Episode 1076. Next time, it’s your neck. (1)
Baekcheon also knew that he shouldn’t say these words right now. However, the situation before his eyes made it impossible for him to not say them. In the end, he opened his mouth blankly.
“What… How is it going?”
It was Baekcheon who brought it up, but in fact, this was a common feeling felt by the disciples of Hwasan. They, who did not understand the physiology of the Sapha, could not understand Heukgwibo, who suddenly did not show hostility to Jang Il-so, and his subordinate who ambushed Man-geum-dae-bu.
In addition, the situation beyond is not clearly visible due to the Black Ghost guys still surrounding them. So it is bound to be difficult to grasp the situation going back.
But fortunately, they now had a guy named Sapa by their side who understood and explained the situation to them.
“hmm.”
Lim So-byeong opened his mouth, waving the fan he had spread out.
“It seems that Cheonmyeon Investigation has caught up with Jang Il-so.”
“… … A thousand-faced investigation?”
Baekcheon blinked and looked towards Jang Il-so. The cold corpse of Man-geum-dae-bu and his subordinate standing in front of him…
“Then, it wasn’t the subordinates of the Great Master Man-geum who betrayed you… … Are you saying that the author is the head of the Hao-mun, Cheon-myeon-su-sa?”
“It looks like that.”
Lim So-byeong shrugged.
“They say that the magic of the Thousand Face Investigator is unparalleled in the world, and that no one can detect his transformation… … . He really is as good as his reputation. Who would have thought that none other than the Great Master Man-geum would have noticed that his confidant had changed?”
Although his tone was calm, Lim So-byeong was also quite surprised at this point.
‘It’s creepy.’
If Man-Geum-Dae-Bu didn’t notice, it means that Im So-Byeong is also at risk of suffering the same fate.
Of course, even the great lord has his excuses. In a situation where he is about to cut off the tiger’s neck, who would notice that the rabbit lurking behind him is different from usual?
‘But Ganghoji is also a place where such situations occur countless times.’
Lim So-byeong realized once again how useful that ridiculous technique was. Of course, Cheonmyeon Investigation was not an easy technique to use, as it involved risking one’s life.
“… … So, does that mean that Jang Il-so hid the investigation from the beginning and dragged the situation out like this?”
“It looks like that.”
Baekcheon looked at Jang Il-so, speechless for a moment.
‘What kind of person is that… … .’
Baekcheon and the other disciples of Hwasan were now prepared not to be surprised by anything Jang Il-so did. Hadn’t they already experienced enough of how out of touch that man Jang Il-so was?
And yet, at this moment, they couldn’t help but wonder what on earth was inside the head of that human named Jang Il-so.
“Oh, no. Then… … .”
Yoon Jong looked back at Im So Byeong with a surprised face.
“Did the Green Forest King also know about that fact?”
At those words, Jo-Geol tilted his head.
“What are you talking about all of a sudden, Death Penalty?”
“No… … The situation just now… … It definitely seemed like the Green Forest King was coordinating with Jang Il-so, didn’t it?”
“Now that I think about it… … .”
Jo-geol, Yoon-jong, and Baek-cheon all looked at Im So-byeong at the same time. Im So-byeong’s lips slightly twitched as he received their gaze, and then he spread out his fan and covered half of his face.
“Hoo hoo hoo hoo.”
“… … .”
“That’s only natural. No matter how great Jang Il-so is, he can’t possibly match me in terms of strategy!”
‘I didn’t know.’
‘I didn’t know.’
‘That’s a bluff.’
As the eyes of all three people narrowed at the same time, Im So-byeong clicked his tongue.
“… … I thought that Jang Il-so had prepared something, but I didn’t know it would be Cheonmyeon Investigation.”
“… … .”
“… … Why are you looking at me like that? Shouldn’t you be praised just for guessing that he’s prepared something? Jo, Jo-geol Dojang? Yun-jong Dojang?”
There was no answer in return.
Baekcheon let out a deep sigh. To be honest, he couldn’t even tell who he should admire in this situation. Should he admire Jang Il-so, who had hidden Cheonmyeon Investigation and dragged out this whole situation, or should he admire Im So-byeong, who had helped Jang Il-so without even knowing what he had hidden?
‘Yes, this gentleman was the King of Nokrim.’
Suddenly, it became clear. I had always forgotten because I only saw his sickly and languid appearance, but this person was the one who led the Green Forest and fought fiercely against the Maninbang. When I thought about the difference in power between the Green Forest and the Maninbang that he knew, I couldn’t help but realize once again how great of a person Im So-byeong was.
‘Is this the wisdom of those who fight over the world?’
Somehow it felt like a different world from the one he lived in.
“… … But why is Black Ghost just watching this?”
When Namgung Do-wi asked with a puzzled look, Im So-byeong shrugged his shoulders.
“The cleanup is over.”
“Are you done cleaning up?”
“yes.”
Namgung Do-wi seemed to not understand at all. Im So-byeong tapped his head with his fan. It seemed that more explanation was needed for these people who were of the political faction.
“So, let’s think about it. Volcano fought with a shaman, and the eldest son, Hyeon Jong-jin, lost his life to the eldest son, Heo Do-jin. What would you do?”
