Chapter 5
Murim was excited..
Shocking news was delivered to the Central Plains ahead of the political battle..
“Not the Eight Seas of the Supreme Heaven, but the Seven Seas of the Supreme Heaven.!”
Shin Seung’s death.
No, it was actually murder..
“What on earth happened??”
The stories that came out of the mouths of the people gathered in small groups in the guesthouse were full of Shaolin monks rather than the circumstances of Xinjiang or Cheonghae..
“Shinseung fell into the devil's trap..”
“I'll buy the alcohol, so tell me quickly.!”
“Do you know that the Demonic Cult's Namyang Protector, Daemadu Bangbultong, came to the central plain to reflect on his past evil deeds??”
“I know, but was it really true??
I heard that the Demonic Cult sent the Seo Pae Protector and the Wind Demon Corps to execute apostates... … Isn't that a hemp bean?.
I have to have faith.”
“It's just as they say. It was a lie.
The Seo Pae protection method and the wind horse band were just the cornerstone of setting a trap..”
“What on earth happened??”
“After much deliberation, the former head of Shaolin, Shin Seung, decided to show mercy to Bang Bul-tong, who asked for forgiveness..”
“Didn't you just say it was a lie??”
“okay! It was a lie! When the monk protected him with good intentions, the great demon head attacked from behind as if it had been waiting for him.!”
“Hey, is there such a bastard?!”
People who heard rumors about the priest were angry..
As the head of a small village, he worked harder to provide relief than anyone else..
In the past, he was respected for forgiving those who committed sins and even showing mercy while preaching against Buddhism..
Although he was a martial artist, he was called a monk because of his actions..
Although Shaolin is said to have been weak recently, there was still no one among the Central Plains who looked down on Shinseung..
When the Buddhist monk heard the end of the monk who had tried to take care of Daimadu until the end, he shed tears and praised him..
On the other hand, Bangbultong's notoriety continued to grow, reaching a level comparable to that of the leader of the Demonic Cult..
If the Great Demon Head had not been killed by the fist of a disciple who was angry at the loss of his teacher, everyone would have been outraged..
“Huh, it hasn’t been long since Hwasan’s Jang Mun-in passed away… … There is no end to misfortune..”
“Shaolin's successor has been decided, so there's nothing to worry about..
More than that, the real problem is volcanic debris..”
“Political faction. No, I never thought the martial arts hero would go away like that.!”
Maybe it was because the volcanic wave was too lucky, but even worse things happened one after another..
The worst of all was the news of the unknown fate of Joo Seo-cheon, who was considered to have carried the future of the martial arts faction..
“Is it really true that Joo Seocheon is dead??”
“I can't believe it, but it's true. They say he was present at the spot where Shinseung passed away. It is said that he was mortally wounded by a combined attack from Seopaehobeop and Pungma Daeju and fell down a cliff..”
“Huh! Aren't they the demonic demons of the Demonic Cult and the world's greatest masters when it comes to the Seopaehobeop and Pungma Daeju? If it is true that he was fatally wounded by them, then he is actually dead, not alive or dead..”
“yes. It's such a shame.”
“If things continue like this, won't the flag of magic be planted in the Jungwon Murim? It's a big deal. I need to pack my bags.”
“I'm worried about what happens in the future……”
Sadocheon.
“ha ha ha!”
Apostle Heaven slapped his knees and burst into laughter..
“Bring the alcohol! I guess I should hold a banquet today.!”
News of the death of Seonseung and Geomryong spread throughout the martial arts world..
Of course, it was well conveyed to Sado Cheon as well..
“Heaven took half of the Apostle Heaven, but it wants to give everything.!”
Sado Cheonju, who did not know the inner workings of Amcheonhoe, firmly believed that it was Sapa that benefited the most from this incident..
“Even though it wasn't the case, I didn't want to see the Hwasan faction doing so well, but it turned out really well..
Now that the heroes of the political faction have been lost, public sentiment toward them will also return..
People turn their eyes away if there is no immediate benefit to them..”
It was just as the Apostle Heavenly Father said..
For years, the gates of Huashanpa were lined with visitors, but not anymore..
More than half are gone.
There were even people asking for their offerings to be returned one after another..
“hmm.”
Apostle Heavenly Lord laughed heartily, then stopped laughing as if he remembered something..
