Moon-Shadow Sword Emperor

Episode 369

“Meet the Lord.”

“Welcome.”

Maengjubu’s conference room.

Dozens of pairs of eyes turned towards me at once.

I sighed in my heart and sat down in the empty seat.

‘A lot of people have gathered.’

It was not a meeting held regularly.

There was no separate summons order from the leader.

However, an unusually large number of people gathered in one place.

‘It probably means that the two reserve members are on high alert.’

In the first place, it was not an issue that needed to be handled by holding a grand meeting.

Originally, the agenda would have been passed with a visit to the leader’s personal office and a light discussion.

The reason the matter escalated was because high-ranking officials in Meng unanimously raised objections.

‘I expected it to some extent.’

What became a problem was the inaction of the two people I brought with me.

A warrior who has reached the realm of absolute perfection and an expert in the art of peace who has mastered the vision of openness.

Even so, there were many outstanding talents in Cheonan Gambu.

Even as I ascended to the prefectural level, my status rose to the point where I could pierce the sky.

But what if Wu Ji-jin and Meng Gyeong also join in?

The power possessed by one department becomes too powerful.

Whether those who belong to the Maengju faction or those who belong to the Elder faction.

Everyone could not help but feel a sense of crisis.

‘At least Meng-gyeong is okay. Although he is a talented person who ranks among the top 100 great masters, it is not true that he is dangerous enough to destroy the balance of power between each faction.’

Above all, he was a person of openness.

Opening is a representative martial arts faction belonging to the pro-Maengju faction.

From the perspective of the Maengju faction, his joining the Cheonan Inspectorate could have meant surveillance and control.

Of course, if the transaction between me and Jiewang and the true identity of Meng Jing are revealed, they will also have different opinions.

The first to speak was the old Murim lord, Hwabaek Joo, who was sitting at the head table.

“I heard you’ve recruited two talented people. “I’m really happy that someone with that much power voluntarily decided to join the alliance.”

“yes. “Now that the Great War is in full swing, their presence will be a great help to the Murim Alliance.”

“You have done a great thing for me.”

“Now that you say that, I don’t know what to do.”

As I politely bowed my head, an uncomfortable air lingered in the room.

The high-ranking officials of the Meng Dynasty, sitting around a large table, cleared their throats and looked at each other.

“I think it’s a little unclear whether this is something to be happy about.”

The person who raised his right hand as if pouring cold water and spoke was none other than Yeongseong Dojang.

An elder from the Cheongseong faction.

When I visited Wolhwajang, I heard that Dokgok’s assassin, who played Woo Hwayeon, was harsh and kicked out, and the way he looked at me was not kind.

‘Who arbitrarily broke into an unclaimed house?’

There are a lot of things I want to say, but since this is a busy space, I decided to hold back for now.

It’s impossible to argue over personal matters during a meeting hosted by a leader.

The man in black didn’t give me a detailed explanation, so I didn’t know exactly what happened.

“What does it mean?”

“It is good to accept Meng Jing as a member of the Meng. A talented person who studied martial arts from a retired elder of openness a long time ago. “You can trust it as your identity is guaranteed.”

The opening ended the laundering of Meng Gyeong’s identity immediately.

It was only natural that he could not let the whole world know that he was the one who betrayed the monks.

“But Wu Jiajin, the Grand Prince of the Beast Palace, is different. “Isn’t he a person who fled to the central plains due to political strife?”

The Blue Dragon Lord and the Hyeonmu Lord.

Taeyeon-geom (太延劍), an elder from the Shaman faction, and Nam Hak-geom (嵐虐劍), an elder from the communal faction.

Even Sohyeongeom (昭賢劍), who usually took my side, nodded as if he approved of Youngseong Dojang’s words.

‘I’ll give up on Wu Jiajin because I’ll give up on making 100 concessions to get Meng Jing back, is this it?’

A burst of laughter came out.

Isn’t the intention too blatant?

At the very least, if Wu Ji-jin’s inaction had been hidden, things would have been resolved easily.

If that were the case, this place wouldn’t have been created in the first place.

‘Tsk.’

A conversation that Woo Ga-jin had with the Sangsalmundo members not long ago flashed through my mind.

[This is already the fourth time I’ve met a group like you.]

[What do you mean!]

[You idiots who are riding on the name value of the group they belong to. Are all warriors in the central plains like this?]

Everyone gathered here probably had some understanding of Wu Ga-jin’s inaction.

Because he did not hide his inaction.

There are already affiliated companies that have suffered damage as a result, so what more can I say?

‘It’s not unreasonable for them to be wary of Wu Ga-jin’s existence.’

He was a person who would surely rise to absolute heights as time passed.

What if he overcomes the wall after joining?

Cheonan Gambu will have as many as two absolute experts.

It was clear that he would want to prevent such a situation at all costs.

Of course, it was not an issue that could be opposed blindly.

This is wartime, and it is a shame to have one high-quality soldier.

It was rather easy to prevent Eum-gwi, who had stepped down from his position as White Dragon Lord, from applying to Cheonangambu.

On the other hand, what about Wu Jiajin, who is not even a member of the central circle, let alone an existing blind sword?

