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Chapter 9

In recent times, Lee Uichae is called King Sang..

Since the top tier grew in size, it has succeeded in several businesses and has been recognized for its capabilities by acquiring a famous top tier..

Thanks to the Geumui Geommun, trained through Ju Seo-cheon and Mugok training, replacing Pyo Guk, there was no loss of product and the loss was reduced..

Expenses were reduced as there was no need to use a separate ticket office..

In addition, there were no particular problems as Mugok occasionally solved enemies or troublesome problems at the top..

Above all, it was thanks to Ju Seocheon that he almost monopolized the trade and local commercial areas of the Murim League and other prestigious tribes..

Also, when the Murim Alliance became difficult after the Great War, he helped them for free or at a low price, thereby earning their favor..

“Before, I thought he was just a person obsessed with money, but it seems like he's a better person than I thought..”

“okay. Doesn’t the Murim League help you whenever you’re in trouble?.”

Even so, it was the Geumui Sangdan that had recently dominated the commercial world and had begun to receive support from the political faction and the martial arts faction, but with Geomma playing an active role, it was like giving wings to a tiger..

Geumuigeommun also saw a surge in visitors as rumors spread that Ju Seo-cheon and Mugok would visit and act as a temporary bridge..

In addition, the activities of Ji Il-gwang, who risked his life in the end to bide his time, were revealed and his reputation was raised..

Meanwhile, in the current martial arts world, Ju Seo-cheon, the central figure of the uproar, was resting in the command barracks..

After defeating the Heavenly Demon, he almost fell asleep due to the side effects of regression, causing concern to those around him, but he woke up after a good night's sleep and was in perfect physical condition..

For reference, after the end of the Battle of Jeongma, the wounded were collected, paid a fair price, and made to rest in a nearby village that was entirely rented..

However, even though several days had passed, Joo Seocheon remained locked in the room, with visitors extremely limited and not leaving the room..

“Is it okay for Joo Seocheon Daehyeop??”

“I brought medicine for Daehyeop..”

“just let me see it once.”

“What should we do with our Daehyup?……”

“Who is whose Daehyup??”

“Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!”

“gaga? This crazy thing?”

Hundreds of people gathered in front of Joo Seocheon’s residence..

This is not an exaggeration, hundreds of people flocked every day..

When the Demonic Cult was defeated and the Murim League won, people who were looking for an opportunity came from all over to offer congratulations..

His intentions were obvious, but since he had brought relief supplies, he couldn't criticize him outright..

“Since I became one of the Seven Seas of Heaven, the attention is not normal..”

Although he has a very harsh appearance, he avoids the annoyance by giving off an atmosphere that makes him unapproachable..

However, in the case of Geomshin, who was envied and respected by people, it was not easy to be bothered..

In the past, I used to envy this kind of position, but now that I'm in it, I've realized that it's not just a good thing..

‘There's a lot to do.’

A conversation with the Heavenly Demon came to mind..

Before his life was cut short, Cheonma briefly informed about Amcheonhoe, saying it was a reward for the winner..

The quality of the information was not average as it was provided directly by the leader, Gaeyang..

‘Amcheonhoe is also Amcheonhoe, but there are separate priorities that must be taken care of..’

Joo Seocheon’s eyes narrowed..

The Great War is over, but Zhuge Suran, his counselor, has a lot of work to do..

In addition to eradicating the remnants of the Demonic Cult, they had to remain on the battlefield to retrieve bodies or provide appropriate compensation to the people..

Also, as a commander on site, I had to report separately..

For reference, Mosamibong was also famous for its Jeongma Daejeon..

Now, no one ignores me because I am a woman..

Although he suffered a painful defeat in the first clash, he was later recognized by the warriors for his appropriate judgment and command..

“Recently, the change in the teacher's expression has been really interesting..”

Grandmaster Eunha smiled and stroked his beard..

“……?”

Zhuge Suran stopped his brush on the document..

A question appeared on her face, as if asking what she was saying..

“Sword dragon, no. When he heard the news of Geomshin's survival, he was happy as if the person he loved had come back alive, but it was really refreshing to see him become restless and worried as soon as he heard the rumor that he was not coming out of his residence..”

Master Eunha laughed mischievously as if it was fun..

Mosada is usually very expressionless and not surprised by most things..

Even now, when we first met, I felt so impersonal that I was more like a doll than a person..

But it was never like a doll.

After spending some time, I realized that I was just not good at expressing my emotions..

