, I was able to confirm it by actually confronting them. Although their appearance was truly vicious, their martial arts had a texture similar to that of Shaolin used by Monk Ilun..”
“What you need to think about is why they are in the midfield..”
“I'm expecting it to be related to the Demonic Cult, but... Of course it is. I can't be sure unless I actually meet him and ask him questions..”
“Then let's get ready.”
Mokriwon chose Heukya..
As we continued talking, we arrived in front of the group..
A light so bright that it was blinding was coming out..
Of course, that doesn't mean there was that much light, it just meant that even though the space was illuminated with torches, it was still too bright compared to the path we had taken so far..
“They built a village. inside the cave.”
The place was in a shape that could be called a village..
Dozens of small houses are crowded together, and as I strain my eyesight, most of the people I see there are civilians who don't know martial arts..
All the drones are hiding.
It's been like that for a while.
I don't know if they know, but their location has already been determined by Mokriwon's mood from an earlier time..
Why don't you run in?.
I've been holding on to those doubts, but now it's time to resolve them..
“Come out.”
Mokriwon's voice echoed in the cave..
It was that moment.
Crash!
People in black came out from all over and began to surround Mokriwon and Danghwaseo..
The number was over a hundred..
The eyes revealed through the masks gathered together like luminous dots and all shot towards Mokriwon..
It wasn't just them.
Even the village residents were staring at Mokriwon and Danghwaseo..
“…Small cooperative.”
Danghwaseo whispered.
“Those who went missing are mixed among the civilians. It's strange.”
Mo Liwon nodded..
Certainly, among these disparate people, there were those who had an aura of familiarity..
However, rather than being held together, their appearances seemed to be mixed among themselves..
As if he came here voluntarily..
“It's okay to check it out..”
After whispering like that, Mokriwon shouted loudly..
“I am Mok Ri-won, the leader of the Yongbongdan under the Jungwon Murim League! Who leads you?!”
Even though he shows signs of being wary, he never rushes in first..
Mok Riwon was able to realize one thing from it..
‘is wary of me.’
Even though Danghwaseo used to rush at him when he was alone, that was the only reason he didn't run at him now..
It was nothing new.
It is not that special that the treatment of the strong and the weak is different..
More important than that was the reason they were wary of themselves..
Did he learn that he had reached transcendence through the news of the Blue Dragon, Feimu Emperor, or did he know that he was a celestial being?.
The reason they brought up the option like this was because they were the White Lotus Cult, which is related to the Demonic Cult..
It was a moment when I had a lot to think about..
“Make a way.”
What was heard was a fairly young voice..
The warriors who were blocking the front line split to the left and right, creating a path..
And, there was a man standing at the end..
“Don't go out on your own.”
Long black hair, a skinny body like a sick person, and a cane to support the body..
The eyes that appeared on the sickly, clear face were sunken down in despair..
However, the light in those eyes was shining brighter than anyone else in the world..
Is that kind of person the leader of these warriors, and is a man who looks like a minor in an important position in the White Lotus Church?.
That thought occurred to me, but then I passed out..
It was because Mok Riwon's Holy Spirit skill, known only to Mok Riwon, reacted..
Cooung―
My heart is beating loudly.
The silky texture of the temple unravels and wraps itself around the body..
My eyes were trembling and my fists were tense..
‘It's a star.’
By some coincidence, he was also a star..
A pure white glow surrounds him..
It was a stubborn white that never allowed contamination, and at the same time, it was a persistent white that hated all the demons in the world from the very beginning..
From the moment we met, Cheonsalseong began to show hostility..
And, Seongryun began to rejoice..
“Please follow me.”
And the star of the man who turns his body,
‘Perm Star).’
The natural enemies of all the demons in the world were there..
“…Small cooperative.”
“…Follow me.”
Mok Riwon’s expression hardened..
The conviction that something was happening in a different way than he thought was building within him..
As I walk, Danghwaseo follows me..
As I followed him past the warriors on both sides, I arrived at a particularly large house in the middle of the village..
The man glanced at the document and said.
“Could the owner of the party please leave his seat?.”
“what is that….”
“Sojeo, I’m coming..”
“narrow neck!”
“Don't worry.”
Even if he plans a trick, none of his tricks will work at this distance..
Mokriwon reassured Danghwaseo with a glance..
Danghwaseo chewed his lips in anger, then sighed and lowered his head..
“…I'll wait.”
“I'll be back soon.”
Immediately after speaking, Mok Riwon went into the house..
A desolate interior was created where nothing was visible except for a few tools necessary for daily life..
The man sat in the middle and said.
“Meet the owner of the castle of heaven.”
The moment he started shaking, strange words came out of his mouth..
“…No, should I say he is the owner of Jamiseong?.”
Mok Riwon’s eyes widened..
See next episode
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