Episode 1078 Next time, it’s your neck. (3)
I feel like my energy is going to flow backwards. It’s not because of the momentum these two people give off. Just the fact that the two people were showing hostility toward each other made me feel like my energy and blood were running wild just by watching it right next to me.
The situations are different and we have different things. What each person can do is clearly different. But both of them don’t back down even an inch, as if it doesn’t matter.
The tension was as taut as a pulled thread.
What broke the terrible tension was a small sigh that came from Jang Il-so’s mouth.
“under.”
Although it was a very faint sound, it was like a knife striking a taut thread.
The moment Cheongmyeong’s shoulders shook slightly, Jang Il-so took a step back.
There was a breathtaking silence.
Jang Il-so calmly took a step back and looked at Cheongmyeong with a face that could not hide his bewilderment.
“What…”
At the same time as he stepped back, Cheongmyeong moved. This means that his threat was not a bluff. If Jang Il-so had shown even the slightest sign of attacking, Cheongmyeong’s sword would have flown straight towards his neck.
Even in this situation, without the slightest hesitation.
“…You’re really crazy.”
It was unclear whether it was an admiration or a criticism. No, maybe it’s both. Cheongmyeong snorted and answered.
“I don’t think that’s what you want to say?”
But Jang Il-so shook his head.
“no. It has meaning because it is what I say. “It’s really rare to see a crazy person that I admit to.”
“But this bastard?”
Normally, Hwasan’s disciples would have shown some kind of reaction, either agreeing or contradicting what he said, but now they couldn’t even open their mouths. That’s how heavy and sharp the confrontation between these two people was.
And Baekcheon knew.
Clearly, the one who stepped down first was Jang Il-so. However, stepping back in such a tightly intertwined life is not something that can be done easily. Because stepping away is no different from showing a gap.
Who would dare to show a gap in front of that clear name?
So even though he stepped down, it was by no means a sign of weakness. Rather, it is a situation where Jang Il-so has proven his guts.
‘This guy and that guy.’
Putting a dragon and a tiger together is a too base and murderous confrontation.
Watching the confrontation between the two like this right in front of me was a great fortune for a warrior, but it was an absolute misfortune for a person.
“Confirmation…”
Jang Il-so clicked his tongue lazily. Then he smiled slightly and crookedly.
“Of course, I’m not the type of person who is particularly reluctant to check things in person… but that also depends on the person. “I am not a person so courageous that I would dare to test my life against the world’s Hwasan Sword Association.”
“…You’re talking bullshit.”
Cheongmyeong revealed this.
Everyone in the world knows that Jang Il-so is not a person who values his life. And those who watched Jang Il-so here have no choice but to know even more. I was annoyed by the jokes I could see in there.
However, Jang Il-so slightly raised his arms and took a step back as if he was surrendering. There is no feeling of fear anywhere in that expression or movement. On the contrary, there was mockery that was so thick that it permeated everywhere.
“So, shall we step aside at this point?”
“Lord Ryeo!”
Hu Jiaming shouted in a very perplexed voice. This was because I knew that what Jang Il-so said just now did not mean that he would simply take a few steps back.
“We can’t let those guys go like this!”
Jang Il-so, who faced fierce opposition, sighed and looked back at him.
“A pseudonym.”
“You are not like Lord Lian! That guy called Hwasan Sword Association must be killed without any concern for face! That guy must be….”
“A pseudonym.”
Ho Jiamyeong closed his mouth at the second time his name was called. Jang Il-so’s voice was soft, without a hint of irritation. That made it even more impossible for me to disobey.
Jang Il-so said while looking at his family name as if he were lamenting.
“I didn’t know you were so ambitious.”
“…yes?”
“Did you want to kill me that much?”
“…What is that…”
Hu Jiaming was greatly embarrassed. Jang Il-so looked at him and Cheongmyeong alternately, as if he was completely indifferent.
“Don’t you know? “It is I, not the Hwasan Swordsman Association, whose life is being held in lieu right now.”
“…yes?”
When Ho Ji-myeong asked what he meant, Jang Il-so turned to Cheong-myeong without answering.
“Samhal. “Maybe that’s it?”
When Cheongmyeong heard those words, Lee Chae’s eyes lit up.
“…That’s right.”
Jang Il-so sighed deeply.
“Anyway, the uneducated knowledge of political faction bastards is dirty. I can’t believe I regained 30% of my new strength in that short period of time. “I wonder if the people from the Sapa who won this will live in shame.”
Jang Il-so shook his head as if he was fed up.
“If that guy has 30% of his strength, it wouldn’t be that difficult for him to cut off my weak and weak neck.”
Surprised, Hu Jiaming opened his eyes wide.
There is him and monk Cheonmyeon here. And there are also elite red dogs and black ghosts. All of them will stand in front of Jang Il-so and protect him, but does that mean that Cheongmyeong can break through all of them and cut Jang Il-so down?
‘Oh no…’
Hu Jiaming, who was lost in thought, bit his lip for a moment.
Hadn’t he already seen it? The appearance of Cheongmyeong fighting with the bishop.
Considering his persistence and boldness, we cannot say that Jang Il-so’s words were entirely wrong. Even if his entire body is torn apart and crushed, he will definitely try to swing a knife at Jang Il-so’s neck at least once.
‘Is it really unstoppable?’
Hu Jiaming was momentarily conflicted. But it was so easy and simple to come to a conclusion. Because Ho Ji-myeong is someone who can never gamble with Jang Il-so’s life. Even if there is a slight chance of danger, they should be the ones to back down.
Jang Il-so, who watched Hu Ji-myeong’s face change, shrugged his shoulders.
“Do you understand? Begging for your life…”
Jang Il-so’s eyes drew a line.
