Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 188:

The training hall was in commotion.

“Huh.”

“They said that Cheonryong (天龍) is a skill that is on a different level from other later exponents.”

“You don’t look that tired, even though you’ve been through a series of battles. “How much energy do you have in your stomach?”

“There has been a lot of talk, but this has made it clear. “The Sacheon branch manager is a top-level midfielder.”

“Anyway, I defeated a hundred great masters. And that too unilaterally.”

“Due to the Battle of Jeongma, there were quite a few vacancies in the position of Hundred Masters. “One of them will be occupied by a heavenly dragon.”

I took a deep breath and bowed to the old man in front with my fist.

Yang Ho-gon, the elder of the Shinchang Yang family.

He struggled to get up using a polearm as support and said with a sigh.

“There is no excuse. “It will be my complete defeat.”

“Thank you for your effort.”

The way people look at me has changed.

Hwang Bo-kyung, Jin Hyeong-gon, Yang Yu-hyeon, Yang Ho-gon.

He defeated as many as four supreme masters in a row.

Even the last opponent was a person who took the last seat of the 100 Masters.

Now, no one would be able to disparage me as just a reviewer.

“I exercised unexpectedly and it’s a little hot. I will come back after wiping off my sweat and changing my clothes. “Distinguished guests, please return to the banquet hall and enjoy the banquet.”

As he declared the end of the dance in a powerful voice, Damun, who was waiting on the other side of the wall, guided the onlookers and led them to the banquet hall.

People leaving the training ground in groups of twos and threes, chatting noisily.

Yu Hwa-geom, an elder of the shaman sect, came to my side and spoke as if throwing a throw.

“It was amazing. “I knew your skills were outstanding, but I didn’t know it was to this level.”

“I was lucky.”

“Please take good care of your student.”

“Do not worry. “I will definitely keep my promise.”

“I feel a little relieved to hear that.”

A faint smile appeared on Yuhwageom’s lips.

He seemed to be worried about the safety of his disciple who joined the alliance after Yongbongjihoe.

It was like a mother worrying about her child who had left her arms.

“The Independents will fully support you during this mission.”

“thank you.”

After Yuhwageom left the training ground.

Yeo Hwayeon, a bald-headed woman who had been leaning against the wall without moving until the very end, came up to me and spoke to me.

“You hid your skills.”

“What are you saying?”

“If we had used strong energy, the conclusion could have been brought sooner.”

“…!”

Should he really be considered a swordsman of his time?

It seemed like she recognized that I had reached the state of flower gardening.

It is easy to recognize the state achieved by a person of lower rank, but it is quite difficult to recognize the state achieved by a warrior of equal or higher rank.

Nevertheless, Geomhu recognized my level.

The same goes for Namgung Ho, the head of the Namgung family, and the woman in front of him.

He didn’t usually have a great eye.

‘It doesn’t seem like I’ve really mastered the pupil.’

Geomhu was considered to be one of the most powerful figures close to the Ten Heavenly Emperors, who ranked among the highest ranks among the masters of the Flower Sutra.

At this moment, I was able to clearly realize that the reputation was not in vain.

“How did you know?”

“It’s not that I knew from the beginning. “I realized this while watching Bimu.”

“…….”

“You don’t have to worry. “I have no intention of going around telling other people.”

For reference, Geomhu looked like a middle-aged woman on the outside, but in reality, she was the same age as Yuhwageom.

Her high level and vast inner strength made her look younger than her original age.

Of course, thorough self-management and natural constitution may have played a big role in maintaining youth.

“I was so passionate about winning that it was hard to hold back. If it’s okay, can I apply for a visa later?”

“…Please be patient if possible. I don’t think my dance with my senior will end lightly. “I hope that the aftereffects of Bimu will not interfere with the mission.”

“That’s why I said I would apply later. “I hope you’ll hang out with me once you finish your mission.”

“If that’s the case, I understand.”

I smiled bitterly and reluctantly nodded.

There were a few modifiers that were always attached to Geomhu.

Guardian of Bothaam.

The number one person in Zhejiang.

Non-gonggwang (狂).

In terms of personality alone, she was a person who had many similarities to Dang Sang-jin, the previous head of the Sacheon Dang family.

Her obsession with martial arts was famous among strongmen.

As a born martial artist, there was no way she would miss the opportunity to compete in a martial arts battle with an expert of the same level.

Even if I expressed my refusal here, she would not give up and would follow me around and bother me.

‘Well, after completing the mission, there’s nothing to feel burdened about. There would be no harm in building a friendship with Geomhu at this point.’

After receiving the promise two or three times, Geomhu left the training center as if he was satisfied.

I sighed softly and stared at her back, then scratched the back of my head and headed toward the pavilion located in the center of the manor.

* * *

Two afternoons later.

Damun came to my office and spoke to me, handing me a document.

“Fortunately, it seems like things worked out well.”

“yes. First of all, I was somehow able to receive recognition from the martial artists.”

“The warriors of the Hwangbo family, the Shinchang family, and the Guangdong Jin family, who had previously complained, are staying in their lodgings and not leaving the house. “It didn’t seem like he was trying to do anything.”

