The World of Sound - Chapter 140
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The emergence of mine.
It was only a moment before the gaze that had been focused on Jang Bo-do shifted away from the survivors there.
That’s because the name Mine, the name of the Demonic Cult, had so much weight.
At first, both Jeongcheonmaeng and Heukdomaeng were hesitant to reveal it, but soon they recognized the seriousness of the matter and decided to make it public.
I was worried that this would only provoke the demonic cult members and help them hide their true identities even more, but it would be difficult to track them down anyway, and if the demons were to come forward and reveal their magic, then I had to assume that their activities were already on track.
So, it was something that would become known at some point.
Since the chaos could be even greater if the Mines revealed themselves through some incident or accident, they officially acknowledged the activities of the Demonic Cult and used it as a pretext to further increase and solidify the influence of each alliance.
There were rumors that, given the situation, a martial arts alliance should be formed, as Shaolin had initially suggested, but since the formation of either the Jeongcheon Alliance or the Heukdo Alliance was already well underway, it was ignored.
This is because in order to reorganize the organization and create a martial arts alliance now, those who already hold power will have to give up a lot.
Either the Jeongcheon Alliance or the Heukdo Alliance.
That is why the two forces rather focused more on consolidating each other’s boundaries and power and focused on increasing their power.
And of course, when it comes to managing and growing a group of martial artists, there is no carrot more certain than elixirs and secret recipes.
As a result, the martial arts skills were released from the large sects that could be said to be the mainstays of each alliance.
Although it wasn’t something that could be called a vision, it was an entry-level martial art that could be said to be a fairly advanced martial art only for the warriors belonging to the sect, and the masters of each sect created and distributed new common martial arts.
For those who have already mastered martial arts at the highest level or higher, there is no need to learn them, but for those who are below the top level, these are things they would definitely want to learn and learn again, so it definitely helped strengthen internal solidarity and increase loyalty.
However, such martial arts took time to learn properly unless one had outstanding intelligence.
In order to raise the majority of the first-class and lower-ranking warriors in the Meng force into higher-ranking warriors and strengthen their unity and competition with eye-catching rewards, something that could instantly increase the level of martial arts was needed.
And of course, the most suitable thing for that something would have to be an excellent weapon or an elixir.
Both were extremely difficult to obtain and limited in quantity, making it difficult to offer large quantities, but one of them just so happened to have a solution: the Southern Manchurian Palace decided to directly supply the elixir and its ingredients.
At the top of the Black Panther Alliance, the supplier of the elixir, the owner, to be exact, was in a competitive relationship because he did not take sides with either of the two alliances, but recently, news came that the owner had changed his orders.
This was an opportunity.
A chance to eat countless elixirs and the entire top of the Black Panther.
It is said that the relationship with the lion gave them exclusive trading rights with the Nanman Beast Palace, but Yunnan was far away, so even without him, they would be able to receive a supply of those massive elixirs for quite some time, so they needed to get their hands on the Black Panther Group no matter what, as long as they didn’t let him know properly.
It would be easy if the two sides cooperated, but of course, no one thought of that.
That’s why the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Heukdo Alliance sent their best experts to the Black Panthers at the right time.
Just as they finished their first ascent, they brought in a wagon full of elixirs.
It may have been possible to do something before that, but since it was not yet confirmed whether the dead evil dragon could transport the elixirs as he had boasted, the idea was to do something after confirming it.
“… … Even though it was my first transaction, I didn’t know that such famous people would come in person.”
Their intentions were not unknown even to the top of the Black Panthers.
No, I couldn’t not know.
It would be a pretty big deal for them, so it would be natural for them to send those with authority, but if it’s for a transaction rather than a territorial dispute, it’s normal to send those with intelligence rather than force.
However, the fact that he sent several masters who were mid-level masters of the 100 Great Masters of the Murim, as well as masters who were lower level or did not make it to the rank of the 100 Great Masters but were at the peak or the very top, was tantamount to saying that he had other intentions.
That’s why there was no one at the top of the Black Panthers who could properly welcome and deal with them.
They are just a mere upper class that is not very strong in terms of military power, and they are only under the flag of Cheonhwa and Cheonummun, so even if they shoot out their life force or spread their energy, they are only suppressed and cannot even breathe.
“It was an important deal, so I was a bit nervous. But I didn’t know that Haomen would step in on my behalf.”
So, Mayeryeong stepped in instead.
I would like to ask for your understanding from the top of the Black Panthers and take charge of this transaction on their behalf without any trouble.
She too had heard rumors that Cheonhwa had died, but even if she had no personal hope that he was still alive, this deal and the ownership of the Black Panthers were very important matters that Haomen had to take seriously and pay close attention to.
“The Black Panthers are also our great allies. The leader of the Black Panthers, Grand Master Cheonhwa, has also asked me to do many things.”
It was something that had to be done even if there was no heavenly fire, or even if death really came.
This was because the elixirs that the Black Panthers would be handling would have a great impact on the state of the martial arts world, and it was also a way to protect Haomun’s position, which had been weakened recently as the two factions began to become more active.
Openness and Heukcheonbigak.
