Tangmunjeon - Chapter 388



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Tangmunjeon Episode 388

Coin in hand

As soon as Tang Wujin and Xuan Gong arrived at Kunlun Mountain, they told the story to Yu Yudoin and Namgung Jincheon.

“Hmm···.”

Yoo Yoo Do-in tried to react as calmly as possible, but he couldn’t help but let out a sigh when he heard that they had pulled out stakes and widened the fence.

“···The author is truly out of his mind. At first glance, he seemed like a pretty good person.”

“That’s right. Now, the important thing is how we should respond going forward.”

But none of the four could come up with a sharp solution.

If there had been a way to resolve this situation peacefully and moderately, I wouldn’t have been stuck in Kunlun Mountain in the first place.

Hyun-gong grumbled to Dang Mu-jin.

“You said you spent several months in the Demonic Cult before? If you knew there was an author like Seon Na-seung, why didn’t you at least tell me?”

After hearing that story, Yu Yu-do-in looked at Dang Mu-jin with a slightly suspicious look.

Dang Mu-jin hurriedly waved his hand.

“That’s not it. Hyun-gong, don’t say things that could be misunderstood. I didn’t go to the Demonic Cult on my own. And at the time, there were no good monks in the Demonic Cult. The only top-notch masters were the three Dharma Guardians, Gwangyeomra, the Ghost King, and the Elder Three-Eyed Buddha.”

Hyun-gong thought for a moment and then came to his own conclusion.

“If a new master has appeared who is not inferior to Elder Namgung Jincheon, then Seon Na Seung must be of a different class from the half-baked, top-notch masters of the Demonic Cult. In that case, is he someone who has newly joined the Demonic Cult?”

“Nine times out of ten.”

In the past, there were many evildoers in the Demonic Cult who committed sins and ran away, but there was no author who went so clearly mad as that.

Perhaps the new leader has started accepting even madmen.

What kind of magical realm is the Demonic Cult becoming? Dang Mujin’s heart grew heavy.

In any case, it didn’t seem like a special solution would be proposed. Yoo Yoo Do-in lightened the mood with a cheerful voice.

“Still, it’s fortunate that the situation is better than before. The people who were exhausted have regained their energy, and we have two more skilled soldiers on our side… If we’re lucky, we might be able to defeat Seonna Seung and escape the pursuit of the Demonic Cult warriors.”

There would be some sacrifice involved, but there was no choice.

It is unknown whether Seonnasung intended to kill all the people of Kunlun Mountain.

However, it was not hard to guess that they would be overjoyed if they could get hundreds of corpses. They had to get out of Kunlun Mountain sooner or later.

Yoo Yoo Do-in continued the story.

“Our Kunlun is not particularly particular about funeral customs, but we can’t desecrate Wonpyeong’s body in that way. We should bury Wonpyeong’s body properly so that it won’t be discovered, and tell the people to stock up on food in case of an emergency. And when we have the chance, let’s escape. Is Banyeop out there?”

“Did you call?”

Ban-yeop appeared naturally after hearing the story of Yoo Yoo-do-in. Yoo Yoo-do-in gave instructions to Ban-yeop.

“Go to Jang-eung and explain the whole story, and have him unfold the formation on behalf of his teacher. He will have to unfold the formation by tomorrow or the day after at the latest.”

“I will convey that message.”

After the brief meeting, the four of them dispersed.

But two days later, a small problem arose.

Wonpyeong Doin’s disciple Jang Eung chose to escape under the cover of darkness instead of unfolding his tactics.

The Kunlun sect lost one of the six temples they used as hideouts.

*

Five more days passed.

Dang Mu-jin was contemplating his inner self and contemplating his past enlightenment.

Then, he felt an ominous intuition. Dang Mu-jin naturally rose up inside himself and regained consciousness.

It didn’t seem to be a simple old man’s worry, because Hyun-gong was seen approaching her while putting his sword into its scabbard.

“What’s going on?”

“I feel the approaching presence.”

Dang Mu-jin looked up at the still blue sky and checked the position of the sun.

There is still an hour left before the sun sets.

Although it is said that the Demonic Cult members have stopped coming to Kunlun Mountain, those who stay there rarely leave their camp during the day unless something serious happens.

“An intruder?”

“maybe.”

Wait a minute, the people I most didn’t want to meet showed up.

A short monk wearing orange robes, Seonnasung, appeared with his disciples.

Because Wonpyeong Doin’s disciple ran away and suddenly lost one of the Taoist temples, Dangmujin and Hyeon-gong were staying at another Taoist temple nearby.

However, the formation of this Taoist temple was also the same. Dangmujin and Hyeon-gong stopped moving, hoping that Seon-na-seung would not notice their presence and leave.

Even the ordinary people staying in the temple sensed the ominous atmosphere and held their breath.

