2
4
0.
A place where members are ground to death while screaming due to a chronic shortage of manpower.
For some reason, this place, which usually never ceased with the noise of scattering papers and the chaotic groans of its members, was enveloped in silence.
Jegal So-myeong pressed his fingers against his throbbing head.
“Has there still not been a reply from the Taewon branch?”
“……
yes.”
The Black Dao forces in the Sacheon area keep acting suspiciously.
He surely knows that the Murim Alliance’s nerves have been sharpened by the war with the Blood Cult.
The actions of the Black Sect at this moment were tantamount to a warning of a full-scale war.
With the conquest of the Blood Cult imminent, the Murim Alliance faces a moment of decision: should they advance one step further, or turn around and go slap the Black Dao of Sichuan?
I contacted the Taewon branch several times to find out what ulterior motives the Black Alliance had, but I never received a reply.
Tuk tuk.
“Hmm…….”
Deep in anguish, Jegal Somyeong tapped his fingers on the desk to organize his thoughts.
“You still haven’t heard from Cheonmokgak either, right?”
“Yes. The promised date has already passed, but…… there has been no contact.”
Carrier pigeons are at high risk of being lost.
Therefore, while the lack of information was understandable, seeing that even the personnel at Tianmu Pavilion were delayed in responding, one could only conclude that someone was intentionally blocking information from Shanxi Province.
Is it the Black Alliance?
Drip.
Suddenly, Jegal Somyeong’s fingers, which had been tapping the desk, stopped moving.
He stared quietly at the member who had asked the question.
“Why… is something on my face…?”
If it were Maeng Ju-won, he wouldn’t have asked a question like this.
Jegal So-myeong shook his head.
“no.”
Although they were carefully selected talents, there was a clear difference in competence.
I’ve managed to hold on as the leader for a while, but even that is starting to show its limit.
Because if a situation arises where he must inevitably be dispatched like this, Jegal So-myeong has to handle all the affairs of the Mantongbu by himself.
“This wasn’t something I should have been doing at my age. I need to get that bastard Jin So-un into the Mantong Department as soon as possible. It’s a hassle, but I have no choice until then.”
Zhuge Xiaoming told the questioning Meng Yuan.
“There’s no way the Black Alliance, which has only just erected its pillars and put up the roof, would have such an intelligence organization.”
In fact, it is remarkable that a newly formed, crude organization has come this far.
“Anyway, I have gathered people and taken the first step. ‘Damak of Cheongwa Seowon… I have lost a talented individual.’ Of course, knowing from the start that he was a talent destined for the Imperial Family, I thought there was no way he would ever have any connection with the Murim Alliance.”
But suddenly, the commander-in-chief of the Black Alliance?
His choice was very unexpected.
I would like to find out the inside story, but the Murim Alliance doesn’t even have the luxury to do so right now.
As it is, the warriors dispatched to Sacheon are screaming in distress because they are not receiving proper supplies.
At this rate, the Murim Alliance will not be shaken by the Blood Cult’s desperate struggle, but will instead collapse due to the rebellion of its members.
Of course, these difficulties are not something that just happened yesterday or today.
The Murim Alliance will likely continue to face similar difficulties in the future.
Therefore, above all else, those who carry on the legacy are needed.
Those who transcend clans and sects to sincerely wish for the peace of the martial arts world.
This was the reason why Zhuge Xiaoming was always desperate for talent. ‘Meng Zhuyuan and Chen Xiaoyun… those guys will be the starting point.’ As he pressed his eyes shut, the world felt like it was spinning.
However, even that brief moment of rest was not granted to Jegal Somyeong.
“Commander-in-Chief! A message has arrived from Cheonmokgak.”
“……!”
At the news, Jegal So-myeong, who had been thinking he wanted to rest a little, jumped up from his seat, forgetting his fatigue.
A red messenger delivered directly to the commander-in-chief without inspection by Cheonmokgak and Mantongbu.
Only concise sentences were written in the red letter. [Mission Failed]
At the concise sentence devoid of any explanation, Zhuge Xiaoming and Meng Yuan also fell silent.
Maengwon barely managed to part his lips.
“General. This is…….”
The structure of the Tenmokugaku report is fixed.
A framework capable of conveying the core content of information with minimal conciseness.
But to think I couldn’t even use that frame.
