The Great Heavenly Demon Sovereign - Chapter 651

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Chapter 651.
The Cheok Sa Society, which had convened to decisively expel the Sae Oe forces, announced a shocking result from their deliberations.
―The Muhon Society had been born.
The Wanderer Market of Seomseong, Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, had transformed into the Muhon Society—a coalition between the Orthodox and Demonic paths.
Both the Murim Alliance and the Black Path factions had officially recognized them.
―The Moo Hon Ryeong Ju has done it again.
Jeok Cheon Mak Ji was a place subordinate to the Demon Palace, and the Sae Oe forces stationed there had been invited by Bu Eunseol herself.
Since a new coalition had been formed there, the people naturally assumed Bu Eunseol was the Society Lord.
―Yet the Society Lord was Dae Gu Hwi, a native of Ya Soo Gung, and surprisingly, the Palace Lord of Buk Hae Bing Gung had placed himself under his command.
Remarkably, the Muhon Society had declared that:
All the Sae Oe forces who had come to Zhong Yuan at Bu Eunseol’s invitation had abandoned their original identities.
They had formed a new coalition dedicated to protecting Murim.
And the Moo Hon Ryeong Ju, Bu Eunseol, officially had no connection whatsoever to the Muhon Society.
The name “Muhon” simply meant “warriors who revere the martial way.”
―Our Society shall now be formally established.
Thus, the Muhon Society, which had taken root at Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, held its founding ceremony.
Dae Gu Hwi, the youngest son of Ya Soo Gung’s Palace Lord Dae Gon, became the Society Lord; Do Cheon Rin, who had left the Blood Flame Sect to live as a wanderer, became the Wanderer Leader.
Dam Yoo Yeon, the Master of Su Gyeong Jeon at Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, became the Chief; and Bing Han Poong, the former Palace Lord of Buk Hae Bing Gung, took the position of Ice Brigade Commander.
Afterward, the detailed organizational structure was not made public, but…
The fact that Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, which had belonged to the Demon Palace,
had suddenly transformed into a coalition between Orthodox and Demonic paths through forces from Sae Oe was far too shocking.
―This must be a jest.
The Murim people did not believe it. Rather, they could not believe it.
The very word “Muhon” had become synonymous with Bu Eunseol.
How could the Muhon Society possibly exist without Bu Eunseol?
But when the Cheok Sa Society publicly released the detailed resolution document bearing all their seals, the people were struck with shock.
Every rumor that had circulated until now was true.
―According to the resolution, the Muhon Society’s role was limited to merely transmitting information about the Killing Ghosts active in Zhong Yuan’s Murim to the Murim Alliance and the Black Path.
They had sworn never to engage in Murim activities unless directly requested for assistance.
The Murim people were so dumbfounded they could barely suppress their laughter.
They had painstakingly assembled the Sae Oe forces, only to end up unable to conduct proper Murim activities and reduced to merely sharing information?
And the Muhon Society had agreed to such terms?
Who in their right mind could believe such an absurd fact?
―Our Society has recently identified the Killing Ghost—
a young boy named Gwi Ah—as a threat to Murim, and we assembled our brigade accordingly.
However, due to the resolute opposition from the Murim Alliance and the Black Path factions, we have agreed to provide only information.
When the Muhon Society officially announced these details, the Murim people’s jaws dropped.
In essence, the Muhon Society had admitted that it was unrelated to the Moo Hon Ryeong Ju and had been reduced to nothing more than an intelligence organization reporting on Gwi Ah.
―So the Muhon Society is not a force that the Moo Hon Ryeong Ju failed to pocket for herself… but truly a coalition born to protect Zhong Yuan’s Murim.
The Murim people were bewildered, yet they could not help but acknowledge it.
The Sae Oe factions, two wanderer groups combined with Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, had grown into a force of considerable strength.
They had accepted the role of becoming merely an intelligence organization to detect entities called Gwi Ah.
Until they received assistance from the Murim Alliance or the Black Path Factions, they could not undertake any operations whatsoever.