It was clear that Seon Na-seung had not noticed the people in front of him.

But unlike before, there was an inexplicable certainty in Seonnasung’s gaze.

Hyun-gong muttered softly.

“···It seems like they found traces.”

“Traces? They drain the blood of their prey from afar, so what traces could there be?”

“Your gaze is directed downwards. You are looking at people’s footprints.”

Even the footprints hidden under old fallen leaves could not escape Seonnasung’s gaze.

Furthermore, even if there were no footprints, there were many clues, such as traces of people gathering edible grass and berries.

Dang Mu-jin spoke to Hyeon-gong.

“Should we attack now?”

It is clear that if you get close, you will be detected. However, it is better to make the opponent a little flustered than to start a fight after being detected completely.

And Dang Mu-jin thought that the odds of winning were high.

Because the martial arts of Dangmujin, which pursues extreme killing power, and the martial arts of Hyeon-gong, which pursues extreme defense, are a great match.

But Hyun-gong shook his head.

“If Elder Namgung Jincheon and the Kunlun Sect’s warriors were in this Taoist temple, it wouldn’t have been so bad. However, there are only two of us who can fight in this Taoist temple. The damage would be great.”

Dangmujin and Hyeon-gong must inevitably deal with Seon-na-seung first. The problem is Seon-na-seung’s disciples.

The inaction of the disciples who follow the Sunna Seung is by no means low. If only one or two of the three jump into the crowd, dozens of people can die in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, the atmosphere of Seonnasung changed completely.

Seon Na-seung carefully examined the building, then seemed to realize something and placed both hands on the floor.

The very next moment, a dull noise erupted as if numerous masters had stepped on the ground at the same time, and dust rose up.

Kuung-

As the vibrations traveled through my legs, my stomach twisted and my stomach lurched.

I don’t know about anything else, but the amount of internal energy that Seonnasung possessed was enormous.

After Wonpyeong Doin’s disciple ran away, people who had lost their place to stay scattered and stayed at nearby Taoist temples.

The formation was unstable due to the excessive number of people. When the Taoist who was maintaining the formation began to groan, unable to withstand the vibration, the figures of the Taoist monk and the people were clearly revealed.

A strange light flashed in Seonnasung’s sunken eyes.

The only good thing was that it didn’t look like Seonnasung was going to attack right away.

Seon Na-seung approached Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong and bowed respectfully.

“I came to see you because I was worried about what had happened since you two hadn’t come.”

Dang Mu-jin said calmly.

“You don’t have to worry. The funeral was organized by the Kunlun sect.”

Then Seon Na-seung’s expression became serious.

“No.”

“What doesn’t work?”

“If you interfere with the monks’ practice and prevent the deceased from accumulating virtue, both of you will end up in hell. This is absolutely unacceptable.”

Seon Na-seung’s voice was filled with deep concern for Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong.

Dang Mu-jin realized for the first time that human kindness can be creepy.

“···So, are you saying that we have to make the corpse of the Wonpyeongdo people into a spectacle so that we don’t end up in Hell? By rotting away and being eaten by bugs?”

“I know it’s an unfamiliar method, but trust me, this is the best method. All of this is part of the practice, and it will be your merit.”

“No.”

As soon as Dang Mu-jin spoke abruptly, Seon Na-seung became visibly anxious.

“It’s okay if I can’t practice. The deceased won’t be able to accumulate merit either, but it won’t be a big problem. However, the two of you are different. If you interfere with the monk’s practice, you will be in trouble.”

Seon Na-seung trembled for a moment, as if he was afraid to even say it.

“Because you have prevented others from following the Dharma with your wrong thoughts, you will fall into the Agatha of Avici Hell. Because you have hindered others from believing, you may fall into the Suffering Realm.”

Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong were not shaken.

Then, Seon Na-seung looked as if he was going to grab the legs of the two people’s pants.

A solution appeared in Seonnasung’s head.

‘The two donors used to come to buy herbs for the sick, so they must be good people. Rather than having such good people fall into hell and suffer for tens of kalpas, it would be better for me to break the precept of not killing and be punished in the next life before the two donors commit sins.’

Kill Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong before they commit a crime.

It might be painful in the moment, but it’s better because the two of them won’t end up in hell. That was the conclusion that Seonnasung reached.

However, Seonnasung was not sure that he could definitely subdue the two men.

This was especially true because it was impossible to know when and where Namgung Jincheon or the Kunlun School’s Taoists would appear and cause trouble.

‘···I’ll step back for now. The helpers will arrive soon, so it’d be better to proceed then.’

Seon Na-seung stepped back, making a request to Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong in a voice filled with sincerity.

“I will step aside today. This is for the sake of the two lords, so please think it over carefully.”

Seon Na Seung left after telling that story.

