Episode 889: Let’s Swap My Son and Your Daughter
The carriage stopped next to where the ceremony was being held.
That symbol is!
There was only one place that used the blue wolf as its symbol.
Not only Baekchong, but all the guests knew where it was.
Clack clack clack clack.
The doors of five carriages opened in unison.
Warriors disembarked first from the first and fifth carriages. They were the Thirteen Sadorangs.
As they stood disciplined around the carriage, the masters of the Sadomaeng disembarked next. They were truly the representative masters of the Sadomaeng, whose names alone were instantly recognizable.
They got off and looked around. The area was filled with demons on all sides, but none of them were intimidated.
The next person to get off was Bisain, who overwhelmed everyone there with just his appearance.
Upon seeing him, Baekchong spoke in a low voice.
I am the leader of the Sadomaeng.
It was surprising enough that the leader of the Sadomaeng Somang had come in person, but
another person got off the carriage he had disembarked from.
I am the leader of the Apostles!
Yong Jin-hoo was truly astonished.
The Leader of the Sadomaeng Alliance came in person? And accompanied by the Young Alliance Leaders and even their masters?
He couldn’t believe it, even after seeing it with his own eyes. He had assumed they would send just one of the Sadomaeng’s masters as a representative to offer congratulations.
The person who greeted them was the eldest son, Geommuyang.
“Welcome.”
“It’s been a long time, Young Master.”
Since Geom Woo-jin and Geom Mu-geuk were preparing for their wedding, Geom Mu-yang greeted them in their place.
Please come this way.
Geommuyang guided Baek Jagang to the front row. All the Demon Lords in the second row rose and bowed to him in greeting.
“I greet the Alliance Master.”
Baek Ja-gang also bowed to the Demon Lords.
It’s been a long time.
Baek Ja-gang and Bi Sa-in sat in the front row, while the masters of the Sadomaeng who had come with them sat in the second row with the Demon Lords.
Since they had already sat together once before during the Three-Way Meeting, the atmosphere was not particularly awkward.
Yongjinhu could only realize it now.
So the first row was for the Leader of the Apostles and his successor.
Then it made sense that Father was on the third line.
It was right then.
Dudududu.
There was another procession of carriages. This time, three carriages sped toward the place.
The markings engraved on the carriages were the very image of the evil spirit that had been inscribed on the Yin Thunder Bell.
The people who stepped out of the carriage were the elders of the New Outside Pungcheon Sect. Their eyes were weathered and seasoned, having weathered countless storms; it felt as if a fierce sandstorm was blowing from them.
The last person to get out of the carriage was So Baek-ta, the leader of the Pungcheon Sect.
I am the leader of the Pungcheon Sect!
Yong Jin-hu looked at Baek-chong with a surprised expression at his explanation.
He is much younger than I thought.
This was the reason Yong Ja-myeong had brought his son. When would he ever have the opportunity to see people like these? He hoped his son would broaden his horizons by observing the masters from beyond the heavens.
As expected, Geommuyang greeted him.
“Thank you for your long journey, Master Pungcheon.”
“Thank you for inviting me to this precious occasion.”
Sobaekta’s prayers had become much deeper and more powerful compared to the time when he fought against King Hwan alongside Geommugeuk, the previous Pungcheon Sect Leader, and Mabul. Although he was still young, he was second to none as the Pungcheon Sect Leader.
Baek Ja-gang, Palmajon, and the masters of Sadomaeng who had arrived earlier greeted them.
He, too, took a seat in the very front row.
Dudududu.
This time, only a single carriage arrived there.
The symbol engraved on this carriage was a dragon. A magnificent dragon was depicted as if coiling around the carriage, and writing was inscribed beneath it.
Great chivalry
Everyone could tell. Where the carriage belonged, and who was riding in it.
The first to get off the carriage were Jin Ha-gun and Jin Ha-ryeong. Jin Ha-ryeong hadn’t hesitated about whether to come or not. It would be a lie to say she had no regrets, but she wasn’t so unwilling as to miss out on coming to offer her congratulations. After all, the words “Of course I have to go” just came out naturally in response to her brother’s question.