The influence of Haomen has been greatly reduced in recent times due to the two groups each being in charge of information for the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Black Sword Alliance.
As a group representing those at the lowest level, it is not yet at a level where its lineage is cut off or its foundation is shaken, but from the perspective of those who handle information, a major source of income has been cut off as buyers have disappeared, and as a result, there is a lack of funds to support it, and it has become difficult to obtain new information.
That’s why I had to protect this elixir business.
I came here to protect the top of the Black Panther with a very rational judgment, not an emotional one.
“The owner of the Black Panthers… … Shouldn’t we use the expression Jeon or Go? I wonder if Haomun is trying to swallow up this place whole by using ghosts.”
That was why the lions of Yang Meng were not particularly pleased with her appearance.
Even if they are rotten, they are still not an easy opponent for them, as a group with deep roots and strong solidarity like Haomen.
Of course, if there is a big profit at stake that can shake up the game, then it is a target worth picking on.
“That’s impossible. It’s just something that hasn’t been confirmed yet. And, our Haomen is an ally of the Black Panthers.”
That’s why it was inevitable that Mayeryeong would be hit by this.
Even if Hao Wenzhu herself took the lead, she wouldn’t be able to do this job as well as he did.
“The woman speaks so fluently… … .”
“Stop. She is not a woman to be treated carelessly.”
It’s not just a judgment in terms of ability.
Of course, it’s because her abilities are outstanding, but everyone who knows her background knows it.
The daughter of the Ark of the Covenant.
In today’s world, having excellent weapons is as important as having elixirs, so even if she left home, she is the daughter of Maga Cheol Bangju, so she cannot be treated carelessly.
I just left the family on my own initiative, so it’s not like we completely broke up.
Because all the craftsmen of Maga Cheol Bang and her father, Maga Cheol Bang Ju, were waiting for her return at any time.
She was the type who didn’t want to reveal her secret identity as Maga Cheol Bang, but this time, she had no choice but to rely on that name.
Otherwise, I might just die here and disappear without a sound.
“Well, let’s do that. We just came here to buy things.”
Since they were roughly reading each other’s patterns and intentions, they pressured her with a sly look on their faces.
He asked me to open the cart that I brought from Yunnan a little while ago and check the items.
“Is there anyone here who has what the Heavenly King requested?”
“no.”
“None.”
Just as they couldn’t do anything openly, Mayeryeong couldn’t just arbitrarily push them around either, so she followed the standard procedure for now.
The conditions presented by Cheonhwa.
I asked if anyone had brought any information or items, and the answer was negative.
They prepared hastily and even got to the point where they could have saved some of them, but when Cheonhwa’s death was announced in the middle, they didn’t feel the need to take the loss.
“… … Then, we will set the price at 50% more than the market price.”
From that, I could feel their attitude and intentions, but as long as they paid the additional fee, there would be no problem.
So Mayeryeong gestured with an anxious look to have the workers check the items in the cart, and soon the workers began to tremble and removed the curtain covering the cart.
The gazes of those who were like a pack of lynxes changed along with him.
“oh……!”
“This is amazing.”
There were so many piles that it was impossible to check them all right away, but you can tell just by taking a quick glance.
That these are some of the most excellent spirits that are hard to find in the Central Plains.
Click
In addition, several wooden boxes prepared separately revealed the inner chambers that were thought to belong to the spirits.
Judging by the energy, if taken properly, it was enough to gain 10 to 20 years of internal energy, so everyone’s eyes changed.
That was the beginning.
They began to look at each other, and a secret wave of energy began to sweep sharply around them.
Even though no one had stepped out, the waves of air bouncing in all directions suggested that countless transmissions were taking place between them.
Who will move first and in what way?
Should I take the initiative and gain the upper hand, or should I build up a reputation?
Or maybe there’s something else prepared.
As the atmosphere became tense, Mayeryeong quickly sent a signal to send out those who did not know martial arts.
A critical situation.
Compared to them, she was of a mediocre level, but Mayeryeong had trained her martial arts to some extent, so she put her hands on her sleeves and prepared to come out at any time.
Although his martial arts skills are low, his flying skills are quite excellent.
If I could just buy a little time, I could at least make their atrocities known to the outside world.
That’s why we’ve prepared various devices, including a telescope.
Gulp.
The sound of swallowing saliva and heartbeat was unusually loud.
Then suddenly, I felt a strange sensation and shivered.
“Poison? These cowards!”
“I knew it, you dirty hypocrites!!”
It was poison.
Many people show symptoms of poisoning even though they have not seen anyone poisoning or smelled the poison.
It was a poison and poison technique so secretive that it made you wonder if it was the intangible poison of the Tangga Vision.
It didn’t seem like it was an intangible poison that would melt away into blood in an instant, but it wasn’t hard to guess that it would have some kind of extraordinary power.
“Not us! You guys must be putting on a show!”
However, the Jeongcheon Alliance also showed a strange reaction, as if they were resentful of the Black Alliance that had started to run wild in anger for the first time.
If they were really poisoned, they should have attacked immediately, but they also showed symptoms of poisoning, and they quickly ate a common antidote, took out a poisoned drink, and made a fuss.
