The God of Death and the God of War - Chapter 14

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Evil Hegemon Martial God

Chapter 14

Gwanje Myo was originally a shrine built to honor Guan Yu, but this particular Gwanje Myo, not far from the Jegal Sega, was nothing more than a desolate and crumbling haunted house.

Even the shrine statue of Guan Yu, which was no different from the symbol of the temple, was broken and faded from lack of care, so one could easily imagine the state of this place.

Abandoned by the world with no interest whatsoever, and where traces could no longer be found.

Swoosh!

Shadows born from the darkness blocked the moonlight.

A feeling as if space itself was being dyed black.

The faded memorial tablet that had been faintly revealed in the moonlight now completely disappeared from view.

“The Jegal Sega has failed.”

From within, a voice echoed.

And that voice was not singular.

“The Jegal Sega has failed?”

“Wasn’t this the plan they had prepared for the longest time?”

“How could such a plan fail?”

“Don’t tell me that foolish daughter of Geumhwang Sangga and that brat made a mistake?”

The voices were truly bizarre.

They seemed like men’s voices, yet also like women’s, sometimes sounding young, and other times rough and grating like nails on eardrums.

However, if there were a few common points.

Even the young voices were sinister and ominous.

And they all carried a terrible and sticky demonic energy.

If there had been people nearby, those unfortunate victims would have died vomiting blood from their seven orifices due to the terrible demonic energy that devoured the atmosphere and blocked even the moonlight.

“No. There was a variable.”

“A variable? There’s no way something like the Jegal Sega would have such a thing.”

When someone denied the variable, someone else spoke.

“Jegal Jeokun.”

“…Who?”

“That bastard exposed the existence of the Black Lotus and revealed that the daughter of Geumhwang Sangga had been poisoning the eldest son of the Jegal family.”

“!!”

Everyone was shocked.

But that shock was not fear, terror, or the unknown.

Just absurdity.

It was a variable they had never expected, no, could never have imagined.

“What kind of nonsense is that??”

“That second son of the Jegal Sega known as a half-wit?”

“Correct.”

“No, how could such a bastard possibly interfere with The School’s grand plan…?”

Everyone reacted as if they couldn’t believe it.

And rightfully so, because if you knew Jegal Jeokun, you couldn’t help but react that way.

His background was nothing special, and his talent was ordinary.

No, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it was the worst.

He was still clinging to the Small Heaven Achievement Art, which most people complete before the age of learning (15 years old), even when he was on the verge of coming of age!

The School’s grand plan was disrupted by such a half-wit?

It was news that was hard to believe even while hearing it.

“The circumstances don’t matter. What’s important is that a variable occurred, the plan was disrupted, so we need to clean up.”

“…Agreed.”

The meeting of voices held in the deserted Gwanje Myo proceeded in an instant.

“The Salak whose tail was caught will be eliminated.”

“Agreed.”

Before a few words were exchanged, the future of Sal-mun was decided.

Their blood-stained hands would now have to strangle their own necks.

“Next is the Jegal Sega. What shall we do?”

“Ignore them.”

“Ignore? Why?”

“Jegal Mun’s condition hasn’t changed. He’s still in a poisoned state.”

“Ho, then our primary objective has been achieved. Even if we leave him alone, Jegal Mun will die from the poison.”

The core of the Jegal Sega matter was the family head, Jegal Mun.

If they could completely crush just Jegal Mun, the significance and value of the Jegal Sega would be broken by more than half.

“Then it’s the next agenda. Assuming the subjugation of the Jegal Family…”

The voices discussed the changed situation, the resulting variables, and the corresponding responses and adjustments.

The School’s grand plan, or great undertaking.

Since this was their only purpose, it didn’t take long to reach an agreement.

“This should be enough.”

“Then the meeting is adjourned.”

“But what about that bastard?”

Just before the meeting ended, someone suddenly threw out a new topic.

“That bastard?”

“Jegal Jeokun. He’s the one who ruined The School’s grand plan. We can’t just let him go, can we?”

Whether he intended it or not, he had nearly ruined the grand plan.

They couldn’t just sit and watch the person responsible, could they?

“Even if we don’t step forward, he’ll self-destruct.”

“…Self-destruct?”

“That bastard beheaded his own brother, the third son of the Jegal Sega, and even killed his mother who was imprisoned in Bloodstone Prison before fleeing.”

“Patricide…!”

Patricide is an unforgivable grave sin in the Jeongpa.

