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Chapter 168
Chapter 168. A Sea of Blood Spreading through Sichuan (4)
After receiving extremely courteous treatment at the Gold Pavilion Inn in Jingzhou, no complaints burst from the mouths of those heading toward Sichuan.
Rather, because there were hall members who asked things like, “If we run without resting for two days, can we rest somewhere even better?” Gu Jeong-ryong even worried that Jin So-un might hear such talk.
In any case, the moment they learned that excessive rest and food would be provided, the Victory Tiger Hall’s speed grew even faster.
Since their horses were replaced with fresh ones every time, and whenever they left an inn, they were given plenty of jerky and water to eat on horseback, they could maintain their speed even with only brief rests along the way.
Е̄n̈ u_m̆ă .і̇ḋ
They had never gone on any assignment that moved this quickly yet felt this comfortable.
To begin with, whenever they entered a Murim Alliance branch, they had always been prepared to handle everything from start to finish themselves.
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Viewed in that sense, the procession led by Jin So-un was moving more comfortably than any procession before it.
It was not comfortable merely because they were receiving the Wang Estate’s full support.
The procession led by Jin So-un seemed to know every road under heaven inside and out; in places where they had to be fast, they ran faster than usual, and in places where they had to go slowly, they even rested as they moved.
Moreover, Jin So-un changed the positions of those running every time so that no one would feel excessively fatigued.
W е́bn о̆vē l̂ Ӗ num̃_ȧ.
This was a measure to prevent in advance the fatigue that would be felt by someone who had traveled long distances by horse.
Gu Jeong-ryong could not easily believe, even after seeing it with his own eyes, that Jin So-un, who was only around twenty, could operate at this level.
‘No, to begin with, this is not something a first-year academy student can do.’
Not only unit operation, but even supply through the mobilization of personal connections.
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Not a single part of him was ordinary.
He seemed like an experienced Traveling Party Leader, and he also seemed like a battlefield commander whose bones had thickened through long hardship.
Ẅẽ bn̈ ö v̌.ē l Ėnû ma
At this point, curiosity rose.
Why was someone this outstanding mobilizing every ability he possessed to head toward Sichuan?
“There is one thing I would like to ask.”
At Gu Jeong-ryong’s question, Jin So-un looked back.
“You have not actually told us why we must go this quickly.”
“…….”
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“Must we truly go this quickly merely to stop an event?”
The Wang Estate’s goodwill?
No matter how close their relationship was, if Jin So-un had caused losses of this degree, there would surely be something he had to give back to the Wang Estate.
Maeng Ju-won’s order?
This, too, was the same. It was a matter that had moved the Department Head of the Mantongbu. No matter that it was Maeng Ju-won, if the Elder Council raised an issue later, Jin So-un would also be torn to shreds in that enormous storm.
Taking all those parts into account and pushing forward for something as trivial as going to Sichuan and interfering with the Elder Council’s event…….
E ǹ u̇m̊ a
It did not make sense.
What exactly was the true reason…….
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“……It would be good if we could stop it.”
At Jin So-un’s words, Gu Jeong-ryong’s breath caught in his throat.
“Are you truly going to stop the event?”
Jin So-un’s expression twisted subtly.
Е̊num̀ā. i d̃
“In reality, it is a little more complicated.”
“No matter how complicated it is, I will listen.”
Jin So-un, who had been frowning, looked somewhere ahead.
But in that instant, a gleam flashed from his two eyes.
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How should this be described?
It was not killing intent, but something a little stickier?
Е n̆u̇.m ǎ
If the surroundings were dark, and some footless thing were emitting it, it would suit that atmosphere perfectly…….
‘Resentment?’
On top of that, he was even grinding his teeth. If someone saw him, they would think he was not chasing the Elder Council of the Murim Alliance, but going to catch the enemy who had killed his parents.
“I am talking about the unidentified group the Elder Council went to find.”
The actual purpose of the event was the investigation of Sichuan, but Gu Jeong-ryong also knew well that it was, in truth, an outing-like event.
“I received information that they are a more dangerous group than expected.”
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“Information?”
“Yes. That is why I am going to stop them.”
He still could not understand.
“……No matter how dangerous the group may be, are there not academy students, and even Elders of the Alliance with them? Is there a reason to go this far?”
