Invitation to the Chatroom of the Gods - Chapter 22



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Episode 22 – Investigation behind the scenes (2)

Masked men suddenly stormed into the mission office.

There were more than ten assailants who broke down the front door and came in. If you include the assailants who jumped over the fence, the number would easily exceed several dozen.

There was no time to panic in the sudden situation.

The assailants who burst in each took out their weapons.

Then, out of nowhere, he started running towards me with an ominous aura.

Also, they weren’t rushing in randomly. They were coordinating with each other, taking control of me and the space around me.

‘Successful candidates?’

A formation created by many underdogs to fight against one master.

That is, it meant a method of hitting the target.

Although it is a somewhat vulgar expression, its power is by no means vulgar.

No matter how many excellent masters there are in the martial arts world, not all martial artists can be masters.

Likewise, not all of the disciples of Gupaebang could be masters.

The ratio of beginners to advanced students was overwhelmingly higher.

So, a method was needed to deal with the master with only the disciples who were inferior in terms of military power.

The opening of the Tagubongjin. Jongnam’s yin-yang double-half formation.

The shaman’s five elements examination. The Shaolin’s 108 Arhat formations.

These were the very techniques that were passed down in the old file room.

It is known that these swordsmen can subdue even the most skilled masters with just third-rate swordsmen.

And the same goes for the people who are oppressing me now. Of course, they are no match for the people in the old file room.

However, the fact that it is a passing grade is by no means something to be ignored.

···They are not ordinary guys.

I don’t know the identity or the reason.

They were trying to kill me.

I took a big step forward and hurriedly distanced myself from them. As I pulled out the sword at my waist, their vicious murderous intent pierced my skin.

The fight with the unmanned people of Horonggwan from the past flashes through my mind.

‘It’s different from then.’

Even if you just compare the level of each person, the current guys are half or one level higher.

First of all, unlike the unmanned units of Horonggwan, these guys are using passing skills.

···It was a difficult fight, incomparable to that time.

But I can’t compare it to that time.

The internal energy that was the size of a grain of rice became more than half a generation’s worth of internal energy by taking the Yoji Seongdan.

Furthermore, he learned the Taeeulseonmu sword (太乙仙武劍), which was created by his father and improved by Yeo Dongbin, from several master swordsmen.

Chae-chaeng! Chae-chaeng!

The swords of those who make up the passing line are swung in different trajectories.

The eerie atmosphere feels like it will tear me apart at any moment.

But don’t avoid it.

I raise my spirits and recognize the countless swords pouring down one by one.

A calm that is as concentrated as the eye of a typhoon.

I thrust my sword into it without hesitation.

Taeeulseon martial arts sword.

First call.

The dragon runs wild.

* * *

I wonder if the rumor wasn’t entirely false.

Even in front of dozens of monsters rushing towards him, Cheongwoon calmly drew his sword and responded.

Nevertheless, the leader of the Goeseongmun clan, Naeng Gwangmyeong, was confident of victory.

Cheongun has already entered the realm of Jeonsal 16jin.

Sixteen electric killing moves.

A passing formation and wheel formation in which two formations, each consisting of sixteen unmanned personnel, subdue one master.

This was also the reason why Goeseongmun was able to conquer Ak-an in one breath.

Even the most elite of masters would have a hard time if they were hit by the Sixteen Strikes of the Lightning Killer.

So it didn’t matter.

Even if the rumor that Cheongun single-handedly swept away Namgung Hyuk and the other warriors of Horonggwan is true, Cheongun ends here.

Naenggwangmyeong could be sure.

The swords of the members of the Jeon-sal-sip-yuk-jin are pouring down towards Cheong-un. However, Cheong-un’s face shows neither confusion nor urgency.

Cheongun swings his sword lightly.

Chae-Ang─!

Among the sixteen Jeonsaljin, Iljin (一陳) is pushed back. The second Jin (二陳) rushes in behind the pushed Iljin.

The swords that make up the line are swung in different trajectories.

Cheongun did not avoid the body.

Instead, he takes a step forward and dives into the sword winds that are blowing from all directions.

Kwaang!

A loud noise that made my ears ring······.

The binary system collapses.

It was the moment when the eyes of Naeng Gwang-myeong, who had been confident of victory, suddenly turned to shock.

“······!!!”

As the sky opened, Cheongun’s clothes fluttered in all directions. Cheongun took brisk steps and dug into the center of Jeon-sal-sip-yuk-jin.

Chaeng! Chaeng!

The sound of swords clashing against each other grows louder. The warriors of Iljin, who have come to their senses, suppress the approaching Cheongun.

The unmanned troops of the collapsed two-tiered formation quickly formed a new one.

