Emperor’s Sword [EN]: Chapter 59

Troublemaker!

The Divine Dragon Emperor, who had spent the night in the Sword Pavilion, was also waking up. As soon as he got up, he covered his head. His head was throbbing, and he felt dizzy.

“Master, isn’t this too much? How can you overwork my head like this…”

Hye-neung had been chanting Buddhist scriptures and delving into various ancient books all night. He hadn’t slept and had been doing that until sunrise, so it was natural that the Divine Dragon Emperor’s head was aching as if it would break. Yet, it was strange that he wasn’t sleepy. Well, it was as if he had slept during the night. It was just that his body was fully feeling the fatigue, which was the problem…

“Grandfather, did you cough?”

“Yes. Come in.”

“Did you sleep well last night?”

“Well, that is… Yes, I slept well.”

“Is that so? I feel so tired all over and my head is throbbing; I think I need to take a nap.”

“Why is that? Did Master Hye-neung do something?”

“He was chanting Buddhist scriptures and reading all night, so my body seems to be feeling a bit tired. It seems my body isn’t completely normal yet. I should be able to stay up for several nights without any impact…”

“It seems you are not fully recovered yet. But to think we have to live like this… It’s truly absurd. I thought it wouldn’t be a big deal; I just thought I could relax by sleeping a little earlier than others… It’s quite a concern.”

“Oh, didn’t they say that we wouldn’t have regained consciousness if it weren’t for these people? If you think about it, they are our saviors, so you shouldn’t think like that.”

“Well, that’s true… I understand.”

“And they are people who have made a name for themselves in the history of the martial world, so isn’t it an honor for us? Moreover, the person who entered your body is the Heavenly Demon… My heart is still pounding.”

“But, Grandfather!”

“Why, what is it?”

“If we summarize yesterday’s conversation… it seems that Commander Mun-yun is trying to unify the martial world…”

“You speak carelessly. In my judgment, that person is a giant beyond our imagination. Even if he has such thoughts, it is not something we can interfere with. So, don’t say anything.”

“But how can we condone something that is not right? We might have to do that in the future… If people who should uphold the right path use it for their own purposes, what will you do then?”

“Even so, I will do it. I hoped to take revenge even if it meant selling my soul to the devil. And now that my wish has come true… I will follow him even if I become a devil. Also, in my view, he doesn’t seem that evil… Perhaps if the martial world is unified by him, it might be a blessing for the martial world.”

“Grandfather, how can you say such things…”

“You too, don’t say anything else. This is our destiny. We were saved by him and given a new destiny… No matter what happens, we must follow him. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand.”

Dokgo Mu’s face was full of worry. He didn’t seem to fully agree with his grandfather’s words.

“They said that the devilish guy escaped to the Southern Alliance.”

“That’s what they said. It seems that everything is within his will. The current martial world is in the greatest chaos in history. Perhaps a person like Great Warrior Pa-cheon is needed during such times.”

“Anyway, it’s amazing. That there are people who manipulate the world as they please from the unseen side of the world…”

“That’s how the world is. The majority is often swayed by the will of the minority. The ambitions and ideologies of the minority often lead the majority without them even realizing it, and they often become victims. Even if we don’t talk about history, it’s the same in the immediate situation. But not everything is achieved by their will alone. In the end, the side that gains the consent of many people gains the era, and that is the flow of history defined as the trend.”

“Then, is Great Warrior Pa-cheon the master of that history?”

“We don’t know yet. It could end with just personal ambition, or he could gain the world.”

“Hmm… Do we really have to follow him silently?”

“We have no choice. Since we had already given up on life, wouldn’t it be too shameless to assert our own will?”

Dokgo Mu seemed to understand his grandfather’s intentions, but he wasn’t happy about following a path he knew was wrong. But he didn’t particularly want to argue either.

