Episode 870 This is a land of volcanoes. (5)
“Huh! Huh! “Huh!”
A rough breath poured out of Hong Dae-gwang’s mouth.
Even though he was an open-minded person, he couldn’t help but gasp as he jumped up the extremely high and steep volcano with all his might.
My lungs felt like they were going to explode and my danjeon felt like I was being pricked by a needle, but I couldn’t stop walking.
“Ugh!”
The closed mountain gate of the volcano finally came into the eyes of Hong Dae-gwang, who climbed up the last cliff in one go.
Hong Dae-gwang rushed over and started pounding on the mountain gate without delay.
“Volcano God Dragon! Volcano God Dragon! “You bastard!”
bang! Quang!
The door shook as if it would break at any moment. But no answer came from inside.
“Everyone of the Volcano Sect! Damn it! Come out and take a moment! “Something big has happened now!”
Hong Dae-gwang’s voice, which was full of strength, rang loudly. But there is still no answer from inside.
“This…”
Hong Dae-gwang bit his lip.
Making a fuss in one clan is already deviating from morality. But… he was in no position to question that right now.
His eyes turned to the low wall of the volcano.
‘I can’t help it.’
Breaking into a sect is an act that does not show even the slightest courtesy to that sect. Even if Huashan considers him an enemy of Buddha Gong Daetian and declares it publicly, no one in the world will protect him. There is a high possibility that even opening it will get out of hand.
But Hong Dae-gwang did not hesitate.
‘There’s no way the Volcanic God Dragon would be concerned about trivial courtesy.’
If you don’t tell this news again, all that will be left is to be beaten to death by the volcano god dragon that has released the seal.
Having made up his mind, he took a deep breath and quickly climbed over the volcano wall.
“Everyone of the Volcano Sect! “Now…”
Hong Dae-gwang, who had been screaming while jumping over the wall, closed his mouth before his feet even touched the ground.
“What is it?”
This is because the sight of the volcano that caught his eye was so different from what he expected.
His eyes fluttered.
It’s literally shattered.
The training ground, which was once neatly organized with clean audit stones, is broken and hollowed out in various places as if a meteorite had fallen, and the pavilions adjacent to the training hall are half collapsed.
“This is…”
Hong Dae-gwang’s face turned pale.
Doesn’t it look like he was attacked by someone?
Hong Dae-gwang swallowed his dry saliva and suddenly came to his senses.
‘Now is not the time for this.’
No matter what the situation is, we need to inform Hwasan disciples of what is happening outside right now. If we don’t provide support right away, we don’t know what will happen to the citizens of the West Bank, including the Galaxy Sangdan.
“Volcano God Dragon!”
Hong Dae-kwang shouted loudly and ran forward. And he opened the door of the palace, which was still intact.
“Outside now…”
But this time, Hong Dae-gwang was unable to finish his sentence.
There was no one inside the open pavilion. And what confused Hong Dae-gwang more was not the fact that the inside of the pavilion was empty, but the white dust that had accumulated inside the pavilion.
Dust that looks like no one has even stepped on it for at least a few months.
Hong Dae-gwang turned around with trembling eyes and hurriedly opened the door to the other hall.
Suddenly.
…does not exist.
As he opened all the doors here and there in the palace, his face looked like he had lost his mind.
And… until the moment the last shrine was opened, not a single ant baby was seen in the volcano.
“Oh no…”
Hong Dae-gwang muttered in a hoarse voice and collapsed on the spot.
Soon, all kinds of thoughts swirled in my white-washed mind.
“Why…”
What on earth happened here?
‘Has everyone’s room been invaded?’
That can’t be possible.
Even if it were Sapae-ryeon and not Man-in-bang, it would be impossible to come to Shaanxi without anyone noticing and deal with the volcano without a word.
then.
So what on earth happened here?
Hong Dae-gwang covered his mouth with a trembling hand.
“If it’s like this… If it’s like this, Xi’an…”
His eyes were filled with despair. No matter what happened here, the only thing that is certain at this moment is that there is no volcano here to protect the West Bank.
“Damn it…”
Hong Dae-gwang cursed as if he was in pain, and then scolded with bloodshot eyes.
“Damn it! If this happens, everyone in Xi’an will die! Volcano God Dragon! Volcano bastards!”
Hong Dae-gwang screamed so hard that his lungs would burst out of his throat and hit the floor with his fist.
Quang!
And I bit my lip until it bled.
‘…I have to go.’
If the volcano isn’t here, you have to go there too. You have to go and lend a hand. He jumped up from his seat and looked back to see if he still had regrets.
After clenching my fists and seeing the scenery of the volcano with my eyes, I gritted my teeth and ran forward.
“Damn it!”
His loud voice echoed harshly in the quiet volcano.
A heavy silence slowly descended on the volcano where Hong Dae-gwang left.
* * *
“…Thank you for coming, Lord Moon.”
Hwang Jong-ui tightly grasped both of Wei Lip-san’s hands. Then Wiripsan quietly shook his head.
“It’s not something to be thanked for. “It’s so natural.”
“Lord Wen….”
“It is only natural that the sect of Xi’an protects the people of Xi’an. And it is only natural that the volcanic family protects the top of the galaxy.”
“Easier said than done…”
How many people would risk their lives to do that?
Hwang Jong-ui’s heart was filled with passion, but he did not dare to say those words out loud. This is because I thought Wiripsan would also be able to guess the deep gratitude he was feeling even if he did not say it.
“Thanks should be given to them, not me.”
Hwang Jong-ui moved his gaze to the back of Mt. Wilip.