Also, the reactions every time Joo Seo-cheon's story came out were fresh and interesting..

It's still the same now.

Even though it seemed like nothing was wrong, seeing my earlobes turn red brought a smile to my face..

“There are a lot of people who are heroes and want to meet the heavenly being, and that's probably why they're cheating right now. So, you don't have to worry..”

Master Eunha spoke as if to reassure Zhuge Suran..

However, Zhuge Suran did not respond in any way..

All I could do was move the brush that had stopped and write..

There was no change in expression either..

I wasn't embarrassed by the old man's mischievousness, nor did I rebel..

If you do it wrong, you might be seen as rude..

However, I knew very well that she was the type of person who didn't say much except when it was public, so I didn't really care..

Zhuge Suran again focused on the pile of documents that were piling up like a mountain..

Strangely enough, I felt lighter..

‘Confucius Zhou… … By now, you must be resting well.?’

Joo Seocheon secretly escaped from his residence..

When it became known that someone had disappeared on the way, entry and exit were restricted by the warriors outside to avoid causing a disturbance..

It's okay since it'll only last for a day or two anyway..

“good. Take revenge first.

Octopus head... … No, kill the apostate monk..’

If you drive east for about half a day from the village where the Murim League is staying, you will come across a quiet mountain..

Ju Seo-cheon sat on the mountainside, looking around at his sword, waiting for Hong Go to arrive..

‘I can't leave Honggo like this..’

No matter how many talented people from the Shaolin Temple were produced and later on, no matter how active they were in the decisive battle with Amcheonhoeju, they could not turn a blind eye..

No, it was doubtful whether such a future would unfold now..

Nowadays, so much has changed..

Honggo is not a priest, he is just a crazy man..

nothing more and nothing less.

In many ways, the taste has gone..

No matter how much it was for the sake of Shaolin, I committed the traitorous act of killing my master..

Didn't he even collude with the Amcheonhoe?.

It was tantamount to betraying the political faction, so it could no longer be overlooked..

‘Above all, there's no way he would leave me alone when he knows everything about Hongo's evil deeds..’

So, I sent a letter to the major who returned yesterday evening saying that I would like to meet him secretly..

If you don't come, he threatened to reveal the truth in the name of Geomsin, so you won't be able to refuse..

wedge—liquid!

As I was lost in thought for a moment with my arms crossed, there was a sound of the air being torn apart, and it soon turned into heavy drinking..

Cooung!

There was a hole in the middle of the beautiful tree..

A tree that was probably decades old tilted sideways and fell..

Joo Seo-cheon's expression when he saw the tree that had fallen sideways in its pitiful appearance was as cold as a cold north wind blowing..

pabababat!

Bullets rain down from the front and sides..

The air trembled with strength in each attack..

sreung!

Yongyeon came out smoothly from the waist..

I quickly struck down the sword before the sword could reflect the sunlight..

Wow!

The power contained in the gun is not normal..

It was so powerful that it would make even the most skilled expert feel aggrieved..

Every time the sword struck, the shock was felt, but Ju Seo-cheon did not even flinch, let alone back down..

Just by flicking my wrist and moving my arm faithfully, I blocked or deflected every attack..

“Isn’t it too much to say hello?.”

Joo Seocheon's fierce eyes looked straight ahead..

“Honggo.”

The current Shaolin leader, Honggo, appeared half-dressed..

“He was alive, Lord Siju..”

A voice without any emotion.

There was not a trace of Buddha's kindness buried in it..

Rather than a monk, I felt like a swordsman as sharp as a sword..

“It's not too much to say that the Shaolin leader of the world launched a surprise attack.?”

Joo Seo-cheon made a joke while keeping his eyes fixed on Hong Go..

But the atmosphere was never light.

“Since it was late at night, I thought it might be a ghost drawn by a dark spirit, so I just went out to check..”

“Even if it was a ghost, what would a person have done??”

“I thought it wouldn't matter since it was obvious that if it was a human, it would be the Lord of the Lord, and such an attack would be lightly repelled..

You were actually this fine, weren’t you??”

“Hehe, indeed, Shaolin Bangjang. I really admire your insight. That's why I personally killed my master.?”

The moment I finished speaking, I felt a thick murderous intent engulfing this area..

It was so amazing that all the flowers and plants around them lowered their heads and all the animals and insects ran away..

Honggo's face, as well as the bottom of his neck, turned red due to heightened emotions..