That’s why the Jegal Sega has assigned the Cheongang Dae, their elite military force, to the Iron Blood Judge Jegal Tan, the second strongest warrior in the family after the head, to pursue the criminal.

“But where exactly is he trying to flee to?”

“It seems he’s trying to go to Honam using the waterways of Dongting.”

“Honam? Don’t tell me he’s heading to ‘Sadocheon’.”

“Kahahaha, a rising star of the righteous path converting to Sapa. This is an amusing fellow. I like him.”

“Even though he attempted assassination on me, to not endure it and immediately behead his blood relatives. He’s more similar to us than to the Jeongpa.”

“Right, if he throws himself into Mado, he could become a good sprout.”

Some voices showed interest in coveting Jeokun.

But most were just treating him as a laughingstock.

Even though he had been hiding some power, no one expected that a mere brat from the Jeongpa could endure the harsh brutality of the Sapa martial world where swords and blood flow.

“Enough idle talk. We disperse now.”

Swish-

As soon as someone’s declaration ended.

The dark shadows that had suddenly appeared vanished as suddenly as they had come.

* * *

Rumble!

Lightning strikes with a thunderous roar.

The rain accompanying the lightning was no less than what could be called a torrential downpour.

In a situation where even mountain travelers well-accustomed to the mountains would have to be careful.

Thud thud thud thud-!

Dozens of horsemen were galloping along the mountain path.

A scene that looked precarious and dangerous at first glance.

But if you looked closely, you would realize that the dozens of riders were chasing a single horse and rider at the front.

“Jegal Jeokun!!”

You would also realize that the leader of the pursuit party was the Iron Blood Judge Jegal Tan.

There aren’t many warriors in the Jegal Sega capable of unleashing a lion’s roar that could pierce through torrential rain and mountain terrain.

“Jegal Jeokun! Stop this instant!”

Two days ago, Jeok-un had killed his half-brother and even ended up killing Lady Oh, who had been imprisoned in the Bloodstone Prison.

Killing his half-brother alone was shocking enough, but to kill Lady Oh as well?!

But it didn’t end there.

Right after killing Lady Oh, Jegal Jeokun had stolen the family’s treasures and fled.

As soon as Jegal Mun grasped the situation, he immediately ordered Jegal Tan to pursue and capture the criminal.

And so Jegal Tan had chased him for two days and nights to reach this point.

“I said stop right now!!”

“I refuse!”

Then, a response came from ahead.

“What, would I stop if you were my uncle? Please stop spouting such nonsense.”

“You insolent fool!!”

At these words that showed not even a speck of respect for elders and superiors, Jegal Tan erupted in fury.

The two days of pursuit, the situation of almost catching him but never quite succeeding, and now this continued provocation…

Outwardly, Jegal Tan appeared extremely agitated, as if he could no longer contain himself, but.

‘What exactly are you trying to do, you fool!’

His inner thoughts were completely different from his outward appearance.

Jegal Tan was genuinely worried about Jeok-un.

If they continued running for just a few more hours, they would truly leave Hubei.

That meant escaping from the Jegal Sega’s sphere of influence.

If he left the Jegal Sega’s sphere of influence and his identity as the second son of the Jegal Family became known?

It was obvious that the Honam Sapa warriors who had grudges and enmities with the Jegal Sega would immediately draw their swords against Jeok-un.

So there was only one way for Jeok-un to survive.

Return to the family head, prostrate himself in apology, and accept the punishment for his crimes.

“Return to the family immediately and apologize a hundred times! Enter Chamhoe-dong of your own accord! In ten years, you might be forgiven for your sins!!”

“What utter nonsense. Ten years is enough time for heaven and earth to change, not just the landscape. Wouldn’t it be cheaper to switch from Jeongpa to Sapa enemies instead?”

“You fool!! To the very end!!”

But that wicked nephew had no idea of his uncle’s feelings and was acting so wildly.

Jegal Tan was boiling with frustration inside, but Jeok-un was actually holding back laughter.

‘Really, what a hot-tempered man.’

Contrary to Jegal Tan’s expectations, Jeok-un already perfectly understood what his uncle was worried about.

He was concerned that if he went to Sadocheon, there would be plenty of people wanting to kill anyone with the Jegal surname, so could he even preserve his life?

But the object and direction of his worry were wrong.

‘What uncle should worry about isn’t me, but them.’

The turmoil that would unfold in Sadocheon would be brought about by none other than his own hands.

