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Which clan represents Cheonghae?

If you ask people in the world, they will most likely mention the Kunlun Sect located in the Kunlun Mountains.

Guan Jun of the Kunlun Sect looked down at Kunlun Mountain with gloomy eyes.

Hundreds of Sapa warriors were gathered in groups of twos and threes, grilling meat and drinking alcohol.

If it had been like peacetime, he would have dared to punish the Sa Sect group who were committing outrageous acts right under the noses of the Kunlun Sect, but that was not possible now.

This was because a huge wild boar spirit was sitting next to them.

“Phew.”

When Hyeolgyo was active, there were only two sects in the vast Cheonghae that joined the Murim Alliance, and among them, the Kunlun sect was the only sect that had a Jinbeop or a Jinbeopdae.

Because of this situation, the Kunlun faction had no choice but to continue to clash with the blood religion since the religious movement began.

In the early stages of the Blood Cult’s campaign, the Kunlun faction easily drove out the Spiritual Spirits of the Blood Cult.

Just like other Murimmaeng sects, the Kunlun sect’s Samwonjin was also rusty, but the power of blood people with spirit creatures was a problem.

This was because the blood people leading the spirits were insufficient in both quantity and quality to deal with the warriors of the Kunlun faction.

The blood people could not handle the warriors of the Kunlun sect, and the wild boar spirits were busy protecting the blood people, so the blood religion had no choice but to retreat every time.

The Kunlun faction continued to protect Cheonghae from the hands of the blood religion, but the situation has changed significantly in recent years.

This was because the factions of Cheonghae seemed to be collaborating with Hyeongyo and eventually came together as one.

One hand cannot block ten hands.

The skills of the Kunlun sect’s Taoists were enough to overwhelm the Sect hordes, but instead of competing with the Kunlun sect’s Taoist masters, the Sapa’s warriors completely avoided them and focused only on attacking Samwonjin.

The Kunlun sect’s Taoist masters could not cause much damage to the spirit beast if they attacked it, while the Samwonjin had no choice but to be easily shaken by the Four Sect’s attacks, so the Kunlun sect’s Taoist monks had no choice but to retreat.

The alliance between the Blood Cult and the Four Sects gained momentum and attacked the headquarters of the Kunlun Sect, but they soon had no choice but to retreat.

This was because it was not easy to intervene in Samwonjin due to the defensive formation installed at the headquarters.

After that, the Hyeongyo and nearby Sa faction forces did not back down, but instead surrounded the Kunlun faction and put pressure on them.

In the end, if not within the Kunlun Sect, the Sa Sect forces and the spirits of the Blood Cult could have the upper hand.

‘It’s already been a week since we were surrounded…’

The Taoists of the Kunlun Sect were ascetics and warriors, not soldiers, and of course the Kunlun Sect where such Taoists stayed was only a sect and not a fortress.

There wasn’t much food in store, and the food situation was now noticeably worse.

‘The only means to overcome the current situation is the support of the Murim Alliance…’

Guanjun smiled bitterly.

Jeon Seo-eung, who had already paid off, must have informed the Murim Alliance of the current situation, but he could only think of negative circumstances regarding reinforcements.

Is Cheonghae the only region where blood religion runs rampant?

It is said that the number of allies of the blood religion has been increasing rapidly recently, so the situation in other regions is also not good.

In such a situation, would the Murim League be able to send reinforcements large enough to wipe out the Cheonghae faction?

Even if that were possible, the larger the reinforcement, the more time it would take to move and organize it.

In fact, if you think about it calmly, the possibility of sending large-scale reinforcements was low.

If you send troops to the outskirts of Cheonghae, it will take a long time for reinforcements to return, so from the Murim Alliance’s perspective, support from the Kunlun faction had no choice but to fall in priority.

Since he still had the strength to endure, he was waiting for the Murim Alliance’s answer, but Gwanjun felt that the current situation was moving toward the point where he had to put the fate of the sect on the line.

‘There will be a lot of blood flowing.’

In the end, the Kunlun sect had to rush into an unfavorable situation, so the Kunlun sect’s reputation, which had continued for hundreds of years, could end today.

Even if things go well and the forces of the Blood Cult and the Four Sects are driven out, the Kunlun Sect will suffer a huge blow.

Since the situation was such that only a bad future was expected, Guanjun’s heart as he watched over the sects surrounding Mount Kunlun could not help but be extremely heavy.

“Hahahaha!!”

“Hahahaha!!”

And in contrast to the Kunlun sect’s Taoists, the momentum of the Sa sect forces was rising with no end in sight.

To the factions of the four factions in Cheonghae, the Kunlun faction was truly a thorn in their eyes, but they were an opponent they could not do anything about due to their lack of power.

