episode_0307

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The next day, Hogyeong’s secret message arrived.

The off-duty date is tomorrow at noon.

When I conveyed my intention to speak to Hogyeong’s henchmen, the Sichuan people immediately surrounded me.

“You, have you reached the peak?”

“What?”

“Otherwise, there is no reason to accept Hogyeong’s secret dance, which is the best.”

The Ronins surrounded me and waited for my answer with nervous expressions on their faces. Sichuan people know exactly when I reached my peak. Because I reached the pinnacle in the performance hall of Rongin Gaekjan.

Since then, it has been at its peak in less than a year.

Wouldn’t it be a huge event for the ronin people?

I grinned at the ronin surrounding me.

“I don’t know.”

“I, I…!”

There was a lot of criticism from angry people, but I just ignored it and moved to where my companions were gathered and sat down.

It’s my skill. If I wait until tomorrow, I can check it unarmed, so I’ll say that.

The black cat smiled and opened its mouth as it watched the ronins running around behind them.

“Currently, I have been doing some research on the structure of Sichuan Province.”

“Oh.”

The black cat came to ask for the most necessary information.

“Currently, political factions in Sichuan Province are in a state of great decline. Well, as you know, the political factions were not doing well.”

Well, I guess so.

I thought he was a true hero of Sichuan Province, but in reality, he was just a slanderous Gosdop, so the sense of betrayal that the residents of Sichuan Province felt must have been no joke.

I read the documents handed over by Black Cat and figured out the current status of the Sichuan Province clans.

“Well, overall, I think I’m glad it ended like this.”

“Although it is a very close past, it is a story from the past. The culture of clean competition in the Sichuan Personal Secret Service Tournament, which was created due to the subjugation of bandits, was established, so it ended like this. If it had been Sichuan Province in the past, where there were no personal secret martial competitions or subjugation of bandits, all of the current political factions would have disintegrated without even leaving a plaque.◦# ◦

That’s a good thing.

In the end, Sichuan Province must be protected by the clans of Sichuan Province.

Because it is impossible for less than 30 Sichuan people to respond to the Sapa forces coming from outside.

The political factions in Sichuan Province suffered big and small blows due to Jeong Che’s cause, but they seem to have generally endured well.

Well, even if they lacked military power, they must have come up with a plan because Sichuan Province was a place where they could not survive if they were weak to scheming.

“The following is information about the Safa faction.”

I frowned as I read the next document.

“No, four top-notch masters have already arrived in Sichuan?”

I thought that the Transcendent Masters had finally begun to arrive, but many Transcendent Masters had already entered Sichuan Province. The expansion of the faction’s power was happening behind the scenes, so it wasn’t noticeable.

“The person named Baekhodo Hogyeong, who received the Bimucheop as his senior, can actually be said to be a latecomer among the Sapa forces. In fact, the entertainment district of Sichuan Province can be said to be Muju Gongsan, right?”

Wherever people live, there is bound to be a shaded area. Storehouses, gambling houses, other slums, people who make a living from goods that are difficult to trade with honor, or crime, etc.

In Sichuan Province, where there were no Sapas, such a shaded area was like an empty house. Since there is no Sapa faction itself, the only ones that exist are small groups that cannot even be called black islands.

It would not have been strange to say that the Sa Sect force, led by a supreme master, had taken over the shadowy territory at once.

“Heuksakwon Xu Shik, Dangranggyeom Macha, and Seobukpyeon Jikjik are each fighting over the shadowy area of Sichuan Province.”

The factions of the four factions have already established themselves in the classic factional territory that is difficult for political factions to touch. Could it be that Mr. Ho, who can be said to be a relatively latecomer, was increasing his power by extorting money from merchants in order to occupy a cozy(?) shaded area?

“It was just the right time.”

“Sure.”

We arrived at a time when the power of Sapa, which had been rising from the shadows, began to overflow into the sunny areas. In the future, the Sa Sect forces will attack the sunny areas in earnest because there is no room for them in the shaded areas, and in the process, damage will be incomparable to what has happened in Sichuan Province.

“Okay, what do you plan to do from now on?”

A question from Tang So-yeol, who seems to be expecting something interesting.