Cheongun was placed under the complete control of Jeon Ssal Sip Yuk Jin.

Inside, my senses are restricted and my internal energy is also hindered.

Even if you are a first-class expert, there is nothing you can do if you are completely under the control of Jeon Ssal Sip Yuk Jin.

And yet······ Cheongun was free.

Chaechaechaeng!

The warriors of Iljin and Yijin poured out sword strikes, and Cheongun continued to walk forward and block the pouring swords.

···It was truly absurd.

The head of Naenggwangmyeong, who had been confident of victory, cools down. His face becomes stiff.

‘The rumors weren’t exaggerated…?’

Far from being an exaggeration, it was actually understated. If this is an exaggeration, then it can be said to be an exaggeration.

“Wh, Your Majesty···! What should I do now···.”

One of the subordinates who was watching the situation from Naeng Gwang Myeong’s side asked.

But Naeng Gwang Myeong had no answer.

“······.”

Because Naenggwangmyeong didn’t know what to do either.

No, actually I knew.

I have to run away.

It was truly unbelievable, but all I could do was hold on.

The Sixteen Stages of the Sword, which were capable of subduing even first-class masters, were nothing more than a waste of time.

Naengmyeonggwang slowly pulled his body out.

At that moment.

Squeak─!

A falcon swooped down from the sky like a bolt of lightning. It swooped down towards Naenggwangmyeong like a bolt of lightning, just as the name suggests.

A sharp claw like a knife grabbed Naenggwangmyeong’s left side and tore at it.

Chohak-!

Flesh was torn and red blood was sprayed.

The hawk flapped its wings and attacked Naenggwangmyeong again. It tenaciously grabbed Naenggwangmyeong’s ankles as he tried to escape.

“This little bastard!”

He screamed and pulled out the sword from his waist and swung it.

however······.

Kaang─!

A sharp metallic sound is heard. It is the sound of an eagle’s claw striking the cold-blooded sword.

No matter how much an eagle is said to be a bird of prey, it is still a beast.

No matter how hard my claws are, there’s no way they’re harder than the metal of the blade.

But······. The sword of the cold light that collided with the eagle’s claw had a tooth on it.

“Wh, what kind of sword is that···?”

I’m dumbfounded by the absurd situation.

That was when.

Wedge!

A sharp, piercing sound ripping through the air pierced Naenggwangmyeong’s ears.

When I turned my head, I could see a sword shooting out at me in the cold light.

It’s Cheongun.

The members of the clan that had formed the Sixteen Swordsmen had all fallen to the floor at some point.

Naenggwangmyeong thought.

‘······I’m screwed.’

* * *

In the missionary’s yard, the strange men were lying unconscious.

I counted the numbers, thirty-three? Thirty-four?

And they were all martial artists who had learned martial arts.

Even though I subdued all of those people, I didn’t feel much difficulty.

“I’ve really grown a lot.”

The internal energy of the Yoji Seongdan absorbed through the Yeongbo Pil method.

The martial arts of Taeeul Seonmu Sword learned through the teachings of the immortals.

It is an incomparable growth compared to when I fought against the unmanned forces of Horonggwan.

“Maybe I’m stronger than I thought?”

At this point, it could be said that it was an unmanned place that could at least hold out a nameplate.

Couldn’t we say that he is the best unmanned soldier in the Ui-Hwang?

“Still, let’s not be proud.”

However, it is still not enough. Heaven is still trying to kill me, and in order to fight against Heaven’s will, I must reach the level of ‘Uhwadengseon’.

You should never be complacent just because you are the best martial artist in the world.

I shook my head vigorously as if shaking off my pride.

Back to the main topic, I checked the fallen guys.

“Who the hell are you?”

I took off all the masks to check their faces, but I couldn’t tell who they were.

I had a guess······.

That was when.

-Master Cheongun. Are you inside?

Suddenly, Byuksami’s voice was heard from beyond the wall, and soon Byuksami appeared beyond the broken gate.

Byuksami’s appearance was much cleaner than before.

The once dry flesh had plumped up considerably, and the once dull skin was now oily.

Byeok Sam-i was also a victim of the salt poisoning incident, and was able to recover his health a lot under the care of Ju Gwan-cheon.

When Byuksami found me, he spoke with great courage.

“Oh, by any chance…! Is it okay for me to go to the missionary office again-!”

But Byuksami couldn’t finish his speech.

Wide-open eyes and a frightened expression.

Suddenly, Byuksami’s body trembled like an aspen tree.

And then he started to hesitate and even took steps backwards?

“Ah, ah, ahhhh···!”

···Anyone who saw it could tell that his face was crushed by fear.

“A wall? Why are you suddenly like that?”