And today’s celebration was not attended by just two people.
Jin Pae-cheon was the last to get off the carriage.
He is the Leader of the Murim Alliance.
Yong Jin-hoo was startled. He thought that the Sadomaeng or Pungcheongyo would be able to attend.
But the Leader of the Murim Alliance coming in person? He couldn’t believe it, even after seeing it with his own eyes.
He was definitely the Leader of the Martial Arts Alliance. I had greeted him along with my father a long time ago. Of course, it was so long ago that he probably doesn’t even remember.
The guests also murmured. Everyone was surprised that the Leader of the Martial Arts Alliance had come in person, even if they didn’t know about others.
The fact that Jin Pae-cheon visited the headquarters of the Heavenly Demon Cult with only his two grandchildren was an extreme demonstration of the immense trust he placed in Geom Mu-geuk and Geom Woo-jin.
In fact, Jeon Gal-hyeon, the Chief Military Advisor of the Murim Alliance, advised Jin Pae-cheon to attend secretly in a personal capacity. He suggested that if he visited incognito wearing a bamboo hat, the Heavenly Demon Cult would understand.
After all, the Leader of the Martial Arts Alliance officially attending the wedding of the Young Leader of the Heavenly Demon Cult was a major event that would undoubtedly cause a huge stir in the Orthodox sects of martial arts.
However, Jin Pae-cheon decided to go to officially offer his congratulations. The
fact that Geom Mu-geuk had saved his grandchildren’s lives was reason enough to attend, and if the Heavenly Demon Cult had not stopped the Heavenly Killer Star this time, he would have swept through the Murim Alliance and the Sadomas Alliance as well.
If it weren’t for the Demonic Leader and the Young Leader, you and I would all have died.
That was enough. Instead, he did not bring other masters from the Martial Arts Alliance. He could have filled ten carriages to the brim if he really wanted to, but he did not want to burden them.
After all, this visit was his own personal visit.
Guided by Geommuyang, Jin Paecheon, the leader of the Murim Alliance, walked to the very front.
Baek Jagang and the Pungcheon Sect Leader, as well as the Eight Demon Venerables and other masters, all stood up to greet him.
Jinhagun and Bisain’s eyes met. An undeniable joy flowed between the two.
-It’s today.
-Yeah, it is today.
Their eyes were already filled with mischief. What an arrogant sword dance! He is the youngest and is getting married before them; they can’t just let it slide.
Today, I intend to fully demonstrate the power of the Righteous Alliance. The days of being a victim will be reversed today.
Their hearts trembled for no reason, even though it was not their own marriage.
In fact, not only the young ones, but also Jin Pae-cheon and Baek Ja-gang felt the same way.
“Welcome.”
“It’s not just any business, so of course I had to come.”
Now, they were two people who were even secretly glad to see each other. If it weren’t for the sword dance, they would have been in a relationship of suspicion and wariness toward everything.
And so, Jin Pae-cheon, Jin Ha-gun, and Jin Ha-ryeong also sat in the very front row.
I thought they were the last guests in the first row.
Dududududu.
Once again, carriages entered.
It was the largest number of carriages to have entered so far. As many as ten carriages came in.
The carriages, with their specially treated surfaces, gave the effect of being made of ice. On top of that, there were even snowflake-shaped patterns. It truly looked as if winter was rushing in.
The figures clad in pure white martial arts robes who stepped out of the stopped carriage were masters of the Northern Ice Palace. As they arrived, I felt a chill run through the surroundings.
The last person to disembark was Han Seo-gyeong, the Lord of the Northern Ice Palace. Along with her, Young Lord Han Seol also disembarked.
Han Seo-gyeong brought all the top masters of the Northern Ice Palace, including the Hanbing Twin Swords. It was fortunate that prior notice had been given, otherwise it would have been fair to say that the Northern Ice Palace was invading the Central Plains.
