Becoming the Swordmaster Rank Young Lord of the Sichuan Tang Family Chapter 261

Episode 260. Wide-area introduction

“… … What does that mean?”

Dang-myung asked.

That’s why it’s difficult to hear words coming out of the mouth of the demon cult leader.

Clearly, he was referring to ‘the lives of all the innocent people of Xinjiang’.

“Are you in the mood to talk? Stop attacking me first. Honestly, you’re threatening.”

Yeonmuyeol spoke with a face that still had a smile on it. The words threatening were not a lie. There were now six remaining blue armors, and the ones that were already broken and destroyed would be useless even if you recite a repair spell. It was like touching the tes*icles of a dead child.

On the other hand, the attack of the natural name was overlapping and becoming more and more intense. Even if the defensive golden magic blue ghost armor was overlapping six times, it would be destroyed in an instant.

“First, you have to prove that you’re not just wagging your tongue to scheme.”

“Will you regret it? In order for me to prove it, innocent civilians will have to die en masse. It will also be difficult to confirm it right away.”

“It’s hard to prove? Then what do you want me to see to believe it?”

Although he asked him in a questioning tone, Dang-myeong did not repeat the Geom-cho Man-so-cheon (滿小天) any more. This was because he intuitively felt that the Demon Lord had not said such things without any basis.

Yeonmuyeol said.

“You probably know about our school’s Cheonmasingong (天魔神功). It is known as a martial arts discipline that possesses the ability to manipulate the magical energy itself, which is the source of all magical arts.”

“… … .”

“What is known to the world is not much different from the truth. Except that Cheonmasingong is not a martial art passed down by word of mouth, but is engraved into the souls of future generations through the magic of the previous sect leader.”

It was an amazing story. The Heavenly Demon Sect wasn’t just a martial artist?

Besides, if that’s the only thing that’s different from the truth, then at least the part about the function is correct, right?

‘… … I understand.’

Although it was a short explanation, Dang-myeong immediately realized how the powerful force called Cheonmasingyo could maintain a system of absolute obedience to one leader for so long.

The absurd powers of the Cheonmasingong would have guaranteed the unshakable authority of the cult leader, and the method of passing down the legend by directly engraving it into the soul using magic would have made it easy to grant appropriate power and legitimacy to successors without the risk of theft or leakage.

‘Then, if we just erase from the world those who have mastered the Heavenly Demonic Art, the magic world will naturally fall apart.’

Ironically, the words that Demon Lord Yeonmuyeol uttered in an attempt to save his life became the trigger for Dangryunmyeong to once again resolve that he must kill him on the spot.

Yeonmuyeol continued speaking.

“Being able to control magic as you wish means that you can easily decide the life and death of those who have entered the world of magic. By the way, do you know about demonic possession? Then the conversation will be faster.”

“know.”

Dang-myung immediately agreed.

I had heard a general idea about the demons’ natural punishment, the possessed demons, from Shaolin’s Ja-un, and also heard more details from Jang Chun-il, a Sichuan man I met at Goitek near Tapgeukrapmagan.

━I don’t know if you know, but in the martial arts world, there is something called demonic possession. As your demonic achievements deepen, the accumulated demonic energy suddenly goes wild. I heard that you will suffer indescribable pain until you die, or if you survive, you will go crazy and go on a killing spree. In fact, many of the bandits roaming Xinjiang have gone half-mad due to demonic possession. Since their goal is not wealth but murder, they are said to be unable to communicate. Since most demons who fall into demonic possession have achieved a considerable level of demonic achievements, it is almost impossible for them to survive if you meet them. I have also met demons who went mad a couple of times, and if it weren’t for Hong Si-bun of the Tang family, I would have become a ghost a long time ago.

According to Jang Chun-il, if you are properly possessed, you will most likely die. However, the energy that runs through your entire body is uncontrollably running wild, so there is no way you will be safe. All the meridians and energy vessels will most likely burst, and if you are injured to that degree, death is certain.

