The God of Death and the God of War - Chapter 109

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Evil Hegemon Martial God

Chapter 109

‘How could this happen…’

Hu Seong unconsciously let out a groan.

The tightly closed door seemed to silently represent the completely blocked current situation.

Indeed, that was the case.

That closed door was the main gate of Maengjujeon.

It was the residence of Sadocheonju, Dokgo Cheon.

The door to this residence was never closed.

It was a part that fully revealed Dokgo Cheon’s confidence, and at the same time, it was also the pride of Sadocheon.

Now it was tightly shut.

It was truly an unprecedented situation in Sadocheon’s history.

A situation serious enough to cause emotional turmoil even for Hu Seong, a warrior with such firm resolve.

“The possibility that Heukpaesong made a move-“

“We are currently re-examining all the food Cheon-ju consumed, and interrogating the cook who prepared it-“

“If the news spreads, we don’t know what moves Heukpaesong and the Martial Arts Alliance will make in the disputed territories! Strengthen defenses even more thoroughly-“

That was right. Dokgo Cheon, the master of Sadocheon and regarded as Sapa Jeil-in, had collapsed from poisoning.

Moreover, he had collapsed and was in a critical condition with unclear consciousness.

Who had poisoned him and how was also unknown.

Hu Seong felt like his insides were rotting away.

‘It’s my fault. I should have prepared more thorough defenses.’

How exactly had they penetrated the iron-wall defenses and administered the poison?

Hu Seong recalled the events from several hours ago.

Dokgo Cheon had called Hu Seong, saying there was something urgent to discuss.

The complexion of Dokgo Cheon he met there could not be called good even as a joke.

Pale and darkly ashen complexion.

-Are you alright? If you’re feeling unwell anywhere, I’ll call a physician.

-No, I’m fine. More importantly, there’s something urgent I need to tell you.

-Yes, my lord. Please speak.

-Doyecheon has joined hands with Yukhoenbang.

-What..? Wh, what does that mean?!

Bucheonju joining hands with that terrible group of sorcerers.

The moment he was asking what that meant.

-My, my lord!! Physician! Call a physician!!

Dokgo Cheon vomited blackened blood and collapsed, losing consciousness.

Hu Seong called for a physician in shock, and the Hucheon-wei tightly surrounded Maengjujeon.

Afterwards, Hu Seong ordered a quick assessment of the situation despite the unprecedented crisis, and following his orders, the Execution Squad members moved secretly yet swiftly.

Even in the chaotic situation, Hu Seong barely maintained his composure and issued commands.

To find the culprit and cause of the poisoning by any means necessary.

But just moments ago, Hwamul, who had been in charge of treatment, came out of Maengjujeon and secretly spoke to him.

-This isn’t simple poisoning from toxins.

-This is ‘sorcery poison’ that I’ve only heard about in stories.

-Even I cannot provide fundamental treatment for this. The only option is to enhance his natural healing power so Cheon-ju can overcome it himself.

Hwamul brought up the desperate news that even that would be difficult to treat.

That the best they could do was help Cheon-ju overcome it.

-Three days. At minimum, that much time is needed. You must buy three days.

Hwamul said ‘three days’ were needed.

Time to perform great techniques to enhance natural healing and monitor the prognosis.

During that time, he firmly stated that no one except himself should enter.

Saying that if stability collapsed and evil energy took hold, it would truly be difficult to guarantee life or death.

To put it in reverse, ‘someone’ would try to enter, and even without saying it, they could guess what that ‘someone’s’ name was.

‘Doyecheon. How dare you-!’

Sorcery poison.

The moment Hu Seong heard that story, Cheon-ju’s last words came to mind.

About Bucheonju joining hands with Yukhoenbang.

The culprit was definitely Doyecheon of the internal Gwonghon-gwon, not Heukpaesong or the Martial Arts Alliance.

For someone who was Sadocheon’s second-in-command and held the position of Bucheonju, it was too despicable and cowardly an act.

Ordinary people would not believe it, saying it was absurd talk and mere speculation.

But Hu Seong, as Jip-beop Dan-ju, had investigated Doyecheon’s past actions and confirmed how meticulously he had harbored treacherous intentions.

Since he had created such terrible darkness, the culprit could only be that man.

Hu Seong wanted to rush over immediately and break that man’s neck.

‘Stay calm. If I don’t keep my wits about me now, the situation will become even more horribly tangled.

Click.

Hu Seong turned with a stern face and looked at his subordinates.

As if they all sensed the situation, everyone’s faces showed quite serious resolve.

“Doyecheon’s movements.”

“They’re unusual. After news of Cheon-ju’s condition spread, those who follow him are gathering.”

“I expected as much. Don’t take your eyes off their movements for even a moment.”

“Yes, Danzu.”

As the subordinate who received Hu Seong’s order left, the Wi-ju of Hucheon-wei, who was in charge of Cheon-ju’s protection, carefully spoke up.

“Danzu, shouldn’t we strike first?”

At Wi-ju’s suggestion, Hu Seong firmly shook his head.

“Rash actions without finding the perpetrator and evidence of the assassination attempt would rather be detrimental. It could provide them with an excuse instead. Moreover…”

Hu Seong bit his lips for a moment.

