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Episode 279. Volcano (2)
“What kind of standoff is this…?”
“A uniform with a plum blossom design… … It’s the Hwasan faction. Did they have reinforcements?”
After burning all the Jongnam sect martial arts that had been passed down for a long time on other peaks, Geumnyeongdae Jo Jak-sam and Geum Geum-yeon came down with a questioning voice. The loud noise and vibration that had been transmitted throughout Jongnam Mountain suddenly stopped, and it seemed that the decision had been made, but at first glance, a woman with an extraordinary aura was facing Geumnyeong from a certain distance, and Jongnam Jangmun Geomjong Hak-yu and his disciple Geomjeol Hak-un also looked defeated, but they were still alive. In addition, the entire Geumnyeongdae, including Grand Duke Hwa Moo-ryong, had retreated as far back as they could, as if preparing for a retreat.
It wasn’t just them. The Geumnyeongdae members who were spread out all over Jongnam Mountain, each carrying out their own duties, sensed something unusual one by one and came up to check the situation.
Jokjak Sam muttered in a low voice.
“The momentum that spreads is extraordinary. And the purple aura that spreads everywhere… … Wait, purple?”
“Hwasanpa Jangmoon, Geomhwa Okyeon. A peerless swordsman who has mastered Jahashin Gong.”
The one who answered was another of the other Geumnyeongdae miners who had been there first. His expression was extremely stiff, which made it possible for even those who did not know the details of the situation to guess the seriousness of the situation.
This time, Yeon-i asked very seriously.
“The main force of the Hwasisega clan must have been on their way to attack the volcano, but I don’t know how Geomhwa was able to leave his post and come here. Is that why we’re facing off? Well, even for Your Majesty, it’s a bit much to face three masters of the Hwasiseong clan at once… .”
Most of the demons belonging to the Geumryungdae followed Yeon Joong-hyeok, who was the leader of the Shinkang Cheonma Shinkyo. Not only were they loyal, but each of them possessed a level of military power that would make them elites in Magwangcheon. From Jo Jok-sam and Geum Geum-yeon’s perspective, they were distant seniors in terms of their age and initiation. That was the reason Geum Geum-yeon respected them at this moment.
“No. His Majesty Geumnyeong has already gained an overwhelming advantage over Jongnampa Geomjong and Geomjeol. Geomjeol in particular seems to have suffered serious injuries as his swordsmanship shattered, so it’s safe to say that he’s at an extreme disadvantage. If Geomhwa is also a swordsman of similar skill to Geomjong, then even if it’s a long battle, it’s clear that he has the upper hand.”
“Why if I do… … ?”
“There was shocking news.”
That was the extent of Geumryongdae Mine’s words. It was as if he could no longer speak. It was as if he believed that even speaking would be a great act of disrespect.
“Come to think of it, I think I heard something about a funeral in the wind… … .”
It was when Jokjak Sam was trailing off like that.
Hwaaaaak━
A tremendous wave of magical energy burst out from the front. The Geumryongdae demons lined up behind Geumryong instantly gasped and flinched, even though it wasn’t directed at them. They felt an enormous pressure as the extremely mature and unrivaled master of the ultimate magician revealed his presence.
“Can you take responsibility for your words, Sword Flower?”
By hanging the volcano! ━ Geumryeong speaks in a booming voice carrying the magic energy. If what I just said is a lie, the volcano will surely be destroyed in the future… …!
“I understand your disbelief, but is this the time to be so relaxed? I heard that the main force of Magwangcheon, who lost their leader, fled without even being able to properly take care of his body.”
“!!”
The members of the Geumryongdae, who had joined the long story of the volcano that had lost its God, were shocked when they finally realized what had happened.
The death of Magwangcheonju Yeonjunghyuk… …!
It was an incident that could throw the entire Central Plains Magic Domain into chaos. The supreme ruler of the Central Plains Magic Domain, who had destroyed or subjugated countless powerful martial arts families over the course of nearly twenty years and finally gained vast territory under his feet, had met his end without even properly deciding on a successor.
That’s ridiculous━
This was a thought that immediately crossed the minds of the Geumryongdae minions. Especially those of them who had participated in the recent Namgung Se-ga defense battle had even more difficulty believing it. It was only natural. They had seen the Heavenly Lord Yeon Jung-hyeok easily defeat the then sword king Namgung Jang-cheon with incredible sword skills.
He is literally the strongest of the strongest.
But how could such a God die suddenly in the Shaolin Temple of Sungsan?
No matter how famous Shaolin’s martial arts were for having the power to destroy demons, it was hard to accept. Could it be that all the great monks of the past who were thought to have died had come out and unleashed the 108 Arhat formations? It was an absurd fantasy.
But on the other hand, it was true that I thought that might be the case.
Even Yu Gil-jun, who reigned as the supreme of the evil path before the Magwangcheonju, who established himself as the supreme of the Central Plains’ magic path, was so powerful that even the Six Sects could not dare to touch him, but he fell from grace at an unexpected moment. The martial arts world is a world where all sorts of unexpected variables burst out. No matter what happens, it is not strange.
Volcano Jangmun Okyeon opens her mouth again.
“You said it was a forbidden order? I understand that your skills are superior to ours. However, if Jongnam Jangmun and Bonnyeo focus on defense and attack together, it will be difficult to win the match in a short period of time. If that happens, you will have to face the forces of Shaolin and Jeongcheonmaeng. Do you have the confidence to handle them all?”
“… … .”
Geumryeong was silent. Even if Jeongcheonmaeng was like that, the name Shaolin couldn’t help but feel burdensome to him at this moment. They were none other than those who had learned the martial arts of exterminating demons that had harmed even the Heavenly Lord.
