The God of Death and the God of War - Chapter 57

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Evil Hegemon Martial God

 

Chapter 57

 

Jeok-un picked up the horn flute.

 

About the size of a finger joint.

 

Though somewhat charred by fire, its form remained intact.

 

The dark, blackish color stood out, but not because of the fire damage.

 

It was a flute made from the bones of a spirit beast or demon creature.

 

Thanks to that, it had survived Il-cheon’s blazing heat.

 

If it had been a flute made from ordinary wood, not even a trace would have remained.

 

A cursed object clearly remembered from before his regression.

 

This small horn flute was both Geumhwang Sangga’s confidence and their warning.

 

If such a horn flute was found on a tracker, it was no exaggeration to say they bore Geumhwang Sangga’s mark.

 

‘Ghost Horn Flute.’

 

When you blow this finger-sized flute, no sound can be heard.

 

So everyone easily thinks it’s broken, but.

 

‘Only humans can’t hear the sound.’

 

That was right. Only humans couldn’t hear it, but ‘messenger birds’ could definitely hear it.

 

The audible range was tremendous, so Geumhwang Sangga’s messenger birds at vast distances would always respond to the Ghost Horn Flute’s sound.

 

The messenger birds that respond to the Ghost Horn Flute are the most special among the thousands and tens of thousands managed by Geumhwang Sangga.

 

Only those ranking highest in bloodline, intelligence, and other qualities receive training to respond to the Ghost Horn Flute, and their uses are strictly managed.

 

Geumhwang Sangga collects and exchanges information across the nine provinces through messenger birds.

 

The spider web-like communication network is completed with messenger birds tamed through special sorcery.

 

Unlike ordinary messenger birds that are done after one delivery, Geumhwang Sangga’s messenger birds could make round trips like human messengers.

 

It was no exaggeration to say this intelligence network created the current Geumhwang Sangga.

 

They collected information from all over the Central Plains with special messenger birds, and delivered and exchanged information through branches everywhere.

 

Therefore, information related to messenger birds was strictly managed by Geumhwang Sangga.

 

Information about the Ghost Horn Flute was even more hidden.

 

‘Before my regression, if not for my bitter relationship with Lady Oh, I wouldn’t have known what this was either.’

 

Jeok-un soon realized why Jang Ju-hwan possessed the Ghost Horn Flute.

 

‘He planned to contact Oh Chu-baek immediately if he captured me.’

 

The father of Lady Oh whom he had killed, and owner of Geumhwang Sangga, Golden Lord Oh Chu-baek.

 

He must be dying to tear apart the one who took his daughter and grandson.

 

‘As expected, he joined hands with Doyecheon.’

 

Even now, Geumhwang Sangga’s warriors were probably lying in ambush near Tongseong County, waiting.

 

But everything had ended in failure.

 

Jang Ju-hwan and the Hyeolsal Squad were already wandering the nine heavens.

 

He even knew information about the Ghost Horn Flute.

 

‘But Oh Chu-baek doesn’t know this, does he?’

 

The moment that thought crossed his mind, a plan to kill two birds with one stone automatically formed.

 

“With this, I can take down both bastards at once.”

 

Jeok-un twisted up one corner of his mouth.

 

Truly, it was a smile like an evil spirit.

 

* * *

 

Swoooosh…!

 

Waves large and rough enough to remind one of swells covered the surroundings of the island.

 

The island’s shores were surrounded by strange rocks, making it difficult to find a proper place to dock a boat.

 

So by firmly guarding just a few points, it was easy to monitor and control all personnel coming and going.

 

A natural fortress surrounded by a natural moat.

 

This was Extreme Bliss Island, where Tongseong County’s Heukpaesong was located.

 

“The prodigal son of the Jegal Family is coming our way?”

 

The leader stationed on Extreme Bliss Island, Sea Overflow Fist Maniac Seo Do-yeom, said with a sneer.

 

“Yes, Leader. What should we do?”

 

“What do you mean what should we do? Have we ever shown mercy just because someone was from the Seven Great Families? We kill him.”

 

Seo Do-yeom said while threateningly cracking his fingers.

 

He was extremely confident.

 

Nothing would change just because some brat was coming.

 

The Extreme Bliss Island he was guarding was a place that couldn’t be conquered without being prepared to sacrifice considerable forces.

 

Moreover, even if they came with full force, the balance had been maintained for decades due to another opposing force.

 

“Whatever the Jegal bastards are having a fit about is something for the main base to worry about anyway. Not our concern.”

 

“Uh… but they say he’s cut ties with the Jegal Family now.”

