The river there was blue and as wide as the sea.
Maybe that was why.
From a distant past that no one remembers, the nameless freshwater lake that expanded in size over time began to be called Cheonghae Lake.
And at this very moment, there was a shadow crossing the blue waters of Cheonghae Lake.
Sigh.
A dozen or so oars that push the river water smoothly and smoothly.
As the movement moves forward, creating gentle ripples, the thick water mist disperses, revealing the true nature of the shadow hidden within.
Streamlined and sleek curves.
Although not very large, the body is reinforced with solid wood and steel.
And the sail puffed up by the wind, and even an old man sitting cross-legged peacefully on the narrow mast that he couldn’t even dare to step on.
“It’s a fair wind. “There is no better.”
A middle-aged man who was standing tall on the bow of the ship, watching beyond the fog, responded to the old, grayish voice coming from overhead.
“The future will also be like that.”
“Even though the main mountain has already been taken away?”
“It was not taken away, but it was given to protect precious lives.”
The middle-aged man continued speaking in an honest voice.
“Someone I respect said that. What is important is not the house, but the people. “A house that no one lives in becomes an abandoned house, but if there are people, a palace can be built even in an empty field.”
“I don’t know who said that to you, but he must be an old man with a superficial appearance and no substance.”
“S, Master. How can you say that? I never meant that… … .”
“Hehe, I know. “It’s a joke.”
Seeing his student struggling, the old man, who called himself a no-nonsense old man, smiled and continued.
“The future will also flow like a tailwind… … “If I could do that, I wouldn’t have anything to wish for, but what can I do when the headwind that blew earlier is so strong?”
The middle-aged man who had been shaking his head at his teacher’s mischievous joke answered in a powerful voice.
“No matter how strong the wind is, it cannot overturn a mountain, not a boat.”
“You are right. But what if embers are mixed with that strong wind?”
“… … !”
“It is not the wind we have to fear. “It is a small spark hiding somewhere deep at the foot of a mountain that no one knows about, and may soon turn everything into ashes.”
The middle-aged man, who was reflecting on the meaning of the old man’s words for a moment, suddenly hardened his face.
– Master. Could it be that… … .
Before I knew it, a single ray of sound flowed out between my quivering lips.
However, before the middle-aged man could hear the answer to that question, the old man slowly stood up and suddenly muttered.
“Still, there will be a chance to fight back.”
That moment.
Wow.
Beyond the scattered water mist, hundreds of bonfires lined up along the riverside of Cheonghae Lake were captured in the old man’s gray-white eyes.
Those embers fluttering in the wind were sparks of hope to confront disaster.
* * *
The moment a sleek ship emerged from beyond the fog, I immediately realized their identity.
To be precise, the identity of an old man who was looking down at the riverside from a high mast.
Whoosh.
The hem of the coat splits left and right like wings and flutters.
At the sight of the old man’s new form, which had soared as high as a flying bird, falling down across the air in dozens of sheets, gasps erupted from everywhere.
“Uh, that is.”
“Stepping into the void… … !”
Choi Sang-seung’s light technique that can be performed only with a certain amount of energy and deep enlightenment.
They were in a bloody battle with monsters they had never heard of just two days ago, but that didn’t stop them from being surprised at the rise of Muhak.
Aside from that, my thoughts were a little different from theirs.
“Huh, that’s a great level of empty space. “Isn’t that what you think?”
I clicked my tongue in response to Jeokcheongang’s question, which seemed to be just a hint.
“Do you think I look like a fool?”
“What kind of cheap stuffed rice are you talking about?”
“You already know. “What are you talking about?”
“… … hmm. “You’re not a total idiot.”
Jeokcheongang stared into space, muttering with an expression that didn’t know whether he was displeased with me for not matching the rhythm, or happy with my accomplishment.
“Anyway, at least one light technique is quite effective.”
I burst out laughing.
Considering Jeokcheon-gang’s usual speaking style, it was a huge compliment, but even that was lacking compared to the old man’s light techniques that were slowly coming down to the ground at this very moment.
‘If you look at Neunggongheodo (凌空虛道) and say that it is a good method, all the martial arts people who have learned light engineering should bite their tongues and die.’
There is another sky above the sky.
Those whose martial arts background is shallow or who have not been involved in martial arts regard Heogongdabo as the best, but Neunggongheodo is above that.
The ultimate state of being able to move naturally, gliding, rather than stepping or kicking the air.
That was Neunggongheodo. The difference that only a very small number of extreme experts, including myself, could recognize was visible at the old man’s toes.
‘And there are only two people in the last hundred years who have reached the level of Neunggongheedo.’
When I was training while staying at Mt. Guhwasan, I heard something from Jeokcheongang’s mouth.
One of them ended up being called a god, and the other one returned to where he belonged.
To the land beyond the far west, to the foot of a huge mountain that touches the sky.
