Chronicles of the Demon Faction

Episode 274 There is no destination for the devil (4)

Geomjeol (劍絶) Namgungdan (南宮端).

He is the head of the Namgung family of the time and is a transcendental expert who is called the best swordsman in Anhui.

Unlike previous head of the family, who were usually firm and cold-hearted, he was mainly reputed to have a very soft and gentle disposition.

And the Namgungdan that Seo-ryang knew was a person who exactly matched the world’s assessment.

‘Has it been four or five years?’

I had seen him a few times when I was living as King Cheon Ha-jin. Of course, it wasn’t a face-to-face meeting, but I saw it in secret when Namgungdan faced Damsayoung.

It was clear that he was quite an impressive person. Most of the heads of the nine families and the five major families were fooled by Dam Sa-yeong’s three-chill tongue, but Namgungdan was not one of those types.

He was gentle and kind, and he knew what to do.

Unfortunately, because of that aspect, Tanggeum Namgungga’s right to speak was inevitably weakened.

‘I was wondering if there were at least three senior members of the family, but the head of the family came in person?’

Xu Liang’s eyes lit up.

‘I guess that means it’s not that unusual.’

He took a step forward.

“Are you the Namgungdan, the head of the Namgung family?”

The person he saw for the first time immediately recognized his identity. Even though my face was quite popular externally, I couldn’t help but be wary.

Namgungdan’s eyes sank.

“Who are you? “Who is it that gives off such an eerie aura?”

Since I have never encountered a demon, I don’t even know that Xiliang’s energy is demon energy.

Xu Liang spoke confidently.

“I came from Protestantism.”

“…Protestantism?”

“It is called Seoliang, a minor religion of the Heavenly Demon God Religion.”

Namgungdan tilted his head.

“Cheonma… Shingyo?”

“….”

“…no way?!”

“exactly.”

Cha-cha-cha-chang!

The prosecutors who were hiding behind Namgungdan drew their swords as if they had been waiting.

There was a sneer on Xu Liang’s face.

There was no way a person of Namgungdan’s stature would not know what that smile meant. He quickly raised his hand.

“Stop! Everyone use lead swords!”

Slurp.

The sound of dozens of swords being sucked into the armor resonated loudly. It was a clean sound, as if a single sword had been sharpened.

“Prepare for the sword.”

Flash! Flash!

Dozens of pairs of eye lights spewed fire. In the not-so-dark forest, sharp eyes watched Seoryang and the others.

Xu Liang said calmly.

“May I ask why you ordered me to put the sword back when you told me to put it away?”

“I don’t know if you are truly a member of the Heavenly Demon Church. However, it would be unreasonable for anyone to let down their guard in the face of someone who exudes such a dangerous aura.”

Namgungdan slightly took control.

“I hope you understand.”

Seoryang, who was looking at Namgungdan, turned to Ma Dongpil and Yeo Sangrin.

Ma Dong-pil’s eyes were shining brightly. Admiration also appeared on Yeo Sang-rin’s face.

‘Amazing?’

If Namgungdan was astonished by Seoryang’s energy, Seoryang and the two others were surprised by Namgungdan’s words and actions.

They say you only know people when you get to know them, but the fact that he showed himself like that in the brutal martial arts world showed that Namgoongdan’s personality was good.

Moreover, Namgungdan was the owner of a family. It was usually not a big deal to even greet the minor leader of the Heavenly Demon Church, who could be considered a hostile force, first.

Xiliang did not dare to accept Nangong Dan’s greeting lightly.

“Forgive my harsh tone. Greetings again. “My name is Seoliang, the minor sect of the Heavenly Demon Church.”

“Except for Namgungdan, who leads the Namgung family.”

It was a greeting between employees. A strict atmosphere was created where no one could interfere.

“I heard that there were prosecutors from the Namgung family here, but I had no idea that the head of the family was there.”

“It’s the same for me too. “I had no idea that the leader of the Protestant religion would come to a place like this.”

It is not called a demonic religion like others, but a new religion. Basically, he was a person who knew how to respect others.