‘But there is something that bothers me.’
Aside from the easy ones, some things were suspicious..
‘It's not strange that Namyanghobeop's repentance was a lie, but there's no way those ignorant bastards who say they have power if they do anything would have come up with a plan of this magnitude..’
Of course, the concept of ‘strength’ in the Demonic Cult also includes resourcefulness..
Strength is an ability, not physical strength..
However, most of the time, this ability had the side effect of destroying intelligence and creating demonic properties..
There are some who don't, but most die after being ridiculed..
Because of this reality, I stayed hidden rather than coming forward..
‘Above all, no matter how careless I was, I am concerned that I was attacked by a magician whose true intentions are unknown..’
It may be a needless worry, but there was no harm in being careful..
“Get ready to ask Hao Wen..”
Hapbi, Murimmaeng.
“……”
Nangong Weimu’s expression was not good..
There were dark clouds in the sky. didn't see any light.
“I can't believe this is happening……”
If Sadocheon gained a lot, the Murim League lost a lot..
The atmosphere in the Murim Alliance meeting room was not good..
All of the leadership had sad expressions on their faces..
It was truly a disaster as the invasion of the Demonic Cult was about to begin..
“Things are not good..”
Not long ago, I received help from Joo Seo-cheon to make up for my lack of finances..
It was the Murim League that sent him to the battlefield..
There was a saying in the world that favors were returned with vengeance..
“Elder Hwang. How was the search??”
“Not very good. I borrowed the help of not only beggars but also Shanxi political faction members, but I can't find it..
The deceased Zen master and that bastard are also unknown..”
The son of a bitch said he had no problem with marijuana..
“wooden amitabha buddha……”
I chanted Buddhist prayers as if I was saddened by the Gyeongin Incident..
‘Seocheonah……’
Nangong Weimu sighed..
“at las.”
There was satisfaction in Amcheonhoeju’s voice..
“That annoying bastard is dead..”
Joo Seocheon.
Just hearing the name made me angry..
When the news of the death of the man who had been causing so much harm was announced, a smile formed on my face..
“Cheongi. Good work.”
“no. I just did the obvious thing..”
Cheonki bowed his head and answered..
“After all, it is the brain of Dark Heaven..”
Amcheonhoeju’s voice was full of satisfaction..
Cheonki made a plan as if he was looking at the future..
When I first heard it, I had doubts about whether it was possible..
He made a bold move by exposing Tianqiu, approached Hong Gao, and tricked him into cooperating with him through coaxing..
“Once the person stops being suspicious and looks elsewhere, it is not difficult to deceive him..
In the case of the monk's disciple, it was not difficult for him to move because he had a very ambitious personality and was blinded by the reputation of a monk..”
It was easy, but it wasn't that simple..
If I fail, the loss is too great..
In particular, if suspicions about the poisonous dragon become confirmed, there will be significant restrictions on the actions of the political faction..
“However, it is a pity that the body was not found..”
“done. He was hit by Cheonchu's intangible poison, and even his heart was carefully checked, cut into pieces, and then a hole was made, so even if he were a hermit, he wouldn't be able to come back alive..
It's not that I don't know how cautious you are, but there are still things to worry about, so focus on them..”
“I will follow your orders.”
“I will tell Yo-gwang, and tell Ok-hyeong and Gaeyang to move so that there is no disruption to their plans..”
Amcheonhoe, who defeated the enemy, spread its folded wings..
“……”
Cheonki bowed his head in agreement but was lost in thought..
‘Yeah, if you think about common sense, there’s no way he’ll come back alive..
What's more, isn't it just a flower scene? I'm worried too much.’
The rumor that upset the Jungwon martial arts team spread even outside the country..
Namman, who recently pushed out the major tribes, was noisy..
“What is it??”
Recently, Qinghua's Toho and Yeori, who are fighting against the powerful forces of Southern Manchuria and gradually expanding their territory, have raised their voices..
“The hero passed away?”
“That's right.”
Wanchae's face wasn't good either..
The Qinghua region achieved much growth thanks to the subjugation of major tribes..
It was thanks to Joo Seo-cheon’s help..
Although not as much as Jungwon, Namman also attaches great importance to the Eunwon relationship..
Yuri also does not forget grace..