★ Dokgo Mu turned his steps towards Subin Pavilion. He was going to find his sister, Seol-ran. Subin Pavilion was still as beautiful as his sister’s figure. It was when he reached the floating bridge leading to the pavilion. A small boat was floating on the lake, and two people were sitting facing each other on it. It was Pa-cheon and Dokgo Seol-ran. Dokgo Mu turned away after discovering them. His sister Seol-ran’s face looked so happy.

‘Well. I don’t know about for grandfather or me, but if you can be happy, this might not be so bad. If only you can be happy…’

As his figure faded into the distance, Pa-cheon glanced in that direction. Pa-cheon already knew that he had come and turned back.

“Seol-ran, how do you feel?”

“It feels like a dream. I thought I would never be able to live here again…”

“Hehe, don’t worry about anything now. You have your grandfather and your brother by your side, right? And I’m here too…”

“I’m so happy. I wish it was a dream that wouldn’t end… But, I heard that grandfather and brother are only normal during the day?”

“They are normal at night too. It’s just that the person changes, which is the problem…”

“It’s so strange. It seems that human souls do exist. I thought it would be the end when I died… Shall we go see our grandfather?”

“Hehe, shall we?”

The boat they were on moved towards the shore on its own. They got off the boat side by side and walked away shoulder to shoulder.

★ In the past, the Sword Pavilion was guarded by the Heavenly Sword Unit. Out of the 6,000 members of the Iron Blood Clan, 2,000 from the Northern Sword Society’s Guardian Unit and the Heavenly Sword Unit were selected and assigned to guard the Sword Pavilion. They were still called the Heavenly Sword Unit. As Pa-cheon and Dokgo Seol-ran approached the Sword Pavilion, the guards greeted them respectfully and let them inside without any restrictions.

Even elders had to go through certain procedures to enter the Sword Pavilion and had to leave their weapons behind. However, Pa-cheon was the only one in the Martial Alliance who didn’t have to be checked and didn’t have to leave his weapons. This alone showed Pa-cheon’s position in the Martial Alliance.

Pa-cheon still had the Heavenly Demon Sword hanging on his waist, but no one recognized it. Well, it was difficult for people who were not members of the Heavenly Demon Cult to recognize the sword used by the Heavenly Demon 1,700 years ago.

Moreover, there was nothing particularly demonic about it, with the pattern of a heavenly dragon ascending on the hilt, the gold thread, and the gold thread pattern on the scabbard.

“Oh, welcome, Commander! Did Nan-i come too?”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

“Did the Alliance Leader sleep well?”

“Haha, of course. Thanks to the Commander’s concern, I was able to rest comfortably. Come, come. Sit down here. I had something to say to the Commander anyway.”

“To me?”

“Yes.”

The two sat facing the Divine Dragon Emperor, Dokgo Jeong. Dokgo Jeong looked at the two with a pleased expression. The sight was so pleasing. Her beauty, with her face uncovered, was so exquisite that even a celestial maiden would be jealous, and Pa-cheon was no less so, so they were truly a match made in heaven.

“What is it about?”

“It’s nothing. It’s not that there’s anything special, but I thought it would be good to discuss the matter of the Southern Alliance together.”

“Hmm…”

Pa-cheon realized that he remembered all of last night’s conversation with Gae-wang. Then, Pa-cheon’s gaze towards him began to intensify.

“What exactly do you want to discuss?”

“Great Warrior Pa-cheon!”

“……What is it you want to say?”

Pa-cheon’s gaze hardened. Dokgo Seol-ran began to feel nervous as the atmosphere between her grandfather and Jeong-rang grew cold.

“What I want to say is… you saved the life of this old and useless man, so I want to entrust this life to you, though it is insufficient. I am the leader of the Martial Alliance, but whether I am the head of the Northern Sword Society or not, I wish to be your subordinate.”

With those words, he stood up and bowed to Pa-cheon before anyone could stop him. Pa-cheon and Seol-ran were equally surprised. They had not expected him to do such a thing. Pa-cheon still had a stern face and was looking down at him.

