Episode 787 Either live like a dog or die like a wolf. (2)
“Gyoryongchae fell to Shaolin. “I received word that Sima Chae-ju has abandoned the water chaeju and is running away!”
“It is said that a shaman is advancing towards Cheonghachae! “Cheongha Creditor has requested support.”
“I, the Namgung family, are heading north! “Oh, I need to figure out something…”
A middle-aged man sitting on a black throne is looking down at the whole scene.
The throne the man was sitting on was so pitch black that it felt like being sucked in, and the clothes the man was wearing were all black. Even the long beard and rough-growing hair, reminiscent of a gwanunjang, are all black.
But what most resembled the color of darkness were his eyes. Those dark eyes stared at those who were prostrating.
“Oh, Black Dragon King!”
Hearing the urgent cry, the man’s eyebrows twitched for a moment.
The supreme name that only one person who controls the eighteen Yangtze River channels that dominate the Yangtze River can have.
No matter how huge Yanggang Waterway 18chae is, if it is sandwiched between Gupailbang and Cheonwoomaeng, it is just a very small place.
Not only the Shaolin of Gupa Ilbang and the Namgung family of the five generations of shamans, but even the Sacheondang family of Cheon U-maeng are worthy of competing with the eighteen houses of the Yangtze River on their own.
How can the 18 members of the Yangtze River alone fight against the combined forces of five factions of that size?
Considering that even the factions that did not come forward will actually join together, it is as if more than half of the factions in the world are flocking to the Yangtze River.
“So…”
“Yes, Black Dragon King.”
“What are the measures?”
“….”
Everyone fell silent at the Black Dragon King’s question.
“I guess I didn’t mean to say that there was no solution with that open mouth.”
“….”
“Please come up with a solution.”
Those who were prostrating glanced at each other.
This is a bell tied around a cat’s neck. Even if they clearly knew the answer, there was no way anyone would have the courage to honestly remonstrate in front of the Black Dragon King.
“You won’t answer?”
The Black Dragon King’s voice became somewhat harsh.
“Normally, it eats rust from water plants with its snout, but when it has to open its mouth, it closes it and becomes silent. “Then, can we say that the snout and head are useless?”
The faces of those who were prostrating quickly turned earthy.
Could the Black Dragon King be any different than the Black Dragon King?
He was a man who wouldn’t even bat an eyelid if he cut off the heads of everyone here.
In the end, one of them, unable to overcome the pressure, cautiously opened his mouth.
“I’m sorry to tell you….”
“Tell me.”
“…There is a saying that you should avoid falling rain. They say they are currently attacking the Yangtze River… but in the end, it is an expedition. “Considering their stronghold, they won’t be able to stay on the Yangtze River for long.”
“…so?”
“He took refuge for a while, ordered his subordinates to leave the Yangtze River for a while and take shelter, and then returned when the rain stopped…”
Pew!
The person who was speaking fell out, sprinkling blood.
Quang!
But no one dared turn their head in that direction. He simply bowed his head more deeply and prayed that the Black Dragon King’s wrath would not be directed at him.
The Black Dragon King, who had turned a person into a blood clot with just a simple gesture, stood up from his throne roughly.
“These bastards are so good at talking about their open mouths! What’s wrong? Abandon the Yangtze River and take refuge? I! Are you saying that I, the Dragon of the Yangtze River, should run away from the scoundrels of that political faction? “This is me?!”
Everyone held their breath at the thunderous roar.
“Look where you are talking! “Say it again!”
It is said that when the dragon of the Yangtze River gets angry, the Yangtze River becomes engulfed in a storm. The Black Dragon King’s anger was enough to at least cover this Black Dragon House with life, even if it was not the Yangtze River.
“Oh, Black Dragon King. No matter how much the tiger is the king of the living, it cannot tolerate a flock of wolves that come and bite it. “If crocodiles come in droves and bite you, wouldn’t it be wise to run away for now?”
Whoa whoa!
But this time too, the person who gave the remonstrance fell out, sprinkling blood.
“You idiots! How can you compare it to something like that? “I’m a dragon because there’s nothing I can do about it like a crocodile!”
If you don’t speak, your head will fall off, and if you speak, you will be beaten to death.
The reason why a treacherous person is placed next to a tyrant is very simple. If you can’t say something that suits the tyrant’s tastes, he will run away from you.
Of course, if you look at history, there are definitely people who put their names on the line and rebuke even tyrants who practice tyranny. However, it is highly unlikely that someone with such a powerful pulpit would come into the water and collect water.
Normally, they would have said sweet things to the Black Dragon King’s ears, but they couldn’t do that now.
‘If things continue like this, we too will be in danger.’
‘Dying at the hands of the Black Dragon King or dying at the hands of the Shaolin guys are the same thing!’
“Are these proud heroes of the Yangtze River just planning to run away without fighting? “You cowards!”
