episode_0087

After visiting Hongseongmun, it was a peaceful day without much happening.

The sky was high and blue as it entered fall, and smiles were on the faces of people walking up and down the streets.

Based on that peace, most of my accounts were in the black, so I was hoping that the current peace would continue.

Of course, I knew very well that things in the world were not that easy.

As usual, after finishing my training with Chaejin, I came up and was working for a while when I had a hunch when my subordinate reported that a customer had come to visit.

ah. In the end, something happened.

I went downstairs and found an old man in shabby clothes sitting in a guest room waiting.

It was Hao-moon Yang Wi-seong, the branch leader, and Hano, who was cooperating with me.

“I guess coming all the way here didn’t just come to eat medicinal herbal cuisine. Let’s go to my room.”

I took Hano to my room. And as soon as I entered the room, I asked.

“Did Sima-kun move?”

“Yes.”

Hano’s expression, which had a leisurely smile on his lips just a moment ago, hardened.

He immediately took out the documents and held them out, and the table, which had been cluttered with documents related to the import of goods to be sold at the store or medicinal herbs, was soon filled with the information Hano had brought.

Most of the information was that the new Four Black Lotus had begun to move, and the most recent information was that the Sima Army had defeated the Lord of the Dark Palace and absorbed the huge four factions called the Dark Dark Palace and began to advance.

“Fortunately, the number of soldiers directly led by Sima Jun is not very large.”

“Hmm. According to Haomun’s judgment, the number is not large. But the problem is the power.”

Heukamgung, the elite of the past Four Black Lotus, led by the new Master of the Four Black Lotus, Samagun, and his subordinates who previously followed him were working with the Four Black Lotus.

I checked the list of sects who sympathize with Sima Jun. At least seven medium-sized sects were following him and moving.

It would be difficult for them to have this many people moving at the same time…

The Empire is not stupid. If armed experts move at once, there is a high possibility that they will sense a crisis and conduct inspections.

When I mentioned that, Hano nodded.

“They are not fools either. Probably the Sima Army, some of the warriors following him, and the former warriors of the Dark Palace… Also, only those presumed to be the Iron Blood Order will move together and the rest will move separately. And when Sima’s army begins to destroy Island Flower Village in earnest, I will join them. You’ll want to get the achievement of helping to defeat a powerful enemy called the Sword Saint.”

If we move separately and then join together as Hano said, there is no need for inspection.

It is rare for martial people to move in this way, but it is not unheard of.

It was especially difficult to stop them if they mentioned that they were not entering a village or castle, but were just moving along the road, and that their destination was the current Four Heukryeon.

Unless they have prohibited items.

“Assuming that they pass by here and hit the black lotus right away…”

Of course that wouldn’t be possible.

Because the goal of the Iron Blood Emperor behind Sima Army is Hongseongsan Mountain, not the Four Black Lotus.

Still, I asked with some hope, but Hano shook his head.

“That’s probably not true. According to Haomun’s research, I will definitely come here.”

“Tsk.”

“Still, I saw it when I came in and it seemed like the defenses were well prepared.”

Something like a reinforced fence or a paddle to attack the enemy on top of the fence.

Watchtowers and other things.

It seems like I saw a lot of things while coming to Seomhwachon.

When Hano evaluated me with a smile, I felt a little relieved.

“Then what needs to be done hasn’t changed much.”

“Well… you can say that, right? Anyway, they are the four factions, and they are drawn by the power of the new Four Black Lotus Masters, the Demon Lord, so in the end, if we just remove that central point, they will all return to their respective positions.”

In other words, collect supplies as hard as you do, and train as hard as you do.

All you have to do is defeat the enemy as planned.

“Well… we’ll do our best to stop those who are moving separately or those who are not from the main unit. But if the island village is breached…”

Are you saying there is no answer? I smiled at Hano.

“That is enough. But who will step up? I’m sure Wang Hui won’t just sit back and watch.”

“Of course, I received some support. The masters he sent will disguise themselves as Hao Mun-do and move with us, and on the Sapa side, Jin Kwon-dang will take the lead.”

oh. Jin Kwon Party.

A relationship I made in the past helps me survive like this.