“I have spoken my own words, so I will stick to them for a while.”

“But the dissatisfaction may not have completely disappeared. “There are probably many people who do not acknowledge the branch leader in their hearts.”

“That’s natural. “All I can offer is my martial arts and martial arts background.”

As Hwang Bo-kyung said, all of the martial arts masters currently gathered at the Sacheon branch had higher distribution than me.

Even the youngest Namgoong Seonghun is a senior compared to me, so what more can I say?

Moreover, I basically came from poor background.

‘The executives of the prestigious Daepa will not be happy with the current situation.’

In the first place, Hwang Bo-kyung’s suggestion to ‘prove your worth through martial arts’ was probably just an excuse to set the stage for me to be taken down.

It was clear that I had no intention of really testing my abilities.

It’s just a matter of experiencing an unexpected defeat and temporarily pretending to follow.

I wondered how many people would truly acknowledge me.

“It’s quiet now, but from now on, if I see even the slightest opportunity, it will rush at me and bite me. “With the argument that one cannot fulfill the role of commander with martial arts alone.”

“What will you do?”

“…….”

I buried myself in the back of the chair and looked at Damun.

Damun scratched his cheek at the silent instruction to voice his opinion first.

“I think it would be better to create a support group in advance to prevent complaints later.”

“Tell me a little more details.”

“If we increase the number of forces that officially support the branch leader, such as independent factions, even if problems arise in the future, dissatisfied forces, including Hwang Bo-kyung, will not be able to take any action.”

“I know what you mean.”

“The Namgung family has a friendly relationship with the branch leader, so it will be easy to get a declaration of support. It would be the icing on the cake if seniors Changmyeonggung and seniors Blood Flower Sword come forward and say, ‘I decided to join to help the branch leader.’”

“I think we could add one more person to that.”

“……?”

“Go to the flying dragon head and ask for help. “They will probably gladly accept it.”

“If you say Dr. Drake, do you mean Senior Geomhu?”

“yes. He recognized that I was an expert in flower painting and showed interest. “I promised to do the chores after completing the mission, so I don’t mind accepting a small payment.”

“All right.”

With this, the issues related to command authority were resolved.

Afterwards, he would have to negotiate with the head of the Yunnan branch, but since he had the support of martial arts figures on his back, there would not be a major uproar.

‘All preparations have been completed.’

Now is the time to move forward in earnest.

* * *

The journey to Yunnan has begun.

Personnel sent by the Qingcheng faction and the Tang family joined the party.

The Qingseong faction dispatched two masters and four Germans, including Tang Seo-yeon.

But here an unexpected face appeared.

“Why is the Taesang family here?”

“Why are you not happy about my joining?”

“Is that possible? I’m just a little embarrassed…”

Dang Sang-jin, the poisonous king of the Tang family.

An absolute master who held the throne of the Ten Heavenly Emperors suddenly joined the group.

Several warriors, including Hwang Bo-kyung, had blank expressions.

Distribution background status skills.

It seemed like I felt embarrassed because a person who had nothing to bow down to was talking to me without any flaws.

“Amitabha Buddha. “The Lesser Monk is called Houyue.”

Gamwon, who was the first to come to his senses, put his hands together and bowed to Dang Sang-jin.

Everyone who came to their senses after them introduced themselves and bowed their heads.

Tang Sang-jin politely nodded and accepted it.

“I never thought I would be moving with the Lord of the House of Lords.”

“It’s been a while since I wanted to see your face.”

“…Are you saying you decided to go all the way to Nanman because you wanted to see my face?”

“As people get older, they become more spontaneous and simple.”

I laughed and rode my horse side by side in the front line with the party leader.

Seoyeon Tang naturally followed next to him.

“Long time no see. Sozer.”

“long time no see.”

Dang Sang-jin looked at me and Dang Seo-yeon exchanging light greetings with meaningful eyes.

The journey went smoothly.

There were no bandits or bandits that appeared to block the path ahead, and the schedule was not delayed due to bad weather.

There wasn’t even any disharmony between the parties.

After Dang Sang-jin joined, Hwang Bo-kyung treated me very carefully.

It seemed like he had decided that there was no good thing about losing with me.

When I saw that, I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘This is why connections are important.’

After traveling for ten days, we finally arrived at our destination, the Yunnan branch of the Murim League.

The head of the Yunnan branch, Zhuge Wen, ran out on a beoseonbal to greet me and my group.

“welcome. “I was waiting.”

“I will take care of you for a moment.”

Unlike the letter he sent expressing his dissatisfaction, Zhuge Yuan’s attitude was extremely polite.

He glanced sideways in the direction where Dang Sang-jin was and swallowed.

While the group was undressing in their assigned lodgings, I visited Zhuge Yuan’s private office and discussed the future with him.

“First of all, regarding command authority…..”

“The Sacheon branch leader should take charge.”

“yes?”

“I ask that the Sacheon branch chief take full responsibility for matters related to command.”

“What does that mean all of a sudden? Obviously in the letter…”

“Letter? What are you talking about? “I don’t remember sending anything like that.”