Yeonmuyeol opened his mouth, delighted at Dangyeonmyeong’s affirmation.

“Andani, you’re talking quickly. I can induce demon possession with the power of the Heavenly Demonic Power. Just a little while ago, I punished those who did not follow my orders immediately by being demon-possessed.”

That’s right.

It was called inviting demons to enter. Yeonmuyeol forced his subordinates to perform the Blood Demonic Art, and only those who hesitated and refused to follow him were temporarily put into a state of demonic possession.

As a result, hundreds of mines were rolling on the floor in extreme pain, asking for the leader’s mercy and forgiveness.

“What does that mean?”

What does it have to do with the lives of all the civilians in Xinjiang? – Dang Yuanming’s words were not finished.

That’s why the things I saw and heard in Goiteuk flashed through my mind.

In order to survive in the harsh land of Xinjiang since ancient times, the protection of the powerful armed group, the Demonic Cult, was essential. And in order to receive that protection, the members of the village had to join the cult and periodically offer tributes. Places that could not do so had to worry about frequent attacks by bandits, so villages like Goitek came into being.

That’s not all.

━Most commoners in Xinjiang join the Demonic Cult from a very young age. It is natural, since their parents, relatives, and neighbors are all already subordinate to the Demonic Cult. Some offer tributes and receive protection, and those with talents, even if they are not necessarily in martial arts, are treated well and work in the Demonic Cult headquarters. In any case, all who join the cult learn simple breathing techniques, and ordinary people who do not know much about martial arts seem to think of it as a health technique that can help them live long and healthy lives.

━Although it is a demonic practice, there is something about the breathing method that is completely ineffective in maintaining one’s health, so most followers consistently practice the breathing method. That is why most of them have a small amount of demonic energy in their bodies. I heard that the Demonic Cult headquarters, in order to encourage the practice of breathing methods, give a considerable amount of money to those with outstanding achievements. It is said that there are quite a few people who devote themselves to the practice of breathing methods, thinking that it is an amount that can only be earned by working their whole lives among the common people of Xinjiang.

━This is a story that is kept quiet even in Xinjiang… … . It is said that if the leader wants to, he can kill followers in the vicinity without lifting a finger at any time. Of course, this is limited to those who possess a certain amount of magical energy.

Suddenly, I realize that there is something in common between the things Jang Chun-il has been saying and Yeon Mu-yeol’s story.

also.

The existence of a divine group that appears to be widespread in Xinjiang today.

I heard that in recent years, many common people in Xinjiang have voluntarily or involuntarily joined the Demonic Cult in order to obtain that altar.

‘The lives of all the people of Xinjiang.’

It seemed obvious that Yeonmuyeol knew what he was trying to say.

He gathers all of the overlapping Mansocheon (滿小天) swords at once. Fragments of the strong energy lose their strength and fall.

There were five blue membranes left.

“… … Are you saying you won’t die alone?”

“You’ve already thought about it that far? It’s nice to know you understand.”

“How ridiculous. Who would have thought that the supreme ruler of Xinjiang’s magicians would be so petty?”

“Say whatever you want. I don’t care.”

Yeonmuyeol said with a triumphant expression on his face. This was because he had confirmed that the move he had made was effective as he had thought.

The lives of all the people of Xinjiang━It was somewhat of an exaggeration, but it wasn’t entirely wrong.

Among the common people living in Xinjiang, there were very few who did not accumulate even a small amount of demonic energy. And if there was even a handful of demonic energy, it was possible to trigger demonic possession through the function of the Heavenly Demonic Power.

Of course, it was nothing compared to being attacked face to face, but for ordinary people who had little martial arts skills and were unable to properly control their internal energy, even the slightest bit of demonic energy would cause them great internal injuries. This meant that it could easily lead to death.

