episode_0469

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The work in Yunnan achieved results beyond expectations.

Wei Ji-cheon showed off his military power to the world, and thanks to that, he gained the support of the Yunnan forces.

After expanding the influence of the Heavenly Demon Church and observing the reactions of Yunnan forces over the next few days, we left Amryongmun and started moving again.

Only then did I share the information I had received from Ak Gyeong-cheol with my companions, Wi Ji-cheon, and Wi Seo-ryeon.

After hearing all the information, Hyuk Kirin let out a sad sigh.

“The Mosan faction is a historical political faction, so why did they join hands with the blood religion?…”

“It is certainly possible that the company’s headquarters has not been revealed until now because it had collaborators that no one could have predicted.”

“The Mosan faction is a traitor…”

“Hmm.”

Wi Seo-ryeon stroked Seo-gong’s head and was lost in thought. Seo-gong, who had become chubby due to being forced to eat the herbal medicine given by Wei Seo-ryeon every day, was now lying limply on Wei Seo-ryeon’s lap as if he had given up on everything.

“Then isn’t the headquarters of the blood religion the same as being determined?”

“Yes.”

When I nodded, my companions, who looked questioning for a moment, quickly guessed the answer and opened their mouths.

“Do you really think that there is a stronghold of blood religion in the territory of the Mosan sect?”

“Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to hide my identity so well.”

It was vaguely said to be the territory of the Mosan sect, but more accurately, Mosan (茅山), where the Mosan sect is located, is the headquarters of the blood religion.

When you think of Xi’an, the only sect that comes to mind is the Mosan sect, but other than the Mosan sect, there are probably many other sects in Seo’an that joined the Murim League.

In the end, Mosan was the only place where a blood religion could hide away from the attention of those clans.

“I finally found the heart of the blood religion.”

Wi Ji-cheon’s single word weighed heavily on the room. Wijicheon’s eyes looked at me with a feeling of intimidation that was several times more intimidating than usual, perhaps because he had a fighting spirit toward the blood religion.

“And it looks like you’ve already thought about how to stab the blood religion’s heart.”

“Yes.”

Wi Ji-cheon asked for an explanation with his gaze.

“Do you remember what was said at Kunlun Mountain? It was said that even if the Celestial Demon Cult appears in the world, it can raid the stronghold of the Blood Cult.”

“I told you so.”

“I expected that the Safa faction would be shaken by the appearance of the Heavenly Demon Church, and among them, those with deep ties to the Blood Religion would be scared and surrender in exchange for information. I said that because I thought I would be able to find out the headquarters based on that information.”

“When did you have that conversation with your father? Well, in the end, things went just as you expected, right?”

“Yes. But I was very lucky.”

Yeah, I was lucky.

It can be said that it was all luck that Sabokseol moved like that and that Ak Kyung-cheol knew the stronghold of the blood religion.

“And thanks to that, an opportunity arose.”

My companions looked at me. Each person’s expression was different, but the thoughts that came to their heads somehow seemed the same.

What are you planning to do again?

It was the look on his face that was thinking just that.

“Hoo.”

Wi Ji-cheon asked, showing light anticipation and interest.

“What opportunity do you mean?”

Since I found the headquarters of the Blood Cult in my first move, I saved time and information about the Celestial Demon Cult.

But it was still too early to rejoice.

Even if you were lucky and saved a hand, you had to achieve something with that hand to benefit.

That’s why I worried the whole time I stayed in Yunnan.

How can I use the remaining time and information to achieve the greatest benefit?

After careful consideration, there was only one conclusion.

“This is your chance to deceive the world.”

I decided to use the remaining paddles to deceive the world.

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Upon hearing the news of the Heavenly Demon Church, the Church of Blood was shocked.

Why did the Heavenly Demon God Cult, which had been confined to the Eotae Shin River, suddenly come out to the central plains and become hostile to the Blood Cult?

The spirit of the wild boar that was attacking the Kunlun sect was killed before the proclamation could be spread throughout the world, so there was no doubt about the will of the Heavenly Demon Church.

Kwasik!

Blood Zone could not bear the rising anger over the current situation.

When the news that the Heavenly Demon Church was hostile to the blood religion spread throughout the central plains, the growing growth of the blood religion was immediately put on hold.

Is it just that?

The flood of information, support, and alliance inquiries suddenly died down.

a little bit.

If there had been a little more time, based on the achievements of Mt. Kunlun, he could have combined a number of Four Sect warriors and spirit creatures to devour the world!

At a time when growth should have been explosive, the brakes were placed exquisitely, and now everything that had been built was shaken.

Hyeoljon thought of the culprit behind this incident and gritted his teeth.