“Still, don’t forget that the important thing is to stop Sima’s army in Island Hua Village. If we lose here… we have no choice but to retreat.”

Although it was cold in some ways, I shrugged my shoulders at Hano, who brought up an extremely obvious story.

Hano, who was staring at me intently, spoke in a voice full of bitterness, as if he had just chewed a piece of beef.

“I’m sorry. I feel like I’m leaving the most difficult and important work to you…”

“I understand. Because you probably have people you need to take care of too. Still, tell Wang Hui that once this incident is over, he will receive the reward for this fight.”

“Haha. Of course.”

“Anyway, since you came, I think you should eat and rest for a few days.”

“I really want to do that, but there is still work to be done. Because I have to go ask for help from other Sapas who are still waiting.”

Are you trying to raise as much as you can?

I turned my hand to Hano.

“I wish you good luck.”

“Next time, I’ll treat you extravagantly.”

I smiled at him and shook my head.

“I think I should treat you better from my side.”

He’s doing much better than in our scenario.

After Hano left, I called everyone. And I shared the information I got from him.

Hyeonryeong, Geomseong, Hongryeon, and even Chaeryeon and Chaejin.

When the people gathered in the guesthouse nodded solemnly and left, I, who was left alone, went out to the backyard and asked for the pipe.

“Are you anxious?”

Geomseong and Hongryeon, who I thought had returned, approached.

Their eyes showed concern for me, so I smiled.

“I am not anxious at all.”

“You’re always so confident, it’s nice to see you.”

“You did everything you could.”

“Hmm. In that case… we too just do what we can. I have to go back and practice some more. Let’s go.”

“Yes. Master.”

I watched the two of them say hello to me and leave. At that time, two people wearing similar clothes came out of the guesthouse.

They were sisters Chae-jin and Chae-ryeon.

“Are you anxious?”

“Not at all.”

“Haha. As expected, it’s cool.”

Chae-ryeon smiled brightly at me as she answered Chae-jin’s question. Is it because of her easy smile? I also felt much more at ease.

When the girls left for training and I was left alone in the backyard, I sucked in the pipe and exhaled the smoke again.

I did everything I could.

The number of enemies participating in this attack was reduced, and Hao Mun and Wang Hui also made moves.

In addition, troops were borrowed from Cheon Il-hwa, and even Kinoya and Wiyeol participated.

Is that it? There are even Chaeryeon and Wolgwangdaewon.

Hongseongmun also became much stronger than expected, and Seomhwachon also developed, with equipment and supplies upgraded.

The power of the Iron Blood Emperor and the God Four Black Lotus Lord Sima Army, who appeared as enemies in Heaven’s Bright Moon.

And the current strength of our strong players.

Even if you calculate everything, we win.

I exhaled the smoke of the beginning of the year.

As I said before, I wasn’t anxious at all.

This is why people are looking for experienced people.

Heaven planned and executed Hong Seong-moon’s extinction.

It actually happened that way in Heavenly Moon, but for me, for us.

I broke the will of heaven once.

So what can’t be done twice?

Just do everything you can.

****

The middle-aged man with dark scars around his eyes raised his head.

What he saw in front of him were numerous armed warriors.

There was pride in the eyes of the man staring at them.

It has been more than ten years since I entered the Four Black Lotus and bowed down. And, finally, it was time to reveal his power.

The middle-aged man, Lord Sima, the brain spirit god, recalled the past.

It must have been fate that a wounded warrior fell in front of a third-rate bum who was just eating in the back alley.

It must have been fate that there was a large stone next to him that was perfect for hitting people.

Thus, he was able to obtain the level of Brain Soul Magic and the elixir called Brain Soul Dank.

It must have been fate that brought him to this position.

He acquired the level of Brain Soul Magic and the essential elixir to learn it, and killed countless people. In doing so, I learned the brain and soul technique.

Is the death of others a part-time job in learning a powerful but dangerous martial art that uses brain energy?

What mattered was that he took his fate into his own hands.

Look. That’s why he, who was a third-rate navel, even defeated the famous palace lord of the Dark Dark Palace in Sapa and took control of the Dark Dark Palace’s power.

In the end, everything is decided by power.