“I don’t know why you are doing this, but I cannot accept it. It is impossible for me to take you as my subordinate, no matter who sees it.”

“Is that so? It doesn’t matter what others think. I have already decided to do so, and I just want to know what my lord’s will is. I am a righteous person. I have also lived my life with righteousness as my only value. Yet, the reason I want to serve you as my lord is simply because I am trying to accept my destiny, and there is no other reason. Please, accept me, even if this old man is useless.”

“Umm…”

Pa-cheon was hesitating. Accepting him as his subordinate, not just as a regular superior and subordinate, meant sharing their destiny. The 500 commanders of the Righteous Order were also his subordinates. However, they could not be subordinates like the Mad Demon Lord or the Shadowless Lord. The commanders of the Righteous Order could be used if necessary, or they could be ignored even if they were in danger of death.

However, if the Heavenly Demon Cult subordinates such as the Mad Demon Lord were in such danger, Pa-cheon would put everything aside to save them. There was such a clear difference between the two, and it was needless to say which side the Divine Dragon Emperor wanted to be on. He wanted to be in a master-servant relationship that transcended even values and ideologies. And that was impossible without absolute trust.

‘This is troublesome. Well, since he knows everything, it has to be settled somehow. But the Divine Dragon Emperor is…’

“Alright. Get up. I will acknowledge you as my subordinate.”

He did not speak informally to him until the end. It was out of consideration for Dokgo Seol-ran, who was next to him.

“Oh, brother.”

Dokgo Seol-ran turned her gaze towards the entrance and saw Dokgo Mu standing there, frozen. Dokgo Mu was shocked to see his grandfather, whom he respected and was most proud of in the world, kneeling before a young man of twenty-one.

“No… No way. How?”

Whisk.

Dokgo Mu turned and ran outside.

“Brother, brother.”

Dokgo Seol-ran followed him.

The Divine Dragon Emperor just stared blankly at the two people running outside.

“My lord, please don’t worry too much. That child will soon understand.”

“Is that so? But sometimes, when a person’s most precious values are shattered, they feel deep despair and confusion, and that sometimes makes them wander and collapse.”

……

★ “It seems we need to dispatch an investigation team, even if it’s just for formality.”

“That’s right. Let’s leave this to the Command Unit. I think I need to go to Ak-yang once, and I also need to deal with the Southern Alliance.”

“Will you do that? Then, will you only take the Righteous Command Unit?”

“That would be good. And I will take Dokgo Mu with me.”

“Yes, please do. What should we do about the Martial Alliance’s future actions…”

“First, dispatch troops to the Sichuan region, mainly with the forces of the Five Lotus Society. I heard that the situation there is not good these days.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“And let the Beggar Clan and the Shinan Sect continue to investigate any clues about the forces outside the world. They will soon show themselves in the Central Plains. Before a large-scale invasion, there will definitely be advance troops. It is not easy to defend effectively without knowing the extent of their power first. Then, I will prepare to leave.”

“Please be careful.”

“I trust you, Great Emperor.”

The two firmly grasped each other’s hands.

★ “Brother, brother!”

Dokgo Mu entered the forest in the back garden of the Sword Pavilion. Dokgo Seol-ran was following behind him. Dokgo Mu stopped at her call, but he did not turn around.

“Brother, grandfather too…”

“That’s enough. Stop it. I know what you’re going to say. But… I never thought that grandfather would kneel before someone. And that person is not a righteous person anyway, right? No one knows what he is thinking inside. I’m just worried that you and grandfather are giving your hearts too easily.”

“I know how you feel, brother. But that person is not that bad when you get to know him. It’s just that his personality has changed a bit due to a great despair… But fundamentally, he is a kind and good person.”

Dokgo Mu turned his body abruptly.