“Before I left, I told you to ask for help whenever you need it.……”
Yeo-ri muttered as if she was truly sorry..
“Is revenge possible??”
“It's impossible. The evil beast is no longer from this world, and the demonic cult that ordered the killing is based in Xinjiang..
If you're in Yunnan or Guangxi, you might be able to secretly dispatch troops, but it's impossible to go above that..”
“Okay.”
Yeori also knew that it wasn't something to be forced to do..
If you move more than a certain number of private soldiers, it is no longer revenge, but an invasion of the central plains..
“Even the sky is indifferent! How can you take someone like that?!”
Yeori screamed, pounding her chest in frustration..
“I resent this situation where I can't provide any help! Remembering this, I will definitely one day become independent in the name of Daewol.!”
Chief, Lapsal. Mount Mabur in the northwest.
On a plateau seven and a half miles above sea level stands a huge palace built during the Tang Dynasty..
Podalap Palace.
The palace rising above the rocky mountain left everyone watching in awe..
Looking at the exterior wall made of white and red in harmony, I thought that no enemy would be able to invade..
Although the height was high, the width from east to west was also long, and it had the force of a dragon lying on a mountain..
The fenced perimeter was built along a sloping ramp, and as I walked along the passage, I saw an old monk sitting there..
What was distinctive about him was that he wore a dark-colored robes and a hat..
The main sects of Lamaism are the Yeongma sect, the Galgeo sect, and the Salga sect..
The Jonggaek faction also studied in the Yeongma faction, also known as Honggyo, but came out after seeing the corruption of Lamaism and deploring it..
Afterwards, he denied and pointed out the doctrines of the three major sects, including Honggyo, and established a sect to correct the corruption of monks..
The name is Georupa, and they emphasized precepts and purity..
When the three major sects saw the Georu sect, they thought they would disappear soon, but that was not the case at all..
The chieftains received support from many people, perhaps because they were tired of the corruption of Lamaism, which had begun to rot during the Yuan Dynasty..
“Demonic religion, demonic religion……”
The leader of the Georu faction, the Jonggaek faction, was lost in thought after hearing the news from the central plains not long ago..
“Hehehe! What should I do if you go so vainly?.
At least you should tell me when you need help..”
The Jonggaekpa muttered as if he was talking to someone..
Yunnan.
The martial arts faction was busy preparing for the invasion of the Demonic Cult, but the Jeomchang faction was not a part of it..
This is the same reason why the Kunlun faction in Qinghai and the Peng family in Hebei do not move due to defensive duties when a civil war breaks out..
“That can't be possible.”
Jeomchang Chil-gongja, Dan Ha-seong denied it..
“Does it make any sense to say that Lord Zhou passed away just because he was attacked by Madou??
It's a rumor.”
Although it was only done twice, the martial arts performance was real..
“You are correct..”
“That monster... … No, isn’t it Joo Seocheon Daehyup?.”
“If it were the Heavenly Demon, wouldn't it have been just a combination of the Four Great Lakes Methods? Even if you die and wake up, it is impossible..”
The death penalty, which follows Dan Ha-seong, was also denied..
It wasn't my intention to comfort you, it was sincere..
This was especially true for those who witnessed fierce battles in Nanman with high priests and other non-human monsters..
“They are inciting and spreading rumors to lower morale. How dare you deceive me with words that don’t even sound like words! It's impossible!”
Dan Ha-seong snorted and ignored it..
But the smile on my lips disappeared as time passed..
Let alone the Hwasan faction, there was no announcement whatsoever from the Murim Alliance..
It felt like I was hiding it for fear of losing morale..
There were many people who did not believe, such as the Jianchang faction or the Jianchang Chilgongzi, but their complexions also darkened..
If it was really a rumor aimed at inciting incitement, it should have been denied rather than silenced..
But no one gave a correct answer.
Hanam, Jeongju.
Hanam was noisy as the Shaolin Temple is located there..
However, there was no situation where public order worsened due to this incident..
The Shaolin temple, which had lost its priest, turned its eyes and burned like Asura, so the sinners lived with bated breath..
The same was true for Hao Wen, the representative of the Black Island faction..
This was especially true because there were many people who committed crimes and escaped..
Hao Wenzhou and Kang Nengchao sat in the office and sighed..