“According to the information, they are beings who use dangerous witchcraft.”
“Witchcraft?”
Е n ů m̀а
He had never once heard such a story.
“If we do not arrive on time, great damage will occur.”
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“Wait, wait, wait. I also heard about the incident that happened in Sichuan during the Regular Exam. But this is the first I have heard about witchcraft. What is the source of that information?”
“Hao Gate.”
“Hao Gate? Did you purchase it from them?”
“No. It was relayed to me. I have a bit of a relationship with them.”
Е̊ n̂ ũ m а . іd̀
“…….”
Hao Gate was an organization that contended with the Beggars’ Sect over information under heaven.
When he considered that the Beggars’ Sect’s credibility had fallen somewhat recently while Hao Gate’s credibility was rising sharply, it was not a story without any credibility at all.
He had heard the word “witchcraft,” but Gu Jeong-ryong’s actual question was fixed elsewhere.
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“You have a personal relationship with Hao Gate? Not a monetary transaction?”
Jin So-un answered as though that were not a big deal.
Е̊ n̆u m̈ă.i̊ d
“Yes.”
What kind of sect was Hao Gate?
When it came to money, they were as thorough and relentless as loan sharks, yet Jin So-un had received information from such a place without paying money.
‘Just what is this brat’s identity?’
Gu Jeong-ryong’s curiosity about Jin So-un only grew greater.
‘Just do not pull any idiotic shit!’
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If one had to pick one of the chronic problems of the Murim Alliance, it was arrogance.
To put it kindly, one could say they were overflowing with confidence.
Befitting people who had no rival for five hundred years, they wore carelessness all over their bodies like a habit, whenever and wherever they were.
When I thought about why the damage had been so extreme in my past life, it was because they had scattered the manpower in every direction as though diversifying an investment, allowing the Corpse Mountain Blood Cult to defeat them one by one with ease.
At least now, unlike in my past life, they had failed to draw in the members of the Orthodox Path Association and the Twelve Peak Citadels, so I had thought they surely would not do such a stupid thing.
But after seeing the carrier pigeon letter delivered through Hao Gate, I had no choice but to let out a long sigh.
Еń ũm̆ а̊ .і̃_d.
-The academy students entered Chengdu, Sichuan. They began moving divided into five groups.
As expected, those bastards did not disappoint me and were carrying out the mistakes of my past life exactly as they were.
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“Eldest Senior Brother, is this all right?”
At Eun-ho’s question, I handed him the carrier pigeon letter and spoke.
“It seems it is already too late.”
Perhaps understanding the seriousness of the carrier pigeon letter, Eun-ho’s face stiffened as well.
W̊ е́ bṅо́ v̊еl̇ Ё n üṁ å
“……Where do they say Jae-hwa and Seol-ran are?”
“Both the Chengdu Branch and Hao Gate said they could not identify where they are.”
I had tried to at least identify where Murong Jae-hwa and Eun Seol-ran were, but this root-strong yet foundationless organization had not even left records of which personnel were divided how.
It was obvious to the eye that they had simply gathered in small clusters of close friends however they pleased.
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And for the empty spots, they must have used forcibly conscripted academy students to fill the numbers.
“This is a complete damn mess.”
Ĕn ú mа̀
I agreed.
Even a group of wanderers would not move in such a foundationless manner.
“Moreover, why are they moving so fast?”
Eun-ho scratched precisely the most frustrating part.
Those fellows, who could not predict a damn thing about the enemy, were overflowing with confidence, so their movements were unhesitating.
It was similar to my past life.
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In my past life as well, those who had advanced in one stroke through Mount Emei all the way to Badang had become corpses one after another.
“Is there no chance those culprits will appear late?”
“If that happens, I will have nothing more to wish for either.”
To begin with, the incident during the Regular Exam had been for the sake of this present incident.
A hunter who has dug a trap and waits does not delay when the prey approaches.
‘Please, be in one of the rear groups…….’
Ẃ е̂ bn̊ оv̈е̌l̀ Е̃ň ü m̄а.
The only thing I could do was hope that Eun Seol-ran and Murong Jae-hwa at least belonged to one of the rear groups.