Such absurd conditions had been accepted without question.
―The Killing Ghosts had begun their activities anew.
Since the founding of the Muhon Society.
Murim had once again descended into chaos.
They had slaughtered common folk and vagabonds.
These Killing Ghosts called Gwi Ah had appeared once more.
True to their word, the Murim Alliance and Black Path Factions mobilized to eliminate them.
But shocking results soon emerged.
The second-tier battle divisions of the Murim Alliance dispatched to handle the Gwi Ah, along with the masters sent by the Black Path Factions, were utterly annihilated.
―Just as the Muhon Society had claimed, these were no ordinary Killing Ghosts!
I had assumed they were merely common Killing Ghosts that frequently appeared in Murim.
But it turned out they possessed tremendous power comparable to peak-realm masters.
―To pursue and eliminate them, one would need to deploy wanderer-leader-tier forces!
They were strong and cunning, skilled at evading pursuit, and accustomed to concealing themselves.
Sending a single small battle division of twenty or thirty members would only result in total annihilation.
Dealing with the Gwi Ah required at minimum five or six major battle divisions.
Ultimately, the Murim Alliance and Black Path Coalition assembled large-scale forces and began eliminating them.
Doing so reluctantly, as if forced.
―I had thought they deliberately exaggerated the Killing Ghosts’ strength to establish the Sae Oe forces in Zhong Yuan’s Murim!
But upon actually pursuing and capturing the Killing Ghosts.
Did they not possess truly terrifying power that required deploying wanderer-leader-tier forces to subdue?
―Blast it all!
Only then did the Murim Alliance and Black Path Coalition realize they had been deceived by the Muhon Society—by Bu Eunseol.
They had brought the Sae Oe forces to take root in Zhong Yuan and desperately imposed restrictions on Murim activities.
Yet instead, they exploited the Murim practitioners’ resistance and fear of the Sae Oe invasion.
Without lifting a finger themselves.
They were essentially issuing orders to eliminate the Killing Ghosts that plagued Murim—was this not the case?
―How much longer must we capture these Killing Ghosts that emerge endlessly like cockroaches!
The Black Path Factions, exhausted by the enormous operational costs, finally began to falter.
The Murim Alliance might be different.
But the Black Path Factions are a group that stakes their lives for profit.
Yet they had no connection whatsoever.
To eliminate Killing Ghosts that slaughtered common folk and vagabonds.
They had to pledge vast sums of money and the lives of their subordinates?
―Is this proving difficult?
As such a response came, the Muhon Society replied immediately, as if they had been waiting.
―If you cannot continue, please say so. We will provide support at any time.
At those words, the Dark Path could only swallow their complaints without a sound.
If they violated what was inscribed on the joint agreement,
it was explicitly stated that they could face attacks from both sides or be forced to pay massive compensation.
Moreover, if they borrowed the power of the Muhon Society?
After all, they had agreed to officially recognize the Muhon Society’s right to operate openly in Zhong Yuan…
That was something they had to prevent at all costs.
―How did the Muhon Society even know that such beings would appear?
Until now, there had been no existence called Gwi Ah in the Murim.
Yet somehow the Muhon Society knew. They grasped the existence and abilities of these creatures and prepared countermeasures like this.
So that the Orthodox Sects and Dark Path could join forces to eliminate them.
Of course, those who understood the inner workings of the Infinite Realm,
or some of the Murim’s leaders who were connected to them, were not greatly surprised.
But since the majority of Murim practitioners were unaware of such circumstances…they could only be bewildered.
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Seomseong, Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, Muhon Pavilion.
In the third-floor Great Conference Hall, endless laughter erupted.
“Hahahaha!”
It came from Bing Han Poong, Neung Bi Hon, Do Cheon Rin, and Dae Gu Hwi, who had just heard the news of the Murim Alliance and Dark Path Coalition.
Through Bu Eunseol’s scheme.
The Gwi Ah that had been continuously managed in the Infinite Realm were now being actively eliminated by the Murim Alliance and Dark Path Coalition.