This meant that the personnel from Cheonmokgak who had gone out for the investigation had not only failed their mission but were also in a life-threatening situation.
“Surely… could it be that Damak has made preparations?”
Jegal So-myeong shook his head silently. ‘Even the mighty Dam-ak wouldn’t be able to stop Cheonmokgak without proper preparation.’ What kind of organization is Cheonmokgak? They are the eyes and ears of the Murim Alliance.
These are the ones who have received special training from the Murim Alliance from the beginning.
While they may differ in terms of martial arts, in terms of skill in infiltrating targets to collect and handle information, they are incomparably superior to any of the Nine Great Sects or Five Great Clans.
It is absurd to think that Damak could easily stop those who even handle assassination missions in emergencies, no matter how clever he is.
“What on earth happened…….”
It is not merely a matter of whether Tenmokugaku’s mission succeeded or failed.
Shanxi Taiyuan. The problem is that we don’t know what is happening right now where the Black Alliance is located.
What matters right now is exactly who is blocking the information and why.
Jegal So-myeong, who had been banging on the desk, suddenly clenches his fist tightly. ‘Surely not… those bastards from the Demonic Cult!’ If it weren’t for them, the situation in Taewon couldn’t be explained.
The problem is what they are plotting.
If they are plotting a war between the Black Alliance and the Murim Alliance, if that is really the case… … .
The difficulty of the delegation’s mission increases to an impossible level.
“No, it’s not the mission itself that’s the problem; the safety of the delegation is at risk. Did I assign them too difficult a task?” I had given it to them half-heartedly, thinking “it’s good if it works out, but it’s no big deal if it doesn’t,” but as things turned out this way, I was filled with worry.
Shall we wait for now?
At Meng Yuan’s words, Zhuge Xiaoming jumped up from his seat.
I don’t know who the culprit is, but this wasn’t a situation where we could afford to be so relaxed.
“General?”
I will go to the Mengzhu Palace.
Jegal So-myeong could not remain silent. As it was revealed that the fourth of the Five Swords of Seo-pyeong was a male and female wearing human skin masks, shock spread throughout the entire Black Alliance.
The shock among the internal staff was particularly great.
The fact that the brothers Dobongsu and Seopyeongogyeon didn’t know was proof of just how extraordinary the male and female’s abilities were.
Furthermore, they began to feel extremely tense due to the fact that they themselves could become targets for assassination, and some even started to distance themselves from those closest to them.
The important thing right now is who sent this male and female.
“Of course, the Murim Alliance must have sent them.”
“You bastard! Are you still not getting your act together and babbling about war? Unless the Murim Alliance is insane, do you think they would pull off something like that right now?”
“…….”
The fact that the male and female have great abilities ultimately means that the organization that raised them is great.
However, aside from the Murim Alliance, the Dark Alliance, and the Blood Cult, where in the world is there anyone capable of raising such beings right now?
Furthermore, if one were to count on one’s fingers those with such wicked intentions as to kill a person and make them imitate them, there would be even fewer.
Even within the Black Alliance, the opinion that males and females must be separated grew stronger.
First, you must select the males and females.
You don’t know who the male and female are, do you?
“Um… wouldn’t it be fine to use the method the Black Flame Dragon used?”
It is just that they hesitate to actually do it.
Although it was widely known how Jin So-un caught the male and female, no one actually had the guts to carry out the task.
It was not enough to simply suspect them; committing even the slightest mistake could have resulted in the death of innocent brothers and comrades.
The leaders, including the hardliners who had been arguing that the delegation should be dragged out and beheaded immediately, all fell silent.
And everyone began to watch the Black Flame Dragon’s next move. Jin So-un, who had been unjustly framed until now, strutted around the Black Alliance triumphantly, as if clearing his name of the injustice.
Of course, I never really went around feeling intimidated in the first place.
bang!
The gate of the palace where the Four Dragon Sect resided was broken down, and the disciples glared with snake-like eyes, each drawing their weapons.
“Who are you! How dare you enter the Four Dragon Gate….”
It’s me, you snake bastards!
The being who enters, announcing his presence in an unspeakably rude manner, is none other than Jin So-woon.
The Four Dragon Sect members, who had just moments ago been about to unleash their anger, paused at the sight of him entering with such swagger.
Jin So-un, having fought a bloody battle with Gun Yu-hyeon, pulled up a chair and sat down without hesitation, as if he had entered his own room, and spoke.