“So? Do you think that justifies what that person is doing now? Please, come to your senses. The martial world might become hell because of that person… You are not the cute and lovely sister you used to be either. Okay, everything is fine, but I can’t understand or want to understand grandfather’s actions. Do you understand? Grandfather is…”

“Stop it.”

It was the Divine Dragon Emperor. He was standing behind Dokgo Seol-ran, having approached unnoticed.

“That person is not someone you can judge carelessly with your shallow eyes. At least, I want to believe so. Who else can stop the coming bloodbath? Perhaps he is the absolute being who will end the bloodbath and bring true peace to this land.”

“Is that so? You must have seen what I couldn’t see because my eyes are dark. Don’t try to persuade me. Absolute being? Such a thing does not exist. I might believe in a hero or a tyrant, but…”

“Let’s stop. I don’t intend to persuade you or make you understand. I just hope that you will look at him as he is, without a distorted view. And then, I am willing to accept your decision.”

“Okay.”

Dokgo Mu gave a cold answer and went into the forest. He wanted to be alone. Dokgo Mu was a person with many wounds. The thought that he had lost his father, his only sister, and his grandfather, whom he respected most in the world, to one person gave him a despair that made his world collapse.

★ “Is he still the same?”

“Yes, Your Excellency.”

“Ui-no! Didn’t you say that the treatment was already finished to some extent?”

“That’s right. The treatment is already finished. But as long as he keeps his heart closed, this state will continue.”

“Huu, well, his heart must have been deeply wounded. He suffered such a thing at such a young age… I have to leave this place tomorrow. In the meantime, please take good care of this child, Ui-no. And So-gun should stay here for a while too. It would be more comfortable for him to live in the Martial Alliance than in the Beggar Clan. He can be a companion for Seol-ran…”

As Pa-cheon and Ui-no left, tears welled up in Hwan-sa’s eyes, who was left alone. Her eyes were still empty and contained no emotion, but they were speaking of sadness.

★ Night came again. Dokgo Mu was alone in the forest and faced the night.

“Huh? This guy, what a mess. Oh my, a man is even shedding tears? How absurd.”

The Heavenly Demon was wiping under his eyes with his hand. It was wet with tears.

“Such a weak guy, and a cripple with one arm… But still, he’s better than the old man, right? Ahem… To enjoy my refined hobbies, it’s better to have a young and energetic guy. Now, shall we go?”

Swoosh!

He traversed the space in an instant, practically flying through the air. His speed increased rapidly, and in a flash, he was pulled into the Divine Dragon Pavilion.

“Pa-cheon! Pa-cheon, where are you?”

The Heavenly Demon shouted as he entered the room. Inside were Gae-wang, the Twin Elders, and a young girl.

“Huh?”

The Heavenly Demon’s eyes widened.

“Wait, aren’t you So-gun?”

There was no way he wouldn’t recognize So-gun.

“Who are you, mister?”

So-gun stared at the Heavenly Demon with a puzzled look. She was surprised that a stranger recognized her right away.

Just then, Pa-cheon looked at the Heavenly Demon and spoke with a slightly annoyed tone.

“Hey, you! How can you just call out my name like that?”

Come to think of it, the Heavenly Demon had entered while calling his name in a rush. It wouldn’t matter since there were only the usual suspects inside the Divine Dragon Pavilion, but if members of the Righteous Path Alliance had been inside, it could have been a huge problem.

“Ah, sorry. I wasn’t thinking. Well, it happens. Hey, So-gun, let me tell you who I am…”

Pa-cheon was about to warn him to be more careful, but the Heavenly Demon was already next to So-gun.

“I am the Heavenly Demon. That means I’m the founder of the Heavenly Demon Sect.”

So-gun tilted her head.

“Master, what is this person saying? He seems strange… Have you been hanging out with weird people like this while I was bored?”

“What?”

The Heavenly Demon’s eyes widened as he glared, but So-gun didn’t even bat an eye.

“Hehe.”

“Hehe.”

