Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 243

The blockade ordered by Sangsalmun was not lifted even after five days.

The Grand Duke and I spent some leisurely time holed up in a guesthouse near Somaksan Mountain.

Of course, he didn’t forget to cheer Hogok-yeon up from time to time.

“Why are you saying it can’t be done?”

“Didn’t I tell you? “A lockdown order has been issued.”

“Isn’t that something that has nothing to do with us?”

“Please understand. Currently, the Guizhou Samjeol (貴州三切) has invaded the main sect’s territory. “It could be dangerous to move now.”

“They have no reason to target us, and even if they are attacked, we can defeat them.”

“…….”

Sangsalmun wouldn’t want to release me, not knowing what he might do in an emergency like this.

So, they must be holding me captive like this.

I took aim at that and went to Hogok-yeon several times a day to complain.

To make the other person feel pressured.

To prevent Sangsalmun’s disciples, including him, from feeling wary and leaving the guesthouse.

‘Just throwing out a few words like this would be enough.’

After an argument, I returned to my lodgings on this floor, smiled happily, and stretched out.

We asked Cheonghyeoldomun to withdraw after attracting a reasonable amount of attention.

The current situation would be resolved before long.

Sit cross-legged on the bed and spend some time practicing fortune-telling.

smart.

I slowly opened my eyes to the sound of a knock on the door, took a long breath, and stood up.

Outside the door, Jeomsoi was standing holding a note.

When I received the note and checked its contents, a faint smile appeared on my face.

『I found a sacred object.』

It was a letter sent by Bangcheoksam.

Finally, the purpose of coming to Guangxi was achieved.

Now all that remains is to join the group waiting in Guilin and return to the Sichuan branch.

* * *

Ten days have passed since I stayed at the guest house near Somaksan Mountain.

The blockade imposed by Sangsalmunju the night before was lifted.

The disciples of Cheonghyeol Daomun, who were wandering around the border between Guizhou and Guangxi, quietly returned to the monastery as if something had happened, and the Guizhou Samjeol, who had been wandering around the territory of Sangsalmun, also disappeared like a ghost.

Sangsalmun’s disciples, who were very nervous because they thought a war would soon break out, could not easily accept the situation.

The proof was that the lockdown was maintained for two more days even after the situation was over.

“Then we’ll just head back.”

“I will escort you to the outskirts of Namnyeong.”

“You don’t have to do that.”

“You don’t have to decline. “We have also come under orders from Lord Mun.”

“If that’s the case, I understand.”

Sangsalmun’s disciples, including Ho Gok-yeon, remained vigilant until the very end.

My group and I returned to Gyerim under surveillance under the guise of escort.

Until they said goodbye and parted ways, none of Sangsalmun’s disciples paid attention to Bangcheoksam, who was disguised as a coachman.

* * *

A guesthouse located on the outskirts of Gyerim.

As I was resting in my lodgings on this floor, Bangcheoksam, dressed in shabby clothes, opened the door, came in, and handed me a small bundle.

When I unwrapped the bundle and checked its contents, I let out a low exclamation.

It was an incense burner with colorful patterns engraved on it.

I don’t know what era it was made in, but looking at its shape, it seemed like it was an object used for religious events or rites.

‘I finally got it.’

A sacred object required to enter the secret temple of Muyeong Shintu.

In his previous life, the Hebei Peng family had suffered greatly in the process of securing this.

Information about Bidong leaked out and became known throughout the central plains, resulting in a large-scale scramble.

On the other hand, I learned a lesson from memories of my past life and quietly secured a sacred object.

Use your cards appropriately and do it easily and without any noise.

‘The planned chaos was prevented in advance. With this, the Baekdo martial arts team will not be able to concentrate on the battle between the demons and demons and become embroiled in internal strife.’

As a bonus, he was able to monopolize the legacy of Shintu, so it was literally killing two birds with one stone.

Palace Changmyeong, who was quietly watching my reaction, asked as if asking.

“But was there any need to bring in the Cheonghyeoldomun?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to be sure? “There was no other card that was as useful in getting Sangsalmun’s attention.”

“No matter how much attention it attracted and it didn’t lead to an all-out war, it didn’t mean it moved an entire large sect. “I would have had to pay a significant price.”

“It worked out cheaply. Don’t you know about the situation of the Cheonghyeoldomun?”

Cheonghyeoldomun suffered a huge financial blow due to the agreement signed with me last year.

And I promised financial support to the Cheonghyeoldomunju Hyeoljeokdo (血積刀) and said this.

[I have one request from Cheonghyeoldomun. Whenever this side requests help through the Guizhou branch, disciples will be dispatched to the Sacheon branch.]

[Are you asking us to provide manpower?]

[Yes. External activities will be difficult for a while anyway, so I think it would not be a bad idea to send the remaining manpower to a foreign land rather than waste it.] This time, we were able to attract the attention of the Sangsalmun by mobilizing the disciples of the Cheonghyeoldomun because of the deal that was concluded at the time

. The virtue of was great.

“Even so, I can’t shake the feeling that it’s excessive.”

“it’s okay. “You will get more profit than your investment.”

“Why don’t you tell me slowly now? “What are you planning to use that incense burner for?”

“I guess it’s okay if I tell you, senior.”

I nodded and answered calmly.

“This is the key to access the secret building of Shintu.”

“Shintu? Are you really talking about Muyeongsintu?”

“That’s right.”

“……her.”

