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Taejonbirok Volume 28, Episode 24
Chapter 152: The Lazy Man Reflects (4)
“Now that everyone is gathered, let’s begin.”
The new detective looked around the room with a stern face.
The leaders of Jeongmu Alliance, Baekgeomseong, and the now ineffective Cheonuiyeon are all gathered here.
All the senior figures who are currently leading the world of martial arts have gathered in one place.
'You are a minister.'
It felt like a sight I had never seen before in my life.
If you think about it the other way around, that means the current Kangho is in a serious crisis. It's enough to warrant the gathering of all the heavy-handed veterans.
"first of all."
The new detective turned his head slightly and looked at Cheonggeom.
As the wounds of the volcano's leader were severe, he participated in the form of a proxy for the leader.
“We offer our deepest condolences to those affected by the volcano.”
“Don’t worry about it.”
Cheonggeom shook his head firmly.
"While the volcano has caused significant damage, other sects have suffered as well. The shrine itself is a sacred site. Rebuilding it will be the end of it. More importantly, what lies ahead."
The new detective nodded.
'Thank you.'
The sects that suffered the most damage from the Volcano's bloodshed were Hwasan and Baekgeomseong. If Hwasan were to come out like this, it would be difficult for the other sects to complain.
The new investigator winked at Cheonggeom. Cheonggeom nodded weakly, without saying a word.
Although there was no specific prior agreement, if the volcano helped the new investigator, the new investigator should also help the volcano.
“And I would also like to express my gratitude for Baekgeomseong’s sacrifice.”
"soldier."
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
"I haven't done anything particularly worthy of gratitude. I simply did what was rightfully my duty. I don't believe this fully atones for all the wrongs Baekgeomseong has committed against the martial world. I believe I deserve even more. So, let's leave the recognition at this point and get to the main point."
“Thank you for your consideration.”
I thought that if it was Baekgeomseongju, it would come out like this.
If the volcano lost the most wealth, Baekgeomseong lost the most people.
If those two sects don't hold the new investigator accountable, how can others speak out?
“What is the situation in the Demonic Cult?”
“We retreated to Cheonghae.”
“Cheonghae? You mean in that wasteland?”
The new detective smiled bitterly.
Those living in the eastern part of Central China, such as Hebei and Henan, have only a vague sense of the West. When they hear the words Qinghai or Xinjiang, the first thing that comes to mind are images of desolate wastelands, like deserts.
"Even if it's a wasteland, people live there. Aren't there even pipes installed in Cheonghae?"
“Yes, that’s right.”
“It seems the Demonic Cult is occupying the coffin right now.”
“The coffin?”
A sharp voice is heard.
General Lu Yi shouted with a distorted face.
“You dare occupy the coffin! These lawless people have gone too far! Even destroying the entire clan is not enough!”
The new detective sighed.
From his perspective as the leader of the imperial army, occupying the palace would sound like nothing short of treason.
But it's also true that this sounds like a new idea. Isn't the Demonic Cult already virtually committing treason? The reason General Yuk-ui led the Eorim Army to join the Jeongmu Alliance was because he knew the Demonic Cult's reach would never stop in the martial world.
“Movement?”
“I can’t see it.”
The new detective sighed.
"Even if there's movement, it's only a localized problem. They won't move for a while."
“Is it because you failed?”
“No way.”
At the word failure, Shin Gi-su smiled bitterly.
Of course, that's what it looks like on the outside.
The Demonic Cult failed to capture Hwasan and retreated. Considering that their primary goal was to wipe out the Shaanxi warriors gathered there, this could be considered a failure.
But the inside story is not like that.
'It's not that I backed down because I couldn't push it away.'
The damage suffered by both parties is similar.
No, the damage to the Demonic Cult may actually be greater. Even if they lost the same number of troops, their numbers were significantly smaller than those of the Central Plains warriors, so their losses should be considered significantly greater.
The problem is that the damage was created by the hands of the Heavenly Demon.
In reality, the only damage the Demonic Cult suffered was from the extraction of Heavenly Horse and Magic Energy, which resulted in the deaths of those who withered like lice. The Central Plains warriors stationed at Hwasan didn't inflict much damage on them.
'In other times, we might have found hope in capturing the bishop.'
It's insignificant.
Thanks to the presence of the Heavenly Horse, their power is impossible to gauge. How much damage would be required to be considered serious?
“What are you doing instead of wiping them out right now?”
“Please calm down, General.”
“Did you say it was true just now?”
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General Yuk-ui looked at the new investigator with sharp eyes.
"You underestimate His Majesty's forces. I am calm now. Setting up camp at Cheonghae's gate means you are stationed on flat ground."
“……Yes.”
"A field battle unfolding on flat ground is the best way to exploit the difference in forces. We must push them back before they can shift their positions."
The new detective nodded.
He had certainly risen to the position of general. Even in the midst of his anger, he had a keen sense of direction.
but…….
“General, please leave the strategy for dealing with them to me.”
"one……."
"please."
“Hmm.”
He sighed, as if he was dissatisfied with the situation. From his perspective, it must have been uncomfortable to be under the command of someone who had never had any enemies in the military.
But this is unavoidable.
The battles of the military and the battles of the martial arts world are different. And the current situation is even more different.