No matter how quickly we ran, there was a high chance we could not catch up to the speed of the front group reaching Badang.
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‘Please! Do not be stupidly out front!’
Carrying that desperate wish, I brought the whip down again and again.
“They say Mount Emei is the finest scenic wonder under heaven. Haha.”
At Myeonghyeon’s empty laugh, the young man assisting him handed over tea packed by the Emei Sect and spoke.
Ẃ ё b n̆о̇ vе̃l̊ E ň ū m̀ ӓ
“Among the Emei Eight Scenic Views, Shengji Evening Bell, Clear Clouds over Luo Peak, and Clear Sound at Twin Bridges are said to be three places one must absolutely visit. Why not use this chance to broaden the academy students’ horizons, Elder?”
At his disciple’s words, Daoist Master Myeonghyeon furrowed his brow.
“Did we come here to play?”
“…….”
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“We came to uncover those who dared ignore the Murim Alliance’s solemn warning and interfere with the Regular Exam.”
The disciple quickly lowered his head.
Ẅ е̊ bnо̀v̊e l̇ É ǹu m а.
“I apologize. This disciple failed to understand your great intent and moved his frivolous mouth.”
As the disciple spoke as though he would throw away his life at any moment, Great Master Hye-seong spoke mercifully.
“The matter is urgent, but since the path to Sichuan was not easy, how about broadening the children’s horizons after the work is finished? Is teaching them the vastness of the world not also the duty of us elders?”
At Great Master Hye-seong’s words, Daoist Master Myeonghyeon nodded.
In truth, the matter in Sichuan was not that urgent.
If it had been so urgent, they would have turned Sichuan upside down immediately after the Regular Exam ended to finish the investigation.
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The reason the matter had become urgent now was because the situation had changed.
The suspicion that the Yuwol Sect, which had been a Lay-Affiliated Martial Sect of the Diancang Sect, had committed crimes in Hunan while impersonating the Demonic Cult.
On top of that, the fact that even a disciple of Diancang had participated made Diancang anxious.
At times like this, was Purging Demons and Destroying Evil not the best topic for turning people’s eyes elsewhere?
Considering that the emperors of history carried out northern campaigns and conquests whenever their regimes were shaken, there was no method more guaranteed to succeed than this.
“Above all, Purging Demons and Destroying Evil is the foremost task given to our Murim Alliance. You must not forget today’s teaching.”
En üm̌а̂
At Daoist Master Myeonghyeon’s words, the disciples lowered their heads all at once.
In Daoist Master Myeonghyeon’s eyes, it was quite pleasing.
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Great Master Hye-seong, who had been watching that sight from the side, smiled.
‘He must feel as though he is dying.’
There had to be a reason why Myeonghyeon had spurred on the investigation of Sichuan.
His black intentions were entirely transparent.
Ẇ е b̄ ňо v́ е̌ l̈ Е̃n̆um̃ ӓ
Even so, the reason Hye-seong kept pace with him was because, no matter how much he struggled, he would eventually lose the position of Association Head, so Hye-seong had simply given him the board to play on.
The day when the position of Association Head returned to Shaolin was not far off.
Because of public opinion asking whether Wudang and Shaolin were monopolizing the position of Association Head, they had temporarily entrusted the seat to him, and the entire Righteous Path Association had been shaken greatly.
Now it was time for the original owner to take it back and establish the vital spirit of the Jianghu again.
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The one slightly disappointing thing was that the situation in Yueyang had calmed down quite quickly.
Hye-seong had thought that if the Black Path groups, including the Mukhyul Gang and Black Axe Palace, which had hidden their strength until now, completely overturned Yueyang and cut off Diancang’s roots, Shaolin would enter.
E̊ n̈u̇ m a. îd
Yet for some reason, the bastards who had seemed ready to wage a full-scale war had suddenly stopped their steps.
He had been so curious about the inside story that he had ordered an investigation.
“Did you look into Yueyang?”
Il-gak, who was beside him, answered.
“Yes. The Gang Chief and Deputy Gang Chief of the Mukhyul Gang both died, and because of that, the Mukhyul Gang has split into factions. Thanks to that, it seems the situation in Yueyang has eased somewhat.”
“The Mukhyul Gang did?”
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“How?”
Il-gak moved his lips.
