I Alone Am an EX-Class Summoner - Chapter 296

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I Am Alone EX-Grade Summoner Episode 296

Myeongye (6)

Myo Shin-gung.

The Myo King’s residence.

– Huh, is that really true.

The Myo King let out a gasp after hearing Myo Un-hu’s report.

– To think those Myeongye bastards were building power through such wicked methods…

It was just admiration.

He didn’t get angry like Baek Jin-woo.

Having reached the Transcendent realm, he realized that the survival of the strong and elimination of the weak was the truth of the universe.

Just as humans slaughter livestock for food, the transcendents of Myeongye slaughtered souls for sustenance.

He had no desire to criticize that.

However.

‘That drew out Baek Jin-woo’s anger. And that is also an opportunity for Myo Shin-gung.’

Myeongye was fundamentally a closed force completely cut off from the outside.

Not just Myeongye, but most forces were like that.

Even Myo Shin-gung had hidden their territory from detection using the Myo Clan’s unique sorcery.

– If he can properly extract information, a way to strike at Myeongye’s weaknesses will emerge.

– Myo King, by any chance.

Myo Un-hu’s eyes lit up.

– What do you think about using the Changong Council?

– You had that thought too?

One of the major forces in the nearby universe, the Changong Council.

Myo Shin-gung traded with them and knew they desired greater territory.

Myeongye’s territory?

They would salivate over it too.

They weren’t particularly on good terms normally anyway.

– I should meet the Heavenly Pole Emperor directly.

The supreme authority and chairman who presided over the Changong Council.

The Myo King decided to meet him to gain assistance.

– Myo Un-hu.

– Yes, Myo King.

– Continue communicating with Baek Jin-woo to help King Jingwang. Make that our Myo Shin-gung’s top priority, and spare no resources whatsoever.

The Myo King rose from his seat.

If negotiations with the Changong Council proceeded smoothly, they could tear through Myeongye’s veil and collapse the foundation they had built up.

What Myo Shin-gung could gain in that process would be limitless as well.

The terrifyingly vast Myeongye consists of a total of 10 hells, and the beings who rule each hell are called the Ten Kings.

The Ten Kings each govern different hells with independent authority, but above them exists Yeom-ra, the supreme leader with absolute power.

King Yeom-ra!

The supreme ruler of Myeongye and the one who reigns over all Ten Kings.

He maintains order in hell and holds the right to judge the Ten Kings.

– Has everyone gathered?

Kugung!

Yeom-ra convenes the Great Myeongye Assembly once a year.

In this meeting, each of the Ten Kings reports their achievements and problems, and discusses Myeongye’s development direction and disciplinary violations.

Grind.

In that meeting, Jin Gwang was grinding his teeth.

Cho Gang, Song Je, O Gwan, Byeon Seong.

Just seeing those bastards’ faces made rage surge up.

The meeting continued, and Yeom-ra emphasized the importance of discipline once again with a dignified voice.

– As you know, factional disputes or fights within Myeongye are absolutely intolerable. If such things are discovered, they will be severely punished.

– We will keep that in mind!

– Of course!

– Such things must never happen.

– Myeongye is always coveted by outside forces. Shouldn’t we cooperate among ourselves to create an even stronger Myeongye?

‘Ha.’

Jin Gwang was dumbfounded.

Because the ones saying such things were precisely the Four Great Kings.

‘Probably.’

They couldn’t directly attack him because of Yeom-ra.

Rather, they would think to frame him using those rules.

‘I do have evidence though.’

The problem was that the evidence was weak.

It was just the will contained in Mayeo’s crystal orb, and if they pushed that any transcendent above the Establishment realm could manipulate it at any time, Jin Gwang would have nothing to say.

The reality was that he could only trust Baek Jin-woo and wait for him to bring more solid evidence…

Also, since the Ten Kings were all at the same Transcendent level, Yeom-ra couldn’t judge if they were lying either.