But this was only a future that Jeok-un knew and was confident about; it wasn’t something Jegal Tan could know.

Therefore…

‘This can’t go on any longer. I have no choice but to take him back, even if I have to use force!’

Jegal Tan decided to settle matters before they got any closer to Honam Province.

Swoosh!

A single piercing sound echoed through the air.

In an instant, Jegal Tan’s judge’s brush flew like lightning and pierced through the horse Jeok-un was riding.

Neigh…!

With a painful death cry, the horse Jeok-un was riding collapsed.

Jeok-un, who was on top, went down with it.

No, he almost went down with it.

Whoosh!

Just before the horse collapsed, Jeok-un launched his body into the air.

Spinning his body like a top to reduce the impact, he landed on the ground in perfect form.

It was an amazing feat, leaping from a horse that had been galloping at full speed, but.

Swish!

As if waiting for that moment, the Cheongang Dae rushed in and surrounded Jeok-un, pointing their swords at him.

The aura emanating from them as they completed their sword formation in an instant was incredibly sharp.

It was the moment when the true power of the Cheongang Dae, the Jegal Sega’s strongest swords, was revealed to the world, with each individual member having reached at least the peak of mastery.

‘Ho, the Cheongang Sword Formation?’

However, there was no fear whatsoever in Jeok-un’s eyes as he looked at them.

No, after glancing around at the Cheongang Dae members, he only smirked as if finding them ridiculous.

How could it not be amusing?

Before his regression, Jeok-un had even faced off alone against the Demonic Cult’s combat units, all of whom had reached the Transformation Realm.

‘Tsk, it’s hard to control my strength against these kids.’

Just as Jeok-un was loosening his hands with cracking sounds.

Suddenly, Jegal Tan stepped forward in front of the Cheongang Dae.

“All Cheongang Dae members, stand back. I will face him alone.”

“Daeju, that’s—”

“Hey, I said stand back!!”

“…We obey.”

Following Jegal Tan’s command, the Cheongang Dae retreated, leaving only Jegal Tan to face Jeok-un.

‘Even if that nephew has some hidden power, it’s only at the peak level. If the Cheongang Dae members attack together, he’ll surely be badly injured.’

He forcibly made the Cheongang Dae retreat because he was naturally worried that Jeok-un might be seriously hurt.

But the first words from his nephew when their eyes met once again grated on his nerves.

“Well, fine. I did want to properly beat up uncle once before dying anyway.”

“?!”

Jegal Tan wasn’t a bad person by any means.

But he had a chronic flaw.

While his loyalty to the family head and family was genuine, he was utterly lacking in perception.

That’s why he hadn’t noticed the scheming of Lady Oh and Jegal Wiyeon either.

Therefore, Jeok-un intended to forcibly stuff the lacking perception into his uncle through this opportunity.

‘He needs to receive a proper shock to function as a human being.’

Flare!

But unaware of his nephew’s such devoted feelings, flames ignited in Jegal Tan’s eyes.

“Fine! I’ll break your legs if I have to and drag you back!”

Whoosh!

There was no courtesy of yielding the first three moves.

Jegal Tan shouted heartily and charged at Jeok-un like lightning.

Of course, it wasn’t his full power as a supreme master.

‘Enough force to knock him out should be sufficient!’

Even if Jeok-un had some hidden technique, it was only at the peak level at most.

He tried to subdue him by controlling his strength to just knock him unconscious.

Just as Jegal Tan was shooting his judge’s brush toward the fainting acupoint near Jeok-un’s chest.

‘…!’

Whooom!

Crack!

From a natural stance without taking any preparatory form, tremendous energy suddenly exploded as Jeok-un’s punch poured out in an instant.

‘I, I must block it!’

Jegal Tan, who had been charging forward, was startled and withdrew his intended offensive technique, immediately taking a defensive stance.

By a hair’s breadth, Jeok-un’s single punch struck his crossed arms forming an X-shape.

BANG!

“Urgh!”

It was clearly just a simple straight punch, yet it produced an explosive sound that made his ears ring.

Kiiiiik!

The force contained within was so powerful that Jegal Tan’s body was pushed backward, leaving a long line carved into the ground.

Jegal Tan’s eyes were wide with shock.

…How on earth did that bastard?

“Let me give you some advice—”

Jegal Tan looked ahead.

“If you keep acting so pathetically, you’ll end up completely useless, Uncle.”

“!!”

Jeok-un was delivering a cold warning.

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