Gae-wang and the Twin Elders were covering their mouths, trying to suppress their laughter. The sounds of them trying to hold back their laughter made it even more bizarre and irritated the Heavenly Demon.

“Hey, you guys!”

The three of them instantly fell silent.

“Heavenly Demon, don’t act up and come sit down.”

The Heavenly Demon glared at Pa-cheon, but Pa-cheon’s gaze remained calm.

“Hmm… What is it?”

He sat down in front of Pa-cheon and asked bluntly.

“You’re going with me tomorrow.”

“What? Where?”

His face lit up as he moved closer to Pa-cheon.

“First, it seems we need to go to Yueyang. After that, we need to go to Wuchang…”

“So what? That means we’re going to the Demonic Alliance and the Southern Alliance. Why? Did something happen to the Mad Demon Lord?”

“It’s not that, but it seems like we need to wrap things up quickly.”

“Well, tonight is mine, and tomorrow morning, I’ll have to ask this guy.”

The Heavenly Demon said, poking his head with his finger.

“Is that so? Haha, I guess I can’t get used to it either.”

“I’m the same. To live like this for the rest of my life… It’s truly miserable.”

“Why? You only need the night, right? Your noble and refined hobby is better at night than during the day…”

“That’s right! Before this night is over… Hey! You three!”

“Yes?”

“Go bring them here.”

“Yes? Who?”

“But this mister is funny. Why is he talking down to grandpa and acting like he’s equal to our master? Who are you?”

“So-gun, the guy in front of you is the Heavenly Demon.”

“What? Really?”

For a moment, So-gun didn’t know how to act. If he was the Heavenly Demon, then he was her ancestor. That meant she should treat him with utmost respect, and to do that, she had to bow first.

“So-gun greets the Heavenly Demon Ancestor.”

Reluctantly, So-gun bowed to him.

“Oh, yes. Get up.”

The Heavenly Demon was being kind, helping So-gun up. While doing so, he didn’t forget to put his hands under her armpits.

“Hahaha, such a cute disciple? Subordinate? Anyway, I’m happy to have a descendant. And your body is perfect for learning the Supreme Martial Arts. From now on, I’ll teach you a lot, not just Pa-cheon.

Come find me anytime. I love teaching martial arts even in the middle of the night. It’s okay.”

“Yes.”

Surprisingly, she answered demurely. After all, wasn’t the name Heavenly Demon extraordinary? Maybe in a few days, she would be as comfortable with him as she was with Pa-cheon, but for now, she, So-gun, was intimidated.

★ Another drinking party began. Of course, it was the Heavenly Demon who insisted on it, needless to say. Two Vice Commanders also happened to visit, so they joined the drinking party as well. Pa-cheon was on edge, worried that the Heavenly Demon might make a mistake.

[Heavenly Demon, you can’t make a mistake. You must remember that you are the grandson of the Sleeping Dragon Emperor.]

[I know. Do you think I’m that stupid?]

“Haha, let’s have another drink.”

Several rounds had already passed, but the Heavenly Demon still held onto the bottle, refusing to let go.

“We didn’t know that the young master liked to drink this much.”

They had heard that Dokgo Mu had called for courtesans from Kaifeng the night before and spent the night with them. The rumor had already spread throughout the Martial Alliance. Only Dokgo Mu was unaware of this fact.

“Is it just drinking? It is said that heroes are fond of women, though I’m not saying I’m a hero… Ah, but it’s a shame that there are no women at this drinking party. Do the two Vice Commanders have the ability to provide women?”

At Dokgo Mu’s words, the two men almost spat out the alcohol they were drinking. Their faces were filled with embarrassment.

“Haha, well, if you don’t have the ability, it can’t be helped, but I was just saying.”

[Heavenly Demon, are you out of your mind?]

[What? What’s wrong? Does this Martial Alliance not have any women? I need to get to the Central Plains quickly…]

“Haha, you’re quite the jokester.”