“I, I….”

Byuksam barely managed to lift his trembling fingers. When he followed the fingers and looked around, there was a man with a snake-like appearance lying on the ground.

Byuksam was trembling in fear as he looked at this man.

“Do you know this guy?”

“That, that, back then···. Look, I saw··· That, that’s a person···.”

The person you saw back then?

······Oh, no way!

“By any chance, did you see this person when you were kidnapped?”

To my question, Byuksami nodded slightly. Byuksami’s body was trembling like an aspen tree, gripped by fear.

If Byuksami showed that level of reaction, it could be considered certain.

That man is connected to the salt bribery case.

“Byeoksam, I think it would be best for you to go home today.”

“Ah, ah··· That··· Yes···.”

The body and face of Byuksami, who was nodding, were completely terrified.

I slowly approached Byuksami and got to his eye level.

“With the wall, you don’t have to worry about anything.”

Byuksami’s eyes, filled with extreme tension, were not looking at me.

I was seeing the horrible memories that had taken place in that cave.

It was a mental imprint that was engraved on me at a young age. I could have to live with this fear for the rest of my life.

I gently wrapped my hands around Byuksami’s shoulders. Then, with a “Hot!” sound of surprise, Byuksami’s focus returned.

Byuksami’s two eyes finally turned to me.

“It was the same then and it is the same now. Isn’t this teacher here?”

Byuksami’s trembling gradually subsided. As if he was feeling relieved little by little, Byuksami’s face also became more relaxed.

I said to Byuksam with a small smile.

“If anything happens to you again, Byuksam, I will definitely protect you like I did before. So just trust in me.”

“······Yes! Because the teacher is here!”

Byuksami answered bravely.

The face of Byuksam, who had been terrified, was now filled with faith in me.

* * *

Snap─! Snap─!

The sound of skin hitting skin was eerie. At the same time, Naenggwangmyeong’s head jerked left and right.

What is this? That thought suddenly disappeared─!

I heard the sound of skin hitting skin again and my head snapped back.

“Huh…!”

Naenggwangmyeong’s mind flashed and became bright.

“What, what happened···?”

Memories that had been cut off along with questions dug into my mind.

The story goes that Yuk Yun-yeon, the head of the Goeseongmun clan, was attacked by a man named Cheong-un from the Seonmu-gwan clan.

So, in order to take revenge on the missionary’s actions, he led his men to attack him.

And··· and···.

“Are you awake?”

A voice that was heard out of nowhere.

When he looked up, he saw an innocent country boy slapping Naeng Gwang-myeong on the cheek.

···The missionary’s bright future.

Only then did Naeng Gwang Myeong realize that he had been taken advantage of by Cheong Woon.

“I’m going to ask you some questions now. And you can answer however you want.”

“······.”

“However, if you talk nonsense, I will break one of your fingers or toes. This means that you can talk nonsense a total of 20 times. Is that enough?”

“······.”

“Oh, do you by any chance have 20 fingers and toes?”

Cheongun checked each of Naenggwangmyeong’s ten fingers and toes.

“All 20 are attached well. Then let’s get started right away.”

“What the hell have you been talking about since a while ago···.”

“First, my first question. What is your relationship with Yuk Yun-yeon?”

“This kid right now-!”

Wood crack!

In an instant, Naenggwangmyeong’s index finger bent back and touched the back of his hand.

“Kuaaaaaaaaaah!!!”

A scream burst out of Nenggwangmyeong’s mouth in excruciating pain.

At the same time, thud!

Following the index finger, the middle finger bent back and once again touched the back of the hand.

The pain made it hard to breathe, hard to breathe… I couldn’t breathe properly. Cold-colored eyes distorted by pain turned to Cheongwoon.

Cheongun had an indifferent expression on his face the whole time.

It was a face that looked like that of an ‘animal’ rather than a ‘human’.

“For your information, screaming also falls into the category of nonsense.”

Cheongun’s momentum overwhelms Naenggwangmyeong.

······Goosebumps are running down my spine.

It’s completely different from the rumors.

This guy Cheongun is definitely not some country bumpkin’s teacher.

“Second question.”

Soon, Cheongun’s voice is heard. Cold Gwangmyeong’s body, crushed by the momentum, shrinks without him knowing it.

“Do you know anything about the circumstances behind the salt-stained incident?”

For a moment, Naenggwangmyeong’s eyes opened wide. But he soon realized his mistake and hurriedly changed his expression.

I tried to keep my expression straight, and tried to find the words to say in my head.

and.

“Rolling your head is included in the ‘nonsense’ category.”

Wood crack!

Another finger of Naenggwangmyeong made contact with the back of his hand again.