Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor
Chapter 130

Episode 130

When I changed the way I conducted research, the effects were immediate.

I was able to hear an interesting story from Seo Ho-seon, who went on an infiltration mission to the black market.

“So, are you saying that the masked martial arts people purchased ten young men and women under the age of two?”

“yes. Due to the nature of the market, there were quite a few people who hid their identities with masks or masks, but that group definitely stood out.”

“Did they do anything unusual?”

“It wasn’t like that. However, the level of each item was too high to be a simple slave trader. He also showed great care for the health of the slaves he purchased.”

“Did you ever sense demonic energy from them?”

“It wasn’t like that.”

I narrowed my eyes and was lost in thought.

Just because someone was a demonic cultist, there was no law that meant they would walk around radiating demonic energy.

This is because believers belonging to foreign centers who frequently go on missions often learn the method of meditation rather than magic.

‘The part I’m more interested in is…’

I was concerned about the fact that they were purchased by unknown masked people.

Originally, the act of purchasing had a purpose.

However, when purchasing slaves, the Mask people did not discriminate between men and women.

The only thing they have in common is that they are all young people under the age of Lee Rip.

‘I can’t figure out what the slaves were purchased for.’

When I conducted an investigation into the disappearance case, I felt disappointed in this area.

However, now I am starting to question its irregularity.

‘I think it was worthwhile to change the direction of the investigation.’

It seemed worth digging into a little more detail.

I instructed Seo Ho-seon to continue to monitor the movements of the black market and illegal slave dealers and issued an order to banish them.

He then called Damun and left the guesthouse.

The night before, a man who identified himself as a member of the Gwiju branch handed me a letter.

The letter stated that Cheonghyeoldomun had declared war on Hyogajang (驍家莊) and that he would like help preventing it.

‘First of all, nominally I came to help the Gwiju branch, so I should be seen participating in the battle.’

* * *

At the same time, somewhere in Gwiju.

The red-robed man who heard his subordinate’s report in a sealed stone room frowned and asked back.

“Heavenly Dragon? “Are you talking about the late Ji-soo, who made a great contribution in suppressing the assassination army?”

“That’s right.”

“Why does that guy show up in Gwiju?”

“It appears that you have responded to the Guizhou branch’s request for support.”

“Why did the ganja planted at the branch only become known now? “There is no way Cheonryong would have visited the branch without contacting us in advance.”

“He said it was not within his jurisdiction to check what kind of communication he had with other branches. “It seems like it was an issue that even the branch manager didn’t pay much attention to in the first place.”

“You seem like a useless guy.”

The enemy man tsk and clicked his tongue.

Heavenly Dragon (天龍) Yeonsun.

It was a familiar nickname and name.

Isn’t he the person who took the life of the youngest brother, the youngest brother, and no one else?

‘You probably know about the existence of artificial ruins… no. Anyway, that’s too much of an idea.’

I was nervous.

Just walking all the way to Gwiju with a request for support, which was just a formal document, was nerve-wracking, and he even brought along Chang Myeong-gung, a renowned expert in the field.

I couldn’t help but feel wary.

‘Could it be that the religious leader foresaw this situation and assigned that crazy old man to me?’

Il Da-kyung rubs his chin and ponders.

The man said, shaking his head as if shaking off his thoughts.

“Are you behaving calmly, Mr. Demon?”

“yes. You haven’t stepped out of your private room for the past few days. “They seem to be satisfied with the continuous supply of fresh blood.”

“Then you are lucky.”

“I have one more thing to report to you.”

“Let me tell you.”

“I’m not sure, but it seems like there’s a group trying to get to the bottom of the disappearance case.”

“…It’s not good news.”

The enemy man let out a low curse.

The man in black across from me looked around with a nervous expression.

I couldn’t help but feel afraid because I knew who the enemy man was swearing at.

What if the person in question hears that?

I don’t know, but it was going to be a big disaster.

“The identity of the group has not been confirmed. “They seem to be very meticulous and careful people.”

“That’s something that can’t be helped. Because you can’t move around here. “Since we cannot actively investigate, we are at a disadvantage in information warfare.”

“The good news is that their movements stopped two days ago. “I think they gave up because there was no progress in the investigation.”

“I’m glad I found it rewarding to please the old man.”

The enemy man muttered as if chewing.

Now he doesn’t even use the title ‘Magun’.

Cold sweat formed on the black man’s forehead.

“Is there anything else to report?”

“doesn’t exist.”

“I’ll give you a mission.”

“Please tell me anything.”

“I will write a letter and deliver it to the Blue Blood Master. “Since we can’t move on our own, we’ll have to borrow the power of our allies.”

“All right.”

* * *

“If you surrender obediently, there will be no bloodshed.”

“gibberish! Do you think the head of the Hyo family, with 70 years of tradition, would accept the humiliation of falling under the Sado clan?”

“Are you really saying that you will reject the advice and choose punishment?”

“Do you accept the cup offered by those who have abandoned humanity, righteousness, and righteousness? “It’s a story that’s not worth even thinking about!”