Sreuk.
Finally, the toes touch the ground without a sound and the hem of the coat slowly sinks.
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At the same time, an old man with a benevolent look took a swipe at everyone.
“Cheong Heo-ja of Kunlun, I send greetings to all of you.”
“… … !”
“… … !”
A wave of invisible emotions swept around.
It was a shock to learn that the identity of the old man who suddenly appeared, showing truly amazing techniques, was none other than a master of the Kunlun faction.
“Now, meet Jang Mun-in!”
Urgent cries and shouts of violence erupt from everywhere.
But as always, there were exceptions.
“Dou is such a piece of shit, are you trying to match Nobu now that you’re a little older?”
The curt greeting from Iljin, the chief executive officer of the martial arts board and the person in charge of the prestigious Daepa, was just the natural beginning.
“It’s been a long time, Cheongheo. While I haven’t seen you, your gray hair has grown a lot. “The last time I saw you, you still looked quite young.”
Looking over the shoulder of the bowman, who gave me the honorific word that he came from a well-educated family, a human butcher who had become the best of all time with his skill in manipulating people suddenly appeared.
“Someone said, ‘It’s spherical. Did you end up becoming a long writer?”
“… … .”
“… … .”
With the appearance of Jang Mun-in of the Kunlun Sect, the noisy atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
Salseongseong and Gungseong, and even Hwawang Jeokcheongang.
This is a crazy lineup that will take your breath away just by looking at it.
Although they each have the appearance of a middle-aged person, an older person, or a boy, they can create the miracle of five loaves and two fish only with the Murim Jjambap they ate.
But Cheongheoja’s suffering did not end there.
“hmm. Bindo’s greeting was late. How have you been… … .”
It was at that time that Jang Mun-in and Hyeon Cheon-jin of the communal faction, who had hesitated for a moment at the appearance of the Jjam Kings, finally opened their mouths.
“Hello, Grandpa Cheongheoja. My name is Cheongpung! Since we are the same Cheong, please take care of us in the future!”
“The main lady is called Sukja. “She’s not the same Cheong family, but there’s one letter overlapping at the end, so let’s get by with her.”
“Taesan, I’m hungry. “Did you catch any fish on the way?”
A crazy lineup in a different way.
It’s truly madness.
At the appearance of the three brothers, who were as proficient as Samsung, I felt my vision becoming dizzy, but to my surprise, Cheongheoja opened his mouth with a smile.
“There are seniors I respect and juniors I’ve never met. “Nice to meet you all again.”
At that moment, I thought.
Perhaps the best sect in the world is the Kunlun sect.
“… … Wow, you can endure this.”
At the exclamation that reflexively escaped his lips, Cheongheoja’s eyes moved towards me.
“This is my first time seeing it this close. Nice to meet you, Jin Do.”
As Cheong Heo-ja said just now, I had met him once, albeit from a distance.
To put it bluntly, it may be a relationship that is a bit deeper than just meeting each other.
At the time when the Seongra Great Yeon was in full swing, Kunlun Unryong (崑崙雲龍), a classmate who hung out with Gunggibang and others for a while, was also Cheongheoja’s student.
“Meeting Jang Mun-in.”
When he belatedly took the gun with courtesy, Cheongheoja nodded with a friendly smile.
“It’s been a while. I’ve heard a lot of stories about dough since then. “My classmate, that kid especially liked it.”
“Well, maybe… … .”
As if he could see through my mind that was blurring my words, Cheong Heo-ja opened his mouth in a soft tone.
“You’re doing well without any problems, so there’s no need to worry.”
“Fortunately, the.”
I can’t say that the time I spent with my classmates was long, but the guy I knew was a decent enough guy.
Both as a martial artist and as a human being.
So, the next moment, I felt very glad to hear what Cheong Heo-ja added.
“We will see each other soon. “After we get out of here first.”
“okay.”
I already knew that Cheonghae Lake was not our military’s base.
The Gunggi Bang and Open Islands simply came out ahead to meet them, and the threat of Dark Heaven has not completely disappeared yet.
However, if there is one question that comes to mind after listening to Cheongheoja’s words… … .
“For that matter, I’m a little hungry, um. “It seems very small.”
I looked at the ship that had almost reached the river’s edge with a shocked gaze.
A ship that could accommodate at most 100 people seemed to be insufficient to carry 3,000 friendly troops.
“Does it look like that to Do-woo too?”
“I’m sorry, but that’s right.”
“haha.”
Cheong Heo-ja, who laughed out loud at my honest answer, opened his mouth again.
“You might think so. “From what I see now.”
“yes?”
“Ah, it’s finally coming.”
I, who turned my head to follow Cheongheoja’s gaze, was able to see, no, everyone was able to see.
Sigh.
Dozens of ships have finally emerged through the thick fog.