Though the Gwi Ah that had appeared in the Murim so far were few in number,
the Infinite Realm had created Inbi and Inbi Inner Elixir practitioners,
as well as Gyeol Ma Yeon Ok In to deal with them—they were that powerful.
Yet because of the joint agreement created to restrain the Muhon Society,
whenever the Muhon Society detected them, they risked their lives to eliminate them as if following orders…
From their perspective, it was enough to bring tears of frustration and rage.
“This is merely the beginning, after all.”
Bu Eunseol spoke calmly.
“The Infinite Realm has continuously eliminated them for generations. Even after eliminating them, they said they appear endlessly.”
At those words, the expressions of those present grew solemn.
The Infinite Realm had spent centuries eliminating the Gwi Ah, who killed the weak without reason.
That meant they had tried everything to prevent their rampage.
Yet because they could not eliminate them, they must have created the Inbi and Gyeol Ma Yeon Ok In.
“Do you perhaps regret destroying the Infinite Realm?”
Dae Gu Hwi asked carefully, noticing the somewhat dark expression on Bu Eunseol’s face.
“There is no way.”
Bu Eunseol shook her head.
“What the Infinite Realm did was no different from the Gwi Ah. They claimed to protect the majority of people, yet repeatedly harmed innocent ones.”
And she gazed out the window.
“Perhaps the true purpose is something else entirely.”
“If that were their true purpose.”
“For instance, it might not have been about defeating Gwi Ah, but rather acquiring bodies like theirs… Or perhaps they desired the power of the Inbiyin.”
They had created Inhwa and artificial inner cores, giving birth to Gyeol Ma Yeon Ok In, a formidable Shil Hoon In.
They had even attempted to artificially create the Sasin itself.
Ultimately, their objective was power.
Perhaps the Infinite Realm had wished to create beings like Gwi Ah.
“It’s possible they weren’t always this way.”
Neung Bi Hon spoke.
“It occurs to me that they may have started with pure intentions to protect Murim, only to become corrupted over time. That’s typically how sects fall into depravity.”
Bu Eunseol nodded in agreement.
“That may well be true. All those from the Infinite Realm believed they were doing good.”
“What do you intend to do with the captured Gwi Ah?”
At Dae Gu Hwi’s question, Bu Eunseol sighed.
“I’ve already arranged treatment facilities at both Bon Gak and Jeol Cheon Myul Ji for them.”
After taking a deep breath, she continued.
“We must first determine whether it’s simple brainwashing or if they underwent some grand technique or training process.”
If the Infinite Realm had abandoned them to such a degree,
restoring them to normal young boys would be nearly impossible.
Yet Bu Eunseol had no intention of giving up.
“Then what should we do about the Society now?”
At Do Cheon Rin’s question, Bu Eunseol replied.
“If Sang Je’s words are true, the Gwi Ah will continue to rampage for some time. When that happens, the Murim Alliance may not, but the Dark Path will have no choice but to seek our aid.”
Bu Eunseol gazed toward the distant sky.
“We must train to demonstrate the true capabilities of the Muhon Society. And when the subjugation operation begins, we must maintain strict discipline to avoid burdening the common people.”
Everyone nodded at Bu Eunseol’s words.
Soon, Gwi Ah would erupt across Murim.
The Murim Alliance might resist, but the Dark Path would eventually raise the white flag.
In preparation for that, they would train and ensure the Muhon Society could officially conduct activities in Murim.
They had to proceed step by step.
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Dam Yoo Yeon’s contributions had been immense in transforming Jeok Cheon Mak Ji into the Muhon Society.
She oversaw all internal renovations of Jeok Cheon Mak Ji.
While maintaining the existing Wanderer Market system, she reorganized the elite units of Buk Hae Bing Gung and Ya Soo Gung into regular forces.
She also resurrected the Nang In Jeon Dan as a directly subordinate unit.
‘She’s endured so much.’