So, didn’t the Safa people who were dissatisfied with the behavior of Wang Hui, the Lord of the Four Black Dragons, also come under him?

So this too is fate.

“Don’t you think so?”

As he spoke in an arrogant tone, the kind-looking middle-aged woman standing next to him bowed her head politely.

A smile appeared on Sima Jun’s expression as he stared at her.

You never know when or where Sapa might be attacked. Especially for strong people like yourself who only believe in strong martial arts without any special powers.

It was that woman who reached out to me.

He came to visit me a few years ago and gave me a lot of money and subordinates to follow him.

Not only were the powerful warriors she had given, moving like her own limbs, but the woman’s martial arts skills were also not ordinary.

That’s why I asked.

Why are you following me? And, Sima Jun still could not forget the answer from that time.

“Hyojin Yoo. You said it then.”

“Hehe. Yes.”

“It’s fate.”

“Yes. It’s fate. Meeting you and following you.”

Sima-gun smiled even more at Hyo-jin Hyo-jin’s smile.

okay. It’s fate.

It was fate that he and Yoo Hyo-jin met.

Now, it will also be my destiny to become the Master of the Four Black Lotus Lords.

Even the cowards who only paid attention to him will obey him the moment Wang Hwi’s head falls, as they were clinging to him.

Sapa is a place where the logic of the law of the fittest applies.

so.

“…Let’s go.”

It just shows strength.

And, the first goal is.

It was Hong Seong-moon, a powerful member of the political faction.

“I will become the master of the world.”

At the declaration of Sima Army, the Thunder Spirit God Army, his subordinates, the warriors of the four factions, now called the Thunder Spirit Army, raised their weapons and roared.

And Hyo-jin Yoo, watching him.

The Iron Blood Emperor of the Iron Blood Order smiled faintly.

It was not difficult to recruit Simagun, who was excellent at martial arts but was short-tempered and cruel and always traveled alone.

It wasn’t difficult to use him, who was so simple, to destroy a place where some spiritual energy gathered to gather strength and lead him to do what he wanted.

But he never thought that the idiotic Iron Blood Beast system would fail and that he would have an opportunity like this.

It’s a pity to lose Zhao Yao, but that level of subordinate can be replaced at any time.

Because there are many talented people in the Iron Blood Order.

That’s why he caused Hongseongsan’s spiritual energy to run away.

Thus, it causes confusion in the world.

And by taking possession of the runaway spirit of Hongseongsan, he becomes the true master of the Iron Blood Order.

All of this is done with your own hands.

“It must be the fate that heaven wished for.”

Yoo Hyo-jin, who had seemed kind just a moment ago, had a smile that contained nothing but cruelty on his lips.

“Ah. Now that I think about it, I heard that Seomhwachon is putting up defenses. Can you attack Hongseongmun and Seomhwachon?”

“Hehe.”

The Iron Blood Emperor was also a familiar story. But what does it matter?

“We can easily solve that problem. Also.”

-Scream..!!

The ten spears placed behind her moved at the gentle gesture of her hands. Sima Jun laughed as strangely shaped spears flew through the sky and approached her.

“There are as many as ten demon spirit spears that contain the power of the monsters we have caught so far. You know the power of this.”

As she said, Sima Jun also knew.

That the Demon Soul Spear, strengthened by absorbing the blood and flesh of countless monsters, turned the masters of the Sapa who were hostile to him into a handful of blood.

That’s why Sima Jun smiled confidently.

“I see. Good.”

When he nodded and turned around, the Iron Blood Emperor sneered coldly.

The Sima Army may think that the final destination is the Four Black Lotus.

In reality, her final destination is only Island Village.

If Hongseongsan’s spirit goes out of control, the rest is no problem.

Therefore, she walked lightly and accepted Sima Jun’s arrogance with a smile.

anyway.

Because there isn’t much left to do now.

“I will follow your orders.”

She nodded politely, smiling like a loyal subordinate.

” Lord Four Black Lotus Lord.”

At those words, Sima Jun smiled with utmost joy.

Without knowing that those sweet words were the poison of those who wanted to take advantage of him.

and.

Not knowing that what awaits them is someone trying to destroy fate.