There was confusion in Namgoong Dan’s eyes.

“That strong energy wave is definitely demon energy.”

“That’s right.”

“I’m sorry. I can’t believe it. “Your school hasn’t played in the Central Plains for over thirty years. Since when…”

Seoliang smiled.

“It’s been a while. Of course, only me and a few of my companions came out.”

If the words that go are good, the words that come back will also be good. Although it was their first time meeting like this, the atmosphere between the two people, which had been somewhat stiff, instantly softened.

“I will tell you honestly that this has happened.

I have decided that if there is any conflict with your family, I will be willing to fight. However, it seems that the head of the family respects us, so I hope there will be no needless fighting between us.”

“Of course. Who in the world would want to fight against the demons of Shinism? However…”

Namgungdan’s face hardened somewhat.

“If our goals clash, isn’t that inevitable?”

“Of course it is.”

An expert of Namgungdan’s level would have been able to immediately grasp Seoryang’s skills.

I’m sure I’m surprised by him, but I don’t show it outwardly. In addition, they made their respective positions clear by directly mentioning the possibility of conflict.

Regardless of his martial arts skills, he was a soldier who deserved praise for his temperament and personality alone.

“We have come to drive out a certain force from this land.”

Namgung Dan first revealed his purpose.

Xu Liang’s eyes lit up.

“That kind of force must be the Heavenly Dragon Palace.”

“…After a brief conversation, I thought that maybe the purpose of Sogyo also lies with them. “Is my guess correct?”

Xu Liang smiled.

“I don’t think we’ll ever use a knife.”

“I feel relieved.”

It was a word that felt sincere.

However, Namgungdan did not let go of his tension until the end. The opponent was a small master of the Heavenly Demon Church, which was said to be the strongest and worst in thousands of years of martial arts history.

It means that he is a person who will not be surprised no matter how and when he changes.

“So what is Xiaoqiao doing with the Heavenly Dragon Palace…?”

“I really want to ask you something. Uicheonmaeng joined hands with the remaining three palaces except for Bingung. But why are you confronting them?”

Namgung Dan sighed.

“It’s really not easy to explain that part. Not only is there a lot of content, but even though I dislike the current administration, I am clearly walking the white road.

“It would be difficult to say anything prematurely as it is clearly in conflict with your school.”

“I understand.”

“Of course, it would be difficult for Seo So-gyo to tell me his purpose…”

“It’s not difficult. “I have nothing to hide.”

Namgoong Dan’s eyes widened.

“If you do it, why?”

“Because it is an enemy that we will have to face at some point.”

The reason was simple enough to make me laugh.

“Isn’t that the same for us?”

“It’s completely different. If we destroy the Heavenly Dragon Palace, it will end there, but if we fight with your family, a war will break out.”

Xu Liang shook his head.

“There may be war someday, but not now. And I don’t want me to be the starting point of that war.”

Namgungdan, who was quietly looking at Seoryang, nodded.

“I will respect Sogyo’s will. If you do that….”

“I think we can just split up like this.”

Since our goals are the same, there is no need to fight.

However, joint attack is not possible. Not only did they not get along, but it was absurd for the most prestigious faction of the political faction and the leadership of the magic headquarter to join hands.

Namgungdan took control.

“I hope there won’t be any trouble.”

“I feel the same way. “Okay then.”

Xu Liang turned around. Ma Dong-pil and Yeo Sang-rin followed.

Namgungdan’s eyes gradually deepened as he watched the group walking away.

“He is a minor master of the Heavenly Demon Church…”

At that time, a woman came to his side.

“father.”

“The position is currently vacant.”

“Yes, matriarch.”

Namgunghwa, a woman who playfully stuck out her tongue, asked.

“Is it okay if I send you away like this?”

“Did you say we should at least fight?”

“That’s not true, but if the other person is really a small sect of the Heavenly Demon God Church, then it’s okay to just let him go…”

Nangungdan shook his head.

“It would be no good to fight them with our forces now.”