‘Hocheonan…!’

It wasn’t that difficult to find out what happened in Black Dragon Castle. No matter how closed the Heavenly Demon Church was, the entire Black Dragon Castle was in an uproar.

I never thought I would risk my life to succeed to the Heavenly Demon God and succeed again.

A major accident can occur in just a few months.

Hyeoljon could barely control his rising anger.

There was no time to be angry right now.

Hyeoljon recalled the news about the Heavenly Demon Church. In the end, the Cheonma showed off its power in Yunnan, and as a result, all major powers in Yunnan turned to the Cheonma God Church.

Blood Zone calmly calculated the profits and losses.

‘The Yunnan Sapa faction was the growth engine of the future. The only forces that were actually cut off were a few factions, including the Sokryeong faction. ‘If we look at the current situation, it is not a big loss.’

So the problem started from now on.

Hyeoljon thought of the movement route of the Heavenly Demon Religion, which was transmitted almost in real time.

‘The next destination for the Heavenly Demon Church is Sacheon.’

Hyeoljon’s expression naturally became frowning.

What is the worst situation from the point of view of a blood religion?

It was a situation where the Murim Alliance and the Heavenly Demon Church were collaborating to put pressure on the Blood Religion.

If the Celestial Demon Cult, which is full of immediate combat power, protects the factions that have not yet fully raised their level of skill and hunts the spiritual creatures that are currently scattered everywhere, the Cult of Blood will be in a very difficult situation.

Of course, the possibility of that happening was very low.

How many years have the Heavenly Demon Church and the political faction been at odds with each other for just one or two days? The factional forces threw a fit whenever a warrior from the Heavenly Demon Church appeared in the central plain, and the warriors from the Heavenly Demon Church did not respect such political faction forces at all.

‘But considering what the Heavenly Demon Church showed in Yunnan, you wouldn’t know it.’

Who would have predicted that the Heavenly Demon Church would take over Yunnan? Hyeoljon also thought that the Heavenly Demon Church would cause a bloody storm in Yunnan.

But the result is just the opposite.

Because the results from Yunnan were so different from expectations, the attitude of the Heavenly Demon Church toward the political faction could not be guaranteed.

And Hocheonan, who is currently with the Heavenly Demon Church, was also a problem.

It is also a known fact that Ho Cheon-an has a very close relationship with the Tang and Jeomchang factions and exerts absolute influence over Sichuan Province.

What if such a plan leads to collaboration between the Sichuan political factions and the Heavenly Demon Church? If somehow a good relationship is formed between the Heavenly Demon Church and the Sacheon Demon Church, it may even lead to collaboration between the Murim Alliance and the Heavenly Demon Church.

Ho Cheon-an is probably drawing a similar picture.

‘We must somehow prevent a friendly relationship between the Sichuan Martial Forest and the Heavenly Demon Church.’

Hyeoljon thought about numerous situations in his head and came up with a plan accordingly.

In the future, we will continue to hear news that Hocheonan is interacting with the Clan of Sichuan Province along with the Heavenly Demon Church.

I feel like my head hurts every time I hear news like that.

Even if they come up with a plan, it will not be easy to get involved in Sacheon, which is a den of political factions and where Hocheon-an has a strong support base.

“I will report to you.”

Meanwhile, new news about the Heavenly Demon Church reached Hyeoljon.

“It is said that the Bicheonmacha in which Noegeomnangin was riding and the group of Cheonmashinyo members split up.”

“What?”

“Considering the direction of movement, the destination of Noegeomnangin is presumed to be Sichuan Province, and the destination of the Heavenly Demon Church is presumed to be Shaanxi.”

Hyeoljon’s face distorted at the incomprehensible news.

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What is the most famous carriage in the world?

It is a raincoat.

Who is the most famous coachman in the world?

It’s Dang Do-yeon.

And which region is the most popular for Bicheonmacha and Dangdoyeon?

It is Sacheon.

“It’s a rainy carriage!”

“A raincoat has appeared!”

So, as soon as the Bicheon carriage entered Sacheon Province, an uproar immediately broke out. Fortunately, there were no people blocking the road, so we were able to arrive safely at Rongin Gaekjan.

A cloud of people had already gathered in front of Rongin Gaekjan.

Since I was no longer a Sacheon ronin, I was using bamboo lip instead of black lip, but the gathered crowd cheered as soon as they saw me.

Wow!!!

…Actually, I don’t know why I was cheering, but I waved my hand in response anyway.

“Look over there! Hongjuk-gunhyeop Yeoilye Sojeo!”

“Is that person a black cat?”

