Chapter 210: Decisive Blow
Chapter 209 – Decisive Blow
In the end, no challenger came out.
Only the demons who wished to pledge their loyalty ascended onto the Great Martial Arena.
It was only when the sun rose to the middle of the sky and he descended from the Great Martial Arena that he could receive a report from Yi Hwa about why the situation had turned out this way.
“Did such a thing happen?”
“Yes. Because I thought only of accomplishing the task, my report was delayed.”
No wonder her face was full of fatigue; she had stayed up all night with Yi Cheon-gyeong to piece together the fake Heavenly Demon Divine Art to be handed over to the Heavenly Demon Bloodline.
‘Then it means the Heavenly Demon Bloodline guys are deeply immersed in the fake Heavenly Demon Divine Art now…’
The reason why no one ascended onto the Great Martial Arena today was understood.
[It is not a bad plan, but you made one mistake.]
“Yes?”
“…Yes?”
At Master Zhang Sanfeng’s remark, he questioned back unconsciously.
Yi Hwa tilted her head.
“No, I did not say it to you.”
“Ah…!”
At the words he appropriately glossed over, Yi Hwa prostrated herself for some thought.
‘It seems she misunderstood…’
For now, he paid more attention to Master Zhang Sanfeng’s pointer.
He had thought Yi Hwa’s plan was quite good.
In fact, even though the public opinion of the Heavenly Demon Cult was in a situation to tilt to his side, the Heaven-Obeying Faction had missed the optimal time to step forward to block this.
Hereafter, like a rolling snowball, as time flows, it will become difficult to block.
“Mmm…”
To him who was worrying, Master Zhang Sanfeng gave the answer.
[A treasure that comes too easily into one’s hands is hard to become good bait.]
“Ah…”
It was understood immediately.
From the standpoint of the Heavenly Demon Bloodline, they would have thought it was a fairly good plan, but if it worked too well, they might rather suspect it.
However, as a result, he thought there was no big problem.
They would suspect whether the Heavenly Demon Divine Art that came into their hands is genuine, and they will try to find out the truth more carefully, so they are highly likely to consume that much time.
And as much as the time consumed, it will be an opportunity for him.
‘It’s not bad?’
“Wouldn’t that be good in its own way?”
[If there were no Blood Cult, it might have been so.]
“Ah…”
Come to think of it, it is so again.
He thought too simplistically.
If the only problem currently is the Heaven-Obeying Faction, their focusing on an absurd place is something to be welcomed.
But now, the Heavenly Demon Cult has problems with both the Heaven-Obeying Faction and the Heaven-Rebelling Faction.
And the venomous snake-like Blood Cult guys, who do not know when and where they will stick out their poison fangs, are hiding.
‘Moreover, some accident has erupted inside the Heaven-Obeying Faction.’
To think that even Master Heavenly Demon drank alcohol to the point of playing the nuisance because he could not overcome his frustration.
Probably, a key person must have died.
It is the guarantee of the masters in the heavens, none other.
‘Is it internal strife?’
Could some discord have arisen because Yi Hwa’s plan succeeded?
Although it is a vague speculation, it is a plausible content.
However, he could not easily make a judgment.
Because recalling Master Zhang Sanfeng’s mention of the Blood Cult, there is a high probability that it is related to that side instead.
Indeed, with only vague information, it is difficult to find the answer.
At least, he must check who died.
“Yi Hwa.”
“Yes.”
“Is there a way to find out if a problem has arisen inside the Heaven-Obeying Faction?”
“How about finding out through Old Jong or the Heavenly Demon’s Personal Guard? Since they will be in contact with them due to the command you gave yesterday, information will come in soon.”
“Hmm…”
Apparently, it is difficult immediately.
He should wait a few days.
And there must also be a change in the policy.
First of all, he should refrain from wandering around the Heaven Mountain Range.
It was because there was Master Zhang Sanfeng’s warning that the fight hereafter would not be confined only to the Great Martial Arena.
‘A good bait…’
It is worrying.
If he uses it well, a good result might come out, but strangely, it was only blurry and not concretized.
He was trying to organize his thoughts step by step when the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch approached.
“A person who wishes to see you has sought you.”
“Really?”
‘The Heavenly Demon’s Personal Guard side? Or did the Demonic Sovereign Old Jong is contacting get hooked?’
Suddenly, a sense of expectation arose.
If it is as he expected, he has a great deal to ask.
Especially about the state of affairs inside the Heaven-Obeying Faction now, there are not one or two things he is curious about.
He really wanted to seriously plunder Master Bodhidharma’s pocket.
“They are a figure from the Heaven-Rebelling Faction. Since they said they must see you…”
“…Mmm?”
However, they came from a side that deviated from his expectation.
Even the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch, who made the report, seemed to omit the words, ‘Why did these bastards come?’ by slurring the end of his words with a somewhat displeased look.
According to the reaction of the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch, the inclination of those who had sought him now was guessed.
In fact, he had received a report from the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch that there were quite a few such inclinations in the Heaven-Rebelling Faction.
Those who gathered to utilize this because of the Heaven-Entering Divine Demonic Sovereign, who was close to non-interventionism.
Those who chased power while watching expressions.
Opportunists like jackals.
He had heard that the reason why the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch, who originally belonged to the Heaven-Rebelling Faction, turned to neutrality was also because of such writers.
“First, I will meet them.”
“…Understood.”
Although he did not dare to cut it off midway, the Black-Armed Demonic Monarch withdrew with a look that was not pleasing to the end.
Soon after, three men entered the shrine.
“I am called Woo Gyeong-ho.”
Along with a simple courtesy, the one in the middle of the group introduced himself.
“Right, what is the matter?”
“Haha! You are straightforward.”
“Is there a need to beat around the bush?”
