Ranker Who Shatters Myths - Chapter 259
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The Broken Ranker
Devours Myths
Chapter 259
Sipjeon (3)
Organizing a society requires a lot of preparation.
After everyone left to sort out what they needed to sort out,
only Son Wukong and Lee Hyeon remained in that place.
“Are you satisfied?”
Son Wukong asked while striking a cocky pose.
Lee Hyeon grinned.
“Yes. I’m satisfied.”
“Son of a…”
“Still, you’re about to become the head of a society, so please refrain from using such undignified profanity.”
“Let’s see if you can still say such things after I crack your skull open.”
“I apologize. I misspoke.”
Lee Hyeon bowed deeply at the waist.
Even while doing so, he was grinning cheerfully.
Son Wukong looked exasperated.
“Really, how did such a guy end up rolling into my life?”
Lee Hyeon smiled silently.
Grin!
“Stop smiling. I’m getting attached.”
“Still, isn’t it nice to see me getting stronger by the day?”
“Ha! If it weren’t for that, your skull would’ve been cracked long ago. Who did you take after to be so greedy… No, let’s not go there.”
Son Wukong waved his hand dismissively, knowing what kind of response would come back if this conversation went on longer.
“Being greedy is fine, but… you know you have to be especially careful because of it, right?”
The atmosphere suddenly changed.
His eyes also gleamed mysteriously.
“Yes. I’ll take everything without missing a single piece.”
The Seven Great Sages and the Four Dharma Kings. Combined, that’s nine people claiming to be Lee Hyeon’s masters or friends.
Having decided to inherit all of their legacies, he couldn’t neglect even one.
But Lee Hyeon was human too, so naturally some legacies would suit him well while others wouldn’t.
This would inevitably lead to differences in growth rates.
Naturally, the brothers would become dissatisfied.
However, Lee Hyeon had already somewhat planned to carry all the teachings he learned together until the end.
Demon arts and Buddhist techniques.
Buddhist techniques and demon arts.
To mix these polar opposites like yin and yang into one, he needed a link to connect them.
He had to structure them so they interlocked with each other and contain them within a single framework.
He didn’t know how long it would take, but Lee Hyeon was planning to begin the work of weaving together the legacies of the Seven Great Sages and Four Dharma Kings.
Naturally, the foundation was crucial for this.
“And at the center of it all will always be the Tujuan Style.”
“Your words…”
“No, I’m serious. No matter how important other legacies are, the foundation must be solid for other things to be supported without collapsing.”
Son Wukong barely suppressed the corners of his mouth from twitching upward.
Even knowing that this guy was just sweet-talking him again, he couldn’t help feeling good.
“Kuhuhum! Right. The foundation must be solid whether you’re building a house, a castle, or anything else. I’m glad you haven’t forgotten the basics.”
“That’s why I’m bringing this up.”
“Hmm?”
Lee Hyeon saw the opportunity while watching Son Wukong puffing up with pride.
“I desperately need the help of my heaven-like master.”
“…?”
“Could I perhaps learn the Instant Annihilation technique?”
“…!”
* * *
In a clearing on Flower Fruit Mountain where peach blossoms scattered and various fruit fragrances wafted through the air,
nine demon kings and Buddhas, including Lee Hyeon, sat in a circle on spread mats.
There were ten seats in total.
Bull Demon King’s seat was empty, but a small table and wine cup were placed there as if he were present.
The others were the same.
Tables and wine cups were set, and the dharma wine in the cups was so transparent it looked as if nothing was contained within them.
However, their attire was very different from usual.
Son Wukong wore not armor but a white robe made of fine silk,
Xuanzang wore newly tailored pure white dharma robes, Zhu Bajie wore a kasaya with blue lotus patterns, and Sha Wujing wore sand-colored kasaya with prayer beads made of dharma bells draped over his shoulders.
Jiaoma Wang wore black scholar’s robes with an official’s hat, while Roc King wore red palace attire with a phoenix hairpin beautifully arranged in his hair.
Sata Wang was smiling with his arms crossed, wrapped in reddish-brown robes, while Wuyong Wang wore royal attire most properly, though slowly.
‘…Looking at them like this, they’re all beautiful. It’s really like seeing a scene from within a myth.’
Lee Hyeon swallowed dryly while looking at the unfamiliar appearances of his masters and sworn brothers.
Until now, they had all worn comfortable clothing or only engaged in rough battles, so he hadn’t realized they were such handsome men and beautiful women.
No, this must have been their usual appearance originally.
Buddhas and demon kings who once ruled regions or entire worlds.
Their dignity was such that just sitting quietly made them unapproachable…
They had simply regained their past forms.
The fact that he could share a seat with them
was something Lee Hyeon was deeply grateful for and made his heart race.