“Gather all the guards while I’m still being nice.”
The members of the Four Dragon Sect, sensing why Jin So-un had visited and what he intended to do, hesitated and cautiously observed the situation.
He visited Saryongmun to find the male and female who killed Galmunjeong of Saryongmun.
From the perspective of the Four Dragon Sect, who had been claiming that the male and female members were part of the delegation, it would not have been surprising if their blood had boiled, but the situation was completely turned upside down when Jin So-woon discovered the male and female members of Dobongsu.
Given that Jin So-un discovered the existence of a male and female that no one knew about, tracked them down, and even killed them.
There was no one who could stop him, having even received Yeonju’s permission.
at that time.
Black Flame Dragon.
As if he had been waiting, Wang Ju-bal, the deputy head of the Four Dragon Gate, stood up from his seat.
He asked in the most polite voice possible.
“You must have come to look for the male and female, right?”
Then he said as if asserting.
We confirmed through internal interrogation that there are no males or females. So, go somewhere else.
Jin So-un, who had been looking at Wang Ju-bal, tilted his head to the side.
Internal interrogation?
You’re kidding me.
Wang Jubal’s eyes trembled at Jin So-un’s humiliating words and actions.
“We clearly through thorough questioning…….”
Then why are there still male and females?
“what?”
Jin So-un gestured toward the Four Dragon Sect members with his chin.
“Are you really going to just let Amsu get away with it? If so, the Four Dragon Sect will end up bearing all the responsibility for any assassinations that follow.……”
Then, looking at Wang Ju-bal, he smiles sweetly.
“Is that still okay?”
Suddenly, Wang Jubal’s gaze sharpened.
“How can you be so sure?”
“Do you still doubt my abilities?”
Intense glances were exchanged between the two.
A battle of pride with no room to back down between Wang Ju-bal, now the leader of a martial arts sect, and Jin So-woon, who must save the delegation and bring them to the Murim Alliance.
Tension in the arena escalated due to the fierce battle of wills.
Cough, cough.
A light cough echoing in the silence.
Jin So-un’s eyes flashed wide.
“Who is it? Who made that coughing sound!”
Soon, Jin So-un sprang up from the chair.
“I am using mind-reading, so who made that coughing sound!”
At Jin So-un’s shout, the disciples of the Four Dragon Sect began to look to one side one by one.
The man standing where all eyes were focused turned pale.
Hiccup.
Is it you?
“I, I’m sorry.”
Jin So-un approached the man, widened her eyes, and stared at his face.
“I am using mind-reading right now, so how can you cough, you fool!”
“Hiccup! Hiccup! Hiccup!”
“Now that I look closely, I see that your head is filled with demons.”
“Hiccup… I heard that the Taeeulmun is a Taoist sect…”
A burly man with a bushy beard spoke, shrinking back as if he had become a boy.
Jin So-un screamed angrily.
Seeing you talk back to me, I can tell you’re definitely a slut!!!
“Th-what the heck!!!”
At this point, the man who had coughed could not believe that he was in danger of dying from a single cough.
Eventually, Wang Jubal let out a long sigh and stepped forward.
“Stop it. Black Flame Dragon.”
I didn’t know what kind of humiliation I might face if I upset Jin So-un any further.
I’m sure it was already a widely known fact within the Dark Path martial arts world that the Black Flame Dragon possessed a terrible personality.
Wang Zhubal looked at Jin Xiaoyun and asked.
Do I just need to gather the escorts?
“Please gather the guards and the elders.”
I’ll be included, right?
“No. It doesn’t matter if you don’t come.”
“huh?”
Jin So-un crossed his arms and scanned his face once.
“I have already confirmed with my mind-reading ability that there is no demon lord in your head.”
Wang Jubal could not hide his complicated expression.
As the previous disciple said, isn’t the Taeeulmun originally a Dao sect?
Why the demon army of Buddhism
I wanted to ask if the teeth were coming in, but I kept my mouth shut tight, thinking it would just be a hassle.
And Gun Yu-hyeon and Hyeol-tuk, who were watching this situation, could not close their gaping mouths.
Bloody Battle let out a hollow laugh.
He’s a real lunatic.
“You think so too, don’t you?”
Gun Yu-hyeon nodded slightly instead of answering.
Thinking that there was definitely a demon possessing Jin So-un’s head.
