Episode 161: Sometimes tragedy is nearby.
The two prayers were different.
If my father’s prayer was like falling into an endless abyss, my body became cold, my energy slowed down, and I was gripped by the fear of suffocation, then Murim Lord Jin Pae-cheon’s prayer was like a typhoon in a dark sea.
I steadfastly resisted the leader’s prayers. The storm lifted me into the air and sank me to the bottom of the sea, but I did not lose consciousness.
My martial arts skills began to react reflexively. When I encounter a strong enemy, Pungshinsabo stimulates me like this.
-let’s fight. Let’s tear that prayer apart! Let’s get through the typhoon!
Trying to suppress the temptation of this top-class martial arts skill, I endured the Murim Lord’s prayer until the end. Just as the dance at the bar with my father helped me greatly, just holding on to this prayer will be a great learning experience.
As I endured the prayer, the expression ‘Look at this guy?’ appeared on the Murim Lord’s face.
At the same time, the pressure became more intense. Lightning began to strike the typhoon-ridden sea. Huge whirlwinds formed in various parts of the ocean, raising the sea water. The leader’s prayer truly brought about great fear.
The Murim Lord was such a thief. I thought that maybe the reason my father dreamed of unifying the Murim was because of this Murim lord. There was no way the presence of such a strong antagonist would not have irritated my father.
My ability to endure has reached its limit. Now is the time to either collapse or run away.
Just then I saw it again.
Two eyes.
Huge eyes looking at me.
Some gigantic being was looking at me. I could see that it was the Heavenly Demon Spirit that I had seen in the picture before.
Why do I keep seeing visions of the Heavenly Demon Spirit when I haven’t even learned the Nine Fire Magic Gong yet?
A huge Heavenly Demon Spirit stood tall in the sea, blocking the blowing typhoon and looking down at me. Those eyes seemed to despise me, seemed to miss me, and felt pity for me. It also seemed like there were no emotions whatsoever.
The illusion of the Heavenly Demon Soul gradually disappeared.
The Murim lord’s prayers that threatened to kill him had already disappeared. The Murim lord standing in the distance was surprised at me for holding on until the end.
I was almost on the verge of collapsing. If the Heavenly Demon Spirit had not stopped him at the last moment, he would have lost consciousness and collapsed. The Heavenly Demon Spirit may have been an illusion created by my mental power, but it was so vivid that it felt like the real Heavenly Demon Spirit had visited me.
I repeated to the leader what I said earlier.
-Only I can save my granddaughter.
Now, Qin Feichian was no longer angry. Because these were words spoken by someone who endured his prayers.
-What does that mean?
Meeting the Murim Lord and revealing his identity.
It was a choice I would not have made originally. However, the reason I ultimately chose it was because of the two weapons I had.
The first is because I trust my experience. From the experience before the regression to the experience gained while dealing with the Mazons after the regression. Because you trust me.
However, if it were not for the second weapon, he would not have made the reckless choice to meet the Murim Lord, relying only on experience.
My second weapon is his granddaughter Jin Ha-ryeong.
Since she was deeply involved in this matter, I was convinced that the Murim Lord had no choice but to help me in the end. I feel sorry for her, but I plan to take full advantage of her. I’m sure you’ll understand, since it’s for her sake anyway.
―Have you heard of Cheonmyeonghoe?
Jin Peicheon nodded. Recently, many evil deeds have been committed by impersonating our school, so of course the Murim Alliance is aware of this fact.
-I was tracking them under my father’s orders. However, I received information that they are plotting in relation to this Soryong War.
―What is the source of information?
―This is a wicked gokju.
Jin Peicheon was not surprised. Like Cheonmyeonghoe, he would have heard information about the recent death of Gokju, a wicked man. I just didn’t know yet that these two incidents were connected.
-I heard that the owner of the evil song has changed.
―This is something he revealed in order to survive, so it is certain information. That’s why I’ve come to have my subordinates participate in the Xiaolong battle and capture them.
-If something like that had happened, you should have told us.
-There are circumstances where that cannot be done.
-What is the situation?
―Because defeating Lord Cheonmyeong is the test for succession given to me.