Do Cheon Rin had continuously assisted Dam Yoo Yeon by her side.
Being trained in martial arts, he was unaffected, but Dam Yoo Yeon lacked high martial prowess and possessed weak stamina.
Directing the transformation of Jeok Cheon Mak Ji into the Muhon Society must have been grueling work.
Even now, as the Muhon Society had begun its establishment, she continued her duties without pause.
Until the masters of Sayoung Hall emerged and joined them all.
Or perhaps until multiple sects were absorbed and talented individuals were recruited, there was no one who could replace her.
‘Perhaps I should create something that would bring her joy.’
After much deliberation, Do Cheon Rin visited Gyeong Sung Bok Seo House and purchased fine silk garments befitting her.
Dam Yoo Yeon commanded vast sums of wealth, yet she herself maintained a frugal existence.
She owned but a single formal robe for ceremonial occasions.
She possessed none of the common luxuries that women typically indulged in.
‘Ornamental accessories would suit her well.’
Since he was already out, Do Cheon Rin visited several shops and purchased several ornamental pieces that would complement her.
‘I never imagined I would change like this.’
From childhood, Do Cheon Rin harbored a grand ambition within his heart.
He had resolved to one day stand at the pinnacle of the Dark Path Murim.
But when he encountered Bu Eunseol as an obstacle, he realized it was an impossible dream.
Yet there was no anguish or suffering.
Rather, thanks to his connection with her.
He could live a life far happier than achieving his ambition.
Because he had found Dam Yoo Yeon, his beloved.
And the process of rewriting the history of Murim itself stirred his heart no less than his childhood ambitions.
Accomplishing great deeds one by one while following Bu Eunseol.
It was as difficult and arduous as standing tall in the Dark Path Murim.
Clop, clop.
A smile played across Do Cheon Rin’s lips as his carriage carried him back.
The beautiful face of Dam Yoo Yeon, who would greet him upon his return to Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, filled his mind.
‘Is this what happiness is?’
Even sitting still, laughter bubbled up within him.
The world held many beautiful women.
But none captivated his heart so completely, none was as lovely as she.
Taciturn yet easily embarrassed.
Possessing the courage and decisiveness to command tens of thousands of soldiers, yet showing a shy smile before her beloved.
‘Bu Eunseol, I wish you could experience such happiness too.’
He suddenly felt pity for Bu Eunseol, who traversed the political landscape of Murim, her shoes worn thin from constant travel.
‘It would be wonderful if she abandoned everything and built a family.’
Do Cheon Rin chuckled at such thoughts.
Could that wooden block of a person build a family and raise children once everything was accomplished?
That log of a woman?
Whoosh.
But then, a strange vibration was felt.
The Hwan Ma Sword.
The Hwan Ma Sword, which had been perfectly suppressing its demonic energy through Ma Geom Ja’s scabbard.
Was it suddenly releasing demonic energy and resonating with a sword cry?
Such a thing could only mean one thing.
Only when the owner faced danger.
Crash!
Suddenly, with a deafening explosion, the carriage Do Cheon Rin was riding in shattered to pieces.
Someone had unleashed a massive sword aura.
Thud.
Yet Do Cheon Rin had already pierced through the carriage, soared into the sky, executed a graceful somersault, and landed smoothly on the ground with ease.
“I’ll have to go buy more.”
All the gifts he had carefully purchased were destroyed when the carriage was obliterated.
Just as Do Cheon Rin muttered bitterly,
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
Suddenly, a whirlwind swept across his vision.
Dust and leaves swirled chaotically, and before he knew it, a masked Black-Robed Sage materialized before him like a phantom.
Judging by the aura emanating from him, this was a formidable opponent Do Cheon Rin had never faced before—
Someone who had cultivated a bizarre yet distinctive martial art.
“Do Cheon Rin, correct?”
The gaunt Black-Robed Sage’s lips parted.
Whoosh.
A gentle breeze swept past, scattering the hair that concealed his face.
Within the mask, a sharply defined nose and piercing eyes were visible.
