Episode 1458 Probably not at best. (3)
Sweat running down my forehead seeps into my eyes. The deputies could not even blink their stinging eyes. The cold body of a colleague was lying in front of me.
Just one word. Because I was the first to say that one word, my fate changed.
The surviving lieutenants barely returned after going through hell. My whole body was drenched with sweat.
Ho Ga-myeong was sitting politely next to Jang Il-so.
“What about supply?”
“It will be pulled from the headquarters. “I have enough stockpiled, so there won’t be any problem.”
“Even so… you ended up living on the street, which doesn’t suit your temperament.”
“It’s ten days at most. “You have to endure it.”
“Keu… “Easier said than done.”
Jang Il-so smoothed his wrinkled eyebrows with his fingertips. A drowsiness that had not been seen for a while appeared on his face.
The atmosphere was no different from usual and the conversation was no different from usual.
However, to Jeok-ho, who had been assisting Jang Il-so all this time, the whole scene felt strange.
‘What the hell…’
Jang Il-so, who had given up his pursuit of the Tang family in Shaanxi, moved east as if it were natural. They left Sacheon, which they had already occupied, alone.
However, a family name that was clearly headed to Sacheon from the other side was waiting right here, as if it had been prepared in advance.
Were these two people in contact with each other?
‘No way.’
Jeok-ho never took his eyes off Jang Il-so for a single moment from the vicinity of Seomseo to here. Because I had to protect Jang Il-so. During that process, I swear that Jang Il-so never attempted to contact anyone.
But how on earth did people who were so far apart know where to go and meet each other so naturally?
Jeokho never considered himself foolish. But for now, he has admitted that he is nothing more than a sword-wielding warrior.
Even if they look at the same place with the same eyes, the world they see and the world he sees are completely different.
Biting his lip slightly, he walked towards where the two people were. Even in that short period of time, numerous thoughts swirled through my mind.
Although it is said to have been beneficial in the end, it is a matter of punishing Ho Ga-myeong, who blatantly tried to deceive Jang Il-so. Management issues in the Sacheon region cannot be considered completely resolved yet. The problem of tracking the party that moved north… And there are numerous other problems.
But among all his worries, what finally came out of his mouth was none other than a question.
“⋯⋯Ryeonju. May I ask why you are camping in a place like this?”
Jeokho’s question was very reasonable.
Judging by common sense, the most urgent thing now is to help Hao Wen-ju, who has gone to Jeomchang. No, to be precise, it is to regain the authority to command Haomen and the blood religion that was given to Lord Haomen.
After that, we can discuss the pacification of Sacheon, which became Muju Communist Mountain.
For both issues, it is not enough to compete for urgent attention. So why are you wasting your time in a place like this?
“Tsk.”
At that time, Jang Il-so briefly clicked his tongue. Just as he was about to open his mouth with a look of annoyance on his face, Hu Jiaming took over the troublesome task for him.
“Because it is right to be here now.”
“⋯⋯Why?”
Without realizing it, Jeok-ho looked at Ho Ga-myeong with a less burdened face. And at that moment, without realizing it, I realized why the existence of a family name was important.
It’s not easy for someone like Jeokho to question Jang Il-so. But isn’t it different if the opponent is a military person?
“That way it will be easier for him to move.”
“What if it’s a ⋯⋯ guy?”
“court. “The Shaolin master.”
Jeok-ho’s face went blank at the answer that seemed like a Zen question. Why does the Shaolin leader suddenly appear here?
Maybe…
“You mean they’re going to attack us? “Is that why you blocked this place?”
If Lianju and the military shared the perception that the Gu faction was invading Sichuan and chose Zhangjiajie as a suitable place for defense, it is quite understandable. But…
“you’re welcome. That won’t happen. “They don’t have that much power.”
Hu Jia-myeong cut off such speculations without leaving any room for doubt.
“Then why…?”
“You seem to be thinking the opposite way, but we are not keeping the old faction in check right now. “You’re helping me again.”
Jeokho looked at Ho Jiamyeong with a blank face. What kind of nonsense is this? Why are they helping the old faction? To the Sapaeryeon, the old group is no different from Cheolcheon Support.
“why?”
“That way, it will be easier for them to bring others under their command.”
Hu Jiaming, who seemed to feel that those words alone would not be enough to explain, took a deep breath and calmly elaborated.
