episode_0257

“Haha, you’re saying something that could easily be misconstrued. I’m a businessman by nature, so I’ll do business with anyone in the world as long as I can make money. But.”

Bang So-woon, who interrupted with a smile, continued speaking.

“I have never done any business with Lady Zhuge. I swear to heaven.”

Bang So-woon denies it all, even to the heavens.

Everyone realized.

I have absolutely no intention of admitting to the secret pact made behind the back by Geumryongjangju or Jegalgyeong.

It was truly a shocking thing.

On the outside, you flaunt your relationship openly, but on the inside, you deny it completely?

There is no such thing as such a vile, petty thing.

What was even more annoying was their ridiculous acting.

Jegal Gyeong pretends to be flustered and blinks his eyes as if he really doesn’t know anything.

Bang So-woon, who denies everything in one breath, with an iron face and selling himself to the heavens.

It was an impossible performance if I hadn’t prepared thoroughly in advance.

at last.

bang.

Someone slammed the table in front of them as if it was difficult to keep my eyes open and look.

This time it wasn’t Mo Yong-chu.

It was a pang.

“Can you do it a little?”

Peng Eo-eon glares at Jegal Gyeong and Bang So-woon with an annoyed gaze that seems to pierce through them.

Could it be that the innate fiery nature of the Pengga tradition has finally broken through the cold heart and burst out?

No it wasn’t.

It was a completely intentional act.

The idea is to straighten up and show cracks in the ironclad acting.

It was a good attack.

If that was real acting.

The problem is.

Zhuge Jing really didn’t know, and what Bang So-woon said was not a lie.

“What on earth are you talking about?”

Zhuge Jing asks with a dumbfounded face.

“I don’t know what kind of mistake I made, but if you let me know, I will correct it right away.”

Bang So-woon speaks with his hands folded politely, without any laughter.

Far from the cracks I expected, the acting is still disgusting and thorough.

It couldn’t be helped that Peng Eo-eon felt that way.

“Ha.”

Peng Eo-eon shook his head, laughing in disbelief.

But again, he didn’t say anything provocative.

I felt it.

Even if you throw an attack like this again, it won’t be fruitful.

“Okay, okay. I have a rough idea of what the picture is.”

Peng Eo-eon took a step back.

But even so, he did not forget to say a word.

“But don’t forget that the picture is still incomplete. An incomplete picture is not a picture.”

Words with substance.

It was also a statement that spoke of reality.

Even if he brought in Geumryongjeonjang and Namgungseaga, it meant that he would not be able to take the top spot without the approval of more than half of the Five Great Families.

Bang So-woon also understood the meaning.

But it didn’t matter.

In the first place, he had no interest in who would become the leader of the Five Great Families.

Anyway, they were all families that would kneel at my feet.

Among them, there were some families that I particularly disliked, like the Dang family, but it didn’t change anything about what I had to do.

no.

There is one.

Because he was determined to inflict even more miserable humiliation on the Tang family.

and.

‘That girl is so cocky.’

The eldest daughter of the Peng family, Byeokryuk Dobong Peng Eo-eon.

Of course, she had enough reasons to be arrogant.

Both status and abilities.

Bang So-woon also admitted that.

‘The more arrogant a bitch is, the more special it is to have her kneel at your feet.’

Just thinking about it makes my whole body tingle with anticipation.

Bang So-woon barely suppressed the emotions that were about to burst out.

You must not be swept away by desire and make mistakes before and after.

The immediate goal is to make it a reality.

If you miss your chance here, you never know when another chance will come.

I had to get my hands on the Tang Se-hwa somehow.

To achieve this, even the smallest mistake was not tolerated.

Cool and cool again.

I take one step at a time toward the path I just imagined.

That’s it.

That was when.

Ding ding ding ding!

The majestic sound of drums resonated from all directions.

Bang So-woon realized that it was the sound of a drum announcing the opening of the Yongbong branch meeting.

‘It seems like it’s time.’

I already had some idea of how the Yongbong branch was going.

It is also said that on the first day, a representative of the organizer declares the opening.

Since this is the Tang family, its representative is naturally… … .

‘Huh? Not the head of the household, but that old man?’

Bang So-woon’s pupils shook slightly as he looked at the old man who appeared with such dignity.

Because the prediction was wrong.

Even if the head of the family is only in name, it is only right for the head of the family to show up in such an official setting.

Because that looks good.

But the old man who just came in was clearly not the head of the household.

Because the age ranges don’t match at all.

No, even if that wasn’t the case, Bang So-woon could definitely tell.

Who is that old man?

A back and waist that are not bent at all despite having white hair.

The aura of a lofty absolute being that weighs down on the surroundings just by walking.

A monstrous monster.

That old man was a monstrous monster.

And there could only be one monster of that level in the Tang Dynasty.

The Supreme Master of the Dokwang Dangmuak.

