Survival Guide for the Reincarnated - Chapter 223

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Chapter 223

Late at night, Woon-hwi sat alone in the center of the Cheon Ryong Palace pavilion. The numerous dishes placed on about twenty tables before him were quite lavish, but there was no one seated.

To put it clearly, Cheon Ryong Palace was utterly desolate.

The current time was the beginning of the Hae hour.

Manager Seong, who had been standing behind Woon-hwi, asked in a small voice.

“From what I’ve heard, the Gae-bang of this Seong Jak-ju has stepped forward.”

“Gae-bang?”

“Yes. A person called Ham Jang-sik, who holds the rank of Oh-gyeol-gae. As soon as we sent out invitations saying we would hold a banquet today, he likewise sent a letter to the Seong Jak Alliance.”

“What was the content?”

“Well… quite remarkably, it was a letter recommending that the Seong Jak Alliance come to this Cheon Ryong Palace today.”

From Woon-hwi’s perspective, this was quite an unusual matter.

“Ham Jang-sik… You said he was an Oh-gyeol-gae?”

“Yes.”

Oh-gyeol-gae was a considerably high position.

Without going far, Cheon Su-gang, who was in charge of Geonkon Castle’s Gae-bang headquarters, was a Yuk-gyeol-gae.

The branch here in Seong Jak-ju was somewhere between a headquarters and a branch, and its size couldn’t be compared to that of an ordinary branch.

But such an Oh-gyeol-gae had helped?

“Did I have any personal connection with him?”

“There wouldn’t have been any.”

“Then with Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace?”

Manager Seong scratched his head.

“You know this. Among Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace, the ones who have connections with the organization called ‘Gae-bang’ are at most the Palace Lord and Young Master.”

Then.

“It must be Jang Seok.”

“Ah…”

Woon-hwi smiled slightly as he recalled Jang Seok’s face, who had been happy saying he would likely be promoted to Sa-gyeol-gae soon and had gained the goal of growing Yang-ryeong’s branch into a headquarters.

“I received help.”

“…But why is it so quiet? Don’t tell me no one is coming?”

“I’ve been feeling this for a while, but Manager Seong worries too much.”

“Ah, me?”

“Don’t you know?”

It was before Manager Seong could even open his mouth to say something.

Signs of people began to be felt from the entrance of Cheon Ryong Palace.

“…Oh… They really came… I thought they wouldn’t come.”

There were a total of five people.

Their clothing and demeanor were each different, but wariness and arrogance could be commonly felt in their eyes.

Jeong Sa-yang, the head of Munyeong Hall.

Wi Geum-cheon, the leader of the Golden Cloud Iron Association.

Cheol Mu, the head of the Iron Weapon Workshop.

Shin Na-yeong, the leader of the Fragrant Flower Group, and Nak Hae-wang, the head of the Iron Wire Hall.

They were the heads of the five sects of the Seong Jak Alliance.

However, the heads of the two most powerful sects, Gangcheon Sword Sect and Punggeom Hall, were not visible.

Wi Geum-cheon, whom he had seen in the morning, spoke with a somewhat displeased expression.

“Cheon Su-sa’s patience is truly remarkable.”

“You mean me.”

“It’s a strange question to ask from the position of having come here, but did you really think we would come?”

Woon-hwi only smiled and didn’t answer.

All of them entered the pavilion.

Among them, a man in his mid-forties with impressive dark teal armor, a belt decorated with shells and pearls, and a massive spear on his back – Nak Hae-wang of the Iron Wire Hall – sat down and spoke.

“The era of the Cheon Ui-maeng has already ended.”

“Do you really think so?”

It wasn’t Nak Hae-wang who answered Woon-hwi’s question. A woman in luxurious silk clothing mixed with gold and purple, sitting across from Nak Hae-wang, answered.

“We have already formed the Seong Jak Alliance. Now this place is no longer territory of the Cheon Ui-maeng, so at least here, we should consider the era of the Cheon Ui-maeng to be over.”