Jin Peicheon’s eyes deepened coldly and he prayed again. This prayer was different from the typhoon-riddled sea seen earlier. It was an attempt to confirm whether my words were true with a gentle prayer that wrapped around my body like a spring breeze and read the changes in my emotions.
– Let Haryeong tell the story.
―I am convinced that Cheonmyeonghoe is targeting Jin Soje.
―Why are you sure?
―We have discovered information that Cheonmyeonghoe is plotting in relation to Soryongjeon. However, when I came here, I saw that Sojeo, who lost in this Soryong match, participated and is even a strong candidate for the championship. A coincidence? you’re welcome. I’m sure they’ll be targeting Jean Sozer. No, they planned it from the beginning after knowing that Jin Sozer would participate.
―Even if that were the case, it would be a matter for me to take action and resolve it myself. Why would I entrust my granddaughter’s affairs to you?
―If anyone other than me intervenes now, Jin Soje will be in danger.
The prayer that had gently enveloped me suddenly became cold. As soon as the granddaughter’s danger was mentioned, Gido became desperate.
―Cheonmyeonghoe is a much larger and more powerful organization than we originally thought. Perhaps even among the leaders of our church or the Murim League, there may be people who have already been taken in by them. This is also why we need to have a full-fledged conversation now.
I told them how the evil Gokju and the evil Soma’s Four Baek had already been captured by them. It would not have been easy to see someone like this included.
-If you look into it, you will know that what I say is true. Fortunately, they don’t yet know that I’m here and tracking them. If you trust me, I will bring them to their senses.
Jin Feicheon stared at me without saying a word. Originally, I would have thought it was a conspiracy by our school and would never have believed it. However, when Jin Ha-ryeong was involved, he could not easily shake it off.
I am the only one who can save your granddaughter now.
My persuasion continued with the most powerful weapon.
―I think you’ve heard a lot of information about me. I don’t know what kind of information it was, but I’m sure of this. I am trying to build a magic island that is different from before. At least they don’t use the opposing camp’s young granddaughter to make things up.
The Heavenly Demon Church and the Murim League of Apostles are sending countless messages to each other. So I know all the basic information. I think you probably understand to some extent the details of my activities as a netherfoot note.
―Do you know why I was determined to save my granddaughter?
-Why?
―She is the granddaughter of the Murim lord, but she is someone who is willing to marry her just to protect the life of a servant. You raised me really well.
It was both sincerity and flattery.
Jin Feicheon walked towards me with long strides.
Flash! The moment I did that, Jin Feicheon’s sword was aimed at my neck.
“Go back and wait. “I will give you an answer soon.”
“yes I will wait.”
I greeted him politely and turned around.
I could feel his gaze from behind my back, so powerful that it felt as if it would pierce through me.
It’s natural to have doubts about me, but I just hope you make a wise decision.
* * *
When he returned to his guesthouse, Seo Dae-ryong had all his luggage packed so he could leave at any time.
“ah! “You’re back!”
“What is all this?”
“What would you like? “I packed my bags so that I could escape if the situation arises.”
“I am?”
“Do not worry. “Mr. Gakju, I have packed all my luggage.”
“no. “If something happens, it means I’m in trouble, right?”
“But that doesn’t mean they can’t beat me, right?”
“….”
“….”
“ah! “You don’t know how much I wanted to hear this lame joke from you.”
“It wasn’t a joke. Anyway, how was it? “Have you met the Murim Lord?”
“I thought I was going to die.”
“It’s strong as expected, right?”
I nodded.
“Welcome back.”
Seo Dae-ryong started unpacking again. The face that had lost all playfulness was filled with relief.
Now I know enough about Seo Dae-ryong. It’s not a joke, if I do something wrong, he will run away immediately. I am not the type of person to rush emotionally to seek revenge.
Only after he goes back and reports the situation will his revenge begin. Just as I memorized all the gods of the Demon Lord to get revenge on my senior Hwangcheongak, I may memorize all the martial arts warriors. Seo Dae-ryong is a man who dreams of revenge until his death, whether it be for ten or a hundred years.
“What is Mr. Gakju’s identity?”
“Now I know it’s me.”
“Then I understand.”
“yes.”
“Can I still win?”
Can you do it? Seo Dae-ryong’s expression was very serious as he asked this.
“Now I have to do it no matter what.”
“why?”