“Joking? I don’t know how to do that. I’m just saying, among men, isn’t it true that alcohol tastes best when a gentle woman is serving it? Should we go to our Kaifeng branch for a drink instead?”

Everyone hesitated at Dokgo Mu’s sudden suggestion.

“That’s enough. We have to leave early tomorrow, so there’s no need for that.”

Pa-cheon firmly stopped him.

“The Commander is right. It’s been a while since we’ve been to the Central Plains, so we shouldn’t lose sleep. So, let’s stop here for today…”

“Oh, come on, shouldn’t we be making the most of it? It’s said that a man’s night before a long journey is best spent with a woman.”

He was truly persistent. The others knew the Heavenly Demon’s true nature, so it didn’t matter, but the Vice Commanders, who didn’t know at all, were dumbfounded. They even thought he was going too far. So, they chose to ignore him completely. It was the moment when Dokgo Mu, the grandson of the Sleeping Dragon Emperor, was treated like a madman.

“What plans do you have for this trip to the Central Plains, Commander?”

It was Gwak Woon-sung’s question.

“First, I plan to visit Yueyang and hear about the situation at the branch there. It’s the second-largest branch after Hangzhou among the branches in Jiangnan [a region south of the Yangtze River], so there might be some gains. After that, I plan to visit the Southern Alliance in Wuchang and then head to Hangzhou.”

“Is that so? Then it will take several days. I think the headquarters of the Demonic Alliance might be somewhere near there. I hope we can find their base this time… but I guess it won’t be easy?”

“Haha, I guess I’ll have to go alone. Hey, Senior Gae-wang!”

At the Heavenly Demon’s words, the two Vice Commanders’ faces crumpled. Gae-wang was the head of the Elder Council of the Martial Alliance and a senior figure in the martial world. He was said to be friends with the Sleeping Dragon Emperor, so he was like a grandfather to him. The sight was unbearable, and the hot-tempered Gwak Woon-sung couldn’t stay still.

“Hey, young master. I’ve tried to let it go, but you’re going too far. The Commander, who is not only a member of the Martial Alliance but also the highest-ranking person in the martial world, is here, and even if it’s an informal drinking party, how can you speak to Senior Gae-wang, the head of the Elder Council, like that?”

Gwak Woon-sung’s words were reasonable and correct. After all, even though Dokgo Mu was the grandson of the Sleeping Dragon Emperor and the successor of the Northern Sword Society, he was still much younger than Gwak Woon-sung, who was of the same generation as the Wudang Sect Leader. His reckless behavior was very irritating.

The Heavenly Demon’s gaze turned to Gwak Woon-sung. He squinted and frowned deeply. He was upset. After all, he thought he was being as polite as possible, but how could Gwak Woon-sung know that?

“Hey, Gwak, how about we make a bet?”

His words were definitely unexpected. Pa-cheon was even worried that he might get angry and shout, but he was dumbfounded when he said something unexpected like this.

“What kind of bet are you talking about?”

“How about we make a bet, and the loser has to grant the winner one request?”

“Hmm… Alright.”

He also didn’t want to lose, so he agreed readily.

“You can decide the terms of the bet.”

The Heavenly Demon gave Gwak Woon-sung the right to choose the bet, but Gwak Woon-sung firmly refused.

“No, you decide.”

“Then I’ll decide. The bet is that we pour each other a drink and drink it. If you can’t drink it, you lose. Conversely, the person who drinks it faster wins.”

“Hmm, alright.”

It seemed easy, but it was actually a very difficult bet. It was like a kind of martial arts match. While pouring and drinking, the opponent could interfere in any way. You had to drink all the alcohol despite the interference. If you couldn’t drink it, you would lose the bet. Moreover, since it was happening so close, it was a bet that was impossible without high-level skills and internal energy control.

Pa-cheon poured alcohol into their cups, looking interested. Pa-cheon already knew who would win. Of course, the Heavenly Demon would win. The question was what kind of request he would make.