Bangcheoksam burst into laughter.

It seems he had no idea that the item he found had such high value.

“indeed. “There was a reason why I was confident that I would get more than what I invested.”

“For your information, the monument left behind by Muyeongsintu is hidden in Sacheon. “When I get back to the branch, I plan to start digging right away.”

“…….”

“Of course, I will not forget to take care of your share.”

“There is no need for that. Rather…”

Bangcheoksam, who was staring at the window, trailing off, quickly grabbed the bow in his hand.

Then, he hung three arrows on the string and pulled them.

I also hardened my expression and pulled out the damro (湛盧) and held it in my hand.

Kwajangchang!

Immediately afterwards, the window shattered and a man wearing a mask burst in.

Magical energy that stimulates the skin.

It didn’t take long to realize the other person’s identity.

‘Movie College!’

Yeongeumdae (影蔭隊).

An inspection organization directly under the command of Ma.

I never thought they would attack again at this point.

“Ugh!”

A scream came from the next room.

It seems that Choyul, the grand duke of the Manjang family, was also attacked.

I narrowed my eyes and unfolded the Wolyeonggeom sword.

Fourth Herbivorous Chamwol (斬月)

A sword strike that cuts through the moon.

The sword strike, whose power was amplified through the use of special internal power, was aimed at the masked man’s side.

The masked man countered by swinging the dagger in his hand as if he had been waiting.

Whoops!

A heavy wave encroached on the area.

The floor sank and furniture in the room flew in all directions.

‘Hwagyeong (化境).’

Although it was only a one-shot match, I was able to know for sure.

That the other person is an expert on the same level as me.

‘Not good.’

It’s true that the opponent is a very talented team, but I didn’t think they would be defeated.

The problem was the archduke in the next room.

What if the archduke is taken hostage while his ankles are being held by the man in front of him?

A very difficult situation would arise.

From the beginning, the opponent must have been aiming for that as well, aiming for the moment when Bangcheoksam and I were gathered in one room.

“Seniors!”

“Know.”

Ku-kwa-kwa-kwaang!

Bangcheoksam fired an arrow at the wall.

Beyond the collapsed wall, masked men were seen attacking the Archduke.

“Kaaak!”

Two arrows hit the Youngeum member’s shoulder and knee.

Bangcheoksam wasn’t targeting him.

The film crew member himself took on the role of a meat shield.

‘Are you late!’

I clicked my tongue and opened the Wolyeonggeom sword again.

I knew there were civilians nearby, but I had no time to spare my strength.

The fifth herbivorous half moon.

The sword, which was soaring in a gentle curve, suddenly fell down.

The energy flowing along the surface of the sword flared up and took on a clear shape.

Kwaaaaang!

A new type of masked person that bounces and flies away with a loud noise.

Instead of chasing him, I flew in the direction where the Archduke was.

Pow!

A smoke screen obscured the view.

A member of the Royal Guard, carrying the unconscious Archduke on his shoulders with a blood sword, leaped through the broken window.

Four film crew members blocked my path to buy time.

bang! Kwakwakwak!

It goes without saying, but there was no way that several top experts joining forces could be my opponent.

This was the same even if visibility was limited.

“Kaaak!”

“Bwak!”

Everyone fell out without being able to last five rounds.

The problem was that in the meantime, the Yeongeumdaewon carrying the Archduke had grown far away.

Bangcheoksam, who was chasing behind, was engaged in a battle with his path blocked by a man presumed to be Yeongeum Daeju.

‘The Demon Cult leader is such a persistent person.’

I cursed and started a light attack.

I thought the two groups I had previously sent to the English music college were wiped out and had given up.

I never thought they would send new personnel even after suffering such huge losses.

‘I can’t afford to help Bangcheoksam against Lord Yeongeum.’

If they couldn’t get the archduke back here, they would be dragged along as they intended.

That situation had to be avoided.

The Archduke is not a particularly important person or anything to me, but I asked Manjangse for help and promised to protect his safety.

If he were to be harmed here, the reputation he had worked so hard to build up would be damaged.

“joy!”

The film crew members who were running away turned around and sprayed memorization.

But the person they were targeting wasn’t me.

In the direction from which the sharp iron needle flew, there were ordinary people who were startled and came out of the guest room.

‘Damn it.’

I swung my sword with an annoyed expression and struck down the memorization.

Meanwhile, the film crew grew increasingly distant.

It was then.

“Bwak!”

A member of the film crew fell to the ground, holding the back of his neck.

Those who were moving together looked around with puzzled expressions.

“Ugh!”

Another film crew member knelt on the ground, clutching his side.

The black night clothes were soaked in blood.

“Who are you?”

The Yeongyin Daewon carrying the Archduke on his shoulder drew his sword like a thunderbolt and swung it to the left.

The woman hiding in the bushes took a big leap to avoid it.

Sigh!

The next moment, the soft sword pulled out of the woman’s waistband passed through the young woman’s neck.

It was such neat workmanship that I was impressed.

“…Tsk!”

A man believed to be Yeongeumdaeju pushed Bangcheoksam away and ran away.

It seemed like they decided that anything more than this would be meaningless.

I suddenly appeared and approached the woman who helped me and spoke to her.

“I never thought I would see you again like this.”

“surprised?”

“I thought you were coming to the Sacheon branch.”

“Then I changed my route when I heard you were in Guangxi.”

The woman, Cheon Ga-ryeong, laughed as she shook the blood off her sword.