It was a reality he didn’t want to acknowledge, but denying it wouldn’t change reality.

“Currently, there’s a large gap in military strength between our scattered and confused side and theirs. It’s an incomparable situation.”

“…!”

Doyecheon’s faction had immediately sprung into action as if they had been waiting for this moment.

On the other hand, Cheon-ju’s forces were completely unprepared.

So now was not the time to attack, but to gather as many people as possible.

Though it felt somewhat late, before it was completely too late to act.

“They won’t move immediately either. If they mobilize personnel as soon as news of Cheon-ju’s collapse spreads, they’ll be suspected as the culprits. One day, no, they’ll wait two days before…”

Hu Seong continued heavily.

“They’ll advance on this place, Maengjujeon.”

“…!!”

Doyecheon would come to Maengjujeon.

The meaning of these words was singular.

Bucheonju Doyecheon would start a war to end Dokgo Cheon’s era.

Civil war.

Bucheonju was abandoning the discipline Sadocheon had maintained and trying to usurp the throne through dirty collaboration.

‘General Maeng-po and Jaegyeongdan leader Jeung Yubeom will help us. But the problem is that without clear evidence, it’s unclear whether those maintaining neutrality will actually help us…’

As Hu Seong was assessing allies and enemies, commotion broke out in front of Maengjujeon.

“Stop!”

“No one may enter-“

They tried to block the visitor with urgent voices.

But that opponent was utterly calm and composed.

“Move aside.”

A calm tone as if nothing was wrong.

Swoooosh!

But the storm-like momentum could not be taken lightly.

A storm-like momentum clawed at the surroundings.

“Kugh!”

“….”

Thud, thud….

The Hucheon-wei guards who had been defending the front began collapsing like autumn leaves, fainting one by one.

And the identity of the revealed visitor.

‘This can’t be.’

Hu Seong’s eyes widened involuntarily upon seeing the visitor’s identity.

It wasn’t because of an unfamiliar or hostile atmosphere.

It was because of the visitor’s level of mastery.

‘Hy, Hyeon-gyeong…? How does that bastard have such power…?!’

While Hu Seong was gaping with his mouth hanging open, the visitor grinned and spoke.

“Hey, looks like you need an ally?”

A being who was fearsome as an enemy but reliable as an ally had entered the compound.

Baek-ya Daeju, Jeok-un….

‘Phew, please return quickly, Daeju…!’

…was not him, but Hwang-no disguised as Jeok-un, who had joined to help Hu Seong according to his master’s orders.

* * *

At the very moment when Hwang-no, disguised as Jeok-un, joined Hu Seong.

About a thousand li away from Changsha, a great tragedy was revealing itself.

Swaaash!

Slice!

Common people falling while bleeding with eerie sounds.

The surreal sight of human heads being separated from shoulders.

The common people stared wide-eyed at this surreal scene.

Soon they began to realize this was reality.

“M, murder…!”

“R, run! Kheut…!”

“Aaaahhh!”

Screams erupted everywhere, soon giving birth to chaos.

The common people who had been backing away all began to flee without exception.

There was no discipline or order there.

Just desperate struggles to escape from that murderer first.

Swash!

But the slow steps of common people couldn’t escape the merciless murderer’s grasp.

Each time the blade swept through, heads, forearms, shins and such went flying.

“Kh, khaaaaah!”

“Mom…! Mom!”

The victims writhed like insects from the shock of amputation.

A child who lost their parents wailed beside their dying parents.

Slice!

Soon lost their life as well.

Truly a scene of merciless slaughter without blood, tears, or human heart.

What wrong had these people committed?

If there was any fault, it would be encountering Marin who possessed power.

“Stop this!”

But just as dawn breaks even in the darkest times.

“I said stop!”

A light of salvation came to the innocent common people.

“What the hell do you think you’re doing!”

Eon Igyeom shouted furiously.

His eyes were bloodshot and his fists trembling, showing he could hardly believe the current situation.

He had no choice but to feel this way.

‘Did I misjudge this person?’

To commit such terrible slaughter against innocent common people just to achieve his goal!

Barging into common people’s homes with muddy feet and carrying out such slaughter – what greater cause could be found in this?

“Move aside.”

“I cannot move aside!”

Eon Igyeom shouted firmly.

As a member of the Eastern Depot who should protect the imperial family and safeguard the people.

No, before that, as a person with warm blood flowing through him.

The current slaughter was absolutely unacceptable.

“I told you to move.”

But Eon Igyeom did not step aside.

He had to stop this situation.

The murderous demon committing massacre.

The very perpetrator who created this terrible tragedy.

Jeok-un wore a cold sneer and swung his sword once again.

Slice!

As Il-cheon flashed, another common person became a departed soul.

“Th, this…!”

Eon Igyeom glared at Jeok-un with eyes filled with betrayal, anger, resentment and more.

But in Jeok-un’s eyes that met that gaze.

There was no emotion whatsoever.

Yes, he was emotionless.

Like a butcher slaughtering cattle and pigs.

He simply massacred the common people without any emotion at all.

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