The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 131

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Chapter 131

Elders dispatched from the Nine Sects and One Gang and the Five Great Families gathered one after another at Hwajongdang, the annex of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader’s hall.

The topic of this martial assembly meeting was the reinvestigation of the Sword Cry Manor massacre case raised by Shaolin Temple.

Despite days of ongoing discussions, a conclusion was not easily reached.

“We need to make a decision today.”

“That’s right.”

Several conversations took place amid the murmuring atmosphere.

“Since Shaolin directly raised the agenda, won’t it end up leaning toward approval anyway?”

As if agreeing, one elder nodded and added.

“Honestly, there were many suspicious aspects.”

He glanced at Namgung Wook of the Namgung Family and carefully spoke up.

“The problem is that the Namgung Family investigated the case at that time and reached the conclusion, isn’t it? There were even rumors of collusion with the Supreme Family Head of the Shinchang Yang Family, who was the previous alliance leader.”

“Come now, would the righteous Sword Saint Namgung, renowned for his justice, really have done such a thing?”

“I’m just saying there were such rumors.”

“Originally, all affairs are followed by gossip. I don’t pay attention to it.”

Since Namgung Cheon’s reputation was so high, sharp confrontations continued even though this was an agenda proposed by Shaolin Temple.

“Still, we must provide an answer now. Before inflicting deeper wounds on each other. Let there be original peace and stability.”

The gazes of the elders exchanging opinions naturally turned toward the Namgung Family and Sichuan Tang School.

The elders of both families turned their backs and wouldn’t even make eye contact.

Shortly after.

Thunder God Lord Yeon Un-jang, the Supreme Family Head of the Akyang Yeon Family and current Martial Arts Alliance Leader, entered Hwajongdang.

“Has everyone gathered?”

“Shaolin Temple hasn’t arrived yet.”

At Yeon Un-jang’s question, Jegal Mun-gi, the Chief Military Strategist of the Martial Arts Alliance, answered while looking at the empty seats.

“Ah, Shaolin Temple contacted this alliance leader saying they would be a little late. They said they’re bringing an important person related to this agenda.”

At Yeon Un-jang’s words, the expressions of Namgung Wook and Moryong Gwak hardened as if they had made a promise.

Yeon Un-jang watched the two of them and slowly spoke again.

“Then let’s begin the meeting. This time…”

Just then, suddenly a murmuring sound was heard from outside.

The alliance leader’s annex was a place where just anyone couldn’t enter.

As everyone frowned at this, the door of Hwajongdang opened and Shaolin elder Gong Myeong entered.

“Huh!”

“Th-that person!”

The elders weren’t surprised because of Gong Myeong.

Their gazes were all focused on Dang Yeong-ryeong behind Master Gong Myeong.

They couldn’t have even guessed that the important person Shaolin would bring would be Dang Yeong-ryeong, the perpetrator of the Sword Cry Manor massacre.

Dang Yeong-ryeong had been missing for 17 years. Most people had been secretly thinking she was probably dead.

“There are some welcome faces, and some who aren’t.”

Dang Yeong-ryeong looked around the room and greeted them calmly.

“I have been in hiding all this time.”

Her action of cupping her fists was dignified, neither lacking nor excessive.

“You, you wench!”

Namgung Wook jumped up from his seat and pointed his finger while shouting.

“Immediately arrest that criminal…”

Thud!

Suddenly, a heavy aura descended upon Hwajongdang.

It was like a warning that no one should act rashly.

Step by step.

“It’s been a long time, everyone!”

The one who appeared with vigorous footsteps was Dang Yeong-ryeong’s father and Supreme Family Head of Sichuan Tang School, Am-wang Dang Cheol-woo.

“…!”

The Martial Arts Alliance elders were all outstanding masters from their respective sects. They couldn’t fail to notice Am-wang’s changed aura.

“Heh heh heh.”

“Three Pure Ones and Three Origins.”

“Hu hu.”

The elders’ gazes toward Dang Cheol-woo shone with various expressions.

“Wow! Woooow!”

Exclamations continuously flowed from my mouth.

I never doubted that Eok I-geon would succeed, but when he actually did it, I was overwhelmed with emotion.

I could feel a warm energy like spring sunlight from Eok I-geon.

It was amazing how much could change just from one internal energy technique.

“Young Master is truly amazing!”

Right, Seo-ryeon?

…Huh?

Seo-ryeon, who would normally have answered “Yes!” without hesitation, somehow had a troubled expression.

A perplexed look, perhaps?

“Cheon-gang?”

Cheon-gang was almost the same. He seemed uncomfortable somehow.

Come to think of it, even Eok I-geon didn’t look very pleased despite creating a new mental cultivation method.

He just wasn’t cursing, but it seemed like today would be someone’s memorial day if anyone touched him wrong.

Why are they all acting like this?

Since all three of them were like this except me, my mood was about to turn bad too.

“What are you all doing? Sit in lotus position.”