“yes?”

“I can’t decide whether we can win even if you, me, the Seomyeongjo (閃影組) and the Thunder King Sworddan (雷王劍團) who went out on reconnaissance all attack us.”

Namgunghwa’s eyes widened.

“This is ridiculous! There are only three of them…”

“Not at all. “There are three that can make three hundred and three thousand.”

Namgungdan sighed.

“At such a young age, he has already reached the rank of Hwakyung or Geumma.”

“…!”

“I wondered why the Church of the Heavenly Demon, which had a strong presence, scaled back its external activities. It seems that it was done to raise such monsters.

“I don’t know exactly, but I think he wouldn’t be much lacking compared to your grandfather.”

“That can’t be possible.”

Namgoonghwa, who was shocked, suddenly shook his head and said.

“I will never be able to compare to my grandfather.”

“Yes, even if you have reached the absolute level, you cannot ignore experience.”

“Besides, if we pour all our forces into it, it will be difficult for even a teenage expert to be safe.”

“That is also true.”

That wasn’t the problem.

The most important thing in battle is the quality and quantity of troops. However, just as important are the environmental conditions and luck, including variables.

When it comes to winning, you never know what the outcome will be. Namgungdan thought that that part was still too early for Namgunghwa. No, I didn’t think there was a need to explain it in words.

In the end, you never know until you experience it, because it is a world of competition.

‘It’s shocking martial arts. It’s not just a pole horse. It’s no better than a teenage master. But what’s even more amazing than that is his personality.’

He became a pole horse at a young age. It is not strange to become arrogant.

Nevertheless, the Sogyoju of Shingyo knew courtesy, knew how to step down when to step down, and knew how to maintain goodness.

Character and disposition can sometimes be a more powerful force than martial arts.

“The midfield will be in turmoil.”

* * *

“Why are you just leaving?”

“what?”

“If we join hands with the Namgung family, things will be easier, right?”

“A demon and the greatest swordsman of the political faction join hands? “That’s nonsense.”

“Master Xiao doesn’t care about such things.”

Xu Liang chuckled.

“You are right. “I don’t care about that.”

“But why…?”

“I’m not, but they probably care.”

“ah.”

“A small master of a group of demons called the worst group in the Gangho martial arts group has appeared in the world for the first time in 30 years.

If you join hands with such a devil, the prestige of the Namgung family will hit rock bottom in the future. “You have to think about the reputation of the head of the family.”

Yeosangrin scratched his head.

“I see you liked the head of the house?”

“Isn’t that you?”

“…Tsk.”

Ma Dong-pil said.

“I think I have finally seen a Jeong Pa-in worthy of a Jeong Pa-in.”

“okay.”

Xu Liang twirled his shoulders.

“Anyway, there is no need to fight with the Nangong family. “Let’s just do our job properly.”

Faaagh!

The group ran out again.

It is called Gwangmokrim, and as the name suggests, it is full of trees that are not normal. The further we headed inside, the more sinister the atmosphere of the forest seemed to become.

How long did it run like that?

Crack!

Seoryang’s eyes sparkled as he stood on the thick, protruding tree roots.

‘The smell of blood?’

The unexpected smell of blood and death.

It’s not the smell of animal blood. I also felt resentment towards Mora. It was a human corpse.

The group went on for about a hundred more.

“…!”

Astonishment appeared on the faces of Ma Dong-pil and Yeo Sang-rin.

“What is this?!”

Weeeeeee! Weeeeeee!

In a place where tens of thousands of flying insects were entangled, about twenty corpses were lying in horrendous shapes.

Seo-ryang’s eyes wavered.

It was similar to the sight I saw in my dream. The only difference is that there are more bugs and the corpses lying on the floor are not Ma Dong-pil and Yeo Sang-rin’s cherry blossoms.

It was then.

Coooooo!

A strong wave was felt in the north. It was a clash between familiar sword energy and unfamiliar evil energy.

Xu Liang shouted.

“It’s Heavenly Dragon! Follow me!”