I answered, organizing a plan in my head.

“Well, for now…”

Unknown The old man said that when your body is bad, your head suffers.

That’s right.

Since I can’t control it, I overwork my brain and come up with a plan. There is always a simple solution. It’s just that we lack the power and capacity to use that solution.

“Let’s take a look.”

My head is resting for a moment.

From now on, it is time for the body.

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The Sacheon Secret Dance Hall was created by remodeling the site of a manor belonging to a golden family.

It was a place where people always gathered for daily dances, and on days when a match between top experts, known as the Platinum Battle, was held, it was literally crowded with people.

However, after Jeong Cheol’s official message was circulated and the true face of the Sichuan sects was revealed, the number of people gradually decreased, the participation of warriors also withered, and the number of people visited decreased significantly.

however.

Today, unlike any other time, the Sacheonbi Stage venue was filled with people.

“Sacheonangin 28 has returned?”

“Twenty-eight is the ronin who scolded Jeongcheol, right?”

“I heard you declared today that you will completely throw away Ho-kyung?”

“Really? I heard that they are going to wipe out all the Sa Sects in Sichuan Province?”

Sichuan people flocked here after hearing various rumors!

Some people wondered whether Sichuan Nangin No. 28 was really capable of defeating Jeong Che, some wondered whether he would really be able to defeat the Sapa forces that were active in Sichuan Province, and some were indignant that a Sacheon figure had publicly applied for the military post. came running

Although Sichuan people gathered together with their own reasons and emotions, they had one common denominator.

It was to pray for the victory of Sacheon Nangin No. 28 and the defeat of Hogyeong.

A commotion began to arise among the people gathered.

“Coming!”

“They are Sichuan people!”

“How many people? Is there number 28 among them?”

Seeing the group of black lips that appeared in groups, the crowd divided up and cleared the way to the training ground. One of the Sichuan people lined up below the training hall went up to the non-stage, smoothing his black lips.

“That great sword! It is clear that it is Sichuan Nangin Twenty-Eight!”

“Wow!!”

The audience cheered at the appearance of the long-awaited Sichuan Nangin No. 28. Ho Cheon-an, who was still not used to the hospitality of the Sichuan people, used black lips, but the cheers of the Sichuan people, who mistook it for a greeting gesture, grew even louder.

The Sichuan people watching from below laughed at the sight of Ho Cheon-an riding the ice on the off-stage. It was an action that would not have been visible to the audience because of the black lips, but when Gam Gam-an Ho Cheon-an was gritting his teeth at the sight of such an action.

A commotion began on the other side.

“Get out of the way, out of the way!”

“Don’t get in my busy brother’s way!”

Ho-gyeong’s gang goes wild to clear the way!

“Great view!”

“Um, that heinous bastard!”

right-! right-!

When Ho-kyung came up on the non-stage, pushing and beating people, he rode the streets and loud boos shook the surroundings. Ho-kyung heard the jeers and burst into laughter.

“Khahahaha!!”

Laughter full of courage overwhelmed the audience.

“Many people came to see my victory! Look carefully! The sight of Sichuan Nangin No. 28, whom you guys had so high hopes for, crawling on the floor!”

right-!

The audience still booed, but the volume of boos had subsided for a long time.

This was because, based on common sense, I knew that Ho-kyung had a high chance of winning this match.

The story of Sichuan Nangin No. 28, who scolded Jeong Cheol, an expert in flower painting, touched the hearts of Sichuan people, but that did not mean they had forgotten reality.

The Sichuan people knew better than anyone else that there was no transcendent peak among the Sichuan people.

Even if he had worked hard to achieve the highest level so far, it was obvious that Sacheon Nangin No. 28 would be the beginning of the highest level.

On the other hand, Baekhodo Ho-gyeong is someone who has long been famous as a top-notch expert.

Even Samcheok-dong could tell which of Ho-gyeong and No. 28 would be stronger, so naturally the momentum was lost and the boos were reduced.

I just hope a miracle happens and No. 28 defeats Ho-kyung!

The audience stared at the off-stage with eyes filled with earnestness.

“Khehehe…I guess Sichuan Province will finally be in my hands.”