If the majority insisted it was so, he had no choice but to believe them.

‘How troublesome.’

The meeting ended.

The Great Kings each rose from their seats.

– King Jingwang.

It was then that Song Je approached Jin Gwang with a smiling face.

– What is it, Great King Song Je.

Jin Gwang answered indifferently, but Song Je politely showed courtesy.

– We’ve been too busy to see each other often. Wouldn’t it be good to communicate and cooperate more closely from now on?

Not a trace of falsehood could be felt in those words.

However, Jin Gwang already knew well Song Je’s cunning intentions hidden behind them.

‘He’s saying it for Yeom-ra to hear.’

Jin Gwang didn’t back down either.

– Good words. I too am willing to sacrifice for Myeongye’s future. As long as the other Great Kings don’t forget the rules and act in ways that bring shame to Myeongye.

At Jin Gwang’s words, Song Je’s eyes trembled slightly.

Though they were smiling, both knew.

That they held blades within those smiles.

After the meeting, a quiet tension once again hung over Myeongye.

Jin Gwang was anxious.

He was tired of just waiting blindly without even figuring out what moves they would make.

Rather, Baek Jin-woo was calm.

‘Well, for me it doesn’t matter if it works out or not.’

Even if the current Jin Gwang died, it didn’t mean all his subordinates would die too.

He could just adapt to the newly enthroned Jin Gwang.

At that moment.

– Master.

Swoosh!

Hunkyo appeared from the void.

– The ones Mayeo was watching have started to move.

“Really?”

– This witch has figured out their scheme-nyan!

Mayeo also appeared, her eyes flashing sharply.

– It seems they plan to steal souls from the Samdo River and put them in the 1st Hell’s Knife Mountain Hell without trial-nyan.

“They’re trying to frame Jin Gwang.”

Touching the souls of Samdo River is a clear violation of Myeongye regulations.

Because it would break the principle that all Ten Kings share souls equally.

“What a childish method…”

– With Yeom-ra watching, the four kings can’t move directly, meow. First they’ll trap him in a snare, then make it seem like King Jingwang broke the rules, meow.

– What should we do?

Hunkyo asked with a serious expression.

– If public opinion forms among the kings, even Yeom-ra can’t ignore it. Should we secure evidence first?

“Wait.”

Baek Jin-woo stroked his chin and muttered.

“Securing evidence is good, but can’t we counterattack too?”

– By counterattack, you don’t mean framing them the same way, do you?

“Exactly. The more they corner Jin Gwang, the more we can make them walk into a trap themselves.”

– But for that, we’d need to infiltrate near Jiok, and security there is tight. Also, we’d need permission from the Ten Kings… Ah! Surely not, Master?

Hunkyo’s eyes widened.

For a mere messenger to wander near Jiok, they need a pass containing permission from the Ten Kings.

Since it’s a very important place where Yeon-ok Heukryeon is made, they guard it sensitively.

– Are you planning to raid another Ten King’s Jiok?

“Rather than openly raiding… I should also take a little bit at a time.”

Baek Jin-woo is no pushover.

While helping Jin Gwang, he planned to do whatever he could to gain something in between.

For instance, if he liberated souls in Jiok and gathered that energy with Spirit Purification to create Hwandan, he could grow faster.

“Oh, and.”

Baek Jin-woo commanded Hunkyo.

“Go around Samdo River and mark any unusual or rare laws you find.”

This is one of Hunkyo’s abilities.

Recognizing laws with high potential!

The ability he used on Earth worked in the universe too.

‘Laws are most important in this universe.’

To build a force, many transcendents are needed.

But transcendents with mediocre laws are utterly useless.

It’s not for nothing that Myeongye and Myo Shin-gung covet Baek Jin-woo’s Transcendent Lords.

“I’ll recruit them into our force later.”

– Yes, understood.

Baek Jin-woo explained everything to Jin Gwang, who naturally became indignant.