How did this happen?
Is this really not Jeongcheonmaeng’s work?
In the midst of the chaos, someone kicked the ground.
He aimed for the life of another by wielding a sword that was too weak to live.
“What are you doing!”
But the target was strange.
Because it was Mayeryeong, not a member of Jeongcheonmaeng or Heukdomaeng.
Although she was taken aback by the sudden attack, Mayeryeong quickly responded with a defensive move.
Although it is impossible for them to be at the peak of their maturity, they have managed to distance themselves by using one of the Seven Stars Swordsmanship techniques.
“Ugh!!”
Then, a scream erupted from somewhere else.
Although the surprise attack to assassinate Mayeryeong failed, they began to slaughter the weak Black Panther top brass.
This time, it was a civilian belonging to the Jeongcheon Alliance.
“Huh. So you were planning on swallowing it whole!”
“Why did you disobey my orders! Stop!!”
However, it seems that it was not an agreed matter.
The leader of those dispatched from Jeongcheonmaeng, Gosu, hesitated for a moment as if he didn’t know what was going on, and then personally took action to subdue those who were attacking Mayeryeong.
But, the action has already begun.
Whatever their circumstances, this could only be a good opportunity for the Black Alliance.
Since they attacked the Black Panthers first, they have secured a justification for doing whatever they have to do, whether it be rescuing them or annihilating them to avoid any trouble.
“Hit it!!”
He started to push them as if he wouldn’t give them a chance to explain themselves.
“Hey! Stop it!!”
If this happens, it will be an all-out war.
Because of that, he had to face the Black Alliance’s unmanned forces, but the best leader of the Jeongcheon Alliance could not do so.
Because I wasn’t afraid of things like the Black Sword.
Knowing how great the power and influence of the two groups are, I don’t think that even if things go wrong here, it will lead to an all-out war between the groups, but even if it did, I didn’t think that the Jeongcheon Alliance would be pushed back by a bunch of Sapha Naburangs.
That’s why saving Mayeryeong was more urgent than dealing with them.
Even before coming here, I had already given strict orders not to touch Mayeryeong no matter what happened, because I didn’t want to get into trouble with her and Maga Cheolbang, so I took action to subdue the subordinates who were behaving strangely.
“You will be severely punished for your sins later… … ?!”
The moment I tried to subdue him by targeting his acupoints, as if he had been influenced by some kind of suggestion or sorcery, his body suddenly turned around.
Along with that, an ominous black aura rose up from the bastard’s hand.
“Magic?!”
BANG!!
I try to block it by spraying my sword in a hurry, but it is not easy to dispel it.
Since I was trying to keep the situation in my hands, I couldn’t completely defend myself.
It was a disaster.
Even though I blocked it, a small amount of magic flowed in and started to spread like poison through my arm.
“You were a puppet of the Demonic Cult!”
But at the same time, I felt a faint sense of relief.
If he was a traitor of the Demonic Cult and was trying to cause discord between the two factions, then he was at fault for not keeping track of his subordinates, and it wouldn’t have led to the worst situation.
Although Magi was threatening, it wasn’t to the extent that it couldn’t be subdued.
“You dirty bastards. Are you joining hands with the Demonic Cult?!”
However, even after observing the situation, the Black Alliance did not seem to have any intention of cooperating as they intended.
I know that if they are on the same side, there is no reason for them to attack me by spewing magic, but I am trying to create an incident by killing them all at once.
After all, the truth is written by the survivors.
“Kill them all… … Huh?!”
However, his method was not fully implemented.
Another magician, a mine using magic, was targeting his back.
This time, it’s a character from the Black Alliance.
Just like in Jeongcheonmaeng, a mine appeared in Heukdomaeng and started to spread magic energy.
“You even planted liver, how hypocritical of you!”
“The acting is top-notch! The truth will come out!!”
A brawl broke out.
The mines began to run wild, killing both the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Heukdo Alliance indiscriminately, and the Jeongcheon Alliance’s personnel thought that everything was a play by the Heukdo Alliance and took action, while the Heukdo Alliance thought it was a trap by the Jeongcheon Alliance and started to spray water.
If you think rationally, it would be right to first subdue the minions and then sort out the right and wrong, but since their feelings were already hurt and they couldn’t trust each other, it was a decision they couldn’t make.
He was just desperately spreading prey to kill his opponents and survive.
“These are… … .”
If there is any tacit agreement, it is only to protect Mayeryeong.
Except for that moment, a voice suddenly appeared in the heads of those who were pointing their swords at each other.
Six-way battle?
No. It was a different method from that of simultaneously sounding from six directions, although it was the same in that the direction of the sound could not be traced.
Because this was a voice that really hit me straight in the head.
“Where did you dare to come from?!”
Ugh!
When that voice became angry, everyone’s backs broke and they spat out blood, regardless of their martial arts level.
“My Lord Cheonhwa… … !”
Above them, with their heads bowed, the real owner of the black panther slowly descended.
“Did you touch our children?”
Cheonhwa glanced at the drones on top of the fallen Black Panther and spurred them on with a fierce expression.
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