Anger radiates from the Black Dragon King’s eyes.
“It is better to fight and die proudly than to run away and save your life! That is what those who carry the name of the eighteen Yangtze River Roads must do!”
Those who prostrated secretly sighed without being noticed.
‘Damn it.’
They all know. The truth is that all the words the Black Dragon King is spewing out right now are nothing more than bravado.
If the Black Dragon King had really been reckless enough to stand up to those political faction bastards just for the sake of respect, he would have been turned into a cold corpse and submerged in the bottom of the Yangtze River before he even ascended to the position of the Black Dragon King.
In the world of Safa, survival may be possible with strength alone, but in this place where all kinds of ghosts and schemes are rampant, you must also be able to use your brains to rise to the top. So in the end, it means that the Black Dragon King is by no means a dull person.
Nevertheless, the reason he continues to say nonsense is to avoid losing face by making excuses.
At least the Black Dragon King tried to fight. However, he had no choice but to retreat as his subordinates blocked him with tears. To leave those words.
This obvious play won’t end until most of them are beaten to death. Even though they knew that, their situation was that they had to agree with the play.
“Who are you? And who would say the words to run away? Let me make it clear to you that the only way to escape this river is to become a corpse! I will be at the forefront. Still, is there anyone who would talk about retreat?”
It was a situation where all I could do was sigh.
Even while this is happening, the water sheds are being attacked. If we are aiming for a comeback, we need to revive at least one more tank.
If we don’t do that, as soon as those political faction bastards leave the Yangtze River, the evil faction bastards will flock behind their backs.
It was just as they were about to open their mouths to continue the obvious play.
“What kind of people are they?”
“Where are you sticking your neck out?”
There was a loud commotion at the entrance of the water shed. Those who were bowing down looked back in shock.
‘Are they from a political faction?’
‘This far already?’
Fortunately, their expectations were wrong. No matter how I looked at the strangers I saw at the entrance, they didn’t seem to be members of the political faction.
The cold-looking man in the lead twitched the corners of his mouth and said.
“There is no such thing as threatening a messenger. “Aren’t they ignorant and ignorant of such things?”
“These guys…”
The Black Dragon King, who had been watching them quietly, frowned and asked loudly.
“What’s going on?”
Then, one of his subordinates quickly approached and spoke.
“…I want to see the Black Dragon King.”
“Hmm? “Where are they from?”
“Well…”
The Black Dragon King’s eyes cooled when he heard the identity of those who visited.
“Let them in.”
“yes!”
As soon as the enemy forces cleared the way, five or six envoys confidently walked inside. Then they came up to the Black Dragon King and all got down on one knee.
“Meet the Black Dragon King.”
“It’s polite… You’re seeing a precious sight.”
The Black Dragon King asked with an obvious sneer.
“I guess you thought about coming all the way here. “Let’s hear what it is that he risked his life to say.”
The man kneeling at the front took out a sealed letter from his chest and held it out carefully.
“This is the letter the Ark told me to deliver.”
As the Black Dragon King watched in silence, one of those who had been prostrating stood up, took the letter, and handed it to the Black Dragon King.
“Hmm.”
The Black Dragon King broke the seal on the scroll and began to read it slowly.
It didn’t seem to be a particularly long piece of content, but the Black Dragon King’s expression as he read the manuscript changed several times in that short period of time.
“….”
The Black Dragon King finally took his eyes off and frowned. At the same time, the book in my hand began to burn brightly.
“Do you know what is written here?”
“I do not know.”
“Do you know that the contents of this letter cannot guarantee your life?”
“I know.”
“Then what kind of courage did you have to come to me with such a letter? Things like these one-day puppies!”
The Black Dragon King’s deadly force suddenly erupted explosively.
Because of their enormous survival, the entire bodies of those who brought the letters were quickly drenched in cold sweat.
“Tell me. “Is delivering this letter more important than your lives?”
“I… I don’t know that.”
“Then why did you come?”
The one in the lead said through gritted teeth.
“…If the Ark commands me, I will go, even if it is to hell rather than here. “But what is there to be afraid of?”
At that moment, the life that had been weighing them down seemed to have disappeared.
“…haha.”
The Black Dragon King stood up with a smile and looked towards the far south.
“Jang Il-so. Jang Il-sora….”
The corner of his mouth twisted.
“The brat from Guangxi has grown up a lot. “How dare you call me?”
“Black Dragon King?”
The Black Dragon King looked back at his subordinates who were watching without knowing what was going on and scolded them coldly.
“Poisonous net!”
“yes! “Black Dragon King.”
“Tell each of them that they will avoid fighting for a while and live for themselves.”
“What do you mean by that…?”
“Let’s take a look somewhere.” “What did that guy like Sagar prepare?”
The Black Dragon King walked without hesitation, waving his black cloak.