Woon-hwi was still maintaining his silence. Looking at his calm expression, Jeong Sa-yang spoke.

“There’s only one reason we came like this. To prevent unnecessary bloodshed. If you leave this place peacefully, we will also let you go peacefully.”

Woon-hwi’s expression remained the same, and his mouth didn’t open.

“Huh, really… He’s a more taciturn man than I thought. I’m Jeong Sa-yang of Munyeong Hall. Honestly, let’s lay it all out. It’s been a long time since the Cheon Ui-maeng withdrew from Seong Jak-ju, so why are you doing this now? And even calling Ten Thousand Year Snow Palace.”

Each person spoke a word as they took their seats, but only one person.

Only Cheol Mu, the head of the Iron Weapon Workshop, said nothing at all.

“Don’t you have anything to say?”

“…Something to say… I do have something, but are you called Seol San Ma-gun?”

“I am called that.”

“It’s an interesting nickname, but have I seen you before?”

“This is our first meeting.”

“Then why do you speak so informally?”

Woon-hwi chuckled.

“Is that all you were curious about?”

“Is that something to dismiss as ‘all’? Frankly speaking, in terms of Murim seniority, we are much more senior…”

Cheol Mu’s words couldn’t continue.

“Hahaha, look here! All the heroes have gathered in the great Cheon Ryong Palace!”

Because a bright and cheerful voice was heard.

Someone was walking into Cheon Ryong Palace.

He wore a splendid silk daopo and held a large wine bottle in one hand, and around his waist were tied five belts.

He quietly looked up at Woon-hwi from below the pavilion and performed the Embracing Fist.

“It’s my first time meeting you. I am Ham Jang-sik of the Seong Jak-ju Gae-bang branch.”

He appeared to be in his mid-forties and had more handsome features than expected.

“Though I wasn’t invited, hearing of Young Master Seol’s reputation, I felt that chivalry still lives in Murim. So I came to see… If Young Master Seol doesn’t mind, may I also join and take a seat?”

Woon-hwi quietly nodded and said.

“Yes. That’s fine. There are many seats. You may sit anywhere comfortable.”

The five members of the Seong Jak Alliance turned their heads sharply.

Wait, why does this bastard speak informally to us but formally to that beggar bastard?

Did something actually pass between these two people?

Ham Jang-sik naturally took a seat across from Cheol Mu, and Woon-hwi asked him.

“I heard that Senior Ham persuaded the warriors of the Seong Jak Alliance.”

“Hahaha… Persuasion, you say. I merely did what had to be done.”

“What had to be done…”

“It’s a banquet held by Young Master Seol, who newly took the position of Cheon Su-sa. If there happened to be empty seats, the atmosphere would become strange, so I had no choice… But look, there are still empty seats.”

Ham Jang-sik’s expression was peculiar.

“This is a place where the heroes of Seong Jak-ju gather, and where the future of Seong Jak-ju is decided… but it seems Gangcheon Sword Sect and Punggeom Hall are absent.”

Woon-hwi’s eyes sparkled.

“You seem to have expected this.”

“It’s Gae-bang, after all. Before the banquet begins, may I modestly show off my skills a bit?”

“I won’t decline.”

“Hmm… Cheon Su-sa must surely have questions. Why didn’t the heads of Gangcheon Sword Sect and Punggeom Hall come?”

Woon-hwi nodded.

“They are the two strongest forces of the Seong Jak Alliance. Among them, Punggeom Hall serves as the representative of the Seong Jak Alliance. Gangcheon Sword Sect follows after them. They are people with considerable pride… but aside from that, there’s an oath the heads of both sects made long ago.”

“What is that?”

“An oath to never submit to the Cheon Ui-maeng.”

“I see.”

Ham Jang-sik’s eyes gleamed at Woon-hwi’s words, which contained no emotion whatsoever. Soon, he spread both arms wide.

“Still, it seems you’ve judged that these five at least have room for dialogue. That alone is great progress. After all, you can’t get full from the first cup, can you? Hahaha.”