If I want to bring in talent from outside to my department, why would I stop that from happening?

“What is scarier than an enemy is an ally who cannot be trusted. “Can you safely entrust your back to a Nanman warrior who has no attachment or regret to the martial arts world?”

That’s why Yeongseong Dojang risked Wu Ga-jin’s origins and situation.

He is not a person who will devote himself to Baekdo martial arts.

To claim that it was clear that he would gather his followers in the central plains and try to challenge Namman’s hegemony once again.

As I was observing the atmosphere, I slowly opened my mouth.

“I know what you’re talking about, but the situation you’re worried about won’t happen.”

“How can you guarantee that?”

“As you said, Woo Ga-jin is a person who fled to the central plains due to political strife. “Then why do you think someone like that decided to apply to the Murim Alliance?”

“That is, in order to create a force that follows oneself…”

“If that is really the goal, there is no need to join the alliance. There is even no reason to apply to the Cheonan Inspectorate. Rather, Maeng’s discipline and the special nature of the department would be holding him back.”

“…….”

“I don’t think he’s an idiot and couldn’t even make such a simple calculation.”

“Then what do you think his purpose is?”

“There are two main things. Firstly, because my sister is in the main group, and secondly, because I am the best person to entrust my body to.”

“It is a plausible inference, but it is not enough. “Isn’t it possible that they are trying to take care of their personal safety first and then proceed with the work step by step?”

“Then let me ask you. Do you think he can form his own faction while working under me?”

“…….”

A furrow was carved into Yeongseong Dojang’s forehead.

As he hesitated, unable to find the words to answer, Taeyeon Geom, who was watching, tapped the table with her index finger and said.

“In short, it means that you will supervise Wu Ji-jin to prevent him from doing anything foolish. “Did I understand it correctly?”

“That’s right.”

“May I ask why you take such a risk?”

“It’s an exhibition now. And Wu Ga-jin is a warrior with one of the greatest skills in all of Nanman. “Isn’t he a talent too precious to pass up?”

“That makes it even more dangerous.”

“We have enough control.”

“That’s interesting. “I can’t believe you, and no one else, would say such a thing.”

“……?”

“Do you remember what reason you gave before for the need to revive Cheonangambu?”

I was momentarily speechless.

Due to the rapid expansion of its power, the Murim League suffered the side effect of poor internal control.

And that side effect became the justification for the revival of Cheonan Gambu.

Taeyeon Geom was saying this to me right now.

Why does the head of the Cheonan Inspector General, who is supposed to focus on internal crackdowns, want to bring in someone as dangerous as Woo Ga-jin?

I don’t know about other people, but I think you shouldn’t do that.

‘That’s right.’

Is it right that the Cheonan Inspector General, who should be eliminating potential threats, is instead increasing his concerns?

It’s just a play on words, but as a cause, there’s nothing better.

Indeed, the elder was a senior.

Should I say that the taste of skill stands out?

The stab was aimed precisely at the painful area.

“Wu Ji-jin must not be allowed to join.”

“My thoughts are also the same as those of the two elders. “The Cheonan Inspector General said he would crack down on his own, but I think the risk is too great to just believe and accept that.”

“I don’t think that Director Cheonan has done anything wrong. However, it is also clear that there is a need to be wary of the dangers his actions may pose. “These issues must be dealt with firmly at the grasslands.”

Did he decide that now was his opportunity?

Everyone who was looking for an opportunity raised their hands and said one thing at a time.

There was tension in the conference room.

The atmosphere was tense, as if it might break at any moment.

It was the moment when Joo Hwa-baek, who had been thinking while wiping his beard, finally opened his mouth.

Shake!

The door to the conference room opened and a Blue Dragon member rushed in.

A face that looks urgent.

Everyone frowned and looked back at the man.

“Lord! “It’s urgent!”

“What’s going on?”

“This is news from the opening! “It is said that the forces of the Demonic Cult have begun to move!”

“Demon Cult?”

The middle school students who were giving the Cheongryongdae member who was sprinkling ashes on the finished rice looked surprised.

The rumbling noise spread.

Soon the conference room became noisy, as if a beehive had been disturbed.

I narrowed my eyes and muttered to myself.

‘It’s coming.’

I had been anticipating this since I heard that the Demonic Cult had completed the work of relocating its headquarters.

That there will be a large-scale battle soon.

It was as obvious as fire that the Demonic Church would turn its attention to the battlefield after stabilizing the occupied territory.

“So, which direction did you say it was moving? Sacheon (四川)? Hebei?”

“Both areas!”

“……what?”

“They say they are dividing their forces and attacking two areas at the same time! It even seems that a third army has been detected heading towards Hubei!”

I ended up making a blank expression at the unexpected story.

A simultaneous strike in three directions.

‘What is this?’

I couldn’t believe it even after hearing it.

The total amount of power possessed by the Demonic Cult does not reach that of the martial arts faction.

If we were to compare only the top experts, they would be roughly similar, but the difference in basic numbers was enormous.

The Demonic Cult, which was already outnumbered, dispersed its forces and attacked.

‘Where on earth did such a fool’s errand come from?’