Blue veins popped out on the skin, and the prayer beads in my hand trembled..

The expression was cruelly distorted..

“I won’t talk too much, Apostate Monk..

Do you know what you have done??”

Ju Seo-cheon did not care at all about Hong Go's life..

“In the name of being a monk, you did something outrageous. He is the head of the squadron and not only killed his teacher, but also colluded with the Amcheonhoe and sold out information about the Murim Alliance..”

“……It was for Shaolin..”

“It was for Shaolin?”

Joo Seocheon laughed as if he was dumbfounded..

“Since you were there too, you must have heard carefully..”

Honggo glared at Joo Seocheon with cold eyes..

“Tekken Demon, Bangbultong. If Madou had been let go, it is clear that Shaolin would have been ridiculed and ignored for its repeated failures. Starting with this, it was eliminated and eventually declined.……”

“Shut your dirty mouth, Honggo..”

Joo Seocheon's cold voice cut off Honggo's words..

“what? Are we being eliminated and declining? For Shaolin?”

A laugh that comes out as if it's absurd.

“don't talk nonsense.”

Joo Seocheon narrowed his eyes..

“No matter what reason you give, what you did is an evil act that can never be forgiven..”

“What the monk said was wrong.?”

Honggo widened his eyes and raised his voice..

“Who would agree with that except a crazy person?.”

Joo Seocheon sneered and continued..

“Surely, if you had left the Tekken Demon as you said, the Shaolin Temple would have looked ridiculous..

Moorim is a place that values ​​the benefactor more than any other place, and it is also a place that returns because of that..”

grace and resentment.

I have felt deeply how important it is through my experiences not only in this life but also in past lives..

There were several times when a personal emotion changed the verdict on the battlefield..

There were people who were blinded by revenge and caused a setback during an important operation, and on the other hand, there were people who gave unexpected help by saying they were repaying a debt due to their past actions..

In the case of the political faction and the four factions, especially the political faction, Moorim, it was bound to be important as this influenced the evaluation..

Honggo's words may feel like lame excuses, but the facts themselves are not wrong..

“However, that does not excuse the acts of betrayal, deceit and betrayal of monks and political factions..”

“That's not all.”

Honggo did not back down at all and refuted.

“If Tekken Demon’s reflection and request for forgiveness were false, then Sosung’s actions were right. In the first place, how absurd is it to believe something like what Da Madou said??”

Tekken Demon, Bangbultong.

Even after the war ended, the truth about him was not revealed..

They tortured and interrogated the only one of the Four Great Protectors who was captured alive, but the only answer he got was 'I don't know.'.

In fact, since this was also under the jurisdiction of the Black Young Ministry, I couldn’t believe it..

There was a high probability that it was touched by the hand of the party’s master..

on the other way……

nettle!

Honggo was speechless and reflexively raised his fist from the bottom up..

There was a sword in my eye..

Jjaeng!

The sword aimed at the neck hit the fist and bounced upward..

The sword body emits a dazzling light mixed with moonlight..

Honggo quickly rolled his eyes..

I focused my gaze on my sword to block the next attack..

If you think about it with common sense, it is the right response..

However, the prediction itself was spectacularly wrong..

“Heheheok!”

What a joke!

Joo Seo-cheon's fist landed squarely in Hong Go's chin..

It was an unexpected attack.

While my eyes were focused on the sword, I aimed for the blind spot..

He also chose a fist rather than a sword..

If you are a disciple of the Volcano Sect, you must inspect it..

Isn’t the byeolho also Geomshin?.

I never imagined that I would pay for the first volume..

Hongo's body floated into the air and then crashed to the ground..

“Didn’t I tell you not to talk nonsense?.”

Joo Seocheon looked down at Honggo with cold eyes..

“How did you get so crazy, priesthood?.”

Honggo was once a hope and an idol.

The same was true for Ju Seo-cheon, a disciple of the Hwasan Sect..

Thanks to the priesthood, Shaolin Temple later produced many talented people, helping and saving more people..

Also, in the decisive battle with Amcheonhoeju, he achieved the feat of risking his life and inflicting fatal wounds..

He was a hero among heroes.

So when I saw him before, even though his temperament wasn't very good, I respected him and believed that he would definitely get better..

also worried.

Also, he was concerned that the fate of the priesthood would change due to unnecessary interference, so he even left it alone..

“flaw……”

Honggo stood up with an ominous laugh..

The voice was very gloomy.

