Chapter seven
Volcano Reincarnation 2
Colorful autumn leaves fell.
The heat went away and a cool wind blew..
However, it was a weather that only applied to the midfield..
The Gobi Desert in Gansu was still the same..
“Finally, goodbye to this damn desert..”
Joo Seocheon stretched out and muttered..
It's already been two months since the Ten Places in Heaven became the Eight Places in Heaven..
The standby order issued by the Murim Alliance has finally been lifted..
“I should have sent it back a long time ago, but please forgive me for sending it now..”
Il Ji-gwang, who took over as general command of the Nanju branch on behalf of Woo Il-moon, apologized..
“it's okay. Wasn't there a situation?.”
I don't know about other places, but all the disciples of the Hwasan Sect who lost Woo Il-moon should have been sent back..
However, it would be a big deal if the blood religion passed through Okmungwan again and made a secondary invasion..
Because of this, it was burdensome to disconnect the main power..
The Murim Alliance also expressed their apologies and asked to remain..
“Thank you for your understanding..
And please forgive my initial rudeness..”
When we first met, he was so burning for revenge, but now there was no trace of him..
“I'm not sure what you're talking about..”
Joo Seocheon smiled slightly and joked so as not to be a burden..
The reason he took over the general command was not simply because he was a member of the great clan of Gansu, but also because of his excellent judgment, martial arts, and reputation..
In fact, he played many active roles in the Battle of Blood and Blood, and had quite an influence..
“I've really been indebted to you all this time. It's late tonight, so let's leave right away tomorrow. Thank you for your hard work.”
Iljigwang, who had not smiled the entire time, also smiled lightly..
“Then I'll see you tomorrow when I leave..”
“There's no need for that. The formalities are over, so leave when it’s convenient..”
“Thank you for caring me.”
Joo Seocheon opened the office door and came out..
“Thank you for your hard work!”
As soon as they came out, the warriors standing guard saluted politely..
There was respect in those eyes..
“take care.”
Joo Seocheon smiled a little awkwardly and responded to the greeting..
I went through the hallway and went downstairs..
“execution.”
“Ah, Naksamae.”
silent Night.
A fairy stood among the soft lights..
“I wasn't sleeping yet?”
“Somehow I woke up. Come to think of it, the death penalty is……”
“I've just heard that the Murim Alliance has received an order to withdraw..”
“really?”
Nak So-wol’s face brightened..
Even though I stayed in Nanju city instead of outside for two months, I was still exhausted..
“It is difficult to dismiss the daily temperature range in the desert as a whim..”
“okay?”
“Isn't it too much of an interest in the Chinese language?.”
Luo Sowol puffed out his cheeks slightly and grumbled..
“Rather, if you're not going to sleep, should we take a walk??
Because it's not good to talk late at night..”
“okay.”
Even though it was a warning, there was virtually no threat, so we often spent time talking like this..
Through the conversation so far, I was able to find out how Nak So-wol was doing and the whereabouts of the death penalty..
Nak So-wol reached the end of the peak and became a master..
The name is not widely known yet, but if you look at your skills, Wi Ji-gyeol guaranteed that you will be able to be ranked among the top 100 great masters in the world, so there is no doubt about it..
Lastly, Nak So-wol, Jang Hong, and Jang Seo-eun were listed side by side as one of only 24 Maehwa Swordsmen..
“It's really amazing to be able to get a plum blossom test at an age when you haven't even reached your contract. I'm proud of being the death penalty.”
The genius Nak So-wol is also Nak So-wol, but Jang Hong and Jang Seo-eun are also not ordinary..
It was remarkable growth..
“I feel strange every time I hear it.
When the death penalty says so, I don't think it's great at all..”
Nak So-wol responded as if it were absurd..
“I'm not saying this for no reason, I really mean it, so don't be like that..”
Joo Seocheon smiled bitterly..
I didn't even mean to make fun of you, but it doesn't mean I don't understand..
If you didn't know about second life, you had no choice but to look like a rare monster..
Even in Joo Seocheon’s opinion, it was absurd..
He reached the level of peace with only a few terms and conditions, was among the top, and achieved achievements that a criminal could not even dream of..
This was not just once or twice, but it was breaking records one after another, so it was absurd for Nak So-wol..