Although they borrowed the power of the blood religion, they cornered the Kunlun faction, mocked their opponents, and even held a feast. The Sa faction forces were imbued with a sweet dream of becoming the rulers of Cheonghae.

It will be a situation where the blood religion is on top, but what does it matter?

As long as it were not for the Kunlun faction, which was interfering with everything, the forces of the Sa faction were confident that they could live like kings in Cheonghae.

Is it because I was intoxicated with such imagination?

Even though an unusual, or rather frightening, force that was enough to send shivers down one’s spine was gradually approaching, the Sapa warriors were not frightened, but rather gazed in the direction in which the force was approaching with irreverent eyes.

Eventually, the person who broke through the bushes and revealed himself was Wi Seo-ryeon.

“Oh.”

The warriors of the Sapa faction had chosen a place where the Kunlun faction was likely to gather and formed a siege network. Wei Shu-lian, who was close to the siege of the Four Sect warriors, saw the scene of the Kunlun Sect unfolding in his eyes, and Wei Xu-lian let out a small exclamation.

The faces of the Sapa warriors were distorted by Wei Seo-ryeon’s carefree attitude, but no one came forward.

A black dragon that sends shivers down the spine just by being around it.

And it was because I felt an instinctive sense of crisis upon seeing Wei Seo-ryeon, with her jet-black hair and eerie red eyes.

The confidence of the Sapa warriors, which had been greatly inflated due to the situation and the alcohol, shrunk in an instant, and the noisy drinking club suddenly became quiet.

“It is truly a famous mountain.”

And Wei Shu-lian was just admiring the scenery of the Kunlun Sect combined with the mountainous terrain of the Kunlun Mountains, and did not pay any attention to the existence of the Sapa warriors.

A deep smile appeared on Wei Seo-ryeon’s face.

Because the wind of freedom was literally blowing in Wei Seo-ryeon’s mind right now.

After becoming Socheonma, Wei Seo-ryeon’s outings were not free at all. In Xinjiang, the territory of the Heavenly Demon Religion, of course there was a lot of protocol, and when going out to areas other than Xinjiang, you had to be confined in a carriage because of your eyes and hair that anyone could tell you were a Heavenly Demon.

Wei Seo-ryeon, who was able to freely open the Black Dragon and run around the land to her heart’s content, was literally no different from an unbridled colt.

Wei Seo-ryeon, the colt of the unbridled wind, was truly admiring the energy of Kunlun Mountain.

In a place like this, you will automatically build up your energy just by taking a breath.

Wei Seo-ryeon, who evaluated the energy of Kunlun Mountain like that, turned his gaze to the Sapa warriors who were drinking alcohol.

To be precise, Wi Seo-ryeon’s expression was slightly frowned when she looked at the arson caused by the carelessness of Sapa warriors and the marks of trees being cut down to use firewood.

“I did not particularly like the idea of helping political factions.”

To the Sapa warriors, it was an incomprehensible sound.

“But I really like the spirit of this mountain.”

Little by little, there was a stir among the Sapa warriors. Black hair, red eyes, and even a creepy attitude. There was a suspicion that the person in front of his eyes was the Heavenly Demon.

However, the situation was too strange to recognize the Wei Seorian before my eyes as a heavenly horse.

Why did the Heavenly Demon appear on Mount Kunlun alone and try to help the Kunlun Sect?

Wi Seo-ryeon continued speaking as if the chaos caused by the Sapa warriors was none of her business.

“If ruthless people like you are allowed to run amok, the spirit of this mountain will not be able to withstand even ten years.”

Why does a sect located in Yeongsan endure inconveniences and try to make nature their friend, control people, and preserve the mountain landscape? This was because logging, gathering, and land-clearing activities naturally occurred when human hands touched the wood, which inevitably resulted in damage to the wooden tools.

If the wooden vessel is damaged, the earthen vessel cannot be preserved from the flow of the wooden vessel, and as the metal vessel proliferates, the energy of the five elements flowing in the mountain changes, causing the flow of the spiritual vessel to be shaken or, in severe cases, to disappear.

“I am in a good mood today, so I will give you a special opportunity to step aside.”

Of course, there was no way for the Safa warriors to understand the principles of the five elements depicted in Wei Seo-ryeon’s mind.

All the Safa warriors understood was that Wei Seolyeon was trying to oppose them.

“You’re a funny girl!”

“You seem to have excellent martial arts skills, but do you think you can handle this many warriors and spiritual creatures of the Blood Cult!”

The Sapa warriors, who would normally fight or run away if they had encountered someone like Wei Seo-ryeon, gained momentum.

Although they were scattered, they had hundreds of comrades, and they also had spirit creatures on their backs that even the Taoist monks of the Jumchang Sect could not do anything about.

“Hoo. I see.”

The energetic attitude of the Sapa warriors reminded Wi Seo-ryeon of a fact she had forgotten.