“So, are you planning on killing Hinayana??”

“……”

“If you really care about the peace and well-being of the martial arts community and plan to destroy the Amcheonhoe, you should not kill the monk. No, you should also avoid creating antagonism..”

The monk's eyes glowed insidiously..

“Murim Alliance. No, the current martial arts team lacks the resources to even waste the power of the small and medium-sized factions in the future fight..

In the meantime, if the Shaolin leader passes away in less than a year, not only Shaolin but also the martial arts faction will face unprecedented chaos..”

Bukdu Shaolin and Thousand Year Shaolin don’t exist for nothing..

Even though the monk passed away and lost his absolute master, his reputation and power still remain..

You could tell just by looking at his performance in the Battle of Jeongma..

The monks, including the Arhats of Shaolin, were truly strong..

The words “pillar of political faction” and “hope” are not empty words..

If Shaolin collapses, the anxiety of the political faction, Wurim, will also increase rapidly..

“Do not worry.”

Honggo approached Joo Seocheon and stopped next to him..

“I only cooperated with them briefly out of necessity, but I have no intention of joining hands with them anymore..”

Honggo was sincere..

“I have no intention of allowing a subversive force like Amcheonhoe to conquer the martial forest..

If in doubt, feel free to monitor or not..”

‘I could have killed him as much as I wanted, but I didn't kill him..

Since I am the host, Joo Seocheon cannot kill me..’

this was a certainty.

Honggo really had no intention of joining hands with Amcheonhoe anymore..

The value of his life lay in the prosperity of Shaolin..

On the contrary, he planned to use the Amcheonhoe as a stepping stone to save the martial arts crisis and make Shaolin the best sect of all time..

“Aren't there times in life when you can't help it?.

Just as it was the case with Hinayana, so it was with the Lord Savior..”

Joo Seocheon is a hero.

He was not a childish hero who only put his strength first, but a true hero who knew reality..

Therefore, for the sake of Moorim, we must become a bystander..

Honggo rolled the prayer beads in his hand with his thumb and passed by Joo Seocheon..

And the moment you take the next step.

“Heheheok!”

Honggo coughed up blood..

His face was distorted like a mop, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and astonishment..

“What is this?……!”

I looked down with disbelieving eyes..

I saw a sword sticking out of my chest..

“Why did you think it would be a great ending like in a novel??”

“Uh, how… … west……?”

“There will be an announcement from the Murim Alliance in the near future..”

Ju Seo-cheon continued speaking without listening to Hong Go's answer..

“About the assassination of Shinseung's disciple, current Shaolin leader Baekbo Kwonseung, and the evil beast, Amcheonhoe..”

“……!”

“Honggo, what you say definitely makes sense..

If the Shaolin masters die one after another during this war, the martial arts world will be in chaos..”

“Then why……!”

“Because I believe in Shaolin.”

Joo Seocheon answered without hesitation..

“Shaolin Temple has done many things as the head of a political sect throughout its long history. He saved countless people by spreading the Dharma and showing mercy, just as the Shinseung did..”

Shaolin Temple is not respected for nothing..

There is a reason.

Joo Seocheon gave strength and twisted the sword..

“Wow!”

“Priesthood. No, I'm going crazy..

Your mistake was not trusting and abandoning Shaolin..”

Honggo raised his arms..

I tried to grab the sword stuck in my chest with calloused hands, but I couldn't..

Blood was boiling from my neck, and my lungs were hurting as if they were torn apart from not being able to breathe properly..

Tuk. fighting.

The prayer beads wrapped around my wrist broke and fell to the floor..

“…… Ugly… … cast……”

Revolving light reflection).

Before he died, his eyes shone with a desire greater than any light..

Those eyes facing Seongsan showed only regret, not guilt or anger..

Honggo used up all his strength and swung his fist..

“Whoop whoop!”

Puhuaak!

It wasn't the last stand.

Honggo must have gone crazy and stabbed himself in the chest, creating a huge hole..

“Pleural effusion… … clear… … he… … do it……”

Honggo takes a weak step..

As the sword came out, the terribly torn internal organs fell out of the larynx..

From behind, I could feel some unknown madness..

“……Hinayana’s… … death… … second… … Use… … Shaolin……”

The next words couldn't continue.

It was a miracle that he was still alive..

It was the end of Honggo..

‘crazy guy.’

Joo Seocheon clicked his tongue and shook his head..

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Nowadays, Moorim is in a turbulent era..