“I’ll give the signal. Are you ready?”

“Yes.”

“Yes.”

The two looked at each other and answered. Gwak Woon-sung seemed tense, while the Heavenly Demon was relaxed.

“Start.”

Gwak Woon-sung stretched out his left hand to prepare for the opponent’s interference and grabbed the cup with his right hand. He could have lifted the cup and drank it without touching it using telekinesis, but he chose a safer method because he knew there would be interference. Even as he grabbed the cup and brought it to his mouth, the Heavenly Demon was just watching calmly. It was when Gwak Woon-sung’s cup touched his lips.

“Ugh!”

Gwak Woon-sung almost fell backward. Suddenly, dozens of hands seemed to rush at him, and the opponent’s hand broke through his left hand’s defense and shattered his cup. However, it seemed like victory was going to Gwak Woon-sung. Even though the cup was shattered, the contents didn’t spill and remained intact, and it seemed like it was being sucked into his mouth. But then, another bizarre thing happened.

The alcohol that was being sucked into Gwak Woon-sung’s mouth from the bottle scattered, changed direction, and stretched towards Dokgo Mu, and it was soon gathered in front of Dokgo Mu’s eyes. It was the essence of amazing telekinesis. Gwak Woon-sung became desperate. He stretched out both hands and attacked his opponent, trying to steal the gathered alcohol. But then, Dokgo Mu’s only hand stretched out again and deflected all of Gwak Woon-sung’s hands. In an instant, dozens of exchanges were happening.

Gwak Woon-sung was surprised inside. The moment he collided with the opponent’s hand, his shoulder tingled, and even though he seemed clumsy, there was no gap. At that moment, another bizarre thing was happening. The alcohol that was floating in front of Dokgo Mu’s eyes scattered left and right and then evaporated into steam. Gwak Woon-sung didn’t have the confidence to gather the alcohol that had scattered into the air, so he only looked at Dokgo Mu’s cup. Now, he had no choice but to make it a draw by preventing Dokgo Mu from drinking.

However, Dokgo Mu was still calm, and his only hand was just next to the cup. Dokgo Mu looked at Gwak Woon-sung and smiled. At that moment, the alcohol in the cup was sucked into his mouth in a single stream.

Seeing that, Gwak Woon-sung amplified his internal energy and flicked his hand towards the bottle.

Clang!

The sound of his hand colliding with the bottle was unbelievable.

“Ugh!”

Gwak Woon-sung was pushed back while still sitting on the chair, and the bottle disappeared into Dokgo Mu’s mouth.

It was Gwak Woon-sung’s miserable defeat. Gwak Woon-sung was more puzzled by the opponent’s absurd strength than his own defeat. How could someone who had been locked up for years be so powerful? He had heard that one of the Commander’s subordinates, who was called a divine physician, had healed him with elixirs, but it was not understandable that he was this strong. Anyway, a loss was a loss.

“I lost. I… what should I do?”

“Hahahaha, it’s nothing, don’t be nervous. Prepare women to serve us alcohol. If possible, match the number of people, and I need at least two.”

Pa-cheon’s face crumpled.

‘As expected… It was foolish of me to have any expectations. You are only interested in women. I truly respect you, Heavenly Demon!’

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Today’s two chapters are a bit long, right? Actually, there’s only one chapter tomorrow……

It seems like the Heavenly Demon will cause a lot of trouble in the future.

Pa-cheon was already struggling, but now with the Heavenly Demon, and he doesn’t seem to listen to Pa-cheon, it seems like he will cause a lot of trouble in the Central Plains.

I was thinking of ending Part 1 around 100 chapters, but it seems like it will be a bit longer. Please look forward to the more complex and intense battles ahead.

Oh, and if anyone has any names they would like to recommend, please send them to me, and I will use them. (Actually, there are so many characters coming up, and I’m worried about coming up with names……)