Monochrome Sovereign [EN]: Chapter 799

It was a world where the wind rarely settled, and with many major incidents occurring recently, the world was in a state of great turmoil. Among them, a shocking rumor swept through the Black Path martial world [a term referring to the underworld of martial arts].

The rising powerhouse of Seongcheon, the Overlord, had become a disciple of Yang Cheon, the Vice Chief of the Black Dragon Unit.

This small rumor, which started from an unknown source, spread like the winter’s biting wind, reaching various places.

Of course, no one took it seriously.

The reason was clear. There had been many such absurd rumors before.

Although it had not been properly revealed until now, Yeon Ho-jeong’s existence had been a great shock to the Black Path martial world from the beginning. As the leader of the Martial Alliance’s Yu-gun unit [a special forces unit], he had not only crushed all sorts of vicious Black Path sects but had also infiltrated the Black Dragon Unit as a spy. After that, it was said that he had built a smooth relationship with Yang Cheon and handled various matters.

In the process, there were many rumors that Yeon Ho-jeong was Yang Cheon’s disciple. There were even rumors that Yang Cheon, who had secretly taught Yeon Ho-jeong, a scion of a prestigious White Path family [referring to the orthodox martial arts world], since childhood, was now properly utilizing him.

Several years passed, and now people knew that there was no possibility of Yeon Ho-jeong becoming Yang Cheon’s disciple.

Moreover, Yeon Ho-jeong was a genius among geniuses who had ascended to Seongcheon [a high level of martial arts mastery] at the youngest age. He might be a martial artist with the most monstrous talent in history.

There was no way the White Path would have abandoned such a talent. Considering everything, it was impossible for Yeon Ho-jeong to become Yang Cheon’s disciple.

However, when it became known that the leaders of the five newly established Black Path sects under the Black Dragon Unit had been summoned to the Black Dragon Unit, people began to wonder if it was possible.

After that, not only the heads of the Janggang Waterway and the Green Forest Eighteen Camps [groups of bandits and outlaws] but also the wealthy merchants of the South who were doing business with the Black Dragon Unit gathered in Honam.

It was truly a massive gathering of Black Path bigwigs. It wouldn’t have been strange if rumors of preparing for war had spread. In fact, such rumors did circulate.

The Black Dragon Unit’s actions were making not only the Black Path martial world but also the White Path martial world uneasy.

A few days later, Black Dragon Unit Chief Yang Cheon’s bombshell announcement struck the entire martial world.

“We will hold the inauguration ceremony for the next master of the Black Path martial world, the successor of the Black Dragon Unit.”

Successor inauguration ceremony.

It meant that they would officially appoint the person who would become the next master of the Black Path.

It was already publicly known that the successor of the Black Dragon Unit was Bu-seon, the only remaining disciple among several.

The Black Path people were relieved but also excited, and many of them were dissatisfied.

Although they knew that Bu-seon’s skills were excellent and her talent was also great, they were still dissatisfied with the fact that a woman would become the next chief of the Black Dragon Unit.

However, no one voiced their dissatisfaction.

It was something that Yang Cheon himself had decided. As a giant who had achieved the unification of the Black Path, something no one had ever done before, his insight and judgment would be extremely outstanding.

Above all, the Black Path people’s dissatisfaction was just a vague sense of rejection. Since there was no practical reason, they did not dare to make a peep.

And the rumor also reached the White Path martial world.

Thousands and tens of thousands of carrier pigeons flew across the Central Plains. The world was in an uproar over the Black Dragon Unit’s sudden decision on the successor.

In a situation where everyone was surprised and watching the Black Dragon Unit.

The preparations for the successor inauguration ceremony were proceeding steadily and very quickly.

* * *

Numerous people had gathered in the plaza of the Black Dragon Unit.

Not only the leaders of the five prestigious Black Path families but also the heads of the Waterway and Green Forest Camps, the wealthy merchants of the South, the Twelve Zodiac Generals of the Black Dragon Unit, the unit leaders of each division, and even the elders who did not usually show themselves had gathered.

Behind them, numerous warriors were murmuring. Although it was a sudden inauguration ceremony, those with positions were lined up, and those without proper positions were allowed to watch the ceremony from the surroundings.

Although it was a plaza that could accommodate thousands of people, it was ultimately a huge and vast cave. It was lavishly decorated with night-illuminating pearls and works of art, but even the slightest murmur could be heard loudly.

“Huh! A successor inauguration ceremony all of a sudden in this situation.”

“I think it’s a good thing. It’s better to decide quickly to prevent unnecessary conflicts.”

“No matter how I think about it, it’s too sudden.”

“It’s sudden for us, but wouldn’t the preparations for the successor appointment already be finished?”

“I’m very curious about the reaction of the righteous faction guys.”

The uncontrolled voices echoed mercilessly throughout the cave.

It was much more chaotic than expected, but the executives lined up in the center did not even blink an eye. They did not shout that it was noisy, glare, or reveal any killing intent.

Rather, they were very tense. No one knew where that tension came from.

How much time had passed?

“The Vice Chief is arriving!”

The appearance of the head of the Black Path martial world, which was more effective than a thousand words. The murmuring warriors’ mouths naturally closed.

From the dark corridor leading to the plaza, Yang Cheon finally appeared.

Step, step.

Yang Cheon was as free-spirited as ever.