Yeonmuyeol took note of the fact that the head of the Sacheondangga clan, Sogaju Dangmyeong, was a man of the right path. Even at a young age, he thought that if he was to take on the position of the leader of the Jeongcheon clan, he would have a special spirit of love for the people, which is unique to the Jeongpa clan.

Could he really turn a blind eye to the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent civilians and try to kill himself?

This was the part where Yeonmuyeol threw his hat in the ring. He thought that a person of a proper political faction would not be able to do that.

‘I’m sorry, Soyeon.’

Yeonmuyeol muttered to himself, mourning the lowly demon Baek Soyeon. He wanted to take revenge on her, but his opponent was incredibly strong.

Revenge and survival – As soon as he realized that they could not be achieved at the same time, he had no choice but to put more weight on the latter. Separate from his love for Baek So-yeon, he had a great desire for ascension.

For now, he had to survive. If he could do that, he would be able to accumulate enormous rank and exact revenge later when the world of magic came.

Of course, I will destroy that bastard and the Sacheondang family as well to comfort her soul… …!

Yeonmuyeol opened his mouth with that determination.

“Choose. Will you kill tens of thousands of innocent lives in order to kill just one person, or will you spare them all?”

“… … .”

Dang-myung couldn’t answer.

“It will be difficult to decide. Just keep one thing in mind. The moment you try to do something again, I will not hesitate to bring about the possession of all beings in the land of Xinjiang, and any deaths that result will be your fault.”

“… … .”

Another silence.

Yeonmuyeol, who had been staring blankly at the name, speaks again from inside the Cheonggwigapju.

“It will be difficult to bear. No evil person in the world has ever killed tens of thousands of people alone. How do you plan to pay for that?”

“… … It’s ridiculous to hear that. Why is it my fault? When you’re threatening to join the ranks of innocent civilians.”

Yeonmuyeol answered the obvious question with a laugh. As if he knew it.

“How can you say that it is not your fault that the fate of those who could have been saved is rushing to death because of your choice? Furthermore, even if you were able to bear the weight of that many deaths, what justice would there be in taking my life like that? And then you, the Sachon Dangga, the Jeongcheon Maeng, can you be called the Righteous Path… …!”

“… … .”

“Just back off. Our school has already suffered a near-annihilation. Isn’t this enough? I told you that I have a grudge against Junghyuk. However, your mother will also dissuade you if you say that you have to sacrifice tens of thousands of innocent people to kill me. Be wise.”

“I’ve never heard that the leader of the Demonic Cult is a silver-tongued person.”

“I am simply stating the truth. If it seems like I am speaking eloquently, it is because I have a point. If you think differently from me, then act again. Then I will let you face death indifferently.”

After saying that, Yeonmuyeol folded his arms and lowered his eyes as if he had said everything he wanted to say.

In the silence, only the thin breathing of the two people continues.

“i get it.”

Suddenly, Deungmyung opened his mouth.

Immediately afterwards, a bright green flame shoots out from the dagger, Snow White. The manifestation of the sword’s power.

And as the cracks grow, the fragmented energies once again engulf the smoke.

Pagagagagagak━!

Needless to say, the attack that slashed at the protective gold-plated blue turtle armor was a complete disaster.

“Are you in your right mind… …?”

Yeonmuyeol looked astonished. Is this really your choice? Choosing the death of tens of thousands of common people? Is that the extent of your resentment?

Hurrruk!

Hurrruk!

The overlapping of the small heavens and the small heavens was accomplished very quickly.

As the three Mansocheon overlap, the green turtle shell shatters without a trace with a sound of Kiing.

Now there are four remaining blue armors.

Hurrruk!

It was when Dang-myeong was about to use the fourth Mansocheon (滿小天).

“Okay, good.”

I will show you that my words are not empty words━ As he spoke, Yeonmuyeol took out a new set of Gohwangji talismans, and his expression had become distorted like that of an evil spirit.

At the same time as the talisman burned.

Yeonmuyeol’s lips tremble.

“A wide area is inviting demons.”