‘As expected, I need to quickly become worthy of standing alongside them…!’
Just as Lee Hyeon’s thoughts were growing longer,
“Under the leadership of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, we declare today in this place that form and emptiness shall form a bond.”
Xuanzang brought his hands together in a meditation mudra and spoke.
His voice was small but resonant.
At that moment, the peach blossoms glowed and the wind died down.
—The Heavenly Ceremony.
It was the initiation of a ritual to declare the resolve of Sipjeon City, that ten sworn brothers would appear on this land again.
“…”
Lee Hyeon unconsciously got goosebumps.
The atmosphere had suddenly changed.
“Today there are no disputes or grudges. Buddhas and demon kings alike, all lay down their positions in this peach blossom spring, open their hearts, and together proclaim to the heavens…”
Son Wukong raised his cup high.
Whoosh!
The cup was dyed golden.
“The Seven Great Sages and Four Dharma Kings have cast off all past transgressions and become one anew.”
In sequence, all the other brothers also raised their cups high.
The transparent cups were all dyed with light symbolizing each of them, and gentle waves spread through the air.
Buddha light and demon light.
The clusters of light that had symbolized Buddha and Demon King respectively began to mix together, forming a single wavelength,
And then,
Paaaaa…!
A towering pillar was erected from the ground all the way to the heavens.
Crrrrrack-
At the same time, the Heavenly Gate began to open.
[The barrier protecting ‘Sacred Realm: Flower Fruit Mountain’ has been temporarily lifted!]
[Each faction that had been watching Flower Fruit Mountain turns their gaze toward it.]
[The divine faction is mostly shocked to see Buddhas and Demon Kings gathered together in such numbers!]
[The divine society, 【Deva】, realizes Son Wukong’s intentions and hardens their expression. Following Indra’s urgent orders, their forces quickly assemble.]
[Shiva suspects the true intentions of Son Wukong and his brothers. He prays that nothing will happen.]
[Indra believes their blades will soon be turned against them, and suggests they must block them first!]
[Indra vehemently protests to someone, saying that a Buddha who is supposedly Buddha Shakyamuni’s disciple has betrayed Buddha!]
…
[The divine society, 【Asgard】, keeps a close watch on Flower Fruit Mountain following orders from their chief god Odin.]
[Gatekeeper Heimdall grips his spear tightly with a tense expression.]
[The divine society, 【Olympus】, declares neutrality!]
[The divine society, 【Malakh】, declares neutrality!]
[The divine society, 【Tianjiao】, cannot pay attention to the Lower Realm due to internal strife that has not yet been resolved.]
…
[The demonic faction laughs, saying Buddha has been seduced by the Demon Kings and this is Mara’s victory.]
[The demonic society, 【Le Infernal】, shows a strange reaction to what seems to be a new major competitor emerging within their faction.]
[The demonic society, 【Asura】, sends great blessings for the choice made by Son Wukong and his brothers!]
…
As expected, as soon as the Heavenly Gate opened wide, countless messages began pouring in.
Ever since Son Wukong and his brothers had regained their divine status, many societies had no choice but to be on high alert.
Especially the divine faction that had direct grudges against Son Wukong, particularly 【Deva】’s reaction was the most intense.
If they eventually united as one,
And if they reorganized into a single society, it was as clear as fire that their next blade would be turned against them.
However,
The questions or interests that most other factions and societies were raising lay elsewhere.
—Indeed, which faction will Son Wukong and his brothers join?
Depending on this, major changes could occur in the future order of the heavens.
[The demonic faction advises Son Wukong and his brothers to escape from the embrace of gods full of traitors and come into their own embrace as the mainstream of Demon Kings!]
[The dragon faction attempts to seduce them, saying that organizing a new society will require many goods and treasures, and they will actively support all of this, centered around Brithra and Tiamat!]
[The giant faction proposes that they have some land they’ve been saving among the territories they’ve newly pioneered, offering to grant it to Son Wukong and his brothers for free and promising to be of great help in future battles!]
If gods were rulers, then demons were tempters, dragons were researchers, and giants were explorers.
Each offered to provide what Son Wukong and his brothers needed.
Most of it was predictable content, but there were a few new points that caught Lee Hyeon’s eye.
‘…Tiamat?’
Tiamat was the actual owner of 【Primordial Dragon’s Nest】 that his brother Moon Su-chan had witnessed.
She, who had shown no particular interest in this side until now, had suddenly intervened.
Lee Hyeon unconsciously clenched his fist.
He knew instinctively.
‘There’s something there!’
This wasn’t something to just carelessly pass over.
“Our name is Sipjeon (Perfect Ten), meaning we seek to build a perfect and flawless fortress between heaven and earth that nothing can damage—.”
Meanwhile, Son Wukong’s oath ceremony continued,
[【Daeva】’s leader, Brithra, tilts his head while listening to the oath.]