*

It was clear to Dang Mu-jin and Hyeon-gong that Seon Na-seung would not easily give in to their wishes.

‘We must move even if it is dangerous.’

The two men made sure that the people would finish preparing to leave as soon as possible through Yu Yudoin.

But getting hundreds of people ready to leave isn’t something that can be done in a day or two.

Finally, before people left the Kunlun Mountains, this time quite a few people were seen entering the Kunlun Mountains.

Of course, at their head were monks dressed in orange.

Dang Mu-jin said, closing his eyes tightly.

“Everyone, please move to the Taoist temple where Master Yuyu is staying!”

Of course, the people, as well as the Taoists who had been maintaining the formation, all rose from their seats in unison and headed to the Taoist temple where the Taoist monk was staying.

As people from five different temples gathered at one peak, the area around the temples became so crowded that there was no room to stand.

And the Taoists who had been scattered in their respective Taoist temples gathered their strength and formed a formation. A much more solid formation than before was formed around the Taoist temples.

Not long after, the demonic cult warriors who entered Kunlun Mountain reached the foot of the peak. Tang Wujin and Xuan Gong hid in the formation and looked at the faces of the approaching people.

The most familiar Seonnasung. And Seonnasung’s disciples. And the warriors from the Demonic Cult.

And unexpectedly, there were two more familiar faces. Kwangyeomra and Joahobeop.

Gwangyeomra looked around with a confident expression and said.

“I can’t see anything… Are there people in here?”

“exactly.”

When Seonnasung answered, Gwangyeomra stepped forward, holding his beloved sword, which was as large as a butcher’s knife.

“That thing called a formation. Can it be broken with a sword? No. Didn’t you say it can be destroyed with a true awakening?”

It was a formation that several high-level Taoists had combined their strength to unfold. It didn’t seem like it could be easily destroyed even by the true awakening of the Light Flame.

But I’m not sure.

Namgung Jincheon, who had been watching them, said,

“Let’s go.”

The warriors who had been staying in the temple went out of the formation one by one.

It feels like you’re pushing through a thin sheet of fabric.

At the same time, Seonnasung, Gwangyeomra, Joahobap, and the demonic cult’s warriors looked at the people with expressions of wonder. It was incredibly strange to see people appearing out of thin air.

Even after seeing numerous Kunlun sect masters, including Namgung Jincheon, Gwangyeomra did not lose his confident attitude.

“Haha! Right. Judging from the way they came out on time, they don’t seem to be cowards. They don’t have the spirit to fight…”

The voice of Gwangyeomra, who had been speaking like that, suddenly stopped.

At the same time, Gwangyeomra’s eyes widened to the point where they could no longer grow. This was his reaction after Dangmujin appeared outside the formation.

Kunlun Mountain was enveloped in silence.

Dang Mujin couldn’t figure out why Gwangyeomra was reacting like that. Also, the atmosphere was so awkward.

“It’s been a while. Kwangyeomra. No, it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long.”

In an attempt to ease the frozen atmosphere, Dang Mu-jin greeted them in a slightly bewildered voice.

In fact, we weren’t on good terms, but weren’t we pretty close?

Kwangyeomra did not answer. Instead, he began to tremble all over his body like a patient who had been hit by a wind.

Soon, Gwangyeomra shouted almost as if in a fit of convulsions.

“Why on earth, why on earth! Why do you appear wherever I go?”

“I?”

“Don’t act like a fool!”

Kwangyeomra lost his mind and started to howl.

“You followed me around throughout the entire Battle of Jeongsa! When I went to the North Sea Ice Palace, you jumped out of the North Sea Ice Palace! When I went to Kunlun Mountain, you jumped out of Kunlun Mountain! Why on earth do you have such resentment towards me? Oh, Heaven!”

“···.”

That wasn’t the end of it. Gwangyeom-ra continued to curse in a voice full of resentment.

“You bastard! You dog! Before I met you, I was on the path to success…”

At that moment, Gwangyeomra’s voice stopped again.

It was the exact moment when Hyun-gong appeared outside the formation.

The trembling of the flames grew even louder.

“I, I demon…! You wicked mouth…! Don’t, don’t look at me…!”

Kwangyeom threw down his sword, his face turned pale, and he covered his ears. The black irises of his eyes began to move behind his eyes, and foam began to come out of his mouth.

“Ugh, ugh, ugh···.”

Now, only a groaning sound that could not even form a sentence could be heard from Gwangyeomra’s throat.

Eventually, Gwangyeomra lost consciousness and collapsed.

“···.”

Dang Mu-jin could guess what the situation was.

At the moment when I was learning Saihan martial arts and was mentally unstable, my composure was broken and I entered a state of possession.

Namgung Jincheon nodded at the sight and spoke in a dry voice.

“Good start. Let’s begin.”

At the same time as that story, numerous drones rushed towards each other.