“This is Zhangjiajie. If you want, you can go to Shaanxi, Hubei, and Sacheon. “What would the people living in Gangbuk think if they found out we were encamped here?”
“That’s right…”
You might think there was a knife pointed under my chin. They will think that Sapae-ryeon, which trampled on Sichuan and Yunnan, has now set Hubei as its next target.
The war has already begun. Those who had been watching the situation with their asses off would have woken up in horror when they saw Cheongseong and Ami disappear.
So what can they do?
“You mean to make them gather under the old faction?”
“exactly.”
“why?”
“Sounds obvious. That way, they will draw clearer boundaries and build walls. “A wall so strong that it can never be torn down again.”
Jeokho’s eyes trembled.
‘Cheonwoomaeng and Gupa…’
Now, Hu Jiaming is saying that he will point his sword at Jiangbei from here and completely divide Tianyu Meng and the Gu faction.
“Is that really possible…”
“Haa⋯⋯.”
At that time, Jang Il-so, who was just listening to the conversation between the two people, shook his head.
“Okay. “Why do I keep asking questions when I can’t understand even if I explain it?”
“⋯⋯I’m sorry, Ryeonju.”
“Think about it. “Just a few years ago, could you have ever imagined that you would be risking your life fighting alongside a black demon?”
“I couldn’t think about it.”
Because they were enemies. An enemy that must be defeated and trampled upon. But now, the red tiger clearly considers the black ghost as an ally.
“That’s it.”
Jang Il-so’s red lips twitched slightly.
“People create boundaries out of necessity. But… once the boundary is divided, the person who drew the line is also swept up in the boundary.”
Jeok-ho looked at Jang Il-so with puzzled eyes. Hu Jiaming explained in an emotionless voice.
“Until now, the reason why Cheon Woo-maeng and the Gu faction have been able to hold hands appropriately despite their bad feelings toward each other is because a middle ground existed. The middle ground between the small and medium-sized literati and the yangmin. This means that so far they have taken joint responsibility for those who use the name of political faction.”
Hu Jiaming asked after pausing for a moment.
“But… what if a perfect line were drawn in that vague middle ground?”
Jeokho’s face hardened. That’s…
“Now we are being wolves. “A wolf that doesn’t charge, but is enough to instill fear in the sheep.”
Jeok-ho looked at the two people, Jang Il-so and Ho Ga-myeong, with bewildered eyes.
It’s a bit complicated, but to sum it up, doesn’t it mean that by having them here, there will be a clearer division between the Tianyu Meng and the Gu faction?
Then the world will be perfectly divided into three.
‘Then what happens?’
The biggest reason why the Sapae-ryeon had not been able to move carelessly until now was because the moment they pushed up to Gangbuk, that Cheon Woo-maeng and the Gu faction would definitely join hands.
No matter how much of a secret struggle is waged internally, it makes sense to join hands when an external enemy attacks.
But what if Tian Yu-meng and the Gu Sect no longer regard each other as enemies, a boundary arises between them, and they come to regard each other as externals?
If so, Sapaeryun will receive indescribable benefits.
“I know what you mean. But… I don’t know if they really move like I think…”
“It will happen.”
“⋯⋯Yes?”
The corners of Jang Il-so’s mouth twisted slightly as he answered instead of giving his nickname.
“That’s what they want most and that’s why they were able to appear in Sacheon.”
Those two times.
However, the meaning of ‘they’ in front and behind was clearly different.
“Tsk. It’s very annoying to do things according to the middle man’s wishes… but if it’s beneficial, there’s no reason not to do it. I’m going to watch it. “The middle-aged man from Shaolin is probably moving around ravenously at this very moment.”
Jang Il-so laughed out loud. His gaze naturally turned towards Shaanxi. Thinking of this person who is probably heading home helplessly right now.
“The poor thing is the Hwasan Sword Association.”
“⋯⋯.”
“The world is also indifferent. “I tried so hard.”
Contrary to his words, Jang Il-so’s eyes twinkled with great joy. It is a difficult feeling to express. It was close to the low pleasure that someone would feel as they grabbed a dreaming child by the hair and brought reality before their eyes.
“I told you so. I’m past the age of being foolish. “The world is a place where those who are more greedy ultimately win.”