If you want to go to the funeral, I’ll just let you go━ There was definitely something suspicious about Okyeon’s words. If Cheonju really died suddenly, it was an extremely advantageous situation for Jeongdo’s forces. If there was a possibility of additional troops coming as she said, they could kill Geumryeong just by holding her back, so why would they pretend to show mercy and avoid fighting?
“If this were a volcano.”
Okyeon said.
“You would never have survived. Know that this is the last mercy I am showing because none of the disciples of the original sect were harmed. If you delay the retreat any longer, I will consider it as your intention to bury your bones here and follow the Magwangcheonju. Please convey my deepest condolences to Jongnam Jangmun. I hope you will understand and follow my decision. It is to prevent more bloodshed.”
“… … .”
Jongnam Jangmun Hakyu nodded without answering. Not only his disciples who had been like family to him for a long time, but also his young disciples who were just starting to grow close to him, countless people had died in front of his eyes. Although he had given the order to escape, many of the disciples who had stayed on other peaks must have died as well. There was no way he would not want to avenge this grudge right away. However, Hakyu knew very well that if Okyeon had not come, he would have died without a fight. If they had been close friends, it would have been different, but it was an unbelievable situation where he was grateful that she had come, so it was difficult to throw a tantrum and say that he had to catch and kill that author named Geumryeong right away.
“I’ll ask you one last time. What are you going to do?”
“… … .”
“They said it was the signal of the Magwangcheonju.”
Indeed, loyalty is great━ As Okyeon spoke, she lifted the long sword that had been hanging down. Immediately, flames began to burn brightly. It was a purple sword. After several breaths, there was no sign of Geumryeong retreating, so she truly prepared for battle.
“Stay back, priest.”
Hak-yu also left Hak-un, who he was supporting, in the hands of one of his disciples, and then went to stand next to Ok-yeon, holding a sword burning with blue flames.
The two men, who were once called the Shaanxi Dragon and Phoenix, stood looking at the same place, their decades-long history of confrontation insignificant. Although they were not speaking to each other, weren’t they feeling some kind of strange sentiment?
And then.
“……good night.”
The lord spoke in a very small voice. Do not accept the mercy of the volcano.
Suuuu━
The nine dragons that had wrapped around Geumryeong’s entire body dispersed as if they were melting into the air. The Nine Dragons’ Magical Skill had been dispelled. It was a clear sign of his unwillingness to continue the battle.
‘… … There are still some parts that don’t feel right.’
Geumryeong thought. Judging from Geomhwa’s attitude of not hesitating to fight if necessary, there was a high possibility that what she said was true.
Now I could guess why he didn’t want to keep him. It’s well known that Hwasan and Jongnam are not on good terms. Although he came as reinforcements, he probably didn’t want to waste his energy on Jongnam. He might have been worried that he might get hurt. Also, didn’t she say it herself? Hwasan said that his disciples weren’t hurt in this incident.
Considering the attitude that the Six Factions have shown so far – the tendency to prioritize only the safety of their own faction – the current actions of the Sword Flower were understandable.
More than anything.
‘I don’t have the ability to fight against both of them and take care of Muryong.’
That’s right.
The decisive reason why Geumryeong decided to step down was for Hwamu Ryong’s safety. He did not want to allow any situation where his blood relative could be put in danger.
The Hwasanpa Jahashin Gong is a deep skill that instantly raises all martial arts that emit Qi to the realm of Ganggi Gong. It was fully predictable that the wide-area season would unfold normally, but it was not certain that Geomhwa alone would be able to ensure Hwamuryong’s safety while facing the peerless swordsman Geomjong. In addition, Geomhwa Okyeon had looked at Hwamuryong meaningfully a little while ago.
‘If the news of God’s death is true, things will become even more serious.’
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Geumryeong’s eyes deepened. As Okyeon said, if Shaolin had not fallen, then they should have been worried about their counterattack. The fact that Okyeon had walked was proof that the fact that Jongnam had been attacked was known to the Jeongdo forces. If they delayed their retreat and were caught by the Shaolin monks, they would have been completely annihilated. Even the Heavenly Lord could not handle the martial arts of extermination that they had honed.
“All hands, retreat from Jongnam Mountain.”
“… … .”
There was no answer. Perhaps because they had heard the news of the death of the God they revered like the sky, the actions of the Geumnyeongdae demons were extremely cautious. It seemed as if they had suddenly realized the weakness of the magic path and were trying not to offend Jongnam and Hwasan.
Geumryeong slowly turned around only after all his subordinates had descended.
Phew━
As soon as he takes a step, his new form slowly disappears into the distance. Is he once again using the new method that allowed him to climb Mt. Jongnam in one breath?
At that moment, the thoughts of the Jongnam faction members watching him began to cross their minds, thinking that he was indeed a peerless master.
If the Volcano’s Mercy is a lie━ The voice came out booming. It was filled with a thick, gloomy magic energy, and the extremely low voice immediately created an ominous atmosphere.
I will report this to God, and He will surely destroy the Hwasan clan.
A chilling warning.
“… … .”
For a moment, the volcanic Jangmun Okyeon held her breath without realizing it.
I hope it’s not a lie, or maybe it’s better if it’s a lie━ Even after the new form of the Golden Spirit was no longer visible, the voice lingered for a while, causing people’s hearts to waver.
“… … The sun is setting.”
As someone said, the world was turning red.
Jongnam managed to maintain his power with great difficulty, but at this moment, the sunset was at its peak, as if to suggest that his power would decline greatly in the future.
As if foreshadowing the coming darkness.
Very ominously.