It was because he found it difficult to judge whether he should speak of this or not.
“Why are you not speaking quickly?”
At Hye-seong’s sharp command, he slowly continued.
“They say Representative Jin So-un, who stood with the Yujang Sect, attacked the Mukhyul Gang alone and killed the Mukhyul Gang Chief.”
Ё n uḿ á . i d̈
“Huh?”
“After that, the Yujang Sect and the Mukhyul Gang held a ‘Decisive Martial Duel,’ and Representative Jin So-un is said to have even cut off the Mukhyul Gang’s Deputy Gang Chief’s head. Because of this matter, the Mukhyul Gang stopped the war, and afterward, among the other Black Path Sects as well, there were no more who waged further war.”
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“What!”
Hye-seong’s eyes flew wide open.
“That Jin So-un bastard……? No, let us say that is so. Why did the other sects stop the war as well?”
“That…… I could not find out in detail.”
En ŭm̌_а̃_.і̄ d
“…….”
Since the size of a carrier pigeon letter was fixed, there were bound to be limits to the information conveyed.
Even so, the fragmentary explanation that the Mukhyul Gang collapsed and the situation in Yueyang was calmed down did not make sense.
Hye-seong felt it at once.
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“That bastard was surely involved.”
He felt that there was something related to Jin So-un in the inner circumstances he did not know.
En um.а̂ . ǐ d
And goosebumps rose all over his body.
Attacking the Gang Chief of the Mukhyul Gang or facing the Deputy Gang Chief?
The elite disciples of the main mountain could do that sufficiently.
But controlling chaos with just that single move was impossible.
“He is a frightening bastard.”
“Yes?”
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To control chaos meant that one knew chaos well.
This, in turn, meant that one could also cause chaos.
“I thought he was an unusual child somehow.”
The Five Evils among the Eight Evils had certainly participated in the Yueyang situation.
Even Hye-seong himself had no confidence in ending the war between both sides in such a situation.
And yet, a bastard who had only just entered the academy had accomplished that.
W̌ е̂ bn̄ о́ v̇ ӗ l̃ Ѐñ u̇ m̌а
“He is a demon.”
“…….”
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At Hye-seong’s words, Il-gak’s face hardened stiffly.
Because he knew whom Hye-seong was calling a demon.
“Gak.”
“Yes, Venerable.”
Wеb nо̊ v е l Е nuṁа̇
“If I become Association Head this time, I will place you in the position of academy representative.”
“…….”
“Therefore, you must surely break that demon so that he can never grow again. Do you understand?”
Even after hearing Great Master Hye-seong’s words that he would return the position Il-gak had so desperately desired, Il-gak somehow felt heavy-hearted.
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And when he received a question that was difficult to answer like this, he uttered the words he always used.
“Amitabha…….”
Е̊nu_m а̀
At the same time.
Murong Jae-hwa, who had climbed Golden Summit Peak of Mount Emei, gasped for breath as though he were about to die.
“Huff, huff, d-damn it…….”
Because he carried a bow instead of a sword, Murong Jae-hwa had continued serving as part of the vanguard, and because of that, he had moved nearly three times as much as the others.
“Are you all right, Young Master Murong?”
Eun Seol-ran, who was looking at Murong Jae-hwa pitifully, stretched out her hand and emitted cold energy for him.
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“They said there was nothing on this damn Mount Emei, so why did we climb it?”
Murong Jae-hwa had already checked Mount Emei and gone forward first.
However, at the signal telling him to return, he had just climbed Mount Emei again.
At Murong Jae-hwa’s question, Eun Seol-ran hesitated and carefully answered.
“That is…… they said that since we are the vanguard group, should we not receive the vital energy…….”
“What?”
Е́ n̆ûm̃_а
Murong Jae-hwa doubted his own ears.
He must have heard something wrong…….
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“I only heard it too. They said that if we receive Mount Emei’s vital energy before going, things will go well…….”
They made someone who had already descended the mountain first come back up just because of that?
“…….”
Murong Jae-hwa felt like firing a Thunderbolt Arrow at the peak where the Elders and their disciples were standing right away.
Wе b ñ о̂.v̂ e l̈ Е.n ü m å
‘If only I had completed it, I would have fired it. Truly!’
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