A faint laugh came out.
The fate of Cheon Yu-maeng, who lost Sacheon and was confined to Shaanxi, is already half decided. The old faction will bite them more thoroughly in the future as they lost their cause by heading to the Tang family.
And even if the old faction doesn’t do that, people naturally tend to look for places that are a little more familiar when faced with a major crisis. How many people would risk their lives for the Cheonwoo Alliance, which is just a new sect compared to the old sect?
“That’s enough. All you have to do is hate each other. The old faction that got the opportunity trampled on Cheon Woo-maeng, and Cheon Woo-maeng should have a grudge against the old faction that he couldn’t let go of. So that we can laugh without hesitation at each other’s destruction. Hahahahaha!”
A loud laugh burst out of Jang Il-so’s mouth.
It was long. It was too long.
How long did it take to create this scene? No matter how much evil they do and how much they run amok, how long have they sharpened their claws to change and change the future that will eventually collapse under their union?
I endured it again and again and finally drew the picture I wanted. This pleasure cannot be compared to anything else in the world.
It was at that moment when Jang Il-so’s bloodshot, oily eyes were filled with countless indescribable emotions.
“Lord Ryeo!”
There was an urgent voice coming from behind me. Jang Il-so’s face was slightly distorted.
As the excitement that should not have been broken was broken, even the murderous intent soared. However, Jang Il-so, who soon suppressed his emotions, glanced back. Hu Jiaming was the first to open his mouth.
“What’s going on?”
“This is a report from the Four Sichuan region!”
“Sacheon?”
Hu Jiaming’s eyebrows twitched.
“yes! “It is said that an unknown group of people is approaching the congregation right now.”
Hu Jiaming frowned and quickly shook his head.
Cheonwoo blind? No, that can’t be possible. It is impossible for them to appear in Sacheon now. No matter how strong a large-scale army is, there are limits to its mobility.
“How many?”
“That…”
For a moment, the person reporting hesitated. As if he was desperate for an answer.
Hu Jiaming, who felt strange about his reaction, raised his voice a little and scolded him.
“Answer me. “How many?”
“That’s only about a dozen people…”
“A dozen people?”
Hu Jiaming frowned. Why did they make such a fuss and think that it was such a big deal that only ten people could approach the church?
I threw up my hand, feeling mild irritation.
“Okay, go away…”
“By the way!”
“hmm?”
The person who reported it shouted, breaking into a cold sweat.
“It is said that among those ten people, the poison king Tanggunak was seen!”
“Danggunak?”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes widened slightly. Why does Tanggunak go there?
“Is there anything left to bring to the party? Now come…”
“And there is also someone who is said to be twice as big as the others.”
“⋯⋯What?”
“And there is also someone wearing a plum sword…”
Hu Jiaming’s face became increasingly hard.
‘A man with an abnormally large body and… a plum sword?’
Tanggunak. Beast Palace Lord Maengso. And someone from the volcano… But there are only about a dozen people?
Hu Jiaming, who was lost in thought for a moment, suddenly raised his head. Both eyes shook for a moment as if there had been an earthquake.
“Mumunjudeul? Could it be that the owners of each gate left their minions alone…?”
This is something that his common sense cannot even imagine.
Of course, if such a thing were possible, an absurd group would be born. Now, the lords of each sect under Cheon Woo-maeng are no different from the top leaders of that sect.
But what kind of crazy lords would abandon their retreating subordinates and rush into the enemy camp on their own? What a crazy…
“⋯⋯Maehwageomgwi⋯⋯.”
At that moment, Hu Jiaming’s head violently turned towards Jang Ilso.
“This is…”
And he saw. The low pleasure covering Jang Il-so’s face shattered like glass.
“Lord Ryeo.”
“Haha… Hahaha.”
A laugh came out of Jang Il-so’s mouth. At the end of that laugh that sounded so absurd, Jang Il-so muttered.
“I didn’t expect this, right? “I never thought there would be someone more sane than me.”
Jang Il-so’s smiling face became more and more cruelly distorted. Soon, a creepy murderous look came out of both eyes.
“You’re coming at me at this moment? Even under these circumstances?”
I knew Ho Ga-myeong. Jang Il-so’s voice contained emotions that I had never felt before.
It was a feeling that he could not possibly express with his mouth.