“Joo Seocheon……”
I was more concerned about the death of the faction's hero than the problems caused by Hao Wen's activities..
Kang Neung-cho is one of the few who knows Ju Seo-cheon's various identities..
I was not at ease when I heard that the person I had once helped and held hands with for cooperation had died..
Above all, I couldn't help but pay attention to requests coming in from all over the place asking about him..
‘I'm not the type to owe money.’
I don't know how much I can help, but I thought I would try my best..
I called Hao Mun-do while remembering things related to the volcanic wave and the top of the gold medal in my head..
Cheonghae Lake).
It is the largest salt lake in the Central Plains and is located in the northeast..
And now this area has been designated as the martial arts front line..
It was not suitable for fighting because the Kunlun Mountains and other rugged mountain ranges extended to the west..
The Taoist monks of the Kunlun sect could move around like they were at home, but it was not good for the martial arts people of other sects..
There is also Seonyeong, the provincial capital, to the east, so supply is possible in preparation for a prolonged period..
The city is surrounded by mountains, so it was possible to escape through this road in times of crisis..
Murmur.
“I wonder what's for dinner tonight.”
“What do you expect from the front line? As long as it's not the shit soup that came out for lunch today, it's okay..”
“I saw this last night while on guard duty, and the guys from the prestigious tribe were doing well..”
“Haha, this guy. It's about a prestigious tribe..
Don't even dream about coming from a small or medium-sized clan..
No, I don't have enough strength, but there's nothing I can do about it..”
“Hey, dirty world!”
It was noisy because there were so many people..
I used to gape at the sight of celebrities whose faces I normally find difficult to see walking around without a care in the world..
“omg! It's Changryong!”
Oryongsambong, Changryong (蒼龍) Namgung Seonyu.
As the legitimate son of the Namgung family, he is also well known as the grandson of the current Murim lord, Geomseong Namgung Wimu..
Although I will soon be in my late twenties, I have achieved achievements that are not appropriate for my age..
“Wow!!”
“Oh my, my. As good-looking as they say.”
“I didn't see it this way?”
The women of the samurai family laughed when they saw Namgung Seon-yu..
Changryong was not only a martial arts expert, but he also had an outstanding appearance..
He has a tall stature and well-trained muscles that are clearly visible even through clothes. Even when seen from a distance, one is involuntarily impressed..
The face is also handsome.
The thick eyebrows reminded me of a dragon, and the eyes were strong and kind..
The facial features are well defined and the angular jaw line is distinct, leaving a deep impression..
“Where are you going??”
“……uh?”
The people who were following Changryong’s steps stopped..
At the end of their gaze was a phoenix that was beyond cold and had no humanity, like a doll, and its copymaster Zhuge Suran..
“copy. It gets dark. Please go in slowly..”
“……”
Zhuge Suran slightly turned his body at Namgung Seonyu’s call..
“Heo Eok!”
“Hum!”
Among the onlookers, the men looked mesmerized..
The sight of Mosamibong with the light of the setting sun disappearing beyond the horizon on its back was like a fairy from a story..
Zhuge Suran seemed to not like the commotion around him, slightly frowning his eyebrows and then straightening them again..
She said nothing and turned her back again..
“By any chance, are you still worried about the fate of the sword dragon??”
Namgung Seon-yu asked quietly so that only Zhuge Suran could hear..
flinch.
Zhuge Suran showed a subtle reaction..
“I knew it……”
Namgung Seon-yu sighed softly..
Not long after the political faction gathered in Cheonghae, news of the fate of Shin Seung and Geomryong was reported..
No, the horse was alive or dead, but it was news of death..
Since it is a front line facing a war, it is more sensitive to rumors..
There was still a lot of buzz about that topic..
At that time, they were in the middle of a meeting to plan the battle, and at that time, the cool and calm counselor was speechless and in shock..
From then on, Zhuge Suran often stood like this, looking lost in thought and saying nothing..
“In times like these, you need to come to your senses, Jegal Soje..
My counselor, Soje, knows better what happened to Geomryong..”
“……yes.”
Zhuge Suran stopped speaking and shook his head..
“I'm so sorry, Zhuge Xiaozhe. I also wanted to meet him as the Five Dragons and Three Peaks. May the deceased rest in peace.”
Namgung Seon-yu greeted with clenched fists instead of palms together..
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