He did not ride in a palanquin or wear fancy clothes for a formal event.

Just as usual.

His appearance, wearing a rather thick robe over his black martial uniform, looked very ordinary.

However, even that ordinary attire looked like the emperor’s silk robe due to the atmosphere he created.

What surpassed clothes or etiquette was the dignity that the person himself exuded.

Whoosh!

It was as if the ceiling of the huge cave was gradually lowering, putting pressure on the thousands of heroes.

The aura of Yang Cheon, who had fully revealed himself, was like a calm lake and at the same time like a surging sea. As the two opposing auras constantly stimulated all directions, both the executives and the warriors looked at Yang Cheon with awe.

Could it be that they could not withstand that tremendous pressure and mighty dignity?

The lined-up executives all knelt on one knee and lowered their heads.

“We greet the master of the Black Path martial world!”

It was the reverence of the strongest of the Black Path martial world, echoing throughout the area.

At the same time, thousands of heroes also knelt down without realizing it.

“We greet the master of the Black Path martial world!”

A terrifying vibration that seemed to collapse the entire cave occurred. It was a more shocking and noisy voice than any internal energy release.

Swish.

The sound of the robe dragging on the floor rang in the warriors’ ears.

Yang Cheon’s appearance, walking silently to the grand master’s chair placed in the center, seemed to show what the figure of a martial god walking in the sky was like.

“Hmm.”

Yang Cheon, sitting in the grand master’s chair, looked down at the crowd.

When the head of the Black Path appeared, no one followed him.

He had always fought alone. From starting with his bare hands at the bottom to reaching the pinnacle of the Black Path martial world, what had protected him so far were his two fists.

So he came out alone. And his appearance was igniting the hearts of all the warriors here.

Yang Cheon opened his mouth.

“Raise your heads.”

Swish.

As if it had been planned in advance, the executives and warriors simultaneously raised their bodies.

Yang Cheon smiled. Even though he was smiling comfortably at an official event, his dignity did not diminish.

“It may seem useless at first glance, but any organization needs its own etiquette.”

The air screamed at his heavy voice.

“However, today, at this event to appoint the successor of the main unit, I will not establish any etiquette. No, in the first place, I have never established any plausible etiquette. I know the necessity, but I thought it didn’t suit us now.”

Yang Cheon’s voice was like magic. His voice, conveying his intense presence, penetrated everyone’s ears and resonated in their hearts.

“We have always walked in low places. All we needed were our two fists and a sword. It was like that before, and it is still like that now.”

Why was that?

A strange sense of wistfulness began to linger in Yang Cheon’s voice, which was full of dignity and confidence.

“However, we must change in the future. We must not be deceived by what is familiar and treat change as something to be denied. The world is always changing, and in order to survive in the changing world, we must also turn our eyes to a better future.”

Yang Cheon closed his eyes.

“If you don’t like it, you have to change the world yourself. I did so. However, as time passed, I realized that although I had changed the world, I had also changed. I cannot change the world unless I change myself.”

It was a statement that contained the hardships of his life in the past.

Yang Cheon opened his eyes.

“I will change once again. And my successor will be the one who will lead a change greater than mine. I believe that, and I am also certain of it.”

Thump, thump!

Everyone’s heart beat strongly.

Yang Cheon nodded.

“The one who will become the master of the new era, show yourself.”

Kugugugung!

As soon as Yang Cheon’s words ended, the stone wall facing Yang Cheon moved.

The executives did not move. But thousands of warriors turned their heads towards it.

Step, step.

A woman with a tall and handsome appearance walked out.

Everyone’s eyes sparkled. She was Bu-seon.

Bu-seon, who had walked down the stairs with unwavering steps, bowed her head.

‘……!’

The warriors were ready to cheer. Everyone clenched their fists and gritted their teeth.

But.

“……?”

Bu-seon, who had greeted Yang Cheon, stepped aside and stood with her hands together.

Confusion appeared on the warriors’ faces. The executives’ expressions were still frozen with tension.

That was when it happened.

Whoosh!

A terrifying aura began to flow out from inside the opened stone door in an instant.

Everyone was shocked by the storm-like intense aura. The concentration of this spirited aura was not much less than the dignity that Yang Cheon exuded.

If Yang Cheon’s aura was heavy and cold, the aura emanating from inside the stone door was hot and fierce. It was so contrasting that it rather harmonized with Yang Cheon’s aura.

And from that stone door, a young man appeared.

Swish.

The young man’s attire was similar to Yang Cheon’s.

Without any fancy decorations, he simply wore a robe over his black martial uniform.

However, his presence and his unwavering, dignified eyes became the silk clothes that adorned him.

No, in another way, there was something that actually adorned him.

Whoooooooosh!

The translucent four-colored aura emanating from his whole body looked very sacred. It was not suitable for the Black Path, but it was an overwhelmingly excellent figure as the one who would become the master of the new era.

“……!!”

Thousands of warriors were shocked to confirm his existence.

Cold sweat dripped down the hardened faces of the executives who felt his aura.

Leaving them behind, the young man, walking on the red carpet, stood in front of the stairs and looked up at Yang Cheon.

The two men’s eyes intertwined in the air.

Yang Cheon nodded.

The young man knelt on one knee.

“Yeon Ho-jeong of Gangdong greets my master.”