‘That old man is the Poison King… … How absurd.’

Bang So-woon’s eyes sank.

I have seen and conquered countless masters so far.

Even the infamous Demonic Cult’s White Blood Princess and Grandmother, Lee So-ok, and the best female swordsman in the Namgung family, the Galaxy Sword Namgung Bi-yeon.

That’s why I was secretly becoming more and more confident that I could make any expert kneel.

But.

‘Are you saying that the world I see isn’t everything?’

Since his martial arts skills are only third-rate, it is impossible to know his exact level.

But more than anything, his innate, sharp sense spoke for itself.

That old monster is clearly stronger than Lee So-ok and even Namgung Bi-yeon.

The problem is.

Even that ruin was not the highest sky.

There were at least ten more monsters.

It’s the ten chapters of Murim.

Even that mountain feels like an insurmountable mountain, so what kind of monsters are the Ten Martial Arts Heroes?

Bang So-woon’s mind became colder than ever.

‘The sword is helping me.’

Repeated success can create a gap called pride in even the most cool-headed and intelligent person.

Bang So-woon was also about to have a gap like that created.

But then, at just the right time, I happened to see a huge mountain that triggered a sense of crisis.

That blocked the gap that was about to open for Bang So-woon.

It was an unexpected aftereffect of the sword test.

So, it wasn’t wrong to say that it was thanks to the sword.

Meanwhile.

Everyone who attended the Yongbong branch meeting stood up.

It was a courtesy given to the representative of the organizers and a leader of the martial arts world.

Bang So-woon, of course, was also getting up in time with the movements of others.

Soon, Dangmuak stood before everyone like a mountain.

“Everyone, sit comfortably.”

A sound that resonates clearly in everyone’s ears without the need for deliberate force.

Just from that alone, one could easily guess how great of a master Dangmuak was.

Those who had stood up sat down again.

A gaze that could not guess the intention of the Dangmuak quickly scanned the audience.

However, Bang So-woon could feel it vaguely.

That Dangmuak’s gaze lingered a little longer on this place where the Five Great Masters were gathered.

“It’s always nice to see the young wave leading the new era. Especially old people like Nobu feel their blood running hot again when they think of the old days. Everyone’s youth is special.”

Dangmuak speaks calmly.

It was a ceremonial conversation, so there was nothing special to react to.

The ceremonial talk continued.

“So don’t waste your youth that will never come again. Work hard with blood and sweat. Do you think that’s just an old man’s nitpicking? No.”

Suddenly, the atmosphere of the dance hall changed.

The expressions on people’s faces also changed.

This is because I realized that Dangmuak was trying to say something with a different ‘weight’ than before.

“Do you think this is a time of peace? It is a time when there is no reason to sweat and shed blood. Perhaps those who have not experienced hellish chaos may think so. However, that is the thought of those who do not know the world.”

Dangmuak’s eyes became cold.

“Do you think the peace of the martial arts world will last forever? No. The moment we let our guard down, trouble will come, laughing at us all. Jay’s blood demon will appear, and Jay’s mad demon will appear. Is that all? Do you think the hateful Demonic Cult is finished now? No, they are still alive and well, just locked in their fortress. They will never end unless we kill every last one of them and completely root them out. The new Heavenly Demon will always be there, like a hungry beast, waiting for an opportunity to dye the martial arts world in blood.”

Heated warning.

Is this just a warning to the younger generation?

Bang So-woon didn’t think so.

Because he knew things about the evil Dokwang that no one in the world knew.

gain.

If there was no gain for him, the Poison King was not the kind of person to speak so passionately.

There must be some intention behind it.

“So you must come to your senses. You must risk everything and work hard. And we must all become strong again. We must unite strongly again. Those who are capable must become the center and unite as one. The Five Great Powers and the Nine Great Powers.”

‘What is it, that’s it?’

Bang So-woon clicked his tongue after reading Dang Mu-ak’s intentions.

Those words were largely aimed at the current Five Dynasties.

Namgung Se-ga, who is shaking as he climbs up the stairs.

A person like Namgung Se-ga is not qualified to be the center of unity.

Those who are capable should take the lead.

And of course, the capable person would be referring to the King himself and his family.

‘It seems that even old people still have desires.’

Bang So-woon laughed inwardly.

If so, then it makes sense.

Why did the King of Dok and not the head of the family come to this place?

It must be to show everyone that he is still going strong and to clearly state his intention to stand at the forefront of the Five Great Powers.

But that was then.

Dangmuak started to speak meaningfully.

“Let’s stop with the old man’s boring talk. Today, let’s all enjoy ourselves to the fullest while making friends with the friends of the martial arts world. And tomorrow.”

Dangmuak interrupted and then spoke again.

“Let’s make sure everyone knows what the true reality of the martial arts world is.”

‘What does that mean?’

Bang So-woon’s eyes narrowed as he sensed something strange.