“There is also Chunpungsoso Moyong Yeonhwa!”

“Key! Everyone looks like a flower!”

The companions also entered Ronin Gaekjan with faces in good spirits as they received compliments pouring in from all directions. Since we arrived at the guest house without saying anything, there were only a few Sichuan friends left in the room.

“Noegeomnanginnim! You’re back!”

Future Geomhu Seo Yi-ryeong welcomed us warmly. When I took a quick look at his appearance, he seemed to be learning the Cheonwonsimbeop and Ilhwi Cheongungeom well.

“Achievement has increased considerably.”

Seo Yi-ryeong smiled brightly at my compliment.

“It’s because the martial arts skills are excellent! Isn’t this a martial art learned by a master who pioneered Hwagyeong?”

Anyway, as I was saying good things to Seo Yi-ryeong, I noticed some hesitant ronin. Among them were Jeongsam and Yeo Jinsang.

They have officially announced the withdrawal of Sacheonangin, and Lee Ryudari, who was once a colleague, has returned as an undisputed Hwagyeong expert in the entire martial arts world and a fearsome saint of the Heavenly Demon Religion, so is he at a loss as to how to treat me?

That’s why I punched Jeong-sam and Yeo Jin-sang.

“Well, you cheap bastards. If your brother comes after a long time, it wouldn’t be enough to greet him with socks, so you don’t even say hello and stay away?”

“What, what? I was just surprised to see a guy with black lips appear!”

“Why is this guy who takes off his black lips arbitrarily coming to a romantic guesthouse for a casual dinner?”

Jeong-sam and Yeo Jin-sang’s faces turned pale as they responded with a familiar reflex. Anyway, these guys had a liver the size of a pea.

Well, is it better than having a swollen liver and causing trouble by claiming that you are friends with Ho Cheon-an?

“Tsk tsk, do some martial arts training! sun! No matter how much you lounge around, your face will become as pale as dough and you will end up as a bitch.”

It was only when I accepted it that their color turned red.

“You’re noisy, you bastard! I too will achieve something soon!”

Squeak?

Seogong, a plump man, came running next to me. They seemed to be curious as their voices raised during a conversation with Jeongsam and Yeo Jinsang.

“Ugh! What is this again?”

“Monster! It’s a monster!”

The two were startled when they saw Seo-gong and quickly ran away. As I looked at the two guys who had rolled away and were using a chair and a table as a shield and only sticking their heads out, a sigh escaped me from my heart.

But as I watched the two fools, I somehow felt relieved.

“You guys! Don’t make a fuss and just bring a drink!”

The two guys were sitting on the table, the black cat was chatting with the rogues he knew, and Seo Yi-ryeong, who belatedly saw Seo-gong’s appearance, was drinking while screaming loudly and not knowing what to do. One by one, they began to return.

“You’re back!”

“Hocheonan! It’s you again!”

Jo Yong-sang also returned and Yoo Yu-yeon returned.

“Are you okay? Now that I’m back at Rongin Gaekjan, there’s going to be some gossip.”

“I have to endure it.”

By defeating Jeong Cheol, I announced that I was not a Sichuan ninja. Well, there’s no law that says you can’t see Sichuan ronin for the rest of your life just because you’re a ronin, but acting like you’re a ronin like you are now would be criticized for double-talking.

Even if I got criticized, it was something I couldn’t do anything about.

In order to work in Sichuan Province, it is ideal to stay at a guest house.

“I heard that you move with the Heavenly Demon Church, but how did you end up in Sacheon?”

“Simultaneous business.”

“Hmm.”

Yoo Yu-yeon snorted and drank his glass.

“You better be careful. Because all powers in the world are watching the Heavenly Demon Church and your movements.”

Well, I guess so.

Because the Heavenly Demon Church was like the core of the current storm. From Yoo Yu-yeon’s tone, I realized that the forces in Sichuan Province were also paying close attention to the movements of the Heavenly Demon Church.

“Could you be more specific?”

“Why would I ask someone who arbitrarily threw off his black lip in a faraway place and hasn’t even lifted his nose?”

Yu Sa-yeon glared at me with a sharp voice, probably because she was angry at the declaration of withdrawal from Sacheon Nang-in.

I had no choice but to take Seo Gong from Seo Yi-ryeong’s arms and hand him over to Yu Yu-yeon.

Seo Yi-ryeong, who had been robbed of Seogong, looked like she had lost her country, but it was something that could not be helped even if she felt sorry.

As she stroked Seogong, Yoo Yu-yeon’s forehead, which had been wrinkled, cleared up.