“Is it true, Geomryong??”
Nak So-wol smiled like a fairy with her eyes wide open..
With the death of Inryong Ho Deokchang, a vacancy was created in Oryongsambong..
Of course, Joo Seocheon sat down..
In fact, its inaction and reputation have already surpassed the level of the Five Dragons and Three Peaks..
However, Oryongsambong is a title that refers to the highest of the later indexes from Gyeongsang to Irip, so it is not wrong..
The reason it was not part of the Oryongsambong in the meantime was because there was no change in the existing Oryongsambong and there was no reason for Joo Seo-cheon to take that position by pushing someone out..
However, when Ho Deok-chang passed away and people were looking for someone to take his place, Joo Seo-cheon's name naturally came up..
‘It's a sword dragon……’
Joo Seocheon was lost in thought, as if he was amazed once again..
He was called the hero of the political faction and was included in the Oryongsambong, the idol of late Jisoo that you can never have in your life if you miss it..
He, too, once dreamed of it out of envy, but gave up in discouragement, saying he didn't know the subject..
It feels strange to achieve a dream that seemed so far away..
“……”
While Joo Seo-cheon was reminiscing about the past, Nak So-wol pretended to look at the stars and kept an eye on the executioner..
He looked like he wanted to ask something, but he seemed to hesitate, swallowing his words several times..
“me, death penalty.”
How many times have I hesitated?.
Luo Sowol found it difficult to speak..
“huh?”
“By any chance, the death penalty... … Are you thinking of becoming a journalist??”
“Eh?”
When Samae asked a completely unexpected and unexpected question, Ju Seo-cheon tilted his head as if it were absurd..
“There have been some rather sinister rumors going around for some time now..
It is said that the death penalty is trying to become Jang Mun-in instead of Jang Mun-munja, Jeong Hwi-ryeon. At first, people dismissed it as a rumor, but I heard eyewitness accounts that the executioner showed his own merits in the bloody battle..”
‘You're finally here.’
Well, didn't he go wild and use his strength in the Battle of Blood and Blood?.
On the contrary, I thought, ‘It’s time to come.’.
‘Well, a lot of things have happened in the meantime..’
It was understandable that Jashingong's eyewitness account was buried..
Starting with the fact that the Ten Chairs of the Supreme Heaven immediately became the Eight Chairs, there were many events such as bloodshed and bloodshed and the reactions of each power..
Joo Seo-cheon opened his energy box, scanned the surroundings, and called out to Nak So-wol..
“Samae.”
“yes, death penalty.”
Luo Xiaoyue was unexpectedly unperturbed..
There was some anxiety in his eyes..
He seemed a little uncomfortable.
However, relatively calmly, I waited for the next words without avoiding eye contact..
“If you're asking if it's your own credit, that's true..”
Joo Seocheon casually told the truth..
Luo Sowol was just calm..
I wasn't angry, disappointed, or embarrassed..
“I'm not surprised?”
“……That can't be possible. I was surprised..
But I believe in the death penalty. What are the circumstances??”
‘Is she a fairy?.’
I was moved by the trust in that voice..
I almost shed tears..
A smile spread across my lips..
“okay.”
“Then I won't force you to ask..
Instead, you should tell me what happened later.?”
“of course.”
For some reason, Nak So-wol smiled as if relieved at Joo Seo-cheon's answer..
It's so pretty that I'm always captivated by it..
My heart is pounding.
It's a big deal.
‘If this continues, I'll end up doing something wrong..’
The excitement did not stop because the most beautiful woman in Huashan, or rather the most beautiful woman in Shaanxi, was just a stone's throw away..
If you think about it, I couldn't control my pulse even though there was a child in front of me who was very young, literally the age of my granddaughter..
“Maybe it's because my body is young, or I'm full of blood... … It's hard to control my emotions.”
“Death penalty, my inner thoughts are coming out again..
Also, I think we have a guest. Please don't say anything weird..”
Luo Xiaoyue lowered her head and hid her red cheeks..
“ah.”
Joo Seocheon looked awkward and took a step back..
“Excuse me, Jegal Soje..”
“……no. I was rude during the conversation..”
The moonlight hidden between the clouds flows minutely and illuminates the shadow..
Zhuge Suran's pure white skin was revealed.
