The World of Sound - Chapter 154
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154
The bet between the Black Lord and Cheonhwa ended simply with Cheonhwa’s victory.
Although the Black Emperor of Gyeongcheon did not personally participate in the battle, the defeat of the Black Emperor of Salwang, whom he had devoted his heart and soul to nurturing, was not known to the outside world, but it came as a great shock within the Black Alliance.
If the leader of the alliance was someone other than the Black Emperor of Gyeongcheon, it would have been a situation where he would have been held responsible for tarnishing the reputation of the alliance and his ability would have been questioned, which could have greatly shaken his position.
However, the control that Kyungcheon Black Emperor had over Meng was already firm, and the martial arts that Salwang Oh-Heuk displayed surprised everyone, and the martial arts that Cheonhwa displayed during their defeat were also shocking, so it was moderately covered up.
No one could blame the Black Emperor of Kyungcheon because they had witnessed such a terrifying power that they could not dare to find fault with it.
Rather, there were even those who praised the wisdom of the Black Emperor of Gyeongcheon, who created a debt to Cheonhwa and thus created an opportunity for them to have contact or a connection in the future.
Because the power of Cheonhwa that they confirmed was clearly not below that of the Five Kings.
Judging from the various reactions that Kyungcheon Heukje showed, I even thought that he might be a strong person comparable to Samje.
“Maybe it’s a good thing. Let’s spread the word secretly. We can’t be the only ones who suffer.”
“That’s good. Those arrogant sectarians are definitely going to have a big fight.”
Therefore, the one who was called the commander-in-chief by the Black Alliance leader gave instructions as soon as Cheonhwa left the Black Alliance headquarters.
The idea is to spread some rumors about Cheonhwa.
The purpose was to spread false information and make the Jeongcheonmaeng bastards look down on Cheonhwa, so that they could treat him badly or come out strong.
Those guys are so proud and arrogant that they will definitely clash with Cheonhwa and Ganghwa.
If that were to happen, it would certainly cause considerable damage.
It was clear that their power and momentum could be significantly reduced in some way.
Of course, there was a need to prepare for the possibility that the rumor would be revealed, so the rumor had to be secretive and there had to be some way to avoid being caught, but that wasn’t that difficult.
If you mix in words that are easy to misinterpret, the rich will know how to exaggerate them.
The general who immediately wrote down the draft of the rumor and relayed it, smiled sinisterly and looked into the distance where Cheonhwa had disappeared.
Then, suddenly, he asked the Black Lord, who was deep in thought next to him.
“Master. But why did you say to stop me just now? If the evil spirit had not taken care of the situation, we could have lost all the children we raised with so much effort. Did you know that he would take care of the situation? If not, it would have been better for you, Master, to step forward yourself… … .”
“Commander-in-Chief? Are you trying to change the leader because I haven’t been listening to you lately?”
“Huh? How could I… … What do you mean by that?”
“That guy. Even if I had fought properly, it wouldn’t have been easy. If I were to take his life, I would have had to be prepared to give up at least one arm. If that happened, would those who had always looked down on me leave me alone?”
“That… that’s how it was? He was an absolute master of the third level?”
When asked if it wouldn’t be better for him to face Cheonhwa himself, the Black Lord gave a serious, though joking, answer.
It was an unbelievable statement that even Cheonhwa himself could not guarantee.
“Then wouldn’t it have been better to finish it off right there? If the leader had attacked together with what he had taught Oh Heuk… … .”
“I could have killed him. But isn’t it fun? The variable called him has disrupted my plans in many ways. If I use it well, it could be a great tactic to reverse the plan. If I let him live, that would be a problem. In that case, there’s no reason to give him a chance to make up for his weakness, right? It’s better to not show him for now. And I also need to hide it from the spies in the alliance. In any case, it’s a method to end the Five Kings’ life.”
“I see. I understand.”
After that, the eyes of the Black Lord, who spoke while recalling Cheonhwa, gradually became more sinister.
A kind of madness began to form in his eyes, which seemed to be looking into the distant future.
***
“Hmm, who’s talking about me?”
Reserve Reserve
Cheonhwa, who had turned the Black Alliance upside down, returned the carriage and filled it with the treasures of the King of Tou and left the place right away.
I confirmed that there was no Asura statue, and the compensation issue had been resolved, so there was no reason to stay any longer.
Also, I had a long way to go.
There were many places to stop and things to worry about, so I quickly packed my bags and headed to my next destination.
Akyang.
First, he planned to stop by there and retrieve the Asura statue that he had left at Haomun, and then head to the main building of the Jangjiang Waterway House via the waterway to meet the owner of the waterway, Jin Ju-gwang, and confirm the information.
Everything you need to know about the Asura Statue and how he came to obtain it.
After that, I had to visit Jeongcheonmaeng as well, and likewise, I was planning to check if they had the Asura statue and visit the places where it was likely sealed.
In the meantime, you must occasionally visit the King’s house and obtain the hidden treasures.
“Daehyeop, please wait a moment.”
So, when he was about to set his bearings and move quickly, the coachman slowed down his horse for a moment and suddenly thrust something at Cheonhwa.
“A letter?”
“Yes. I received it a little while ago when I was leaving the Black Tower.”
It was a letter from Haomen.
I was wondering if some other guys had done something annoying, but fortunately the sign on the letter was human-level.
It means that it is the lowest level among heaven, earth, and man, and is not that important.
Of course, the fact that it was given the rank of Cheonjiin meant that it was a fairly important letter, but since it was a Cheonhwa that was subject to special management, it was almost like everyday conversation.
I checked and the content was indeed like that.
“Hmm. Well, does it matter?”
The letter contained two things:
It contained the circumstances and messages of each character.