“Young things, I’ve only heard of them, but I’ve never dealt with them before, so this also intrigues me.”

Tsuzzz!!

And at the same time, the energy of the black dragon energy erupting in all directions made the Sapa warriors realize that something was going wrong.

“So, I have to quickly organize you all and have a quick taste before the military squad comes.”

At the same time as those words were said, the black dragon flag covered the sky and was launched towards the Sapa warriors.

“Ugh!”

“Wow!!”

Soon the foothills of the Kunlun Sect began to fill with the screams of warriors.

The complexions of the Sapa warriors instantly turned pale at the sight of them falling down just by touching the sutra.

How on earth is this possible?

I had heard scary rumors about the Heavenly Demon, but there were very few people here who believed the rumors to be true.

This was because the rumors that he was said to have subdued dozens of warriors without lifting a finger, that he would vomit blood just by making eye contact, and that he would feel the pain of his soul being squeezed when he touched the Heavenly Demon were all considered absurd.

The Demonic Cult was confined to Xinjiang, and it had already been a long time since the Heavenly Demon showed up in the central plains, so I thought it was just an exaggerated old rumor.

It was only after witnessing the true nature of Cheonma, the Sapa warriors of Xinjiang, that I realized it.

All the rumors he heard were true and there was no exaggeration.

“I don’t have time, so I’ll go right away.”

Wei Seolian’s jet-black hair fluttered, his red eyes sparkled and shined, and at the same time, the new form penetrated into the center of the group of four factions.

A fight began in which one Heavenly Demon overwhelmed hundreds of warriors.

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Has Wei Shu-lian ever left Xinjiang and traveled?

Well, if you can describe being stuck in a carriage and traveling to remote places without meeting people as a trip, then you can say you have been on a trip.

That was exactly how the Black Cat and I rode in Wei Seo-ryeon’s carriage and headed to the Heavenly Demon Church.

Of course, such a move cannot be called a trip.

In that sense, Wi Seo-ryeon could be said to be on her first trip.

There was no need to hide the black dragon flag, there was no reason to avoid people, and it was a free trip where you could roam the mountains and fields freely with your own two legs.

Wi Seo-ryeon, who could not control the excitement that came from such freedom, often escaped from the main university and ran around on her own all day.

It seems that Wei Seolyeon, who was far ahead of the main force, eventually collided with the Sa Sect group that was besieging Kunlun Mountain before us.

I thought there was a commotion as the black dragon flag bloomed, coloring the sky.

Kwiiig!!!

Now there was even a sound that was clearly coming from a spirit being.

Wi Ji-cheon heard the sound and muttered.

“It looks like Seoryeon encountered the enemy first in the end.”

“I guess so.”

Wi Ji-cheon’s voice was calm, but the warriors of the Heavenly Demon Church who were traveling with us began to stir. Of course, Socheonma, the superior, cannot remain silent while fighting the enemy.

“Heavenly Demon! Please allow the Hellfire Team to go on a campaign! I will take the enemy’s spirit!”

“Our ice blood mountain corps will go out and show the dignity of Shingyo!”

“Mugeukchiljeongdae will quickly deal with spiritual objects!”

In particular, the great masters of the six Jinbeopdae, representing the Heavenly Demon Church, were truly in an uproar.

Hell of Salt Lake. Binghyeolsanhondae. Martial arts and culture. Extreme attrition. Awesome fierce army. Suho Cheon Medical University.

These six Jinbeopdae were competing for the position of the best Jinbeopdae of the Heavenly Demon God Church.

However, the superiority and inferiority of these six Jinbeopdaegans has not been revealed to this day.

Because there was no chance to fight against the spirits.

And now that the opportunity to prove the power of Jinbeopdae for the first time had come, it was no wonder that the bodies of the six great masters heated up.

The six great lords who were prostrating in front of the Heavenly Demon Wijicheon looked like they were hoping that Wijicheon would give the order to march to the Jinbeopdae they belonged to, while at the same time casting a check on the great lords next to them.

“Um.”

On rare occasions, a groaning sound came out of Wi Ji-cheon’s mouth.

Well, since you’re in a situation where you have to choose one military group for no particular reason, it’s naturally going to be a headache.

Wei Ji-tian glanced at the six great pillars and then turned his head to me.

“What are the thoughts of the saint?”

“…Yes?”

“Since this is a expedition to help the saint, the saint’s intentions are also judged to be important. In particular, the act of choosing a leader has a special meaning, so I would like to respect the saint’s opinion.”

I was dumbfounded for a moment and looked at Wi Ji-cheon.

Now…are you just hitting on me?

“You are a saint!”

“Suho Cheon Medical School is the best Jinbeop school in Shinkyo! Please make wise decisions!”