“I'm just here to flirt, don't worry about it..
Let’s go now……”
“no. It worked out better.
I just happened to have something to tell you..”
“……?”
Zhuge Suran lifted the flowing hair..
“To be precise, I would like to ask for some cooperation..”
“Cooperation… … This is it?”
“yes.”
You don't have to fight alone anymore.
It was good to inform people who might find it helpful about Amcheonhoe..
Since Cheonchu is hiding in the political faction, we need your help even more..
I had to take care to keep him from running wild..
I told the leader of the Murim League in advance..
That alone is enough to keep it in check.
However, the really important thing could not be revealed..
There was a high possibility that among the elders there was Cheon Chu..
So I deliberately revealed only the minimum amount of information..
Instead, he would pass on further information to a few trusted people..
This was the case with the Murim lord Nangong Weiwu, the military officer Zhuge Zhongho, and the earth dragon Zhuge Sang, who was the deputy military commander and would later be called the Commander of Heaven..
“What I'm going to say now may be a little, or even a lot, absurd. However, please do not ignore it and just listen. Please.”
When Ju Seo-cheon made a serious expression, Zhuge Suran must have felt something and turned his body back to face him..
“There is a force that secretly seeks to rule this martial arts world..
They are not Jeongdo, Apostles, and Demons.”
I said this after confirming that there were no people around..
I expanded my senses as much as possible and periodically explored the area to check..
If I felt anything wrong, I paused for a moment and stayed alert, and if there was no problem, I continued talking again..
Ju Seocheon explained to Zhuge Suran about Amcheonhoe..
The content was quite rich and detailed..
It was more than what was revealed to the leaders of the Murim League and those around them..
The value of Mosamibong is strategy and resourcefulness..
So the more you know, the more powerful it becomes..
I thought it would be better to tell you everything except the difficult things..
Unlike other people, Zhuge Suran was not surprised, disbelieving, or embarrassed..
As usual, I calmly accepted it without even raising an eyebrow..
“If that's true……”
Still an emotionless voice.
“Really, they are scary people..”
“yes.”
You can tell just by looking at the recent bloody war..
How many places can you move to one of the Madoise areas on your own?.
It is an unprecedented organization..
What was really scary was that they tried to take advantage by minimizing the damage rather than taking the lead..
In addition, considering various elixirs and treasures, their value cannot be converted into money..
“a few… … Is it okay if I ask?”
“of course.”
“Why do you need my cooperation??”
“Zhuge Xiaozhe's genius, resourcefulness and scheming are needed..”
It was an immediate answer.
“…… I am very grateful for your high evaluation, but if you are thinking of reviews that are known to the public, you are misunderstanding. It is said that there are as many kin in Gangho as there are grains of sand, so if you look a little, you will find that there are more people than me.……”
“no. doesn't exist.”
Joo Seocheon interrupted with a voice full of confidence..
“Mosamibon is by no means an empty name..
Didn't you actually create Kimunjin, which will change the system of Jinbeop in the future? In addition, I have seen him active in battlefields and command posts..”
The aspects of resourcefulness are also diverse..
Starting with Zhuge Dynasty's specialty, the battle strategy, he even devises military strategies and various plots..
“In that bloody, large-scale battlefield where most warriors would go crazy over time, Sojeo did not lose his cool..
No, on the contrary, he corrected the confusion of the soldiers..”
Its excellence was confirmed once again through the Battle of Jeonghyeoljeon..
“How many commanders or plotters do you think there are who respond to the ever-changing war situation??”
In the meantime, although it wasn't great, he showed appropriate inaction and took care of his own body. It wasn't overrated for no reason..
‘Cheongunsa Temple, Mosami Peak, and Mangak Icheon.
As long as these three live, there will be no defeat..
Previous history has rarely seen their forces combined, but this time will be different..’
In the past, 'What would have happened if these geniuses had acted at the same time?' There was a discussion held on the topic.
Geniuses worthy of being included in future history.
Had they lived without restrictions and tragedy, the outcome would have been different..
“Often, there are people who make absurd claims that they got into the Five Dragons and Three Peaks because of luck or just because of their beauty, but they are narrow-minded people who are jealous of Sojeo, so you don't need to worry about it at all..