There was a reason she went to such lengths to bring so many people along.
I told Ian, who was alone in the Central Plains, not to be discouraged,
that we are his family, and that his aunt is here.
After exchanging greetings with the two Alliance Leaders and Sobaekta, Han Seo-gyeong smiled at one person in particular. That person was none other than Bisain, who had come all the way to the North Sea to pay his respects last time.
To be honest, my first impression of Bisain wasn’t very good. He had a hideous, scarred face. However, the more I talked to him, the more I realized he was a genuine person.
Should I call it a rediscovery of my daughter? Han Seo-kyung had this thought.
You actually have a good eye for men, surprisingly.
All the guests were surprised and amazed. Following the Leader of the Apostles Alliance, the Leader of the Pungcheon Sect, and the Leader of the Murim Alliance, they had now come to see the Lord of the mysterious Northern Ice Palace in person. They
were truly amazed and proud to have been invited to this place.
Watching the Lord of the Ice Palace exchange greetings with the Alliance Leaders, Yong Ja-myeong spoke to his son.
“Do you understand now? Why I said that people more precious than my father would come.”
These words flowed naturally from Yong Jin-hu’s mouth.
“Just what kind of person is the Young Cult Leader?”
Yong Ja-myeong was startled and stopped him because he had blurted it out loudly without realizing it.
“fizzle!”
However, everyone around him had already heard those words.
Just as he was tensing up with a sudden realization,
Jin Pae-cheon in the front row turned to him and spoke.
Young Hero Dragon.
Yong Jin-hu suddenly stood up and bowed in greeting.
“Ah! You remember me, Alliance Leader.”
“Of course I remember.”
After exchanging a glance with Yong Ja-myeong sitting next to him, Jin Pae-cheon calmly spoke to Yong Jin-hu.
“The Young Master is someone you can only truly know by experiencing him firsthand. You won’t be able to understand him by listening to others. Because you would never be able to trust them.”
Everyone around smiled in agreement with those words.
“I hope you, Young Hero, will have such a good opportunity in the future.”
“Yes, Alliance Leader. I sincerely thank you for your valuable guidance.”
He wondered if the Alliance Leader had called him to scold him for raising his voice, but that was not the case. He had spoken to him out of kindness for his sake.
Yong Jin-hoo looked at his father. His father said that he, too, had come because he wanted to introduce him to the Young Cult Leader.
Did everyone really come because of the Young Cult Leader? Just what kind of person is he?
Soon, a person stepped forward before them.
The person to preside over this wedding was Commander-in-Chief Sama Myeong. This alone showed just how much importance the Heavenly Demon Cult placed on this marriage.
We will now begin the wedding ceremony.
Thunderous shouts erupted from all directions.
The bride and groom’s parents are entering.
Geom Woo-jin and Gwon-ma appeared from opposite sides. At Geom Woo-jin’s appearance, all the guests rose from their seats in unison. Not a single breath could be heard from the boisterous audience.
Geom Woo-jin walked out slowly. His presence stood out the more people were around. If everyone else was in black and white, that presence, shining in red all alone, was unmistakably manifested even at this very moment.
On the other hand, Gwonma looked more nervous than ever. He was someone who wouldn’t even bat an eye if ordered to fight every single warrior here, yet now he was tense.
After exchanging greetings, the two went to their prepared seats and took their places.
Geom Woo-jin exchanged glances with those in the very front row. Deeply with Jin Pae-cheon and Baek Ja-gang, and lightly with Han Seo-gyeong and So Baek-ta.
Then, Kwonma exchanged telepathic messages.
-In-law, how do you feel?
-I feel a bit dazed. I feel happy, but also a little sad.
This time, the opposite.
“How about you, Leader?
” “I am perfectly fine.
” “I suppose this is the difference between parents with daughters and parents with sons.”
Then Geom Woo-jin smiled and said
“-Then, in-law, let’s swap my son for your daughter!