Wei Ji-cheon looked ahead, avoiding my gaze, with a much refreshed complexion, and the great masters were in an uproar, crying out for a saint.

I sighed inwardly as I felt the gaze of the great lords, who showed their strong determination that they would not leave me alone if I did not choose my lineage.

“How dare I judge the will of the great lords who want to help Socheonma and help me slay the spirits of the blood religion? Since everyone’s morale is so high, why don’t we all go out together?”

The lenders’ gazes became more intense. My gaze was painfully focused on me, telling me to put aside useless nonsense and quickly choose my position.

If I were to appoint a vanguard here, the relationship with the other five formations would be completely shattered.

“However, since the main attack is necessary, it would be better to decide that the main attack is to reach the scene as quickly as possible, form a formation, and deliver a strike. Units that are late retreat obediently and focus on supporting.”

So in this case, the answer was not to decide.

The major owners blinked as if what I said was completely unexpected.

“Hell of Hell! Go!”

Among the great lords, the first to grasp the situation was Yeom Sang-jin, the great lord of the Hellfire Mountain. Yeom Sang-jin started running as soon as he shouted. And the members of the Hell Flame Team hurriedly set off to chase after Yeom Sang-jin.

“Go! Go forth!”

“Never fall behind!”

The masters and crew, who were one step behind, gritted their teeth and ran forward.

A procession of numerous warriors ran at terrifying speeds toward Kunlun Mountain.

hmm.

The competition between the units was so heated that I could see them pushing each other’s shoulders and impeding their running, but it would be okay since they were not kids and were some of the best experts in the Church of the Heavenly Demon.

“Great.”

Wi Ji-cheon praised both days, saying that nothing had happened. It looked exactly like Wei Seo-ryeon’s way of forcing herself and coming out in a shameless manner, so I just sighed.

It’s just that the father and daughter are very similar.

“This will let you know in a humble way that our school has moved.”

“Yes.”

There will be chaos in the midfield again.

Because the six armed forces, Socheonma, and even Cheonma appeared in the central plain.

If you combine the armed forces and the Heavenly Demon’s attendants, nearly two hundred Demon Cult warriors poured out, so it was truly an incident that shocked the world.

“You are attacking the group of blood cults surrounding the Kunlun faction as you wish, but I cannot help but feel that you are a little hasty.”

I nodded at Wi Ji-cheon’s words. I also thought about various ways to use the forces of the Heavenly Demon God Church, so I was able to fully understand what Wijicheon wanted to say.

“No one could have imagined that the Heavenly Demon Church would move, so do you think it would have been better to reveal its identity in a more dramatic situation?”

“That’s right. I don’t think saving the Kunlun faction is a bad move, but wouldn’t it be a small benefit compared to revealing the religion’s participation in the war?”

It’s a small benefit.

After hearing those words, I felt a little bit of humanity in Wi Ji-cheon.

There may be many difficult things in the world, but one of them is self-objectification.

Didn’t I also mistakenly think that I was in a state of being weighed down by mental burden and unable to move?

The same was true for Wi Ji-cheon.

From Wi Ji-cheon’s words, I felt that he had not properly calculated the value of the names Cheonma and Cheonma Shingyo.

It is probably due to lack of experience rather than Wi Ji-cheon’s lack of resourcefulness and insight.

The Church of the Heavenly Demon would have diligently gathered information about the Central Plains, but since they had never actually had any contact with the forces of the Central Plains, they would have no choice but to lose their sense of it.

“Then what do you think is the big benefit?”

“Perhaps the best way is to wait for the right moment and raid the stronghold of the blood religion at once. With the power of our school, we will be able to put an end to the blood religion once and for all.”

“Yes. I think so too.”

“Hmm?”

“And so it will be.”

A look of puzzlement appeared on Wi Ji-cheon’s face. The expression on his face was as if he could not raid the stronghold of the Blood Cult when the fact that the Cult of Heavenly Demon God had helped me advance into the central plains would already be spread throughout the world.

I just smiled and avoided giving an answer.

“I think we have to move now. It’s good to wipe out the spirits of the Blood Cult and the Sa Sect groups, but wouldn’t it be the end of the story if there was even a conflict with the Taoists of the Kunlun Sect?”

If you tell everything in advance, it will be less fun when the situation actually arises.

It was never because the disputes among the members of the camp were pushed on to me.

Wow!!!

Just as I was about to take my steps, a timely shout rang out.

[The Hellfire Team defeated the spirit of the Blood Cult!]

He must have been quite happy that he had defeated the spiritual creature of the blood religion, so he moved his feet while listening to Yeom Sang-jin’s voice announcing the fact to all corners of heaven and earth through the Lion’s Hood.

Everything is ready.

Now is the time to get serious about it.

To win the game, I deployed a vigorous light attack.