Oh, that doesn't mean that Zhuge Xiaozhe's appearance isn't outstanding. To the extent that it becomes difficult to breathe at any time.……”
I have so much to say.
Although it hasn't happened yet, there are many other achievements made in the past..
There were countless talented people who died in that era, but it was not for nothing that he took the baton at a young age..
“That, stop……”
“Even before… … yes?”
I tried to recite compliments one after another to seduce him somehow, but I got stuck..
“Oh, okay, so… … please stop……”
Zhuge Suran put his hands together, held the hem of his sleeves, and bowed his head..
His body was shaking slightly, so I checked his expression to see if he was angry..
Her face is as red as a ripe persimmon, and her lips are slightly bitten as if she is holding something back..
‘Oops, did I make a mistake??’
Joo Seo-cheon thought it was a mistake..
Excessive praise is not a good thing.
Some people may hear it as sarcasm..
If you misunderstood it that way, it's the worst..
As I thought about the hero's deeds, I became excited..
“It's not like flattery, really.……”
“Oh no… … that……”
This time she silences him..
“Yes, thank you for your words... … that… … Because I'm embarrassed……”
Zhuge Suran had difficulty squeezing out his voice..
“hmm……”
Joo Seocheon was drooling..
‘Is it the same person??’
Even though he was an expert in the police department, he had to doubt his eyes..
My mouth almost dropped when the cool-headed counselor, who didn't even get upset about most things, left with a red face..
It was so amazing in so many ways that my breathing became heavy and my heart almost started pounding, but I held it in..
“I got to see the death penalty again..”
I was so busy talking that I forgot there was someone next to me..
When I turned my head, I saw Nak So-wol with her eyes open..
“He must have enjoyed the taste of the river while cruising around the river, and his skill in playing with women's hearts is unusual..”
“…… There are no thorns in the words?”
“joy.”
I glared at Luo Sowol, wondering what he was so dissatisfied with..
“Anyway, I'm very sorry if it was a burden..
However, this is an opinion without a single lie..
I, no, we need Jegal Sojeo's power..”
“If you say that much... … all right.”
“Do you believe me??”
“These are the words of Confucius Zhou, not anyone else..”
This is why reputation is important.
No matter how powerful you are, if you don't have a reputation to influence, no one will believe you..
“thank you!”
Joo Seocheon smiled brightly and bowed..
the next day.
Members of the political faction who remained in Nanju, including Ju Seo-cheon, returned home in large numbers..
Volcanic waves were the first.
For reference, in the case of Wi Ji-gyeol, he returned with several disciples as soon as the Battle of Jeonghyeol was over..
Even though it was the middle of a war and there was an order to stand by, the monk was in trouble so he had no choice but to go as Elder Hwasan..
Even the volcanic wave did not find this a problem..
“See you next time then.”
Joo Seo-cheon greeted his comrades who turned their backs in Nanju..
“It was an honor to fight with Maehwajeonggeom Daehyup..
Your family will be proud for generations to come.”
Several warriors of the Murim Alliance greeted me with great emotion..
It felt burdensome but not bad..
“see you next time.”
Honggo’s greeting was simple..
In addition, I managed to greet some important people..
Because I didn't have time, I couldn't say hello to everyone..
Anyway, we said hello briefly the day before, so it was okay..
The road to the volcano didn't take very long.
I rode as hard as I could on a horse prepared by Nanju, and when I could no longer run, I used light attack..
Since they were all first-class elites, their speed was fast and they did not get tired easily..
In particular, the plum blossom inspection was overwhelming..
Didn't meet any thieves either..
No, on the contrary, I hid because I didn't want to encounter the thieves..
I thought it might provoke a discussion or something annoying, so I paused for a while..
And not long after, we arrive at the volcano..
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When we arrived at the volcano, it was noisy as expected..
“Did you come?.”
Joo Seo-cheon wanted to go see Master's face first, but the atmosphere was not good, so he decided to hold out..
Yoo Jeong-mok probably doesn't like it either, given his personality..
So, I decided to hurry up and start reporting..
Not long after, Joo Seo-cheon was summoned to a royal meeting..
“Tell exactly what you saw and heard..”
Wijigyeol also heard something vaguely, but what comes out of the mouth of the person concerned is different..