From his gaze, he appeared to be a couple of years younger than Do Cheon Rin.
“Sam Gye, or perhaps Gwi Il Gye.”
“So you were expecting this.”
“It was only natural.”
Do Cheon Rin gazed down at the Hwan Ma Sword.
This blade was one of the demon swords Gwi Il Gye had scattered throughout Murim.
They had plotted something using these demon swords, but Bu Eunseol had thwarted their scheme.
In the end, Gwi Il Gye had quietly closed Lengyue Island and Gang Ok Ji, vanishing without a trace.
Yet they could not simply abandon the demon swords. It was far too obvious a prediction that they would attempt to retrieve them.
“Surrender the demon sword and take your own life.”
The Black-Robed Sage spoke in a hoarse voice.
“Then I shall return your corpse intact.”
Though his words were absurd, the Black-Robed Sage’s tone was calm and, in a way, earnest.
He seemed genuinely to be advising Do Cheon Rin to end his life so that his body could be preserved whole.
“You speak nonsense.”
“Then it cannot be helped.”
The Black-Robed Sage offered no further persuasion and immediately drew his blade.
Shing.
The sword the Black-Robed Sage wielded had an extraordinarily long blade, like a spear, while the hilt was surprisingly short.
Do Cheon Rin’s brow twitched.
Observing the deformed sword the Black-Robed Sage gripped,
It was because he could infer that Do Cheon Rin had mastered a sword technique that directly opposed the Blood Flame Sect’s methods and the Dream Demon Sword Technique.
‘They sent a skilled assassin.’
The fact that Gwi Il Gye had dispatched a single assassin to retrieve the sword meant they possessed considerable confidence.
If Do Cheon Rin unleashed even a clumsy attack, his neck would be severed instantly by the Black-Robed Sage.
“Hmm.”
Do Cheon Rin glanced down at his own chest and exhaled softly.
Near his heart lay a signal flare that could alert Sa Hon Dae of his danger at any moment.
If he used it and fled, reinforcements would arrive within two hours.
No matter how formidable the Black-Robed Sage’s skills were, he could shake them off without difficulty.
‘No—Gwi Il Gye doesn’t know that I’ve already broken through.’
Bu Eunseol had written a manual for him, and through reading it, Do Cheon Rin had achieved his breakthrough.
Such information would never have reached Gwi Il Gye’s ears.
‘I am no longer a junior master of the Blood Flame Sect, nor a figure of the Demonic Path.’
Throughout his time at Jeok Cheon Mak Ji, he had abandoned both the Blood Flame Sect’s methods and the Dream Demon Sword Technique.
Unless he walked his own path like Bu Eunseol, unless he achieved more advanced sword techniques—
he would not survive in Gangho any longer.
Then rather than avoid this confrontation, he would stake his life and clash head-on,
transforming it into an opportunity to elevate his martial prowess.
After all, he was now a Wanderer Leader who had to command countless wanderers.
“Let us begin.”
Do Cheon Rin stepped forward with confident strides.
What he had cultivated longest since childhood was the Blood Flame Sect’s methods, and he had always strived to master the ultimate principles of the sword path.
Yet after learning the Dream Demon Sword Technique from the Phantom Demon Realm, he realized he possessed greater talent in wielding the blade.
And after meeting Bu Eunseol, he began his breakthrough,
and through his battle with Huk Ki Hoe, he found the key to perfectly merging the Blood Flame Sect’s methods with the Dream Demon Sword Technique.
Finally, he had created his own sword technique.
With that sword art, he could achieve victory against the Black-Robed Man without difficulty.
“Draw your sword.”
“When the time comes.”
“That arrogance of yours will….”
The Black-Robed Man sighed at Do Cheon Rin’s words.
“…be the death of you.”
The moment the words “be the death of you” left his lips, a frigid blade light erupted forth.
Rip.
In an instant, the fabric near Do Cheon Rin’s heart tore, and blood spilled forth.
A sword strike so swift it defied perception had slashed across his chest.

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