A negotiation is something done when there is something to give and take.
But to the guy before his eyes, there was nothing he needed.
He was only slightly curious about one thing.
The purpose of coming here at this point in time.
The reason why he did not show courtesy and pushed them was to give a stimulus.
It was because if one’s emotion is shaken, a mistake comes out.
“For now, it will be so.”
‘Tsk! It didn’t work.’
Woo Gyeong-ho smiled calmly and let flow the provocation he threw.
Although the eyes of the other guys twitched, it was not very meaningful. It was because it was a reaction seen at the sidelines.
Regrettably, the center was not shaken at all.
“Since there are not one or two things that are headache-inducing, let’s leave out the complicated ones and go straight to the point. Why did a Heaven-Rebelling Faction ‘like you’ come here?”
“Why would I have come?”
“To entrust yourself to me?”
Although it was a reason that could be easily thought of, it was not easily believed.
However, Woo Gyeong-ho smiled brightly and nodded his head.
“I heard the words you spoke on the Great Martial Arena impressively.”
“That is the reason?”
“If they are those who have long awaited a true Heavenly Demon, the heart of anyone would have been touched.”
“I thought I told you not to go complicatedly.”
Although he was not enormously overflowing with experience, still, he had seen quite a few people when his grandfather worked at the government office.
This guy is not one who moves by a momentary emotion.
“You do not know now, but eventually, you will need a person like me. It is because people cannot live only by eating dreams.”
“A way of compromising is also needed?”
“You are precise.”
“Right, compromise is not only a bad thing. But because of that, I also know well that one must do it while watching the opponent.”
It is slightly bothersome that he treats him like a greenhorn.
It seemed to be an attempt to shake him just as he had tried to shake them.
“You are wise.”
“Wise, my foot.”
He is self-aware that he does not reach that level.
Perhaps because of the experience of falling into self-conceit when great people like the Divine Monk or Senior Jang Mun-gyeong praised him, those words did not sound exactly as they were.
“If you are going to talk nonsense, leave.”
“For now, that would be good.”
Woo Gyeong-ho withdrew cleanly.
“You do not have to pursue only a difficult path.”
Even while doing so, he did not forget to subtly shake him.
Inwardly, he snorted.
‘For that, there are quite a few great people watching me.’
“If I were to go only a comfortable path, in the first place, I would not have moved like this.”
“Kahaha!”
Even though he noticed that the attempt did not work at all, Woo Gyeong-ho laughed loudly.
“I will seek you again soon. Since I am also a person the Heavenly Demon will shoulder.”
Utilizing the words he had spoken on the Great Martial Arena, Woo Gyeong-ho withdrew from the place.
Watching that appearance blankly, his head became even more complicated for no reason.
‘A guy with such an inclination tries to come to me?’
A guy named Woo Gyeong-ho is one who is more sensitive to the direction of power than anyone.
He is a type that can be easily found at the government office where his grandfather worked.
Therefore, it cannot help but be strange.
Currently, he is evaluated as a temporary Heavenly Demon.
The agreement with the Heaven-Entering Divine Demonic Sovereign. The matter of promising fifteen days later remained clearly in the minds of the demons.
His coming under him means that he saw the possibility of him reigning as the Heavenly Demon even after fifteen days have passed.
“How should I judge this…”
One more headache-inducing matter has increased.
***
The companions who accompanied Woo Gyeong-ho poured out their anger as soon as they left the shrine.
They poured out the emotions accumulated inside enough to make one think they had endured it well.
“He is an arrogant fellow!”
“That’s right. A temporary Heavenly Demon topic, not knowing his place!”
“Tsk tsk tsk!”
However, unlike them, Woo Gyeong-ho clicked his tongue and was displeased.
“Watch your mouth. He is the one we must support and serve hereafter.”
“But…!”
“If you babble such rash words further, I will strike off your neck.”
“…!”
Reading Woo Gyeong-ho’s sincerity, the two people did not open their mouths further.
Woo Gyeong-ho looked at them who had become quiet and smiled.
“You have fully done your part just by accompanying me. I will reward you generously, so do not cross the line further.”
Woo Gyeong-ho’s intention was firm.
Therefore, the men could not understand.
“…Brother Woo, do you really see that he will survive from the hands of the Heaven-Entering Divine Demonic Sovereign?”
“Tsk tsk tsk! To still not know the Heaven-Entering Divine Demonic Sovereign like that…”
Woo Gyeong-ho spoke of the matter of course in a roundabout way.
The two people only blinked their eyes as if they truly did not know.
“The Heavenly Demon will become a true sovereign who has unified the Heaven-Obeying Faction and the Heaven-Rebelling Faction. If we preoccupy a seat under such a Heavenly Demon and build influence, we can rise to a high position that is incomparable to now. Fortunately, among the Heavenly Demon’s subordinates, there is no one capable in practical work.”
In Woo Gyeong-ho’s eyes, a strong ambition that he had not revealed until now was wavering.
The two companion men looked at such a Woo Gyeong-ho with eyes that could not understand, but because of that, Woo Gyeong-ho could trust them.
“So, follow my words well…”
Slash!
It was then that the sound of overturning everything was heard.
The heads of those who were looking at Woo Gyeong-ho with foolish eyes until just now fell to the ground.
Keeping the foolishness of their lifetime exactly.
The highly ambitious eyes of Woo Gyeong-ho, who felt as if he had obtained the whole world just a moment ago, harbored fear for the first time.
“Y-You are…”
“Your vision is not bad. But if you look only at a far place, you end up not seeing your foothold.”
The one who sprinkled ‘red energy’ swung his sword and flew even Woo Gyeong-ho’s neck.
The one who sprinkled ‘red energy’ stepped on the fallen heads one by one, crushing them.
“The story of playing in a dream ends here.”