Episode 120. Madudo (馬頭島),
with its dense forests and white sandbanks…
an uninhabited island with the majesty of an island was revealed.
Yes.
According to Heo Son-dam, no one lives here except animals.
Commonly known as Madu Island (horse head island).
There is a huge strangely shaped rock that resembles a horse’s head on the west side…
Anyway, this was the final testing site where the long-awaited selection of the Little Five Dragons would take place.
The plan is indeed refreshing.
The final test site is an uninhabited island…
Does this mean that we should fight to our heart’s content without being disturbed?…
After bringing the boat to land, the students began to climb to the island one by one.
Their faces were full of tension and determination.
This is because it was the final test that could be considered the culmination of nearly 100 days of rigorous verification time.
Footprints were left on the sand one by one.
Han Ibi thought.
‘Wow. Is this really a lake? It’s completely like a beach… it just doesn’t have that salty smell.’
Once again, Han Ibi could not help but be overwhelmed by the scale of the continent.
Today, all the teachers who have taught them so far have been mobilized here.
Heo Son-dam, Na Shin-su, and Maeng Gap-son, as well as Dang Ho-yeon, who participated despite being injured… For
some reason, they were dressed in uniform black uniforms.
Except for Dang Ho-yeon, who is sick…
Han Ibi thought, frowning.
‘Are you trying to make it easier to stand out?’
Their expressions were also very flushed.
Heo Son-dam raised his voice and shouted at the students.
“Now, if everyone has arrived, please gather here.”
He raised his hand and ordered the students along with the other bridgeheads to line up on the sandbank.
Then, about 40 members gathered from all over Murim lined up in an orderly manner.
The clothes, genders, and ages were all different, so it could be said to be a rare sight these days.
Hersondam said.
“Various small cooperatives. It took a lot of hard work to get to where I am now. “As the head of the Salt Society, I am proud and would like to praise you.”
After he finished speaking, it became quiet again.
Then a voice broke the silence.
“Chief. “What on earth is the final test?”
It was the bladder room of the volcanic wave.
Heo Son-dam said with a smile.
“I was just about to tell you. As you know… the training you are receiving now is a process created after long-term consideration and consultation with martial arts masters.”
Han Ibi thought to herself that it didn’t seem like that.
‘Something felt a bit lacking…’
Of course, he had long since forgotten the fact that he had unintentionally caused trouble and caused trouble.
Heo Son-dam continued.
“There are probably many people who have forgotten the purpose of this education by now. “Why are we going through all this trouble and investing so much manpower and money?”
At that time, Ban Bang Jin of the Kunlun Sect muttered.
“That’s right. Demonic religions… we just need to destroy them. Just stick your face in there and see. joy.”
Heo Son-dam glanced in that direction and continued speaking.
“Warnings are being heard everywhere that the Demonic Cult is awakening from its long slumber. Now, we, the Murim League, are so used to our peaceful daily lives that we have completely forgotten what happened in the past. “Including me.”
At that time, Maeng Gap-son, who was standing next to him, screamed.
The target was Jeon Jeon-gyo’s Seo Dong-rip, whose eyes were softly closed, perhaps because he was sleepy.
“Who dares dozing off at this important time! “Look at you, Commander-in-Chief!”
“yes.”
Heo Son-dam answered politely.
Although Heo Son-dam currently holds the position of head of the military, Maeng Gap-son is high in the ranks of the Murim League, so it seemed like a possible situation.
“Get that guy out right now. “If you approach the Demon Cult with that foolish mentality, your head will be cut off before you even start.”
Of course, most of the students had expressions of ‘no way’. But…
“Yes. All right.”
Heo Son Dam responded and immediately gave instructions.
“We are disqualifying Seo Dong-rip of the Forward Party from taking the final exam.”
Then, the face of Seo Dong-rip of the Jeonjin faction suddenly turned pale.
The soldiers also couldn’t help but widen their eyes.
Seo Dong-rip quickly stepped forward and said.
“sorry. That can’t be possible. “I’ve been preparing so much… Please give me a chance.”
Heo Son-dam spoke with that polite smile still on his face.
“There is never any reversal in salt society. “One moment of mistake will lead to death.”
Seo Dong-rip’s expression became more and more eye-catching.
That’s because the Jeonjin faction sent education to this place because they called it Bongjungbong.
If things go on without success like this…
it’s not because Bimu lost or anything, it’s just because I dozed off for a moment!
What would it be other than being kicked out of the monastery the moment this story reaches the ears of the Jeonjin faction?
This is especially true since they are a forward faction that values face and justification.
Seo Dong-rip spoke urgently.
“Chief. Please just this once! Please forgive me this once.”
Hersondam said.
“Please come to the outside of the line and wait.”
However, Seo Dong-rip was hesitant, not knowing what to do.
At that time, Maeng Gap-son’s frost-like shout continued again.
“Couldn’t you run out right now?”
Only then did Seo Dong-rip realize that the current situation was not blackmail.
He trudged out reluctantly.
Heosondam pointed to the pine forest and said.
“You can wait over there. “Not only the small and medium-sized cooperatives, but also all those who dropped out can gather here.”
And now all the students became as disciplined as ice.
Maeng Gap-son shouted loudly.
“If you don’t take it seriously, I’ll send you all home!”
It was a very different atmosphere from when I first met Han Ibi and her group.
‘Ugh. He was quite a scary man….’
Heo Son-dam spoke again.
“Here are the rules.”