[Brithra points out that this doesn’t seem like a typical ascension oath.]
“A fortress that neither gods, nor demons, nor dragons, nor giants, and… nor the Outer Sea can threaten, where we will continue our freedom and independence.”
[Brithra’s eyes widen greatly!]
[The divine society, 【Deva】, understands Son Wukong’s declaration and becomes enraged!]
[The divine society, 【Olympus】, declares neutrality.]
[The divine society, 【Malakh】, observes the balance of equality.]
…
[The demonic society, 【Le Infernal】, is very pleased, saying this is just like Son Wukong to do something crazy!]
[The demonic society, 【Asura】, applauds Son Wukong’s oath to walk a difficult path.]
…
[The dragon faction’s eyes sparkle, saying they’ll be able to make new observations.]
[The giant faction expresses regret at not being able to join together.]
“In the first seat sits Great Sage Equal to Heaven Bull Demon King, who will lead us brothers.”
Son Wukong raised his wine cup high from the head seat where Bull Demon King should have originally sat, representing him.
[Bull Demon King looks at his old brothers with quiet eyes from within the sulfur flames.]
[The demon gods of 【Gehenna】 hear the news and look up from the Underworld to the surface.]
“In the second seat sits I, Corrupted Great Demon King Jiaoma Wang, who will care for the brothers,”
Next, Jiaoma Wang raised his wine cup even higher with a reverent posture. Dark light gently seeped out.
“In the third seat is Huntian Great Sage Roc King, who will charge ahead of the other brothers to defeat enemies,”
“In the fourth seat is Isan Great Sage Sata King, who will serve as gatekeeper protecting the brothers and fortress.”
Roc King and Sata King raised their wine cups in turn. Red radiance and yellow radiance spread gently.
“In the fifth seat… Gushen Great Sage… Wuyong Wang… is… present…!”
“In the sixth seat is Jeondan Gongdeokbul Tripitaka Xuanzang, who will pray for the brothers’ peace and unity…”
Wuyong Wang and Xuanzang,
“In the seventh seat, I, Great Sage Equal to Heaven Mihou King Son Wukong, as master of the fortress will watch for enemies,”
“In the eighth seat is Marshal Tianpeng Zhu Bajie,”
Son Wukong and Zhu Bajie,
“Hehehe! In the ninth seat, this Golden Arhat General Curtain-Lifting Sha Wujing will serve the brothers,”
Sha Wujing,
“Finally, in the tenth seat is Jang Lee Hyeon, who is both the brothers’ successor and Chosen One… who will become the final bastion so that Sipjeon City may continue forever.”
Finally, Lee Hyeon raised his wine cup while barely suppressing his trembling voice. Cyan-white radiance burst forth.
For a moment, Lee Hyeon wondered if he was qualified to be in such a position,
But he didn’t forget the moment when everyone nodded as if it were natural when Son Wukong pointed to him as the tenth.
They had already accepted Lee Hyeon not as someone to be protected or a disciple to be taught,
But as a Chosen One and comrade, and brother who could stand shoulder to shoulder and advance together with them.
And so,
Buddha and Demon King.
Light and darkness.
Sky and Hell.
Powers that should never touch each other had gathered at the same center in a single moment.
“From today, we are… brothers.”
Son Wukong muttered and downed his wine cup in one gulp.
As the other brothers passed their wine cups in turn, golden light burst forth throughout the entire Peach Blossom Garden.
At the same time, peach blossoms scattered in all directions like snow.
[The oath of Son Wukong and his brothers spreads widely throughout the Heavens!]
[Congratulations! A new society, 【Sipjeon City】 has been born.]
[You have achieved an incredible Achievement. The narrative of the newly written 【Journey to the West】 is enhanced.]
[Your status has risen.]
[Your status has risen.]
…
[Rumors and shock related to 【Sipjeon City】 strongly strike the Heavens.]
[Societies that don’t have good relations with 【Sipjeon City】 become tense.]
…
Son Wukong threw his empty wine cup to the ground, shattering it, while turning his gaze somewhere.
Lee Hyeon felt he knew who, where Son Wukong was looking at beyond the Heavenly Gate.
“With this, the founding ceremony of 【Sipjeon City】 is complete, so as the founder and lord, I declare the first goal of 【Sipjeon City】.”
All the brothers’ eyes gleamed coldly. Especially the Roc King’s grip on his cup tightened with force.
“The soul of Tongpung Daeseong Mihuwang Hoon, who was another brother of ours, still wanders the Nine Heavens.”
Son Wukong was looking at Indra.
“We will hold a memorial service for him.”
[【Sipjeon City】 has declared war on 【Deva】!]
[The Divine Society, 【Deva】 expresses fierce rage!]
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