” “-No!”
This was Geom Woo-jin, who made casual jokes only to Gwon-ma.
Sama Ming said loudly
The groom will enter.
Boom! Boom! Boom boom boom boom!
As the powerful sound of drums rang out, Geom Mu-geuk, clad in ceremonial robes, strode in vigorously.
Following him, also dressed in ceremonial attire, were Geom Mu-geuk’s bodyguards, including Jeok-yeon. Their prayers were now so powerful that even the senior guards protecting Geom Woo-jin were in awe.
Waaahhhhh!
As the sword dance performance began, tremendous cheers erupted from all directions. It was not mere applause. The roar revealed just how much the demons of the Heavenly Demon Cult adored the Young Leader. It was not forced cheering, but shouts of joy born of genuine affection.
How could a sword dance performance possibly follow general etiquette?
As the sword dance performance walked out, he smiled brightly, raised both hands high in delight.
I am getting married!
His words flew through the cheers and were clearly heard in the ears of all the guests.
After bowing respectfully to Geom Woo-jin and Gwon-ma, Geom Mu-geuk turned toward the guests.
Turning towards them, he looked at the people seated in the first row.
Jin Pae-cheon and Baek Ja-gang, So Baek-ta and Han Seo-gyeong.
Plus their friends Bi Sa-in and Jin Ha-gun, as well as Jin Ha-ryeong and Han Seol.
Geommugeuk met the eyes of each and every one of them.
Geommugeuk knew very well how long and difficult their journey had been.
I recalled the day I first met them. The look in their eyes, which had once been filled with suspicion and distrust, had now turned into a pleasant emotion. Surprisingly, all of their destinies had changed after encountering Geommugeuk.
I would have loved to run out and greet each and every person individually to express my gratitude. However, that is something to be done at the celebratory banquet after the ceremony.
The figure of Palmazon was visible behind them.
Blood Heaven Daoist and One-Flower Sword Venerable, Poison King and Soul-Shattering Demon Venerable, Drunken Demon and Demon Fire, and even Extreme Evil Little Demon.
Representing the Demon Venerables, Blood Heaven Daoist cracked a joke at Geom Mugeuk, who was smiling brightly. Since it was an official occasion, he did so politely.
“Young Master, are you that happy?”
“I am! I don’t think I should get drunk today. I am so happy that I feel like dancing.”
Those listening laughed happily.
Then Seo Dae-ryong spoke in a low voice.
“Finally, I have something that puts me ahead of our Little Master.”
It was a joke directed at Dana and her sisters-in-law sitting next to her, but Geom Mu-geuk, with his completely transformed ears, heard even that quiet remark.
“Master Hwangcheongak, you are my senior in married life, so please teach me a great deal in the future!”
Then, Seo Dae-ryong lifted his son, Yeong-ha, high in the air.
Laughter erupted from all sides at the sight.
Befitting a wedding of Geommugeuk, the atmosphere was good and free. He was not bound by formalities.
Geommugeuk, with eyes as sharp as a hawk.
“All the Magachon residents standing in the back corner, please come forward. There is space for you to stand over there.”
Jang-ho led them out and had them watch.
A scene unfolded that could truly only be seen at a sword dance wedding: the groom conversing with the guests, and merchants standing a short distance away from where the Alliance Leader and the Sect Leader were.
Now it has become the most important moment.
Now, the bride will make her entrance.
This time, a beautiful melody rang out as the bride entered from the opposite side.
The warriors of the Northern Ice Palace intended to let out a cheer louder than when the groom entered. It was to ensure that Ian would not be intimidated. That was why as many as ten carriages had arrived.
However, there was no need for that.
Waaah!
A louder cheer erupted from the demons in the audience than when the sword dance began. Not only the warriors of the Ghost Guard, but everyone watching welcomed the bride with even louder cheers.
Today’s bride, dressed in a splendid wedding dress, began to enter the place where Han Seo-kyung and Han Seol had been looking at each other in joy.