“The Murim Lord knew about the existence of Cheonmyeonghoe, right? “So you want your granddaughter to win and become their goal?”
“I hope I win and become their goal instead.”
“yes.”
“Ah, where would someone live without a grandfather so sad? grandfather! Are you watching?”
I said, laughing at Seo Dae-ryong’s joke.
“Think positively. “Because this is the moment in your life when you receive the support of the Murim Lord.”
“ah! I see. I have another thing to brag about at the drinking party. But is it okay to reveal everything like this to the Murim Lord?”
“We must give up the idea that we can achieve something by fooling the Murim Lord. I will continue to treat him honestly. “I will show you all 99 truths.”
“Then what is the other lie?”
“Why do you think it’s false?”
“yes?”
“It could be the truth that hasn’t been told yet.”
“What truth?”
I said while looking at the Murim Alliance building in the distance outside the window.
“You will find out much later.”
* * *
I woke up early the next morning.
The Heavenly Demon Tiger woke me up.
When I left the guest room and went down to the first floor, I saw someone sitting alone in a guest room on the first floor with the door closed. Although he did not reveal any prayers, his presence was revealed just by his outline in the darkness. The person who made me nervous just by sitting with his back turned was none other than the Murim lord Jin Peecheon.
“Are you here?”
I sat across from him. There was no sign of the Heavenly Dragon Squadron around. However, it will not be far away and will be hiding in various places, guarding the surrounding area tightly.
Jin Peicheon suddenly brought up the story of his father.
“I’ve met your father twice in my life.”
I listened to his story in silence.
“He was a person who made me think I should try harder every time I met him. “It was your father who didn’t let me stop.”
I felt like I knew what the leader was feeling. Because my father was a person who aspired to become stronger than anyone else.
“I forgot about it for a while, but yesterday you rekindled the dying embers in my heart.”
It meant that he had a strong impression on me for receiving his prayer. If I’m like this when I’m young, what will it be like later? You must have felt this sense of crisis.
“Okay, I’ll leave this matter to you.”
You must have thought a lot before making this decision. Who did he consult with? Who was the person he trusted most?
“There is only one condition.”
“Please speak.”
“I need to know everything that follows. From this moment on, you will have one of my people attached to you. “That person will be watching your every move.”
Even now, I felt that someone was hiding around us. He was as expert in the art of stealth as his father’s bodyguard, Hwi. Of course, I didn’t reveal that I was sensing him.
The reason the Murim Lord entrusted this task to me is not just because of a possible traitor.
There was also a desire to test me. Out of a desire to find out what kind of person I was who could become the next cult leader, I ended up taking the test from both the demonic cult leader and the Murim lord.
“Instead, I also have a condition.”
“Something?”
“We take care of Cheonmyeonghoeju. Instead, we will handle it as secretly as possible and then return.”
Jin Feicheon nodded and stood up.
“Just do what you have to do and leave.”
I could see what Jin Peicheon was worried about. It meant not to shake Jin Ha-ryeong’s heart.
“The subordinate who came with me is making fun of me. The end of fateful love is always a tragedy. But young people these days don’t like tragedy. “That applies not only to me but also to my granddaughter.”
I know very well why Jin Feicheon is so worried. Because his son met a tragic end along with his daughter-in-law, he did not want his granddaughter to be caught up in the tragedy caused by the issue of men and women.
“Sometimes tragedy can be just around the corner.”
“What does it mean?”
“When my granddaughter said she was dating me in front of so many people, it probably wasn’t just because she liked or favored me.”
“Are you saying it’s because of him trying to kill you?”
“Jin Soje resembles Lord Meng. “He is a person who can never tolerate injustice.”
“That’s why there are times when I worry more.”
“Then find out who he is and how he is putting pressure on your granddaughter. “That one investigation will improve your relationship with your granddaughter more than a hundred worries.”
Jin Feicheon, who stared at me for a moment as if glaring at me, left without saying a single word.
“Don’t worry unnecessarily and just do your job well.”
After watching the back of the leader disappearing in the distance, I went up to the guest room on the second floor. I spoke into the air before entering the room.
“Please sleep with me when I sleep. I’ll tell you where I go.”
Even though he pretended to be friendly, he went into hiding and made no reply.