 

“He’s severed relations with Jegal Sega?”

 

“Yes, more precisely, he was removed from the family register. He killed Shin Gi-ja’s second wife and fled.”

 

“What?”

 

At his subordinate’s words, Seo Do-yeom fell into thought for a moment.

 

“Shin Gi-ja’s second wife… isn’t that the Daughter of Geumhwang Sangga?”

 

“Yes, that’s right. The beloved daughter of the Golden Lord.”

 

“Hoho. Tell me more in detail.”

 

“Yes, that bastard…”

 

The subordinate began explaining in detail.

 

He committed treachery in Jegal Sega and fled to Sadocheon, then later killed the demon Jijung-yeong called Yachu and became Daeju of Oecheon-dae as reward.

 

“Hehe, a legitimate son of the Seven Great Families coming over to Sadocheon. Shin Gi-ja really had a terrible harvest raising children.”

 

“And then he committed all sorts of eccentric acts, causing much talk.”

 

“Eccentric acts? What eccentric acts?”

 

“The crazy bastard suddenly became obsessed with gold or something, and bought up a bunch of abandoned mines that were completely stripped bare.”

 

“Enough, there’s nothing more to hear. He’s just a madman, isn’t he?”

 

Having heard this much, Seo Do-yeom judged there was nothing more to hear.

 

‘He’s exactly the kind of guy we can kill without any consequences.’

 

Just like usual, a worthless bastard to turn into fish food right away.

 

The subordinates immediately responded to Seo Do-yeom’s words.

 

“Leader, what should we do? Just give us the order.”

 

“Should we raid the Sadocheon dock? Then he’ll die without even setting foot on the main island!”

 

“Oh, that’s a good idea! Let’s execute it right away, Leader!”

 

The subordinates naturally thought they would intercept and kill Jeok-un before he could do anything.

 

But Seo Do-yeom’s judgment was completely different.

 

“No, rather help him board the ship.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I mean escort him safely until he reaches the island.”

 

“Pardon? Why…?”

 

When the subordinates looked confused, Seo Do-yeom clicked his tongue and said.

 

“Tsk, when a lump of gold is walking in on its own feet, is there any reason to stop it?”

 

“Pardon? Gold?”

 

“Tsk tsk, you idiots. That’s why you can’t rise to a leader position like me. Send communications to both the Jegal Family and Geumhwang Sangga right now.”

 

“Communications? Why?”

 

“Why do you think! Both will want that bastard’s corpse! We need to sell the body to whoever pays more!”

 

“Ah.”

 

The subordinates kept exclaiming in admiration.

 

They thought Seo Do-yeom’s scheme was brilliant.

 

Seo Do-yeom had already concluded that Jeok-un would die by his hand, and was now pondering which side to sell the corpse to.

 

“Hehe, the Leader’s capabilities are truly amazing.”

 

“We’ll prepare right away!”

 

“That’s right, you bastards. Now that you understand, move quickly. We need to sell the corpse before it rots to get a better price.”

 

“Yes!!”

 

The subordinates, thinking they would get their share of the spoils, rushed out in a hurry.

 

Then Seo Do-yeom remained alone, gazing at the deep blue water stained with darkness.

 

“Hehe, come quickly. If you die after taking in this scenery with your own eyes, you’ll have no regrets.”

 

Along with his murderous gaze, Seo Do-yeom’s hands were also glowing ominously.

 

The target that Jeok-un was aiming to retrieve.

 

It was the Dang Family’s sacred treasure, the Snow Soul Hand Guards.

 

* * *

 

Martial Arts Alliance Tongseong County Branch.

 

Haat!

 

Swoosh…!

 

The sounds of intense training echoed for anyone to hear.

 

The atmosphere among the warriors was deadly serious, and even commoners who knew nothing about martial arts could see that their training was razor-sharp.

 

Particularly noteworthy was their strict military discipline.

 

Anyone familiar with the Martial Arts Alliance’s organizational structure would find this strange.

 

Originally, the Martial Arts Alliance’s structure was divided into Main Branch – Regional Branch – Sub-branch, and Tongseong County Branch was the smallest unit among them, a sub-branch.

 

It was positioned at the very bottom of the Martial Arts Alliance hierarchy.

 

The size of this massive manor, which seemed to span at least fifty rooms, was definitely not at the level of a sub-branch.

 

In any other place, this would have been puzzling, but in fact, no one in the Martial Arts Alliance considered Tongseong County to be just another sub-branch.

 

This was due to the special circumstance that three major forces were entangled within thirty li of Tongseong County’s administrative center.