Ham Jang-sik was a man who laughed often.

Whether it was sincere or not, Woon-hwi had no interest.

He slowly rose from his seat.

“Wi Geum-cheon.”

“…Speak.”

“I said it with my own mouth this morning. That all seven sects would surely gather.”

A sneer formed at the corner of Wi Geum-cheon’s mouth.

“I remember. But only five came. If we count the Beggar Sect, it would be six.”

Among those present in this place, everyone except Manager Seong had no clue.

That Woon-hwi’s eyes had sunk low as if he had resolved something.

“From now on, everyone open your ears and listen well.”

Several people flinched at Woon-hwi’s chilling voice, while others frowned.

“I will give you two choices. One is to pledge loyalty to the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance and prosper within the order of Seong Jak-ju, the other is annihilation.”

The entire atmosphere in Cheon Ryong Palace instantly grew heavy.

Among them were those who even began emanating killing intent, but Woon-hwi paid no mind.

He slowly began walking.

“Everyone wait here.”

“…What do you intend to do?”

“Since two bastards didn’t come, I’ll go bring them.”

The pavilion was engulfed in shock.

Did Woon-hwi even know?

That the sect leader of Gangcheon Sword Sect was a Body Establishment Boundary master, and the sect leader of Punggeom Hall was a Divine Transformation Realm expert.

“The dialogue will begin then.”

The sword sheath of the Jinwha Cheonryeong Geom hanging at his waist dragged along the ground.

Scrape, scrape.

No one could stop Woon-hwi as he left Cheon Ryong Palace making that eerie sound.

Their warrior instincts were crying out.

The atmosphere Woon-hwi was carrying right now was the kind you shouldn’t casually approach.

Before long, Woon-hwi and Manager Seong completely disappeared from Cheon Ryong Palace.

“Hah, really… What kind of situation is this.”

* * *

Having left Cheon Ryong Palace, Woon-hwi moved together with Manager Seong.

The two men’s breathing was perfectly synchronized, and their footsteps made no sound at all.

Manager Seong asked.

“Wouldn’t it be better to split up and go to both places?”

Woon-hwi shook his head.

“Let’s go together.”

“You must already know, but Jang Cheon-woon of Gangcheon Sword Sect is a Body Establishment Boundary master called the hegemon who dominates the Seong Jak-ho area, and Pung Mu-hwi of Punggeom Hall is a Divine Transformation Realm master called Seong Jak High Sword who wields very excellent swordsmanship.”

Woon-hwi did not answer.

Manager Seong gazed quietly at Woon-hwi’s back.

He was definitely different from usual.

Killing intent hidden within tranquility. Cold and dangerous like eyes harboring a blade.

“According to information, Gangcheon Sword Sect has its headquarters on the eastern coastline of Seong Jak-ju. Punggeom Hall is located in the western mountains.”

Woon-hwi spoke.

“Let’s go to the sea first.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

The two men’s steps quickened.

The headquarters of Gangcheon Sword Sect was majestically situated on a cliff overlooking the sea. It was characterized by blue roof tiles modeled after wave patterns and pillars carved with sea creatures.

In front of the main gate, only four warriors stood guard, and their level was clearly at the beginning of Flame Qi Four Stages.

They widened their eyes at the appearance of Woon-hwi and Manager Seong.

And they gulped at Woon-hwi’s following question.

“Is the sect leader inside?”

“…Our sect leader is…”

“Seems like he is.”

He asked no further questions.

Woon-hwi walked forward without obstruction, and the four warriors who were about to draw their swords against him collapsed to the ground as soon as they received Manager Seong’s killing intent.

Crash-!!

Woon-hwi’s foot kicked the main gate.

Even as fragments burst out in all directions, Woon-hwi did not move from that spot.

Manager Seong didn’t move either.

Beyond the shattered door were dozens of men and women.

“We were just about to attend the banquet that Cheonsu Temple was preparing…”

It was a middle-aged man in his mid-fifties wearing a navy blue daopo with wave patterns embroidered on it.

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