“It looks like you’re desperate to die!”

The martial arts people who confronted each other across the wall of Hyogajang (驍家莊) shouted at each other.

An imminent situation.

Namgung Baek, who was observing the situation from afar, said as if encouraging me.

“When will the Grand Hyeop of Changmyeong Palace arrive?”

“He will never appear here. “Because I didn’t call you in the first place.”

“What do you mean!”

“Isn’t it impossible to reveal the knife that has already been hidden? From the looks of it, it doesn’t look like the Cheonghyeoldomunju himself came forward.”

“but!”

“First, lower your voice. Aren’t other monks agitated when they hear this?”

“The power of the Cheonghyeoldomun is greater than what the Sacheon branch leader thinks. “Even if a fire fighter master comes to the forefront, I can’t guarantee that we will be able to stop them.”

“That’s why you have to keep your trump card hidden. “Isn’t this a one-time fight that will end?”

“…….”

“Don’t worry too much. Didn’t I tell you? “There is a way to defeat them.”

“So what exactly is that method? There is no way to go to Changmyeong Palace, so what can you do…”

“See it with your own eyes and see for yourself.”

While he was arguing with Baek Namgung, the battle began.

The warriors of the Cheonghyeoldomun clan roared and rushed towards Hyogajang.

As befits the disciples of the Sado School, which has a long history and tradition, all of them were highly skilled.

In particular, the prayers emanating from the bodies of the three old men leading the disciples were unusual.

‘Did you say they are the three elders who support the Cheonghyeoldo Gate?’

Gwiju Samjeol (貴州三切).

Each and every one of them was a master who had reached the pinnacle of excellence.

Although his skills were not comparable to those of the Baekdae masters, at least in Hyogajang, there were no masters who could compete with them.

Wow!

Just before the Cheonghyeoldomun’s warriors crossed the wall and entered the interior of Hyogajang.

Damun, who was waiting, threw the fetish on the floor.

Then something surprising happened.

Saaaaa.

Fog covered the area around Hyogajang.

The fog was so thick that even a warrior who had reached his peak could not see an inch in front of him.

Kaang!

Let’s go!

As the pre-installed battle law was activated, the Cheonghyeoldomun side camp became a state of chaos.

The warriors, enveloped in fog, began to fight among themselves.

“Holy shit!”

“Stop! “It’s a trap!”

“Don’t fight, get back! “We have to get out of the camp!”

Gwiju Samjeol shouted at the top of his voice, but it did not reach the disciples who had lost their senses due to anxiety.

In the blink of an eye, there were dozens of victims.

“…….”

Namgung Baek, who was watching the scene with me from afar, had a blank expression.

“How on earth did this happen?”

“Actually, the secretary of our branch is a very capable person.”

“yes?”

Based on the information sent from Hao Mun, I found out that the Blue Blood Daemon’s next target was Hyogajang, and gave Damun one instruction.

Go to Hyogajangju, ask for his understanding, and set up a camp that surrounds the entire manor.

I deliberately did not inform the Gwiju branch of this fact.

This was because I was conscious of the possible presence of ganja.

“Have you ever heard of the nickname Chiunryong?”

“Queen Dragon?”

“It looks like you don’t know.”

Compared to other dragon peaks, the reputation of the Qiunryong was on the low side.

If it was natural, it was natural.

It’s a nickname created with a semi-derogatory meaning.

In fact, there were almost no people who thought that the Chiunryong and the Earth Dragon were the same.

“I can guarantee you that there will not be a better striker than him in the entire midfield.”

“…!”

Namgung Baek’s jaw dropped.

It seemed like he couldn’t easily accept the situation unfolding before his eyes.

“Kaaak!”

“You guys! “Go away!”

Even the warriors of the Cheonghyeol Daomun, who were so powerful, could not use much power in the face of unexpected supernatural phenomena.

I sat with my butt against a nearby rock and calmly admired the scene.

‘It looks like you prepared in a hurry.’

Since arriving in Gwiju, Damun visited Hyogajang every day and focused on installing the Jinbeop.

Because it was not a strategy that took enough time to create, its power was somewhat low.

It doesn’t work for skilled players, including Guizhou Samjeol, and it’s also true that if you pay a little attention, you can easily replace the life path.

‘It won’t work the second time.’

This would be the first and last time I could have fun with Damun’s strategy.

It may be said that they suffered because they didn’t know it the first time, but from then on, they will keep the existence of Jinbeop in mind and make their moves.

‘But that’s enough.’

I drew a smile on my face as I stared at Damun, who was being protected by Hyogajang’s elite warriors.

‘After experiencing bitterness once, the Cheonghyeoldomun will have no choice but to move more cautiously than before. The pace of advance will be that much slower.’

In the first place, stopping Cheonghyeoldomun’s ambitions was beyond my interest.

What you need is some time.

While they were lazing around, I planned to subdue the Iron Blood Demon Army and achieve the purpose of my visit to Gwiju.

‘First, we capture the demonic cultists wandering around the black market and dig up information. It is only after that that the operation will begin in earnest.’