The eyes of the young warriors focused on him.
“You have now received a special order from the Demonic Cult leader to punish them and have infiltrated deep into the Cult. “You must each find the hideout of the Demon Cult leader and punish him.”
Then Wang Qinglin asked.
“Are we going to form a group?”
Heo Son-dam shook his head and said.
“It’s not like that. It moves as an individual unit. “The main goal of today’s test is who will be the first to spot the Demonic Cult leader and snatch the silk towel around his neck.”
Then, even in the midst of my nervousness, I heard a small murmur.
Heo Son-dam continued.
“Whoever kills the leader of the Demonic Cult… will automatically occupy the position of Yellow Dragon among the Five Demonic Dragons.”
At this point, the surroundings became more noisy.
Heo Son-dam raised his voice and spoke as if trying to organize things.
“A person who obtains the title of Yellow Dragon will become a member of the Little Five Dragons regardless of subsequent written exams and previous grades. “It is truly an honor.”
The eyes of the young people who heard his words were sparkling.
This was especially true for those who did not score well in the previous exams.
Because it was an opportunity for a great turnaround.
At that time, Emperor Yang of the Shaman faction asked:
“What happens if we meet each other while on the road?”
Heosondam answered.
“You can do whatever you want.”
Then the students, who did not understand for a moment, looked at each other’s faces and tilted their heads.
“It doesn’t matter whether we join forces or overpower our opponents. ah! yes. “I thought about it, so I guess I should share it now.”
When Heo Son-dam made a gesture, the staff members began handing out paper-like items to the students in perfect order.
The young people read the letters.
And soon the puzzled face changed to one of astonishment.
This is because it was a pledge that he would never hold the Murim Alliance responsible even if he died during training.
Hersondam said.
“If anyone is afraid, it’s okay to stop now.”
Then the young people hesitated.
There was a latent expression on their faces that seemed to say, ‘No matter what, this is a bit…’
It was then.
“Is it okay if I take a picture of the paper?”
It was Amifa’s highlight.
Han Ibi thought.
‘As expected… she’s quite a brave woman.’
As she spoke, a waiting staff member handed her a brush and ink.
Baek Mi-hu wrote his name, applied ink, and stamped it with his right thumb.
Did you say that jumping into the water for the first time was the most difficult?
Following her actions, other young people were rushing to leave signatures and signs like a flock of penguins.
In this way, all the students of the Salt Society finally completed their pledge.
Heosondam said with a smile.
“great. As expected, they are very exciting, as expected from Kangho’s prestigious disciples. Well, I say this out of anger, but we shouldn’t have a tragedy where we actually kill and kill ourselves. “It is impossible for any student to have made such a decision… We only receive this pledge in case of an emergency.”
Yes.
The Murim Alliance here is a somewhat loose alliance of strong and strong powers.
Therefore, if an unexpected accident occurred, there was a possibility that the incident itself would have enormous repercussions.
The Murim Alliance would have needed safety measures.
Then a familiar voice was heard.
“But who is the leader of the Demonic Cult?”
He was the female leader of the Cheongseong faction.
Heo Son-dam smiled and said.
“It’s me right away. All you have to do is find me.”
Then, he took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket.
There was an embroidery inscribed in Chinese characters that read ‘Gyoju (敎主)’.
He folded the handkerchief so that the writing could not be seen and tied it around his neck.
“All you have to do is take this handkerchief away from me.”
The young people are making noise again.
Heo Son-dam continued.
“But if it’s too easy, it won’t be fun.”
He again took out a black mask from his pocket and put it on.
At the same time, some people from the bridge took out black masks from their arms and put them on.
Then, each bridge wore black masks and light attire, making it difficult to distinguish one from the other.
Additionally, they were wearing handkerchiefs with the same pattern around their necks.
The only difference from Heo Son-dam’s is that the word ‘elder’ was engraved on the inside instead of ‘religion leader’.
The noise of the young people grew louder.
“No, then… it means that we need to find the leader, distinguish between the elders, and at the same time keep the students in check.”
“This is absolutely ridiculous.”
“Why do we have to do this?”
Hersondam said.
“Now, I understand the embarrassment you might feel. However, I thought that if I was to receive an education in our salt society and become a late exponent of the Five Dragons, I should do at least this much.”
At that time, Hyegwan of Shaolin Temple asked.
“Are we going to get together like this and start rumbling?”
Heo Son Dam shook his head and said.
“Is that possible? This madudo is quite large. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to hide. In the end, we have no choice but to move to catch the leader…”
The young people murmured again.
“I will give a signal a little later and you can all disperse on your own. Starting with several people together from the beginning is strictly prohibited. If the circumstances are confirmed, we will have you discharged immediately. Once all students are in their seats, the student leading the exam will check. “Do you have any questions?”
Then Bangmun Yoon of the Jeomchang faction spoke.
“If we had to compete between disciples, how would we distinguish between winners and losers?”
Hersondam said.
“That’s a good question. “The basic rules are all the same.”
Along with his hand gestures, the staff were wrapping handkerchiefs around the young men’s necks in perfect order.
The students looked puzzled by the sudden appearance.
Heo Son-dam continued.
“If you grab the handkerchief around your neck or get hurt, the winner will be decided. If you are injured, you must untie your handkerchief and hand it to your opponent. Please keep in mind that if you do not do so, you will be disqualified.”
Once again, young people were seen making noise.
Hersondam said.
(Continued in the next part)