“All those shaman kids will die that day.”
“I will never leave you alone!”
“I will set fire to Mt. Mudang and kill all those who run away by stabbing them in the back with a knife!”
“… … .”
“… … .”
The last one to shout, Jo-geol, flinched when he sensed the gaze directed at him.
“Why, why? Is there anything I can’t say… … .”
“… …Are you a person?”
“tenacity…….”
“Even Cheongmyeong would be surprised at this.”
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“No! That last sentence was a bit harsh!”
Jo Geol felt very wronged by the last words, but fortunately or unfortunately, Im So-byeong took his gaze away from him.
“Yes. That’s the way the political party thinks. But that kind of thing doesn’t happen in the Sapa. They don’t have that kind of loyalty in the first place.”
And this is also an environmental problem that Sapa has.
Unlike the political parties that save face, the Sapa lives in the midst of conflicts that break out all the time. If they keep waging war until one side is completely annihilated, the Sapa itself cannot survive.
Of course, the disciples of the volcano were not unaware of this fact. However, there was a world of difference between knowing it in their heads and seeing it happen right before their eyes.
“So this is… … .”
Jo-Geol said as if he didn’t understand at all.
“If we fight with Jongnam and lose, isn’t that the situation where we become Jongnam’s disciples from that day on?”
“You little punk! Even if I use an analogy… … .”
“Where did you get the urge to say such nonsense! Are you crazy?”
“I feel like I’m going to throw up.”
It’s something that makes my stomach churn just thinking about it. For those who belong to the sect called Hwasan, it’s something that can’t happen even if the world turns upside down.
But they accept this situation as if nothing happened. I don’t know what’s going on inside, but at least there was no outward resistance.
‘How could that be possible?’
Even though they are a faction that values profit more than anything else, how can they just sit back and watch their leader’s head explode?
It’s something I hate to think about, but… If Hyeonjong were going through the same thing right now, the disciples of Hwasan here would have already lost their minds and done anything to kill Jang Il-so.
“… … Is this the difference between the four factions and the four sects?”
I felt that the gap was bigger than I thought.
It’s not just that they belong to different places. Their tendencies and thoughts are all different. That’s why they can’t mix. Like water and oil.
Baekcheon looked back at Im So-byeong as if he remembered something.
“Then what about Jang Il-so’s actions a little while ago?”
“You saw it exactly.”
Lim So-byeong nodded slowly.
“For Sapha, ‘winning’ is important, but there is something more important. ‘Being stronger.’ If Jang Il-so had not shown his presence and had won only through strategy, he would not have been able to obtain subjugation so easily.”
“also…….”
“It seems simple, but it’s also complicated. The most important thing is to prove in some way that you are worthy of following. It was a risky move, but the result is… …as you can see.”
That means that at the time when Cheonmyeon Investigation ambushed Mangeum Daebu, Jang Il-so would have already planned the next move. At that point, what was important to him was not finishing Mangeum Daebu, but eating all the Black Ghost Treasures that would make the owner disappear.
Baekcheon glared at Jang Il-so with a stern face.
‘Now, at least in Sapa, there is no one who can truly stand against Jang Il-so.’
Jang Il-so was originally the leader of the Sa-pae-ryeon.
However, as we can see from the recent Jang River incident, Jang Il-so did not completely control the Sa-pae-ryeon. At least, Heuk-gwi-bo and Hao-mun did not follow Jang Il-so obediently.
But that won’t happen anymore.
Jang Il-so has already eaten up the water channel in the Yangtze River, and now he has taken control of Heukguibo in this place. And even that Cheonmyeon Detective has sworn allegiance to Jang Il-so.
This means only one thing.
A complete sect of evil.
The feat that seemed impossible was finally accomplished at this moment. Perhaps the disciples of the volcano are now witnessing a historic moment with their own eyes.
It was at that very moment that Baekcheon was trembling with an unknown thrill.
“uh?”
Jo Geol’s voice, breaking the sentiment, pierced Baek Cheon’s ears.
“Now, wait a minute, Sa-suk. So, doesn’t that mean Jang Il-so has unified the Sa-pa?”
Baekcheon frowned.
“What are you talking about… … .”
“Oh, no. That’s not it.”
“… … What now?”
“That, that means all the guys here have become Jang Il-so’s subordinates, right?”
“Why are you suddenly saying such obvious things… … .”
Baekcheon, who was about to speak, closed his mouth for a moment. His gaze as he looked at Jogeol gradually became unfocused. And after a while, he turned his head to the side with a creaking sound. He could see the figure of Heukgwibo slowly turning in this direction.
I heard Jo Geol’s voice, which sounded very tired.
“then…….”
“… … .”
“Aren’t we… … screwed right now?”
I saw the black ghosts glaring at me with sharp eyes, no, not black ghosts anymore, but simply Sapaeryeon. Behind that curtain, Jang Il-so was smiling brightly and wickedly.
A hollow laugh escaped Baekcheon’s mouth.
“I guess… … .”
He slowly raised the sword he had lowered down again.
“… … I think so?”
The Hong Gyeons, who had figured out who their new prey was, also began to slowly approach the volcano with cruel smiles on their faces.