Hogyeong smiled grimly and pulled out his sword.

“If you win, Ho-kyung Lee’s reputation will skyrocket! Developing Sichuan Province will be a piece of cake.”

“If you can win.”

“Hahahaha! Even though the win or loss is clear, you are still bluffing…”

Hogyeong’s complexion suddenly darkened.

It was because of the chamam sword drawn by Ho Cheon-an. It was half the length of an ordinary narrow-pointed sword and the width of the sword body was over three inches.

This was because Hocheonan’s posture of casually pulling it out with one hand and aiming it was unusual.

Even though he handles a serious disease that even a decent warrior cannot easily handle with one hand, he does not get swayed by the weight, but instead boasts a perfectly stable posture and does not show even an inch of weakness.

‘Obviously… it was lower than me before! ‘Isn’t this a kid who just reached the peak of his powers in the first place?’

When Ho-kyung saw Ho Cheon-an like that, he decided that it was a bluff.

“You’re quite bluff!”

Ho Cheon-an clicked his sword without saying a word. Seeing Go Soo’s attitude as if he was giving up the move to Ha Soo, Ho Gyeong could not hold back his anger and rushed at him.

Gyeong, with his utmost momentum, explosively took control of the space, and at the same time, a downward slash containing all his rushing power was performed.

A vicious slash fell and screams rang out from the audience.

Ho-gyeong looked at Ho Cheon-an’s reaction while shouting. On the outside, he pretended to be angry and made a strong attack, but his actual power was not great.

‘This is a game I will win anyway. There’s no need to get caught up in his trap!’

Whoa!!

The sword and the sword collided. At that moment, Ho-kyung felt that something was wrong. Even if the attack wasn’t done with all its might, wouldn’t it have been too futile?

It was unexpected that no matter how much the sword was raised, it did not cause any shock.

Ho-kyung, who was panicking inside, got goosebumps all over his body when he saw Ho Cheon-an’s next move.

Defensive movements are also movements.

The attack made by the expert was not something that could be blocked by simply raising the weapon. Although it may not be as strong as an attack, it requires movement to give as much force and strengthen the center of gravity.

But what about Hocheonan now?

They clearly took the attack head-on, but they quickly went on the offensive as if it never happened!

This was proof that the attack was not blocked with difficulty, but was blocked lightly.

How can you be better than me?

Such a question appeared in Ho-kyung’s mind, but he had no time to continue his thoughts.

Because Hocheonan’s sword had already arrived at our sight.

‘Quick!’

Hogyeong hurriedly raised his sword and blocked it.

Haha!!

“Keuuu!”

Hocheonan’s sword unfolded at a speed that was difficult to respond to, and contained enormous power. Ho-gyeong, who received the sword in an incomplete defensive posture, kept taking steps backwards to relieve himself.

Ho-kyung was pushed back five steps with just one attack!

‘What power…!’

Hogyeong saw the hand holding the sword tremble and swallowed dry saliva. My hands, which had endured numerous impacts over a long period of time, were complaining of pain.

Waaa!!

Who is the expert and who is the underdog?

The audience cheered in unison at the composition that was so clearly revealed.

Amidst the shouts that shook the heavens and earth, Ho-kyung glared at Ho Cheon-an and opened his mouth.

“You lied about your skills!”

“The guy who got hit is an asshole.”

Ho Cheon-an realized how wise it was to hide his skills.

‘As expected, the truth of the world is hidden.’

The adage to hide 30% of one’s skills in case of an emergency was nothing more than a shell.

Who in the world would rush head-on into someone stronger than themselves? How much more trouble would it be if you decided to run away when you decided you couldn’t win?

However, if you hide your skills, food will rush into your mouth like now.

How convenient and efficient this is.

A magic trick that solves problems easily even though you use very little effort!

Ho Cheon-an thought as he realized that he had received a great tip from Bulmyeong.

‘For now, just spend 50% and spend more later!’

“If you don’t want to come, I’ll go.”

Kwaaaa!!

A sword strike containing half of Hocheonan’s power was fired at Hogyeong.

The complexion of Ho-gyeong, who had to face such a sword attack, turned pale.