– I knew it would be like this. Cunning bastards. Seeing how long they took to prepare, they must have planned meticulously. Can you collect that evidence well? If you want, I’ll assign more Jeongnip realm messengers.

“That’s fine. Just give me a Jiok entry pass. I’ll secure evidence and even counterattack.”

– Will you be alright? This isn’t something you can handle alone.

“If it’s a fight between Jeongnip realm, I’m confident I won’t lose.”

He had already roughly assessed the abilities of Myeongye messengers.

When he asked Hunkyo and Aso, they said they were just slightly better than Myo Shin-gung level.

On the other hand?

Aso had a record of slaughtering Jeongnip realm Yeomgwidan all at once in the past war with Yeonseok Army.

– Hmm, are you trusting that child with the Immortal Way law?

“That’s right.”

– Immortals are strong, but Myeonggoon forces aren’t weak either.

“Then would you like to test it once?”

– With whom. With my forces?

“Yes.”

– Hmm, I was curious too. In this nearby universe, the combat power of those immortal fellows is considered supreme.

“Aso will be even more special among those immortals.”

Hunkyo said.

Aso isn’t just from one planet, but the greatest genius in this universe.

Even now after awakening, his absorption rate is unreasonable.

He said Aso would soon master Pacheon Singong, Cheongcheon Movement, and Mugeok Cheongeom Technique too.

– Hmm, really?

Swish.

When King Jingwang gestured, ten Underworld Generals emerged from behind.

Myeongye’s regular army is called Myeonggoon, and Myeonggoon is controlled by the kings of 10 Jioks, the Five Path Wheel-Turning Great Kings.

Myeonggoon is largely divided into Myeongbyeong, Myeongjang, and Myeongnyulsa, with Jeongnip realm transcendents assigned as Myeongjang.

Usually those with combat laws serve in Myeonggoon instead of as messengers.

‘Those ones.’

They’re probably the ones guarding King Jingwang.

He didn’t know how mere Jeongnip realm could guard a Gaeyeol realm king… but he figured this too was Myeongye’s regulation.

– The Myeongjang who guard kings are several times stronger than other transcendents. If your summon can beat even one of them, that would be tremendous.

“Is that so?”

Swish.

This time Baek Jin-woo gestured.

Aso walked out from behind him.

“Aso.”

– Yeah.

“Can you win fighting those Myeongjang?”

– Mm.

Aso, holding his wooden sword, assessed them like making a judgment.

After a brief moment.

– Can I be honest?

“Of course.”

– It seems like it would be too easy?

– …!

The ones who reacted to those words were the Myeongjang.

Having been selected as royal guards through tremendous competition even in that vast Myeongye, their pride reached the sky.

– Hey, brat.

One of them stepped forward with fierce eyes.

– What did you just babble?

– Myeongjang.

When Jin Gwang glared.

– S-sorry. But that statement just now mocks our entire Myeongye. From what I heard, he seems to be a transcendent who came from Myo Shin-gung.

– Don’t worry. We’ll find out soon by competing, won’t we.

The stage was set.

Now they just needed to fight, but Baek Jin-woo didn’t just let it pass.

“Brat? Are you making a statement that disrespects me, the messenger commander?”

– Didn’t you disrespect us first.

“Ridiculous. Calling honest words disrespect.”

– This guy really!

“If you’re so confident, how about we have a proper match. Since we’ve started, it might be good to see it through properly.”

– What do you mean.

“It’s simple.”

Baek Jin-woo took out Sinhaekkeu from his chest.

“Bet your salaries as much as you’re confident. I’ll accept private assets or valuable treasures too. If you beat Aso, I’ll give you double that amount in Sinhaekkeu. Well, if you’re scared, you don’t have to bet.”

Smirk.

With a smiling face, he delivered complete provocation to them.

I’m going to fleece them anyway.

Let me start by thoroughly fleecing these guys.

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