If the existence of the Heavenly Horse hadn't existed, even the Shinki Investigation Team might have handed over full authority to Yuk-ui. While martial arts are inherently unique, the more a great army grows, the more it resembles military combat.
In that respect, Yuk-ui is clearly superior to Shin-gi-su-sa.
But when Cheonma gets involved, things change.
'What a pity.'
Yuk-ui, in command of the army, had not seen the Heavenly Demon with his own eyes. By the time he reached the volcano, the Demon had already returned. Had he witnessed the Demon's power with his own eyes, he might have anticipated his command.
However, one cannot entrust command to someone who has not seen the Heavenly Demon. No matter how much you try to explain and make them understand, those who have not seen it firsthand cannot truly experience its power.
Especially if it's a soldier, not a civilian.
“Okay.”
Yuk-ui nodded heavily.
'It is the Emperor's command, so I must step down.'
The emperor instructed him to assist the martial artists whenever possible. While he should dominate the battlefield, this isn't a battlefield. Therefore, for now, he must focus on his role.
“What do you plan to do now?”
In response to Baekgeomseongju's question, Shin Gi-su opened his mouth heavily.
“The Heavenly Horse must be getting stronger even at this very moment.”
“Are you saying you get stronger there?”
The Poison King was startled and shouted.
Anyone who has seen the Heavenly Demon will undoubtedly be horrified by the words of the new investigator. Isn't this Heavenly Demon, already demonstrating a power that puts even the title of "God of War" to shame? And yet, to think it's even stronger?
The new detective sighed and continued speaking.
"Cheonma… At that time, Cheonma had only recently absorbed the magic energy. Even if his martial arts had reached the heavens, it was impossible to instantly acquire that level of power as one's own."
“Yeah, I guess so.”
"Perhaps by now, Cheonma is slowly absorbing the energies he's absorbed and completely assimilating them into his own. When we face him again, he'll undoubtedly be significantly stronger than before."
Gloomy.
An atmosphere that could only be described as such filled the room.
Not only those who saw the Heavenly Demon's power firsthand, but even those who had only heard about it were left speechless by the fact that the Heavenly Demon had become stronger.
I don't even have the courage to ask the new detective how to deal with it.
When a typhoon approaches, there are two ways to deal with it: run away, or hide in a safe place until the typhoon passes.
Facing the oncoming typhoon?
There is no such option. There is no way to stop a typhoon with human power.
But now, Jeongmu-myeong couldn't choose between the two. He couldn't run, nor could he hide. The Heavenly Horse was more dangerous than a typhoon, and unlike a typhoon, hiding and enduring wouldn't pass him by.
There is no choice but to fight back.
How could a human who can't even handle a typhoon fight against a heavenly demon?
“……What is Yeonho, Wei Yeonho doing now?”
At the King's words, everyone turned their heads and looked at the new investigator.
Wi Yeon-ho.
Now, we have no choice but to find that name. The incomprehensible can only be treated as the incomprehensible.
Isn't Wei Yanhu's name already a legend in the martial arts world?
He is a man who, shortly after entering the martial arts world, covered the world with his fame.
Even the three greatest swordsmen in the world, Baekgeomseong's Dancheon Sword and Cheonryu Sword, could not defeat him.
Isn't he the one who has achieved in such a short period of time what others cannot achieve in a lifetime?
Moreover, since he is said to have come out and stopped the Heavenly Demon in this volcano, there is no one else to rely on but Wi Yeon-ho.
“It is closed.”
To be exact, it's a situation where he's stuck in his room and doesn't come out, but it's not something you can say to people who don't know Wei Yanho well.
“Forget about the Heavenly Horse.”
The new detective spoke firmly.
“But how?”
"The Heavenly Demon is something we cannot face. The one who can face the Heavenly Demon is the Wei Yan Ho. All we have to do is send the Wei Yan Ho, in perfect condition, to the Heavenly Demon."
“Hmm…….”
A low moan escaped.
“Will that do?”
"If you can only do one thing, it's best to do it well. As a senior in the martial arts world, as an adult, it's devastating to have to burden that child with the heavy burden of the Heavenly Horse, but right now, there's no other way."
"All right."
The new detective glanced around the room.
'That's not all.'
There's no guarantee that Wei Yanho will be able to stop Cheonma. And Shin Gi-su-sa isn't one to gamble. Even if Wei Yanho can fight Cheonma on equal footing, he must always keep in mind the possibility of defeat.
There is only one thing he must do.
While Wi Yeon-ho is blocking the Heavenly Demon, quickly eliminate the Demonic Cult. Then, after slaughtering all the Demonic Cult members, use the remaining troops to deal with the Heavenly Demon.
Even if it's like throwing an egg at a rock, or an ant fighting a bull…
'I absolutely cannot allow the Heavenly Horse to enter the Central Plains.'
Because that is not the destruction of the martial arts world, but the destruction of the world.
Even if a situation arises where Cheonma and Gangho are in a relationship, Shin Gi-su will not hesitate.
Even if everyone here dies, the Heavenly Horse must be stopped.
'I hope that doesn't happen.'
The new detective cleared his throat and opened his mouth.
“Then I will explain the operation.”