There are only a handful of eras left in the history of martial arts like today..

“Baekbo Kwonseung is dead.!”

“No, there is some kind of bad luck in Shaolin.?”

“Isn’t it a political sect rather than a Shaolin temple??”

“How long has it been since the Great War ended?……”

“Wow, what a tragedy this is.……”

After being happy for a while due to the success of the Battle of Jeongma, the Shaolin Temple is faced with another ordeal due to the death of the head of the temple..

“death penalty!”

“wooden amitabha buddha……”

Not only the Shaolin Temple but also the martial arts faction was immersed in grief..

Although Honggo was crazy, he worked hard for the Shaolin Temple in a short period of time and his reputation was not bad..

I wasn't appointed as the next host for nothing..

There was nothing to say about the inside, and the outside was pretty good too..

In fact, as far as the martial arts power was concerned, the reputation was not very good due to rude remarks due to pride in the monks..

However, it was popular with others, especially the people..

From his childhood, Hongo placed great emphasis on subjugating and rescuing Maduna bandits..

It has increased even more since he became the head of the room..

It was because of the importance placed on the reputation and reputation of Shaolin..

Thanks to this, I was able to receive the support and respect of the people..

‘If only I hadn't gone crazy……’

So I deliberately hid the truth.

He was a great man who received support and respect from the people, including the monks..

And it is none other than the head of Shaolin Temple..

As Hongo said, if the truth comes out, the aftermath will be unbearable..

‘It's really unavoidable.’

I don't like the idea of ​​that mad monk remaining a hero, but I had to hide it for the sake of Shaolin Temple and Wulin..

“By the way, if he wins a hundred steps, isn't he still one of the greatest masters in the world? I guess the brute force is huge.?”

“They said they were still in the process of cleaning up after the Battle of Jeongma... … Is it a demonic religion??”

“Nope. From what I heard, I heard it was a secret club..”

“Amcheonhoe? What kind of nonsense did I hear again??”

Not long after, a letter arrives from the Murim League and Sadocheon..

It was a letter in the name of Geomshin and Paesingun, respectively..

‘Prepare for the announcement of the Amcheon meeting..’

The Murim League and Sadocheon moved as if they had been waiting..

For now, I focused on spreading rumors for behind-the-scenes work..

A sudden announcement will only incite confusion..

“Do you know about the subversive forces of Moorim??

They say they have been preparing to conquer the martial arts for decades..”

“Three years ago, wasn't there a war over the blood root system?.

Yes, the Seven Swords War. From what I heard, there was an inside story..”

“The inside story? What's the inside story?”

“Isn’t that right? It's called Amcheonhoe..”

“Amcheonhoe? Oh my, do you believe such nonsense??”

“To be honest, I was curious too, but there are more than one rumor about him. I heard that their names were mentioned several times within the Murim Alliance and Sadocheon..”

“Is that really true??”

“It's clear because I heard it from my in-laws' cousin..

Anyway, the blood root system that caused the Seven Swords War was actually……”

A major incident that became a hot topic in the past has surfaced again..

Starting with the Seven Swords War, the Samun Rebellion, and then the Battle of Jeonghyeol and Daejeon. The name of Amcheonhoe was mentioned among the major events that will remain in the current history of Murimsa..

At first no one believed it.

Kangho's rumors are famous for being exaggerated or lacking in mystery..

However, when it became known that the source was the Murim League and Sadocheon, and not anywhere else, the rumor gained momentum from then on..

In the end, it wasn't long before Moorim was filled with topics about Amcheonhoe..

It was a rumor that the Murim League, Sadocheon, and even Haomun, a black man, came forward to spread the rumor, so it was natural for it to spread..

The Amcheonhoe may not have been able to do anything about the rapidly spreading rumors, but there was no particular movement..

In the end, less than a week later, as the entire Murim region was filled with stories about Amcheonhoe, the Murim Alliance and Sadocheon almost simultaneously acknowledged and announced the existence of Amcheonhoe..

“Huh, indeed! I never thought it would be true!”

“Was there just a rumor somewhere? I predicted it a long time ago..”

“War of the Seven Swords, Samun Rebellion, War of True Blood, War of True Demon!

Is it true that all the major powers of Wulin were gathered in one place??”

“I still can't believe it……”

Moorim couldn't help but be shocked..

The shock I received from the truth was truly immeasurable..

Anyway, this shocking fact causes upheaval in Moorim..

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