Joo Seo-cheon talked about the events of that time in detail, referring to the black crown or the realization of the image..
It was quite a boring time, but no one in the Five Elders paid attention..
I listened intently and heard everything as if I wouldn't miss a thing..
I often asked questions out of curiosity, so I answered them honestly..
“……That is all.”
“Phew……”
Sighs came from all over the place..
It was a shock.
There were no other words to replace it..
And we discussed the current awkward situation..
“Should I at least become a regent?……”
“Uh huh. Sounds like a big problem.”
“Wow.”
A regent is someone who acts on behalf of a king who is unable to rule directly..
Usually, a regent is appointed when the king is terminally ill or when the king is too young to make decisions..
There is no alternative term, so it is expressed as regent, but the word itself means king, so if you do it wrong, you will be accused of being a traitor..
“To make matters worse, the problem of Jashingong has not yet been resolved, so what on earth is going on?.”
The Five Elders of Hwasan groaned in unison..
“So, I have an idea.”
Joo Seocheon opened his mouth..
“thought?”
“yes. First, let me tell you about yourself..”
“tell me.”
“First of all, it's really random, but I'm a genius..”
“under?”
Elder Hwasan Oh reacted with astonishment..
They looked at me like I was crazy..
Before his eyes turned to criticism, Ju Seo-cheon continued his next words..
“This is the world’s evaluation of me..
As for how absurd those reviews were, they say that I was born with a sacral delay, that I ate elixirs as if I were eating a meal, and that I was even able to master the Twenty-Four Plum Blossom Sword Techniques in just a week..”
It's not all wrong..
Past life is a hidden secret, but if you think about it, a few things are true..
“So you're calling it bragging now??”
Myung Soo-ak and Jo Mu-yang’s face turned red..
It seemed like he was asking me if I was joking..
“Who would believe such nonsense in the first place? common sense……”
“It's impossible. And my inaction is also impossible according to common sense. All you have to do is use some force..”
According to the terms and conditions, he is at the top level among the world's top 100 masters, and is at a level where it is difficult to find an opponent even in Hwagyeong..
If you think about his other achievements, it's truly absurd..
On the other hand, if there is no sacral retardation or other valid reasons, they will say that it makes no sense and say something..
“So, it is not surprising that he quickly achieved more than ten saints. All I have to do is claim that I have learned and trained hard since my name just became known..”
“Wow, I think there's more to it. Please don't spin it around and say it clearly..”
Pharmacist Youngjin pounded his chest in frustration..
“The former Jangmun-in and Geomseon are actually lying when they said that the Uhwadeungseon was not far away..”
“……ah!”
Cheolhyeolmaegum, Shim Ok-ryeon noticed something..
“Indeed, I understand what the intention is..”
Wijigyeol, who had been silent with his arms crossed, came forward..
“The problem is serious if there are only a few days left on the mountain and your only disciple is young and lacking. In such a case, there is only one action you can take..”
“yes. It is a way to pass on one's own merits to a monk so that he can teach them on his behalf..”
“The deceased Jang Mun-in called you aside and taught you how to use a sword, so there is nothing strange about it. But no matter how genius you are, wouldn't it be a bit unfair to leave it all up to you? No matter what, you will still be suspicious..”
“no. You don't have to. All I have to do is say that I am not the only one who has inherited his skills..”
“what is that……?”
“Hwasan Oh Elder, it's everything..”
Moorim focused on the actions of the Hwasan faction..
I wondered how the Hwasan faction, said to be at its peak of all time, would fare after losing Jang Moon-in..
After some time, a big announcement is made to the Volcanic Sect..
“With Jeong Hwi-ryeon?”
The strong people were surprised..
“No, if you think about legitimacy, that's correct.……”
It is decided that Jeong Hwi-ryeon will become the next great literary scholar..
This is natural considering it is a one-person story..
“Isn’t Elder Hwasan Oh planning to present Jang Mun-in as a puppet??”
However, Jeong Hwi-ryeon is too young to be promoted as a long-time writer..
Some thought of the puppet leaders that often arise from regencies..
There were also ugly rumors going around..
For reference, Amcheonhoe also had a hand in spreading the negative rumors..
‘The road ahead will never be easy.’
Cheon-gi decided to destroy everything related to Zhou Seo-cheon..