The characters are Bukgungyeon and Majin.
After parting ways at the eunuch’s tomb, they each went their separate ways, but upon hearing the news of Cheonhwa’s safe return, Haomen decided to step forward and deliver the news to them, telling them the location of Cheonhwa and other things, in case they would reunite.
“I guess the shocks were a bit big.”
However, in the end, both of them refused to join Cheonhwa.
First of all, in the case of Margin, he confirmed the news that Cheonhwa survived, but he said that he would continue to practice in his own way while continuing his non-action in order to reach the level of the Black Iron Man who gained a clue to enlightenment in the battle with the eunuch.
Perhaps he could have reached that point faster by receiving guidance from Cheonhwa, but he decided to try to get there on his own.
“Or are you just running out of money?”
From Cheonhwa’s perspective, it was an inefficient method, so he wondered if maybe he was running out of money to be guided.
Well, it makes sense, since the attack that occurred during the last martial arts competition left the Iron Man School half-ruined and even its disciples sent into exile.
I nodded my head, thinking that it could be a misunderstanding, but honestly, Bukgungyeon’s case was a little surprising.
“Bukgungyeon is… … a bit unexpected.”
Bukgungyeon, who claimed to be a vassal and promised to assist him for a year.
He had faithfully kept his word all this time, and his family had supported her without much opposition as a reward for saving her life, ignoring the negative views and concerns of other political figures, so he thought that she would come running as soon as she heard the news of his return.
But she didn’t.
He conveyed his intention not to meet Cheonhwa for the time being.
“There must be a limit. If there is no good teacher.”
It’s not because I changed my mind, or because my family’s position changed, or because I decided that my relationship with Cheonhwa was no longer helpful.
Just like Biyeon, it was because he felt his own helplessness deeply and realized that if he continued like this, he would only become a burden.
She knew from the beginning that Cheonhwa wouldn’t expect such a thing from her, but the fact that she would be a burden rather than a help made her worry.
That’s why I made this decision.
I will be in hiding for a while, and after I have achieved something, I will go to Cheonhwa and fulfill my unfinished duties.
He assured her that the time would not be too long and conveyed his understanding to Cheonhwa through Haomun.
He also told her not to worry because he was taking good care of Noeryeong and Moo-oh.
“Hmm, I guess I should say that’s fortunate.”
The news made Cheonhwa feel a strange sense of regret and relief.
It was fortunate that everyone got out of there safely, but it felt strange to be moving around alone for a while after being stuck with someone for quite some time.
Although there was a groom attached to Haomen, it was difficult to consider him as one of the companions.
On the other hand, I also felt fortunate.
Because from now on, the path you will take is expected to be quite difficult.
Maybe they had to fight against the Black Alliance, the Heavenly Alliance, the Demonic Cult, or the Fourth Force, so no matter how mature and advanced they were, it could still be dangerous.
In that sense, if you move on your own, you can properly stick to it without worrying about this and that, and although it is unlikely, it is possible to get out at any time if the situation does not go well, so there is a sense of relief.
“Margin will take care of it, so you can just help me out a little later.”
However, there were doubts as to whether those who chose non-performance and closure would be able to achieve the results they wanted.
Margin is a martial art that is most effective when it comes to body-slamming and body-punching, so non-combat may be quite helpful, but Bukgungyeon is not so sure.
The Seolsan Sword Technique she had learned was quite suitable for her special constitution, the Ice Spirit Body, but it had its limitations.
Although it is a martial art of ascension in its own right, even if you learn it properly and reach its peak, it is only at the level where you can see the extreme peak at best.
“Bukgungyeon… … I don’t know if it would be better to go to Seolsanpa or Bukhae, but it’s closed.”
Of course, since there is a delay in the ice age, it might be possible to do something.
However, that was only true when properly trained under a good teacher.
Unless she went to the Seolsan School where her master, Geom-hu, was to train, learn another martial art, or be taught by a master of the same lineage who had reached a higher level, the limits of her growth seemed clear.
In that case, it would have been more helpful to practice by his side, so I felt a little disappointed that he chose to close the store.
It was fortunate that he was still young and that he had not set a long deadline for this closure, but it was questionable what he could gain from such a short training.
But there was something that Cheonhwa still didn’t know.
Bukgungyeon was given a teacher who was the best in the field of martial arts.
Even though it wasn’t in human form.
“Great Hero!”
Well, it’ll work out somehow.
As Cheonhwa roughly folded the letter and put it away, someone called out to him again.
It wasn’t a groom.
Someone was running towards them, using their clumsy magic with all their might.
“huh?”
He was also a greeting from Haomen.
But this time, he was holding a letter with the mark of a thousand ranks in his hand.
“……already?”
It couldn’t be helped since Cheonhwa had already left the city, but how could he deliver a heavenly letter while forgetting even the secrecy?
Cheonhwa, who had accepted it, looked puzzled and quickly opened the seal, and short sentences scribbled in a hurry caught his eye.
– A second large-scale attack occurs. Many mines appear.
The great raid that the cultists were preparing.
While Cheonhwa was visiting the Black Demon Alliance, this was happening simultaneously throughout the Central Plains.
“I think I should go first.”
Cheonhwa’s eyes changed as he confirmed the contents of the short letter.
Because what the Demonic Cult was after was none other than the Asura statue.
That meant that the Haomen Akyang branch, where he had entrusted the Asura statue, might also be under attack.
You dare to take my stuff?
It was a distance that would take at least two or three days from Jangsa to Akyang, and by the time he got there, there was a high chance that everything would already be finished, but he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.
Cheonhwa, who had quickly packed the treasures of the King into a cart and carried them on his back, abandoned the cart and performed a light martial arts move.
He started running towards Akyang as if he was folding space.
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