“Yes!”

Anyway, we hurriedly took our positions and sat down at Eok I-geon’s command.

And we familiarly restricted our internal energy before swallowing the remaining Daehwandan fragments.

I guided the energy of Daehwandan that instantly spread throughout my mouth using Gyeong-oe Gi-hyeol.

‘Oh.’

Is this Buddha’s energy?

Indeed, it couldn’t be more comfortable and warm.

The moment that coziness enveloped my entire body.

‘What, what is this!’

An indescribable unpleasantness struck me.

No matter how much intelligence and virtue I possessed, I couldn’t help but want to curse.

‘Shit!’

“So you mean Shaolin Temple will guarantee the identity of Leader Dang?”

Chief Military Strategist Jegal Mun-gi asked Elder Gong Myeong again.

“That’s correct, Amitabha.”

“This is absurd! To freely release a criminal whose guilt is clear! Setting such a precedent won’t be good for the alliance either!”

Namgung Wook struck the table and protested roughly.

Beside him, Moryong Gwak nodded and eagerly agreed. In his eyes was unconcealed anxiety.

“Elder Namgung, we’re not asking for an acquittal and release, are we? Since she voluntarily surrendered to the alliance, wouldn’t personal restraint be excessive? We’re talking about allowing some freedom. Anyway, once the reinvestigation begins…”

“What reinvestigation! The Namgung Family absolutely cannot agree!”

Namgung Wook cut off Master Gong Myeong’s words and opposed to the end.

‘Eventually it will go Shaolin’s way, but this is something that absolutely cannot be passed easily.’

Namgung Wook expressed his firm will and deliberately made eye contact with the elders.

“Then let’s decide by vote.”

Judging that further persuasion would be meaningless, Alliance Leader Yeon Un-jang presented a solution.

In fact, he had come to this meeting today with this intention from the beginning.

Jegal Mun-gi immediately distributed voting papers to the elders.

“The vote on the reinvestigation will be anonymous. Also, while we won’t confine her, how about restricting Lady Dang’s movement to within the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters only? I believe Elder Namgung will accept this much.”

“I accept the Alliance Leader’s wise proposal. Amitabha.”

Master Gong Myeong expressed his gratitude and chanted a Buddhist phrase.

“…I understand.”

Namgung Wook also decided to take a step back at this point. Pushing harder might have brought about adverse effects instead.

“Our sect will also follow that decision.”

Elders from other sects also agreed with Alliance Leader Yeon Un-jang’s opinion.

Once Dang Yeong-ryeong’s treatment was decided, the voting proceeded quickly.

“The voting results are ten in favor, four against, and two abstentions. Therefore, the reinvestigation will officially proceed from today.”

At Jegal Mun-gi’s announcement, Namgung Wook and Moryong Gwak showed their displeasure and stormed out of the meeting hall.

Dang Yeong-ryeong silently squeezed her father’s hand tightly.

“Phew.”

I was completely drained from adapting to this damn righteous energy.

The unpleasant sensation I still felt with every movement.

At least I was gradually getting used to it, so I believed there would come a day when I’d feel comfortable.

No, it absolutely had to come.

Especially for the time being.

Because we were now heading to the Martial Arts Alliance Headquarters.

Regardless of my body’s uncomfortable state, I was purely excited at the thought of meeting Grandmother.

‘Grandmother, I saved Hwangbo Un!’

Our Shin Geum would probably be shocked, right?

‘Hehe.’

Feeling proud anew, I puffed out my chest and walked confidently down the main road.

There was no need to be cautious anymore.

I had perfectly erased the demonic energy and was naturally blending into this place, Wuhan, the heart of the Martial Arts Alliance, while radiating righteous energy.

In the distance at the end of the main road, a massive fortress came into view.

The place where Grandmother and Eok Grandfather were staying.

My companions and I quickened our pace.

‘Huh? What’s this?’

Because I had divided the Daehwandan into four pieces, my level was at most first-rate.

To my energy perception, an enormous presence was suddenly detected.

At the overwhelming aura that made my breath catch, I unconsciously turned around.

‘…Namgung Cheon?’

I recognized him at a glance.

An old man walking indifferently while his blue robe fluttered.

He was as noble as a crane, and his entire body was filled with majestic dignity.

“…!”

Namgung Cheon and my eyes met in mid-air.

It felt exactly like looking into a snake’s eyes, and I got goosebumps all over.

‘That cunning old geezer!’

The fact that Namgung Cheon, who usually refrained from going outside his family estate, had appeared in Wuhan definitely meant he had heard that Grandmother was alive.

‘No matter what tricks you try this time, it won’t work!’

“Hmm.”

Was it because I was staring at him too intensely?

Namgung Cheon, who had been about to pass by us, suddenly stopped walking and openly stared at me.

‘What, what is it.’

Just as I was flustered by the pressure.

Step.

Eok I-geon quietly stepped forward and shielded me.

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