“It’s this way again.”
Even though Jang Il-so said that his life was in danger, there was no trace of discomfort or fear on his face.
But the nickname was different. He became anxious and tried to stand between Jang Il-so and Cheongmyeong, but Jang Il-so tapped him on the shoulder and pushed him away.
“Tsk. “It’s out of shape.”
“Haona….”
“There’s nothing to worry about. Unless I use my hand first, that knife will never fly to my neck.”
Jang Il-so asked Cheongmyeong with a strange smile.
“yes?”
“…I think it might happen if you just shut up that snout.”
“Hahahaha.”
Jang Il-so burst into laughter at the grumpy answer.
Now Cheongmyeong can kill Jang Il-so. However, if that happens, all remaining disciples of Hwasan will have to bury their bones here. And Cheongmyeong himself.
It’s absurd, but if Jang Il-so lives, they will live, and if Jang Il-so dies, they too will die. So, Cheongmyeong can kill Jang Il-so, but conversely, he can never kill Jang Il-so.
“Hmm, there’s nothing I can do.”
Jang Il-so snorted and muttered. Everyone’s attention was focused on his mouth. Jang Il-so finally spoke.
“I’ll send it to you.”
He spoke briefly and shrugged his shoulders.
“As a courtesy to my comrades.”
“Damn.”
“Oh my god, it’s so crooked. “A person speaks with such sincerity.”
Jang Il-so shook his head as if he couldn’t stop him, narrowed his eyes and looked around as if he had decided on something.
“Let’s see…”
He looked around for a while and then grinned.
“That way.”
Jang Il-so walked calmly, leaving everyone in front alone. No one could stop him like that. Hwasan’s disciples, Jang Il-so’s subordinates, and even Cheongmyeong, who is holding Jang Il-so’s life hostage.
Jang Il-so, who had headed to a place so far away, looked down. It was on top of a ruin that had been swept up in a battle and it was impossible to even guess what the original place was.
Coo!
At that moment, Jang Il-so stepped on the ground strongly. The ground around him rumbled loudly and something erupted from the ground.
‘Chest?’
The strength went into the bodies of the volcano disciples. That person is Jang Il-so. Since he is a guy who only does unpredictable things, this time I was suspicious of some kind of trick again.
“yes.”
However, Jang Il-so calmly opened the chest as if he could not sense their presence at all. After taking something out from inside, he slowly walked towards Hwasan’s disciples again.
“ruler.”
Jang Il-so threw what he was holding at Cheongmyeong. Everyone around was shocked, but Cheongmyeong just calmly caught it.
Everyone’s attention was focused on what was in Cheongmyeong’s hands. A laugh burst out of Baekcheon’s mouth. It was beyond absurd.
That pure white porcelain bottle must be…
“…alcohol?”
It was a liquor bottle.
“Why are you so surprised? “Are you afraid I might eat you?”
Jang Il-so chuckled and let out a drowsy sigh.
“If it’s a large liquor store in Hangzhou, it’s a good idea to have at least one liquor storehouse in the basement.”
“….”
“If we fight together, our way is to share a drink to wash away the blood. I don’t know if the wealthy members of the political faction will like the methods of the lowly sectarian faction….”
Before Jang Il-so could finish his words, the sound of opening the cap rang out in a refreshing way. Cheongmyeong glanced at Jang Il-so, threw away the stopper, and took a swig from the bottle. There was no hesitation.
“…hmm.”
A small smile appeared on Jang Il-so’s lips.
“It tastes like alcohol.”
He also uncorked the bottle in his hand and drank the entire bottle like Cheongmyeong.
It was definitely a strange sight.
Although they were enemies, the two people who fought together and now go their separate ways stand facing each other and drink in silence. In a land filled with silence, only the faint sounds of two people drinking can be heard.
The two people were passing drinks as if they were about to empty the bottle as they stood, but at some point they took the bottle out of their mouths without anyone saying anything first.
The two people’s gazes become intertwined in the air. Cheongmyeong’s eyes were cold and subdued, while Jang Ilso’s eyes were strangely boiling.
Jang Il-so opened his mouth.
“Next time…”
“Okay.”
Cheongmyeong continued Jang Ilso’s words instead.
“It’s your neck.”
A smile appeared on both of their lips at the same time. He was full of life with no intention of hiding it.
After looking at each other for a while, Jang Il-so turned around first.
“Let’s go, pseudonym.”
“Yes, Lord Ryeon.”
Ho Jiamyeong, who was quickly chasing Jang Ilso, slowly turned his head towards the volcano. He said after gritting his teeth.
“Go north. I will only allow that one way. If you deviate from that path, you will die.”
“….”
“I hope and hope that you will ignore my warning.”
With those words, he caught up with Jang Il-so. Honggyeon and Heukgwibo, who were surrounding Hwasan, also lifted their siege and retreated.
Cheongmyeong, who had been staring at Jang Il-so for a long time as he walked away, suddenly raised his voice.
“Hey Jang Il-so.”
Then Jang Il-so, who was walking, stopped in place. He just turned his head and glanced at Qingming.
The moment our eyes met, Cheongmyeong let out a sneer.
“Sa Hal.”
Jang Il-so’s eyebrows twitched slightly. Cheongmyeong said.
“The debt has been paid. “Not next time.”
“Ha…”
The blood-red lips on Jang Il-so’s pure white face drew an eerie curve.
“haha. Hahaha….” Jang
Il-so, who was laughing softly like a devil, spoke as if chewing.
“See you again.” “Hwasan Sword Association.”
Jang Il-so, who smiled brightly at Cheongmyeong, withdrew his excited gaze and walked forward again.
Hwasan’s disciples remained frozen in place for a while until Jang Il-so and his followers could no longer be seen.