“Well, it goes without saying, but the sects in Sichuan Province are paying close attention to information about you and the Heavenly Demon Church. Same goes for me. The latest news I heard was that the Heavenly Demon Church that had entered Sacheon had turned towards Shaanxi.”

The information for similar years is quite fast.

After the news of the Heavenly Demon God Cult’s expedition spread, all the spiritual entities of the Blood Cult in Sacheon retreated.

Since Sacheon is my hometown, I guess it was because I judged that the spirits in Sacheon would be attacked first.

Thanks to this, Sacheon was able to take a breather from the attacks of spirit creatures.

The most important task now in Sacheon would be to understand the movements of the Heavenly Demon Church.

From the current political faction’s perspective, it was impossible to know exactly whether the Heavenly Demon Church was an enemy or an ally.

On the rare day that there is a conflict, a bloody storm may arise that will make the spirits of the blood religion seem ridiculous.

Therefore, they would have risked their lives to find out the activities of the Heavenly Demon Church, and Sichuan Province would be no exception.

“The rumor that you appeared in Sichuan Province will spread in an instant, and everyone will wonder why you and the Heavenly Demon Church are acting scattered. I don’t know what the plan is, but you need to behave well.”

“Yes. I got it.”

Yu Yu-yeon stared at me. For some reason, his gaze seemed to see right through my thoughts, so I slowly turned my head.

“Please provide a place for me with the clans of Sichuan Province?”

…Did you really get caught?

“No, I want to go see it in person.”

“You’re such a fraudster.”

Yu Yu-yeon snorted.

“ Now that I think about it, you’re not a Sichuan Ronin, so what’s the point of doing anything? Just make sure I don’t get caught up in it.”

“Yes. I’ll take care of you for a while.”

“If Ho Cheon-an, a saint of the Heavenly Demon Religion and an expert in the Flower Sutra, just a ronin, says so, what power does a guest owner have to refuse? ”

Yoo Yu-yeon, who was being sarcastic to the fullest, patted Seo-gong on the head with regretful eyes and then stood up.

“If you’re going to stay for a while, take a look at the martial arts skills of the Ronin.”

Although they were lumped together as rogues, Yoo Yu-yeon’s gaze was focused on Seo Yi-ryeong, who was looking for an opportunity to regain the lost Seogong, and Cho Yong-sang, who was smiling bitterly while looking at Seo Yi-ryeong.

“Draw.”

Well, they would have to work diligently to deceive the heavenly bodies of Sichuan Province, deceive Sichuan, and deceive all the powers of the world, but there would be at least some opportunity to look at the martial arts skills of the two people.

Squeak!

As I was thinking that, Seogong tapped my hand with his tail. He was waving his front paw and pointing at me, so it seemed like he was very angry at my actions of hugging this person or that person.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Now go and rest.”

When I put him down on the floor and tapped his butt, Seogong snorted and left the guesthouse with an expression that said he would only look at me for today.

Since I treat Bicheonmacha as if it were my home, I’m guessing I’m thinking of resting in the Bicheonmacha’s cabin.

“Ahh…!”

Seo Yi-ryeong, who was looking at that scene, stretched out her hand with a sad expression, but soon became frustrated.

I burst into laughter at that sight and looked around the room. After the Huji Jisoo selection contest, the recruitment of ronin was successful, and the number of Sacheon ronin, which was about 20, almost doubled.

Half of the places were filled with faces I had never seen before, but Rongin Gaekjan still did not change.

When a literary competition was held to enlighten Tang Tao-gyeong, even the traces of glue where the phrases were attached remained intact.

There were many truly gem-like sentences, such as “one, two, three four,” “the current state of heaven and earth,” and “my sorrow and love.”

“Senior!”

The protagonist of the sad love cat raised his hand and called me. What was so fun was that my face was full of smiles.

“Come quickly and sit down! These people won’t believe the story of my time as a senior ronin!”

“Hocheonan, no, Daehyeop said that?”

Well, this may be hard to believe for Dokgo Yi-seol or Mo Yong-yeon-hwa, who have never seen me in my second-rate days.

Hyeok Gi-rin also added his words.

“I was always curious about what happened during my time as a Sichuan ninja. There must have been a lot of interesting things.”

Well, there were a lot of interesting stories.

However, if I were to unravel the story of Ho Cheon-an, the director of Second-Ryu Ttari, the day would pass by quickly.

When I thought about it, it wasn’t a bad thing.

Starting tomorrow, I had to work hard to deceive the world, and as soon as I achieved results, I had to run again at breakneck speed.

Since I won’t have a chance to rest for a while, it might not be a bad idea to get some rest today.

I wet my lips with my tongue and sat down among my companions, thinking.

It’s going to be a long night today.