 

Unlike other Hubei Province branches, Tongseong County Branch didn’t belong to the Wuhan Regional Branch and was granted independent command authority.

 

Given this situation, naturally there were proportionally many skilled masters stationed there.

 

Among them, the most renowned was undoubtedly the branch leader who led Tongseong County Branch.

 

He was none other than the Poison Dagger King of Hell, Tang Meng.

 

Tang Meng was a warrior who had now reached the age of knowing destiny, notorious for his stubborn nature, explosive temper, and cruel methods.

 

Even setting aside his status as the younger brother of the current Sacheon Dang Family head, he was a master second only to the family head and an executive at the level of Alliance Leader, so no one could say anything to Tang Meng.

 

The reason such a Tang Meng was guarding Tongseong County Branch, where bloody battles were commonplace, was entirely due to his family’s desire for revenge.

 

“Is this pathetic display your best?”

 

“Th-that is…”

 

“Just because I haven’t watched for a few days, your training has become garbage.”

 

At the deep dissatisfaction that arose in Tang Meng’s eyes, the adjutant beside him fidgeted restlessly.

 

“I-I’m sorry…”

 

What could the adjutant possibly say?

 

He could only offer apologies and tremble like an aspen leaf.

 

In fact, overseeing the branch members’ training was Tang Meng’s responsibility, not the adjutant’s.

 

But there was no way the adjutant could voice that.

 

‘Hmph, vermin-like bastards.’

 

In reality, Tang Meng wasn’t concerned about training results either.

 

He was simply venting his twisted feelings about the unpleasant stories he’d been hearing lately.

 

That’s why he was making this fuss over non-existent faults.

 

He was satisfied seeing them crushed by fear, trembling, struggling desperately, and bowing until their backs nearly broke.

 

“Enough. Anyway, the guy coming down from Sadocheon is just vermin from the Jegal Family. This level should be sufficient.”

 

“Yes, yes! I’ll report the information about the guy sent down from the Alliance!”

 

At that moment, the adjutant shared intelligence that had come directly from the Martial Arts Alliance with Tang Meng.

 

“A traitorous son abandoned by the Jegal Sega, named Jeok-un, who later joined Sadocheon…”

 

The adjutant constantly wiped the sweat from his forehead as he listed the information gathered by the Alliance.

 

While doing so, recalling his superior’s characteristic extreme hatred for the Jegal Sega, he mocked and belittled Jeok-un even more.

 

Perhaps their thoughts aligned, as Tang Meng’s expression softened slightly while listening to the report.

 

“Jegal Jeokun. I saw that guy when he was just a blood clot. Even then he was worthless vermin. You can’t hide lowly bloodlines.”

 

“Yes, exactly right!”

 

Tang Meng’s contempt didn’t stop at Jeok-un.

 

He lumped together Jegal Mun, Jeok-un’s biological father, and furthermore the entire Jegal Family.

 

“Anyway, it’s a family that just counts numbers like merchants and uses petty tricks, so they deserve such shame. To think such people are called ‘Sega’ alongside us. How shameful this is.”

 

“Exactly! They absolutely cannot compare to the Dang Family that rules over Sacheon.”

 

The adjutant eagerly agreed.

 

He knew well that Tang Meng harbored ill feelings toward the Jegal Family.

 

However, this wasn’t Tang Meng’s unique trait but due to past history between the Sacheon Dang Family and Jegal Sega.

 

“Hehe, even if he’s a traitorous son, he’s still of that bloodline. I’m already curious how that great Shin Gi-ja will react when he sees his son with only his neck remaining.”

 

As Tang Meng was spouting such vulgar words, suddenly there was commotion outside.

 

When Tang Meng frowned again, a subordinate came running to report the news.

 

‘The guy has already arrived?’

 

Tang Meng frowned.

 

But before he could say anything, with a creaking sound, the training hall door opened and a man entered.

 

A sturdy man in his thirties with twin swords strapped to his back.

 

The man with handsome features and an impressive sword-like presence proved through his gait and demeanor alone that his achieved realm was not low.

 

Step.

 

The man walked confidently up to Tang Meng and greeted him with proper courtesy.

 

“Moyong Geon of the Alliance pays respects to Branch Leader Tang.”

 

The eldest son and young master of the Moyong Family.

 

Former vanguard of the Nine Dragon Four Peaks.

 

The Heaven and Earth Sword Dragon, Moyong Geon – that was the man’s true identity.

 

However, Tang Meng’s eyes looking at Moyong Geon were glowing coldly as if seeing an enemy.

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