“Everyone…”
The lords of small and medium sects in Xi’an were leading their disciples. Among them, there were those who had close relationships with Hwasan and Hwayeongmun, but there were also members of the Jongnam clan who secretly opposed them.
“…thank you.”
“What…”
The male master of the West Moon Gate, Shen Won-geom (心源劍), scratched his head with a slightly embarrassed expression.
Seowolmun is a representative clan of Seoan Jongnam secular clan. Whatever it is, it cannot have a good relationship with Hwayeongmun, which is Hwasan’s ancestral home, or Galaxy Sangdan, which has a close relationship with Hwasan.
It’s not as confrontational as it used to be, but there’s still a subtle irritability between them.
but.
“As Lord Hwayoung Moon said, this is normal, so you don’t have to be thankful. “The task of protecting Xi’an cannot be left to that volcano alone.”
“Munju….”
“Hmm.”
The male name cleared his throat loudly.
He also felt a lot during the Red Riding Hood incident in the past.
‘When it comes to factions, it’s not about who is stronger.’
That may be more important right now. But in the end, the future of the clan did not depend on strength. The clans that fled during the Jeoksadae Incident had to endure indescribable hardship for several years.
Not only was Jongnam’s influence in Seoan destroyed, but he lost the position of representative of Seoan to Hwa Yeongmoon. Therefore, we had to keep our eyes open and watch as various factions left Jongnam and came under Hwasan’s command.
But I didn’t really feel any resentment. Because that was the price they paid for the mistakes they made.
‘A soldier who does not protect the helpless civilians is no different from a robber with a sword.’
The Nammyeong and Xi’an clans felt that lesson painfully with their whole being.
It’s not that I’m not afraid. Why don’t they know the outstanding reputation of the Sa sects who are flocking here now? No one knows that fighting against them with just the people here now would be nothing short of a mess.
but.
‘Sometimes you have to fight against an oncoming cart.’
I learned this as I watched the volcano they had ignored so much become famous throughout the world.
People who are not from Shaanxi may think that the volcano is so famous because it has become stronger, but at least Shaanxi people know. The reason why Hwasan is able to become as famous as he is now is because he did not compromise or back down.
“I will fight to the death of every last disciple, so don’t worry too much.”
“Thank you, Moonju.”
At that time, Dongbanghoe, the gatekeeper of the Uigeonmun Gate, asked a question with a shocked face.
“By the way, Nam Munju. “Why are you setting up camp at the top of this galaxy?”
“hmm?”
“no. “I know that if they are interested in wealth, they will attack from the top of the galaxy, but wouldn’t it be better to close the gates and block them from the castle walls?”
To those words, Hwayeongmunju Wiripsan answered on his behalf.
“That is a bottom line.”
“What is it?”
Wiripsan nodded.
“Not many people can climb on top of the castle wall, and the height of the wall is no obstacle to such experts. “If they jump onto the wall, can they be stopped by just those occupying the top?”
“…Hmm. “After hearing it, I think so.”
“And it’s impossible for us to block the entirety of this wide wall by ourselves. “It would be better to be here where we can take advantage of numbers.”
The manor at the top of the galaxy is the largest in Xi’an. If we stick together, it can be easier to deal with the enemy.
“I am concerned that the enemy may not come here right away and attack the civilians first…” “
Then we should go and fight back. But… it’s probably not very likely. “The first thing they will do is check to see if the Galaxy Top has escaped.”
“Well, I understand.”
The village owners nod their heads in understanding at Wiripsan’s words.
At the same time, tension began to spread across everyone’s faces. After listening to Wiripsan’s explanation, I felt that they really had to fight against those sects on their own.
“…Damn Sapa bastards. Why come to Xi’an again?”
“Isn’t it because the shade is gone? Damn it! “If Jongnam hadn’t visited us, they wouldn’t have even been able to get there.”
“Even if Jongnam had visited Bongmun, if only Hwasan had been there…”
The fact that the last words came not from Hwayeongmun but from Dongbanghoe of Uigeommun, Jongnam’s secular family, probably proves Hwasan’s changed status in Xi’an.
It was a time when everyone felt a subtle sense of anxiety.
“Moonju!”
Openness came in from outside with a contemplative face.
“The Sapa bastards have arrived outside the castle!”
Wiripsan’s face hardened.
‘already?’
Much faster than expected. That means their inaction goes beyond what is known.
‘I guess there will be more misfortune today than good.’
He strengthened his mind and gave a warning to the agitated door owners.
“The place they are targeting is none other than the West Bank.”
“….”
“So, of course we have to protect it, right? It doesn’t matter how strong the enemies are. “What’s important is that the people of Xi’an trust us.”
The male name narrowed his eyes.
“You are saying the obvious. We know that better than anyone else. “Because we were born and raised here in Xi’an!”
This means that you should not be condescending when it comes to topics that come from outside. Wiripsan smiled at those words.
“I feel reassured.”
“joy.”
The male name shouted with a stern face.
“Let’s let those evil bastards know that Xi’an is a dragon dragon!”
“yes!”
“Defeat Sapa!”
It was a shout meant to shake off fear, but it clearly had an effect. As the morale-boosting men formed their formation, Hwang Jong-ui quietly approached Yu Lip-san and asked:
“Are you okay, Lord Moon?”
Wiripsan laughed quietly at those words.
“Sangdan lord. Although I don’t know anything, I do know one thing.”
“That means…”
“If you receive a favor, you should know how to repay it.”
“….”
“I was barely given a chance to repay the favor I received from the volcano. Is there anything to be afraid of?”
Hwang Jong-ui, who saw him smiling, eventually nodded quietly.
“I feel the same way.”
And that moment.
Finally, a group of people spewing out harsh killings arrived in front of the Xian city gate.