I did everything I could to get my hands on it..
Meanwhile, additional news hits Kang-ho..
“How come one knows but the other doesn't? It's not like the Hwasan faction put Jeong Hwi-ryeon in front of them without thinking..”
“what does that mean?”
“I heard that the leadership, including Elder Hwasan Oh, is training young and underachieving scholars..”
“Please tell me in more detail.”
“First of all, I have to tell you about Geomseon, who became friends with the Blood Demon not long ago.……”
circumstances of volcanic waves.
It was reported that Geomseon was actually about to embark on a mountain climb, and that special measures were taken for his still young student..
In addition to Jeong Hwi-ryeon, he passed down his teachings to Elder Hwasan Oh and one other person..
That one person was Joo Seo-cheon..
“Huh, isn't this unprecedented??”
“But it really was an unavoidable situation..
Woo Il-mun Jinin took on disciples too late during his lifetime..”
“But even so, what is the reason why Elder Hwasan Oh passed the message on to Ju Seo-cheon? if……”
Unlike Elder Hwasan Oh, Joo Seocheon is young..
His ability was outstanding, and his influence was easily counted..
A question was raised as to whether Woo Il-moon, who was dissatisfied with the quality of his disciple, tried to entrust it to Ju Seo-cheon..
The volcanic wave responded as if it had been waiting..
“It's a rumor.
The person who will lead the future of Hwasan is none other than Jeong Hwi-ryeon and Jang Mun-in..”
Volcanic waves were nailed to prevent unnecessary sounds from being made..
For martial arts, especially political factions, public speech was especially important..
In the case of the Daemun faction, they attach great importance to justification and cannot pick up what they say directly..
Joo Seo-cheon also occasionally appeared in public places and emphasized to people that he had no intention of becoming a long-time writer..
“Then, what is the reason why his teachings were passed down to Ju Seo-cheon??”
Ju Seo-cheon is a hero of the political faction, but he actually has no status within the monks..
Even though it is true that he is the leader of the Five Elders of Hwasan and receives his own merits, Ju Seo-cheon was different..
That was the question.
“That's because no one in Hwasan can match Ju Seocheon's genius. Even if Elder Hwasan Oh or Maehwa Geomsu receive the teachings of Jasin, they are not good enough to teach Jeong Hwi-ryeon Jang Mun-in..”
Elder Hwasan Oh was taught the nine rules, but was unable to actually learn them..
Since he is old enough, he is long past the time to learn, and if his qualifications were right, he would have been a candidate for a long-term writer..
“Actually, I was planning to reveal it when I got the chance..
Originally, I was preparing to announce it, but due to the bloody war, I had to hide it unintentionally. I hope Kangho's fellow countrymen will understand..”
Smart people have some idea of the inside story..
‘In order for Jeong Hwi-ryun to achieve his own achievements, Ju Seo-cheon's teachings are essential. It would be against fairness to give divine merit to the Four Great Disciples, who are not elders, so was it delivered to all the Five Elders of Hwasan?.’
It was the correct answer.
It would be understandable if Jahain's contribution was delivered only to Joo Seo-cheon in addition to Jeong Hwi-ryeon..
So I also learned about Elder Oh..
However, because of Geomseon’s seniority, the teaching of new techniques was different..
During his lifetime, Woo Il-moon convinced the leadership that in addition to the secret of the Plum Blossom Heart Gong, Ju Seo-cheon may have realized 'Zha' on his own as he was at the end of the Hwa-gyeong and just before the Hyeon-gyeong..
Fortunately, the leadership agreed..
Sangcheonjwa, truly an absolute expert who has achieved achievements near the level of Wuhwa, so I had nothing to say..
Thanks to this, I was able to somehow solve my own problem, which cannot be explained unless I was in a past life..
Of course, despite these efforts, some unsavory words came out, but the Hwasan faction said, “If we overturn, we will be punished.” It became quiet when a river called,.
So, time passed by hecticly as numerous small and medium-sized sects, starting from the old factions and the five generations, underwent changes, including the cleanup of the Battle of Jeonghyeol and the situation of the Hwasan faction..
Autumn passes quickly and winter comes..
As the snow fell heavily, the last sun set.
Joo Seocheon turned 21.
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